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The Stakeholder Salience Model and How to Use It

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a measure of how much influence they have over actions and outcomes. Larger projects are likely to have higher numbers of people with power involved because they tend to attract greater corporate governance and oversight – so the top management likes to know what is going on. Things that can’t wait? Dominant stakeholders.

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Project Management Apprenticeships: A UK Guide

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a good one if you want to work in energy, utilities, construction and engineering as those industries tend to have more need for people with project controls job titles than, say, marketing. Different industries will influence that and there is a minimum salary set by the government. So that’s a ballpark.

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How to take over an existing project [Free checklist]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

5: Review the governance structure Is there a governance structure ? Action if there is no formal governance: My first point of call would be your project sponsor. Action if there is no formal governance: My first point of call would be your project sponsor. Who is your project sponsor? What’s the reporting schedule?

PMO 303
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Discovering the Diverse Sources Behind Innovation

Scrum.org

To truly capitalise on the potential of innovation, we must explore deeply within our teams, expand our perspectives across entire organisations, and even look beyond, to outside influences. These programs often provide financial support, resources, and guidance to help companies develop new technologies or solutions.

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How To Take Over An Existing Project [Free Checklist]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

5: Review the governance structure. Is there a governance structure ? Action if there is no formal governance: My first point of call would be your project sponsor. Action if there is no formal governance: My first point of call would be your project sponsor. Who is your project sponsor? What’s the reporting schedule?

PMO 505
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Project Boards and Project Steering Groups: An Introduction

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. A project board provides oversight and governance for the project. What you need is adequate governance for the project. What is a project board? Call your meetings anything you like.

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What Should a New Project Manager Focus On?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A new project manager, like any other, needs to focus their energies on these four things, in that order. And this means three things to me: The Governance Hierarchy This is your sponsor, steering group, project board, project auditors and assessors, and anyone else who has a responsibility for the proper performance of your project.