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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The value of a POC is it can help a project manager identify gaps in processes that might interfere with success. A POC elicits feedback from everyone involved in a project, including those who might not have otherwise contributed, thereby mitigating unforeseen risk. That’s not all a proof of concept does. POC by Industry.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Some project managers have a defensive mindset. 3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks. Table Of Contents.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Product Manager vs Project Manager. While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. What Is a Project Manager? Let’s take a look at the most important project manager responsibilities.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Contracting for Agile software development projects continues to be a major organizational impediment. Combine that tendency with management’s desire to protect their jobs when the bad things happen. I am willing to bet that no manager ever lost their job by embracing a contract provided by their legal department as well.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

These IT project management templates are essential to get those jobs done properly. ProjectManager has dozens of free project management templates for Excel and Word that IT managers need when working on web development, software development, mobile app development, network configuration and so much more.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? ML is like a detective finding clues and solving a mystery.

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nTask

JANUARY 14, 2021

The need for digital projects and content means that digital project management is more prevalent and there is a need for digital project managers. If you are wondering exactly just what this means and wanted to learn more about the digital project management process you have come to the right place. Software development.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? ML is like a detective finding clues and solving a mystery.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. It comes from my practical experience working on software development projects. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I got introduced to formal project management processes through Rational Unified Process (RUP) in the year 2000. RUP was developed by Rational Corporation which was later acquired by IBM. I had to learn about RUP because our company had adopted it to implement and manage projects.

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Image Source: [link] Although Scrum is a well-known framework for agile software development, implementing Scrum alone won’t guarantee success. Deliver working software more frequently and reliably, reducing the time-to-market and increasing customer satisfaction.

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

Definition of the PDCA cycle The initial letters PDCA stand for the four steps in a continuous improvement process (CIP, Kaizen): Plan-Do-Check-Act (Plan-Do-Check-Act). It promotes a methodical approach to problem solving and process improvement, making it a versatile tool that can be used in different industries and project types.

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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. Some of the items that are included in an IT budget are hardware, software, personnel, outsourcing, disaster recovery and any occupancy costs associated with the support of the IT in the organization.

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PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. Understanding of SDLC can make the whole process more efficient. Definition of a SDLC? Some say it is a process or an approach. Development.

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Wrike

JUNE 23, 2023

By developing a proof of concept, you can also gather key insights from team members and users alike, which can shape the product or software development process. Try Wrike for free Proof of concept definition What is a proof of concept?

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Herding Cats

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This, of course, is a violation of the principles of Managerial Finance and Microeconomics of software development in the presence of uncertainty and scarce resources. Software Project Cost Estimation . There are numerous horror stories about software development cost and schedule overruns. It bad management ?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

If you’re working in software development, you know that the software development life cycle can often be frenetic. Product features and stakeholder requirements constantly change, and your initial product development plan might look very different as the project evolves. How do you create a scrum release plan?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Ken Schwaber, co-creator of one the most popular frameworks to deal with complex problems, explains it here crystal clear: Ken Schwaber talks about the Definition of Done. . Furthermore, a short cycle is “a frequency that is short enough to reduce the risk of spending time on the wrong solution for too long (also known as a waste of money)”.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2022

A project execution plan is a document for executing projects that helps you strategize, come up with project management processes and put the whole thing into action. Where an idea can be aspirational, the project execution process is thorough and practical, including all key activities. Learn More! Quality Standards.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Technical debt in the project context The concept of "technical debt" originally comes from the field of software development. Finally, the project team incurs debt in the form of errors in the software that have to be paid for later. published in the Journal for Information and Software Technology in 2018.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

First, let’s explore the definition of an SLA in greater detail, including the different types of service agreements and why they’re so important. This definition includes metrics that will be used to measure the service and the remedies or penalties that will be incurred if those service levels aren’t reached.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. Stepping into 2024, we believe that the project management trends will reflect a notable shift from traditional methodologies towards more dynamic, business-focused, and people-centric approaches.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Break the project down into tasks: Use a Work Breakdown Structure to make the project more manageable. They might benefit from a T&M contract that offers flexibility in the design process. For example, let’s say you work on a project that involves complex software development and customization. Try it for free today!

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Planio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you work in project management, your job isn’t done until your users are happy — but that isn’t always the case. As every project manager knows, it’s almost impossible to get from A to B on a project without something going wrong. Consider your risks and put controls in place Step 6. Team accountability. Project control.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Know the risks in your project! Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management. The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. The better risk management is handled in your project, the greater the probability of success, all other things being equal.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As we adapt to the current dynamics, we should challenge standard paradigms and reevaluate when to execute project processes. Assign the Project Manager Assign the project manager as early as possible- the sooner, the better. Without knowing the backstory, the project manager is operating at a disadvantage.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you’re in the market for a software tool that can help simplify task management, then you’ve probably explored Microsoft Planner. It’s a task management tool that’s part of the larger Microsoft universe, which includes Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project. It organizes teamwork and tasks for project management.

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

Project managers are born communicators. Why is it so important in project management? The bottom line: Your executive summary can make or break your project In this guide, we’ll decode the process of writing effective executive summaries, from what to include and practical examples you can follow on your next project.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. What are the Top 5 Agile Methodologies?

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

Project Management is a systematic and organized approach to planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of a team to achieve a specific goal. Key to understanding Project Management, is to understand what a project is. The project manager will also need to manage assumptions and risks related to the project.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

What has always struck me in this discussion is the fact that Scrum is a tool useful to accomplish one primary task: delivering value to customers of emergent products in complex environments while mitigating an organization’s exposure to risk at the same time. Agile software development is not about solving (code) puzzles all day long.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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Teamweek

MARCH 30, 2022

With the great resignation in full effect, recruiters are constantly looking for ways to modernize their hiring process. Quick Links: Definition – What Does Job Simulation Mean? Definition – What Does Job Simulation Mean? They’re great for customer-facing roles or those who will be managing a team. When to use them?

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. Risk issues that can be identified early in the program, which will potentially impact the program later, termed Known Unknowns and can be alleviated with good risk management. Risk Management is Project Management for Adults - Tim Lister.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2018

Now we will explore the team process dimension. Recall that the Scrum Team defines their own process within the boundaries of the Scrum framework. From the product management practices to the engineering and quality practices. 5 Steps to Improve Team Process. There are 7 lean software development principles.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Let's look at the cost of having no quality management plan. Then, we will explore how to develop a practical quality management plan. The Quality Management Plan What is Quality? For project management, quality is " the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements" (PMBOK Guide, Page 718).

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