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Wicked Problem Solving Course Review (PMI)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? I had not heard of Tom before, but he is a tech pioneer, facilitator, and TED speaker.

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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

During a company integration program, customer service levels dropped by 25-50% because the team management focused their efforts on reorganizing and changing employees’ roles and responsibilities, all with “the best of intentions”. Consequently, the difference in corporate culture led to numerous issues causing anxiety among team members.

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Why do projects fail? (Includes examples!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The ones that hit the papers are often public sector projects because their audits and budgets are more open to scrutiny. This was largely due to the unforeseen increase in the cost of steel. It also cost ten times more than the original budget, finally coming in at £430 million. Instead, tax payers have footed the bill.

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How to increase UX Design maturity for Scrum teams

Scrum.org

In this article you will learn: Why enabling Scrum Teams with UX Design capabilities is important. Why introducing UX capabilities to Scrum team is frequently hard. What is the job of an UX Leader in a product development organization. In most companies, technology teams exist “to serve the business”.

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Project Requirements: The What, Why, and How

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. By the end of this article, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of how to approach requirements gathering (which we should really call eliciting requirements) for your next project!

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What are the Risk Management Roles in Projects and Programs?

Project Risk Coach

This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Having designated risk roles ensures that significant risks receive attention and allows everyone on the team to focus on completing the project successfully. How can we find a better balance?

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PMBOK® Seventh Edition Principles and Risk Management

Project Risk Coach

In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward 2. Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment 3. Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward Project managers are encouraged to be good project stewards.