Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Simply put, framing is the process of how you look at a problem. That affects how people make choices – and we can influence those choices by how we frame a statement. Framing occurs when people identify the key issues in a situation and then present them in a way that will influence the decision that is made.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

This is a guest article by Paul Pelletier, LL.B., Not surprisingly for companies in the much larger United States, workplace bullying-related costs are estimated to be over $200 billion. The best short answer is to appreciate what is within your realm of control and influence in order to create an action plan. Is it fair, safe?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. process, policy, practices, perceptions, etc.) Also known as continuous process improvement.

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Inloox

MAY 30, 2022

External influences. The costs, initially estimated at 190 million euros, have now risen to 332 million euros and are expected to keep increasing. External influences Even in the case of almost perfectly planned projects, external circumstances can require adjustments in budgets and schedules. Intentional miscalculation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2022

We do it as children, we do it as teenagers (often terrifying our parents in the process) and we do it as adults. Modelling is the reason we don’t want our children to hang out with “the wrong sort of influence” and it is the reason we want them to hang out with “the right sort of people”. People copy what they see. Tell us about that.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

Learn more about useless agile metrics, from individual velocity to estimation accuracy to utilization rates. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Comparing velocities may lead to unhealthy competition and encourage teams to inflate estimates, also known as cooking the agile books.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this article, we will explore some complimentary practices which the Product Owner might use to as an input when deciding how to order the Product Backlog. The complimentary practices below can help bring clarity to your thought process and can be used to potentially involve stakeholders in the process as well.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. It’s our job to facilitate the discussion and extract those risks so they can be actively managed: that’s the risk management process. Poor estimating. Sometimes the estimates are just rubbish.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 12, 2023

I was the Chair for both the Sixth and Seventh Editions, and I wrote this article to help you navigate the layout of the latest edition of the PMBOK ® Guide. There was a big change in the Standard as the content shifted from being focused on Process Groups to project management principles. I’ll start by describing the Standard.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2019

In this article, I’ll show you what project resource management is, set out a simple process to do it, describe the tools to help and give you tips to overcome some of the common issues. The Project Resource Management Process. Step 2: Estimate Resource Requirements. Project resource management is how you do this.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Six videos covering tools and techniques, the process and more. In 2021, Cisco estimated that 82% of consumer internet traffic was video. RPA is Robotic Process Automation. Learn how to do change management on projects and prepare for successful delivery. Includes templates to get you started quickly. Why is it important?

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. In this article, I consider how emerging trends may impact the profession. I say, “Bring it on!” I look forward to the opportunity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

It’s probably fairer and less controversial to say that it was ‘estimated’ rather than created totally randomly from scratch. But she was worried that other people were interpreting the estimate as definite fact. Later in this article is an example of an ethical scenario that Jeff Furman found himself in on a project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

One of the reasons for that is scope creep – and that’s what this article is all about. Change control or change management is the process of managing unplanned but desired influences on the project. It’s the process of ensuring changes are properly evaluated and incorporated into project plans. What is scope creep?

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Whenever possible, implement business process automation to help your team automate manual, repetitive tasks. While there are many excellent tools available, the things that keep drawing me back to LiquidPlanner are features like real-time scenario planning, its use of ranged vs. fixed estimation , and automated schedule updates.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a founder, product strategist, or team leader looking to beat the competition and deliver for your customers, this article is for you! In the process of developing a competitive analysis, you’ll gather and analyze data on your ideal customer base, competition, distribution channels, and pricing and marketing strategies.

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Velociteach

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described “ How AI Will Transform Project Management.” In this article, I consider how emerging trends may impact the profession. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2021

This article aims to give you a couple of tips to become more aware of your metrics. Organisations and processes are complex adaptive systems. Metrics aim at influencing behaviour and therefore have a tight relationship with an organisation's culture. But simply the act of implementing metrics influences the system.

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Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. A 5-Whys analysis can facilitate the purpose-discovery process by asking, “What problem are we trying to solve?” After identifying the stakeholders, we should assess, concern, and influence. Risk management is an ongoing process.

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MPUG

JULY 17, 2023

This article didn’t come out of nowhere. This is partly because I have more influence over the projects these days. No Estimates In the name of pragmatism, we argue for not estimating because management behaves poorly when the estimates are inaccurate. This is a surrender, not a pragmatic solution.

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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. While profit is not their goal, usually an economic impact figure can be estimated for the outcomes they aim to achieve. Risk management, like backlog prioritization, is not a once-and-done process.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 24, 2022

How does the reconciliation of known and emerging risks impact the project team’s estimate of the remaining contingency plan? “A All project team members must do everything they can to manage uncertainty within their sphere of influence. Project leaders need to ask: are some foreseen risks not occurring? Accessed 15 May 2022. ³

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As you struggle with project estimates, budgets, and risks, you engage with team members that bring their personal and professional issues into your world. Your ability to influence and manage these individuals is essential to your success. The process never ends until we die. Think of the project manager as a shepherd.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The aim of the companies is to subsequently compare estimated and booked expenses and thus optimize processes and workflows. This is often influenced not only by the working time you actually felt, but also by how well the events went and how stressful you felt the associated tasks were.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As you struggle with project estimates, budgets, and risks, you engage with team members that bring their personal and professional issues into your world. Your ability to influence and manage these individuals is essential to your success. The process never ends until we die. Think of the project manager as a shepherd.

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International Institute for Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Work packages are small deliverables that are assignable and estimable. Estimate the time needed to execute each task. Critical assumptions undergird this process: The project scope is well-defined and stable. It is possible to estimate each task’s resource needs and effort. Tools influence and constrain what we do.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This article presents a framework for modeling project context and considerations for tailoring. The team’s size, maturity, tenure, and proximity influence the ease of coordinating their efforts. Existing organizational assets, such as tools, templates, and standard practices, influence the Plan. Solution Complexity.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past five years, there have been numerous articles discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), can and will benefit the field of project management. Recognizing the need for AI applications has been discussed in numerous journal articles. Harold Kerzner. Introduction. Project Management Maturity.

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Proofhub

JULY 19, 2022

This article will help you take advantage of the top proven practices that assist in managing projects flawlessly. With the kick-off meeting practice, you better understand and grasp the process of how the particular product development timeline is formed: from ideation to commercialization. Meetings are “toughies” in PM.

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Herding Cats

APRIL 14, 2018

Software engineering economics is a topic that addresses the elements of software project costs estimation and analysis and project benefit-cost ratio analysis. This randomness comes from the underlying uncertainties (Epistemic and Aleatory) in the processes found in the development of the software.

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Herding Cats

JULY 13, 2017

There are several studies on how software development can be improved by applying various process. Some studies have very large data sets, with analysis of each process and the differences between the processes. Were there examples and examples of the process outcome provided, if doing so will enhance the clarity of the study?

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

You can track time manually, but time-tracking apps automate the process, making it easier and more accurate. How does capacity planning influence productivity? When scheduling a project, you estimate how much time tasks should take and who will work on each task. Neither too much nor too little.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

This system encompasses processes, principles, understanding customer preferences, and best practices designed to optimize project outcomes while aligning with organizational objectives. This includes organizational culture, industry dynamics, regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 3, 2023

TL; DR: Workshop Design with ChatGPT The following article explores whether we can use ChatGPT-4 to create workshops for agile practitioners; for example, Scrum Masters. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Invite groups to share their sprint goals and discuss the role of ChatGPT in the planning process.

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Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, many digital transformation initiatives struggle to deliver the expected financial value, with more than half lagging behind original estimates, according to a Gartner survey of CIOs. This greatly influences the plan’s execution and determines to what degree targeted outcomes can be achieved.

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MPUG

AUGUST 29, 2022

Sitting for the PMP exam will give one an understanding of the various project management processes, tools, and techniques, but there’s not much covered which applies these theories and methodologies to real life projects. If you are just testing waters, look at my recent back to basics article series. What is Project Management?

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