Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2024

Change management is often part of a project manager’s role, but we don’t get a lot of formal training in how to make it happen. Power skills BEE Methodology Practitioner Course £349 Learn the Build, Excite, Equip methodology for change management on projects. A cost-effective and comprehensive self-paced training.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2024

But the only reason it feels effortless is because of order management. We’ll explain what order management is and explore how an order management process is conducted. There are, of course, people behind the order management process. What Is Order Management? Customer satisfaction is also an objective.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

Contractor management is a process to manage the contractors and make sure they’re doing what they need to do, when they need to do it and meeting quality standards. Being able to manage outside contractors is facilitated by the use of project management software. Learn more What Is Contractor Management?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

What qualifications do you need to land a project management job? What Are Project Management Qualifications? Being qualified for a position as a project manager means you have the skills, experience and temperament for the job. Qualified project managers need the right tools for the job. Thanks for watching!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 13, 2023

Project management is a great career. And how do you show prospective employers that you are keen to commit to the job and you know enough about the role of a project manager for them to take a chance on you? I’ve taken plenty of project management certificates over the years – but mostly, they cost money.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned. Another aspect of the construction superintendent’s job is to make estimates on how much the work will cost. Construction superintendents need timelines to schedule and manage work.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

You’re here because you’re interested in finding out whether the IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is right for you? Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. You’re in the right place. This course is new (it launched in June 2023).

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2023

Time, cost and scope have to be controlled to successfully complete a project. However, there’s a fourth constraint that’s less discussed: quality. Cost of quality (COQ) helps you avoid neglecting quality and boost customer satisfaction. What Is Cost of Quality (COQ)?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

Note: The IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate opens for enrolment on 30 June 2023. Are you considering the IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate ? Luckily for me, many of the training programs I’ve done have been paid for by my company. I completed the quizzes and worked through the training videos.

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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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The goal is to produce quality products for the least amount of cost. However, a good manufacturing engineer also has knowledge of mechatronics, commerce, economics and business management. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software with powerful Gantt charts for manufacturing processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

But time is ticking… let’s get on with the 7 ways to quickly earn PDUs. Look for: Training sessions or courses (internal or external) Organization meetings like attending PMI Chapter events Seminars Webinars Conferences (virtual or in-person). There are different requirements for each of the PMI certifications.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

Are you ready to dive into my Google Project Management: Professional Certificate review? I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager, and those courses helped me understand the skills, tools and techniques required to succeed leading projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

There was a question in our Facebook group recently: where can I get project management templates? And another question: where can I get free or cheap project management training materials? There are many premium project management templates available — including my template bundles and ebooks.

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Prince2 PMI Certification Software Review 387

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. To better manage projects, one must clearly understand project strategy, who’s responsible for it in the organization and the steps to create a project strategy. What Is Project Strategy?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. These are just a few examples of projects that failed while wasting a tremendous amount of money and time. For example, in June 2010 Chrysler merged with Fiat.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

There are also some further suggestions that take a bit more effort but are equally worthwhile in case you’ve got more time and energy to spare for your professional development. Others are simple to do but come with a cost. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in! What is a PDU ? PDUs are professional development units.

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2023 PMI Certification Software Review 429

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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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Software Review Budget 337

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This means that they will hire someone for a temporary period of time until the original employee is able to return to their role. This happens regularly on project teams where a subject matter expert is seconded to a project role on a full or part-time basis. Why would you need to backfill a role? You’d backfill their day job.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things! Projects change the business. Operations run the business.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2024

A balanced scorecard is a strategic management performance metric. It’s a common management tool worldwide, used across industries, including government and nonprofit organizations. Once you’ve made a balanced scorecard, you’ll need project management software to fulfill the strategic goals and the plan to get you there.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

I gained a lot of project management knowledge and confidence from doing my PRINCE2 course. BUT… it’s hugely important to choose a good quality PRINCE2 course. If I remember rightly, the training firm I used when I took the course again when my certificate expired was nowhere near as good. Who is PRINCE2 Practitioner for?

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Prince2 Technical Review 2023 Certification 341

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 18, 2023

KPMG’s research shows that 42% of projects are likely to be delivered on time … that’s not much to write home about. In this article, we’ll dive deep into both approaches by looking at how they compare against each other as well as their associated costs. That shaves off time. First up: crashing.

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Software Review Construction Risk Management Risk 346

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 5, 2021

In this article, I’ll share what to look for in an online training provider and how to choose the right PRINCE2 certification course for you. TL;DR: The training provider I think is the best online PRINCE2 training is Management Plaza, led by expert trainer Frank Turley. Find out more about their courses.

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Prince2 Certification Energy Risk Management 378

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I owe a lot of my confidence as a project manager to the PRINCE2 course I took many years ago. It gave me all the basics, the jargon and ability to plan and manage a project. BUT… it’s hugely important to choose a good quality course. Why it’s especially good for early career project managers.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Simply put, quality control in manufacturing is important. Quality control in manufacturing means your customers get what they’ve paid for. Let’s learn what quality control is, some of the methods to employ it and the roles of your team to ensure quality control in manufacturing is delivered. What Is Quality Control (QC)?

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Manufacturing Controlling Risk Management Engineering 292

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2024

Managing more than one project at a time creates a lot of problems. That and more is what enterprise project management does. Let’s define the term enterprise project management and then identify its unique challenges before going into what an enterprise project manager is and what an enterprise project management office is.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into performance domains. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

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Technical Review Software Review PMI 2023 298

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2022

Let’s start with the definition and explore how to improve operational efficiency in addition to ways that using project management software can help manufacturers. Input includes operational costs, employees and time, and output is what’s gained such as rapid development times, quality, revenue, customer acquisition and retention.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2023

Are you looking for tips on how to pass the Google Project Management Certificate ? I don’t remember the last time I was so stressed as I was working full-time at the same time, but I did it, and you can too. Recommended Google Project Management Certificate 5.0 Scan the transcript instead.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There are several project management certifications that you can get to become a project management professional. To determine which one is best for you, you’ll need to think about things such as your project management skills, the career path you want to choose or your desired project management methodology specialization.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 13, 2024

I’ve spent many hours reviewing the materials and going through the lessons so you can save time in your own course evaluation. I completed the quizzes and worked through the training videos. Marketing project managers who want the language to be able to talk to colleagues. It’s cost-effective and comprehensive.

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Software Review Technical Review Certification Engineering 300

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Whether you’re a big or small business and no matter what product you manufacture or service you provide, you’re always looking to deliver the highest quality and greatest value for your customers. One way to achieve these goals is through operations management. Learn what operations management is and its key functions.

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Software Review Technical Review Manufacturing Logistics 329

The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. It developed the just-in-time delivery model, which freed up working capital. How many times were you transferred?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Asana vs. Monday is a matchup made for project management professionals. Asana vs. Monday are both similar project management tools. They have features, such as project tracking, workflow automation and other standard project management software features. Not convinced that ProjectManager is a superior project management tool?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

If you are like many Project Management Professional ( PMP )® certification holders, you might be finding it hard to source enough quality learning materials for your Power Skills PDUs. What project management tasks count as power skills. Panic no more, I have all the details you need below.

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