Project Pulse Journal

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM In the dynamic world of projects, risks are omnipresent. Every decision brings along its own set of uncertainties and complicated risks. Enter the realm of quantitative risk analysis. Essential tools such as Decision Trees and Monte Carlo Simulation enable thorough risk evaluations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Are you biased as a project manager? In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. A project manager is the linchpin of a successful project. Her leadership and guidance is of paramount importance during planning and execution. Anchoring bias in project management.

Technical Review 488

Technical Review 2007 Finance Estimate 488

Scrum.org

JUNE 29, 2019

A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. 21st-century executive leadership, what to stop doing . Remove some responsibilities from managers to allow them to become leaders as coaches. Embrace uncertainty . Wow, was I wrong!

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Leadership 2019 2011 2018 125

The IIL Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Project managers keen on levelling up in this field are well aware of the future benefits this industry offers. At present, project management is a high-income field, with many employment opportunities in various industries such as Information Technology (IT), finance, healthcare, and even construction sectors.

Finance 88

Finance 2024 Healthcare Certification 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Strong leadership in projects is important for success, so getting your project board and/or project steering group set up as soon as you can is a good start. They let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. They should help guide you to project success.

Governance 356

Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 356

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2021

I clearly remember being asked who was the Governor of the Bank of England during an interview with a bank – obviously I was faking being interested in the finance sector as I had no clue. And that means learning how to include your projects and your project management skills. I managed a capital budget of £8.6m

Technical Review 377

Technical Review Finance Software Review Budget 377

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly 1 in 5 project managers have considered leaving their job: 37% of professionals have thought about quitting project management in the past year. So why are people leaving project management? Let’s start with this story from one project manager. Anonymous project manager. Why do project managers quit?

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Risk Management Finance 435

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

There was a question in our Facebook group recently: where can I get project management templates? And another question: where can I get free or cheap project management training materials? There are many premium project management templates available — including my template bundles and ebooks. And training to choose from.

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Prince2 PMI Certification Software Review 385

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things! Projects change the business. Operations run the business.

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Retail Governance Government Healthcare 405

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. This post queries whether a Chief Information Officer (CIO) position might be a good and realistic goal for a project manager. Finally, the post discusses whether and how a CIO role might even lead to CEO.

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Fractional CTO Leadership Governance Government 98

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

Growing a new business is full of risk, but knowing where the business is going and how it’s going to get there is a way to mitigate that risk. Related: Free Risk Tracking Template. Continuous growth is difficult, but a strategic plan can help make it more accessible to rally the leadership and resources necessary to support it.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is one of the biggest MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms available and offers many project management (PM) courses. Introductory project management courses. Intermediate project management courses. Related Video.

Certification 252

Certification Technical Review Lean Software Review 252

The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 25, 2017

You can read more about this at SME www.smeweb.com/sme/how-mismanaging-change-is-the-biggest-risk-of-all – where Peter describes the four-year study by LeadershipIQ.com which found that the number one reason CEO’s got fired was …. We expect more from our project managers – we expect them to inspire, lead teams and be more confident.

2014 222

2014 Finance Leadership Risk Management 222

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

Any change forces teams to wait for each other, while generating risks on the overall product quality. The case where interfaces belong to third parties adds another layer of risk to product quality. This common goal frees up self-management and innovation for teams, while supporting a reduction in the amount of waste.

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Agile Technical Review Manufacturing Innovation 142

The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

This post digs into this ambitious career objective, the required skills and attributes, strategy and project management as steppingstones to the CEO role, and attractive alternative career objectives. The role of a CEO is multifaceted, requiring a diverse skill set to effectively lead and manage an organization.

Fractional CTO 52

Fractional CTO CTO Hire Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 28, 2018

It’s generally acknowledged that having strong leadership is important for project success, so getting your Project Steering Group set up as soon as you can is a good start. They let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. Risks and issues.

Governance 232

Governance Government Finance Risk Management 232

Planview

APRIL 15, 2020

As executives consider changing priorities and reducing or reallocating budgets, enterprise portfolio or program management offices (EPMOs) are in the right position to take center stage. EPMOs and Finance, together, can ensure the leadership team is making the best decisions now and for the future.

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Planning Finance 2020 Executing 109

The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Cybersecurity is not the problem that needs to be fixed; it’s the digital enterprise’s capability to manage its digital business risk, with cybersecurity only playing a small part. Digital Value Management System Let’s start with a new mental model focusing on creating and protecting digital business value. Well, everything.

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2005 2015 Innovation Certification 78

Teamweek

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Finances are the heart of every business (and staff, of course). They analyze data, create financial reports, and advise senior management on financial decisions that optimize profitability. As the financial backbone of the organization, the finance professional in this position plays a critical role in the success of a business.

Controlling 52

Controlling Finance Risk Management Healthcare 52

Planio

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. If you’re a project manager or team leader gearing up to build a long-term product roadmap, this article is for you.

Planning 88

Planning Development Team Review Risk Management Software Review 88

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2018

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. Phases of Project Management. In project management there are five phases: initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing.

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The Lazy Project Manager

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

And do the sponsors interact and engage on a regular, bi-directional manner with the project managers? If you don’t declare a complete and utter ‘No’ then the next step of the ‘ESP’ test is to consider any weak points in this ‘Executive board to Sponsor to Project Manager’ relationship. One point here.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2014 Executing Leadership 186

Project Bliss

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When considering a project management career, there are some basic project management skills you need to know about. If you think a project management career is right for you, you possibly already have some great skills you need for the role. 10 Essential Project Management Skills You May Already Have. Budgeting Skills.

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Budget Finance 180

Planio

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re used to shipping features and new products, IT project management (ITPM) probably isn’t on your radar. IT project managers play a critical role in ensuring their company’s IT capability is dependable, up-to-date, and secure. Jump to a section: What is IT project management? The 5 phases of IT project management 1.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Infrastructure 78

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2018

If you’re looking for a program manager, then that means you’re looking for someone to manage a project portfolio. A program manager is just that, a person who is responsible for managing several projects at once, and they might even have to manage many programs.

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Certification Finance Software Review Monitoring 236

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

What’s the difference between a Master’s in Project Management and an MBA? A Master’s degree in project management will give you a deep insight into the theory and technical skills required to work in a strategic project leadership role. You’ll learn cross-business skills that will help you lead and manage at work.

Technical Review 305

Technical Review Certification PMI Leadership 305

Henny Portman

JANUARY 3, 2024

All the competences are aligned with the IPMA ICB that is used by all the project, programme or portfolio managers in their everyday activities. Within all three main activities, the PMO worker also has an advisory role towards their manager and other stakeholders. Can a PMO employee not be a portfolio manager or portfolio analyst?

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PMO Finance Governance Government 52

Binfire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Startup’s Guide for financial success Understanding Your Financial Health Being financially healthy is more than just having enough capital; it’s about understanding and managing your resources effectively. It involves understanding financial statements, budgeting, cash flow management, and forecasting.

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Sustainability Finance Budget Engineering 78

Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2019

While the Scrum Guide is mainly focused on the three roles, five events, and three artifacts, I aggregated quotes on specific topics as well, for example, on self-organization, finance or technical debt. Organization/ management. Servant Leadership. Feature Teams. Flexibility. Forecast/ projection / tracking. Functionality.

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SCRUM Finance 2017 2018 123

The Lazy Project Manager

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

On that basis now is the time for you to ‘do the math’ and work your change portfolio investment out, an example was covered in ‘Challenge 1 – Invest in the right portfolio management’ – so you can reference that if you wish. Tailwind Project Solutions was formed in 2014 to provide a bespoke approach to project leadership development.

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2014 Finance Leadership Estimate 186

WorkOtter

JULY 12, 2023

Project managers are among the most important professionals that operate in all industries today. When you want what’s best for your career as a project manager and the results that you deliver, you need the right tools for the job. The market for project management software is expected to grow at a roughly 11% rate today.

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PMO Software Review Planning Finance 78

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Eugene Bounds and Steve Ackert Recently, the buzzword artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone’s minds, not just in the tech world but across many industries, including project management. Over twenty AI-enhanced tools today focus on project management capabilities and features (e.g., While some tools (e.g.,

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review ChatGPT Generative AI 88

Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Have you wondered if project management was a good career path for you, and if so, just how to become a project manager ? You may be a natural born project manager. Project management may be your dream job. But maybe you have questions about project management as a career choice. What Does a Project Manager Do?

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Certification PMI Risk Management 2017 156

The Lazy Project Manager

JUNE 22, 2017

If you think about CEO’s being most often fired for mismanaging change then it is a ‘no-brainer’ you would have thought if your portfolio is a significant one and – based on Challenge 1 – Invest in the right portfolio management – it is often more significant than you might think (see previous blog). Reports to the executive team.

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PMO 2014 Finance Leadership 130

Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

What would you suggest to the leadership of that organization to help the change effort? Build a strong and diverse change management team to lead the effort. Follow-up question : Your answer is too much focus on traditional project management. Use agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban to manage the change effort.

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ChatGPT Agile Artificial Inteligence Consulting 181

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Leadership is critical.

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Lean Manufacturing Transportation Sustainability 417

Planview

JANUARY 2, 2020

Since financial services institutions typically work within well-established practices to mitigate risks, new ways of working aren’t always immediately accepted. Financial services companies often operate with a traditional approach to project and portfolio management where annual budgets define how projects are funded and executed.

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2019 Agile Lean Governance 103