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Top 10 Must-Read Books on Collaboration on Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Being able to influence and get results, even when you aren’t in charge, is so important if you want to collaborate effectively with the team. Communication Skills for Project and Programme Managers is tailored to PRINCE2® project environments. Very useful and highly recommended. 42 Rules of Employee Engagement. Conflict 101.

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HBR Project Management Handbook [Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

PRINCE2 is not spelled correctly in places (“Prince 2”) and while other certification bodies get a mention, AXELOS as the awarding body and ‘guardian’ of PRINCE2 doesn’t. While there is some context-setting and business theory, there is also a lot of practical content in this book. Bringing benefits into project management.

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The Road to Responsible Collaboration: Architecture and Models

The IIL Blog

In this sixth article, Robin presents a business focused architecture for projects, and supplementary models designed to promote collaboration. This lack of clarity has hindered project development, severely impacting the ability of the business to understand, influence, and control the appropriate elements of the project.

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

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Over your time as an apprentice, you’ll develop the skills and behaviors required to succeed in the job, and these are assessed during a presentation and discussion-format interview at the end of your apprenticeship. I completed the PRINCE2® qualification soon after I started my IT role. APM also has entry level certifications.

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Project Boards and Project Steering Groups: An Introduction

Rebel’s Guide to PM

That’s the minimum (and the approach advocated by PRINCE2). In every case, you should have people on the group who understand the project (or who can be brought up to speed) and who have influence and interest in the outcomes. Make sure you can present a summary of the project’s expenses. How often does the project board meet?

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Unlocking the Power and Mastery of Development Approach and Life Cycle

Project Pulse Journal

Each approach establishes the development of project deliverables as influenced by the delivery cadence, defined as the number and timing of deliveries based on the type of deliverable. Understanding the influence of external factors allows modification of the chosen approach to meet external challenges head-on.

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Project Management Trends [2022]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The projects of the present and future need project managers who are strategic partners and changemakers. Look at how you can customize your project management software to present data intelligently to different groups via reporting and dashboards. Project management isn’t just about managing spreadsheets and timelines. Did it ever?

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