Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The whole ‘working smarter, not harder’ thing is a buzzword, but what does it actually mean? I’m a project manager, and we are generally quite a well organized bunch. Don’t be threatened by surrounding yourself with good people and having a great team. This also sets a good example to the team.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. In this article, I explore these principles to demonstrate that any organization can apply them to improve its “way of working.” So, what is value? What makes them happy? What are they willing to pay for?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you’ve been on LinkedIn recently, you’ve probably seen someone in your network sharing that they have earned the Generative AI Overview for Project Managers badge by completing a PMI training course. It’s not aimed at any particular job type or role, and you don’t need any project management experience.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Have you ever been a part of a project that just didn’t seem to be going anywhere? If so, then you know how frustrating and even maddening it can be to try to work on something without having a good understanding of what is required. First, let’s make sure we know what we are talking about.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing complex projects and ensuring that they stay on track. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? I’ll confess: when I started out as a project manager, this was a piece of jargon that honestly didn’t mean much at all?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Do you think that your project should have a ‘launch’ event? In this extract from The Science of Growth, Sean Ammirati shows that a single, formal big launch isn’t always what kickstarts a company (or a project) into the big league. In none of the companies we analyzed is this more apparent than Twitter.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. And, they’re going to be business people too.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you’re researching which project management software to use, you’ve probably already compared Asana vs. ClickUp. However, as project management tools, they both fall short. Asana’s timeline is no substitute for a Gantt chart and ClickUp is more focused on productivity than project management. That’s fair.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2018

But we tried to give you a compass to help you navigate these changing waters throughout the year on our blog. Best Blog Posts on Office Culture from ProjectManager.com. We’ve written about office culture from many different angles, as the subject is large and encompasses different aspects of what it means to be in a work environment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Your manager says there isn’t a lot of money to spend on career development activities. In this article I’ll share 15 easy ways to develop professionally. In this article I’ll share 15 easy ways to develop professionally. First, let’s look at what professional development is. I’ll wait.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I’m delighted to be partnering with Genius Project today to bring you The 5 Step Expert Guide To Choosing Project Management Collaboration Tools.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

In case you’ve only just stumbled across this blog, in 2021 I celebrated 15 years of blogging about project management. I thought it was time to look back and see what the stand-out articles were over the years. Here are the top 15 articles year by year. Don’t know what that is?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

Asana is a popular work management software that helps teams collaborate on tasks and projects. Microsoft Project is a popular project management software that has the tools that project managers need to manage teams and projects. Learn more What Is Asana? What Is Asana Used For?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Here’s the TL;DR: the best PMP exam simulator is the PM Exam Simulator from the team at the Project Management PrepCast. I have used it and can vouch for it, and that’s what I’d buy if I were you. Each answer – even the wrong ones – is explained so you know exactly what you got wrong, and more importantly, why.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In this article, I’ll outline the benefits, considerations, and common questions I get from potential members so you can make the right decision for your career. When I run project management rooms on Clubhouse or open my DMs for questions on Facebook or LinkedIn, one of the most common questions is: What certificate should I get?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? But what does it take to get there? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? And this article is a summary of what they replied.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When we did our roundup of the 50 best Project Management Blogs in 2017 it quickly became one of our most popular posts. You folks do like reading about project management! So, it’s time to refresh our list and put up a new one, in good time for 2019. How do People Consume Project Management Blogs?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Monday is a matchup made for project management professionals. You can’t have both, so you want what’s best. Asana vs. Monday are both similar project management tools. They have features, such as project tracking, workflow automation and other standard project management software features.

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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. The project sponsor or senior executive then make the choice.

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The Lazy Project Manager

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The following article is the first of four in a series on ‘Project Business’ and is authored by Daniel Bévort. As such I am delighted to share these articles with you. How would you categorize construction, architecture and engineering companies? It doesn’t matter what goods you sell.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

I wanted to share some tips from the fabulous women in project management whom I have interviewed on this blog. Looking back through the discussions we had, there is so much wisdom and what struck me was the total willingness to share. Can you make these work in your projects and career? 2: Delegate.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Times are challenging, and many peers must make ends meet, considering more “tolerance” regarding job opportunities. TL; DR: Getting Hired as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach Are you considering a new Scrum Master or Agile Coach job? I just received my author copies ! ?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Brands can thrive or wither on the quality of their social media manager and some networks can be ruthless. Businesses need to tap into what is being said about them online, and ensure that the quality of the projects they are delivering measure up to customers’ expectations. Social media and project communication plans.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I assume yes – if you are reading this blog about doing work, you probably are committed to doing your job to the best possible level and that’s because you enjoy it. Projects are about people and the fact that you are enjoying your job does not mean that everyone in your project team feels the same. Anna Erdmanska, PMP.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In this article I’ll share some tips on how to request part-time hours based on my experience of changing from full-time to part-time work. In my experience, it largely depends on how your manager feels about part-time staff. What working part-time actually meant for me However, back to the story. My request was refused.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Veronica Thraen September 20, 2023 In a previous article, I provided three ways to test your readiness for a career in project management when you are looking for a change or just starting your professional career journey. So, what are the next steps once you’ve determined that this is the right career for you?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Projects like anything that involves a lot of people working together need governance. The government runs a nation and project governance in the same fashion runs the project. Consider this your civics lessons in project management. What Is Project Governance? The Three Pillars of Project Governance.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2021

Projects aren’t completed without help. Outside of the project team, there are materials and supplies necessary to create the project deliverables. Using this free RFQ template for Word makes that part of the process easier. Using this free RFQ template for Word makes that part of the process easier.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This blog is a continuation of my previous one , where I mainly focused on customers. It is widely known that companies exist to make money, satisfy shareholders, and investors, increase market share, etc. What is business value? Make a profit/save costs - Product Owners should not forget about it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In this article we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2020. What is a PDU ? Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? You’re in the right place! Ready to get started? Let’s dive in! PDU categories.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is a Project Management Methodology? A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Project management methodologies help project managers lead team members and manage work, while facilitating team collaboration.

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Function Point

JULY 4, 2023

In our last blog post we spoke about why your creative agency should have a blog. Now that you are hopefully convinced that it is worthwhile to start producing content online to highlight your expertise, we will present some key success factors that will help you develop a successful blogging strategy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Software company: We’ve got a really cool product we’d like you to review. Software company: It does 1000 things and will take you hours to investigate and review thoroughly, but it’s really good. Software company: So will you review it? And also for my niche forest school blog, like this one. And bought it.

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Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

People are gradually becoming more interested in project management as an independent topic and as a possible career. But through this clutter, how easy is it to find the most valuable blog feeds out there? Additionally, we analyzed their Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR) that shows the strength of the blog’s backlink profile.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2018

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that has made Girl’s Guide to Project Management possible this year. A very big thank you to… Companies that let me review their software. These companies asked me to review their software this year. These companies asked me to review their software this year.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2021

Throughout the execution of a project there are points in which procurements require some clarity. Having a procedure which brings clarity to the procurement process helps the project run smoothly. What Is a RFI, or Request for Information? Using our free RFI template saves you time and effort. Download the RFI Template.

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Workzone

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Project management is no exception, and there’s tons you can learn and share by browsing project management blogs across the web. It can be nearly impossible to sort through it all, which is why we’ve collected our favorite project management blogs and put them all in one place.

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