Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You can earn PDUs (professional development units) for ongoing certification renewal, such as for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, from reading. I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. What books qualify for PDUs?

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PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 348

PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. You’ll get the whole risk management process below.

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Risk Management Risk Process Underperforming Technical Team 104

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 1, 2018

I recently had a project manager ask me which of the PMI certifications he should pursue. That depends—it depends on your goals as a project manager. Certainly, the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® and the Project Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) ® certifications supercharged my project management career.

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Management Yogi

AUGUST 29, 2023

Portfolio Risk Management differs significantly from project and/or program risk management. While there are similarities among the processes, procedures, actions in risk management, risk management in portfolio differs in many areas.

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Risk Management Risk PMI Process 90

Management Yogi

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, in project management you have data such as planned start, planned cost, planned story points, total number of risks, etc. Working with projects, programs, and portfolios, generates a lot of data. That said, data on its own doesn’t give you or a stakeholder any real value.

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Risk Management Risk Planning PMI 105

International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 10, 2022

Risk Management. Thought Leadership News : What is risk management? What are some common myths or misconceptions that new and aspiring project managers should know about, and can you demystify them for us? Ruchi Gupta: Risk management is a proactive approach to managing uncertainties or unknowns on a project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 22, 2022

Below you’ll find 10 tips for being a good sponsor, drawn from Strategies for Project Sponsorship by James, Taylor and Rosenhead. Understand project management techniques. Yes, this is the job of the project manager, but you don’t want them to be able to bamboozle you with jargon. Those are the headlines.

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2012 2013 Risk Management PMI 376

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s hard enough to manage one project. That’s why multi-project management is a challenge that requires a project management office (PMO) or experienced project manager to manage resources and team members. What Is Multi-Project Management? Multi-project management refers to programs and project portfolios.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? If you hold a PMP ® , PgMP ® , PfMP ® or PMI-PBA ® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years. If you hold a PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , PMI-SP ® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in a three-year cycle. You’re in the right place!

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2023 PMI Certification Software Review 429

ProjectManager.com

JULY 20, 2023

Project management consultants don’t only add value to a project, but they can help introduce project management processes to any team. It’s a great career transition for current project managers to consider. What Is a Project Management Consultant? What Is a Project Management Consultant?

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Consulting Certification PMI Technical Review 381

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

There are only a few thousand Portfolio Management Professionals (PfMP ® ) worldwide, according to PMI, making this a truly elite qualification. Before you start the PfMP ® Exam preparation, I highly recommend you assess your experience in Portfolio Management by: Reading the PfMP ® prerequisites ( [link] ); Studying PfMP ® Handbook.

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PMI PMO Retail 2023 89

Leading Answers

JANUARY 16, 2021

This article explains what a risk-adjusted backlog is, why they are useful, how to create one and how teams work with them. What is a Risk-Adjusted Backlog? A risk-adjusted backlog is a backlog that contains activities relating to managing risk in addition to the usual features associated with delivering value.

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Management Yogi

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Project and Program Risk Management when compared with Portfolio Risk Management will have many fundamental differences. Indeed, there are a large number of differences that you have to know, if you are coming from a project management or program management background.

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Risk Management Risk PMI 59

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 24, 2022

Project manager vs. program manager. Program managers are more strategic in their thinking and deliverables, while the project manager is often working on day-to-day task management on a more cellular level. Here are two quick definitions of project and program in project management. Learn more.

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Project Life Cycle Certification PMI Software Review 545

Workamajig

JUNE 7, 2018

Every project has some risk of failure. This guide on project risk management will help you understand and manage risks better. If there is one thing you can be certain about in project management, it's this: Every project carries some risk. Putting out these fires is your job as the project manager.

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Risk Management Risk 2008 Budget 90

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

When I brainstormed a list of project management skills to put on my resume (which over here in the UK we call a CV), it was a long list. How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? Below, we’ll look at some examples of common project management skills for your resume.

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Leadership Risk Management PMI Governance 352

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2019

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition. All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area. So how many knowledge areas are there in project management?

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PMI Risk Management Risk Estimate 384

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Project management is a growing industry and one that offers great opportunities for people of all skills and experience. How to Start a Project Management Career There are many entry points for those who are interested in a career in project management. Project Management Roles There are many roles in project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

EMV is a risk analysis tool that helps establish the contingency reserves for your project activities. It’s a statistical technical for quantifying risk. You would use it to: Establish which new product option or solution is best Establish the contingency reserve required to offset project risk. That’s a negative risk, a threat.

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Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Risk 403

LiquidPlanner

JULY 11, 2022

I’ll be honest, the expectations of the role have broadened since I became a project manager. If you are looking for tips for being a next-level project manager – someone who can get things done and is on the fast track for promotion – then read on. Project managers should spend at least the same amount of time looking forward.

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Risk Management PMI Risk Executing 167

Online PM Courses

JANUARY 29, 2020

When you are managing a project, risk is always with you. So, Project Risk Management is a fundamental discipline. The post Project Risk Management – How to Manage Project Risk | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses. I'll introduce you to it in this video.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

This article, 7 Ethics Tips For Project Managers , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. A project manager approached me recently with a problem. The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct defines a set of standards for how project managers should behave.

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Underperforming Technical Team Estimate PMO PMI 318

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. The two others are the program management office and the portfolio management office. Either way, it’s run by a PMO director. There are different types of PMOs, all headed by a PMO director.

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PMO Software Review Governance Government 346

Management Yogi

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Risk Management Professional (RMP®) exam from PMI® has various types of questions, including the multi-response questions. Indeed, if you are appearing for the latest RMP exam in 2024 and beyond, then you will face both multi-choice and multi-response questions.

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PMI 2024 Risk Management Risk 59

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

In this article, I’ll share 10 expert tips from a range of people about their experiences to help you choose the right higher education goals for you, so you can make the right choice for your career. What’s the difference between a Master’s in Project Management and an MBA? In other words, you might not be a project manager forever.

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Technical Review Certification PMI Leadership 305

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

Recently I audited the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from University of Virginia Darden Business School. It’s one of the most popular project management courses on Coursera. Who is the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course for?

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Technical Review Planning Certification Risk Management 471

Wrike

MAY 20, 2021

A lot of the reasons are procedural relating to scope definition , methodology, and communication, for example, but there is a common theme: an inadequate risk identification process. Poor risk management isn’t just an issue that impacts big businesses. What is risk management?

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Risk Management Risk PMI Governance 36

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 332

MPUG

APRIL 11, 2024

Let me suggest that there are worlds out there awaiting your gentle touch, and worlds that require the firm hand of a project office (PMO) or a project manager with a will of steel. When risks are truly systemic, they can be identified at the project level. For creating a risk history, such an effort is peerless.

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Risk Management Risk PMO PMI 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? If you hold a PMP ® , PgMP ® , PfMP ® or PMI-PBA ® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years. If you hold a PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , PMI-SP ® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in a three-year cycle. You’re in the right place!

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Management Yogi

JANUARY 15, 2024

This is in continuation of the earlier series of questions for the mutlti-response or multi-answer questions for the PMI-RMP® examination. Do note that these are not verbatim questions from PMI-RMP exam, however, I'd strongly suggest that you take both the parts together when you try to attempt the questions.

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PMI Risk Management Risk 93

Planio

JANUARY 16, 2023

There’s no denying that project management is hard work. For new project managers, that stat can be terrifying. Jump to a section: What are the first things you should do as a project manager? The essential soft skills for new project managers. The essential hard skills for new project managers. Get a mentor.

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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. Consider this. Your handover hasn’t been that great.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 15, 2024

Project management is a critical discipline that ensures projects are completed efficiently, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. At the heart of successful project management is the project manager, who must possess a unique blend of leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. In this article we’ll talk about the top competencies for project managers and how you can develop your skills. 9 Competencies You Need as a Project Manager Today.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 1, 2019

Thank you for being a part of the Project Risk Coach Community. So, just how many of you came to the Project Risk Coach website in 2018? Year Visitors 2018 113,206 2017 57,560 2016 42,000 2015 33,000 2014 21,000 One of my 2018 goals was to have 75,000 people visit the Project Risk Coach website. Oh, what a year!

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Management Yogi

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Similarly, the PMBOK guide, when expanded, is called project management body of knowledge or a body of knowledge for project management. Like every human being has a body which he or she needs to be aware of, every practicing project manager needs to be aware of the body.

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