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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. Let’s say you work for a clothing retailer.

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Project Management Job Titles: Understanding the Types of Roles in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In this article, we’ll go through what they mean and what you can expect to do in one of those roles. However, in this article, we’re focusing on people who predominately manage projects. Whether you love retail or catering, tech or medicine, there will be a project management job in that field.

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Episode 190 – Meta-Leadership: Integrating Thinking, Emotion, and Behavior

Velociteach

Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. Meta-leadership goes beyond conventional leadership attributes, emphasizing not only the possession of knowledge and skills but also a keen sense of observation and discernment. Who am I trying to please?

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This article is for you! Any project management course at university level should cover the interpersonal and fusion skills that are required for success as well, such as leadership, communication, people management and teamwork. Expect digital project management to earn more than retail, for example.

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The 3 Steps to Take When Failure is Not an Option

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a guest article by Joel “Thor” Neeb from Afterburner. His experiences in executive leadership within the military and at Afterburner have helped him accelerate business execution performance for Fortune 100 companies within all industries including tech, pharmaceuticals, finance, retail apparel and several NFL teams.

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The Benefits of Power Skills for IT Leaders, and How to Build Yours!

The IIL Blog

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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What can I do with a degree in project management?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This article is for you! Here are some different industries that frequently recruit project managers: Construction Government/public sector Healthcare Oil and gas IT Supply chain management Charity work Retail Manufacturing Engineering Human resources. Expect digital project management to earn more than retail, for example.