Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. 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. What is not an OPA?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. They’ll invest in project management software and archive projects for historical data that can be used when planning new initiatives.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. And you’re not alone in this challenge. Following processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

According to PMI, 11.4% of investment is wasted due to poor project performance. These colors make up the traffic light colors coding scheme for categorizing project status. Your PMO should define exactly what ‘Red’ means and then you can check your project performance against those measures.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. When to Use It: The practice originated in software development and works well in that culture. Top 10 Project Management Methodologies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

According to PMI, 11.4% of investment is wasted due to poor project performance. These colors make up the traffic light colors coding scheme for categorizing project status. Your PMO should define exactly what ‘Red’ means and then you can check your project performance against those measures.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. Scope creep It’s imperative to clearly define: What the project will deliver When it will be complete How much it will cost Who will do the work How the project will be done.

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Leading Answers

APRIL 14, 2023

For an increment of software, this may include items such as: Coded Tested Refactored Integrated Reviewed Accepted by customer … Some teams also use a "Definition of Ready" DoR to describe the desired state of requirements. PRINCE2 popularized tolerances and exception plans procedures in the 1990s.

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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 content list reads like this: Module 0: Define the Objectives. I received free access to this course in order to write the review. This article contains affiliate links.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2019

Let’s start by defining resource management. Specifically for project management, the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition defines resource management like this: Project Resource Management includes the processes to identify, acquire, and manage the resources needed for the successful completion of the project. Resource Management Definition.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The key features of PRINCE2 focus on business justification, defining the structure of an organization for the project management team and using a product-based approach. Roles in the PRINCE2 methodology are clearly defined. To answer, define the project scope , including when the products can be delivered without compromising quality.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The underlying assumption that the work is well-defined, and the required effort can be easily estimated is a shortcoming of these approaches. Defining the scope and deliverables establishes specific and measurable performance expectations. Due dates, owners, and other information can also be included.

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Planio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Planning: Define your project deliverables in more detail with a requirements workshop 4. Structure your project deliverables in this way, and they serve as good markers of your progress while providing clear checkpoints to pause, review, and learn. Initiation: Scope your high-level deliverables in your business case 2.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. Human Oversight: The AI is a tool; critical review and adjustments are still essential.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2022

Project management software helps legal teams organize tasks. Define Project Objectives and Scope for the Legal Project. You’ll assign the right lawyers to work on the right tasks through task assignments and defining the delegation of authority. Post-Project Review. It follows these five steps. Execute the Plan.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2021

Project Management Consultant, Coach & PMI Authorized Instructor. PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP, OPM3, CDA. Since seventeen people met in February 2001 at Wasatch mountains of Utah to discuss and draft the Agile Manifesto, software projects have been the main focus of Agile.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Our customers define value. They define the culture, vision, and strategies. How we manage and lead defines the organization. At regular intervals, teams review their performance and identify ways to improve. Use the promo code: Alan20. Customers consume the products and services created by the enterprise.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 9, 2022

In 2022, PMI updated the Talent Triangle to include business acumen. PMI defines it like this: Professionals with business acumen understand the macro and micro influences in their organization and industry and have the function-specific or domain-specific knowledge to make good decisions. Action: Review your project schedule.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To begin, let’s look at the five project management process groups defined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), published by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading industry trade group. Project management software helps project managers stay on top of each of these process groups. Initiating Phase.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. These are laid out in a research paper from PMI *. Changes could be approved, rejected or put on hold to review later. Example of scope creep in software development. What causes scope creep? Larson, R. &

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 11, 2021

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), many organizations don’t measure (and therefore don’t manage) benefits, which means only a small number of organizations are achieving their targeted benefits. Defining the metric used to measure the benefit and what the baseline will be. Describing what the benefit is.

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The Lazy Project Manager

MAY 5, 2016

So what is my concern and why am I mentioning PMI? Well I’m not just focusing on PMI but the behaviour I am concerned about seems to be rather more prevalent within PMI and PMI Congresses than others. PMI’s global membership currently exceeds 500,000, impressive of course. Let me explain.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

These past few years have seen an incredible evolution in the way software is built. In these next years, we’re going to see a new wave of what software can do with the growing capabilities of machine learning, artificial intelligence and data pipelines across enterprises. Find out what a Knowledge Manager is.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

It is a set of standard terminology and guidelines for project management published and updated by The Project Management Institute (PMI). You’ll also need to define scope in a scope statement. That means defining activities, which is not the same as making a WBS, but similar. What Are the Project Management Knowledge Areas?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 11, 2022

Also called value analysis, it reviews new or existing products during the design phase of a project and determines how certain substitutions can reduce costs while increasing product value. ProjectManager is online project management software with dynamic Gantt charts to plan your value analysis. Value Engineering in Construction.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Let’s now review their responsibilities in more detail. Strategic project leadership A chief project officer defines a company’s project management strategy and determines project priorities in line with an organization’s long-term vision and objectives. As we’ve noted above, a CPO should be proficient in leveraging software tools.

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Project Bliss

MARCH 20, 2021

A poorly estimated bid can lead to losing the project to a competitor, or even worse, winning the bid and losing money due to unexpected costs and unaccounted overheads. Solution: While many project managers are accustomed to using project management software, it likely won’t be too much help for bidding issues.

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

I’ll also show how, with MS Project software, you can build a WBS in all possible project life cycles. The number used is the WBS identifier (ID) , and is called the WBS code. This code or identifier uniquely identifies each element of the WBS. In the final build, I’ll review it again and advise if anything more is needed.

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

I’ll also show how, with MS Project software, you can build a WBS in all possible project life cycles. The number used is the WBS identifier (ID) , and is called the WBS code. This code or identifier uniquely identifies each element of the WBS. In the final build, I’ll review it again and advise if anything more is needed.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

It involves defining the project scope and objectives, creating a detailed plan, and identifying the resources and schedule required to complete the project. What is a Project The Project Management Institutes (PMI) PMBOK defines a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.”

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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. effectively and efficiently.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2020

It speaks to the PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) , which says all projects must be strategically aligned with the organization’s business strategy. It’s difficult to definitively define what strategic initiatives are. What Is a Strategic Initiative? Too many people have differing views.

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Workamajig

JUNE 14, 2018

A well-defined life cycle brings order and structure to the project. I’ll review what PMI says, the latest literature, and cover tips, tactics, and strategies from practicing PMs to make some sense of the PM cycle. Before we dig deeper, let’s quickly review the project life cycle. is done in this stage.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Most contractors solved the problem by creating technical writing departments that reviewed all reports prepared by PMs before sending them to the clients. At a PMI® conference I attended later in the 1970s, almost 80% of the papers were presented by engineers or people working for engineering companies. This appeased DoD.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2021

With about 28% of projects failing due to imprecise cost estimates, it’s clear that your project plan deserves time and attention. It can happen due to three primary reasons: Economic factors that occur due to inaccuracies in project budget or scope. Failure to review similar past projects and historical data.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Sixth Edition was published in 2017 by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Software development. Even if you do not have defined model in place, you probably have some processes that could be used as part of your selected methodology. Projects drive change!

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2018

The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers the Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification. They also review the skillsets of the multiple teams working the various projects and make sure that they’re distributed in such a fashion that enhances performance. Proficient in MS Office and program management software.

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