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. An artifact is something you create. Documents are documents.

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Logistics Artificial Inteligence PMI Performance Measurement 256

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If this is all new to you, check out PMI Kickoff , a free overview of all things project management that will help get you started. You won’t know if the risk log is sound and the resource planning sensible until you investigate. Projects should have objectives that result in clearly defined outputs and benefits.

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PMO Governance Government Budget 301

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

According to PMI, 11.4% B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track As you can see, this equates to the acronym BRAG. Check with your PMO. That’s the RAG status of the project.

Software Review 285

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 285

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. They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive).

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Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 420

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

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). What Does a Project Manager Do?

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Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI 441

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

According to PMI, 11.4% B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track. Check with your PMO. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk.

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Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 368

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? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

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Risk Management Risk Agile Technical Review 98

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The basics: defining quality Knowing how you are going to manage quality feeds into your quality plan (obviously). The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.” The options are: Once (i.e.

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Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 330

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.

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PMO Governance Government 2013 52

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?

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Underperforming Technical Team PMI Risk Management Estimate 422

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. PMI Pulse research shows actively engaged sponsors are by far the top driver of projects meeting their original goals and business intent.

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PMI Initiating PMO Risk Management 299

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Reimagine the must-have project management skills,” says Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, North America, Project Management Institute (PMI). It’s a way of automating repetitive tasks and it’s having a bit of an impact on the PMO community. Think about how your PMO teams are rewarded. RPA is Robotic Process Automation.

2022 483

2022 PMO Risk Management Artificial Inteligence 483

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.” Realistically assess the risks and challenges you would face if you raised the flag. He serves as member of the PMI Ethics Member Advisory Group.

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMI PMO 195

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.

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PMO Governance Government 2014 52

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. Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals.

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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.

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PMO PMI Defining Risk Management 220

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?

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PMO Artificial Inteligence 2016 2018 64

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

Define Roles and Responsibilities Clarifying roles and responsibilities is essential for governance. Project managers should define expectations regarding remote working, hours, communication protocols, and performance metrics to ensure consistency and accountability among remote-working team members.

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PMO Technical Review Governance Government 52

MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Now imagine that a senior executive starts off his day and decides first to have a quick look at the project dashboard expecting to see metrics such as the current status of projects, earned value indices in terms of money and performances, and top risks. Welcome to the concept of the Project Management Office or PMO. PMO Definition.

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Agile PMO Technical Review Cadence 94

MPUG

AUGUST 28, 2023

According to PMI, these initiatives include using software (e.g., PMO or EPMO), and making projects more visible and trackable across the organization. If the decision is made to switch to an enterprise focus, they must define a transitional strategy to move away from their current method.

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2004 PMI Software Review PMO 52

The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Knowledge was first formalized around the triple constraint (cost, schedule, and scope), but progressively expanded to include specialized material such as risk, aspects of quality and purchasing, and more general management topics such as human resources and interpersonal skills. Scores of techniques have now evolved.

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PMO Technical Review 2023 2017 78

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Imagine navigating project risks confidently with efficient resource utilization, managing projects for maximum efficiency, and promoting a culture of transparency and accountability within your project team and organization. However, it's not merely about mitigating risks; it's about transforming them into opportunities for value creation.

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Governance Government Risk Management 2015 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.” In a program, the program manager will also staff a project management office (PMO) to help manage program scope, costs and overall timeline. Define project scope. Define the schedule.

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PMO Risk Management Closing Initiating 112

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct defines a set of standards for how project managers should behave. Tell your sponsor or your PMO manager that you feel there is a conflict of interest. It’s probably fairer and less controversial to say that it was “estimated” rather than created totally randomly from scratch.

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Underperforming Technical Team Estimate PMO PMI 316

Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Defining the Project At its core, a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. It has a defined beginning and end, along with specific objectives to be achieved. Also, risk management involves continuously monitoring and evaluating risks throughout the project lifecycle.

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Project Life Cycle PMO Technical Review Risk Management 36

MPUG

JULY 31, 2023

Initial risks – A list of all the risks that are known at the time of beginning a project. A risk is an uncertain event or condition that may impact the project. You can start creating a project charter after you have thoroughly understood the finer elements of the project and defined its objectives.

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Initiating Risk Management PMO Risk 52

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Business leaders and corporate executives need to find the optimal way to achieve growth while at the same time, manage the risks. All business initiatives are achieved through projects, so assessing and ranking these projects in order of importance to the business strategy give organisations the confidence to embrace risk.

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Initiating Executing 75

PM Times

APRIL 7, 2021

It will discuss why the Core IT Complexity model is a good approach for most IT organizations and why it is important to determine project complexity as an ongoing and integral part of the Change Management and Risk Management process. Much credit should be given to organizations like the PMI Institute. Introduction. Kiridena, S.

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2016 2014 PMO Software Review 52

The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Let’s define “uncertainty” as “a lack of understanding and awareness of issues, events, paths to follow or solutions to pursue.” And then of course – the overall risk for the project, even without the pandemic, is pretty significant. Add in the pandemic and you had a lot of high impact risks that could occur.

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Healthcare 2009 Risk Management 2023 78

Henny Portman

APRIL 12, 2024

These two books can be enjoyed independently, yet they share a significant connection through their central theme of principles and the fact that a PMO is part of the broader PPM environment too. It begins with an in-depth exploration of the fundamental PMO principles, enriched with descriptions, insights, and illustrative examples.

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PMO Governance Government Sustainability 59

International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This can include: Project Management Institute (PMI ® ) publications. Benchmarking is an excellent method to capture external best practices, possibly by using the project management office (PMO) or other internal organizations as the lead for external benchmarking activities. The objective is to find better ways of doing things.

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Aerospace Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 59

EasyProjects

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Increasingly, companies have full-time project-management offices (PMO) with staff and budgets to pursue project planning, management, and evaluation full time. Where the list is long, this is work for the PMO or an ad hoc project-prioritization committee. Another difference is how project prioritizing is built into the company?

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PMO Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Information Technology 91

Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

This is a schematic version of how the PMI represents it in the 6th Edition of its Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK). First, just to be clear, developing your Scope Management Plan is not the same as defining the scope of your project. Guidance from your PMO (Project/Program/Portfolio Management Office).

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Planning Governance Government PMI 89

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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PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Larger organizations can consist of multiple well-defined businesses where the strategies may differ. Risk of being stuck in the middle – When a company does not choose well, and tries to be all things to all customers, it is likely to become neither cost effective nor differentiated nor focused.

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Leadership Innovation Manufacturing PMO 81

Planview

APRIL 16, 2021

The role of the PMO is changing. We recently got an in-depth look into this new face of the PMO during our webinar – “What’s Ahead for the PMO?” She and I discussed the responsibilities, expanding skill sets, and strategic capabilities of the modern PMO – and how to advance in that direction. Types of Today’s PMOs.

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PMO Development Team Review Governance Government 99