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A Real Project Manager’s Guide to RAID

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In this article, we look at everything RAID -- and it's a key tool for project managers. In project management, RAID is an acronym for: Risks Assumptions Issues Dependencies These are key things to track as a project manager. Risks Risks are things that might affect your project if they happen.

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The Standard for Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects

Project Risk Coach

In this article, let's discuss why risk management standards exist and which Project Management Institute (PMI) standard you should study in preparation for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) exam. Which PMI Risk Standard Should You Study? Download a free PDF copy if you are a PMI Member.

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Free Issue Log Template For Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Access the Resource Library here and I’ll message you back a link where you can download the templates. The issue register for a similar project can also give you some key risks for future projects — perhaps you’ll see the same problems again? Why not plan for them just in case on your risk register?

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Project Communication Plan Template [Free Download]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The one you’ll download (enter your email at the end of this article) has some lines in as a sample communications plan, but take those out once you see how it works and put your own events in. Articles in the company-wide staff newsletter. Free Template: Project Risk Log Download a free project management risk log template.

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10 Knowledge Areas of project management (PPT & PDF included!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. You can view a PowerPoint of the Knowledge Areas and grab a PDF download below. All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area.

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BEE Methodology Practitioner Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

However, the risk of getting the change aspects wrong can be huge. When you have completed all the assessments you unlock the ability to download your completion certificate. I watched the videos on 1.25x speed and saved all the downloads. Nicola literally tells you what to do at what stage in the project.

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How To Be An Estimating Superhero

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The five steps are: Identify a minimum, most likely and maximum outcome for some uncertainty Calculate the expected value using the PERT formula Make a subjective judgment about how likely the most likely outcome really is Calculate a standard deviation Choose any probabilistic estimate that fits your desired risk level. Why is that?

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