Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

So why is that? Why is Decision Making Difficult? If it’s bothering you, read why I think there’s no such thing as a bad decision. If you can, sleep on your decision and see if you still feel the same way in the morning. Or it might be something substantive like whether to escalate an issue to your sponsor.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Why Is Performance Reporting Important? Project management software can aid in this reporting, but first, let’s look more in-depth at project performance reporting. What Is Performance Reporting? Performance reporting is used to determine how well the company is performing and whether it’s meeting its goals and objectives. Learn More!

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Proofhub

MARCH 17, 2022

And we all have 24-hours in a day, but why is it that some people accomplish more than others? You Get Enough Rest With effective time management strategies, you do not have to worry about not having enough sleep or taking leave in order to relax. So, all of this work pressure and daily routines can lead to stress at the workplace.

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Kiron Bondale

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Give them a piece of paper to draw on) Could you draw a simple pie chart for me, showing me how of your current role challenges you, how much is interesting but easy, and how much you could do in your sleep? (Thanks to Andy Kaufman for inspiring this week’s article). ” which is almost as annoying as “Are we there yet?”

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2018

Why Bother with a Time Management Plan? Why even worry about trying to fix something that’s not broken. The truth is most people believe they’re able to manage their time, but what they’re often doing is giving up sleep or food or some other necessity in order to stay afloat. Okay, first, the rebuttal. You’re not a machine.

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 11, 2022

If your project doesn’t support the overall strategic objectives for your organization, why are you doing it? Being focused on the right work is important to show that you are contributing both as an individual and also on behalf of your project. A project manager’s role is broad. Are you that ambitious leader? Focus on value.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2019

Related: What is OKR, and Why Are Top Companies Using It to Set Objectives? Apply that purpose to your prospective customers’ needs, and you have the all-important marketing strap line, “So that you can…”. That description can also fit your typical project manager, which makes sense because launching a business is a project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

However… it’s really important to choose a good course. It’s longer and includes technical content (as you’d expect) so if you are considering a job in tech, why not check out that one too? Let me guess. You’re here because you’re interested in finding out whether the IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is right for you?

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nTask

JULY 22, 2019

You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo Da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”. Well, Brown may be right about 24 hours theory, but time management is an entirely different realm. It’s that simple. Human beings are a very interesting species.

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Planio

JUNE 27, 2019

Why follow a daily routine? Why you can’t just follow the productive daily routine of famous founders and creators. Set your Most Important Tasks for the Day. Why follow a daily routine? More specifically, a routine helps you in a number of ways: Routines help you prioritize what’s important. Make your bed.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Table of Contents 02:39 … Why Resilience Is Important 03:45 … Do We “Tough it Out”? Why Resilience Is Important WENDY GROUNDS: We really appreciate you being with us. Why is resilience so important? Why does it matter to you? I’m Wendy Grounds. And she goes by MH, which is appropriate. We love that.

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 31, 2021

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Regularly. Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Regularly. Sleep is vital to nearly every aspect of your health and well-being. When it comes to productivity, research has shown that after one night of no-sleep, the number of attention lapses increase by up to 400%. . Table of contents [ Hide ].

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

She produced a project plan and resource plan, and kept timesheets so she could justify why she was doing so many hours on this project. She was getting tired of begging for extra resource on a project that was supposedly important to the organisation. And that’s why capacity planning is important. She stopped asking.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 24, 2019

That’s why the following seven problem solving skills are so important to both the experienced and new person on the job. It’s a way to take what you know and use it to understand why something is not proceeding as it should. The problem with research is knowing what is important and what it not. But there’s more.

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Resource Guru

AUGUST 2, 2022

And that’s why hustle culture is toxic. And why wouldn’t they? Celine Vetter, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder and director of the university’s circadian and sleep epidemiology lab recently told the Times that “a full 80 percent of people have work schedules that clash with their internal clocks.”.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When the leader leaves (or goes to sleep when off-shift), the followers don’t have that direction any more. On a project, leadership is important. Turn the Ship Around!: How to Create Leadership at Every Level is a leadership book by David Marquet. It’s the story of how he commanded a U.S. This is the standard ‘leader-follower’ model.

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Inloox

JUNE 25, 2018

Sleep It might seem quite unrealistic to some but: you should sleep 8 hours a night. Lacking sleep, our brain cannot function properly and we achieve less. For an optimized sleep you should physically exercise one hour before bedtime. Especially important for everyone, though, is oxygen.

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Teamweek

JULY 13, 2021

But before we get into practical steps, let’s look at what motivation is, and why it’s so dang difficult. What is motivation and why is it so hard? Motivation is the reason for why we do what we do. In other words, we don’t often know how to articulate why we do what we do—making motivation difficult to explain.

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Project Bliss

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Misfit Wearables Flash – Fitness and Sleep Monitor (Black) – $19.00 (Amazon). The Misfit tracks my activity and sleep, and that’s all I need. Misfit Wearables Flash – Fitness and Sleep Monitor (Black). There are many great ideas on this list. I’d love to know what I’m missing out on!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Intuition is an important part of decision making. There’s a reason why we use phrases like “listen to your gut” or “let your heart speak.” It’s less important to try to draw conclusions than it is to consider and record what happens. That’s why in the UK we have a saying that you should “sleep on a problem.”

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Trust is so important that some propose it should be one of the Scrum values. Why trust isn’t a value. Trust among Scrum Team members is essential to enabling agility. Virtually everyone agrees with this statement. We intuitively know that if we don’t trust one another, we won’t be able to work collaboratively and productively.

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Project Bliss

APRIL 13, 2021

So it’s important to put forth the effort. 4 Reasons Why Time Management Skills Matter. Time management skills are critically important to the success of your career. Use these critical skills to manage your time well, and see fast benefits in both your career and personal life. This is a guest post by Lori Wade.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Why project managers and teams are so vulnerable to burnout. They find it hard to sleep at night and may also start suffering from insomnia. Nearly 75% of workers say they’ve experienced burnout during their career (with 40% of those saying they’ve experienced burnout specifically during the pandemic). What does burnout look like?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

So why is that? Why is Decision Making Difficult? If it’s bothering you, read why I think there’s no such thing as a bad decision. If you can, sleep on your decision and see if you still feel the same way in the morning. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by ConvertKit. Decision making is a key skill.

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Project Bliss

MARCH 28, 2021

Why it can be good to embrace your emotions. Why it can be good to embrace your emotions. While it’s important to acknowledge emotions at work, emotional regulation is also important. But rather than fully suppress our emotions, the better approach is learning to manage them in a healthy way. Frustration.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Jump to a section: Why do you feel anxious, stressed, and nervous when under pressure? Continually re-align yourself to your ‘why’ Stay calm to beat stress and achieve your goals If you’re a high performer looking to calm your racing mind, control your emotions, and stay calm under pressure, this guide is for you.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 24, 2022

Before we dive into what motivates teams, it is important to first consider what motivates individuals. But Scrum and the Agile methodologies it builds on are so much more. Scrum is a great example of a motivation framework. And while those roots are strong, they are also mostly invisible. This post is part of our “in-depth” series.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Why is it important to combat workplace uncertainty? Instead, focus on providing context about how certain decisions will impact everyone involved in your organization — and why you made those decisions in the first place. Uncertainty is a fact of life, especially in the workplace. And that’s just scratching the surface.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 17, 2020

Why working from home is different? The most powerful are the smell anchors, that’s why using perfumes or making coffee works very well. Why does it work this way? Before I notice, I will start browsing memes instead of replying to that important email. People who work from their bed have issues with sleep.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 16, 2018

That’s why Jennifer offered these contemplative questions to ask yourself if you’re considering becoming a female entrepreneur: Can I do this? Practice Self-Care: It’s a hard road, so take care of yourself: sleep, exercise and eat healthy. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference! When should you be aggressive?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 16, 2019

There are many reasons why employee retention is important. When asked in a job interview why the applicant wants the job, few are so honest to say, “I need the money,” but that’s the truth. So, why not give them the comfort of doing it at home if they wish. Bad management can send employees racing for the door.

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Velociteach

JULY 3, 2023

I see why you guys made that decision. The podcast by project managers for project managers. Will your project’s documentation pass the test of time once the project is done and the people are gone? Documentation is at the intersection of information management, organizational design, and personal productivity. Yeah, I get it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Understanding why those decisions are made can help them become more effective. Understanding one’s psychology is of utmost importance. Not only is it important to recognise the presence of these biases but it’s also critical to know how to handle them. This is a guest article by Chris Cook from The EntrePMeur.

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Proofhub

JULY 29, 2020

Since a significant decrease in productivity is one of the most common challenges the remote workforce face, it’s important to understand how to stay productive while working from home. In this article, you will find reasons why staying productive at home is a must as well as 8 effective ways on how to do it. Let’s dive in!

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Amy King is a champion for the homeless! Hear how she boldly addresses the need for safe, rapidly deployable, living shelters, to deliver the dignity of private space for the homeless. I 100% disagree with that. … A house, four walls and a roof, do not solve a person’s homelessness crisis.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Any project manager would lose sleep faced with those challenges. Thirty percent of those emails weren’t urgent or important – they were simply visible by virtue of the fact they were in the inbox at all. When you hear the term ‘visibility’, what do you think of? We use a whiteboard to track and communicate progress.

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PM Basics

MAY 17, 2020

You take it for granted, that’s why you don’t notice it! By the way, lack of good sleep is a hit on Physiological Needs. People start looking for a safe and secure shelter to sleep and live. That’s why threats related to firing a person never motivate. Nowadays, the theory is represented as a pyramid.

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