Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to develop a leadership philosophy for your projects and what skills are useful to underpin your chosen ways of working. How do you develop a personal leadership philosophy? Your personal leadership philosophy can be the difference between success and failure on a project. Here are four tips.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 11, 2023

My favorite is the PMO assessment. Whether considering standing up a new PMO or revamping an existing, doing an assessment is a key initial step to setting one up. Though there are PMO maturity models, which are all good, I don’t like to talk about those right away. Yeah, I talk about this a lot when discussing PMOs.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

MARCH 26, 2023

You’re a PMO Leader! Being a PMO leader has been one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of my career. Thankfully, I’ve had some really good mentors along the way who showed me being a PMO leader and a project manager are two very different things. So, what are the traits of a PMO leader? Good times!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track. Check with your PMO. It could be over budget, running behind schedule or have uncontrolled scope changes (or all three).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project risk can be re-evaluated, and that can provide useful information for the program or portfolio team. The PMO will specify the route your project has to follow. If you are new to the idea or thinking about implementing one for your PMO, here is an example so you can see how it works. Risk management.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers plan, budget, monitor and report on the project with project management tools , sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it’s already been approved. A project can begin and certainly is designed to fail if there first wasn’t a plan devised to see it through, on time and within budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. Look at your project schedule and consider whether you have truly incorporated enough change management activities (and time/budget for those activities) in the plan. What you can do.

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Velociteach

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. Meta-leadership goes beyond conventional leadership attributes, emphasizing not only the possession of knowledge and skills but also a keen sense of observation and discernment. Who am I trying to please?

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 18, 2023

Now it’s time to create a PMO Business Case and start moving the needle from idea to reality. If you notice, I call it a PMO Business Case, not a PMO Charter. I don’t like the word “charter” when talking about creating PMO’s. Below are some of the key components of a PMO Business Case.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2023

Why do you want a PMO? That’s a hell of a question to ask when you’re the consultant asking a client why they want to start a Project Management Office (PMO). I had a list of questions jotted down to ask the leadership team. ” PMO was born. Do I feel that PMO’s can add value?

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Planview

MARCH 6, 2020

Executives expect PMOs to be the catalyst for this change. Success requires becoming a more “Adaptive PMO,” evolving how you plan, govern, and empower delivery teams to do their best work. This transition can be uncertain, but Planview is working with PMOs to make it easier as this new video demonstrates.

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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 will need your support, guidance and information to make an informed decision on next steps. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

With digital project management skills like effective online communication, robust leadership, data literacy, adaptability, professional and personal life stress management, and adept virtual team management, you can lead your projects to completion. Don't let the digital age leave you behind. Focus on building trust and transparency.

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Wrike

MARCH 25, 2021

What is an Agile PMO? Aren’t all PMOs supposed to be Agile and support transformative change? Does my organization need an Agile PMO? Keep reading to discover the benefits of Agile development and the specific set of features and organizational structure an Agile PMO offers that regular PMOs simply don’t.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

The abuse runs the gambit from insults or offensive remarks, to giving unmanageable workloads, to withholding pertinent information, to inappropriate email or social media, to stealing credit for work. The most obvious are impacts on project success, team performance, budgets and timelines. The impact of bullying on projects.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this article, we’ll tackle this very topic from the perspective of IT PMO and how it can shape work both inside and outside of the IT department. Let’s take it from the top: The IT PMO As established with our overview of the IT PMO , some of the key elements of the PMO include governance, intake, allocation, collaboration, and reporting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

But the budget is tight. Just quickly, as we’ll get deeper into examples in a minute here are some examples of activities that contribute to developing your skills professionally: Formal education Informal learning Being part of a professional body and participating in their activities On the job learning.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In the case of miss ing deadlines, there is a real and present danger the project will go ‘off the rails’ without anyone immediately being aware simply because there is a lack of information and intent. It’s imperative that your team has the information they need to succeed, and nothing can hinder that more than getting started too quickly.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 22, 2022

That means that projects are likely to be delivered late and over budget because the priority isn’t clear and time becomes randomized trying to juggle too much. Of course, the functioning of predictive artificial intelligence is based on current and past information collected within the company. When everything is #1 , nothing is #1.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of project management, effective leadership is a crucial factor in achieving the success of any endeavor. One leadership theory that has gained traction in recent years is the Situational Leadership Theory. Directing: Appropriate when team members are low on both competence and commitment.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The Project Management Institute periodically updates its A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge , which is informed by industry volunteers and recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). During the 1990s, PMI tripled its membership to 90,000 in 120 countries, under the leadership of then president Virgil R.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

There’s a lot riding on getting your PMO mission statement right. After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. Creating a powerful PMO mission statement doesn’t have to be difficult – but it does require some thought and careful planning.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Establishing the Foundation and the Pillars of Project Governance In project management, success isn't merely about meeting deadlines or staying within budget constraints; it's about delivering tangible value that aligns the project objectives with organizational goals.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Many of the authors, trainers and experts I contacted wrote back to me with A LOT of information. Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. There is one small thing, though.

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Planview

JANUARY 2, 2020

Financial services companies often operate with a traditional approach to project and portfolio management where annual budgets define how projects are funded and executed. In this case, the budget is adjusted at any time during the cycle to accommodate changes in customer requests. Budget limitations. Return on investment.

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 8, 2018

The Project Status report is a great way to provide lots of information about your project performance in a concise format. Communication is key to keeping everyone informed about your project. The status report keeps everyone informed. Ensures key stakeholders receive project information, for continued support and confidence.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2019

But the budget is tight. Just quickly, as we’ll get deeper into examples in a minute here are some examples of activities that contribute to developing your skills professionally: Formal education Informal learning Being part of a professional body and participating in their activities On the job learning. Click To Tweet.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

hours, personnel needed, and/or tasks) to ensure that a project can be completed on time and within budget. Change Control A formal process of documenting, reviewing, approving, and managing a change to a project’s scope, schedule, budget, or quality parameters. Capacity Planning To identify the number of resources (e.g.,

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

But, out of respect for the PMO manager who asked not to be named or have this published until his retirement in March of 2021, I held off. One of my first PMO managers had an Actuary background. He was amazing with data and fantastic at judging priority based on less than complete information. Today, 3/11, was his last day.

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Planview

JULY 9, 2019

Part 2: Lean Portfolio Management: Lean Budgets and Investment Funding. Traditionally, in an effort to maintain alignment and consistency across the portfolio, organizations have dedicated a centralized Program Management Office (PMO) to planning, program management, and solution definition. Support program execution.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

Each member of the team has a unique set of skills and responsibilities that contribute to the success of the project —ultimately, completing the project on schedule and on budget. In this case, let’s say it’s the chief information officer. On a small project, the manager might oversee each team member.

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Paymo App

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Ask for the resource forecast to get a clear view of the remaining project hours and go through the budget analysis as well, to make sure you don’t need extra funds. Meet the sponsor/PMO. The best way to learn about a project’s specifics is directly from its source: the sponsor or PMO that appointed you.

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Wrike

MAY 19, 2023

Scalability: A Clear Path Forward for Modern PMOs” took place over three separate sessions, featuring a stellar line-up of speakers including: Carolyn Lum, Industry Principal for PMO at Wrike, is a strategic business transformation leader who has led large-scale projects, programs, and portfolios across industries.

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Project Risk Coach

JULY 18, 2016

However, good leadership and stakeholder engagement lead to greater contentment among the troops. Help stakeholders understand that there is greater uncertainty in the early estimates — which should always be given as a range — because of a lack of information and definition of the project. 10 Doses of Happiness.

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MPUG

MAY 6, 2024

Furthermore, AI-driven document analysis can inform stakeholders by automatically generating clear and concise project updates, ensuring all parties are aligned with the project’s progress and objectives. Encouragement from leadership plays a significant role here. Finally, adopt an iterative approach to integration.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JUNE 1, 2020

How do they respond when budgets are changed? Executives must create a project-driven culture and provide strong leadership and visible sponsorship. 5] Organizations with 80% or more of projects being completed on time, on budget, meeting business intent, and having high benefits realization maturity. Or our US one?

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PM Basics

JANUARY 20, 2021

The best help for you is a book on leadership. Here’s the truth: Every book on leadership I read contains only 10% of tips applicable to the project manager’s role. Solution: The efficiency of reading books on leadership is relatively low for a project manager. But there’s also a catch: You need to find the right book.

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