Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Who on your project will have the authority to make decisions at the most senior level? Who will unblock problems and sign off the extra money the project needs? These are all functions of a project board (or steering group). What is a project board? A project board provides oversight and governance for the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Meeting minutes help with communication at work — they ensure people have a common understanding of what the meeting was about and what they should be doing next. In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 simple tips for taking effective meeting minutes.

Technical Review 374

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Project managers put a lot of time and effort into researching the viability of their project. But all that work is pointless if they don’t communicate the purpose of the project to their team and clients. That’s why a kickoff meeting is so important. A kickoff meeting puts everyone on the same page.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management Risk 371

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You might also need to create a handover email for your boss when a project is completed. Include status updates on outstanding work List out all the things you are working on and the status of each. You’ll probably be thinking about all the stakeholders and projects that you have worked on. But why bother?

Software Review 322

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 18, 2023

While there are similarities between a project manager and a project portfolio manager, they’re different positions with different responsibilities. Let’s take a look at what a project portfolio manager is, what skills and education the position requires and end with a sample job description to help you fill that position.

Initiating 370

Initiating Budget Defining Governance 370

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 8, 2022

You’ve been tasked to lead a project and create a project plan only to learn that it’ll be reviewed by a steering committee. Let’s explore what a steering committee is, how it relates to project management and what steering committees do. Project Steering Committee Definition. What Is a Steering Committee?

Software Review 292

Software Review Budget Governance Government 292

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2021

What makes a bad project manager? And how can you be a good project manager? In this extract from their new book, Jahn Karsybaev and Fred Obiero share the characteristics and behaviors of successful and unsuccessful project leaders. A Bad Project Manager is a bystander, not a leader. — Leadership. Fred Obiero.

2021 477

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2021

There are no shortcuts in project management really, but wouldn’t it be nice if we had a few ways to speed things up? Call people before meetings. Give people a ring before a meeting. Give people a ring before a meeting. Ask them if they are still coming and if they have anything for the agenda. (Do Use templates.

Energy 398

Energy Risk Management Risk Process 398

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 23, 2020

In Collaboration Explained: Facilitation Skills for Software Project Leaders there’s a whole section on different types of meetings, what they are for and how they work. I read it and thought, ‘Everyone knows how to run a meeting, surely?’ For a long time, I thought departmental team meetings were a waste of time.

Software Review 351

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 24, 2022

Let’s face it, most of us deal with unproductive meetings every day. I could go on, but I can feel your meeting pain shooting through your eyeballs as you read this. I think we can agree that you can’t afford unproductive meetings. Habit #1 – State your strategic objective at the beginning of your meeting. Gord Sheppard.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Missing a meeting or an important task that comes up every week or month. In project management, overlooking recurring tasks can quickly send a project off-track or a team member could miss an important update. Having recurring tasks as part of project management software is essential. But meetings are important.

Software Review 279

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 23, 2021

You may think you know how to run a meeting. This checklist of activities to do before, during, and after your meeting tell you exactly how to run an effective meeting that participants will actually enjoy. No matter what type of meeting you’re leading, it’s critical to run your meetings effectively.

Technical Review 296

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 16, 2022

Project management is a lot more complicated than relying on the luck of the Irish to ensure people are working on the right priorities at the right time. As we all know – relying heavily on luck can have serious ramifications to our project plan. Reuse project plans. Productive meetings happen with planning, not by luck.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2022

If you’re not in construction, you might assume that projects start with bulldozers, front loaders and cranes rolling onto the site. As the name implies, preconstruction is the phase that occurs before the build, and it’s critical to the success of the construction project. But first, let’s start with a definition.

Software Review 362

Software Review Construction Estimate Budget 362

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

If you have a project communication plan , like our free template, then you have a way to get information out to those who need it, in a way that is understandable and actionable. There’s enough data to support the idea that communication is crucial to project success. Project Communication Can Vary. What are they?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 10, 2023

Can anything make a project manager’s heart sink faster than being told that they need to give a project presentation to the board of directors? These scenarios are common on projects, especially projects that introduce a new product or involve organizational change. What Is a Project Presentation?

Software Review 271

Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Software 271

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

This article, How To Communicate Effectively When You’ve Got No Time For Meetings , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. How can I manage my stakeholders when there isn’t enough time for meetings?” a project manager asked me recently. If you don’t have time for dedicated stakeholder meetings, don’t have meetings.

Software Review 221

Software Review Risk Management Risk Controlling 221

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

At the beginning of project management, everyone was physically working together. How do project managers keep them collaborating and productive? Remote project management and project management software , that’s how. Remote project management and project management software , that’s how. Task Management.

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Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It can be tough to make your virtual meetings more engaging. But doing so can ensure you’re getting the most value from the session, and creating an experience your remote meeting participants will enjoy. Meeting participants are by now accustomed to meeting online. How to Make Your Virtual Meetings More Engaging.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

We know instinctively that it’s worth working together to get projects done. Here are some clear and compelling reasons why it’s important to collaborate on projects. Here’s a definition: Teamwork: the act of bringing several individuals together in order to efficiently and effectively complete a project.

Risk Management 296

Risk Management Leadership Risk Innovation 296

Project Bliss

JANUARY 30, 2022

Many organizations don’t fully understand the benefits of project management. Can you easily explain the value you provide to an organization as a project manager? When I was a newer project manager working at a startup company, the president asked me to come into his office and explain what I did. And I choked.

Software Review 296

Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Budget 296

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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Proofhub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Leaders must possess the skills and strategies to manage virtual teams and effectively meet team goals. Collaboration and Coordination: Coordinating tasks and projects among team members scattered across different locations and time zones can be complex. Visual reminders can be used to reinforce the company culture.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Innovation Defining 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 20, 2021

Michael Tanner of Credible Leaders joined me in the Project Management Club on Clubhouse to discuss how to build successful relationships at work. You have to decide that relationships are important to your personal, project and business success. The meetings we attend have a project-specific agenda. 3) Be curious.

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Leadership Defining Planning 345

Planio

AUGUST 28, 2023

One-on-one meetings are consistently rated as the most impactful way to learn about your team, exchange feedback, and keep projects on track. Whether you’re a manager or employee, a proper structure for one-on-one meetings helps deliver value, make the most of your time, and achieve your shared goals. Why are they so important?

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Velociteach

JANUARY 8, 2024

Effective time management is a critical project management competency. Start with “The Why” When starting a project, start with “The Why?” Why are we doing this project? After the objectives have been defined, ensure the project is aligned with the strategy. In other words, will the project meet the objectives?

2024 81

2024 Defining Executing Construction 81

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

In both my jobs, as a project manager and as a writer, I work in virtual teams, sometimes leading them, sometimes not. There are again lots of practical tips like building pauses into the agenda to allow non-native English speakers time to reflect and soak in the point in their own language. This is not a book simply for project teams.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 22, 2024

Others might need a clock in the room, or an agenda broken down by time slots to help them stay on track, so while we’ve shared some simple tips below, be aware that what your personal approach to time management may look like (or that of your colleagues) could be quite different.

Software Review 111

Software Review Energy Governance Government 111

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2018

Think of it as a simple framework that allows teams to collaborate better when working on complex projects. They track their progress by having short meetings. Those brief exchanges are usually only 15-minutes long and are called “standup meetings,” “daily Scrums” or, for our purposes, a Scrum meeting.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In project management, a flow chart is a visual aid to understand the methodology you’re using to manage the project. The diagram shows the interdependent and parallel processes over the course of the project’s life cycle. But, a flow chart can also help with monitoring progress and even status reporting.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2017

When I teach project management, I often ask, “What are the top contributors to challenged or failed projects?” Project managers understand the importance. Busy Billy blasts an email containing the project charter to all his stakeholders. Spouses (and project stakeholders) need to hear things more than once.

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Planning Budget 207

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2017

When I teach project management, I often ask, “What are the top contributors to challenged or failed projects?” Project managers understand the importance. Busy Billy blasts an email containing the project charter to all his stakeholders. Spouses (and project stakeholders) need to hear things more than once.

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Planning Budget 186

MPUG

MARCH 20, 2023

The day-to-day execution of a project is a new adventure every day, with new challenges, new surprises, and yesterday’s follow-ups. To improve project execution, it is critical to have certain documents in place and steps taken in the early stages of the project. Here are 5 ways to improve project execution.

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Executing Finance Technical Review Software Review 110

Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns that easily impede any agile transformation to a product-led organization. ???? Note: ‘pet projects’ also fall in this category.). ‘We

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Project Bliss

AUGUST 24, 2017

The next time – or anytime – you’re planning a meeting, there’s one thing you must do to get the most out of it. Even after planning meetings for years I didn’t know this simple step – and wound up in a very uncomfortable situation. I had a project meeting that involved a director who was known for being intimidating.

Planning 192

Planning Software Process 192

Planio

MARCH 7, 2018

The humble meeting gets a bad rap. Like email, Slack, and smartphones, meetings were never intended to take over every minute of our waking lives. Look at anyone’s calendar who has multiple projects on the go (i.e. Look at anyone’s calendar who has multiple projects on the go (i.e. But somehow they have.

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