Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many projects risk failure during the closure phase due to overlooked details, miscommunication, teams disbanding too early, or simply the rush to finish. Imagine steering your project to a successful close, with every stakeholder satisfied and every team member proud of the collective achievement.

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Closing Technical Review 2015 Risk Management 52

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. Am I being closed-minded?

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Leadership Software Review Closing Technical Review 98

Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Thoughtlessly making assumptions or ignoring risks can lead to critical problems.

Risk Management 79

Risk Management Risk Cadence 2023 79

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? you can use to help you close those gaps, yet it isn’t easy. Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. Lackluster leadership.

Executing 499

Executing Project Life Cycle Software Review Technical Review 499

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

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 As you can see, this equates to the acronym BRAG. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk.

Software Review 287

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 287

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

Teamwork encourages risk-taking Working as a team encourages risk-taking. When you shoulder the responsibility yourself, you may be inclined to take fewer risks because the personal and professional consequences of failure. Additionally, risk identification is easier as there are more perspectives to draw from.

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Risk Management Leadership Risk Innovation 302

Susanne Madsen

JUNE 22, 2023

Thanks to Tim Marshall, Unsplash Feelings of belongingness and uniqueness are at the heart of inclusion A 2014 study by Catalyst , highlighted the striking similarities across six major countries in how employees characterize inclusion and the leadership behaviors that help to foster it.

Leadership 78

Leadership 2014 Innovation Controlling 78

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. Project managers are in charge of managing teams during the initiating, planning, scheduling, monitoring and closing phases of a project. Project Manager Responsibilities.

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Project Life Cycle Prince2 Certification PMI 414

Planio

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Unfortunately, 77% of organizations say that they lack great leadership. So, it only makes sense that to keep your team together and happy (and avoid project failure ), you need to level up your leadership game. That’s where servant leadership comes in. Jump to a section: What is servant leadership? How is it unique?

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Agile Technical Review 97

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

They should have experience, leadership skills and certifications that can help differentiate themselves. Those are called the project phases and they are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and, finally, closing. Closing Phase Once the final deliverable is produced, the project isn’t officially over.

Software Review 363

Software Review Monitoring Technical Review Risk Management 363

Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

If the sponsor or key risk owners are ignoring looming threats, the steering committee could push them to do more and can encourage these stakeholders to take a more proactive stance. Boards are often actively involved in the succession planning process for leadership positions, helping to cue up the best candidates for key leadership roles.

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Planning Risk Management Leadership Governance 334

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

You should look at what happened on past projects because that helps mitigate risk on your current project. You can tailor to fit the project’s: Size Importance Environment Team culture Risk Complexity. It’s the practice that enables the project leadership, effective communication, and team empowerment.

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Prince2 Technical Review Governance Government 358

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Decision gates are part of empowering decision-making and ensuring the right people make the call as to whether a project progresses (or is closed). Risk management. Project risk can be re-evaluated, and that can provide useful information for the program or portfolio team. Stakeholder engagement.

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Prince2 Governance Government PMO 396

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. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk. Close what you can, picking off priority problems first.

Software Review 370

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 370

The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 15, 2021

One of the ways that Blue Ocean Strategy incorporates execution is through its approach to leadership. Blue Ocean Leadership is pretty simple in concept, and requires commitment and effort with a few basic principles to succeed. The Blue Ocean Approach to Leadership. The Leadership Canvas (or Profile).

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Executing Leadership Construction PMO 97

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Anything that has a start and a finish, resulting in a product, is a project and its life cycle requires the oversight and leadership of a project manager. Program managers specialize in managing a group of closely related projects that are part of a program. Risk Management. Leadership skills. Risk management.

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Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI 441

The IIL Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

As a project manager, your responsibilities can range from using your professional skills and knowledge to help the members of your team to initiate, plan, execute, perform and monitor, and finally close the project. while a seasoned professional with a few years of experience can earn close to $100,000.

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2024 Finance Certification Risk Management 78

Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 9, 2022

With gyms closed in Ontario due to the soaring cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, I haven’t been witness to the usual annual phenomenon of fitness newcomers doing excessive work outs for the first couple of weeks of January only to stop by the end of the month once other higher priority activities surface.

Risk Management 330

Risk Management Risk Closing Leadership 330

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 27, 2020

Helen replied to this one saying: I use Sharepoint PRIME which allows collaboration and enables me to see the traditional PM tools e.g. Gantt Chart, Risk Log etc. I’d recommend Penny Pullan’s book, Virtual Leadership. The great thing about this webinar was that people started answering each others’ questions.

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PMI Closing Leadership Risk Management 328

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Initiation: Here’s where you set out the project scope , the goals, the organization of the project, its business case, its constraints, who the stakeholders are, what the risks are, the project controls, the reporting framework, etc. So essentially, anything project related is under the purview of the project manager.

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Project Life Cycle Software Review Monitoring Budget 399

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project directors are responsible for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. As the project director is a leadership role, so is a project manager. Duties and Responsibilities.

Finance 279

Finance Monitoring Technical Review Software Review 279

NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

Interpersonal factors include the tools for managing operational workflows and communications, trust and leadership support, and dynamic cross-functional team contributions, among others. Leadership should also support open and collaborative culture , instead of breeding competition and office politics, as means to career progression.

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Agile Influencer Leadership Governance 119

PM Basics

JUNE 17, 2020

This is complete guide on leadership in project management. Here you’ll learn: What is leadership in project management in practice? Key Concepts of Leadership. Leadership Without Authority. Leadership In Project Management: What Does it Mean? Let’s get clear on what does leadership in project management means.

Leadership 106

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Technical Review 106

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

One such industry that has been profoundly impacted by this technology is Product Management and Leadership. In this blog post, we will explore how the use of AI can help improve product management and leadership in organizations today by harnessing technological innovation to advance business output.

Artificial Inteligence 59

Artificial Inteligence Leadership Innovation Healthcare 59

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Disadvantages of teamwork can include conflict between team members, difficulty in making decisions, and feelings of isolation from the rest of the company if you’re not working closely with others on a daily basis. Better risk management 4. Better risk management. Or business risk more generally. It takes longer 5.

Risk Management 436

Risk Management Risk Closing Leadership 436

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 let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. Risks and issues. Budget position.

Governance 358

Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 358

NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

This is followed closely by 29% of the organizations that are unable to align their organizational culture with the values and key principles behind the Agile framework. Organizations can employ a migration framework depending on their readiness to transition, incorporate change, manage risks and enable a culture of a truly Agile enterprise.

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Agile Software Review Technical Review Leadership 114

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They standardize best practices and oversee related business administration, risk management and change management. They’ll work closely with the executive team to define project priorities, implement opportunities, address challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.

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PMO Software Review Governance Government 341

Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines the five process groups as Initiate, Planning, Execution, Monitor & Control and Closing. . Managers supporting individuals on an agile team will find the Professional Agile Leadership course helpful. . The Project Management Process. * Tips for Agile Delivery. Conclusion.

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Agile Monitoring SCRUM Technical Review 235

Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By identifying and categorizing project risks, developing effective strategies for navigating uncertainty, and harnessing the power of leadership, project managers can mitigate risks and increase the likelihood of project success. Common types of risks in project management include technical risks (e.g.,

Risk Management 36

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 36

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2021

Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking. The Competencies You Need As A Project Manager Today. I’d say that the competencies you should be looking to develop as a project manager are definitely ‘soft skills’ in their widest form.

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Underperforming Technical Team Certification Influencer Risk Management 469

Paymo App

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Suppose you’re a project manager and have all your ducks in a row: sufficient industry experience, a PMP accredited certification, and a handful of successfully delivered projects that recommend you for a leadership position. This means your role is not anymore limited to planning, executing, and closing projects.

Leadership 132

Leadership Certification Energy Risk Management 132

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

If you are close to your recertification deadline, read my guide on how to quickly earn PDUs for renewal. All Ways of Working PDUs count towards Project Management Professional ( PMP )® maintenance, even if they are in a subject that feels more aligned to a different certificate, like the scheduling or risk credentials.

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2023 PMI Certification Software Review 429

ProjectManager.com

JULY 25, 2023

Time management skills are a must, as well as paying close attention to detail, and being accurate and reliable. The project officer can track risks on task lists or get visibility into the team’s workload with kanban boards. But the Gantt is only one of multiple project views that all share updated real-time data.

Software Review 291

Software Review Technical Review Logistics Healthcare 291

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2018

servant leadership or the “care and feeding” of others). Consider how closely the accountabilities are in alignment with how people are spending their time and measuring success. Boundaries provide guidance for individuals and reduce the risk of failure. The shorter the Sprint, the more you reduce risk and cost of failure.

Leadership 117

Leadership SCRUM Controlling Risk Management 117

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Scrum Guide doesn’t explicitly call out the role of the Leader but successful implementation of Scrum definitely requires leadership. . The Scrum Guide describes the leadership required by the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers. In this series of blogs, we’ll talk about leadership outside the Scrum Team.

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SCRUM Leadership Risk Management Governance 235

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

We challenge leaders, we talk about risk and what might go wrong and we call people out on poor performance through project monitoring and control. Conflict examples in the Handover and Close Phase You’ve made it to the end of the project and now you’re handing over to business as usual teams and closing the project down.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management 2012 326