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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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 17, 2022

IIL’s Advantage Program will be contributing to NCPMI’s 2022 Annual Conference, Changemakers: PM With Impact. Join the event to hear speakers such as Dr. Harold Kerzner, Keith Wilson, and Ed Lively, in discussions about industry best practice in Project Management. Running to Leadership: The New Type T Manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

In this article we’ll look at: 7 reasons why people don’t take responsibility for tasks How to deal with people who are lazy How you can influence the culture of the office so that taking responsibility becomes the norm. Maybe the work is too hard or too complex for them to manage alone. You can: Help.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It is hard to imagine what you can do with a project risk. What can you, as a project manager, do to mitigate a risk? Adding some risk reserves and removing requirements from the scope are not the only options. I want to share some stories of risk management with you. Risk of Losing an Important Team Member.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 4, 2021

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. In this article, we’ll preview key themes that will be discussed at this unique learning event. Aaron Bjork , Principal Group Product Manager at Microsoft shares his perspectives in The Intersection of Agile and Culture.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The previous project manager might have moved on to do something else and you’ve got the project as part of an internal reshuffle of resources. If this is all new to you, check out PMI Kickoff , a free overview of all things project management that will help get you started. Action if not clear: Talk to your sponsor or line manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

When I brainstormed a list of project management skills to put on my resume (which over here in the UK we call a CV), it was a long list. How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? How to include project management skills on your CV. Here’s how. Soft skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2022

Very early in my career I worked with an IT manager who refused to use the term ‘the business’ in conversation. A BCS Digital Leaders survey points out that for 55% of respondents, business transformation and organizational change are the top management issues for the coming year. There is no dichotomy of IT and ‘the business’.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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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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Scrum.org

AUGUST 9, 2023

Imagine standing before a room filled with Project Management professionals at a conference, sharing insights gained from your experience. As you deliver your speech, you realize that Scrum and Project Management, despite their apparent differences, face a myriad of common challenges.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 26, 2022

I attended ‘Managing and Saving Programs in a Changing World’, an audio/Webex conference with Ward recently. Last week I wrote about the first half of the presentation, managing change program. The program manager should direct the current workflow plus do all the work required to make progress with the recovery – no easy task!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2021

In this article, we’ll give you the 3 types of engagement you need to focus on to build an environment where everyone wants to work and the whole team is committed to delivering the project. People with diverse viewpoints can spot risks and opportunities that others might overlook. He is also the host of the Chiang Mai SEO Conference.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2018

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that has made Girl’s Guide to Project Management possible this year. The Future Assistant Conference. APM Project Management Conference. People who provided guest articles. A very big thank you to everyone who took the time to write an article for my blog.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2023

I was an analyst for Forrester research on a panel at the Agile conference in Orlando. After the conference, I bought Eric Ries’s book - Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. I remember the first time I heard about Lean Startup.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. Risk issues that can be identified early in the program, which will potentially impact the program later, termed Known Unknowns and can be alleviated with good risk management. Effective Risk Management 2 nd Edition , Edmund Conrow, AIAA, 2003.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. Stepping into 2024, we believe that the project management trends will reflect a notable shift from traditional methodologies towards more dynamic, business-focused, and people-centric approaches.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

We’ll delve deeper into some of the risks that you should watch out for later, but it’s important to prioritize responsible leadership before you start. Register for the IIL Leadership and Innovation 2024 Online Conference to listen to Hassan’s presentation about generative AI for leaders. Register today.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

If you’re planning a big event like a conference, we can help you successfully plan, structure and lay it out. For this article, let’s focus on large events. For this article, let’s focus on large events. We have the tools to keep all the parts of your event, from managing vendors to promotions, organized.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

The World’s Leading Framework and Certification for Agile Project Management By APMG International July 26, 2023 Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

This is a guest article by Paul Pelletier, LL.B., Bullying can be as harmful in the workplace as it is in schools and other areas of society, causing the well understood personal emotional impacts plus a long list of challenges for project manager and their organizations where it is taking place. Neutrality isn’t an option.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder DVMS Institute February 14, 2024 Rick is a Keynote in this year’s LeadCon2024 Online Conference! The DVMS Institute recognizes these challenges and is committed to reshaping how organizations perceive and manage digital risk, resiliency, and client data privacy. Register here. Step 2: Orient.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

By Cynthia Snyder Dionisio August 23, 2023 Blended Remote/In-Person Teams More than ever, project managers are leading blended remote and in-person teams. According to FlexJobs, project management is the fourth most common profession for remote work, so those numbers are much higher for us as project managers.

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Herding Cats

MAY 11, 2019

This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to manage the risk encountered on software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. Making these decisions in the presence Uncertainty ?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It can also mean taking my expenses to the post room or zapping my holiday form to my manager. I have often booked a quick call in the diary while I think about it, planning to add a conference call link and agenda later, and then — boom — the meeting day arrives and I have done neither.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The 6th International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology, held in Alcala de Henares, Spain, brought together scientists, engineers, and researchers from NASA, the European Space Agency, universities and industry. Check out our 3rd annual Agile & Scrum Conference here. Representing Scrum, Inc.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Project management is no different. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe. As an organization, it offers training and certification in project management, and it reports regularly on industry trends. The organization serves over 2.9

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

In this article we’ll look at why people don’t take responsibility for tasks and also how you can influence the culture of the office so that taking responsibility becomes the norm. Maybe the work is too hard or too complex for them to manage alone. 3: They don’t know how to manage their time or tasks. You can: Help.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article explores the “What” (components) and the “How” (tools) needed to master the art of strategic thinking. Strategic thinkers can analyze complex problems from multiple perspectives, evaluate potential solutions, anticipate potential risks, and make informed decisions that drive favorable outcomes.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Despite decades-long efforts of the whole agile community—books, blogs, conferences, webinars, videos, meetups; you name it—we are still confronted in many supposedly agile organizations with output-metric driven reporting systems. But, when combined with some managers’ wrong interpretation of commitment, it becomes a tool of oppression.

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Leading Answers

JANUARY 16, 2021

This article explains what a risk-adjusted backlog is, why they are useful, how to create one and how teams work with them. What is a Risk-Adjusted Backlog? A risk-adjusted backlog is a backlog that contains activities relating to managing risk in addition to the usual features associated with delivering value.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s a lot to manage and a lot to balance. This article explores the challenges faced by Scrum Masters in their balancing act and how they navigate through it to ensure effective team performance and continuous improvement. However, the best Scrum teams are self-managing, capable of identifying and resolving their own impediments.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2018

And it has huge implications for people managing projects that store, capture or process personal data. But beyond the setting up of GDPR principles in your business, what does GDPR look like for project management? In this article I’ll look at 10 questions managers should ask themselves before starting a new project.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

In this third article, Robin argues that specific drivers, some well-known but re-imagined as evolutionary steps, lead naturally to project management maturity and the complete alignment of corporate and project goals. Introduction In the previous article , I discussed techniques the project manager (PM) can use to foster alignment.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

This interest from people around me encouraged me to do some research and thinking on the subject, which I have summarized in this article.（ Living in Japan, I am partly amused, partly puzzled by the amount of warnings and rules I encounter everyday that are designed to reduce even the smallest risks.

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