Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (also known as the PMBOK® Guide -- 7th Edition) is core reading as prep for PMI exams. See on Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you #ad 07/19/2023 01:40 pm GMT But what if you don’t use PMI methods?

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

Mike was a functional project manager in an organization where I managed a PMO. The plan may require too much or too little process and fail to help the team achieve its objectives. Some organizations identify and evaluate risks, but they fail to continue the process. Want to pass the PMI-RMP ® Exam? REGISTER INTEREST.

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Risk Management Risk Underperforming Technical Team PMI 459

MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. Remember, People + Process = Success. Learning to Walk Before You Start Running.

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PMO Technical Review Governance Government 111

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. I recall having a disagreement on how “proper” risk statements should be written with the PMO manager. What can we do?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If this is all new to you, check out PMI Kickoff , a free overview of all things project management that will help get you started. For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Action if there is no budget plan or information: Back to the PMO or your Finance team.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 5, 2019

Think about it—in the project charter process, project sponsors and managers have the opportunity to engage key stakeholders for the express purpose of defining the vision of a project. PMI Pulse research shows actively engaged sponsors are by far the top driver of projects meeting their original goals and business intent. Join Me Now!

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Does achieving strategic synergy across various initiatives seem like an uphill battle? Program Management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provides a structured approach to managing a group of related projects that, when executed individually, might not deliver the same level of impact.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 18, 2019

There are further stats; 45% lack change management skills; 29% have poorly resourced initiatives; 27% lack project management skills. Worldwide, those figures account for a 68% uplift in economic activity related to project-oriented work (figures from PMI’s Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027 ).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Agile , lean, predictive methods, iterative approaches – and the guidance from professional bodies like APM, PMI, and the Standard for Project Management now all includes content on values, and soft skills that underpin how we work. Developing your own philosophy doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Agile projects?

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The Lazy Project Manager

MAY 5, 2016

So what is my concern and why am I mentioning PMI? Well I’m not just focusing on PMI but the behaviour I am concerned about seems to be rather more prevalent within PMI and PMI Congresses than others. PMI’s global membership currently exceeds 500,000, impressive of course. Let me explain.

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Planview

MARCH 6, 2020

The Project Management Institute (PMI) asked this question for the first time ever for its 2020 Pulse of the Profession ® report, knowing that organizations are rewiring to innovate and deliver competitive products and services quickly. Executives expect PMOs to be the catalyst for this change.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. The PMI website says: Ethical choices diminish risk, advance positive results, increase trust, determine long term success and build reputations. What is the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

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Underperforming Technical Team PMI Risk Management Estimate 417

NimbleWork

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Leadership is the catalyst that transforms project management from a structured process into a journey of inspiration and achievement. Read More Lessons from the PMI Summit 2023 Reflecting on the PMI Summit, this article distills insights from engaging project managers globally. From boosting Project success rates 2.5

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. Discover how a PMO can be a game-changer for your organization.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

There are two major certifying bodies, PRINCE2 and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Here are the main project management certifications offered by the PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP): This certifies that you’re a capable project manager who is competent in waterfall and agile project management.

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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. Who Needs a PMO?

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MPUG

APRIL 1, 2024

This integration allows chatbots to connect with other Power Platform components, such as Power Apps , Power Automate, and Dataverse , enabling them to interact with business data and processes. This makes Copilot Studio a powerful tool for project management and PMO tasks.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals. Change Control A formal process of documenting, reviewing, approving, and managing a change to a project’s scope, schedule, budget, or quality parameters.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2019

Inside the resource library you can also find: A multi-project report template on a page A project initiation checklist A project organisation chart. We'll process your data in accordance with our privacy policy. If you are a PMI member, you’ll get access to the resources marked Premium as well, so that’s an added bonus.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Welcome to the concept of the Project Management Office or PMO. In this article, we will learn about PMOs as organizational structures, about various types of PMOs, and about traditional roles within a PMO. PMO Definition. As noted in the definition, a PMO is an organizational structure. Types of PMOs.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

During the initiation phase, project managers assemble virtual project management teams based on specific project requirements, drawing upon various skills and expertise available across different locations. By providing clear directions, the PMO helps virtual teams operate cohesively and align with strategic objectives.

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MPUG

AUGUST 28, 2023

According to PMI, these initiatives include using software (e.g., PMO or EPMO), and making projects more visible and trackable across the organization. Remember, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to EPM since it depends on your company’s processes and strategic goals.

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MPUG

JUNE 26, 2020

Project Widgets has created powerful, easy to use “widgets” that extend the capabilities of Microsoft Project and make the overall project and portfolio management process more intuitive and streamlined. Project Initiation Widget. The Project Initiation Widget’s user interface is template-driven and dynamic.

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Planview

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Project Communication Management Plan Processes. Manage Communications : the process of creating, collecting, distributing, storing, accessing, managing, monitoring, and disposing of project information. Monitor Communications : the process of ensuring that the information needs of project stakeholders, as well as the project, are met.

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MPUG

JULY 31, 2023

As per the PMBOK Guide, a project charter is a document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to the project activities. Will it improve the efficiency of an existing process?

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Kiron Bondale

APRIL 17, 2016

The April 2016 issue of PM Network provided updated project management capability findings from PMI’s 2016 Pulse of the Profession ® report. Effectively supporting project management doesn’t just mean setting up a PMO and expecting that it will be able to work miracles as the report indicates that 68% of organizations have a PMO.

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Wrike

MAY 19, 2023

Scalability: A Clear Path Forward for Modern PMOs” took place over three separate sessions, featuring a stellar line-up of speakers including: Carolyn Lum, Industry Principal for PMO at Wrike, is a strategic business transformation leader who has led large-scale projects, programs, and portfolios across industries.

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Technical Review PMO Governance Government 36

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

If I dust off my PMI standard, we know that a project is a “temporary endeavor used to create a unique product or service.” Here, I’ve categorized some of these differences across the initiation, planning, execution and close lifecycle steps. Project vs. Program Initiation. Project Tasks – Initiation.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

We will explore how the project management control process and systems are the backbone of project success, providing structure, oversight, and direction to ensure that projects are executed and aligned with organizational goals and values.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 20, 2024

This customization process involves a modification of methodologies and governance structures, transforming project management into a strategic asset as dynamic as the projects it aims to guide. Imagine leading projects that not only meet but exceed expectations, where team morale is high and stakeholder engagement strengthens.

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PM Times

APRIL 7, 2021

It will discuss why the Core IT Complexity model is a good approach for most IT organizations and why it is important to determine project complexity as an ongoing and integral part of the Change Management and Risk Management process. Much credit should be given to organizations like the PMI Institute. Introduction.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JULY 27, 2017

And so, I have developed a process, or methodology, that recognises that a different approach is required to raise necessary standards in project sponsorship (see figure above). To succeed in these initiatives, then it is logical that they would want these projects to be as low-risk as possible and key, if not critical.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 2, 2018

The PMI has titled its 2018 Pulse of the Profession report: Success in Disruptive Times. You can download your copy of Success in Disruptive Times from the PMI’s website. The PMI’s Annual Project Management Survey: The Pulse of the Profession. Terrific Insights from the Annual PMI Project Management Review 2016.

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2018 Technical Review PMI 2017 65

Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Instead of just knowing the project scope, the PM could also be an advocate and educator by communicating how the initiative fits into the company’s value chain. Shameless Plug: I have a presentation called Strategy for the Project Professional that I’ve done for PMI and other professional chapters. DEATH TO THE PMO!!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2017

On the project management side, you’ll often see many female project managers involved with managing the environmental assessment and regulatory processes and supplementary programs for monitoring performance and oversight. How did your career start out?

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EasyProjects

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Do you have an agreed process of prioritizing? An agreed process of mediating competing evaluations of priority? Increasingly, companies have full-time project-management offices (PMO) with staff and budgets to pursue project planning, management, and evaluation full time. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Making choices.

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PMO Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Information Technology 91

The Lazy Project Manager

JUNE 22, 2017

A Chief Projects Officer, or whatever title you may wish to bestow on this position, should make it easier to manage change initiatives across an organisation, should reduce that organisation’s exposure to the impact and potential; realisation of major risk, and can drive lower costs through economies of scale. Reports to the executive team.

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