Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

You’ve probably heard project managers talk about project assurance, but what exactly is it? Provide advice to the project manager The assurance function will advise on who should be part of the project team. They can also help the project manager tailor the approach, methods or controls used to make sure it is fit for purpose.

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WorkOtter

JULY 12, 2023

Project managers are among the most important professionals that operate in all industries today. When you want what’s best for your career as a project manager and the results that you deliver, you need the right tools for the job. The market for project management software is expected to grow at a roughly 11% rate today.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Managing Risk and Avoiding Failure in Business Projects. Risk management is the most important of your project controls. So what exactly is project risk management? It won’t.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. “Do I need a degree in project management?”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology. Recent advancements in tech have changed how project managers work in 2024. Top AI in project management statistics You’ve probably read that 80% of project management tasks will be eliminated by AI by 2030 ( Gartner ).

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

Once your PMO is up and running, operationalizing and doing continuous improvement (CI) go hand-in-hand. Sometimes CI may lead to changes to the PMO’s operations, but you’re only making more efficient something you’re already doing. Here are some aspects of operationalizing your PMO. PMO-Specific Reports.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

A project has a start, a middle and an end, so closing a project is an important part of the project management lifecycle. The project manager and the team will be able to move on to their next assignment. Close out anything outstanding in the risk register as well. How does PRINCE2® handle closing a project?

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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. Stakeholder engagement.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Have you been asked to mentor another project manager ? And it is possible to be a good project management mentor, even if you don’t have any previous mentoring experience. Experienced and mid-career professionals are often asked to mentor junior project managers or entry-level professionals. Why do they want a mentor?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I bet you have plenty of project management processes, don’t you? One for risk, one for escalations, one for changes, issues, new project kick-off, closure, logging dependencies… the list goes on and on. Let’s look at 5 common reasons why processes fail to serve you when managing projects and what you can do about them.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible for anyone who is engaged to help an organisation set up a new PMO or advise on improvements to an existing PMO to reach out for some help.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

There was a question in our Facebook group recently: where can I get project management templates? And another question: where can I get free or cheap project management training materials? There are many premium project management templates available — including my template bundles and ebooks. And training to choose from.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. For example: a project management artifact is the project closure document.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Check back often, as this list of project management terminology is ever-evolving, just like project management itself! Check back often, as this list of project management terminology is ever-evolving, just like project management itself!

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 18, 2023

Now it’s time to create a PMO Business Case and start moving the needle from idea to reality. If you notice, I call it a PMO Business Case, not a PMO Charter. I don’t like the word “charter” when talking about creating PMO’s. Below are some of the key components of a PMO Business Case.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Ashley Jorgensen As we venture into our 19 th year of hosting International Project Management Day , we are reminded of just how much has changed in the world of project management since its inception. as they discuss how to create and sustain a PMO, as well as the role effective power skills play in this process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? What can you do with a degree in project management? The simple answer is: you can get a job as a project manager. About 16% of project management jobs require a degree (not necessarily a project management degree). Let’s dive in!

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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. 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? But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? Think intranet or policy library.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

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. Talk to your manager to find out what options are available to you funded by your company.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Are you guilty of using project management jargon and acronyms? If not, perhaps you have fallen under the curse of project management knowledge. It's not because you don't follow the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). You are a cut above the rest in your knowledge of project management. So here it is.

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Planview

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Regardless of whether you’re still learning how to prioritize projects or you’re a seasoned veteran, you can walk away from this blog knowing how to become a Savvy PMO. It may require a little experimenting to find the right method to match the needs of your PMO and organization. Of course, simplicity comes with drawbacks of its own.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

There are several ways of categorizing project cost for your project budget: Direct costs Indirect costs Capital costs (capex) Operating costs (opex) Project deliverable costs Project management costs And your organization may have other standard ways of thinking about cost categories. Let’s look at each of those in turn.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Have you got a project management mentor? Maybe you were asked to identify a project manager as a mentor as part of an apprenticeship scheme – that’s the reason I have a couple of mentees at work. How did you get into project management? I’m thinking of taking a project management certification.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

PMBOK 7 is the short name given to The Standard for Project Management and A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) 7 th Edition , which are bundled together. They form the basics of what you need to know about managing projects, for organizations that follow the PMI approach to getting work done.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Managing information costs and managing information security for those costs are part of making an IT budget. Planning and managing these resource costs in an IT budget can be facilitated by project management software. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts help you plan, manage and track IT costs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day. This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level.

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Wrike

APRIL 28, 2023

Project management office (PMO) teams play a vital role in managing complex projects. In this article, we’ve outlined seven easy ways to improve PMO team efficiency and boost productivity. These updates can be done through email, newsletters, or project management software. Try Wrike for free 1.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 28, 2019

One of the first things that project managers learn on training courses is that a project has a start, a middle and an end. Don’t be the project manager that lets a project go on and on by accepting every scope change and picking up all the operational work as well as the requests for new functionality, additions or improvements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2023

What did you manage to complete already – perhaps you already hit a couple of the project’s goals? Of course, there might not be any at all… but if there are pieces of the project that can be used, implemented, taught, shared and celebrated, then do it. What project management team role can trigger a premature close?

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

AUGUST 8, 2019

Back in 2015, we took a look at the five advanced training options for people working in PMO. Four years on and a few things have changed in the PMO field. There is now another PMO certification option available alongside P3O from AXELOS and the PPSO ones from BCS, both of which feature in the last article. Business Analysis.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2021

Recently I spoke with Lela Machaidze on Clubhouse about future trends in project management. The next topic that comes to mind for the future of project management is data science and analytics. Besides AI and automation, there will be different PM tools used for project management. Read next: Project Management Trends.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 5, 2019

Think about it—in the project charter process, project sponsors and managers have the opportunity to engage key stakeholders for the express purpose of defining the vision of a project. When sponsors choose to ignore stakeholders or purposely keep them out of the charter process, risk increases. Download a Project Charter Template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day. This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

It’s a free project status report template that is based on one I use myself for weekly updates to my manager and team. If your project management software tool doesn’t generate a simple status report for you, then you’ll have to do it yourself, but you really don’t want it to use up too much of your time in the week.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The PMO Flashmob has been looking at the role of robotics in the PMO recently, as one example. I know that a lot of project management is administrative, but I’m not paid for my ability to fill in a risk log. Of course, as a sentient being in the team, you always have oversight over what your tools are doing for you.

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