article thumbnail

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. From airlines to zoos, project managers deliver change and make strategy happen. Is this true? It is a well-paid job.

article thumbnail

Project Boards and Project Steering Groups: An Introduction

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It is made up of people who have an interest in the project: representatives from each of the key stakeholder communities, who meet on a regular basis to provide direction, authority to proceed and to decide on the strategy for the project. That’s the minimum (and the approach advocated by PRINCE2). and Fortune, J.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Project Management Trends [2022]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In the APM Salary and Market Trends survey 2021 , 61% of respondents reported that working from home options were an important criterion for choosing a new role, up from 52% in 2020. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. People want flexible options for work.

2022 480
article thumbnail

How Much Do Project Managers Make?

Planview

According to the Project Management Institute’s “ Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Eleventh Edition (2020) ”, 72 percent of project managers reported that their total salary increased in the last year. PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner from AXELOS Ltd. Evaluating and managing project risks.·

2027 60
article thumbnail

Top Solutions to Project Failure – Epicflow Research Part 2

Epicflow Blog

We’ve surveyed members of LinkedIn PM communities to find out what leads to project failure. Our survey participants suggested various effective ways to mitigate the causes of project failure. Looking ahead while planning the project can help you develop a viable risk management strategy and eliminate constraints.

article thumbnail

Project Management Trends: 2018 Topics to Watch

LiquidPlanner

The updated PRINCE2 guidelines that were released this year also include information on tailoring for your environment. I’ve spoken to dozens of project managers this year and surveyed more than 200. You don’t need a certificate to do that. Resource Management Takes a Seat at the Table. It feels like we don’t have an answer to this.

2018 106
article thumbnail

Project Executing: A "How to" Guide

Project Pulse Journal

So, whether you're a newbie or someone looking to refine their project execution plan and strategy, dive in. By following the insights and strategies outlined below, you'll be equipped to lead your projects with competence and confidence. Use this information to fine-tune your execution strategy.