Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

PRINCE2 Foundation was the first project management certification that I took. PRINCE2 is one of the most popular project management frameworks around the world, with thousands of certified professionals globally. In this article, I’ll share my 12 top tips for exam success. Then I went on to Practitioner. But I get it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

At each stage of the project, the assurance function will review the plan and targets, check tolerances have been set, review proposed quality activities, and make sure the proposed approach is realistic. In PRINCE2 environments , it is specifically called out that project board members are accountable for assuring their particular areas.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004. Elizabeth, what’s the story behind the PRINCE2 methodology? PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments and is a widely used project management method.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 5, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. The PRINCE2® certification exam is tricky to pass because of the style of objective testing and the number of questions you have to answer. and the partner book: Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2. Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Welcome to my Mplaza PRINCE2 Foundation review! I owe a lot of my confidence as a project manager to the PRINCE2 course I took many years ago. It gave me all the basics, the jargon and ability to plan and manage a project. Who is PRINCE2 Foundation for? Get the PRINCE2 Practitioner online course instead.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

However, the project sponsor is the person responsible for decisions that affect the project budget and the schedule, where making a change would deviate from the agreed plan. Cost tolerance Cost tolerances are applied as either a percentage or a cash amount against the planned budget. The answer is that you don’t.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 5, 2021

You’re looking for the best PRINCE2 course online. In this article, I’ll share what to look for in an online training provider and how to choose the right PRINCE2 certification course for you. TL;DR: The training provider I think is the best online PRINCE2 training is Management Plaza, led by expert trainer Frank Turley.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 4, 2020

How Does PRINCE2 Handle Closing a Project? Closing a project in PRINCE2 uses a variant of the Managing Stage Boundary process, as this closure activity happens at the end of the last stage. The work required to close the project should be planned as part of this final stage. There are three areas to cover when closing a project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

What is PRINCE2? PRINCE2 is a project management method. PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2). Who is PRINCE2 for? PRINCE2 works in a huge number of industries and domains. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile allows for agile frameworks. It was renamed PRINCE.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It is made up of three elements: Quality planning Quality control Quality assurance. Let’s start with quality planning, because that’s where we start on a real project: planning how we are going to get a quality result. So while we plan for it, the goal is to make it part of everything we do, built into the work as we go.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 28, 2022

In this article, I want to explain the relationship between product management and project management, why I think PRINCE2 is the best project management platform to use when you are dealing with managing multiple Scrum teams , and the reason why PRINCE2 is not used a lot, at least not yet , in the US.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2024

I have been trainer in PRINCE2® and PRINCE2 Agile®, in Management of Portfolios (MoP®) and Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®), and in AgilePM®. PRINCE2® , PRINCE2 Agile®, MSP®, MoP®, P3O® are (registered) Trade Marks of Axelos Limited. I have successfully passed and facilitated quite a few of these tracks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

There are paid plans also available if you want more. PRINCE2® and PRINCE2 Agile® : Courses from Mplaza Training that will get you through the PRINCE2 family of certifications. Check out my past archive of articles and reviews of different training courses. Everything from risk management to a comprehensive course.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. The waterfall method makes use of Gantt charts for planning and scheduling; an example is below. The PMBOK provides definitions and guidelines for project planning, scheduling, executing and controlling.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Gate reviews, or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, and also part of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap in the Governance module. For simplicity, and because the UK government uses the terminology of gate review, that’s what I’m going with in this article. Benefits of gate reviews. Risk management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The book includes a good explanation of product breakdown structures and work breakdown structures saying: To move from a scope statement to a plan in your project definition, you will need to articulate your project activities and deliverables item-by-item. A plan is nothing without action. Using risk logs to manage risk.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

This article is for you! 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. You’ll create project plans and carry them out. Is this true?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 10, 2022

It was fun to talk to them to find out more about their tactics – the tip from Christine about diary management is definitely going to change the way I plan my week. Try to stagger the project plans rather than have them all at the same stage. Here’s how 6 project managers stay on top of multiple projects – and keep their sanity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Many refer to APMP, MSP, PRINCE2® or even agile project management. What most have in common is an emphasis on project management accreditation, project planning, risk management , reporting progress, controlling change, managing and escalating issues and suchlike. This article first appeared on this website in 2014.

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Wrike

APRIL 24, 2019

Projects in Controlled Environments (more commonly known as PRINCE2) is the most widely practiced project management methodology worldwide, used by teams in over 150 countries. But what is PRINCE2 and why is it so popular? The fundamentals of PRINCE2. Thus, the new and improved PRINCE2 was born. Work is planned in stages.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2018

This article, Project Management Training to Help You Achieve Certification This Year , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. There is a dizzying array of project management courses out there to help you achieve project management qualifications, both for PMI courses, PRINCE2 courses and more. In a hurry?

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PM Times

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If yes, then it’s high time for your organization to create an efficient resource capacity planning framework. It is key to bridging these […] The post 5 Powerful Benefits of Capacity Planning in Professional Services Organizations appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

If you hold a professional certification like the Project Management Professional, an APM qualification, or PRINCE2, you’ll also be expected to carry out some professional development each year as well. Coursera Plus is Coursera’s subscription plan. The annual plan would be my recommendation if you know you want to commit to a year.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2019

If you are looking for a starting point for a Gantt chart, GanttPRO has a bunch of templates you can use covering product launches, event planning, maintenance schedule, marketing, retail, creating a course/education programme, and more. PRINCE2 Templates from Axelos. GanttPRO templates for schedules. Project Bliss.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects. Baseline A baseline is an estimate of the project’s scope, schedule and costs that is created during the planning stage.

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Project-Management.pm

MARCH 30, 2017

And that is how PRINCE2 possesses some qualities that project manager s look for when it comes to tailor-made methods. What Is PRINCE2? Some people assumed that PRINCE2® belongs in a waterfall method—it’s actually not a ‘one size fits all’ process; rather, it’s an outline tailor-made for projects, regardless of type and size.

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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. APM also has entry level certifications.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 7, 2017

This article, Project Forecasting 101 , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. Project managers forecast the future all the time: we forward-schedule tasks, plan how much money we’ll need in Quarter 4 and book resources for activities that haven’t happened yet. Davis for a quick primer in forward planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Set out a plan for what you want to achieve, write it down with clear actions and timelines of what you want to achieve and when. Read the whole article with Pam Shergill here. #6: And, “Her risk management plans were to die for”? 14: Plan Your Stakeholder Engagement. Think I can… rather than … if only!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2022

It could also include those who will be the customer of the end product, for example, the Senior User in PRINCE2® terminology. Get them involved in creating the project plan. And that’s easier if they are involved in the planning upfront. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 3, 2019

At the end of this article there’s a link to download my free roles and responsibilities document template. In this article I’ll give you everything you need to know about producing a RACI chart for your project. There’s a lot going on in this article so here are some quick links to help you navigate through it.

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Inloox

JULY 26, 2021

In this article we explain briefly what is new. Along with PRINCE2 and IPMA , it is one of the world's leading project management approaches. For example, the previous 10 knowledge areas and the five process groups of project management (initiation, planning, realization, monitoring, control, completion) have been removed.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Pursuing Project Management Certifications Pursuing project management certifications such as CAPM, PMP, or PRINCE2 is a strategic move for professionals looking to advance their careers in the field. Creating a Long-Term Career Plan Strategic career growth requires a long-term plan.

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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. The four Managing Professional modules are: Create, Deliver and Support; Drive Stakeholder Value; High-Velocity IT; and Direct, Plan and Improve. Why ITIL and what’s in it for you?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 26, 2017

This article, How To Start A Project As An Accidental Project Manager , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. Project management methods often call the two collections of information at this early point in a project: a Charter and a Plan. He offers online training courses on PRINCE2 that can be found by clicking here.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

Note down any principles that this Terms of Reference will operate within e.g. the Steering Group will work according to the principles of PRINCE2®. For example: We’re going to be following agile methods and planning in 2-week sprints. Here are some sample project objectives that you can adapt for your ToR.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

However, it’s possible that some of that group don’t have even a high-level overview of the project, so it’s worth planning in a recap. You should plan for your handover from the beginning of the project. The communication plan may also have useful info in as there will be names of stakeholders in there.

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