Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

Are you ready to dive into my Google Project Management: Professional Certificate review? I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager, and those courses helped me understand the skills, tools and techniques required to succeed leading projects.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2022

John Kotter’s 8 step Change Management Model is a strong framework that has been used to implement change in many organizations. This post examines the model, its advantages and disadvantages, and its value to strategists and project managers. What Is the John Kotter Change Management Model?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Project managers’ reports are the means by which these types of deliverables are presented to clients and stakeholders. In order to meet their needs, a project management software must be able to filter the many data inputs to deliver the proper output. All project activity is managed against the project plan.

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Moira Alexander

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Project management involves the use of people, processes and methodologies to plan, initiate, execute, monitor and close activities. While project management and change management are two areas often work side-by-side -- and they should -- there are some similarities. Characteristics of Project Management.

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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 Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 30, 2022

Kurt Lewin’s Change Management Model is known for its simplicity. It breaks an organizational change process down into three basic steps. What Is the Kurt Lewin Change Management Model? Lewin was considered to be a pioneer in the field of change management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are many ways to avoid project failure, one of which is using project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that empowers teams to plan, manage and track projects in real time. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to plan, manage and track projects in real time. Learn more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

This article, Project Management Trends (2018 Edition) , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Project management is no different: we see trends come and go, or stay with us and develop over time. Recently I’ve been reflecting on what the shifts are and where that is taking us as project managers.

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MPUG

MARCH 20, 2023

The Project Manager (PM) must understand and articulate the goals and objectives. A face-to-face conversation is preferred, although a video chat is acceptable in the state of connectivity today. Requirement management plan. Change management plan, is connected to baselines for scope, schedule, and costing.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This range accounts for the many factors that could affect the pace at which adoption occurs, including regulation, levels of investment, and management decision making within firms [3]. Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive. Human Capital Optimization. Active Assistance.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 16, 2021

It highlights milestones and other performance metrics, including risks, issues, changes, etc. It also opens up discussions about problems that the project manager is facing and gives that information to the stakeholders sooner rather than later. ProjectManager.com’s Progress Report Template. Project Top Line Information.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Project management is thriving. We’re just happy to help people manage their projects with our project management software , blog posts and videos that offer practical solutions to things like time management, using resources more effectively and managing teams. The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers.

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MPUG

JULY 17, 2023

I recently had a recorded interview with Stuart Taylor on project management. While that specific video is not out yet, you can find his videos on YouTube. Let’s define what we mean when we use this term in the context of project management. What does it indeed mean to be “pragmatic” in project management?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This free project charter template is what you’ll follow to create the document to present to a senior management person within the organization, usually called a business sponsor. A project charter, on the other hand is based on the SOW and gives the project manager the authority for a project kick-off. First, it’s not a solo mission.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2019

There’s one thing constant across every project: change. Change management is how projects stay on track. A change log template is the tool that makes it all possible. If you’re looking for a way to control and manage change in your projects, then download ProjectManager.com’s free change log template.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 8, 2023

How to Write a Project Charter The Project Charter is often the first document that the actual project manager of the project writes. Other documents, such as Business Case and Feasibility, are done prior to committing to the project – and a project manager who writes these can be a strong candidate to manage the eventual project.

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Planview

APRIL 6, 2022

Demand management software helps companies improve productivity, reduce bottlenecks, and make better-informed decisions. For all the time and resources organizations invest in new software, they often experience a similar challenge ­­­– a resistance to change from within. Saying no to change is easy. But there’s a catch.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 18, 2024

Managing projects effectively can be daunting, especially with multiple project tasks, tight deadlines, and the need for constant collaboration. The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better. Ready to take your project management skills to the next level? The good news is you can.

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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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Wrike

APRIL 15, 2024

I was taught the basics of Wrike by my manager at first, but after a week I got into practice and did some trial and error,” she explained. Everything will remain on the same software and there’s no risk of losing data.” But change didn’t come as easily for the rest of Nitisha’s team.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2019

The project requirements are broken into seven subsections: user requirements, functional requirements, system requirements and software interfaces, user interface requirements, workflow activities, change management and risk management. ProjectManager.com’s task management features— Click to learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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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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Moira Alexander

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In " How to pick a project management methodology (PMM) ," I covered the some of the most recognized methodologies, as well as a few high-level factors, that may impact selection decisions. Keep in mind, this process itself may require reassessment and modifications as business factors change. Related Video. Thinkstock.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 15, 2023

But have the problems people want to solve with Agile adoption changed? Video Timestamp: 0:00) A lot of the people that were trying to adopt Agile weren’t trying to adopt Agile so much from the perspective of inspecting and adapting and changing. WHAT ARE THE REAL REASONS PEOPLE WANT TO ADOPT AGILE?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

With features like simultaneous editing, chat functionality, and video conferencing, teams could collaborate as if they were in the same room, regardless of their physical location. Project management capabilities: Team leaders can assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress, all within the collaborative software platform.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

CRM software can play an integral role in helping you manage your relationship with your customers and increasing customer loyalty. A CRM tool or Customer Relationship Management tool helps you manage and optimize marketing, sales, and customer service. CRM tool makes sure that customer communication is well served by all means.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 22, 2022

The Satir Model for Change provides a very personalized approach to the stages that we as individuals, teams, and even organizations pass through during times of change. This post examines what the Satir Change Model is, how it is an important consideration for strategy, and how project managers can leverage it to provide leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area. How many knowledge areas are there in project management?

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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. What is the future of Agile and Scrum?

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Online PM Courses

AUGUST 6, 2018

As a project manager, your ablity to negotiate for what you need is part of your route to success. – 7 – Project Management. It would be easy to conclude that projects fail because of poor Project Management. Projects fail under an absentee #project manager Click To Tweet. There is nothing wrong with changes.

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iZenBridge

JUNE 18, 2019

So, let’s begin by answering the question – What is a change request in project management? As per PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition , Change Request is a formal proposal to modify a document, deliverable or baseline. We can say it is a tool to ask for a change in an approved plan or a project document.

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Moira Alexander

MAY 18, 2016

Inaccurately defined deliverables is one of the biggest risk factors when it comes to project success or failure. Project managers should slow things down enough at the beginning stages to be able to accurately gather all pertinent information from key stakeholders before charging ahead. Here are just a few.

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nTask

OCTOBER 27, 2021

You can conduct audio and video calls, exchange comments, feedback, etc. Manage workflows using Gantt charts. The successful accomplishment of tasks is entirely dependent on the performance of your employees, how they manage their workload and how tasks are completed on time. These tools can include: Video conferencing tools.

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ProProfs Project Management

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Be Serious About Change Management. Deploy a Reliable Project Management Application. Project management has four phases that include Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closure. During the execution phase of project management, you keep a tab on several processes. Such as: Time Management. Cost Management.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to a suite of integrated software applications that enable organizations to manage and automate various functions across their entire enterprise. These functions typically include finance and accounting, human resources, supply chain management, customer relationship management, and more.

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