Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Understanding what is being said Responding appropriately and with emotional intelligence Remembering what is being said. We’ve all been in a conversation where we’ve dipped out for a few seconds and then someone asks a question and we hedge while we try to work out what we missed. Put your phone down!)

Closing 351

Closing Process 351

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

I don’t specifically call out project management skills on my resume here: it’s implied in the list of projects I have led in the work experience section underneath. However, if you don’t have work-related projects , you can add project management skills as one of those headings. Soft skills (a.k.a.

Leadership 352

Leadership Risk Management PMI Governance 352

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Trends come and go, or they stay with us and evolve into new ways of working that stick around and become “the way we do things around here.”. How many of our parent’s generation found themselves less desirable at work because they were seen as anachronistic? Project management trends shape our profession. Until it’s too late.

2022 484

2022 PMO Risk Management Artificial Inteligence 484

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Using a decision matrix can help them better evaluate their choices and prioritize work. Either way, project managers and their teams can make decisions on their gut, guided by emotion or even unconscious bias. When a decision has been made, then the real work begins and that requires project management software to plan.

Manufacturing 306

Manufacturing Monitoring Software Defining 306

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2023

Customers who receive exceptional service feel cherished, appreciated, and cared for, resulting in a greater emotional connection with the company. As a result of this emotional tie, customers are more likely to advocate for the brand among family, friends, and peers.

Underperforming Technical Team 297

Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence Software Review 2011 297

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There are several organizational change management strategies that can be applied to manage work, resources, business processes and budget allocations as well as different types of organizational changes. Bridges Transition Model With this model, you’re focusing on the emotional reactions to change as it is implemented.

Change Management 382

Change Management Process Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle 382

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 17, 2020

A recent study by Dr Clara Cheung and colleagues found that project managers experience particularly high stress levels in regard to their working relationships. lack of understanding of project work) the working environment (e.g. Emotion-focused coping strategies. What works best? way of communication).

Technical Review 404

Technical Review Governance Government 2016 404

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

Power Skills is one side of the PMI Talent Triangle, along with Ways of Working and Business Acumen. Any reading, research time or learning about: Managing virtual teams Emotional intelligence (start with this book ) Team engagement and team building activities like a scavenger hunt. What are Power Skills PDUs? More ideas! Learn more.

2022 442

2022 PMI Certification Leadership 442

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 14, 2021

Take a deep breath and let the emotion calm a little. Emotions are natural and healthy. However, an emotional response is seldom a good idea. Now, I have to be honest with you, there is a lot of work here — but in my view represents the most important element of responding to unrealistic demands. Ask them why.

Influencer 397

Influencer Risk Management Risk Executing 397

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

I don’t specifically call out project management skills on my resume here: it’s implied in the list of projects I have led in the work experience section underneath. However, if you don’t have work-related projects, you can add project management skills as one of those headings. Soft skills. Describe your project management skills.

Leadership 394

Leadership Governance Government Influencer 394

Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2023

The Scrum framework has transformed how teams approach complex work by creating an environment where teams use structured collaboration to deliver value sooner and focus on continuous improvement. Understanding catharsis Catharsis, rooted in ancient Greek drama, refers to purging or cleansing emotions through dramatic expression.

Innovation 175

Innovation SCRUM 2023 Energy 175

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

While the emotion is still fresh, it can be used as an open doorway to identify the initiating event. The Time-line technique, accredited to Tad James , enabled me to study the initiating event in this situation without emotion. Peter speaking at the APM Rethinking Leadership conference. History of NLP. The project. Leadership styles.

Energy 356

Energy Leadership Consulting Initiating 356

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 28, 2022

So how does it work? We need reminding of this stuff because work life is busy and we end up taking shortcuts that make our change management work worse. It’s clear that Nicola has lived through many change initiatives and knows what works. Nicola Graham. What is BEE? It’s very straightforward.

Software Review 395

Software Review Certification Change Management Closing 395

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 3, 2020

They know that having to rely on their gut works fairly well but still feel there must be a better way to evaluate candidates in order to succeed more often. How the assessment works. They must enjoy interacting with people, recognize emotions in others, and empathize with others. Ben Snyder. Skill 1: People-Oriented.

Underperforming Technical Team 421

Underperforming Technical Team Consulting Planning 421

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Not everyone works the same way, which is why there are different work styles. Some work better in groups and others alone. As work evolves to include hybrid teams that are located in different places with a wide range of skill sets, successful businesses need to connect everyone to keep them productive. No problem.

Underperforming Technical Team 332

Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Monitoring Energy 332

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count. That’s pretty much everything from ‘how to do this detailed task’ through to ‘how to run a portfolio office’. My timings are just a guide.

PMI 348

PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 348

Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. If they aren't emotionally invested in the product or the stakeholders, how can we expect them to produce their best work? Accountability is key in this journey. Enjoy this video?

SCRUM 176

SCRUM 2024 Leadership Agile 176

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2022

They are perfect for anyone working in a project environment, but if you are managing teams of any kind you’ll find something useful in here. Collaboration by default certainly hasn’t been the case for all the teams I have worked on. Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers. Erm, sorry, that’s not right.

Prince2 410

Prince2 Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMO 410

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When you’re leading a project, part of what you’re doing is working with stakeholders who hired you to get that work done they way they want it. Remove Negative Emotions. It’s easy to get emotional. Also, kids don’t hold onto those negative emotions. 7 Tips for Managing Difficult Stakeholders.

Influencer 379

Influencer 2019 Budget Leadership 379

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2023

The actual TED talk principles are refreshingly simple and make me think of those that accompany the Agile Manifesto like, ‘Simplicity – the art of maximizing the work not done – is essential.’ Testament his leadership was that others were sufficiently motivated to see his work through to completion long after he died (1899).

2015 395

2015 Leadership Defining Agile 395

LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In his groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence from 1995, Daniel Goleman explains that emotional intelligence is about twice as important as cognitive ability for positions at every level. For top-level C-suite jobs, up to 90% of the abilities that are essential for a leader’s performance are emotional competencies. .

Leadership 158

Leadership Software Review Monitoring Influencer 158

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They all work towards controlling the constraints of time, cost, scope and quality only coming at it from different perspectives. ProjectManager is an award-winning project management software with the flexibility to work with traditional and more iterative approaches. There are many ways to approach a project.

Lean 361

Lean SCRUM Defining Agile 361

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

You cannot look after your team and your stakeholders unless you are in robust physical, mental and emotional health. A couple of poor nights’ sleep in a row can damage your judgment and emotional stability just as much as an excess of alcohol. A work-life balance is essential given today’s “always-on” culture.

2023 298

2023 Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 2022 298

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. Soft skills, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence : whatever you call it, these are crucial and stakeholder management and communication come out top time and time again. Let’s jump in.

2023 404

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 404

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 13, 2022

Let’s take that one for granted and look at two other types of noise that we should consider when we are communicating at work: Psychological noise Semantic noise. The next time you see a well-known politician on television try to recognize what you are feeling about them at that moment – what bias is at work? Physical noise.

Technical Review 312

Technical Review 2017 Risk Management Communications Management 312

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 20, 2022

When I was working in France, my Indian colleagues rang to tell us they were being sent home after office buildings in Bangalore were damaged: the death of Indian film legend Rajkumar had prompted spontaneous violence amongst mourners on the streets. Working with global teams is normal. Many of us do manage international teams now.

Underperforming Technical Team 366

Underperforming Technical Team Finance Budget Leadership 366

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As set for each Sprint, regularly achieving these goals suggests the Scrum Master’s effectiveness in creating an environment where Product Backlog management and Sprint Planning work well, including all team members. Continuous improvement is a core Agile principle, and effective Retrospectives are crucial for this process.

SCRUM 194

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Leadership 194

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Any reading, research time or learning about: Managing virtual teams Emotional intelligence (start with this book) Team engagement and team building activities like a scavenger hunt. I have a resource to get you started with building team engagement across virtual teams , that you could also adapt for teams working in the same location.

Leadership 449

Leadership 2020 PMI Certification 449

The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Lacking essential power skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, influence and directiveness can harm both reputation of the IT leadership team and the stability of IT departments. The changing face of IT leadership is shifting as new generations enter the work force. Emotional Intelligence.

Leadership 78

Leadership Retail 2023 Innovation 78

The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Skill 2: Emotional intelligence, a must in relationships with ourselves and others Emotional intelligence is an individual’s ability to perceive, understand, control, and express his or her own emotions, and to distinguish, decode and recognize emotions in others. This skill compliments resilience perfectly.

Artificial Inteligence 88

Artificial Inteligence Risk Management PMI Initiating 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 7, 2023

In the book “Made to Stick“, authors Chip and Dan Heath explain we remember things that are simple, unexpected, and emotional. Images that are surprising for the context, such as using animals to show project management topics, are “stickier” in our brains. Animal cartoons about project management do all three.

Process 448

Process 448

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2019

They work well for product launches , performance tracking, and marketing campaigns. And research by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer shows clearly that when we can see our progress conspicuously, we feel more enriched by the work we are doing. And it’s also hard work, mentally challenging and at time, stressful.

Risk Management 351

Risk Management Controlling Agile Risk 351

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Today, we take virtual meetings for granted, but the possibilities they bring free up the world of work. You bring together people who are working from home, on the road for travel, or in offices around the world with just a few clicks. Banish background noise You want to hear your clients and colleagues (at least most of the time!).

Closing 330

Closing Software 330

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 5, 2020

College, a few odd jobs, and an internship later, she landed a job as a design engineer and got to work on some exciting and challenging projects. Several factors at work inhibit them from reaching their full potential, the primary one being the inability of their organisations to provide the resources and training leaders need.

Underperforming Technical Team 360

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Initiating Software 360

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Helping people develop a growth mindset is an important part of the work we do at Radically and one of the tools we use to help people develop one is feedback. In particular, I had moments when receiving feedback was hard and my response, mostly internally, was emotional. Many people really struggle to both give and receive feedback.

2019 230

2019 Lean Consulting Closing 230

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Qualifications for a business project manager depend on the industry in which they’re working. All of these things and more make them a perfect candidate for business project management. Let’s first explore the definition of business project management. Then we’ll discuss how to manage business projects (hint: it’s like project management).

Software Review 370

Software Review Monitoring Technical Review Risk Management 370

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Work out the end date ignoring the fixed delivery date, even if you do have to crash your analysis time into a shorter period and use estimates with a greater degree of uncertainty than normal. Backing in is when you start at the end of the project and work your way backwards calculating task estimates until you reach today.

Telecoms 476

Telecoms 2010 Estimate Prince2 476