Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Are you biased as a project manager? In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. A project manager is the linchpin of a successful project. Her leadership and guidance is of paramount importance during planning and execution. Anchoring bias in project management.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Project managers keen on levelling up in this field are well aware of the future benefits this industry offers. At present, project management is a high-income field, with many employment opportunities in various industries such as Information Technology (IT), finance, healthcare, and even construction sectors.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2021

I clearly remember being asked who was the Governor of the Bank of England during an interview with a bank – obviously I was faking being interested in the finance sector as I had no clue. And that means learning how to include your projects and your project management skills. I managed a capital budget of £8.6m

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

There was a question in our Facebook group recently: where can I get project management templates? And another question: where can I get free or cheap project management training materials? There are many premium project management templates available — including my template bundles and ebooks. And training to choose from.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things! Projects change the business. Operations run the business.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In the world of project management, uncertainty is an ever-present element that can greatly impact the success or failure of a project. It is essential for project managers to understand the nature of uncertainty and how it manifests in various forms. This uncertainty can impact project timelines and deliverables.

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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. They let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. They should help guide you to project success.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. This post queries whether a Chief Information Officer (CIO) position might be a good and realistic goal for a project manager. Finally, the post discusses whether and how a CIO role might even lead to CEO.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly 1 in 5 project managers have considered leaving their job: 37% of professionals have thought about quitting project management in the past year. So why are people leaving project management? Let’s start with this story from one project manager. Anonymous project manager. Why do project managers quit?

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

This post digs into this ambitious career objective, the required skills and attributes, strategy and project management as steppingstones to the CEO role, and attractive alternative career objectives. The role of a CEO is multifaceted, requiring a diverse skill set to effectively lead and manage an organization.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2018

If you’re looking for a program manager, then that means you’re looking for someone to manage a project portfolio. A program manager is just that, a person who is responsible for managing several projects at once, and they might even have to manage many programs.

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Binfire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Startup’s Guide for financial success Understanding Your Financial Health Being financially healthy is more than just having enough capital; it’s about understanding and managing your resources effectively. It involves understanding financial statements, budgeting, cash flow management, and forecasting.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is one of the biggest MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms available and offers many project management (PM) courses. Introductory project management courses. Intermediate project management courses. Related Video.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

What would you suggest to the leadership of that organization to help the change effort? Build a strong and diverse change management team to lead the effort. Follow-up question : Your answer is too much focus on traditional project management. Use agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban to manage the change effort.

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Project Bliss

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Have you ever wondered what career path could be next on the project manager career ladder? There are many possible options where you can apply the valuable skills you’ve honed as a project manager. I previously wrote about the different career paths that can lead to project management. Project Manager. Program Manager.

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Project Bliss

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When considering a project management career, there are some basic project management skills you need to know about. If you think a project management career is right for you, you possibly already have some great skills you need for the role. 10 Essential Project Management Skills You May Already Have. Budgeting Skills.

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Planio

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. If you’re a project manager or team leader gearing up to build a long-term product roadmap, this article is for you.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Finances are the heart of every business (and staff, of course). A financial controller oversees all of the accounting and budgeting. They analyze data, create financial reports, and advise senior management on financial decisions that optimize profitability. Why companies need a financial controller ?

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Planview

JANUARY 2, 2020

Since financial services institutions typically work within well-established practices to mitigate risks, new ways of working aren’t always immediately accepted. Financial services companies often operate with a traditional approach to project and portfolio management where annual budgets define how projects are funded and executed.

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Planview

APRIL 15, 2020

As executives consider changing priorities and reducing or reallocating budgets, enterprise portfolio or program management offices (EPMOs) are in the right position to take center stage. EPMOs and Finance, together, can ensure the leadership team is making the best decisions now and for the future.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 28, 2018

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. They let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. Budget position.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MARCH 14, 2019

Experienced managers know the value of the ‘elevator view’, that is, knowing when to press the button for the top floor to look down at the bigger picture, and when to descend to the ground floor to get down ‘amongst the weeds’. Strategic Risk Management. Can we ever achieve this ideal world?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2018

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. Phases of Project Management. In project management there are five phases: initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing.

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Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Have you wondered if project management was a good career path for you, and if so, just how to become a project manager ? You may be a natural born project manager. Project management may be your dream job. But maybe you have questions about project management as a career choice. What Does a Project Manager Do?

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re used to shipping features and new products, IT project management (ITPM) probably isn’t on your radar. IT project managers play a critical role in ensuring their company’s IT capability is dependable, up-to-date, and secure. Jump to a section: What is IT project management? The 5 phases of IT project management 1.

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WorkOtter

JULY 12, 2023

Project managers are among the most important professionals that operate in all industries today. When you want what’s best for your career as a project manager and the results that you deliver, you need the right tools for the job. The market for project management software is expected to grow at a roughly 11% rate today.

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Wrike

MAY 13, 2023

Project management has become crucial in ensuring that projects are executed on time and within budget while meeting stakeholders’ expectations. Before learning more about the career path of a project manager, it is essential to understand their role in a company.

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nTask

MARCH 4, 2022

Are you already planning to hire a project manager? Or, are you wondering if a virtual project manager can help you successfully execute your dream project? Project managers can help you with the delicate and timely execution , for starters. For that matter, why stop at only project management? Risk Management.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 12, 2023

The ability to inspire, engage and empower the project team, and being credible and trustworthy with stakeholders are power skills that organizations increasingly value in high-performing project managers. Rodolfo De Acutis discuss how power skills can enable your success as a project manager. Join us as Judith W.

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Leading Agile

JULY 22, 2022

Teams don’t own the risk around finance, technology, brand, and so on, so how can we reasonably expect the Teams to make it all come together? Many organizations operate “inside out” by creating project-oriented efforts that seek to keep their people busy and preserve the budget. Project-Focused Budgeting and Funding.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 20, 2020

Ahead of its January meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum published its Global Risks Report 2020, based on the input of 750 experts and outlining the biggest risks faced by economies over the next 10 years [1]. And if the WEF didn’t see a risk coming, then what hope do we have? Surely no-one could have predicted Covid-19?

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

Consider factors such as production capacity, supply chain management, and distribution channels. Consider the potential risks and uncertainties associated with expansion and have contingency plans in place to mitigate them. When creating your budget, consider both short-term and long-term financial goals.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 10, 2019

With the popularity of Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and Scrum, organizations are asked to justify the project manager’s role on a project. Scrum purists reject the idea of adding a project manager to the team as the team should be able to solve all the problems with the help of the product owner and scrum master.

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The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 1, 2017

And how can you Invest in great project management skills? And how can you Invest in great project management skills? You can see that is not just a matter of recruiting the best project managers. That helps of course, as does developing the best project managers. Perhaps we might begin with the PMO.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 30, 2022

The fact is, teams don’t own all the responsibilities and capabilities within the organization, for example, around things like finance, tech, and compliance. Here are the 6 key things standing in the way of real Business Agility, and how we can remediate and manage each one: . Product Management. Budgeting & Funding.

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MPUG

MARCH 29, 2020

Most project managers are aware that time is our most precious resource, particularly as the clock of deadlines keeps ticking. However, time isn’t the only resource us project managers need to concern ourselves with. Resource management requires detailed planning so the right resources are assigned to the right tasks.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2022

In this blog post, I give an overview of the Scrum Master role, describe how the role embodies 6 stances, and explain why I don’t consider servant leader and manager valid stances anymore. How is Scrum a framework to manage risk and deliver value sooner? budgeting, career paths, strategy processes,…).

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