MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? Let’s expand that simple answer. Of course not.

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MPUG

APRIL 26, 2021

Let’s consider the following scenario based true events which occurred within an organization I worked closely with recently. Risks were identified, then qualified, and risk responses planned. For implementation of these risk responses, a number of actions were needed. What is Enterprise Risk Management?

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Productivity Land

JULY 17, 2023

However, navigating uncertainties requires effective risk management. In this article, we will delve into the world of agile risk management, exploring strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in projects. By recognizing and categorizing these risks, project teams can proactively address them.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many projects risk failure during the closure phase due to overlooked details, miscommunication, teams disbanding too early, or simply the rush to finish. Imagine steering your project to a successful close, with every stakeholder satisfied and every team member proud of the collective achievement. What is Project Closure?

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It's a simple question, "Who owns the risks in agile projects?" In this article, let's uncover the role of risk owners and how to perform risk management in agile projects. What is a Risk Owner? When it comes to taking ownership of risks, it allows team members to have greater control over their work.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2® is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. Manage by exception I love this principle. What is PRINCE2®? Who is PRINCE2® for?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. Risk management. Expectation management. Benefits of gate reviews.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Do you have a release manager on the team? It wasn’t until I worked in IT as a project manager that I had a lot of contact with the release management process. In this article, I’ll explain what a release manager does and what skills you need to make a success of this role. What does a release manager do?

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! How is risk managed in Scrum? Scrum is all about risk management. Different types of risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Attending a project management conference is an excellent way to network with other project managers, build your skills, and improve your career. We have compiled a list of project management conferences in the UK so that you can stay close to home. Looking to travel a bit further? Please fill out this form.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area. What are the project management Knowledge Areas?

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MPUG

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s been a year of challenges and successes but in true “Project-Manager-style”, we always manage to find creative solutions and a way to get things done. Top 20 Articles published in 2022. Project Management assumptions, dependencies and constraints. The Quadruple Constraints of Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

RAG reporting is a good way to draw management’s attention to projects that need support. Let’s learn more about RAG in project management because it’s a really useful, visual way of communicating project status. What is RAG is project management? Senior management support is needed.

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On April 1, 2022, the Project Management Institute (PMI®) rolled out the new PMI-RMP® exam. In this article, let's examine why the new PMI® Standards matter and what to look for in your PMI-RMP® training. Why Take the Risk? I share articles, videos, and a short exam in this FREE course to jumpstart your preparation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

You’ve probably heard project managers talk about project assurance, but what exactly is it? Provide advice to the project manager The assurance function will advise on who should be part of the project team. They can also help the project manager tailor the approach, methods or controls used to make sure it is fit for purpose.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager struggling to predict the risks in your projects accurately during planning? This is where Monte Carlo Simulation transforms the art of project risk management into a more precise science, as part of quantitative risk analysis.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Now it’s time to handover the work because the project is closing. If you’ve ever ended up on a project where the work never seems to end… and the changes keep coming in… and even though it is technically closed people still come to you for help… then this is for you! And it’s not what project management is supposed to be.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2024

Employers also see reducing risk as a benefit. In my article on how to convince your boss to go (or stay) remote , I shared research on how 73% of managers reported reduced risk with flexible work, as employees can work regardless of bad weather, illness, and various other factors. (I’m We’d love to hear from you.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

And project managers contribute hugely to that because we go out and look for it. We challenge leaders, we talk about risk and what might go wrong and we call people out on poor performance through project monitoring and control. Project management conflict examples in the Concept Phase First up, the Concept or Initiation Phase.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Risk Management Plan Definition. Risk Register, WBS). Introduction.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Are you aware that the Project Management Institute (PMI) is updating the PMI-RMP exam? Second, you will receive a 20% rebate (approximately 6 weeks after the close of the pilot). Moreover, the exam is being updated with terms and concepts that are in alignment with the PMBOK® Guide and the new Risk Standard. Table Of Contents.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Harvard Business Review published an article this week about how boards can prepare for unexpected calamities such as pandemics, natural disasters or cyber-attacks. A common mandate for a steering committee is to help guide projects in the right direction by providing ongoing support to the sponsor and project manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

The mission of a project portfolio manager is clear enough: maximize the business benefits of projects. In this article, you’ll learn the top 5 key considerations and knowledge areas under which the main criteria for managing a project portfolio can be grouped. Consideration #2: Managing complex risk is all about balance.

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Wrike

JULY 24, 2023

It involves completing the remaining work, conducting a thorough review of project performance, and formally closing the project by satisfying all contractual obligations. Unresolved Issues and Risks Another challenge in project closeout is dealing with unresolved issues and risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

They also are the main risk-taker and decision-maker on the project so it’s important to have them around. The project management plan is the responsibility of the project manager, although everyone in the team will end up having input to it. We recommend: Project Management Plan Template. You manage lessons learned.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In one of my earlier articles, The Twins–Communications and Stakeholder Management , I outlined how deeply and closely these two knowledge areas of the PMBOK® guide interact with each other. This is why I call it “the close sibling.”. First, let’s look at the basics of resource management. Humans Vs. Resources.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Effective risk management is crucial for the success and sustainability of any business. By identifying and addressing potential risks, organizations can minimize their impact and ensure continuity of operations. These risks can arise from various sources, such as financial, operational, legal, or technological factors.

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MPUG

JUNE 6, 2022

But, how does all of this fit into Risk Management? Risk Managers don’t toss coins or calculate heads/tails in an experiment. Probability Distribution and Risk Management. With the above basics, let’s consider another example to understand probability distribution from the perspective of risk management.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

Asana is a popular work management software that helps teams collaborate on tasks and projects. Microsoft Project is a popular project management software that has the tools that project managers need to manage teams and projects. ProjectManager is the project management winner in the Asana vs. Microsoft Project bout.

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MPUG

JANUARY 17, 2021

As I interact with various project, program, and portfolio (PPP) management professionals who use my courses, read my books, and/or attend my webinars, I get many queries on the risk management life cycle approach. A few questions come to mind: How do we address risks in the entire context of projects, programs, and portfolios?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what is a project board, and other names they are known by, who should be there, when to schedule meetings, what to talk about, how to report to this group and lots more so you can make sure it’s working effectively and efficiently. Project manager: the person leading the project (you).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

Project managers know that cooperation boosts productivity on projects and is beneficial in a team environment. Teamwork ensures that resources are well-managed and less time is needed to complete a project. And if that wasn’t enough, here are 10 reasons why teamwork is vital to effective project management.

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Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 9, 2022

Bruce Lee might have been referring to improvement in one’s mastery of the martial arts when he uttered the title of this week’s article, but when Daniel Pink referenced it in his latest Pinkcast , it reminded me of how apropos it is to many things. Which brings us to project delivery. Consistency creates results! (If

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, I would like to take a moment and reflect on the year and thank everyone that has made a Girl’s Guide to Project Management a success this year. People who provided guest articles. LiquidPlanner PMI Phoenix Project Management Institute. It is always one of my favorite parts of the year.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Tracking and reporting risk information is a standard part of any project management approach. Minimal sufficiency should be the goal we strive to in terms of meeting the informational needs of your stakeholders but more important, helping risk and risk response owners to effectively address identified risks.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

See our article What is Iterative, Incremental Delivery? In this article, we'll explore - and debunk! This iterative feedback loop ensures that the final product aligns closely with client expectations, ultimately leading to higher satisfaction. Check out our article Why Predictability Matters in Scrum for more on this topic.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 8, 2024

The project management principle to enable change to achieve the envisioned future state is inherently supported by the Scrum framework. Scrum's approach, characterized by close stakeholder involvement and iterative development, naturally facilitates the adoption of new behaviors and processes.

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