Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2024

Granted, if the budget you build in the proposal phase is carefully put together and everything goes according to plan, you will end up using that directly as your project budget, but for the purposes of this article, let’s just stick to the proposal phase. For more on how to create a project budget, this article has all the info you need.)

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

I’ve hunted for quite a while for the perfect clicker to move the slides forward during a presentation. It was being tied to the keyboard and mouse that made me fall off the stage at a presentation, so I really don’t want that to happen again at my next presentation. Read on for that story! 1: Prepare (of course).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 20, 2023

In this article I’ll explain what this means for CAPM certification holders and how you can maintain your credential without having to take the exam again. And if you are up against a deadline for your recertification, I have an article on how to earn PDUs fast. Prepare your material, rehearse and present. Yes, you do!

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Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Too many Project Managers find it’s their presentation skills that let them down. Yet, having coached many presenters, I find that the difference between: a clear, confident presentation, and. a waffly, wobbly presentation. Why Presentation Skills Matter to a Project Manager. is usually very easy to fix.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2023

In this article, I’ll share 5 ways to level up your Jira roadmaps so you can track the big picture across multiple teams with all the right stakeholders, without giving yourself hours of extra work. Next, get yourself a Visor account : Visor adds a presentation layer (it’s much more than that in reality, but think of it as that for now).

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

As Tim Runcie’s recent excellent article on the topic pointing out, Agile methodology helps to create processes, procedures, and ultimately results. The post MPUG Agile Series Presented by Tim Runcie Continues appeared first on MPUG. Read “Agile & Project PPM: The Better Together Story.”.

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MPUG

AUGUST 28, 2022

This is your invitation to join Critical Tools for a webinar presentation of our popular WBS Schedule Pro project planning software. WBS Schedule Pro makes creating and presenting projects easy. During the presentation, I will cover the following key topics on creating, displaying, and managing projects using WBS Schedule Pro.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This article has been updated to be fully aligned to PRINCE2 7 (2023 edition). If necessary, present a closure recommendation to the board, although the likelihood is they will already know that closure is on the cards. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this article, I’ll share 4 quick and easy tips — each one requires just a minute or two, or even less. Prevent an accidental reveal Lots of project meetings require screensharing of a presentation, document or app so the group can work together. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2024

Do you want someone to do a short presentation on the problem, followed by a facilitated debate? Think about the different tools you are able to use (and there are far too many to go into in this article). This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Will there be brainstorming? Send out an agenda.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

My presentation looked at the differences between management and engagement in a project-led environment and provide practical tips for “doing” engagement and encouraging participation through game mechanics. It will be held at the BCS London office, as well as being presented on Zoom. You can register your interest as well.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2022

It’s a good choice for project managers and is a useful communication tool for professionals looking to share key dates and events with others in a presentation. Use it to show an overview of the work, present progress to clients and gain buy in from senior stakeholders. Preceden: Overview. Sharing timelines.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today I present to you 7 productivity tools for teams that you’ve never heard of (maybe – there are some on the list that you might have come across, but I couldn’t leave them out). No one expects their data to be hacked, but if that would present a serious business risk to you, on-premise solutions may be more suited to your environment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 5, 2022

But a strategy that stays in a fancy PowerPoint presentation isn’t helpful to anyone. In Executing Your Strategy , Mark Morgan, Raymond Levitt, and William Malek present six imperatives that enable you to do the right strategic projects—and do those projects right. It’s good to have a strategy, of course. Buy at Wordery.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 25, 2022

Delineate the topics or issues to address in your notebook or/and the presentation. It’s important to think about what could impact the meeting or your presentation and be ready to go in a different direction if necessary. Check for the presentation twice (share it with someone else to see if it’s clear and easy to follow).

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Inloox

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In this article we explain why that is, list the most important elements of a kick-off meeting and give you a checklist for planning one. #2: Learn more about the phase-milestone plan and how to visualize it with project management software. #3:

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

That’s what we’re covering in this article. The content is presented by cartoon characters in Brain Sensei and a slightly robotic voice. You get Cornelius as your instructor talking you through the concepts with a slide presentation that looks like a PowerPoint deck. But I also know the team behind Brain Sensei.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain what a strategic planning meeting can cover and share a sample agenda you can customize for your strategy sessions. Present the overall roadmap, for example, a timeline for the 5 year plan. Present the budget figures related to the area and the confidence levels around meeting those.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what is a project board, and other names they are known by, who should be there, when to schedule meetings, what to talk about, how to report to this group and lots more so you can make sure it’s working effectively and efficiently. Make sure you can present a summary of the project’s expenses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The framing effect is a cognitive bias that can lead us to make different decisions based on how information is presented to us. Framing occurs when people identify the key issues in a situation and then present them in a way that will influence the decision that is made. The way you present a statement shapes how people respond to it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this article we’ll look at how to segment costs, how to find out the cost of things, and then how to structure your budget. If you are planning a budget for a project proposal i.e. pitching to someone else for them to secure your services to deliver a piece of work, then read this article about preparing a budget for a proposal.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2022

We should be capturing it and presenting it to new project managers so the organization learns and adapts for more successful project delivery. A version of this article first appeared in Business & Industry in 2019. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. Make it useable.

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Herding Cats

JANUARY 2, 2018

Here are the presentations from last years November Conference. Related articles. What are the Five Immutable Principles of Project Success? What is the definition of Done? The Integrated Master Plan tells us this in units of Effectiveness and Performance. Architecture -Center ERP Systems in the Manufacturing Domain.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Want to do a presentation to Marketing but don’t have the time? This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Free Resources One of my favourite project management books “Proactive stakeholders effectively provide an extended team of additional resources (for free!),” he writes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2023. Give a presentation at work If you take a training course or attend a webinar, offer to give a 15-minute summary version to your team at the next team meeting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

Martin, former dean at Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, gives an example of how work is a series of projects in an article in the Harvard Business Review: Think of a freshly hired assistant brand manager for Olay at P&G. Who is present? To illustrate, Roger L. It’s about applying knowledge to new problems.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 11, 2018

We are always grateful for suggestions, comments and constructive criticism so that we can keep on inspiring you with relevant and interesting articles in 2019. Then go ahead and look for new posts to read, for example read about our new mobile app or how we got listed in Capterra's top 20 most user-friendly project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2023

Step away from the project Whilst a familiar phrase of mine to anyone who has attended my project management seminars or workshops is “there’s no such thing as an absentee project manager: it’s a contradiction in terms,” this does not mean you need to be present at all times. This article first appeared on the blog in 2013.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Emad said in his presentation that there are 6 things that every stakeholder wants. There are some practical ways to show that you are trustworthy in this article about working in a transparent way. Find out what else sponsors want in this article about how to get the best from your sponsor. This article first appeared in 2015.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Looking for stock photos to place in presentations and articles? Check out these deals: Flowlu is a platform that combines a project management tool and CRM, along with invoicing. Optimize your projects as well as forecast project revenue and calculate costs. Depositphotos offer high quality and royalty free photos and vector images.

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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. Excellent communication and presentation skills gained from speaking at conferences, delivering online and face-to-face training, and facilitating workshops in a professional setting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Buy Now We're pleased to be affiliates for The Project Management PrepCast #ad This article is an honest PM PrepCast review and gives you the lowdown on one of the top courses I recommend for PMP prep. The material is clear and easy to understand, presented in a logical order. Earn your PMP in 4 or 12 weeks!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

However, it’s worth knowing about especially if you have a big presentation coming up or a difficult meeting to navigate, so you can think through how you want to say your piece. How to use paraverbal communication effectively Here are some tips for making the most of the ‘how’ when presenting information verbally.

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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Change their attitude Stakeholders who feel negatively about the project present a different set of challenges for a project manager. Even stakeholders who feel positively about the project could do something stupid and present a problem, so harm potential isn’t limited to those stakeholders who are generally disengaged.

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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

APRIL 9, 2024

Based on experiences, people can come to different conclusions when presented with the same scenario and that’s where biases come into play. Save This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Project managers want to make the best decisions for themselves, the project, and the project team.

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