The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2022

John Kotter’s 8 step Change Management Model is a strong framework that has been used to implement change in many organizations. This post examines the model, its advantages and disadvantages, and its value to strategists and project managers. What Is the John Kotter Change Management Model?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2® is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. Manage by exception I love this principle. What is PRINCE2®? Who is PRINCE2® for?

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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. However, the risk of getting the change aspects wrong can be huge. A cost-effective and comprehensive self-paced training. Who is the BEE Methodology Practitioner course for?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. The two others are the program management office and the portfolio management office. Either way, it’s run by a PMO director. There are different types of PMOs, all headed by a PMO director.

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Techno-PM

JUNE 18, 2023

Understanding the need for change management: Change management is the process of planning, implementing, and guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through a period of transition to achieve a desired future state. Stakeholders include individuals or groups who are directly or indirectly impacted by the change.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’re searching for a project management job, you’ve no doubt come across a range of different job titles. The ‘project manager’ job descriptions have a wide variety of roles and duties, which can make it hard to know what’s right for you. Also known as a Technical Project Manager.)

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Change management is a critical aspect of any successful project. By effectively managing change, organizations can minimize disruption, build stakeholder support, and achieve project objectives. It recognizes that change is inevitable and, if managed well, can be an opportunity for growth and improvement.

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Moira Alexander

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Project management involves the use of people, processes and methodologies to plan, initiate, execute, monitor and close activities. While project management and change management are two areas often work side-by-side -- and they should -- there are some similarities. Characteristics of Project Management.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. By Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start? The term project documentation refers to the project management documents that are created throughout the project life cycle.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. Risk management. Expectation management. Stakeholder engagement.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What do you need to know to succeed at project management? While there’s some truth to that joke, it’s not helpful to the student or the experienced professional who is looking for a way to understand the myriad responsibilities of being a project manager. What is PMBOK in Project Management? Project Integration Management.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

After the project initiation and the planning processes, the execution of the project begins. Project execution’s key purpose is to complete the work defined in the project management plan and to meet key project objectives. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. Manage Team.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It is hard to imagine what you can do with a project risk. What can you, as a project manager, do to mitigate a risk? Adding some risk reserves and removing requirements from the scope are not the only options. I want to share some stories of risk management with you. Risk of Losing an Important Team Member.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 30, 2022

Kurt Lewin’s Change Management Model is known for its simplicity. It breaks an organizational change process down into three basic steps. What Is the Kurt Lewin Change Management Model? Lewin was considered to be a pioneer in the field of change management.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Project managers’ reports are the means by which these types of deliverables are presented to clients and stakeholders. In order to meet their needs, a project management software must be able to filter the many data inputs to deliver the proper output. All project activity is managed against the project plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is caused by lack of requirements management. The project manager is responsible for letting scope creep affect the project.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. PMO Gantt Chart Template The Gantt chart is one of the essential tools for project managers. We’ve collected 15 free templates that are suitable for a PMO.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

PRINCE2 is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. Manage by stages. Manage by exception. What is PRINCE2? Who is PRINCE2 for?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

It is hard to imagine what you can do with a project risk. What can you, as a project manager, do to mitigate a risk? Adding some risk reserves and removing requirements from the scope are not the only options. I want to share some stories of risk management with you. Risk of Losing an Important Team Member.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 25, 2023

A Project managers can’t do it alone. We’ll also compare and contrast the roles of a project officer with a project manager and help you put together a job description if you’re in the market for one. A project officer assists the project manager. Project officers don’t exclusively work for one project manager on one project.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Then there are your stakeholders whose expectations must be managed. Project reports are tools that project managers use to extract valuable project data. Using Excel Report Templates for Project Management. Excel Report Templates for Project Management. That’s where Excel report templates come in. Learn more.

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ProProfs Project Management

DECEMBER 24, 2019

That’s why change management in project management is deemed as a crucial element. One of the recent industry reports doing rounds on the internet also supports this fact by revealing, ‘ 56% of projects succeed, thanks to the proper talent and change management.’. What is Change Management in Project Management?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To best plan and respond to change, first, a clear definition of change management must be understood. What Is Change Management? The term change management refers to the actions, tools and models implemented to manage different types of change either at the project or organizational level.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. This post queries whether a Chief Information Officer (CIO) position might be a good and realistic goal for a project manager. Finally, the post discusses whether and how a CIO role might even lead to CEO.

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Appfluence

MARCH 23, 2021

We bring you a full guide and the top 10 key points to master Change Management in your organization. We live in an age where change is constant. Change Management is the way organizations best adapt to this reality. What is change management? Information travels faster than ever.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s a cliché to say that nothing is constant except for change, but the adage certainly applies to anyone who has ever managed a project. Sometimes stakeholders want something different from what they had requested during initiation. But not all change is equal in a project. What Is Change Control? Teams get sick.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Change management is one of the most challenging components of a project’s success, but having acceptance for the changes a project brings will help realise the benefits of the project. Resistance to Change. If there is still resistance, alternative ways of approaching the change initiative are needed.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 13, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of procurement in your projects, feeling overwhelmed by the daunting task of managing numerous suppliers and contracts? Check out this comprehensive guide and equip yourself with the knowledge to manage procurement confidently.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Project management is thriving. We’re just happy to help people manage their projects with our project management software , blog posts and videos that offer practical solutions to things like time management, using resources more effectively and managing teams. The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

In my experience as a hiring manager, I want to see the relevant experience that applies to the job. If you work in legal project management , talk about your process improvement initiatives or projects relevant to the job you are going for today. Prepare with our How to Prepare for a Project Management Interview ebook.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

For some roles, such as project and portfolio managers, we will have more time to focus on higher-reasoning skills such as data analysis, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving. AI tools can facilitate communication and project management across distributed teams.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Walter Stinnett’s Project Managers are Change Managers webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Project Managers are Change Managers. Walter serves as a program manager for Edwards Performance Solutions.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

technological, environmental, societal), project managers need to develop new skills. Among them are four skills essential for every project manager to have. In this article, we describe, and comment based on our experience in the project management context. This skill compliments resilience perfectly.

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Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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