Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

They might also advise the project manager on how best to do particular project management techniques like communication management , risk management , quality management and change management. In my experience, assurance is carried out by the PMO or another project manager whom I have invited to do a peer review.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Skill #2: Managing risks Risk management is a core skill for a project manager, and one that I would hesitate to ‘outsource’ to a team member. So much of risk management is tied up in being able to see the big picture, and as a project manager you are best placed to do that.

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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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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? Yes, of course, they do. And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? Of course not.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

There are lots of online courses that make it easy to take a short certification program. Any project management course at university level should cover the interpersonal and fusion skills that are required for success as well, such as leadership, communication, people management and teamwork. How much can you earn?

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Uses of AI in project management AI is in use by project delivery practitioners and Project Management Office professionals, generally through tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, and more specifically such as in tools designed to support particular domains like AI in risk management. 23% of organizations are using or planning to use RPA.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Risk management. Project risk can be re-evaluated, and that can provide useful information for the program or portfolio team. Obviously there are regular project boards and other governance checks, but the practical implication is that we have freedom of action for low value initiatives that are low risk and things we’ve done before.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

And of course to ensure the project is closed down in a structured and professional way, and not dropped like a hot potato while everyone runs on to the next shiny thing. Close out anything outstanding in the risk register as well. If you did a training course, you can also refer back to your notes there.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

One for risk, one for escalations, one for changes, issues, new project kick-off, closure, logging dependencies… the list goes on and on. The risk there is that people make up their own processes to work around the edges of the formal policy, skipping steps because they are focused on keeping the momentum going on their project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Perhaps you’ve been asked to mentor an apprentice , or someone new to the PMO or team. However, you might find that as a project manager in the PMO, you are mentoring others across the business who are doing projects but who do not work in the PMO – they can feel the same about the role being isolating.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Personally, I’d like to think that your PMO will purchase the templates that you need to use, or that your manager will let you buy templates on their corporate credit card. Over the years I have reviewed, used and tested dozens of training courses and study materials, so you don’t have to take any chances. Free training!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

The article will be updated in due course. Assumption log Risk register Backlog (see, agile project artifacts are relevant too) Stakeholder register. Work breakdown structure Product breakdown structure Organizational breakdown structure Risk breakdown structure. But what if you don’t use PMI methods? Documents are documents.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

John is fortunate to work in the Project Management Office (PMO) with several senior project managers. The PMO Director continually reinforces the need to apply a strict code of conduct. stakeholder, project charter, risk analysis) used by the group. Ask the individual to explain their assigned task to you. Use their language.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

as they discuss how to create and sustain a PMO, as well as the role effective power skills play in this process. Risk Management In our current world, complex projects are becoming more and more common. Watch exclusive Q+A sessions, network, and enjoy 2 free self- paced courses. Tune in to Mario Arlt, Ph.D. Register here!

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s how EVM can be applied over the course of a project’s duration. Minimally Viable Product (MVP) This is a term that refers to releasing a product with the highest return on investment versus risk, and was coined as a term by Frank Robinson and popularized by Steve Blank and Eric Ries.

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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

JULY 12, 2021

If that’s you, be on the look out for these kinds of job titles, as you can probably enter project management higher up the ranks: Project manager Senior project manager Program manager Business change manager Organizational change manager Delivery manager PMO manager. Entry level jobs include junior project manager and PMO coordinator roles.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 20, 2020

Ahead of its January meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum published its Global Risks Report 2020, based on the input of 750 experts and outlining the biggest risks faced by economies over the next 10 years [1]. And if the WEF didn’t see a risk coming, then what hope do we have? Surely no-one could have predicted Covid-19?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). Generally, these assets are not updated as part of the project work and are usually established by the project management office (PMO) or another function outside of the project.

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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. You can claim the time you spend on reviewing the course material as self-directed learning.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 5, 2019

When sponsors choose to ignore stakeholders or purposely keep them out of the charter process, risk increases. Ask your PMO or project management group if a project charter template is available. The post What You Need for a Great Project Charter appeared first on Project Risk Coach. It's not like they have malicious intent.

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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. Evaluate and Select the Right PMO Software Evaluate various software options and select the one that best suits your company’s needs.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I have to say that sometimes it can seem like semantics: surely a training course is a long-term investment in me? So while the training course is a long-term investment in me, it only pays off if I stay. Or, of course, they can be gigantic, like the steel bill for the London Olympic stadiums. This is to cover unexpected costs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you don’t step up and act as a leader then you’re at risk of being seen as an administrator. As a PM, you might not have much influence over processes led by the PMO, but you can certainly input and offer feedback to try to shape how work gets done. Optimize risk responses. I think this one is pretty obvious.

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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. Government PMO,” says Derek Huether, an enterprise Agile coach and trainer. “It was a traditional PMO, filled with certified professionals doing very good work in very specific areas of expertise.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

What’s it like running big projects/a PMO/working in X field? What time management or productivity training does the organization offer (if the answer is none, take my productivity for project managers course ). Which of these do you think would be the best fit for me? What do you think I need to work on to get a promotion?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level. Responses ranged from: The numerous enterprise /PMO metrics which are measured on a monthly cycle combined with reporting out to the stock market every 12 weeks. That is not surprising: project risk management is not currently taught in that way.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Perhaps these individuals are influencing you through a blog, online videos, online courses, or books. Another thing I appreciate about Kiron is that he not only is a Project Management Professional (PMP), he is certified as a Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), along with other certifications. Susanne Madsen. Cornelius Fichtner.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If the organization has a project management office (PMO), it’ll be part of the IT budget-making process, but even leaders in different departments who use IT should be part of the IT budget decision-making process. These IT goals, of course, must conform to the overall strategic goals of the organization.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2023

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. If you have a linear, predictive plan, or you have a PMO with a closure document template, then you can use that as the basis for your early close plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2021

They talk about the impacts as: providing business insights, risk management, human capital optimisation, action taking and active assistance. On the other side, I’m seeing ‘PM by the badge’, people who take a course and now calls themselves a project manager, which is a path we want to avoid.

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Project-Management.pm

JULY 19, 2017

Risk assessment. Analyzing and assessing risks and looking for ways to counter them. Go with PMO: Portfolio Management Office (PMO) has played a crucial role in the world of portfolio management; it helps portfolio to be more coordinated and aid in improving task management as a whole. Portfolio Risk Management. . .

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Being a project manager is a trade, after all, and there are many trade schools and universities that offer a course of study resulting in a degree. Meet regularly, of course, and get status updates to chart their progress, while reallocating resources as needed to avoid blocking team members or overburdening them. Risk Management.

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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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