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Wicked Problem Solving Course Review (PMI)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

But do you really need a course on problem-solving? In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? The Wicked Problem Solving course. Who shouldn’t do this course?

PMI 442
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How to manage team conflict (& 5 strategies for conflict resolution)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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. Conflict should be a healthy part of any team’s development, and it’ a good way to challenge requirements and ensure that your business case and plans stand up to scrutiny.

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Key Skill for Project Managers: Concept Development

Inloox

Thus, concept development is an important key skill for project managers and all those who want to become one. Competencies for concept development In project management, we generally use a very structured approach to work through a plan according to clear specifications. Information for the project team. creativity methods).

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What Is a Project Management Communication Plan?

ProjectManager.com

Managing those tasks is a constant communicative effort with your team. Different projects, of course, demand different means of communications. By describing the project landscape, so to speak, you know what your parameters are, and it’ll help you get buy-in from the stakeholders and your team. Good communications, of course.

Planning 535
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How to Manage Project Scope Without Scope Creep (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

(By the way, the answer to that question is: “Yes, let me analyze what the impact will be and bring you a recommendation for what that means for our current budget and timeline.”). The ‘formally authorized’ part is important because you can, of course, make changes to what’s in the scope statement at any point. What causes scope creep?

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What Should You Include in Your Preconstruction Meeting Agenda?

ProjectManager.com

Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. Many people work on them, from general contractors overseeing subcontractors to architects and, of course, the project owner. ProjectManager has workload charts to keep teams productive. What Is a Preconstruction Meeting?

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Best Cost Control Techniques

ProjectManager.com

Cost control as a process begins with budgeting. Actual financial results are compared with the budgeted expectations and if the actual costs are more than what was budgeted, actions to reduce those costs must be implemented. The more accurate you are, the better, of course. Finally, don’t neglect expert opinion.