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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. Organizational Process Assets do not include infrastructure or the software tools used to manage the data. They influence how we do the work. Don’t get me started on Enterprise Environmental Factors either.)

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The 12 Principles of Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Be a diligent, respectful and caring steward. In other words, follow the Code of Ethics and be a good human. We can lead by example by acting as a diligent steward for our projects, but I think other managers in the organization need to live by this principle as well. Stewardship. Create a collaborative project team environment.

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. In my experience, job titles vary hugely between employers.

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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. Have as many layers as fits within your PMO methodology.

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Why Proactive Change Management is the Right Approach to Transformation (Part 1)

Planview

Read on to find out how the principles of proactive change management played a large role in resolving pain points they experienced with their previous software implementation. Specific pain points within the existing PMO ecosystem stymied the implementation of their existing Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and PPM solutions.

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2022’s Best Portfolio Project Planning Software for Projects

LiquidPlanner

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software is a critical tool for teams who need help managing complex projects and priorities across their organization. This software isn’t just critical for enterprise organizations, but any company that manages shared resources and has complex projects with succession planning components.

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Digital Project Management Skills You Need Today

Project Pulse Journal

Applications of Digital Project Management Skills IT and Software Development - Managing software projects, including updates and releases, requires acute data analysis and effective coordination of development teams. Financial Services - Deploy new banking software or online services that require meticulous project oversight.