Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

Martin, former dean at Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, gives an example of how work is a series of projects in an article in the Harvard Business Review: Think of a freshly hired assistant brand manager for Olay at P&G. Additionally, some 20% of respondents defined themselves as ‘accidental’ project managers.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 9, 2023

Process Improvement Methodologies Whether you have defined it or not, every business has processes. The scale and complexity may vary, but the essentials are the same —  all businesses have processes. What is business process management?

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Leading Answers

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Information is power, and it never hurts to be more aware of the process before taking the exam. Discussing the relative merit of the PMP or the application process is outside the scope of this article. Discussing the relative merit of the PMP or the application process is outside the scope of this article.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

As project managers, defining and planning projects is what we do. This article covers project scopes (rather than product scopes). Simply put, a project scope defines all the work and considerations required to deliver a specific outcome. But sometimes, complacency can creep in. Let us stop you right there. First things first.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. We’ll go over that and link to free project management templates that can help you in this process. The creation process for an organization’s project strategy is in the hands of leadership and management.

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Wrike

JANUARY 30, 2024

For ambitious companies, the solution lies in process improvement, a method of bettering your processes and aligning them with your business growth strategy. In this article, we will delve into the art of process improvement, which, if done correctly, can take your organization to unprecedented heights.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

One branch of Agile focuses on team-based, incremental, and iterative processes. Their backlog is well-defined. So, what I’m really trying to say with this tweet and with this article is that we have to pay attention to both, or we’re going to continue to marginalize ourselves in many of these organizations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The basics: defining quality Knowing how you are going to manage quality feeds into your quality plan (obviously). The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

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. However, in this article, we’re focusing on people who predominately manage projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

and define how leaders can secure resources. The PMO can lead on this but everyone will need to follow the process for it to work. Define ways of working and how the project will be delivered to try to cover this the best you can. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They provide you with a consistent project documentation process, which can then be archived and retrieved to inform future planning. You get to address the planning basics, such as defining your project scope, identifying milestones and breaking the project down into manageable phases and tasks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

When a program is failing, you should define the problem and potential solutions, and alert stakeholders at the first sign of trouble, according to LeRoy Ward, Executive VP at ESI. The five-step project recovery plan Here’s the five-step ESI process for getting out of trouble. Define the charter with the sponsor and steering committee.

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nTask

APRIL 28, 2021

To generate a clear business case, organizations need to write business operations with sustainability in mind, which can be done by the following two steps: Document their business processes. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability. At the core of every business are business processes.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I got introduced to formal project management processes through Rational Unified Process (RUP) in the year 2000. While learning RUP, I learned about project management processes, project lifecycle, and phases. There is a fundamental difference between process groups and phases. Five Process Groups of Project Management.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The problem is that when there’s no agency processes in place, and your team isn’t organized properly, the latter tends to take up a lot of time, and may make up more of your day than is spent on your client-facing projects. Enter the realm of agency processes — an essential way that you can win back your time.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that helps you create timelines and budgets for your organization’s projects and processes. Those four perspectives are represented as rows on the strategy map and are defined below. There are also your strategic objectives that are plotted across these rows.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. They are: Ensure continued business justification Learn from experience Define roles, responsibilities and relationships Manage by exception Manage by stages Focus on products Tailor to suit the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2023

It covers the whole lifecycle from finding ideas for projects, through the prioritization process and planning for the most productive organization possible. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management However, this section is less than a page, so Moore is forgiven. This book review first appeared in 2016.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 5, 2022

You go from strategy document to project portfolio like this: Identify strategic themes Define leading indicators Choose the measures Set the targets Define the projects Join the projects up into a portfolio. Define the leading indicators. You have defined measures, now we need something to aim for. Define the projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Clayton defines it as 3 things: Processes to make the project more predictable Tools to deal with the real world as it happens Behaviors and attitudes that allow us to cope when change does happen. Mike Clayton.

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Techno-PM

JUNE 20, 2023

To ensure clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle, defining project success criteria becomes paramount. In this article, we will explore examples of project success criteria and outline the steps involved in effectively defining them. Defining project success criteria – Why is it important?

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nTask

OCTOBER 29, 2020

According to surveys conducted, as of 2016, 66% of enterprises run a business process improvement program occasionally or never. What is Business Process Improvement? Before you can work towards improving your company’s business processes, it is imperative to understand what a business process is.

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nTask

MARCH 2, 2021

Understanding the fundamentals of the Marketing planning process makes it easier for professionals to come up with a robust marketing plan. The success of marketing depends on the development of an efficient marketing plan, created via a strategic marketing planning process. The Steps Involved In Marketing Planning Process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2022

This is a guest article by Joel “Thor” Neeb from Afterburner. Impeccable means that you operate within the clearly defined constraints of mission success. Globalization, technology and improved internal processes have raised the stakes for all of us. A version of this article first appeared in 2017. In fact, it’s an “F”.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more. Let’s define a few in comparison to an RFI in construction. What Is an RFI in Construction?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. In this article, I explore these principles to demonstrate that any organization can apply them to improve its “way of working.” Our customers define value.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 5, 2024

A maintenance schedule is the process by which maintenance departments plan, organize and coordinate the activities involved in equipment maintenance to make sure that everything is working properly. Be sure to define the maintenance frequency for each item on the equipment list. What Is a Maintenance Schedule?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. Scope creep It’s imperative to clearly define: What the project will deliver When it will be complete How much it will cost Who will do the work How the project will be done.

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ActiveCollab

JANUARY 30, 2024

This blog article will discuss the definition of sprint planning, its processes, primary goals and scope, and essentials. It's an opportunity for everyone involved - from product owners to developers - to collaborate and define what can be delivered and how. WHAT IS SPRINT PLANNING? HOW LONG SHOULD SPRINT PLANNING BE?

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nTask

JANUARY 6, 2022

In today’s business world, the need to have a good process management tools is pivotal. In this blog, we have gathered the 10 best process management software reviews for you to choose the best pick for your company. However, let’s first see what process management is and the need to have process management software.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Scope management is a combination of processes and tools that help to identify tangible and intangible project outcomes. After that, these integrated processes help to describe, control, and validate the work to be done by the project team in order to create those outcomes. Then, you can dive deeper into each process and tool.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. A product development effort can significantly benefit from defining the 'why' and 'what' and involving developers in understanding and defining business outcomes. © 2024 wowefy.com

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In this article, we explore the four types of productivity styles and how to find your own productivity style. Their focus is on organizing things, following the steps of the process, sequencing tasks, and making sure that the plan is being followed. Process over the result. Without further ado, let us dive straight into it!

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In this article, we will explore why this happens and what it takes for PMOs to become strategic enablers. The CEO may not engage the PMO manager in the strategic planning process. Based on the SWOT analysis, define clear, results-oriented goals. Additionally, define the roles of the PMO.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 5, 2023

In this article, let's explore the benefits of clear risk statements. Greater clarity makes communication easier between stakeholders as everyone better understands the associated risks and potential benefits involved in decision-making processes. Improve Risk Evaluations How can an individual or a team evaluate a poorly defined risk?

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Organizations strive for efficiency and effectiveness in their operations, and one critical aspect of achieving this goal is through the optimization of process flows. When processes are well-designed and smoothly executed, companies can improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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