Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Let me guide you through how to assess the state of the project you’ve inherited. If this is all new to you, check out PMI Kickoff , a free overview of all things project management that will help get you started. Here are the instructions on how to write a project overview statement. First, don’t panic.

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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’. How many PDUs can you get for reading?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There are two things I think worth pointing out about this book: The book leans heavily on PMI ways of working First, although it is very much grounded in reality and practical skills, it also heavily leans on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). And that brings me to the second point.

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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. PMI defines a domain like this in the exam content outline: The high-level knowledge area that is essential to the practice of project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. You might have landed here for the same reason: studying for the PMP exam and wondering how to make sense of this nothing-y term. They influence how we do the work. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)?

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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. Domain I: People.

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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. These are laid out in a research paper from PMI *. Scope management is the way to deal with that, so let’s talk about how we can use change control protocol to help with it all. How to avoid scope creep. How do you do that?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In this article, I’ll outline what’s currently announced about the changes and how you can prepare. How did that happen? How did that happen? Every so often PMI carry out an assessment of what people in project management jobs do all day. The reference texts are: PMBOK® Guide – 7 th edition (PMI).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. Later in this article is an example of an ethical scenario that Jeff Furman found himself in on a project. What is the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

And in case you can’t identify a positive risk unless it slaps you across the face, it also includes a short section on how to know one when you see one. There is also some background information on how individuals and groups respond to risk. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I caught up with Ruth to find out more about how to motivate teams and why it’s something you should be actively doing. 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”. She’s even written the book on it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2022

Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. A good starting point if you want to check out what is available is this free course from PMI. Kickoff from PMI. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. Free training!

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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

JUNE 2, 2023

This article is for you! You’ll learn: What job titles to look for once you graduate What industries you can work in What you can expect to earn How to transition from another industry via a degree Lots more! Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. Let’s dive in! Is this true?

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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

JANUARY 23, 2022

This is a guest article by Paul Pelletier, LL.B., The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct included as part of the standard for Responsibility the statement: “We report any illegal or unethical conduct.” That may give you an opportunity of influence outside the unit. Neutrality isn’t an option.

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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. Influencing and negotiating.

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Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Have you wondered if project management was a good career path for you, and if so, just how to become a project manager ? And questions about just how to get that great project management job. Read on for the ultimate guide on how to become a project manager, How to become a project manager without experience. Leadership.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Additional qualifications, such as SCM, ICP-ACC, and PMI-ACP that fit your organization’s needs add up to another $35,000 annually to your paycheck; the differences more than doubled compared to the two previous reports.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2021

Knowing how to manage a meeting is one of the core skills for project managers. Meeting management skills are no longer part of the Exam Content Outline (ECO), which you can download from the PMI website. In short, you need to have a general understanding of how to make meetings work for you. If it’s not booked, it won’t happen.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I think it’s been that way since A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK® Guide ) finally included a tenth knowledge area on managing stakeholders (although in my mind, stakeholders were important to the project management profession way before PMI wrote it into the book). What success did you have?

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The PMI Talent Triangle is a simple tool that reminds us all about the value of a broad range of professional skills. The most succinct – and possibly best known – articulation of that full range of capabilities is the PMI’s Project Management Talent Triangle. Just a Moment… Who or What is the PMI?

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 5, 2019

In this article, let's explore what you need for a great project charter. Join me in the What, Why, & How of Powerful Project Charters. PMI Pulse research shows actively engaged sponsors are by far the top driver of projects meeting their original goals and business intent. Click to Tweet. Join Me Now!

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Let’s discuss how to respond to difficult and sometimes unexpected presentation questions. . First, read my article– 10 Ways to Improve Your Project Presentations. Finally, allow me to recommend a book: Communicate to Influence by Ben Decker and Kelly Decker. The truth is most people are afraid of public speaking.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. But just how does a savvy project manager ensure that work is completed in a predictable, efficient and less stressful way? who support it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

But if you are new to the workplace, you’ll pick up some useful tips on how to work effectively with other people and develop what PMI calls Power Skills, and what IBM calls Success Skills. I’m constantly looking up how to save time with Excel shortcuts. And no one can argue that they aren’t needed.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Let’s discuss how to respond to difficult and sometimes unexpected presentation questions. . First, read my article– 10 Ways to Improve Your Project Presentations. Finally, allow me to recommend a book: Communicate to Influence by Ben Decker and Kelly Decker. The truth is most people are afraid of public speaking.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2019

Whether that’s just you, or whether you have a team of many hundreds, a project team is how work gets done. You need to know how to get people on your team and get them to do the work at the right times. Project resource management is how you do this. How to Deal with Project Management Resource Issues.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Use this quick link menu below (on the main full article page) to jump to the relevant portion of the year. PMI Sweden Passion for Projects: Stockholm, Sweden 11-12 March 2019. PMI EMEA Global Congress: Dublin, Ireland, 13-15 May 2019. PMI Australia: Gold Coast, Australia, 27-28 May 2019. January to March 2019.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

How can you make sure that there is a positive work culture on your projects and everyone feels like working on your team? I have spoken about this with many PMI members, my project team members, business owners and other project managers. We are all happy that we know what happened and how to avoid it happening again.

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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, PMI Infinity is a new technology that leverages advancement in AI. Their needs, expectations, and influences are diverse. Take the first step towards becoming a master of your domain.

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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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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation. This article explains influence, power and how project managers can create empowered teams that tap into the Drive motivators of autonomy, mastery and purpose.

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MPUG

JULY 31, 2023

About three years ago, I read a book called “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek. In the book, the author discusses and describes how to start a new endeavor. Some of them are decision-makers and can influence the direction of the project. Project manager’s name.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The goal is to ensure that the stakeholders influence your project positively. This article explores what stakeholder management is. We will also look into how you can develop a stakeholder management plan by following several simple steps. They also play a part in influencing the direction and outcome of it in some way.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook : How to Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects is a masterclass in how to make project management work in modern businesses. There’s a new project management ‘bible’ in town and it could displace some of the weighty tomes you have on the shelf (Lock, I’m looking at you).

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

You may also need to figure out how to balance project management needs and scrum master needs. In this article we will discuss some of the common functions that each role provides so you can choose those that work best for your hybrid project. People skills are one of the most important keys to project success.

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