Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is caused by lack of requirements management. The project manager is responsible for letting scope creep affect the project.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. PMO Gantt Chart Template The Gantt chart is one of the essential tools for project managers. We’ve collected 15 free templates that are suitable for a PMO.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

Shall we outsource the effort to one of the big consultancies — McBoston? ChatGPT : “To help the change effort in this scenario, I would suggest the following: Clearly communicate the vision and goals of the change to all stakeholders. This will help them understand the importance of the change and their role in it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? What can you do with a degree in project management? The simple answer is: you can get a job as a project manager. About 16% of project management jobs require a degree (not necessarily a project management degree). Let’s dive in!

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Not sure where to begin?

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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Importance of Change Transition within Business Management By Dr. Mark Reeson Abstract Change is a constant in business, and how a business manages change can have a big impact on its success. Proper transition planning and management can help a business navigate changes smoothly and minimize disruption.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. What is project communication management? who support it.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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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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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

For some roles, such as project and portfolio managers, we will have more time to focus on higher-reasoning skills such as data analysis, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving. AI tools can facilitate communication and project management across distributed teams.

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Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggle with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. However, history demonstrates that change is hard.

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Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2021

Smart leaders send their management teams on Agile training courses and leadership courses only to find that the learning doesn’t translate into action and therefore improvement. At Fractal we know the impact capable leadership has on programme productivity, risk control and change management. But it’s not.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Although 93% of organisations report that they use standardised project management practices , only 23% say that these practices are used throughout the organisation. When standardised project management practices aren’t used, it should come as no surprise that projects are failing.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Legal representation appeared in procurement management and became one of the knowledge areas that is needed in most companies for successful project delivery. But perhaps the most important responsibility was supporting the project team in risk mitigation efforts when necessary. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. However, history demonstrates that change is hard.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Our Australian client (I was with an international IT consultancy) had just signed the contract and I was meeting with the plain-spoken sponsor to discuss their quality requirements. Recognizes the owner’s perspective is dominated by funding issues, level of risk, and the need to hold the provider accountable for commitments.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. With the PMO structure, you can achieve higher success rates, better resource management, and improved stakeholder satisfaction. What is a Project Management Office?

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MPUG

DECEMBER 6, 2020

One of the hardest things to do when you are deep into managing a project is to see precisely when it is going off the rails. Well, the project recovery process does not have to be that hard, and you do not necessarily need high priced consultants to come in and fix it for you. Determine how the project was managed.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. They all seem to be led by highly experienced project managers who have the confidence and skills to deal with the complex sociopolitical environments of their projects, international and virtual teams and other factors that make their work particularly challenging.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

There are lots of routes into project management, as I explored recently in an article on how to become a project manager. But reading about what you should do to break into project management isn’t the same as hearing real stories of people who took that leap and got that project management job. Emma Seaton-Smith.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

When AI data interpretation is incorporated into decision making processes, there needs to be total trust and confidence in the interpretation calculation approach, the quality of the original data input and any risks of utilising the interpretation. Consultant and Trainer, International Institute for Learning. Elissa Farrow, .

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

For the last four years, I’ve published my annual women in project management blog for ProjectManager.com. Even after all that time, women in project management are still a hidden key to our global and economic sustainability. It’s Time to Change the Ratio. It’s Time to Change the Ratio.

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The Lazy Project Manager

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

And do the sponsors interact and engage on a regular, bi-directional manner with the project managers? If you don’t declare a complete and utter ‘No’ then the next step of the ‘ESP’ test is to consider any weak points in this ‘Executive board to Sponsor to Project Manager’ relationship. One point here.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 11, 2023

As a consultant, I love doing assessments. Project Managers are out there every day representing the PMO, so make sure they’re well prepared! Get a feel for what reports a PMO leader needs, what functional managers want to see, and metrics the C-suiters find important. Organizational Change Management.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

When AI data interpretation is incorporated into decision making processes, there needs to be total trust and confidence in the interpretation calculation approach, the quality of the original data input and any risks of utilising the interpretation. Consultant and Trainer, International Institute for Learning. Elissa Farrow, .

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Traxidy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Traxidy provides easy-to-use project work tracking software for Project Managers (PMs), project leaders, and teams to improve efficiency and increase project success. Traxidy is uniquely designed for Project Managers – by Project Managers. Simplify, assess and manage project risks with automated Risk log tracking.

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 2, 2022

Rubin Jen has been in the project management field for over 23 years, spanning aerospace, engineering, telecom, software development, outsourcing, consulting, not-for-profit and government sectors. Rubin is the principal of Beyond Execution, a project management/Agile training and consulting firm.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Today, we know that if someone has a low level of self-awareness, isn’t able to manage their emotions well and finds it difficult to relate to others, they won’t be as successful nor be looked upon as a great leader. . An emotionally unregulated project manager might instantly get angry and openly display that anger.

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The Lazy Project Manager

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

TAKE THE TEST: If you recognise this behaviour inside your organisation then you definitely have an attitude issue and your organisation needs to do a whole lot of Organisational Change Management [1] (OCM) and generally get out there making people realise that this stuff is important.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Do you need help managing a diverse array of stakeholders in your projects? This tool lets you visualize who needs your attention most and how to approach them, turning a complex web of relationships into a manageable plan. By: Meredith G. Does balancing varying interests and powers within a project confuse you?

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Binfire

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Project management is not only a popular career choice but also a profession that is in high demand. If you’re interested in a career in project management, there are a few things you can do to get started. Here are 10 ways to kick-start a career in project management. 10 ways to kick-start a career in project management.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. Read more: A Business Case in Project Management: Why Start a Project? Read further to get a handle on them.

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Techno-PM

MARCH 25, 2022

ITIL 4 Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value course ITIL 4 Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value Course This is an introductory level training that provides the knowledge and skills to identify, understand, analyze, communicate, and resolve issues that arise in business continuity management. Creating an environment conducive to change.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2024

Whether you have a Managed Service Provider (MSP) supporting your business already or not, reasons to contract with one vary as much as the providers out there ready to serve you. Companies When your business grows, managed IT can help you scale. From If you already have a MSP, why change?  Company growth is an easy example. When

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