Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

PRINCE2 has its roots in the UK public sector and government but is now used and loved around the world. They all help you learn how to manage a project lifecycle through controllable stages and implement appropriate governance, including a project board. 7 Best PRINCE2 Books for 2023 (Including PRINCE2 Agile Books). *23

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Prince2 Certification PMI Governance 414

Kiron Bondale

MARCH 27, 2023

In both of these books, he provides compelling arguments supported by a number of case studies taken from different domains to show that while some might envision the future as becoming more and more digital, we will continue to cherish and yearn for analog experiences. technologies whereas others marginalize their potential. Similarly, A.I.

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ChatGPT 2022 Governance Government 177

Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

They might place greater faith in senior leadership’s ability to overcome significant issues with the project. While I’m in favor of the first two suggestions, there is always a risk with the third of micro-management or overly heavy governance.

Sustainability 358

Sustainability Governance Government Leadership 358

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Strong leadership in projects is important for success, so getting your project board and/or project steering group set up as soon as you can is a good start. Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. What is a project board?

Governance 358

Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 358

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects. We were all set for a big client success and who better than the British Government for good publicity! As it turns out, plenty due to my ill-advised approach. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

Governance 121

Governance Government Process Underperforming Technical Team 121

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Successful CEOs Ram Charan and Larry Bossidy define execution in their book Executive: The Discipline of Getting Things Done : “Execution is a specific set of behaviors and techniques that companies need to master in order to have a competitive advantage. Ineffective corporate governance. Lackluster leadership. Execution Gaps.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Peter Taylor, Ron Rosenhead and Vicki James have just written a book called Strategies for Project Sponsorship , about (surprise, surprise) project sponsors. 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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

First came PRINCE in 1989 as the UK government standard for IT project management. There are other differences: the PMBOK® Guide usefully covers procurement, whereas PRINCE2 assumes you are operating in an environment constrained by a contract, because of its roots in government IT projects. No, not that I’m aware of.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. A British government agency, the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, licensed it for use in government IT projects back in 1979. It was renamed PRINCE. Directing gets a process of its own.

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Prince2 Technical Review Governance Government 358

Kiron Bondale

AUGUST 29, 2021

Third, there needs to be encouragement and commitment from leadership to help the team self-organize. Checks and balances are required but these should be done in the spirit of lean governance rather than of micromanagement. It’s available on Amazon.com and on Amazon.ca as well as a number of other online book stores).

Governance 207

Governance Government Lean Leadership 207

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s all the stuff you know to do anyway, because it’s part of what it means to operate in a leadership role in a modern organization, whether you are working on iterative, predictive or hybrid projects. I’ll update the article when more information is available. Domain I: People.

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Technical Review PMI Influencer Leadership 466

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

At least, the 1950’s were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. I talk about how to choose, get started and collaborate with technology in my PMI best-selling book, Collaboration Tools for Project Managers.

2008 355

2008 Leadership Manufacturing PMI 355

The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. Public Sector Project Manager Selection In most government agencies, PMs were seen more so as project monitors rather than project managers. The assignment as a government project monitor was seen as an add-on to one’s normal job.

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Aerospace Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Governance 147

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

For example, in the UK, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority manages projects and shares best practices for UK government projects. In the United States, the Government Accountability Office publishes regular reports into major projects. These are all great sources of examples of projects.

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Retail Governance Government Healthcare 407

The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

In the foundation course and book, the entirety of the framework is explained to give content to the learner of what ITIL is, why it is important and how to apply its principles. You may choose not to adopt certain aspects; those that you do adopt will continue to mature as you refine your internal processes and governance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s all the stuff you know to do anyway, because it’s part of what it means to operate in a leadership role in a modern organization, whether you are working on iterative, predictive or hybrid projects. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

Technical Review 298

Technical Review Software Review PMI 2023 298

Kiron Bondale

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

For example, running a project in a long-standing, large organization usually involves heavier governance and oversight than that for a startup. If you liked this article, why not read my book Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice which contains 100 other lessons on project leadership? Context (at all levels) counts. (If

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Influencer Governance Government Software Developers 194

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 15, 2017

Amy’s spoken at a TEDTalk, served in the US Army, and is writing a book. I currently perform IT Project Management for the US Government in Stuttgart, Germany. In my career I have served as an Army Officer on Active Duty, as a contractor in the IT field for the US Government and for the past ten years as a Government Civilian.

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2007 Governance Government Construction 304

Kiron Bondale

MAY 16, 2021

In one of my earlier articles , I had proposed the use of behavioral nudges to help improve project governance. If you liked this article, why not pick up my book Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice which contains 100 other lessons on project leadership?

Sustainability 229

Sustainability Governance Government Leadership 229

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects. We were all set for a big client success and who better than the British Government for good publicity! As it turns out, plenty due to my ill-advised approach. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

Governance 60

Governance Government Process Underperforming Technical Team 60

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 28, 2018

You might use the term Project Board or Governance Committee, or something else that means a similar thing. It’s generally acknowledged that having strong leadership is important for project success, so getting your Project Steering Group set up as soon as you can is a good start. The Governance Framework.

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Governance Government Finance Risk Management 232

Kiron Bondale

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Twelve years ago, Daniel Pink doubled down on purpose with his book Start with Why and made it part of his intrinsic motivation triad. If you liked this article, why not read my book Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice which contains 100 other lessons on project leadership?

Governance 207

Governance Government Risk Leadership 207

Kiron Bondale

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

If you liked this article, why not read my book Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice which contains 100 other lessons on project leadership? It’s available on Amazon.com and on Amazon.ca as well as a number of other online book stores).

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Risk Management PMI Construction Budget 328

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! Compliance and governance : In some industries, organizations must adhere to strict regulatory and governance requirements. Foster a culture of trust : Work with leadership to promote a culture of trust, empowering Scrum teams to make decisions and self-manage.

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ChatGPT Technical Review 2023 SCRUM 177

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The role of leadership in project management. No matter what level of project management you are at though, leadership is an essential and valuable part of your role. The importance of leadership can’t be understated. And leadership skills make up one third of the PMI Talent Triangle. Leadership is about people.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There are peaks and troughs — Peter Taylor, AKA The Lazy Project Manager , talks about this in his book of the same name. However much you tailor and go light on governance, there is still some prioritizing, organizing and compromise with which projects are done and how they get done. Book a call. The work is stressful.

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Risk Management Finance 437

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2022

And this means three things to me: The Governance Hierarchy This is your sponsor, steering group, project board, project auditors and assessors, and anyone else who has a responsibility for the proper performance of your project. This means giving leadership and support, guiding and developing them, and allocating work wisely.

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Digite

JANUARY 7, 2018

Irrespective of where you are in your Kanban journey, here is a comprehensive list of the top Kanban books that will help you with knowledge, insights and experience related to Kanban and ensures an empowered journey towards achieving your business goals. We highly recommend the following 10 books to all Kanban practitioners and students.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2020

To ensure that all project requirements and solutions comply with our organisation’s Information Governance processes and other policies. Leadership, motivational, negotiating and influencing skills in a matrix environment. To comply with all IT security and data governance requirements, as laid out in our IT strategy and policies.

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Construction Certification Governance Government 326

Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

every book written about project management, the PMO is at the apex of a pyramid. But Robert Gates, former Defense Secretary [and holder of many other government titles] writes that he often. This is about funnels, but we start with the concept of an apex.In Fair enough.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2018

The first part of my book sets out the four essentials of team leadership, and a great project leader must constantly address each of these and keep them in balance: focus on individuals, build and share a clear plan, foster a true sense of team spirit, and communicate relentlessly – and well. What kind of leadership is this?

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Leadership 2018 Risk Management Governance 241

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

Nearly 70% of project professionals thought that team management was crucial, with 62% reporting they felt project control and governance was key. I have a ‘to do’ book, lists of things to do, the bigger/more asterisks, the more important. Literally, it is whatever is on fire today. I have to write things down.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management Engineering 373

The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

VE and VA terms are most frequently used on government projects rather than in traditional project management applications. EVMS is still being used, especially on government projects. His latest book, Project Management Next Generation: The Pillars for Organizational Excellence , co-authored with Dr.

2023 157

2023 Engineering Project Life Cycle Technical Review 157

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2021

Dr Penny Pullan is recognized for creative collaboration for project professionals, plus Virtual/Hybrid Leadership. She’s the author of Making Workshops Work: Creative collaboration for our time’ (PIP, 2021) and the bestseller Virtual Leadership , a CEO Today Top 5 book for lockdown (Kogan Page, 2016). Transcript. Elizabeth.

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Technical Review Leadership Energy 2001 303

Henny Portman

JULY 26, 2020

Levine wrote with People Over Process – Leadership for Agility a very pragmatic and down to earth book about leadership and agile projects. The classic formulation of agile in the Agile Manifesto has no role for leadership. The book is divided into four sections. See the Quick Reference Card leadership for agilty.

Software Review 93

Software Review Process Lean Leadership 93

The IIL Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Executives and project governance personnel must provide project teams with the criteria for when to shut down a project. In the past, project managers made primarily technical decisions and business decisions were the responsibility of the governance personnel or senior management.

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2024 Leadership Executing Governance 78

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The creation of project management forms, guidelines, templates, and checklists accompanied by the waterfall project management methodology placed significantly more emphasis on the tools for project management than on the project management leadership styles or interpersonal skills needed. Directional complexity.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Risk Management Executing Governance 88