Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

It builds in a lot of variance, so if you can’t create an accurate estimate because you don’t have all the detail (which is… always before you’ve done the planning), the ROM figure will give you a ballpark estimate based on best guesses and with plenty of hedging built in. Not sure if ROM is right for your project?

Estimate 283

Estimate PMO PMI Budget 283

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. But what if you don’t use PMI methods? Although this list draws on PMI materials, it’s still going to be useful to you even if you use a different approach. What is an artifact?

Logistics 509

Logistics Artificial Inteligence PMI Performance Measurement 509

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Clayton defines it as 3 things: Processes to make the project more predictable Tools to deal with the real world as it happens Behaviors and attitudes that allow us to cope when change does happen. Mike Clayton.

Risk 372

Risk Prince2 Risk Management PMO 372

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2021

It builds in a lot of variance, so if you can’t create an accurate estimate because you don’t have all the detail (which is… always before you’ve done the planning), the ROM figure will give you a ballpark estimate based on best guesses and with plenty of hedging built in. Why would you use an estimate that’s so vague? Essential read.

Estimate 457

Estimate PMO PMI Budget 457

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

Mostly, the term refers to the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (also known as the PMBOK® Guide -- 7th Edition) is core reading as prep for PMI exams. I can see that being particularly relevant for things like a release plan.

Logistics 256

Logistics Artificial Inteligence PMI Performance Measurement 256

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

According to PMI, 11.4% And some companies don’t use colors at all, instead favoring smiley faces, weather symbols or some other graphical indicator that shows if a project is progressing to plan, struggling a bit or in trouble. Check with your PMO. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk.

Software Review 285

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 285

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. The basics: defining quality Knowing how you are going to manage quality feeds into your quality plan (obviously). You’ll also need to know how you are going to assure project quality.

Software Review 330

Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 330

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

RapidStart PMO: Online Project Management Training Review. He is a former Chair of PMI and has extensive speaking experience around the world. The paid course covers everything you’d need to get a PMO up and running in a few months. Then it talks about aligning the PMO. Workstream 2: Operating the PMO.

PMO 164

PMO Technical Review Software Review Certification 164

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I recall a time when I was the program manager of a large initiative, and the PMs who reported to me would constantly roll their eyes when they had to submit their weekly status reports to the PMO. I recall having a disagreement on how “proper” risk statements should be written with the PMO manager. What can we do?

PMO 59

PMO 2022 Governance Government 59

MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. After two years, the PMO most likely dissolves. Learning to Walk Before You Start Running.

PMO 111

PMO Technical Review Governance Government 111

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

So we thought it would be a great idea to take a look at what core qualifications are required of project managers and define their responsibilities and the common job descriptions for several PM roles. There are two major certifying bodies, PRINCE2 and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Project Planning.

Certification 441

Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI 441

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

According to PMI, 11.4% And some companies don’t use colors at all, instead favoring smiley faces, weather symbols or some other graphical indicator that shows if a project is progressing to plan, struggling a bit or in trouble. Check with your PMO. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk.

Software Review 368

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 368

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. The PMI website says: Ethical choices diminish risk, advance positive results, increase trust, determine long term success and build reputations. What is Ethics in Project Management?

Underperforming Technical Team 422

Underperforming Technical Team PMI Risk Management Estimate 422

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

Outside of the world of PMI, I’m not sure that the term is widely used at all, but let’s put that aside for a moment and consider what they are and how to use them. PMI and Organizational Process Assets The PMBOK® Guide – 7 th Edition doesn’t mention OPAs beyond a reference in the glossary.

Process 420

Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 420

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

A well-documented plan? John Estrella John Estrella With the release of the Agile Practice Guide along with the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition , we can’t ignore PMI’s direction to incorporate adaptive life cycles such as agile , iterative or incremental life cycles into project and development life cycles. Proper briefs?

2023 402

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 402

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.

PMO 170

PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Program Management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provides a structured approach to managing a group of related projects that, when executed individually, might not deliver the same level of impact. Projects are individual efforts that produce specific outputs or deliverables within a defined time frame.

PMO 52

PMO Governance Government 2013 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct included as part of the standard for Responsibility the statement: “We report any illegal or unethical conduct.” The best short answer is to appreciate what is within your realm of control and influence in order to create an action plan. Workplace bullying: a definition.

Underperforming Technical Team 195

Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMI PMO 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

The way tech, economic, social and environmental considerations are evolving – heck, even the way public health affects workforce planning – will impact the way projects are run. Leaders need to know how the world around them affects the work they are doing today, and how to plan to capitalize on those trends in the future.

2022 483

2022 PMO Risk Management Artificial Inteligence 483

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. Discover how a PMO can be a game-changer for your organization.

PMO 52

PMO Governance Government 2014 52

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 11, 2022

PMI talks about a need for a high project management technology quotient, or PMTQ, to be successful in this new AI project world, in ‘The Future of Work: Leading the Way with PMTQ [2]’, they comment that “capturing the value of AI isn’t just about rolling out a bunch of new technologies. And thirdly, explore.

Artificial Inteligence 148

Artificial Inteligence PMO PMI Leadership 148

Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Project management is a discipline loaded with acronyms: PMP, PRINCE2, CPM, WBS, PMBOK, PMI… and about 150 others. Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO?

PMO 64

PMO Artificial Inteligence 2016 2018 64

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Baseline An original plan for measuring performance and tracking changes. Capacity Planning To identify the number of resources (e.g., effectively and efficiently.

Development Team Review 148

Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Project Risk Coach

JULY 24, 2017

As a project and program manager and PMO director, I’ve had the responsibility of procuring the necessary products and services from sellers. I recently left the corporate world to develop my LLC where I provide consulting services and teach courses to help project managers prepare for their PMP and PMI-RMP exams. Now, I am a seller.

PMO 220

PMO PMI Defining Risk Management 220

Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

So for a formal project, you’ll need a good Scope Management Plan. But a Scope Management Plan is a tiny part of project management. Why a Scope Management Plan is Important. Your scope management plan will set out the processes and procedures that will protect you from all these failings. Therein lies a story.

Planning 89

Planning Governance Government PMI 89

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 16, 2017

It’s a practical book that lays out addressing your issues in 5 simple steps: Define what you are trying to achieve with this learning programme. I’d rather just have it all served up on a plate and work through the plan given here. There is no one-size-fits-all downloadable implementation plan. Do You Need This Book?

Technical Review 303

Technical Review 2015 PMO Energy 303

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

With knowledge and a plan, you can lead your dynamic teams toward achieving project completion and driving innovation in today's dynamic work environment. Define Roles and Responsibilities Clarifying roles and responsibilities is essential for governance.

PMO 52

PMO Technical Review Governance Government 52

MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Welcome to the concept of the Project Management Office or PMO. In this article, we will learn about PMOs as organizational structures, about various types of PMOs, and about traditional roles within a PMO. PMO Definition. As noted in the definition, a PMO is an organizational structure. Types of PMOs.

Agile 94

Agile PMO Technical Review Cadence 94

The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Today, a project charter or a contract delineates the PM’s mandate to accomplish defined objectives. The project management office (PMO) originated to align all projects with standard operational procedures. Within that framework, PMOs vary in degree of authority, from passive to active. This underwrites the alignment of the PM.

PMO 78

PMO Technical Review 2023 2017 78

MPUG

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Satya Narayan Dash’s session, Want To Be A PMI-ACP? If you want to be a PMI-ACP, here are the primary steps to take. Today’s session is eligible for one PMI-PDU and the technical category. The MPUG activity code for claiming that with PMI is on the screen now.

PMI 52

PMI Certification Software Review Technical Review 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

My own personal themes are around remaining comfortable with high levels of uncertainty and therefore having much more flexible/looser plans for the business. A well-documented plan? You can get to the online course here: The PMO Lifecycle: Building, Running, and Shutting Down. Proper briefs? And they’ll repay you in kind.

2019 291

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 291

MPUG

AUGUST 28, 2023

forecasting, and financial planning) of project management. According to PMI, these initiatives include using software (e.g., PMO or EPMO), and making projects more visible and trackable across the organization. Watch an MPUG training webinar for free and improve your Microsoft Project skills in less than 1 hour.

2004 52

2004 PMI Software Review PMO 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

There is no single, perfect definition of a project sponsor that all the professional bodies like APM and PMI agree on. They will articulate the project objectives and goals to the PMO and anyone else who will listen! During planning and preparation. They are accountable for the success (or failure) of the work.

Underperforming Technical Team 318

Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Influencer Executing 318

Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

His(her) key responsibilities are to engage stakeholders and communicate with them, plan the project, prioritize tasks, and keep track of the project flow to make sure it’s within time and budget frames. The industry a PM works in defines the specifics of projects. . Portfolio Manager .

PMO 82

PMO 2007 Controlling Construction 82

Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

Passion for Projects March 11-12, Helsingborg, Sweden This is a big congress about innovations and project management organized by the PMI Sweden Chapter. PMI Global Summit Series 2024 April, 10-11, Berlin, Germany This will be the first PMI Global Summit Series in Europe. PMO London 2024 June, 18-19.

2024 52

2024 Artificial Inteligence Aerospace Healthcare 52

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

If I dust off my PMI standard, we know that a project is a “temporary endeavor used to create a unique product or service.” Here, I’ve categorized some of these differences across the initiation, planning, execution and close lifecycle steps. Project vs Program Management Planning. Every effort has a planning phase.

PMO 112

PMO Risk Management Closing Initiating 112

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

This is an edited version of a white paper I wrote with some colleagues for the PMI EMEA Summit in Barcelona. Gartner’s analysts conclude that the PMO software marketplace is still emerging and they feel uncomfortable in showing the right way, pushing organisations towards the use of only one project management tool.

Software Review 150

Software Review Software Technical Review PMI 150