Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

And project managers contribute hugely to that because we go out and look for it. We challenge leaders, we talk about risk and what might go wrong and we call people out on poor performance through project monitoring and control. You could say we go looking for trouble. What is team conflict?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We did a fair amount of off-the-shelf software deployments, and we frequently made the point that we were a healthcare company, not a software development firm. We did have a team of developers who built some in-house apps, and web front ends to databases, but we were not, at heart, a company that built software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Execs love a pretty timeline, and in this article, I’m going to show you what you should be including in yours to wow your stakeholders (and build some credibility at the same time). What do you need to create a project timeline? Key activities: What work is going to happen? What if you don’t have a start date?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

I’m sure you do. But what does it take to get there? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? And this article is a summary of what they replied. But we can do better. Let’s jump in.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

What does it mean to “do” project quality? You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. But all that really comes after knowing what quality looks like on your project. That’s where you start. This bit is pretty easy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It might sound a bit daunting, but I’ve been doing it for over 15 years, and I’m here to tell you that it’s a great opportunity (for both of you). Why do they want a mentor? Project managers want a mentor for lots of professional development reasons. Have you been asked to mentor another project manager ?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? 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 ? PDUs are professional development units. How many PDUs do I need?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

If so, then you know how frustrating and even maddening it can be to try to work on something without having a good understanding of what is required. It might feel like you’ll never nail down what you’re supposed to be doing (GDPR project, I’m looking at you). First, let’s make sure we know what we are talking about.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 12, 2023

ProjectManager is excited to announce that we now have a newly redesigned application programming interface (API) for our customers. ProjectManager’s API gives customers the tools to develop, implement and manage their own bespoke integrations between two systems. What Can ProjectManager’s API Do?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2024

Jira is project management software designed for agile software development teams. Yes, Jira’s kanban view is one of its most popular features and software developers commonly use it for sprint planning. Jira Kanban Board Example This is what a Jira kanban board looks like. Does Jira Have a Kanban Board?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For project professionals, this means two things: AI is an extraordinary tool to automate administrative tasks to free up time for high-value activities, but it can even help enhance your interpersonal skills like collaboration and leadership – we call these “ power skills.” How do I begin automating tasks?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Who was Henry Gantt and what was the history of the Gantt chart? To further illustrate what a Gantt chart is, we’ll give you an example and link to a free Gantt chart template for Excel that you can download and use right away. As you do, you’ll notice that the timeline to the right automatically populates.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2022

Have you ever heard of a T-shaped developer? It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. But can we apply the same principle to project management? I think we can. So what is the broad skill set?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

What astounds me is that it’s in my lifetime: in my working career, actually. The concept of iterating, developing and focusing on value are principles that even predictive projects benefit from. That’s when the Snowbird summit happened and the 17 authors got together to work out how things for software developers could be better.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what Power Skills PDUs are and how many you need, and what activities count towards your PDU total in the Power Skills category. What are Power Skills PDUs? What does ‘Power Skills’ mean? But what does that actually translate to, as tasks we can do for PDUs?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Ward started off by explaining what a ‘troubled program’ is. Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. The right issue is how do you finish at all and gain something realistic benefit without ending up with a failed project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

Do you need to quickly get your PDU total up to the minimum so you can stay certified? PDUs are the Professional Development Units you need to earn to show that you are invested in continuous improvement and ongoing learning. That’s a good starting point to review what you actually need to earn. You’re in the right place!

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we’ll go through each step needed to create a timeline in Excel and explain the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. Templates are extremely helpful in creating and executing a successful project, so we encourage you to download our free Excel timeline template below. Once you insert this new row, adjust its height.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 15, 2023

But do they deliver on those promises? But you don’t want to put your time, money and effort on a tool that can’t deliver what you need. To test the tires, we zeroed in on one of the foundational tools in project management, the Gantt chart. What Is Jira? There are two ways to do it. The short answer is sometimes.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

JULY 24, 2023

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” What’s their specific need/pain?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2023

When a project is unexpectedly closed early, it can be difficult to know what steps to take next. Should we just give up on it? With the right approach and strategy, you can assess the situation, develop an action plan and implement it effectively so that your team learns from this experience for future projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 26, 2023

What is the SCARF model? There are five factors that the brain is always monitoring that have a huge impact on how we behave. David Rock of the Neuroleadership Institute developed the SCARF model to explain those factors. We are acutely sensitized to look out for these factors. He feels less in control of his destiny (A).

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Scrum.org

MARCH 25, 2024

Although the Sprint Goal is a commitment by the Developers, it provides flexibility in terms of the exact work needed to achieve it. If we have positive outcome, it will create company impact, usually in the form of making money. Since the Sprint Goal is fix, it provides focus and flexibility for the Developers in how to achieve it.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores how the MINDSPACE framework, originally developed to influence behaviour through public policy, can be pivoted towards fostering successful Scrum adoption in your teams. What is MINDSPACE? The framework was developed by Paul Dolan, Michael Hallsworth, David Halpern, Dominic King, and Ivo Vlaev.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. But how do you adopt a style that supports both? That’s what I hope I offer my team, and that’s what I expect from them. What works day-to-day is not necessarily going to work during a crisis.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 3, 2020

I caught up with Sarah to find out more about what effect a leader can have on a project. Within the book we focus on three main areas which make the difference: Vision and the Big Picture: being commercially savvy and looking at the strategic picture for your organization, the client and their organization. Great list!

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It developed the just-in-time delivery model, which freed up working capital. So, what is value? What makes them happy? What are they willing to pay for? What differentiates us from our competitors or alternatives? Companies innovate and develop new products. The adage applies to everything we do.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Starting as a developer, my experiences were largely shaped by traditional project management practices. At companies like Merrill Lynch and a generator manufacturing firm, I found these methods to be rigid and often disconnected from the actual work we were doing. My transition to Agile and DevOps wasn't immediate. Just ask!

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide , Scrum team members should be “self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and how.” There is a lot of confusion about what exactly this means. On the one hand, some Scrum team members think that self-managing means doing whatever they want.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Some people seem naturally good at communication in a project setting , but even if you don’t feel confident in your ability, communication skills are definitely something you can develop and improve over time. Close the window now and focus on what you are supposed to be doing!) Yes, it’s a lot to do.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Content What is a SWOT analysis? How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. What is a SWOT analysis? Think about what you can do better than others.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2023

Mike Clayton True leadership is not something you do when it suits you. Here are three things we can all practice, day-to-day, to hone our leadership skills: 1. Will you make the decision yourself and, if you do, how will you communicate it? Will you make the decision yourself and, if you do, how will you communicate it?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Now we have covered the general overview of the entire Product Wall, we break it down piece by piece. In this article, we explain the Roadmap section. Let's define what it is, and also what is not. It may change through the whole development lifecycle. And what may we be working on after that?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

TL; DR: Dysfunction Mapping w/ Michael Lloyd In this fascinating talk, Michael introduced the concept of dysfunction mapping, a tool developed over years of trial and error aimed at creating a repeatable way to find, theme, and ultimately solve organizational dysfunction. ? Why do you think they failed in your experience?

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