article thumbnail

SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Strategic planning The SWOT analysis supports strategic planning by providing a structured overview of the most important influencing factors.

article thumbnail

Unlocking the power of paraverbal communication at work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

And you can control and influence how you say something by understanding paraverbal communication. Paraverbal communication involves the use of nonverbal cues such as tone and volume to influence how your message is received. More examples of effective paraverbal communication at work Remember that these are just examples.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Organizational Process Assets: What does that even mean?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They influence how we do the work.

Process 422
article thumbnail

How to Become a Project Manager in 2022: 3 Ways to Get A Job (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. It’s important to review the available certifications and choose one that employers in your industry and country value. This is the route I took.

article thumbnail

Are You Ready For The Social Tech Revolution?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

For example, Yammer is deployed as a business-focused alternative to Facebook; various Instant Messaging tools such as Skype for Business and Slack take the place of WhatsApp and enterprise tools such as SocialCast are found in organizations as a replacement for micro-blogging tools such as Twitter.

article thumbnail

Overcoming bias in project management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Since good decision-making is critical for good leadership and guidance, project managers need to know how heuristics (mental disposition) and biases (personal inclinations) influence a project manager’s decisions. For example, she may not schedule the necessary two months for a task because the technician said, “Two weeks should do it!”

article thumbnail

Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment. The disconnect leads to a lack of valuable feedback that would help steer the product in the right direction by validating hypotheses.