Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They influence how we do the work.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores how the MINDSPACE framework, originally developed to influence behaviour through public policy, can be pivoted towards fostering successful Scrum adoption in your teams. Components of MINDSPACE - Messenger : We are heavily influenced by who communicates information. What is MINDSPACE?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Who are the key influencers for Y? Understanding the workplace culture and the dynamics of soft power within the organization can hugely increase your influence, so use your mentor for the insider information! Book a power hour This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Need a mentor?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

How I made these recommendations In order to review and recommend the training courses, I did some of them completely (Google and LearnQuest), audited others (taking the training but not the assessments so I could do them for free) and did a desk review of others, looking at their content, relevance to project managers, student reviews and more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2022

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. Free Project Management Training & PMP Exam Preparation. Get free sample PM PrepCast training lessons.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In this article we’ll look at what Leadership PDUs are and how many you need, and what activities count towards your PDU total in the Leadership category. Step-by-step instruction guide and training videos on two different ways to engage and have fun with your team! Panic no more, I have all the details you need below. More ideas!

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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. He also authored the booklet Training Workmen in Habits of Industry and Cooperation. It was later renamed the Taylor Society.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In Scrum, however, leadership is about influence and facilitation, goal setting and decentralized decision making, not authority. Engage in training or mentorship to refine this skill. It's about influencing and inspiring your team through example, understanding, and adaptability.

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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. Normally, PMI provides enough notice to candidates so they can finish up studying with their existing training materials and get their exam booked before it changes. That also gives training providers time to update their courses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 20, 2022

One of the best training courses I attended for Project Management was on influencing strategies with Learning Tree. The course model stated that without trust, influence is almost impossible. A version of this article first appeared in 2016. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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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. I’ll update the article when more information is available. It’s the difference between doing a reasonable job and being seen as a strategic influencer at work. But what does it actually mean?

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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. Offer training if necessary, or organize some mentoring for them. You can: Help.

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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. The leadership style you adopt as a project manager will directly influence your team. Learn what should be in a project plan (there are free templates included in that article too).

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Part One - “Self-Study” - is all about gaining and building knowledge, and making this possible through curated self-study materials such as videos and articles. Upcoming training events for a PSM Flipped Learning: Read more about how we have adapted the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) class to a Flipped Learning format.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2023

In this article I’ll explain the top three reasons why people aren’t as productive as they would like to be: procrastination, disorganization and poor planning. Try to influence your environment to bring more stability to the work. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

So much of what you might have read about online or in project management books, or even be taught on training courses, is simply not aligned the skills we need to use every day. We need to make sure that the skills we spend our valuable training dollars on are the right ones. And that was on a training course quite recently.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Stakeholders also consider influences from their own environment, outside of the project, so you could lobby those around them so that they hear positive messages from their own communities. You can also help in practical ways, such as providing training. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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. Power skills include: Communication (written and verbal) Listening Stakeholder engagement Conflict management Negotiation Influencing Leadership Team building Change management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The theme is Impact and Influence, with a focus on equipping project professionals with the skills to maximise their impact and influence in the workplace. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 27, 2023

They could use their project hours to train a colleague, develop new skills so they can support other areas of the project or get ahead on future tasks. That starts with understanding who influences decisions around how individuals spend their time – the gatekeepers.

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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. Networking.

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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. It can influence how people communicate with each other, what language they use, and the types of communication that are considered appropriate. The basics. Key takeaways.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 7, 2023

A solid, professional, well-recognized project management course from a great training provider. The tablets will reduce table turn time but other factors might influence how busy the restaurant is. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Recommended Google Project Management Certificate 5.0

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

And you can control and influence how you say something by understanding paraverbal communication. Paraverbal communication involves the use of nonverbal cues such as tone and volume to influence how your message is received. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They can also be customers, influencers, users, buyers, business partners or suppliers. The benefit of stakeholder engagement Stakeholders can provide early input and insights that can go a long way to help us, as the Product Owner, improve the product's value. Assess each stakeholder's level of interest and influence in the product.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! Career Background Matters : Previous roles, especially in technical or project management, influence your earning potential as a Scrum Master.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

This executive article presents a high-level overview of the results gleaned from the doctoral research study that focused on the relationship between Grateful Leadership training and organizational effectiveness. Explore our Center for Grateful Leadership Courses here!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As a project manager, you are expected to have all-round skills encompassing the technical fields of project management like planning and scheduling, through to the interpersonal skills like communicating up and influencing others. And I don’t have them all – I’m aware of that. Need a mentor? Book a power hour with me.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Projects are the future, a good portfolio office can influence and shape strategy and project management is the only way to holistically deliver improvements. That’s not what we are trained for. A version of this article first appeared in 2012. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2022

This is a guest article by Dr Mike Clayton, who is the well-known author and trainer behind Online PM Courses.*. So engage with them positively so you can learn from them, keep them informed and, when necessary, influence them gently. He has also trained over 6,500 project managers, coached, spoken and written extensively.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. He has also written articles for a wide variety of print publications and websites. He has authored multiple articles on project management and leadership which have been published in major publications.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2021

There are dozens of training videos at your fingertips from Day 1. Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking. Training is the obvious answer, but I don’t think this alone can really change competency. Join today !

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. Since good decision-making is critical for good leadership and guidance, project managers need to know how heuristics (mental disposition) and biases (personal inclinations) influence a project manager’s decisions. You might be surprised!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. They include: Communication (written and verbal) Listening Stakeholder engagement Conflict management Negotiation Influencing Leadership Team building Change management. Here’s how. On my CV, I have a section that covers skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Unfortunately, project sponsors are not educated and trained in project best practices in their career development. 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. What about your advice for first-time project sponsors?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is not just reflected in fewer job offerings for Scrum Masters; we also observe the demand for training significantly reduced. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? While you do not provide direct access to your training material to third parties, you train the LLM with your data, information, and knowledge.

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