Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It can be helpful to compare estimates back to actuals to review how accurate the estimates were and inform future task planning. Keep on top of your different channels so that things don’t get missed or forgotten about – share tips like how to flag items, color-code calendar appointments or set reminders so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2021

We were due to go live with our pilot software launch but things didn’t feel right. It’s helpful to have a decision-making process or framework to guide you, especially when faced with complex problems that require additional info from others. There are 5 steps the decision-making process in project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 15, 2020

In this article we’ll cover everything you need to know about task management and how to keep your team on track managing their tasks. Task management is the process of identifying, recording, doing and closing a task. Here are 15 task management tips for effectively doing your work. 15 Tips for Task Management.

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Proofhub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Practically speaking, this would be a collaboration software , or platform, that updates in real-time so that team members know the “current” status of a task at any given moment. With a plethora of collaboration software options available, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. Do I need a timer function?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 19, 2018

This article, Slenke.com: How To Get Started [Software Review] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Slenke has been around since 2015, but you might not have heard of this Canadian-built project management software tool. The process is all pretty much the same. You can only add a due date.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

This Article allows you to explore these methodologies in-depth, tailor them to fit your unique project needs, and wield them to achieve unparalleled project outcomes. Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

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nTask

JUNE 3, 2021

Harvard Business Review states that collaboration activities, in recent years, have spiked by 50% or so. Collaboration overload can be characterized with the following: Miscommunication due to overcommunication. Lack of a proper code-of-conduct regulating collaborative activities. Lack of organized collaboration.

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Scrum.org

JULY 28, 2022

All quick tips are included in the Scrum Team Survey. Give it a try, and receive quick tips for each of the 30 topics the survey contains! So what are Quick Tips? Within the Scrum Team Survey, we call these 15% Solutions “Quick Tips”. The purpose of quick tips is to spark small and incremental change in your Scrum team.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It will look very much like a Gantt chart, but won’t be interactive and, therefore, less powerful than Gantt chart software. If you need more than a simple Gantt chart, try ProjectManager , an award-winning project and portfolio management software with powerful Gantt charts that do more without the difficulty of other digital Gantt charts.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 19, 2019

Before spending money on marketing projects that could be spent on something else, consider trying these ten marketing tips for a small business that cost nothing but the time it takes to learn and maintain them. One of the easiest things you can do as a business owner is to make sure your website is in tip-top shape with the basics of SEO.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Process mapping software is a vital tool for businesses looking to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. In this comprehensive review, we will delve into the world of process mapping software, exploring its purpose, benefits, and the key features to consider when choosing the right software for your business.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Execs love a pretty timeline, and in this article, I’m going to show you what you should be including in yours to wow your stakeholders (and build some credibility at the same time). The great thing about a timeline is that you can visually split the work into swimlanes that can be color-coded. We use colored circles on our timelines.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2021

This article aims to give you a couple of tips to become more aware of your metrics. In summary, some tips: Ensure your metrics are connected to your vision and mission. Organisations and processes are complex adaptive systems. Embed data collection in the working process. Lines of committed code.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Let me tell you about a project decision that was awkward for me — then I’ll share some tips on how to do decision-making better. We were due to go live with our pilot software launch but things didn’t feel right. Tip: Part of the decision-making process is to identify the decision-makers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 18, 2023

Lessons learned are key nuggets of information, tips and tricks, good practices and things to avoid that you pick up through delivering a project. The 3-step lessons learned process The lessons learned process is easier than you might think. Post-project reviews Your project does have a scheduled post-project review, doesn’t it?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

How should we review progress? Having read the policy/process document/standard operating procedure on Y, I have a few questions. What might my blind spots be in this process? What are your tips for managing multiple projects ? Book a power hour This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

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. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2023

To help you get on track with your productivity goals, we’ll look at some practical examples of how you could use your time efficiently, with case studies and real-life tips. I teach this strategy in my course, Mastering Multiple Projects , but a simple way to implement it is to color-code your list or add sub-headings.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

After $170m spent on a project to upgrade its computer system, the FBI project crumbled because the requirements were ill-defined from the beginning and the software didn’t function the way the agency had hoped. Tip Set meaningful and workable goals and put one person in charge of making final decisions.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 17, 2021

Does it run on seamless systems and processes? Before we share some best practices to help you lead and coach remote project management teams, let’s review some challenges you may already be facing. 7 Best Practices To Lead And Coach Remote Project Management Teams Our top seven tips are: 1. And what about your team members?—?are

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. Here are some tips for selling Agile project management methodology to stakeholders: 1.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. Talk briefly about your approach to delivery, what project life cycle you are going to follow, and the project planning process. Tip: Mention learnings from previous projects in here. Tip: Mention learnings from previous projects in here.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Software businesses face numerous challenges – from meeting tight deadlines to managing costs and ensuring customer satisfaction. It is crucial for IT managers to adopt efficient software business management practices to navigate these complexities successfully.

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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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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2022

All quick tips are included in the Scrum Team Survey. Give it a try, and receive quick tips for each of the 30 topics the survey contains! The more freedom your team has to shape its work, the more capable they will be to improve their process, remove impediments and deliver more value. So, what are quick tips?

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Scrum.org

MAY 20, 2022

I tried to write this article framework-agnostic. Your focus is mostly on writing code. Code on itself doesn’t generate business value. If it doesn’t address the needs of the stakeholders and/or the users of your product, then why write the code at all? Writing software is your primary focus. As a programmer….

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Optimizing efficiency and productivity is crucial for success, and this is where workflow software comes into play. By automating and streamlining your business processes, workflow software can help you save time, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity. Business Process Management is not a new concept.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. By the end of this article, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of how to approach requirements gathering (which we should really call eliciting requirements) for your next project!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 14, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at some simple triggers to use to see if you really can carry out all the work that’s on your To Do list. Check out our top tips for time management. Step 1: Review your current process. Take a look at your current process. Step 2: Review deadlines (be realistic).

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MPUG

MARCH 20, 2023

Engage stakeholders in the goal-setting process to ensure everyone is aligned and understands what is expected of them. Management plans for scope, schedule, cost, procurement, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, requirement management, change management, configuration management, and process improvement management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2022

It cites the Millennium Bug projects as calendar-bound planning risks, but there have been more recent examples, like last year’s 53 week year which messed up some software. The Directing manual does acknowledge that there are factors that can upset the agreement process. You then take this to the sponsor and ask for agreement.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Tip A handover email for your boss should be a summary of conversations that you have already had. Your handover notes also mean any month-end or reoccurring processes can be included. Include the next steps Your handover email to your manager should include the next steps for the formal handover process or the upcoming plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

Tip: Take risk attitude into account when allocating probability and impact, especially if you think the organization is risk averse. Receive 10% off the PM PrepCast Elite with code May22 during the month of May 2022. Read Our Review. It gives you a clear answer so it helps the decision making process happen without emotion.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The problem is that when there’s no agency processes in place, and your team isn’t organized properly, the latter tends to take up a lot of time, and may make up more of your day than is spent on your client-facing projects. Enter the realm of agency processes — an essential way that you can win back your time.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. Risk management process is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, addressing, and controlling risks. You’ll get the whole risk management process below.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2023

Apply this in your projects Code software to add in customers’ names and default to their location. Think tool tips, a well-populated online help section, FAQ, searchable terms and conditions, AI chatbots. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The most successful companies that are operating in the organizational world are the places that institutionalize the process of keeping their employees feeling more engaged with their work. So, to show your team that you genuinely care about their happiness and future with the company, here are some amazing tips that you can use.

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