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14 Common Project Risks (+ more)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Risks matter. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there.

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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. They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They influence how we do the work.

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IT Risk Management Strategies and Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

It’s big business that’s involved in almost every sector of the economy, and therefore carries some major risks. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you the importance of IT risk management in this short tutorial video. In Review – IT Risk Management Strategies and Best Practices. What is IT Risk Management?

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How to Fix 5 Project Management Skills Gaps

Rebel’s Guide to PM

As a project manager, you are expected to have all-round skills encompassing the technical fields of project management like planning and scheduling, through to the interpersonal skills like communicating up and influencing others. Learn how to help your team manage risk so you can split the work between you.

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How to Be a Powerful Risk Management Evangelist

Project Risk Coach

Mark Langley, President and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI), penned a great article entitled Using Project Management to Reduce Risk. Indeed, “high-performing companies manage risk in conjunction with projects and programs far more often than low performers do.” “Leadership is influence.

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3 Exam Content Outline Domains for the PMP exam

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Recommended PMP study resources All the training materials below will help you revise the material covered in each of the domains. Cost-effective training BrainBOK PMP Training $149.99 Scroll down for the next domain if you already have your PMP study materials sorted.)

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Questions to ask a project management mentor

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Who are the key influencers for Y? Understanding the workplace culture and the dynamics of soft power within the organization can hugely increase your influence, so use your mentor for the insider information! Where can I find the organizational/hierarchy charts for Y? I’m having trouble getting a response from X.

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