Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The Project Management Institute (PMI) recently published the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK®), Seventh Edition which is radically different from previous editions. 3 The Risk Management Principle 4 What is a Method? Table Of Contents. 5 Is the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition Still Relevant?

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

Mike was a functional project manager in an organization where I managed a PMO. But his projects were trending in the wrong direction and his manager was not happy with Mike's performance. In a one-on-one meeting, I asked Mike how he was identifying, analyzing, and managing his risks. People resist change.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 31, 2022

Some Project Management Offices (PMOs) never get off the ground. So, how can you build a PMO, one that thrives? Why Are There So Many Troubled PMOs? Many PMOs fail to realize their potential. People have ways of undermining the PMO's effectiveness. Let's look at eight tips for implementing a PMO.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 18, 2021

I highlight 10 of the 40 PMO problems and provide ways to manage them. 10 PMO Problems and Solutions 1. No project sponsor or project charter for the implementation of the PMO. How to manage: Typically, a senior leader in your organization must make the decision to implement a PMO. What are the results?

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Most of your project problems can be avoided or greatly reduced through risk management. The simple act of identifying and discussing risks goes a long way towards reducing problems in your project. Let’s look at how to start the risk management process. How will you identify risks?

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The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 6, 2021

What is a Value-Driven Project Resource Management? Project resource management by PMO has changed significantly in the last 20 years. It has evolved into a highly value-driven resource management solution. How Value-Driven Resource Management can be a Game Changer for the PMO? GRAB YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE.

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WorkOtter

JULY 12, 2023

Project managers are among the most important professionals that operate in all industries today. When you want what’s best for your career as a project manager and the results that you deliver, you need the right tools for the job. The market for project management software is expected to grow at a roughly 11% rate today.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Unfortunately, many Project Management Offices (PMOs) become nothing more than a watchdog, one that ensures compliance to a strict set of rules. In this article, we will explore why this happens and what it takes for PMOs to become strategic enablers. PMOs Have Gone to the Dogs PMOs are started with the best of intentions.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’re searching for a project management job, you’ve no doubt come across a range of different job titles. The ‘project manager’ job descriptions have a wide variety of roles and duties, which can make it hard to know what’s right for you. Also known as a Technical Project Manager.)

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Attending a project management conference is an excellent way to network with other project managers, build your skills, and improve your career. We have compiled a list of project management conferences in the UK so that you can stay close to home. Looking to travel a bit further? Please fill out this form.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Some Project Management Offices (PMOs) never get off the ground. So, how can you build a PMO you can be proud of, one that thrives? Why Are There So Many Troubled PMOs? No one intends to build an impotent PMO, but it happens. The PMO lacks power and effectiveness. Click here to discover 40 reasons PMOs fail.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

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Henny Portman

APRIL 12, 2024

These two books can be enjoyed independently, yet they share a significant connection through their central theme of principles and the fact that a PMO is part of the broader PPM environment too. It begins with an in-depth exploration of the fundamental PMO principles, enriched with descriptions, insights, and illustrative examples.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

Project managers are constantly making requests to the project management office (PMO). It’s used by PMOs to manage the requests they get from the many projects they’re overseeing. PMOs can use project management software to review and decide on whether to accept, reject or defer the request.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Does your organization invest in a Project Management Office (PMO)? If you are reading this then you must be considering setting up a PMO or have concluded your approach to project management is not working and you are in the process of analyzing, dismantling and preparing to rebuild it. PMP-certified project managers?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Or “resources” as we unkindly call people in project management. Securing the right resource (and enough of it) is a huge headache for PMO leaders and project professionals.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Are you looking for a way to better manage the risks associated with your projects? Risk audits are an effective tool that can help project managers and program managers identify potential issues before they become problems. What is a risk audit in project management? Who carries out the risk audit?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. Although I am guilty of using ‘plan’ and ‘Gantt chart’ interchangeably. A project management plan is a document that sets out how you are going to do what you’re going to do. It’s a guide to how the project will be managed.

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Musings on Project Management

MARCH 3, 2024

Every PMO plan includes some form of risk management, and a favorite way to communicate risk to your team, sponsors, and other stakeholders is the (ageless) risk register.So much has been written about the ubiquitous risk register, it's a wonder there is anything more to be said.

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Henny Portman

JUNE 25, 2022

The book PMO Services and Capabilities – Including an overview of AIPMO’s competence framework – Competences per PMO service – Techniques and tools per PMO service is written by Robert Joslin. Each organizational unit is unique, each organizational unit needs its own set of PMO services.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. We’ll get to that in a moment as well as define project pipeline management. ProjectManager’s roadmaps help you manage your project pipeline.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? Why is Risk Management in Agile Projects Even a Question?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The Initiating a Project process is designed to “establish solid foundations” according to the 2023 Managing Successful Projects official manual, also known as PRINCE2 7. Agree tailoring requirements The project manager is responsible for working out how to tailor the processes to fit the project. There are seven things to do.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology. Recent advancements in tech have changed how project managers work in 2024. Top AI in project management statistics You’ve probably read that 80% of project management tasks will be eliminated by AI by 2030 ( Gartner ).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

You’ve probably heard project managers talk about project assurance, but what exactly is it? Provide advice to the project manager The assurance function will advise on who should be part of the project team. They can also help the project manager tailor the approach, methods or controls used to make sure it is fit for purpose.

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WorkOtter

JUNE 1, 2023

All of a sudden, you need project managers to manage the projects that other people are working on. If your business gets big enough, you might need a whole project management office (PMO). In today’s fast-paced business world, managing projects well is crucial for success. Read on to learn more about PMOs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The previous project manager might have moved on to do something else and you’ve got the project as part of an internal reshuffle of resources. 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. Action if not clear: Talk to your sponsor or line manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

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

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Planview

APRIL 29, 2022

In this post, we’ll show you how to become a modern PMO that enables your organization to adapt to an ever-changing professional landscape. But first, let’s look at the key benefits that come from transitioning into a modern PMO. Why You Should Become a Modern PMO. 5 Practices to Drive Flexibility in Resource Planning.

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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. The gate process also has other benefits for everyone involved: Shorter planning horizon.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s easy to get lost in the planning and execution as these are foundational processes that help deliver successful projects. These can influence the outcome of the project, program or portfolio so they must be managed. That’ll make it easier to know how to assess and plan for their potential effect on the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Managing Risk and Avoiding Failure in Business Projects. Risk management is the most important of your project controls. So what exactly is project risk management? It won’t.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. This is done by using a project management maturity model. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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Planview

JANUARY 24, 2020

Today’s enterprises are increasingly looking to the PMO to boost the bottom line. Inadequate resource planning practices make it difficult to quickly deliver innovative products, services, and customer experiences. The risk of poor capacity is the inability to resource projects. It’s people first for the Savvy PMO.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

There are so many impactful quotations about planning. Here are just a few that you might recognise: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” Dale Carnegie.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 3, 2024

This new IPMA standard defines the competences for the individuals working in PMO. All the competences are aligned with the IPMA ICB that is used by all the project, programme or portfolio managers in their everyday activities. At this moment I see a revival of portfolio management and the PMO to offer that service.

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