Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

Have you been asked to pull together a strategy planning meeting agenda? In this article, I’ll explain what a strategic planning meeting can cover and share a sample agenda you can customize for your strategy sessions. Strategy planning doesn’t just happen. There’s no fixed cadence for strategy conversations.

Planning 380

Planning Cadence Defining Closing 380

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Alan Zucker 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. Our risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Risk Cadence 2016 88

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

Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It's a simple question, "Who owns the risks in agile projects?" In this article, let's uncover the role of risk owners and how to perform risk management in agile projects. What is a Risk Owner? When it comes to taking ownership of risks, it allows team members to have greater control over their work.

Risk 418

Risk Agile Risk Management SCRUM 418

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 27, 2016

How to Connect Emerging Risks, Strategies, and Project Management. Is your organization identifying and managing emerging risks? How have researchers and farmers responded to this risk? Project management is a powerful tool for enterprise transformation. Poor recognition of emerging risks.

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Risk Closing Initiating 150

NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

As the Agile project management framework reaches adoption maturity at lean, progressive and disruptive startup firms, many teams at established organizations are struggling to fully embrace the Agile project management framework at scale. A variety of models and frameworks for adopting the Agile project management methodology exist.

Agile 114

Agile Software Review Technical Review Leadership 114

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, it looks at the impact and application of the Buyer Value Equation framework for developing strategy and managing projects. The “Buyer Value Equation” is a concept used in marketing and business strategy to quantify the value proposition that a product or service offers to potential buyers.

Underperforming Technical Team 105

Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability Risk Management Influencer 105

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Effective risk management is crucial for the success and sustainability of any business. By identifying and addressing potential risks, organizations can minimize their impact and ensure continuity of operations. These risks can arise from various sources, such as financial, operational, legal, or technological factors.

Risk Management 36

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Monitoring 36

Project Risk Coach

JULY 18, 2023

"Practice makes perfect" is a timeless adage that holds true in various aspects of life, and it certainly applies to preparing for the PMI-RMP (Project Management Institute - Risk Management Professional) exam. As you practice, you become more adept at managing your time efficiently, balancing accuracy and pace.

PMI 369

PMI Risk Management Risk Closing 369

Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

This time we will discuss how to build an effective stakeholder communication strategy. As not all stakeholders are the same, the product owner or manager needs to communicate with them differently as well. What Is Stakeholder Communication Strategy A communication strategy is our plan that outlines how we will communicate.

Influencer 196

Influencer Software Review Cadence SCRUM 196

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2019

And project managers contribute hugely to that because we go out and look for it. 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. Project Management Conflict Examples in the Concept Phase. The sponsor and the project manager.

Underperforming Technical Team 288

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management 2012 288

Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Controlling 109

MPUG

APRIL 26, 2021

Let’s consider the following scenario based true events which occurred within an organization I worked closely with recently. Risks were identified, then qualified, and risk responses planned. For implementation of these risk responses, a number of actions were needed. What is Enterprise Risk Management?

Governance 122

Governance Government Risk Management Risk 122

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. What is Project Closure?

Closing 52

Closing Technical Review 2015 Risk Management 52

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 14, 2024

It defines it, compares and contrasts it from similar approaches, and then looks at the impact of leveraging Value Innovation in the practice of strategy and project management – developing a Value Innovation Strategy. What Is a Value Innovation Strategy? “Value innovation” is a concept introduced by W.

Innovation 52

Innovation Sustainability Performance Measurement Risk Management 52

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While businesses run projects, they also have strategies and objectives that must be met. All of these things and more make them a perfect candidate for business project management. Let’s first explore the definition of business project management. What Is Business Project Management?

Software Review 370

Software Review Monitoring Technical Review Risk Management 370

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Today, continuously enhancing your project management skills is beneficial and expected. Continuous improvement equips you with the tools to achieve this, helping your strategies evolve with every project, quickly adapting to new obstacles, and setting industry-leading standards. What is Continuous Improvement in Project Management?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review 2024 Innovation Sustainability 52

The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. It can also be useful to implementers, including project managers, to sharpen efforts in project scoping, risk management, managing the schedule, identifying and handling stakeholders, and using project metrics.

Influencer 98

Influencer Risk Management Innovation Monitoring 98

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Everyone has their part to play in the process, which is orchestrated by the project manager acting on behalf of the project owner. The project owner is a leader who works with the project manager closely to drive the project to a successful conclusion. What Is a Project Owner? If it fails, they must take responsibility.

Closing 397

Closing Budget Risk Management Leadership 397

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 13, 2023

A Business Case is done in collaboration between a Sponsor and Senior Management. It is critical to know who is driving the interest in the project, and to build initial stakeholder relationships between them and senior management. Organizational strategy – What is the current direction for the organization?

Planning 95

Planning ChatGPT Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 95

Planio

MARCH 28, 2022

All good (and bad) things must come to an end, especially in project management. But what project manager has time for that? The truth is that ignoring proper project closure opens you up to additional risks , prevents you from implementing lessons learned , and can undermine your credibility as a project leader.

Closing 78

Closing Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 78

Productivity Land

JANUARY 23, 2024

Market analysis has become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes and industries that want to assess the external factors that impact their performance, strategy, and valuation. Financial services are closely connected to people’s needs and goals, which can vary depending on age, income, and life changes.

Finance 70

Finance Technical Review Influencer Risk Management 70

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. Risk management. Expectation management. Benefits of gate reviews.

Prince2 396

Prince2 Governance Government PMO 396

Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On April 1, 2022, the Project Management Institute (PMI®) rolled out the new PMI-RMP® exam. Simply put, PMI® did not use the Standard for Project Risk Management (2009) or the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition (2017) to validate the exam. Why Take the Risk? In December 2021, PMI® conducted a pilot of the new exam.

PMI 221

PMI 2022 2009 2021 221

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 8, 2023

This post looks at the major elements of the Project Charter and how they link back to strategy. How to Write a Project Charter The Project Charter is often the first document that the actual project manager of the project writes. The Project Charter is the first step in getting your arms and head around the project.

ChatGPT 97

ChatGPT Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Risk Management 97

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

What qualifications do you need to land a project management job? What Are Project Management Qualifications? Being qualified for a position as a project manager means you have the skills, experience and temperament for the job. Qualified project managers need the right tools for the job. Thanks for watching!

Certification 357

Certification Leadership Risk Management Budget 357

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Product Manager vs Project Manager. 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. What Is a Project Manager? Let’s take a look at the most important project manager responsibilities.

Project Life Cycle 414

Project Life Cycle Prince2 Certification PMI 414

Wrike

JULY 24, 2023

It involves completing the remaining work, conducting a thorough review of project performance, and formally closing the project by satisfying all contractual obligations. Unresolved Issues and Risks Another challenge in project closeout is dealing with unresolved issues and risks.

Closing 36

Closing Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence 36

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

These IT project management templates are essential to get those jobs done properly. ProjectManager has dozens of free project management templates for Excel and Word that IT managers need when working on web development, software development, mobile app development, network configuration and so much more.

Technical Review 307

Technical Review Software Review Risk Management Risk 307

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. The two others are the program management office and the portfolio management office. Either way, it’s run by a PMO director. There are different types of PMOs, all headed by a PMO director.

PMO 347

PMO Software Review Governance Government 347

Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Content What is a SWOT analysis? What is a SWOT analysis?

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Development Team Review 100

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

When managing a project, there will inevitably be changes or other issues that impact the project. To prevent going off schedule or overspending, project managers are always balancing the project management triangle, which is made up of the three main project constraints. What Is the Project Management Triangle?

Software Review 311

Software Review Risk Management Risk Budget 311

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Are you aware that the Project Management Institute (PMI) is updating the PMI-RMP exam? Second, you will receive a 20% rebate (approximately 6 weeks after the close of the pilot). Moreover, the exam is being updated with terms and concepts that are in alignment with the PMBOK® Guide and the new Risk Standard. Table Of Contents.

PMI 221

PMI 2021 Certification 2022 221

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Some project managers have a defensive mindset. 3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks. Table Of Contents.

Underperforming Technical Team 363

Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Project Life Cycle Risk 363

ProjectManager.com

MAY 11, 2021

Identifying, describing and measuring these benefits is called benefits management. Having a benefits management plan lets project managers maximize these outcomes for the organization and stakeholders, and it’s part of any successful project management plan. What Is Benefits Management? Try it for yourself today!

Planning 430

Planning Monitoring Risk Management Technical Review 430

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

Project managers know that cooperation boosts productivity on projects and is beneficial in a team environment. Teamwork ensures that resources are well-managed and less time is needed to complete a project. And if that wasn’t enough, here are 10 reasons why teamwork is vital to effective project management.

Risk Management 302

Risk Management Leadership Risk Innovation 302

The IIL Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

By Steven Briggs April 10, 2024 Introduction As the world of business management continues to evolve, the opportunities and interest in the field has grown exponentially. What Is Business Management? From planning to execution, and marketing to accounting, today there’s a growing demand for business managers in all fields.

2024 78

2024 Finance Certification Risk Management 78