Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

The way tech, economic, social and environmental considerations are evolving – heck, even the way public health affects workforce planning – will impact the way projects are run. 10 Project management trends you need to know. Here are the top project management trends for 2022 that are already shaping the world of project delivery.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As a project manager, you are expected to have all-round skills encompassing the technical fields of project management like planning and scheduling, through to the interpersonal skills like communicating up and influencing others. Learn how to help your team manage risk so you can split the work between you.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

The gate process also has other benefits for everyone involved: Shorter planning horizon. When you plan in stages, you gain the benefit of only needing to do detailed plans for the next stage. Risk management. The phases of a typical predictive lifecycle are: Idea or concept phase Initiate Plan Execute Close.

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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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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Alternatively, there are MBA programs that offer project management options or the opportunity to specialize. The risk of a undergraduate degree in project management is that you actually find out you don’t much like it after all and then you’re stuck with it. What can you do with a degree in project management?

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Traxidy

JULY 13, 2022

Your Project Change Management Should Never be a Surprise. You’re on a tight project schedule and you’ve been managing multiple unplanned work activities to keep your project on track as planned. Ultimately, the situation leaves you with no alternative but to request a change. By: Steve McBroom, CEO, Traxidy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

If that’s you, be on the look out for these kinds of job titles, as you can probably enter project management higher up the ranks: Project manager Senior project manager Program manager Business change manager Organizational change manager Delivery manager PMO manager.

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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. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. Discover how a PMO can be a game-changer for your organization.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 18, 2019

In a new report from Strategy Execution, 86% of organisations which are delivering change through programmes and projects struggle to prioritise work streams and resources. There are further stats; 45% lack change management skills; 29% have poorly resourced initiatives; 27% lack project management skills.

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Project-Management.pm

MARCH 25, 2017

It’s safe to say that Project Management Office ( PMO ) has numerous advantages and the results it impacts to the organization have been effective and helpful. Every existing organization around the globe are swearing by PMO. Over the years PMO profitability seems non-existent. However, it has its downsides.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

So we thought it would be a great idea to take a look at what core qualifications are required of project managers and define their responsibilities and the common job descriptions for several PM roles. What Does a Project Manager Do? Related: Secrets to a Great Project Manager Resume. Project Planning. Risk Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2017

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. Although I am guilty of using ‘plan’ and ‘Gantt chart’ interchangeably. So what does go in the project management plan? Below you’ll find 20 things that make up a comprehensive project management plan. Be pragmatic though.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2017

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. Although I am guilty of using ‘plan’ and ‘Gantt chart’ interchangeably. So what does go in the project management plan? Below you’ll find 20 things that make up a comprehensive project management plan. Be pragmatic though.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Through expert knowledge, tools, and techniques tailored to rigorous program requirements and business cases, this approach optimizes resource use, ensures cost-effective organizational change, and solidifies strategic alignment across all project activities. Ready to transform how your projects contribute to your organizational goals?

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Change management is a critical aspect of any successful project. By effectively managing change, organizations can minimize disruption, build stakeholder support, and achieve project objectives. One of the key factors in successful change management is clear and consistent communication.

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” Project management offices have exploded in popularity over the last decade. Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO? Who Staffs the PMO?

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Planview

APRIL 6, 2022

It can transform the way organizations plan and execute projects. For all the time and resources organizations invest in new software, they often experience a similar challenge ­­­– a resistance to change from within. You’ll learn three best practices to improve the success of your change management journey.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Backlog A list of tasks, features, or requirements to be addressed by an agile project manager or team and is often associated with Agile methodologies. Baseline An original plan for measuring performance and tracking changes. Capacity Planning To identify the number of resources (e.g., effectively and efficiently.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It is able to (with proper prompting) write poetry, generate code, plan vacations, translate languages and do much more. Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive. Rich Maltzman , PMP, recently retired from a 40-year career in the telecom industry, with the last 30 years in a Global PMO role.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Now imagine that a senior executive starts off his day and decides first to have a quick look at the project dashboard expecting to see metrics such as the current status of projects, earned value indices in terms of money and performances, and top risks. Welcome to the concept of the Project Management Office or PMO.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There’s always going to be some risk involved in a project, but often it’s how well you prepare and control that risk that marks good project management. If you’re interested in the steps you need to take to use Six Sigma in your project, then read about the method in our simple Six Sigma guide for project managers.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Here, I’ve categorized some of these differences across the initiation, planning, execution and close lifecycle steps. In a program, the program manager will also staff a project management office (PMO) to help manage program scope, costs and overall timeline. Project vs Program Management Planning.

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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. But taking part responsibility for producing the business case can be a smart move that helps th e project manager to step up and Bridge the Gap Between Strategy and Delivery.

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Traxidy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The intuitive project workspace offers an easier way to track, manage, collaborate and report on the real day-to-day planned and unplanned project work in one centralized and automated place. Traxidy is uniquely designed for Project Managers – by Project Managers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 20, 2019

– and if your projects have run like mine this year, your carefully planned deadlines no longer coincide with the dates that you are going to be out of the office. However carefully I plan it, I always seem to end up putting someone else through a stressful time as they have to act on or resolve an issue while I’m out of the office.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Business leaders and corporate executives need to find the optimal way to achieve growth while at the same time, manage the risks. All business initiatives are achieved through projects, so assessing and ranking these projects in order of importance to the business strategy give organisations the confidence to embrace risk.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 23, 2017

These days I’m doing a lot less technical project management and a lot more business-led project management and change management. The reviews are good and if you can overlook the imperfect English on the website (the team is Bulgarian) this seems like a solid solution for managing straightforward tasks and projects.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 9, 2020

It can also help you to step out of your comfort zone, become more willing to take calculated risks, and will serve to make your role more varied. This could mean that requirements change mid-project, or that new data emerges, which challenges key assumptions. This post first appeared on PMO Perspectives Blog.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 23, 2020

We do plan to answer those for you at the end of the session. I’m the director of the PMO, University of Washington. Bill Dow: I was at Microsoft for almost 14 years where I ran eight PMOs there. And you can access that by logging into mpug.com, click the my account button, and then click on the transcript link.

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PM Times

APRIL 7, 2021

It will discuss why the Core IT Complexity model is a good approach for most IT organizations and why it is important to determine project complexity as an ongoing and integral part of the Change Management and Risk Management process. It can also indicate potential risks to existing projects. Introduction.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Arrow Diagramming Method A network diagramming technique that represents the start and end of activities with arrows to help with scheduling in the project planning phase. Baseline A baseline is an estimate of the project’s scope, schedule and costs that is created during the planning stage. It is also called a Business Case.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MAY 8, 2022

The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle, developed by W. This post looks at what the PDCA cycle is, dives into the specifics of the four steps, looks at pros and cons, and enumerates where it can enhance strategy and project management efforts. Do – Execute the plan in a small scale test, and generate relevant performance data.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2024

Companies contract with MSPs for a variety of reasons, including cost savings, efficiencies, scalability, and taking responsibilities off your plate and having someone else manage IT for you.  Have a plan. Ensure the plan is detailed with ownership assigned. Escalations One aspect that’s often missed is change management. Sure,

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible for anyone who is engaged to help an organisation set up a new PMO or advise on improvements to an existing PMO to reach out for some help.

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The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 6, 2021

What is a Value-Driven Project Resource Management? Project resource management by PMO has changed significantly in the last 20 years. It has evolved into a highly value-driven resource management solution. How Value-Driven Resource Management can be a Game Changer for the PMO?

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

The day Lydia Agnese started her new role as PMO manager at Northstar Travel Group, she received some big news. As companies face escalating competition, and the pace of change continues to heat up, more companies are adopting new project management methods to meet market needs. Trend #1: A Focus on Delivering Value.

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