Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

What is PRINCE2? PRINCE2 is a project management method. PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2). Who is PRINCE2 for? PRINCE2 works in a huge number of industries and domains. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile allows for agile frameworks. It was renamed PRINCE.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

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However, I know you still want to know the practical differences and similarities to make the terms stick in your head, so let me give you some more info on each of these, along with some examples from my project management experience. For example, let’s say you are creating a landscaped garden for your client.

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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. Gate reviews, or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, and also part of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap in the Governance module.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. That’s how to become a project manager in a nutshell, but in this article I’ll explain three routes to entering the profession and share the stories from 5 people who chose project management as their career. APM also has entry level certifications.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 15, 2023

I also have a guide to the best PRINCE2 exam simulators. Study notes You can prepare for the PRINCE2, APM PMQ, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, PMP , online degrees and other types of certifications by reading other people’s study notes. Looking for a simulator? I’ve reviewed loads.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. The waterfall method makes use of Gantt charts for planning and scheduling; an example is below. The term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2022

This reading list of collaboration books has got some great pointers on the skills, process and experience of engaging people and working together, whether your job is to lead or to follow. Communicating Projects is a process driven book that fully explains the processes of communicating formally on projects.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This article is a curated list of the top certifications. It reviews each of the key offerings, from the globally acclaimed Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PRINCE2®, to the more agile -minded certifications like ScrumMaster and Product Owner. Encourages a systematic, process-driven approach. Globally recognized.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

Here’s how to showcase your projects on your CV (as we call a resume here in the UK, and I’ll use both terms interchangeably in this article) to make it clear what you are capable of. I’ve included some examples below so you can see how to phrase your resume sections. Let’s assume the skill you want to show is process improvement.

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Prince2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Take time to properly assess how your team’s actions and processes will affect the final outcome, and if anything doesn’t make sense, trust your gut and take a critical look at processes and solutions. As with any of the skills listed in this article, empathy isn’t an innate, unteachable talent.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2022

For example, the Sales Director would sponsor a project to install new customer management software, providing the sales team with more opportunities to cross-sell to the existing customer base. It could also include those who will be the customer of the end product, for example, the Senior User in PRINCE2® terminology.

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Inloox

JULY 26, 2021

In this article we explain briefly what is new. Along with PRINCE2 and IPMA , it is one of the world's leading project management approaches. According to PMI, a project consists of the interaction of many processes. Previous editions of the guide took a strongly process-oriented approach. What is PMBOK?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 3, 2019

At the end of this article there’s a link to download my free roles and responsibilities document template. In this article I’ll give you everything you need to know about producing a RACI chart for your project. There’s a lot going on in this article so here are some quick links to help you navigate through it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2019

We'll process your data in accordance with our privacy policy. PRINCE2 Templates from Axelos. If you work in a PRINCE2 environment, you’ll be aware that it’s quite document heavy! However, you’re always going to need the basics, and you can get free editable Word versions of several PRINCE2 core documents from Axelos.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It is a record of the project management process. It’s a process that you’ll complete over time. Scope can include system descriptions, design documents, process maps and other documentation as well as the software or systems themselves. Closure is the phase or stage of the project. It’s part of the project lifecycle.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

But knowing a methodology isn’t the pinnacle of achievement, as Kevin Longergan points out in this article. With the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition and the PRINCE2 manuals both discussing tailoring more thoroughly than ever before, project managers have more flexibility to adapt project approaches to their environment. What is it?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Some examples of what a Scrum Master should do include: A Scrum Master might be teaching people about Agility and the Scrum Framework. A Scrum Master is therefore a (servant) leader; If you want to learn more about the tasks, accountabilities and authorities of the Scrum Master, then check out this article. What a Scrum Master does.

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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. That’s the minimum (and the approach advocated by PRINCE2).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Six videos covering tools and techniques, the process and more. Here’s an example of how project communications are changing, and how we can tap into that for better change management. RPA is Robotic Process Automation. Learn how to do change management on projects and prepare for successful delivery. Why is it important?

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

When teams have a good project risk management process in place, then you can identify and deal with all the project’s risks in an appropriate and thorough manner. For example, include all events that in some ways could affect your project in a positive manner. But there are ways you can mitigate and manage risk. Estimation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

There are some things that are missing from the book: a discussion on working with sub-contractors or other third parties, for example. Making Things Happen is method agnostic – no recourse to PMBOK® Guide or the PRINCE2® handbooks – which again, is no bad thing. Given Berkun’s background at Microsoft that’s not completely surprising.

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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. An example: I was working on a project that needed a software update. All fine.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

There are lots of routes into project management, as I explored recently in an article on how to become a project manager. I completed the PRINCE2® qualification soon after I started my IT role. As a new project manager it helped me to become familiar with the elements of a project and formalise my processes and documentation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 23, 2016

At the end of this article there’s a link to download my free roles and responsibilities document template. In this article I’ll give you everything you need to know about producing a RACI chart for your project. There’s a lot going on in this article so here are some quick links to help you navigate through it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2017

This article, Entrepreneurship & Project Management [Interview] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. What’s your top tip for shifting performance in a company with layers of decision making, where teams are targeted to achieve certain things and wouldn’t work on your pet process improvement project, for example?

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Ron Rosenhead

MARCH 13, 2018

Now I know I may well upset a few people with this articles however here goes…. Should I get PRINCE2/ APM/PMI’ is usually attached to the question. I suggest for example starting a project to develop a community of practice. The application of project management seems to have got lost in the process. What’s your view?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

This article, Project Management Trends (2018 Edition) , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. But knowing a methodology isn’t the pinnacle of achievement, as Kevin Longergan points out in this article. Automating mundane and repetitive tasks as Andy Crowe explains in this article. Perceived Customisation.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

This domain, as established by the Project Management Institute in the PMBOK 7th edition, addresses the underlying apprehension many face: the potential overcomplication of project management processes. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

And in this guide, I will share everything I have found out, in my longest article ever. I have also included the Axelos PRINCE2 Agile qualifications here. This article is a companion to our earlier guide: ‘Project Management Qualification: Should I or Shouldn’t I? Classifying the Agile Certification Providers.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Creating a winning formula for efficiently implementing business processes. This article focuses on introducing the most common project management methodologies that exist and eventually helping you choose the winning approach every time. Define a smooth and structured process for project execution. Agile Methodology.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Here’s my Must-Read Reading List for some great pointers on the skills, process and experience of engaging people and working together, whether your job is to lead or to follow. Communicating Projects is a process driven book that fully explains the processes of communicating formally on projects. Anthony Mersino: Amacom, 2013.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

If you are starting to write one, and want some sample text for inclusion in your own, I’ve shared loads of tips and examples below. For example: This workstream covers the technical elements of the xxx project including software and hardware elements, technical design and testing. What is a Terms of Reference document?

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Online PM Courses

MARCH 19, 2018

In this article, we will examine each of them in detail. I think it is fair to say that PMBoK has little to say about its ‘Close Project or Phase’ process group, which it describes as: The process of finalizing all activities for the project, phase, or contract.’. Axelos’s PRINCE2®. Project Closure.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 7, 2023

Now, if you’re new to agency project management or want to improve your processes, project management methodologies are a great jumping-off point. Here, we’re going to take a look at the most common agency PM methodologies, with example use cases. An example of the Agile project management methodology.

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Epicflow Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Find answers to these questions in the article. . The main purpose of determining project management maturity is to assess the actual state of the project management process in an organization as well as detect areas and direction for its improvement. . Level #1: Initial process. Level #2: Structure process and standards.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

Dive into this article and uncover the strategies, insights, and actionable steps that will transform the way you manage projects. For example, projects such as the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (ULSP) have shown the industry that fast-moving consumer goods companies have that “it” factor in sustainability projects.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

It will help you navigate the scoping process, and take full advantage of all of your hard work. One of two outputs of one of six processes of one of 10 Knowledge Areas. Your scope management plan will set out the processes and procedures that will protect you from all these failings. What Spurred me to Write this Article?

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