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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004. Elizabeth, what’s the story behind the PRINCE2 methodology? PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments and is a widely used project management method.

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From Technical To Exceptional Review [Training Course]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The move from technical expert to leader is a big jump for many people. Many people get promoted – or think they get promoted – because they’re technically very good in a role. From Technical to Exceptional is a course designed to help you safely and successfully make the transition. From Technical to Exceptional.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

The scrum methodology is It’s ideal for teams of no more than 10 people, and often is wedded to two-week cycles with short daily meetings, known as daily scrum meetings. The term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka. Kanban Methodology.

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

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. Read the job descriptions carefully and apply if you meet 80% of the requirements. (No, Is this true? That’s about 2.3

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Making Things Happen [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. Berkun’s Microsoft background means a lot of the book is aimed towards software development projects, but that’s no bad thing – if you don’t work on software projects just ignore then 10% that is specific to that, like how to plan a code review. It’s all brilliant.

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How to write a terms of reference with template & examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I use it mainly for two things: First , putting down in writing what my Steering Group are actually supposed to do to set the ‘ground rules’ for that group and their meetings. I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people.

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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

Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. It’s important to review the available certifications and choose one that employers in your industry and country value. This is the route I took. It’s a hugely varied job.