Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

What ‘project manager’ means to one business will be slightly different to how another company uses the term. In this article, we’ll go through what they mean and what you can expect to do in one of those roles. Project managers work on things that have a beginning, a middle and an end, with a defined end result.

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Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? Before delving deeper in understanding how digital transformation can affect leadership strategies , it would be a good idea to first understand what this entire concept entails. We find the answer to this and more in this post.

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PM Times

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

An essential focus on creating excellence in people, processes, and the working environment reaps tremendous benefits and enables executives and their organizations to achieve desired objectives. Leadership skills and environmental factors provide significant […].

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Emphasis on Sustainability and ESG Practices: The year 2024 underscores an amplified emphasis on sustainability and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into project management. This shift reflects a conscientious endeavour towards responsible project management and environmentally conscious practices.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into 3 performance domains. This change has been a long time coming, and I welcome the shift. In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one. Domain I: People.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you are studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this is the article you need to help you break down and understand the contents of the exam. Domain I: People The People domain covers the soft(er) skills required to be a good project manager. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll cover the basics: what are organizational competencies, and why should you, as an individual, care about them? You can also build competence across the business as a whole by hiring new personnel with the necessary skills or by making changes in leadership. Leadership. Change management.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

A Chief Project Officer is a senior executive responsible for connecting projects, programs, and portfolios with an organization’s business goals and objectives. What organizations require a CPO? A CPO is mostly required by large and mid-sized organizations whose growth depends on the outcomes of projects they run.

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Moira Alexander

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Project management involves the use of people, processes and methodologies to plan, initiate, execute, monitor and close activities. While project management and change management are two areas often work side-by-side -- and they should -- there are some similarities. Characteristics of Project Management.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Change management is a critical aspect of any successful project. By effectively managing change, organizations can minimize disruption, build stakeholder support, and achieve project objectives. One of the key factors in successful change management is clear and consistent communication.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In my experience PMO roles have typically been administrative, but the new focus on portfolio management and delivering cost efficiencies is hopefully changing that. They also – hopefully – have the ear of the executives. If the PMO acts in this leadership role, it’s a natural place for strategy and direction to come from.

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ProProfs Project Management

JULY 31, 2020

Project management turns into a nightmare in the absence of project leadership. . A project leader keeps their team motivated and ensures that each task is executed perfectly during the development process. In order to do so, they leverage skills like reactive task-management and active communication. Team Management .

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These roles involve more responsibility and leadership in managing IT systems, projects, and teams. Leadership Development – Seek opportunities to develop leadership skills and gain experience in managing people, projects, and budgets.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

To document requirements you should provide feedback on demonstrations, create and execute meaningful tests, and finally, accept and use the software. Engaged executives and users, and clear requirements are leading predictors of project success. However, history demonstrates that change is hard. Why do “good” projects fail?

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Inloox

JULY 26, 2021

Besides certification programs and extensive market research programs, PMI has been publishing its PMBOK guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge) since the late 1990s by setting standards for project, program and portfolio management. In this article we explain briefly what is new. What is PMBOK?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The default roles are: The project board , made up of the executive (sponsor), senior user (user rep) and senior supplier (supplier rep) Project manager Project support Project assurance Change authority Team manager That’s it. That said, change management is a big thing in project management.

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Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

Create and execute meaningful tests. Engaged executives and users, and clear requirements are leading predictors of project success. 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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

For simplicity, and because the UK government uses the terminology of gate review, that’s what I’m going with in this article. PRINCE2® requires at least two management stages: one to initiate the project and then however many you need after that to do the rest of the work. Benefits of gate reviews. Or not, depending on the situation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

Where is artificial intelligence taking project management? AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. I think they mean 80% of what the textbooks say is the discipline of project management, not what project managers actually do.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Walter Stinnett’s Project Managers are Change Managers webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Project Managers are Change Managers. We’re going to be talking about change management. Welcome everyone.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

This article, How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. I asked people two questions: What should people managing projects be aware of as we go into 2018 to make 2018 their most successful year ever? I’m sure you do. But what does it take to get there?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Ethics in Project Management. PMI Founders.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

Twelve (12) top skills and attributes for a CEO include: Leadership – CEO’s have exceptional leadership skills. Strategic Vision and Planning – CEOs must have a clear strategic vision for the company’s future and the ability to develop and execute comprehensive plans to achieve long-term goals.

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Leading Agile

MAY 3, 2021

This title probably attracted two types of people – people who are wondering what the role of the ancient practice of martial arts has in organizational change management. A little over a year ago, I executed a few pilot Dojos for a F500 company. This message is shared in board rooms, and with leadership with confidence.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Change Control A formal process of documenting, reviewing, approving, and managing a change to a project’s scope, schedule, budget, or quality parameters. Change Management The approach to plan and implement strategies that guide individuals and organizations through a change (e.g., of a project.

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Stepping Into Project Management

AUGUST 16, 2018

Game Design Framework: The game design process typically goes through six steps as cited by “ Kevin Werbach ”, which are detailed below: Now let us try to understand the typical steps involved in Change management and then look at how game design steps can be used as a tool for change management. Initiate the change.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This may require making changes to the project plan as the project progresses. However, by developing a successful project plan, you can increase the chances of a successful digital transformation and ensure that your team is able to execute the business strategy effectively. Outline the steps for implementation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

This article, Giveaway! Filling Execution Gaps , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Today I have a fantastic book to share with you, Filling Execution Gaps: How Executives and Project Managers Turn Corporate Strategy into Successful Projects , by Todd C. Executive sponsorship.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We thought it would be cool to round up all those Field Notes into one article and share the best of the best with you. Four Common Misconceptions About Agile Transformation In this article, our CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, explores why focusing on practices and culture isn’t the right place to start an Agile Transformation.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 9, 2020

A major part of effective project leadership involves understanding the importance of continuing to learn and develop new skills. In particular, the constantly shifting world of work requires more adaptive leadership skills, so that projects can be successfully managed, even in the most unpredictable environments.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In 2019, Strategy Execution conducted a global survey among project execution professionals across the world to better understand the skill and capability gaps preventing organisations from executing successfully on their most critical strategic priorities. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Articles are being published that discuss many of the legal issues that can result from the use of AI. The two critical issues that will impact project management in the short term are (1) the security of priority information, and (2) infringement of copyrights. About the Authors Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Dr. Harold D. Kerzner, Ph.D.,

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 25, 2023

Check out the latest stats from the 2022 Research Report from The PMO Squad: Only 43% of PMOs would rate themselves as successful,  78% don’t have a process in place to measure PMO Value, and  Only 59% measure executive leader satisfaction.  Browse IIL’s Leadership & Interpersonal Skills here!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Once you have a project charter then you have to assemble your team and get planning, executing, tracking and reporting. Before jumping into that executive summary and forging ahead with your project charter template, there are steps you can take that will help you deliver a better final product. Executive Summary.

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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. There you have it – the truth, the whole truth, and most likely, scarily nothing but the truth.

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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. A project lead serves as the anchor, responsible for overseeing the entire project and ensuring that all aspects are executed smoothly.

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Planview

OCTOBER 7, 2020

I was fortunate to learn many things that are applicable to any business leader or team aiming to improve company performance and drive better business outcomes, which I have laid out in this article and plan to cover in future articles as well.  Changing mindsets starts with education and training.

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