Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The term refers to how the project’s requirements or feature list grows over time without proper control. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. Ultimately, it isn’t the project manager coming up with new requirements and asking the team to “just do it”.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Navigating the complexities of modern project management demands a sophisticated comprehension of the Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

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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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ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

The concept of technical debt comes from software development where it refers to the costs of having to go back and resolve problems that arise because of an earlier decision to take the easy route, instead of the best one. That doesn’t mean that technical debt is all bad. What Is Technical Debt? Types of Technical Debt.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

Accordingly, they are more vulnerable to the consequences of risk-bearing events. When unmanaged, these risks can impact people’s safety and, to make matters worse, come down to considerable financial losses. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

Think of the business case as a document that is created during the project initiation phase but will be used as a reference throughout the project life cycle. Discern the risks and issues associated with each solution. Again, you’ll want to have this process also documented in your business case. Risk Assessment.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It was developed by Henry Gantt, a mechanical engineer interested in scientific management. It’s used to add clarity to the work process and add efficiency by limiting work in progress (WIP). Kanban swimlanes are horizontal lines that are used to separate different activities, teams, etc.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Gary David Cohn once said, “If you don’t invest in risk management, it doesn’t matter what business you’re in, it’s a risky business.”. Project manager or not – professionals on all levels have to interact with researching, identifying, and resolving risks. Risk Identification Techniques.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 13, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Developer Anti-Patterns. After covering the anti-patterns of the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and the stakeholders, this article addresses Scrum Developer anti-patterns, covering all Scrum Events and the Product Backlog artifact. The Role of the Developers in Scrum. Developer Anti-Patterns by Scrum Events.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. The bad news, it’s hard to master. Scrum is part of agile software development and teams practicing agile.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

Risk is often perceived as a potential hazard or something that should be better avoided. However, we all know that the road to success is fraught with risk, as it’s often associated with new opportunities that lead to better results. The process of managing projects is always accompanied by a certain degree of uncertainty and risk.

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Project Pulse Journal

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM In the dynamic world of projects, risks are omnipresent. Every decision brings along its own set of uncertainties and complicated risks. Enter the realm of quantitative risk analysis. Essential tools such as Decision Trees and Monte Carlo Simulation enable thorough risk evaluations.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

In this article, we’d like to dwell upon the phase-gate process. Read further to learn its essence and structure, the types of projects it’s used for, the strong and weak points of the technique, and more. What is a phase-gate process? What are the phases of the process? Development. 1] Ideation.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 3, 2023

Both project (PM) and portfolio management (PPM) are core processes for driving growth in many businesses – large and small. So what exactly is PM and PPM, and what are the key differences between the two processes? While it’s easy to confuse the two, they serve very different purposes.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It helps you manage your resources effectively and even supports the sales team as they know when products will be delivered and available for sale. But more than that, it then translates those columns of numbers into a visual timeline that you can color code to make it easy to see the different stages of your manufacturing process.

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Henny Portman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Difficulties and risks are not investigated. This is an extremely detailed and rigorously tested proof of concept and the next, ninth step is the real development. This is an iterative process that corrects the “illusion of explanatory depth.” It’s a main reason that projects underperform. Alternatives are not explored.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 10, 2022

To properly schedule the work to execute your project, you need to know the timeline, costs, scope, risk and more. These estimation techniques allow for a more accurate forecast of key elements in every project and include cost, time, scope, risk, resource and quality. They are cost, time, scope, risk, resource and quality.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

Sometimes leading a team, project or organization goes well. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. Jennifer noted that whether you’re leading a team , project or organization, things are either going well or poorly. These crises impact teams. Related: Free Risk Register Template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

PRINCE2 is process based, with processes covering starting a project, directing a project, initiating a project, managing stage boundaries (sign off and moving between stages), controlling a stage, managing product delivery (there is an emphasis on product based planning) and closing a project. And what are the weak points?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The PMI website says: Ethical choices diminish risk, advance positive results, increase trust, determine long term success and build reputations. Being able to act as a credible, trusted leader is dependent on you and your team making ethical choices about how you manage and lead the work.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2019

The metrics that indicate that an organization is achieving its goal of operational excellence include lower operational risk, lower operating costs and increased revenues when compared to the competition. It must positively influence all aspects of a business, including revenue, cost and risk. Focus on process. Seek perfection.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 26, 2021

In simple terms, the project scope refers to all the work that is required to complete a project. Scope creep is one of the most common project management risks. Therefore, the project team is expected to complete more tasks, deliverables and milestones with the same resources and in the same time as the original scope.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, having a stellar product development team can make all the difference between failure and success. Building a team of talented individuals who possess the right skills, expertise, and mindset can foster innovation, drive growth, and ultimately propel your business forward.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 20, 2022

By Luigi Morsa , Aerospace Engineer and Project Manager, SII Engineering & IT Risk Management is the act or practice of dealing with risk. It includes planning for risk, assessing (identifying and analyzing) risk issues, developing risk handling strategies, and monitoring risks to determine how they have changed (Ref. [1]).

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. The free 73 Scrum Master Interview Questions PDF is not merely listing the questions, but also contains background information on: Why the questions are useful in the process. The whole Scrum team creates a corresponding Sprint Goal.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2017

Project scope is part of the planning process of any project. It’s that part of the project planning process that determines and documents what are the project goals, deliverables, tasks, costs and deadlines. So, naturally, scope is important. What Is Project Scope? The SOW is also a guideline for the project manager.

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MPUG

MAY 17, 2021

At the outset, you realize there will be a number of risks, which if not managed well, could paralyze the outcome and have negative impacts on the project objectives. You want to proactively identify, analyze, respond, track, and monitor your project’s risks. If you have ever managed risks, you know a spreadsheet is not the answer.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? One of the most valuable resources in a project is the people (developers, engineers, subject matter experts, etc.) One of the most valuable resources in a project is the people (developers, engineers, subject matter experts, etc.)

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

There is always at least one constraint, and the theory of constraints uses what is called a focusing process to identify that constraint, and then restructures to address it. That applies to processes, organizations, individual team members, whatever or whoever is a risk to the successful completion of the project.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Contracting for Agile software development projects continues to be a major organizational impediment. Your legal department is trained to protect the firm from all the bad things that can happen when the unexpected occurs. Combine that tendency with management’s desire to protect their jobs when the bad things happen.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. The following is a basic outline to follow when starting to develop your business case. Don’t forget to include a risk management plan. Allocate Resources: Decide who will work on what, and then assign team members to those tasks. Business description/mission statement.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

According to our philosophy, project management professionals should select the approach commensurate with the assets, liabilities, risks, and objectives they’re working with. We recommend selecting the processes and artifacts best suited to your project’s circumstances, constraints, and risks.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By identifying and categorizing project risks, developing effective strategies for navigating uncertainty, and harnessing the power of leadership, project managers can mitigate risks and increase the likelihood of project success. Common types of risks in project management include technical risks (e.g.,

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Project Pulse Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you tired of navigating project management risks, constantly looking for the proverbial dangers that could derail your project's success? That's why understanding the strength of qualitative and quantitative risk analysis is vital.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 15, 2021

That’s why SMR is often referred to as supply chain management. It is also close to what is commonly called vendor management and procurement processes. Having relationships with suppliers avoids problems that might arise due to poor communication. Supplier Relationship Management Process. Greater Efficiency.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Here’s a career development tip for you! Scope management is a combination of processes and tools that help to identify tangible and intangible project outcomes. After that, these integrated processes help to describe, control, and validate the work to be done by the project team in order to create those outcomes.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2019

These steps are part of a best practice issue management process and are a core essence of good project management. Issues might be previously defined risks, or not. Opportunity: not all issues are bad, some can offer an unforeseen opportunity. Unlike risk, an issue is not a potential problem. What Is Issue Management?

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