Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The Initiating a Project process is designed to “establish solid foundations” according to the 2023 Managing Successful Projects official manual, also known as PRINCE2 7. Agree tailoring requirements The project manager is responsible for working out how to tailor the processes to fit the project. There are seven things to do.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. By Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

When I brainstormed a list of project management skills to put on my resume (which over here in the UK we call a CV), it was a long list. How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? Below, we’ll look at some examples of common project management skills for your resume.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

Where is artificial intelligence taking project management? AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. The impacts of artificial intelligence in project management. PWC predicts that 80% of project management work will be eliminated by 2030.

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Project-Management.pm

MARCH 14, 2017

It also means successfully identified the stakeholders and risks and the project are already in the plan, ready for implementation. The two governance processes should be implemented constantly to keep track of the scope creeps, risks , opportunities, and also safeguard the following resources from running out.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

You’ve probably heard project managers talk about project assurance, but what exactly is it? Provide advice to the project manager The assurance function will advise on who should be part of the project team. They can also help the project manager tailor the approach, methods or controls used to make sure it is fit for purpose.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them. Over the course of this blog, we’ll discuss how ITSM is implemented, managed and delivered to meet the needs of an organization and how project management software can help facilitate those processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

When I brainstormed a list of project management skills to put on my resume (which over here in the UK we call a CV), it was a long list. How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? How to include project management skills on your CV. Here’s how. Soft skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

PRINCE2 is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. Manage by stages. What is PRINCE2? And it’s not spelled PRINCE TWO! Who is PRINCE2 for?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. “Do I need a degree in project management?”

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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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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

In contrast to traditional project/program/portfolio managers dealing with individual projects/programs/portfolios, the role of a CPO is more strategic, he or she is a member of the executive board and oversees all project-related activities and their connection with an organization’s business strategy. What organizations require a CPO?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) 7 th Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into 3 performance domains. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

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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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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into performance domains. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 25, 2023

A Project managers can’t do it alone. We’ll also compare and contrast the roles of a project officer with a project manager and help you put together a job description if you’re in the market for one. A project officer assists the project manager. Project officers don’t exclusively work for one project manager on one project.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

What is A System for Value Delivery in Project Management Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager looking to improve your project management skills and help your organization grow? Take the next step towards mastering the value delivery system and project management. What is a System for Value Delivery?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s impossible to factor in everything — from weather to supply chains to change requests — something is going to conspire against your schedule and budget. This is why projects have a change control board. Project management is methodical, but change is not. Business Stakeholders. Business Stakeholders.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Project execution’s key purpose is to complete the work defined in the project management plan and to meet key project objectives. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. When you’re executing a project, you need to manage a lot of things: resources, costs, schedule and more.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you feeling overwhelmed by managing multiple projects that seem misaligned and inefficient? With Program Management, you harness the power to manage and strategically align your programs and projects to achieve collective benefits. What is Program Management? What is Program Management?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Then, you’ll find out how project management software can help you reduce waste and save time. It involves change management and touches on every department, which is why human resources are involved. Process implementation is how a business is able to stay competitive by having a framework to manage change.

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Alan Parker Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Introduction Purpose The primary purpose of the change enablement practice is to maximize the number of successful IT service and product changes by ensuring comprehensive risk assessment, authorizing changes, and efficiently managing the change schedule. Examples include routine updates and patches.

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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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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 22, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to effectively manage your projects amidst evolving requirements and stakeholder expectations? Project management involves various critical functions, from ensuring seamless coordination to task deadlines, articulating clear objectives, and managing resources.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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Henny Portman

OCTOBER 7, 2020

After nine years there is a new edition of the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) guide. It’s a best practice so I assume the changes will be incremental and not a revolution. Themes are essential aspects of governance required to ensure that the programme is aligned with the principles.

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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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Moira Alexander

JANUARY 18, 2017

PMI's Pulse of the Profession report shows "only 64 percent of government strategic initiatives ever meet their goals and business intent -- and that government entities waste $101 million for every $1 billion spent on project and programs.". 1550 -- the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 (PMIAA) into law.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2018

In doing so, I am of course taking as read that a brilliant project leader will have solid project management expertise and be able to plan and deliver their projects with confidence and assurance. How is management different from leadership? For me, the yellow bus driver is an able manager: the purple bus driver is a leader.

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iZenBridge

MAY 20, 2021

He told me that he handles technical end to end project management. He is not involved in managing and developing resources. Actually his main concern was – Am I eligible for PMP® certification as my designation is not Project Manager? You can take the PMP® exam even if your title is not project manager.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 3, 2020

It has been 10 years since The Lazy Project Manager was published and I have had the pleasure of presenting on this topic in 25 countries so far, but now, at the start of a new year, 2020 no less, I have decided that this will be the last year that I deliver ‘The Lazy Project Manager’ keynote. Based on a new book for 2020).

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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. Elissa is a past global board director with the Change Management Institute.

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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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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I recall a time when I was the program manager of a large initiative, and the PMs who reported to me would constantly roll their eyes when they had to submit their weekly status reports to the PMO. I recall having a disagreement on how “proper” risk statements should be written with the PMO manager.

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