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.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Plan for project risks with this risk register template for Excel. Define risk priority and the potential impact for each. Risk is going to happen, but with this free risk tracking template handy, you can prepare for it and have a response already thought out and in place. Every project has risk.

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Productivity Land

JULY 17, 2023

However, navigating uncertainties requires effective risk management. In this article, we will delve into the world of agile risk management, exploring strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in projects. Understanding Agile Risks In the dynamic realm of agile projects, risks can manifest in various forms.

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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.

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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. Enhancing Exam Strategies Practice allows you to refine your exam strategies and test-taking techniques.

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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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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? Emerging risks were recognized years ago but management has failed to take appropriate steps to mitigate these enterprise risks.

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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.

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Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

This time we will discuss how to build an effective stakeholder communication strategy. What Is Stakeholder Communication Strategy A communication strategy is our plan that outlines how we will communicate. Before we build a communication strategy, we need to understand What information do stakeholders need from us?

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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.

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2019

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. In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. That’s part of the job, though.

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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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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.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Reskilling is when someone with adjacent skills is provided with training to take on a role that is closely related to their current one. Upskilling Strategies When you decide to upskill, there are several ways you can level up your knowledge base. Know how to separate and prioritize to maximize efficiency.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Scrum.org

JULY 27, 2023

TL;DR; The only way to mitigate risk when employing Agile practices is by continuously delivering a usable working product. Conclusion: Be Agile, Truly So create a usable working product on a regular cadence, close the feedback loops, and leverage as much automation as possible. Yes, you read it right!

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PM Basics

MARCH 5, 2019

How to select a Risk Response Strategy? Here you will find examples of risk responses for both threats and opportunities. But there’s a catch: You may have a limited mindset in regards to dealing with risks. So, I would suggest you review examples of dealing with different risks on a real project first.

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Planio

MARCH 28, 2022

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. The risks of ignoring a dedicated project closure plan. Does ‘closing’ a project mean it’s a success? What is project closure?

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 13, 2023

Organizational strategy – What is the current direction for the organization? What is its vision, strategy, or objectives? Risks – Identify as many risks as possible; play devil’s advocate. For each risk, assess and rate (H/M/L or more detailed) the likelihood and impact, and describe mitigating actions.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While businesses run projects, they also have strategies and objectives that must be met. Business project management is the process by which internal business projects are streamlined and aligned with business strategies and objectives. Closing Phase Once the final deliverable is produced, the project isn’t officially over.

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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.

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Finance Technical Review Influencer Risk Management 72

Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

And the Reference Materials include two new PMI® Standards: The Standard for Project Management (found in the PMBOK® Guide, Seventh Edition 2021 ) The Standard for Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects (2019) So, why do these new standards matter? Why Take the Risk? Yes, the new standards. It's costly to fail the exam.

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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.

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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. Other Project Considerations – These include such important items as risks, potential issues, priorities, assumptions, and constraints. They include: Risks – At this point, this does not have to be an exhaustive list.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 18, 2021

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. Related article: The Practice Standard for Project Risk Management.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The project owner is a leader who works with the project manager closely to drive the project to a successful conclusion. That relationship is so close that in some projects, the project owner is the project manager. Project Owner vs. Project Manager The project owner and the project manager are closely intertwined in the project.

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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. Benefits of gate reviews. Stakeholder engagement.

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Techno-PM

AUGUST 7, 2023

Introduction A risk report is a formal document that gives a systematic and complete summary of the potential risks that an organization's operations, initiatives, strategies, or external environment may face. The following steps outline the approach we take to identify, assess, and analyze risks: 1.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

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. Therefore, negative risks are considered to be threats and positive risks are opportunities.

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Techno-PM

JULY 31, 2023

Introduction A risk register is a fundamental tool in project management that helps identify, evaluate, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. It is an essential document that enables project managers to proactively address potential issues and develop strategies to mitigate or minimize the impact of these risks.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

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. Focus on areas like agile methodologies, risk management, and leadership. Don’t just respond to changes; proactively embrace them.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Project managers are in charge of managing teams during the initiating, planning, scheduling, monitoring and closing phases of a project. Create project management documents such as a project budget, project schedule , resource management plan and a risk management plan. Project Manager Responsibilities. Develop a project plan.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

IT Risk Assessment Template IT projects are no different than any other type of project in that they’re rife with risk. IT risk carries an extra burden in that most businesses, regardless of what they do, demand that their IT systems work. This is why our free IT risk assessment template for Excel is so important.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project planning is the second stage in project management, after initiation and before execution, monitoring and controlling and closing. Risk Management A project risk is an unexpected event, which can be positive or negative. Each task will have a duration with its own start date and end date.

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