Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? This article is for you! What can you do with a degree in project management? The simple answer is: you can get a job as a project manager. About 16% of project management jobs require a degree (not necessarily a project management degree).

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Not sure where to begin?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

This article is another excursion into this nascent yet fascinating new technology of generative AI and LLMs and the future of knowledge work. Shall we outsource the effort to one of the big consultancies — McBoston? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? TL; DR: Agile Transformation with ChatGPT or McBoston?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

” – Steven Hawking (2017) “Robots will be able to write most books, scripts, and articles by 2025.” For some roles, such as project and portfolio managers, we will have more time to focus on higher-reasoning skills such as data analysis, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. What is project communication management? who support it.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggle with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. However, history demonstrates that change is hard.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Legal representation appeared in procurement management and became one of the knowledge areas that is needed in most companies for successful project delivery. But perhaps the most important responsibility was supporting the project team in risk mitigation efforts when necessary. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this fourth article, Robin investigates the illusive issue of business alignment, an essential step towards a collaborative goal. Our Australian client (I was with an international IT consultancy) had just signed the contract and I was meeting with the plain-spoken sponsor to discuss their quality requirements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. But all those high-profile leaders got started in the same way that you can: managing smaller initiatives, practicing their core skills and learning through training and on the job. Here are my thoughts on whether or not you need a degree.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. However, history demonstrates that change is hard.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. This post queries whether a Chief Information Officer (CIO) position might be a good and realistic goal for a project manager. Finally, the post discusses whether and how a CIO role might even lead to CEO.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Given the widespread implications of AI on the deeper and fundamental challenge of concepts of the human’s contribution to the nature and concept of work and its futures (amongst other themes), this article will outline a number of implications for transformation teams and provide an opportunity to consider future transformation team scenarios.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

This post digs into this ambitious career objective, the required skills and attributes, strategy and project management as steppingstones to the CEO role, and attractive alternative career objectives. The role of a CEO is multifaceted, requiring a diverse skill set to effectively lead and manage an organization.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

There are lots of routes into project management, as I explored recently in an article on how to become a project manager. But reading about what you should do to break into project management isn’t the same as hearing real stories of people who took that leap and got that project management job. Emma Seaton-Smith.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Given the widespread implications of AI on the deeper and fundamental challenge of concepts of the human’s contribution to the nature and concept of work and its futures (amongst other themes), this article will outline a number of implications for transformation teams and provide an opportunity to consider future transformation team scenarios.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 6, 2020

One of the hardest things to do when you are deep into managing a project is to see precisely when it is going off the rails. Well, the project recovery process does not have to be that hard, and you do not necessarily need high priced consultants to come in and fix it for you. Determine how the project was managed.

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Traxidy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Go Solo Magazine Article. Traxidy provides easy-to-use project work tracking software for Project Managers (PMs), project leaders, and teams to improve efficiency and increase project success. Traxidy is uniquely designed for Project Managers – by Project Managers. Go Solo Magazine Interviews Traxidy CEO.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2024

Whether you have a Managed Service Provider (MSP) supporting your business already or not, reasons to contract with one vary as much as the providers out there ready to serve you. Companies If you’re a small to medium-sized business, this article is targeted towards you. Larger If you already have a MSP, why change? 

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The Lazy Project Manager

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

On that basis now is the time for you to ‘do the math’ and work your change portfolio investment out, an example was covered in ‘Challenge 1 – Invest in the right portfolio management’ – so you can reference that if you wish. We expect more from our project managers – we expect them to inspire, lead teams and be more confident.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Now imagine that a senior executive starts off his day and decides first to have a quick look at the project dashboard expecting to see metrics such as the current status of projects, earned value indices in terms of money and performances, and top risks. Welcome to the concept of the Project Management Office or PMO. Types of PMOs.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This article explores the process of creating and utilizing an impact matrix, as well as the benefits it brings to decision-making. Mitigating Risks and Uncertainties One of the key advantages of using an impact matrix is its ability to identify and mitigate risks and uncertainties. This is where Wrike steps in.

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Project-Management.pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Lessons learned help project teams to be more aware of the risk and threats that undermine the project and also aid them in creating a course of action should the same issues or situations come back in the future projects. This includes the team’s course of action when they encounter risks, threats, supplier issues, and product defects.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In this article, we will demystify ERP by exploring its functionality and highlighting its importance in modern business. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to a suite of integrated software applications that enable organizations to manage and automate various functions across their entire enterprise. What is ERP?

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Project-Management.pm

MARCH 14, 2017

It also means successfully identified the stakeholders and risks and the project are already in the plan, ready for implementation. The two governance processes should be implemented constantly to keep track of the scope creeps, risks , opportunities, and also safeguard the following resources from running out.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In the complex world of project management, the role of a project lead is essential for guiding teams towards success. This article aims to explore the multifaceted role of a project lead and shed light on the skills, responsibilities, and challenges associated with this position. However, education alone is not enough.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

Every project management activity doesn’t exist in isolation – they are all related to and dependent on each other, may have competing requirements and/or shared resources. To make sure that the process of orchestrating projects across the whole environment runs like clockwork, project integration management should be applied. .

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In their book, Leading Successful Change: 8 Keys to Making Change Work , Gregory P. Solomon talk about the 8 things that you should be targeting if you want the change management effort on your project to stick. They say that if your project isn’t addressing at least 4 of these elements, then the change is doomed to fail.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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Project Management Essentials

MAY 1, 2019

Organizational change and transformation efforts are often challenging. In last month’s article, ”Road Trippin’ Organizational Change: The Beginning” , I recommending using adaptive-agile planning practices and treating the effort like a road trip: Set the direction, not the destination. Learn from experience.

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TrustRadius Project Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The bigger you are the harder you fall–unless you have a powerful management structure for your team of course. If you want to ensure that your team can manage their complex projects and operations, ERP software may be the solution. An ERP goal is to make your team’s workload easier to manage with a robust set of tools.

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TrustRadius Project Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The bigger you are the harder you fall–unless you have a powerful management structure for your team of course. If you want to ensure that your team can manage their complex projects and operations, ERP software may be the solution. An ERP goal is to make your team’s workload easier to manage with a robust set of tools.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Change Management: Gain buy-in from all stakeholders, communicate the vision and benefits of operational excellence, and manage resistance to change. This may involve reallocating resources from non-value-added activities or seeking external support through partnerships or consultants.

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nTask

OCTOBER 8, 2019

If you are in such a position that you are responsible for setting the direction and scope of a team to work on a project, then you should be able to write an effective Project Charter and in this article, we’ll guide you on project charter examples. Team Management. Let us begin. What is a Project Charter? Objectives.

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Wrike

MARCH 16, 2022

You must be flexible to manage their work styles and quirks with finesse and communicate and collaborate well to produce the best possible result. Delivering successful design projects requires careful project management, which often includes allotting free slack time to allow all pieces of your design project to fit together beautifully.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Jigs Gaton’s session, Project Management, Critical Event Management, and COVID-19: Reflections, being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Project management, critical event management, and COVID-19 reflections. I get calls when they need me.

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Project Management Essentials

MARCH 31, 2019

A more recent Harvard Business Review article suggests that the glass is really half-full—60% of change efforts either fully or partially meet the objectives with only 10% of being outright failures. Regardless of your perspective, it is fair to say that change efforts are challenged. We are open to possibilities.

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