Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Digital transformation is on the rise. Microsoft predicts that every company will become a tech company. PMI predicts that nearly half of companies will be using AI by 2026. Many organizations are looking for ways to digitally enable their businesses – often through new technologies – in order to improve performance or gain a competitive advantage. As a project manager, you will likely find yourself working on one of such projects such as implementing a new CRM system, upgrading to a cloud-based

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Before you engage with a new project, there are certain things you have to know. Is the cost worth the return? Can you get it done properly by the deadline? Do you have the resources? Resource forecasting is how you can answer that last question. Resources are anything you need to execute the project plan. From your team to the tools they need, materials, equipment, software, office space and so on.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As a project manager, you constantly juggle a million tasks at once. And you may overextend yourself, wearing too many hats. How can we find a better balance? This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

If you don’t get started on the right foot, your project team and project success are already at risk. That could be this entire article, summed up in that one sentence. Kickoff meetings are essential. Kickoff meetings need to be done well. If not, you erode trust instantly and at the most vulnerable moment in […]. The post How To Be A Leader During The Project Kickoff: Expert Tips & Process appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Our profession is undergoing a transformation, moving away from rigid, one-size-fits-all methodologies. Instead, project managers are embracing dynamic and adaptable frameworks that carefully consider project and product variables to determine the most suitable development approaches and project life cycles.

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Kiron Bondale

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

My previous article covered the risks which were realized through my campaign to become a councilor within Welland’s city council in the recent municipal elections. This one focuses on the lessons I learned through the project’s lifetime. With the exception of two streets where I had a couple of kind volunteers drop off my campaign flyers, I did all the door-to-door canvassing myself.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

If you follow this blog you've read several references to the project balance sheet. So, is this about accounting? Yes, and no: Yes, it's about a double entry tool to keep track of "mine" and "yours", but no, it's not the accountant's tool used in your father's accounting office. Take a look at this figure: What have we got here? First, the business and the project; but.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Similar to a journey, projects have a beginning and an end. Just like a trip, most projects wouldn’t set off without first having an itinerary. In project management, the equivalent of an itinerary is a creative brief. But not all projects use a creative brief; they’re found only in specific disciplines. When we define the term, we’ll explore which projects use one.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s a myth that Scrum Teams don’t plan. Scrum Teams plan at the Sprint Planning event and when refining work items. They also create a forecast or a roadmap that shows their plans across multiple Sprints. . Scrum Teams plan frequently to navigate complicated environments where new information emerges constantly. The team inspects new knowledge and adapts their approach to take advantage of what they've learned.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you look around any business, you’ll see a series of workflows working together in unison to deliver business results. The process your barista goes through to make your coffee in the morning? That’s a workflow. The email notification you receive from Netflix after they auto-charge your credit card? That’s a workflow too. The value […].

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Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?

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Kiron Bondale

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I am midway through Annie Duke’s latest book Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away. If you are not already familiar with Annie’s background, she was a very successful professional poker player who applied the lessons she learned from playing poker to writing and consulting on improving how we make decisions. Her latest book tackles the challenges we face with knowing when it is the right time to quit.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

So you’re considering joining PMI® as a member or a student member? There are many benefits to joining, but there are also some things to be aware of. In this article, I’ll outline the benefits, considerations, and common questions I get from potential members so you can make the right decision for your career. When I run project management rooms on Clubhouse or open my DMs for questions on Facebook or LinkedIn, one of the most common questions is: What certificate should I get?

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Almost everyone today, regardless of their industry, needs some level of project management skills. And nearly every kind of business would benefit from deploying built-for-purpose project management software. But having this skill set and software are even more important for entrepreneurial-minded people. . Entrepreneurs face a unique set of circumstances when it comes to operating their startup, small business, or multiple businesses.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Producing an event, whether virtual, in-person or hybrid, is hard enough. Having to make an event budget adds another layer of stress. But it doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you follow a few simple steps to creating an event budget. Successful events should be fun and informative. If you’re struggling with the event budget it can negatively impact the whole event.

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Dashboard design can mean the difference between users excitedly embracing your product or ignoring it altogether. Great dashboards lead to richer user experiences and significant return on investment (ROI), while poorly designed dashboards distract users, suppress adoption, and can even tarnish your project or brand. That’s one of the many reasons we wrote The Definitive Guide to Dashboard Design—to help you avoid common pitfalls, including… Cramming too much onto one screen and expecting the u

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

TL; DR: Value Creation in Scrum. As a tactical framework, Scrum is good at delivering Increments into customers’ hands. As we work in iterations, we probably do that several times per month, mitigating risk by closing feedback loops. Nevertheless, there is a potentially hazardous void in the framework that successful Scrum teams start plugging early: how to figure out what is worth building—product discovery—in the first place.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Remote project management is like herding cats, except the cats are all in different cities, and it’s your job to pull them together. In a lot of ways, it’s similar to regular project management, but it’s done at a distance via video conferencing and digital collaboration tools. This can be a great way to coordinate […]. The post Ultimate Guide To Remote Project Management For Digital Projects In 2022 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Project Management Software for SMBs Project management software is the backbone of any business. It’s the way you manage your team and keep track of their work to know when things are going well or when you need to make changes. No matter how small or large, every company needs a good project management system to keep on top of its projects. It’s not always easy to find the right software for your startup or business.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! Project management has so many challenges to solve every day, so having a toolbox of techniques (and the right attitude) will help you deliver projects successfully. But do you really need a course on problem-solving? It turns out you do. In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course?

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nTask

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There’s no denying that conflict resolution at the workplace can be difficult. The rise of social media has made communication more difficult than ever before, and disputes have become more common. Unfortunately, it often goes hand in hand with stress and anxiety. When conflicts arise, it’s important to have a plan for resolving them swiftly […].

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Making assumptions is usually frowned upon. However, in project management, project assumptions are essential for planning a project. But how do project assumptions differ from the assumptions that often mislead us in our daily lives? Let’s take a look at how project assumptions are defined in project management and why they’re so important. Then we’ll learn about a project assumption log and how assumptions differ from constraints and risk.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Join the Mastering Agility Discord community ! During the courses I teach as a Professional Scrum Trainer, as well as the reactions that I get to my articles, there’s one thing that always stands out to me: practice is vastly different than theory. A previous article already covered Eight Things to do During the Sprint Review , this time I want to dive into Sprint Planning.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

I think the critical path method is both one of the simplest and most complicated concepts in project management. I remember hearing about it in college and I always thought, “Okay. Find the critical activities and you will be able to estimate your project’s duration. Change your logistics or find a way to do some […]. The post Ultimate Guide To The Critical Path Method For Project Managers appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Uncertainty is a fact of life, especially in the workplace. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave its mark on the labor market. With layoffs and furloughs in 2020, hiring sprees in 2021, high inflation rates, and more mass layoffs in 2022, it’s hard to predict what the headwinds (or opportunities) will look like in the months ahead. And that’s just scratching the surface.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There are both advantages and disadvantages to working as part of a team. Advantages include being able to pool resources (both human and financial), having built-in support systems, and being able to hold each other accountable. Disadvantages of teamwork can include conflict between team members, difficulty in making decisions, and feelings of isolation from the rest of the company if you’re not working closely with others on a daily basis.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

ADKAR is a 5-step model of how individuals respond to change. It helps us to plan our change management programs accordingly. The post What is ADKAR? The ADKAR Model of Change | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

There was a time when digital projects were novel and digital project management tools were new. That time has long since passed. As more people are using digital project management tools, a whole generation has grown up in a digital environment. But some people don’t know what’s meant by digital project management and how it compares to traditional project management methods.

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Speaker: Michael Quartararo - Managing Director at eDPM Advisory Services and President of ACEDS

The paralegal and project management fields may seem totally unique from each other, but in reality, they have many overlapping similarities when it comes to personal characteristics and everyday tasks. In fact, they have enough in common that project management methodologies and principles can help paralegals complete essential tasks.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Who is an Agile Coach? Though, there is no universal definition of what is an Agile Coach. I want to define, Someone who developed deep expertise to help people, teams, and organisations enable better customer outcomes by focusing on an organisation’s internal and external orientation. The first Agile Coaching Competency framework was developed by Lyssa Adkins and Michael Spaydback in 2011.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

According to recent reports, there are currently 2.13 million full-time employees in the UK project management sector, with the profession generating £156.5 billion GVA annually, and there are an estimated 8.7 to 11 million project managers in North America. This means the competition for roles is extremely high across both locations. Nowadays, project managers are […].

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

There’s a part of Transformation that’s essential that we don’t talk about as much—expenses. During Transformation, we mainly focus on variable expenses because those costs are negotiable. The most often overlooked variable expense during Transformation is external vendors, likely because they aren’t technically a part of your company. It’s no surprise that companies don’t want to pay to Transform external vendors, in the risk that the people will leave after the contract is up, or the vendor wo

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