Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2023. What is a PDU ? Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? You’re in the right place! Ready to get started? Let’s dive in!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

I watched the videos and took the ungraded quizzes, working through the course materials to see what I thought of the content and the course learning management system. I would say it is most useful to people who are already working in a project team environment. Do in a day Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management 5.0

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Technical Review Planning Certification Risk Management 471

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

What is Coursera Plus? Coursera is a global online learning platform that has training material on a wide range of business-related topics. There is also a free trial, so you can check out what is included in the Plus program and make sure that you are comfortable committing to a subscription. So what do you get for your money?

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2023 Certification Prince2 Agile 401

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

To make sure you understand what organizational process assets are, first, we’ll define the terms and explain their importance. What Is an Organizational Process Asset? They’re aware of what’s expected of them and can become self-sufficient and a productive member of the team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

That’s a lot to work through! Below, you’ll find lots more detail about what courses I have taken and what might be a good fit for you. Are you considering taking a course on Coursera ? I’ve done a few, some were better than others! When I searched, there were over 2,300 ‘project management’ courses on the platform.

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Software Review Certification Finance SCRUM 438

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 8, 2024

From baselines to Gantt charts, work breakdown structures to risk sensitivity analysis, there are so many new terms to get to grips with. Check out our Project Management Glossary for common terms and what they mean in real life. Do what you need to do so that no one feels bamboozled with project jargon.

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Risk Management Underperforming Technical Team Risk Controlling 324

Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 5, 2021

But what does “hybrid” really mean? For example, the automation of an existing business process might involve an adaptive approach for the business process and the supporting system whereas the change management deliverables such as end user training materials might be produced in a predictive manner.

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MPUG

APRIL 18, 2024

Stakeholders keep adding work for the team, without providing the extra resources they need, or enough time to do it. What is Scope Creep? And, if that extra work arrives without control, we see the scope creeping up. And, if that extra work arrives without control, we see the scope creeping up. How can this be so?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2023

What Is the Project Life Cycle? Learn more The 5 Project Life Cycle Phases Here’s a general description of the phases that make up the project life cycle and what can you do in each for successful project delivery. ProjectManager’s free work breakdown structure template. Stakeholders provide input.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

So what do you need to know? In this article, I’ll outline what’s currently announced about the changes and how you can prepare. What is changing with the latest update? What domains will be tested? What do I need to do? The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam is changing in 2023. I didn’t know.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? However, when you get your head around what they are and how you can use them, you’ll find that OPAs are pretty helpful for lots of reasons. OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 29, 2023

I create a lot of slide decks, for work, for training materials and just because I like making graphics in PowerPoint. I spent some time investigating the product from all angles so I can confidently tell you what you need to know. (I What is SlideKit? If I am using them for work purposes, they need to be non-cheesy.

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Software Review Risk Management Risk Planning 376

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

All of your resources need to be in top form to achieve the goals and objectives of your work. Total productive maintenance helps you achieve equipment reliability and keeps your machines always working at their best. What Is Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)? It works by percentage: 100% is perfect. Aim for this!

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

That’s why you make a plan, schedule tasks and monitor the work to make sure you’re staying on track. This can be one of the hardest project management challenge to overcome, as stakeholder involvement might slow work down. Each member is important as is figuring out the organizational structure of the team. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2023

Does Oracle Primavera Cloud have the features and price point you’re looking for, does it address the work you need to do and are there Oracle Primavera Cloud alternatives that do the job better and less expensively? What Is Oracle Primavera Cloud? What Is Oracle Primavera Cloud Used For?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What should I do with the excess capacity without sufficient work to engage them? What is resource forecasting in project management? What is an example of resource forecasting? Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2019

That’s why project leaders use a work breakdown structure (WBS) to literally break down the larger phases of the project into smaller and smaller tasks, which can then be scheduled and assigned. With our free work breakdown structure template, you’ll be in total control of your project, every step of the way.

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Software Review Estimate Controlling Software 189

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What do you need to know to succeed at project management? What is PMBOK in Project Management? What Are the Project Management Knowledge Areas? What Are the Project Management Knowledge Areas? What holds a project together? Everything! PMBOK stands for Project Management Body of Knowledge.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

What Is a Business Case? The research you’ll need to create a strong business case is the why, what, how and who of your project. ” Your first job is to figure out what that problem or opportunity is, describe it, find out where it comes from and then address the time frame needed to deal with it. They have a goal.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2019

Creating a project budget involves: being able to identify all the items that are going to cost money building a complete picture of what you need to spend getting approval for that amount. In this article we’ll look at how to segment costs, how to find out the cost of things, and then how to structure your budget. Direct costs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In this article we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2020. What is a PDU ? Download the CCR Handbook from the PMI website for a complete step-by-step breakdown of what you need for your particular circumstances.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is not just reflected in fewer job offerings for Scrum Masters; we also observe the demand for training significantly reduced. This is not just reflected in fewer job offerings for Scrum Masters; we also observe the demand for training significantly reduced. What Is a Scrum GPT? Exciting news for Agile enthusiasts!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The ability to know who you need and when you need them for the project is what workload analysis is all about. We’ll explain what workload analysis is and when you should be using it in your project. What Is Workload Analysis? They need to have the right resources at the right time to keep the business doing what it does.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

What Is Project Failure? Create a Solid Project Plan & Project Documentation The structure of a project plan might vary from one project to another, but there are certain project documents that should be part of your project plan to help you and your team avoid project failure. There are many ways a project can fail.

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Estimate Software Review Budget Controlling 280

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

What Is Rolling Wave Planning? Rolling wave planning is a type of project schedule that focuses on iterative work and frequent updates to the project plan. Rolling wave planning is a type of project schedule that focuses on iterative work and frequent updates to the project plan. Rolling Wave Planning Benefits.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2019

But what is a PERT chart and how does it assist project managers when they’re working on larger, more complex projects? What Is a PERT Chart? It’s a statistical tool that can be very useful when working on a project, as it analyzes and represents the project’s tasks. A PERT chart can help you manage your project.

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Ganttic

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What are the Most Common Project Pitfalls? Managing a successful project means doing a whole lot more than coming up with a good plan and making sure the work gets done on time. Don’t introduce new software and processes without proper training. In fact, the best brainstorming sessions come from a variety of sources!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2019

What is the project life cycle? For project managers seeking to understand their process and work according to best practices, they are often guided by the PMI standards of practice which outlines the project management life cycle. The delivery process is what your team members are primarily engaged in. They are explained below.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 10, 2022

Hans had spent a lot of time working on his project schedule. He knew what needed to be done and how long everything would take. Their faces were incredulous – and they didn’t seem at all pleased that he had saved them so much time by doing all the work for them. And there’s nothing in the plan for training.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 31, 2020

Hans had spent a lot of time working on his project schedule. He knew what needed to be done and how long everything would take. Their faces were incredulous – and they didn’t seem at all pleased that he had saved them so much time by doing all the work for them. And there’s nothing in the plan for training.

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Estimate Finance Defining Planning 336

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Critical path analysis will help you determine if some tasks can run parallel, what the sequence of tasks should be, as well as prioritize them. That’s because critical path analysis follows a timeline that shows where tasks are in the schedule and what must be done when. A project without a plan is like a car without a driver.

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Planning Estimate Software Review Risk Management 209

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 15, 2022

The big risk as a project manager is that you hit all the project management success criteria: being on time and on budget, but what you deliver doesn’t meet the customer’s requirements. That can happen for a lot of reasons, but one of the main causes is that you didn’t know what good looked like before you started. Unfortunately.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

But what does it take to get there? And this article is a summary of what they replied. I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. What’s a risk again? The project type you are working on will affect the kinds of risks you see, so pick and choose and by no means consider the list below a definitive list!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

What documents should your project have? From baselines to Gantt charts, work breakdown structures to risk sensitivity analysis, there are so many new terms to get to grips with. Part of your job as a project manager is to translate the project and the work you are doing into terms that they can understand.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 29, 2019

But first, what is project scope? What is Project Scope? Project scope lists those goals, what the deliverables will be, the tasks needed to make the deliverables, what the costs for that will be and the deadlines. This information is usually collected in a scope statement, which is also known as a statement of work.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Some expressions, such as the work breakdown structure (WBS) and statement of work (SOW) have undergone very few changes. Introduction to Value Value is what something is worth, either to the individual using the word or the organization. EVMS is still being used, especially on government projects.

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