Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? Here’s how. How to include project management skills on your CV. Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. Mine is called ‘Skills Profile’. Hard skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. I was struck by how practical it was. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you’re a for-profit organization, then the value proposition can be one of the following: product leadership, customer intimacy or operational excellence. Plus, the arrows on the strategy map will show how each objective influences the overall strategy in a simple and visual way.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Team Health : Regular team surveys can provide insights into the Scrum Master’s influence on team morale and collaboration.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Christian “Boo” Boucousis February 28, 2024 If you spend too much time scrolling the news these days, you’d be forgiven for concluding that leadership at a geopolitical level is immersed in a quagmire of self-interest and partisan politics. The mindset we bring to people leadership is one of influence through credibility and trust.

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Planio

MARCH 25, 2024

Whether you’re a product manager, team leader, or marketer, you should be aware of how customer acquisition happens, what channels your company uses, and how to measure the success of their projects. 12 customer acquisition channels How to create a winning customer acquisition strategy in 2024 1. Influencer marketing.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Lacking essential power skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, influence and directiveness can harm both reputation of the IT leadership team and the stability of IT departments. The changing face of IT leadership is shifting as new generations enter the work force. It’s not the 90’s anymore.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last time I interviewed Peter about how to manage when your sponsor is rubbish. We spoke about how to get the best from your sponsor and tips for first-time sponsors. Project managers must take an active role in influencing and educating project sponsors in these best practices to get the leadership support the project requires.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyone has an opinion, and many writers and publications post frequently about what makes a great leader, the qualities of leadership and so on. But leadership is the x-factor in managing a successful project , and unlike planning, monitoring and reporting, it’s less easily defined. Think of it as a crash course in leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 9, 2024

Not only is it important to recognize the presence of these biases but it’s also critical to know how to handle them. The illusion of control comes from leadership. Leadership is not synonymous with control. Takeaways Recognizing these biases not only makes you a better decision maker but also a better influencer.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This can often be a handful, so we’ve provided you some practical tips on how to deal with difficult stakeholders. We’ve all had to deal with difficult stakeholders, but no matter how difficult they might be there are ways to build better relationships and win over their support. 7 Tips for Managing Difficult Stakeholders.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 26, 2022

Hard elements are easier to identify, define and understand for project managers because these factors hugely influence your projects. You should have a plan and strategy about how to be successful and how to achieve your objectives. This element relates to leadership style. This article first appeared in 2017.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, we go a step further. How to manage: Typically, a senior leader in your organization must make the decision to implement a PMO. How to manage: If you are new to the organization, solicit feedback from key stakeholders using the Delphi method or interviews. How to manage: Interview the stakeholders.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2023

For about one hour we talked about how to be a servant leader for such a group of Scrum Masters. Regardless if you’re an Agile Coach or Scrum Master, servant leadership is the desired mindset, behavior, and attitude. Servant Leadership Here’s how I describe servant leadership in the paper “ The 6 Stances of a Scrum Master ”.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The era of robotic, detached leadership is fading, and in its place, a more genuine approach is emerging — poised to reshape organizational cultures. Think of a work environment where you and your coworkers feel understood and valued by leadership, and internal values reflect the organizational mission. Core of Authentic Leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) 7 th Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. 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. But what does it actually mean?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. 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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this article, I’m saving you some time by highlighting 15 of my recommended books for PDUs, but first, let’s cover off some details about using reading. That’s pretty much everything from ‘how to do this detailed task’ through to ‘how to run a portfolio office’. My timings are just a guide. PDU claim: 2 hours.

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

In this article we’ll look at: 7 reasons why people don’t take responsibility for tasks How to deal with people who are lazy How you can influence the culture of the office so that taking responsibility becomes the norm. Ready to learn about how to help your colleagues to step up? Let’s go.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Related: How to Create a Gantt in Excel Career After leaving teaching, Henry Gantt worked as a draftsman at Poole & Hunt, a Baltimore-based iron foundry and machine shop. During this time he was writing articles, such as “A Bonus System of Rewarding Labor” and “A Graphical Daily Balance in Manufacture” for various trade magazines.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to understand and manage your emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you. Social Awareness : While it’s important to understand and manage your own emotions, you also need to know how to read a room. ” Kendra Cherry, 2023.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part four, the last installment of this series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 7, 2022

You’ve read all the articles, you’ve got ideas about how things could be better. But no one is telling you HOW to get your team to adopt new ways of working. Sharing round a link to one more ’10 ways to be more productive’ article just isn’t making change happen. How to introduce new habits.

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Epicflow Blog

MAY 17, 2019

There’s quite a lot of long-standing advice on how to be a good leader, yet times change and so should you. We’ve analyzed this spring’s leadership articles in top business publications including MIT Sloan Management Review, Inc., and Forbes and highlighted the most useful insights on how to be an empowering leader in 2019.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? A recent APM report, Project Leadership; skills, behaviours, knowledge and values , explored this question. . The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused. Carole, let’s start at the beginning. You talk about ‘unordered’ environments.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Office politics plays a big part in being an effective manager, and luckily for your, your experienced mentor has been there, done that and knows how to get things done. Who are the key influencers for Y? How can I get time with X team when they don’t reply to my emails? Who is the best person to talk to for X? Need a mentor?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2022

Being able to influence and get results, even when you aren’t in charge, is so important if you want to collaborate effectively with the team. This would be a good book for people new to the workforce or taking a team leadership job for the very first time. Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work. Will Kintish: Pearson.

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 20, 2020

An article published this week on HBR.org indirectly identified another casualty of low psychological safety: future leadership. In the article, the authors highlighted three key reasons why capable people are reluctant to lead. Ralph Nader said “ The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

In this article we’ll talk about the top competencies for project managers and how you can develop your skills. Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking Stakeholder engagement. Leadership. Communication.

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PM Basics

JUNE 17, 2020

This is complete guide on leadership in project management. Here you’ll learn: What is leadership in project management in practice? How to lead without authority or title. How to manage senior-level experts (even if you a junior PM). How to build a strong team and honor commitments. Key Concepts of Leadership.

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Proofhub

JUNE 1, 2022

How to Manage Underperforming Employees One of the most critical new managers’ challenges is faced when trying to manage employees. To do this, managers need to know how to identify potential problems in their team and address those problems effectively. They should also learn how they can help them improve their performance.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 17, 2016

Mark Langley, President and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI), penned a great article entitled Using Project Management to Reduce Risk. While the article was written for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), it’s a message that all leaders should read. “Leadership is influence. Educate stakeholders.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

By the end of this article, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of how to approach requirements gathering (which we should really call eliciting requirements) for your next project! Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are. Read next: How to compile business requirements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

This article, How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. You can scroll down and get the highlights, and then read all the advice in the How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects ebook. I’m sure you do. But what does it take to get there?

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Proofhub

APRIL 30, 2019

20 Marketing LinkedIn Influencers You Should Follow in 2019 Do you know that over 2 million posts, articles, and videos are posted on LinkedIn every day, generating tens of millions of likes, shares, and comments every hour? These are the people who are given the title of “LinkedIn influencer”. Fascinating, right?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2024, project managers are expected to possess advanced skills such as leadership, emotional intelligence, and proficiency in Agile and hybrid methodologies. Many senior and leadership roles in project management require or prefer candidates with relevant certifications. In 2024, seek out ways to exercise more leadership.

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