Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The move from technical expert to leader is a big jump for many people. Many people get promoted – or think they get promoted – because they’re technically very good in a role. You could be a marketing coordinator promoted to marketing project manager, for example. From Technical to Exceptional. What’s Inside The Course.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We often hear about ways we can work smarter and more efficiently, but without concrete examples it’s hard to know where to start. To help you get on track with your productivity goals, we’ll look at some practical examples of how you could use your time efficiently, with case studies and real-life tips.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. This was largely due to the unforeseen increase in the cost of steel. The Airbus A380 was due to take to the skies in 2006. There were investigations, reports and reviews of these projects, and many others. For example, the Millennium Dome attracted 5.5

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

I’ve put together this Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course review to answer all your questions so you can save time deciding whether it is right for you. In the review, I’ll share: Why I think this is such a popular course for project managers Who it’s most suited for How to get the most out of the course.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. If you are starting to write one, and want some sample text for inclusion in your own, I’ve shared loads of tips and examples below. What is a Terms of Reference document?

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

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. How can we benefit from new technological developments? SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 13, 2022

I use a lot of technical project management jargon that relates to our projects and industry, and I don’t have to do a lot of editing. For example, on training videos and on my courses, I offer closed captions and Otter creates those for me. I should embrace the AI tech and just go for it! How does it work?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2023

I have a lot of theoretical knowledge picked up over the years, but I’ve never facilitated a Scrum ceremony, for example. If you’re like me, you’ll want to dive into the LearnQuest Scrum Master Certification review below and see if the training is a good fit for your needs. There are no peer-reviewed assignments.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

This article will review a few different thoughts on the DOD, relate the DOD to acceptance criteria, and show an example of a DOD. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the DOD, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review. Pushing off the change to the DOD will possibly create technical debt.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2022

Technical Debt was introduced into the product. Technically, this team could go to production. Yet, due to the limited transparency from the outside, they were setting themselves up for a large amount of rework. That’s no different with technical debt. Sometimes it makes sense to introduce technical debt.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Summary review of Runn: If you find managing resources a headache because you never know who is free when, then check out what Runn can do. It sits in the middle of your tech stack, integrating projects information from your CRM and financial systems. For example, Runn will flag up some people who have similar skill sets.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. These are all great sources of examples of projects. Next up, examples of operations management.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. Technology isn’t just a tool anymore. It is no longer a case of ignoring the ‘tech’ component of your team. As technology continues to evolve so rapidly, it is no longer an ‘add-on’ but instead has now become a true team member of value.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It’s part of the contract between any technology vendor and sets up what will be levied upon them if the agreement isn’t upheld. Then we’ll outline what goes into an SLA so you can make one, with an example to flesh it out and make it more comprehensible. Example & Templates Included) appeared first on ProjectManager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Imagine the hours lost if someone on your team was working from out of date project requirements , for example. Microsoft SharePoint, for example, was a life-saver when I was using it, because it kept copies of previous versions. 15 March 2017 N Bailey Review by architect 0.3 15 March 2017 N Bailey Review by architect 0.3

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read on for my review. Lab: This section includes examples of how to use it, with sample tasks and the ChatGPT output created. The examples, and the prompt engineering info was very much focused on ChatGPT. It’s not technical, which makes it suitable for project professionals. Not quite ready?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

A building inspection is a review of the work done on a construction project by a building inspector, who is employed by the city, township or county in which the project is located. The building inspector will review the job site to ensure it complies with safety regulations and building codes. We explain everything you need to know.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Category: Training for students preparing for Project Management Professional ( PMP )® and Certified Associates in Project Management ( CAPM )®: BrainBOK review. I’ve reviewed the product in depth so I can confidently recommend it. He kindly gave me access to the product for a short while so that I could review it for you.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

We’ll also explore the impact technology has had on paraverbal communication at work today, because how you say something is different when you are communicating through a tiny square window. Examples of paraverbal communication Think of the different ways you could say this sentence: The project is going to be 2 weeks late.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL; DR: The Definition of Done: Business Agility & Technical Excellence Most of the time, stakeholders are not interested in how we solve their problems as long as we ethically play by the rules. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The release manager at my last job worked closely with the development team to review what code changes would be coming. Once everything looks good from a technical standpoint, the release manager could start working on preparing communications about the upcoming software change. And then the cycle begins again!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 11, 2020

In this review of Office Timeline Pro, I’ll share the pros and cons of the PowerPoint plugin. Summary review of Office Timeline: Office Timeline is a simple way of creating timelines for anything from inside PowerPoint or your browser. Do you need a timeline maker for project communications or to create executive briefings?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Product Owner must balance the demands of users against the need to ensure that the product remains up to date from a technical perspective. This often means that the Product Owner may need to choose between developing new features to satisfy customer requests and fixes for technical debt. What is technical debt?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

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.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2021

So I was pleasantly surprised when Carsten Grønbejrg Lützen pointed at a peer-reviewed academic paper by Michele Tufano and his colleagues (2015), called “When and Why Your Code Starts To Smell Bad”. This post is ideal for developers with some experience, and for people who support developers in the development of their technical skills.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 21, 2022

Teams that approach their work from a product perspective find this cross-functionality easier to achieve than teams that organize around the technologies required to deliver the product. Although having some technology teams in your organization might be necessary, product teams should be the default because of their many advantages.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Summary review of Chpokify: If you struggle with planning poker and agile estimating in a virtual environment, Chpokify is the answer. For example, if you don’t have all the design details, you might go with T-shirt sizing based on gut feel. Reviewing the session. Starts at $11pm for 3 teams/15 users billed annually.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 11, 2018

You can count on technical projects, no matter how well-planned, to involve change orders, re-prioritization and the regular appearance of surprises. Just as you have to be diligent and have the right kind of project insight to ensure that nobody’s working on yesterday’s priorities. Easier said than done.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 3, 2022

We’ll also look at what materials are used in industrial processes, offer some examples and look at how software can facilitate the process. For example, there is composite activity, which uses many types of machinery, tools and equipment. Industrial Process Examples. What Is an Industrial Process? Job Shop Manufacturing.

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Zen Project Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Guest post by Dr. Mik Kersten While “technical debt” is a term that’s frequently used by technologists, the implication and understanding of it tends to be opaque to the business until it’s too late - just look at how Nokia lost the mobile market that it helped create. What’s technical debt?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

This is often due to the various forces at play that impact decision-making, like those related to the project budget, schedule or resources. There’s a term to explain this idea: technical debt. If you’re about to embark on a new project, take a moment to read about what technical debt is and why you’ll want to avoid it at all costs.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

They can be returned to, reviewed and revised as necessary. Any changes should be minimal, however, because a vision statement is the guideline for a company’s strategic plan, so it must be thoroughly reviewed. The best way to learn what a vision statement is to look at real life examples. Vision Statement Examples.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In this review of Unito, I’ll share the pros and cons of this automated sync tool that is the answer to all your too-many-tools problems. Summary review of Unito: Unito is simple to use and deceptively powerful. Here’s an example. Are you struggling with teams that use lots of different tools? Product: Unito. Website: [link].

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 13, 2024

If you’ve arrived here, you’re probably ready to get into my Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Professional Certificate review! I’ve spent many hours reviewing the materials and going through the lessons so you can save time in your own course evaluation. I completed the quizzes and worked through the training videos.

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Planio

MARCH 11, 2024

In this guide, we’ll cover the importance of risk management, how to recognize risks early on, and 11 examples of common risks to look out for. Jump to a section: The importance of risk management in project management Two methods to help you recognize risks early on 11 common project risk examples (and how to avoid them) 1.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Finally, we’ll illustrate capital budgeting with some examples. The time value of money is about the potential rate of return on the investment as well as the reduced purchasing power over time due to inflation. Gather Project Proposals First, you’ll want to review the various project proposals and investment opportunities.

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Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

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