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. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You can leave the detailed stuff until your review is finished but having something at high level will eventually inform your detailed project planning for the next 6 months. 5: Review the governance structure Is there a governance structure ? Who is your project sponsor? What’s the reporting schedule? How do you spend it?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. A project board provides oversight and governance for the project. They will need your support, guidance and information to make an informed decision on next steps.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 7, 2022

Worsley also excludes steering group members from ‘engagement’ saying that the governance process is enough for them. I will often not specifically ‘engage’ senior steering group members because they have already heard the information from me through our governance processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn when to use a risk audit, who should do it and why, how it is different from a risk review, and lots more. A risk audit is a process used to determine whether the actions to manage the risk are actually happening and if they are happening effectively. What is a risk audit in project management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2024

You can focus on the process of getting the outcome you want and supporting the attendees instead of trying to get your own personal point of view into the discussion. Here’s the meeting process I use. Think about the different tools you are able to use (and there are far too many to go into in this article). Send out an agenda.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one. The 3 performance domains in project management are: People Process Business Environment. I’ll update the article when more information is available. Domain II: Process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

All of them are part of the project governance framework. It’s helpful to have a decision-making process or framework to guide you, especially when faced with complex problems that require additional info from others. Step-by-step decision-making process overview There are 5 steps in the decision-making process in project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I have a process to follow for straightforward project decisions. The incremental model of decision making is a process used to make decisions in a step-by-step manner. This type of decision making is often used when there is a large amount of information that needs to be assimilated, compiled, or assessed. Here’s how it works.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The Initiating a Project process is designed to “establish solid foundations” according to the 2023 Managing Successful Projects official manual, also known as PRINCE2 7. Agree tailoring requirements The project manager is responsible for working out how to tailor the processes to fit the project. There are seven things to do.

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Project-Management.pm

AUGUST 30, 2017

What really is project management governance? With countless articles and books in the business spectrum conveying such practice, project management governance is in the sense, subjective. In other words, a person left on his or her own device of his or her definitive understanding of governance as a whole.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you are studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this is the article you need to help you break down and understand the contents of the exam. In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are in the exam content outline and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one for the test.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2022

A rolling wave plan starts with knowing the major milestones or governance points. These could be anchored by project phases, major deliverables, key governance review points or simply that you have chosen to plan in three-month increments. How to create a rolling wave plan. Then review the next wave.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Data-Driven Decision Making: The proliferation of data analytics and predictive modelling empowers project managers in 2024 to make informed, data-driven decisions. Register here.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2023

By Lavaneesh Gautam , Professional Scrum Trainer In the previous article (Stakeholder Exploration: Part 1 of 4 Steps of the Stakeholder Engagement) , we discussed: “Stakeholder”- who are they? Stakeholder Analysis The definition we discussed in the previous article. Stakeholder Engagement” What does it mean? Refine as you learn.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Stakeholder management is a set of processes and tools where you identify, understand, and engage with your stakeholders, to manage their expectations, needs and feelings. This article explores what stakeholder management is. PMI’s PMBOK Guide Processes Real World Activities 13.1 Are there any mandatory processes?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn the top 5 key considerations and knowledge areas under which the main criteria for managing a project portfolio can be grouped. The scope of a project portfolio usually informs the type of projects that make up the activity of an organization. How to execute the approach, that’s where the devil lies.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 11, 2021

In this article, let's define emerging risks, discuss ways to identify them, and look at different ways to manage these risks. The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) defines emerging risks as "new risks or familiar risks that become apparent in new or unfamiliar conditions." Second, there may be insufficient information.

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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. When implementing the agile methodology , project planning and work management are adaptive, evolutionary in development, seeking early delivery and are always open to change if that leads to process improvement.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 18, 2023

Lessons learned are key nuggets of information, tips and tricks, good practices and things to avoid that you pick up through delivering a project. The 3-step lessons learned process The lessons learned process is easier than you might think. Share that information with the team. Act on the information.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

They could use benchmarking from other projects, compliance to policies and procedures and lessons learned from other projects to inform their assessment. In summary… Project assurance is crucial to provide governance and credibility to your project. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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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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Wrike

JANUARY 26, 2024

Whether it was a slideshow of relevant memes to recall tricky French vocabulary or a tree diagram to remember the different layers of government, it’s clear that using visuals can simplify matters and engage your audience. In this article, we will explore the basics of business processes and process mapping.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

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. This will inform your schedule and budget. What Is Project Strategy?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

You can leave the detailed stuff until your review is finished but having something at high level will eventually inform your detailed project planning for the next 6 months. 5: Review the governance structure. Is there a governance structure ? Who is your project sponsor? What’s the reporting schedule? 6: Review the budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2020

Worsley also excludes steering group members from ‘engagement’ saying that the governance process is enough for them. I will often not specifically ‘engage’ senior steering group members because they have already heard the information from me through our governance processes.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They might include providers or government regulators. Obtain unique insights and perspectives to inform decisions. See our recent article Why "no" is part of a Scrum Product Owner’s love language for more on this.) Stakeholders are people who have some kind of interest in the product the Scrum Team is delivering.

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, managing IT processes has become essential for organizations to stay competitive and efficient. Effective IT process management enables businesses to streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall productivity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In this article, you’ll learn: Where in the world pays project managers the most How many jobs are available in top cities Which cities made it into the Global Liveability Index Which city made it on to the list… even though it hasn’t been built yet Which city tops the list for EU investment. Source: PMI; figures relate to country).

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. The paper had to be approved first by my company’s technical writing department and then by corporate legal to make sure that company propriety information was not included in the paper. Executive sponsorship was merely eyewash for government agencies.

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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

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. Strengths-based project management is an approach to project management that focuses on the people rather than the process. How can you use that information to build a more motivated and rounded team? Gertman et.

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The Lazy Project Manager

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The following article is the first of four in a series on ‘Project Business’ and is authored by Daniel Bévort. As such I am delighted to share these articles with you. This allows these companies to take advantage of standardized processes and KPIs, automation, and economies of scale more easily than Project Businesses.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Some reasons include the following: Control and oversight : Management might want to maintain control and supervision over a Scrum team’s work, ensuring that the team follows established processes and guidelines.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of ITIL 4 and discuss how the ITIL framework has supported their career progression. You may choose not to adopt certain aspects; those that you do adopt will continue to mature as you refine your internal processes and governance. Why ITIL and what’s in it for you?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

In this article, I’ll give you some tips about how to be aware of the impact of culture on communication at work and how to create an environment that is inclusive. Even bringing different organizations together can create a culture clash, for example, between informal workplaces and those that have strict project governance and processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2020

In this article, we’ll look at the things that make up a typical project management job description, and then look at some specialist industries plus the role of a junior project manager. You should be able to copy and paste from this article to create a job description – and then simply edit it to fit the role you are writing it for.

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