Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2021

And that means learning how to include your projects and your project management skills. You’re going to want to describe your project management skills so the potential employer understands exactly what you are capable of. Let’s look at how to do that. How to include work projects on your resume. Use examples.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RAG reporting is a good way to draw management’s attention to projects that need support. Let’s learn more about RAG in project management because it’s a really useful, visual way of communicating project status. What is RAG is project management? Check with your PMO. Senior management support is needed.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You can earn PDUs (professional development units) for ongoing certification renewal, such as for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, from reading. I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. What books qualify for PDUs?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I am reminded of the zombie movie each time I have a discussion about project management versus project leadership. Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I recall a time when I was the program manager of a large initiative, and the PMs who reported to me would constantly roll their eyes when they had to submit their weekly status reports to the PMO. And they’d usually get comments on how they were incorrect, or not worded properly, etc. . What does PMO success look like?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. Risk management. Expectation management. Stakeholder engagement.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago. Project management trends shape our profession. So what are the emerging trends in project management that are going to shape how you do your job in the future? And how can you benefit from them?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Have you been asked to mentor another project manager ? And it is possible to be a good project management mentor, even if you don’t have any previous mentoring experience. Experienced and mid-career professionals are often asked to mentor junior project managers or entry-level professionals. Why do they want a mentor?

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Project-Management.pm

APRIL 18, 2017

Large organizations have their own Project Management Office ( PMO ) that covers this area; organizing the best practices and methodologies of doing tasks and achieving them. These PMO practices and processes are sold to CIO for executive support in order to ensure that such practices are amended.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you feeling overwhelmed by managing multiple projects that seem misaligned and inefficient? With Program Management, you harness the power to manage and strategically align your programs and projects to achieve collective benefits. What is Program Management? What is Program Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. This article is for you! Is this true?

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 11, 2023

My favorite is the PMO assessment. Whether considering standing up a new PMO or revamping an existing, doing an assessment is a key initial step to setting one up. Though there are PMO maturity models, which are all good, I don’t like to talk about those right away. Yeah, I talk about this a lot when discussing PMOs.

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Velociteach

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This , the podcast by project managers for project managers. Welcome to Manage This.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2021

What makes a bad project manager? And how can you be a good project manager? — Leadership. A Bad Project Manager offloads the overall responsibility on others , claiming that they are just there to “oversee” things. A Bad Project Manager is a bystander, not a leader. Fred Obiero. Jahn Karsybaev.

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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. What is a project board?

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 1, 2023

When you’re in the process of setting up or revamping a PMO you, as the PMO leader, will need support and direction. Enter the PMO Executive Sponsor! The sponsor will give your PMO street cred. Though a PMO Steering Committee is not guaranteed, make the PMO Executive Sponsor a must-have.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? You’ll learn: What job titles to look for once you graduate What industries you can work in What you can expect to earn How to transition from another industry via a degree Lots more! What can you do with a degree in project management? Let’s dive in!

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Moira Alexander

MAY 2, 2017

To align business goals with project management (PM), leaders from the enterprise project management office (EMPO) or project management office (PMO) need to be involved in strategic planning sessions alongside senior-level management. are done properly thus minimizing technology risk.".

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

APRIL 18, 2023

Now it’s time to create a PMO Business Case and start moving the needle from idea to reality. If you notice, I call it a PMO Business Case, not a PMO Charter. I don’t like the word “charter” when talking about creating PMO’s. Below are some of the key components of a PMO Business Case.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day. This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Have you got a project management mentor? Maybe you were asked to identify a project manager as a mentor as part of an apprenticeship scheme – that’s the reason I have a couple of mentees at work. How did you get into project management? I’m thinking of taking a project management certification.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2021

Recently I spoke with Lela Machaidze on Clubhouse about future trends in project management. The next topic that comes to mind for the future of project management is data science and analytics. Besides AI and automation, there will be different PM tools used for project management. Read next: Project Management Trends.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

A project manager approached me recently with a problem. That didn’t sit quite right with her (and she didn’t know she was a perfect example of a project management ethics case study when she was telling me the story!). What is Ethics in Project Management? What are ethical issues in management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day. This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

There’s a lot riding on getting your PMO mission statement right. After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. Creating a powerful PMO mission statement doesn’t have to be difficult – but it does require some thought and careful planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

If you are close to your recertification deadline, read my guide on how to quickly earn PDUs for renewal. How to maintain multiple PMI certifications Did you realize that if you’ve got multiple certifications, your PDU activity can count for each one? That’s a huge bonus! You don’t have to earn brand new PDUs for each certification.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Many organisations are investing in people, processes and structure to create teams focused on strategy execution, often by establishing project management offices (PMOs). As a senior project manager or head of a PMO, it is important to assess teams for any skill gaps that may be inhibiting or preventing project success.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 16, 2020

As we move into 2020 and the start of a new decade, it is important to take the time to consider how your industry and workplace may have changed in recent years, and how they will continue to evolve in the future. It often involves thinking outside the box, taking risks and trying new things. Adaptive Leadership.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

AUGUST 8, 2019

Back in 2015, we took a look at the five advanced training options for people working in PMO. Four years on and a few things have changed in the PMO field. There is now another PMO certification option available alongside P3O from AXELOS and the PPSO ones from BCS, both of which feature in the last article. Business Analysis.

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The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 3, 2017

I am delighted to announce the release of my new book – How to Get Fired at the C-Level: Why Mismanaging Change is the Biggest Risk of All. Getting fired at the C-level is easy – and this book will tell you exactly how to go about it with ruthless efficiency. www.thelazyprojectmanager.com – free podcasts also in iTunes.

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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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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to manage complex projects in an increasingly fast-paced and digital environment? Digital project management is a skill requiring competency in our technology-driven workplace. Embrace the necessary tools and techniques today to supercharge your project management skills.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 28, 2017

Project Stakeholder Management There are many ways to engage stakeholders. One communication tool that I’ve used for enterprise programs such as implementing a Project Management Office (PMO) or an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program is an internal blog. How to Engage Stakeholders.

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Project Management Update Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Agile Portfolio Management. Project & Portfolio Management. Professional Services Portfolio Management. Agile Maturity & Change Management: 3 Steps for Achieving Executive Buy-In. And this hesitancy can create problems in allowing a PMO to advance its Agile maturity. Skip to navigation. Manufacturing ERP.

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Project management is a discipline loaded with acronyms: PMP, PRINCE2, CPM, WBS, PMBOK, PMI… and about 150 others. Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” Definition of PMO.

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MPUG

MAY 6, 2024

In Part 1 of Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools , we explained AI and its uses for predictive analysis in Project Management. In part 2, we will go a little deeper into AI with 3 more ways that AI is revolutionizing project management. But there are more than just those 8 uses for AI from our last article.

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