Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2023

A risk audit is a process used to determine whether the actions to manage the risk are actually happening and if they are happening effectively. It’s just another retrospective box-ticking exercise, right? If you already have a process in place for peer reviews or PMO project audits, then reviewing risk is easy to add in to that.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you are wondering how to start a standup meeting, try this exercise. This is a good exercise to kick start the week, so opt to do this one on a Monday, or when you are back at work after a long weekend or other break. One of the team members said they would make sure a process is written down before tackling any job.

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 4, 2023

It reacts and processes the world around you before you even realize it. We typically tend to pseudomentalize when we ourselves have intense feelings about the subject or the person we are processing, or when we are stressed and frustrated. Our system 1 is quick to react, always on and totally biased. Test it out yourself! Maria Ebro.

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NimbleWork

MAY 1, 2024

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management technique for process improvement that has its roots in the manufacturing sector. Value stream mapping can typically be used to improve any process where there are repeatable steps. Process symbols evolved to represent the various stages of a project or task.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 16, 2018

Based on the classroom exercises, you’re excited to try new concepts and apply the magic cure-all that will solve all waterfall-based project problems. Everyone is already Agile, and they don’t need a formal process like stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews or retrospectives. Adopting Agile is an Exercise in Change Management.

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Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

If you have a project that involves any type of process improvement, a SIPOC Model is a great tool to get your team started. It’s a great tool to facilitate discussion and common understanding when dealing with processes that can be complex – and gets you off to a great start. you’re developing a new process.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

Design a Sprint board considering the following [your process information]. Your suggestions include surveys, talks, interviews, team meetings, games, exercises, or other parties like stakeholders or line managers, and other useful practices. Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different estimation techniques. Design a Sprint board.

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Henny Portman

JULY 26, 2020

Levine wrote with People Over Process – Leadership for Agility a very pragmatic and down to earth book about leadership and agile projects. Furthermore, neither agile or scrum contemplates how the agile team should be connected to a larger organization and to external partners who will likely have differing development processes and cadences.

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Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

If you have a project that involves any type of process improvement, a SIPOC Model is a great tool to get your team started. It’s a great tool to facilitate discussion and common understanding when dealing with processes that can be complex – and gets you off to a great start. you’re developing a new process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The idea of ‘making ideas visible’ is great because it ensures the team understands the problem before they move into the design process or coming up with alternative solutions. It’s full of very practical exercises that you can use in any kind of workshop, whether small groups, large groups, or virtual. The videos are very polished.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 3, 2023

I want you to create a schedule, name the exercises, and point to sources where I can learn more about the suggested activities. Can you be more specific regarding the exercises for lessons 4 to 7? Please suggest what kind of exercises best advance the respective lesson topic for the students.

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nTask

OCTOBER 29, 2020

According to surveys conducted, as of 2016, 66% of enterprises run a business process improvement program occasionally or never. What is Business Process Improvement? Before you can work towards improving your company’s business processes, it is imperative to understand what a business process is.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

They facilitate risk identification exercises that result in a boatload of risks. The plan may require too much or too little process and fail to help the team achieve its objectives. Some organizations identify and evaluate risks, but they fail to continue the process. What must we do? Lead by example.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This exercise included market research and also a job tasks analysis, as well as identifying trends. Given that the exercise for piloting the new exam is well underway, I would assume that the exam will change in early 2023. The current CAPM exam was very much a memorization exercise from what was in the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth edition.

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nTask

APRIL 28, 2021

To generate a clear business case, organizations need to write business operations with sustainability in mind, which can be done by the following two steps: Document their business processes. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability. At the core of every business are business processes.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2023

Tip 3: Use (Kanban) metrics to bring in more data Kanban is a strategy for optimizing the flow of value through a process that uses a visual, pull-based system. These metrics provide a more objective perspective on the process of teams and can reduce biases. Kanban offers a great set of metrics to bring more data into the conversation.

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Teamweek

MARCH 30, 2022

With the great resignation in full effect, recruiters are constantly looking for ways to modernize their hiring process. Job simulations are exercises designed to replicate a real-life working environment and may include tasks such as answering calls, completing a skills test, or presenting a report.”. In-Basket/In-Tray Exercises.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Some exercises across the courses are the same e.g., create a RACI matrix , but the templates are different – that’s weird. Some of the exercises were the same, for example, creating a RACI or a RBS, but they had different templates. This course is new (it launched in June 2023). My bigger gripe is that the course is very PMI-focused.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

There are a number of ways to do this, including team-building exercises. If you’ve not had time prior to starting the meeting to engage in team-building exercises, meeting icebreakers can help build bonds between team members. Foster Team Collaboration Delegating is important, but a leader must also facilitate team collaboration.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Then you can do the same exercise with the others. Once you have done this exercise for all the strategic themes, you’ll potentially have a lot of possible projects. Yes, it’s difficult to make the jump from objective to measure in some cases, especially with projects that are more about knowledge work than process improvement.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

The manufacturing line is a linear process, that follows a simple, repeating, input-to-output plan. The process is easily broken down to stops and stations, and each of those stops becomes a person in a job doing a task. Organizations don’t manufacture output with a manufacturing line process. It defines what they do.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 25, 2024

Metrics such as cycle time, lead time, throughput, work item aging, and work in process offer invaluable insights into the health and efficiency of the project workflow. This is not merely a theoretical exercise; it's a practical approach that has repeatedly proven its value in my professional experience.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

During the five process groups of the project life cycle, there are multiple objectives and outcomes for each phase. After the project initiation and the planning processes, the execution of the project begins. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. Following processes.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

But, as I delve deeper into the subject, it becomes apparent that the process is far from a mere checklist exercise. The selection process is not about conjuring items as if by magic but about making informed decisions that align with a well-defined Sprint goal. Enjoy this video? Prompt action is key!

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

One of my favorite exercises from my Professional Scrum Product Owner classes is how to best sabotage a Product Owner as a member of the middle management. The exercise rules are simple: You’re not allowed to use any form of illegal activity. The Exercise: Consider How to Best Sabotage A Product Owner. Flow of Information.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

It's essential to understand that learning is not a one-size-fits-all process. Guided Learning: Structured yet Flexible Guided learning, as the name suggests, guides learners through the process. Groups can utilize resources like case studies, interactive exercises, or software tools. With this in mind, Agile-ity Inc.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2021

During this event, the team discusses how the Sprint went regarding individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done. Continue often refers to processes, and keep frequently refers to tools. As an outcome from the Retrospective, the team identifies ideas for improvement and implements them as soon as possible.

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Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

The Scrum.org PSM II class contains multiple exercises that make visible where improvement is needed in order to use Scrum more effectively. In particular the exercise “Management in Scrum”. Step 4 — Introduce the concept of “impediments” In a sense, the picture emerging from the exercise becomes your roadmap or transition plan.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

However, one common roadblock that can hinder project completion is the lengthy and convoluted approval process. In this article, we will explore strategies for refining approval processes to achieve faster project completion, increased team productivity, and improved overall efficiency.

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Wrike

JUNE 27, 2023

With efficient business management process software, companies can optimize their workflows, enhance productivity, and drive growth. Understanding the Importance of Streamlining Operations Streamlining operations refers to the process of optimizing and improving business processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs.

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2024

Establish a Unified Onboarding Process The journey towards rejuvenating your agile approach starts right here, right now—with onboarding. And don’t forget the feedback loop—crucial for fine-tuning your process. Attending these reviews isn’t just a box-checking exercise. Ready to turn things around and see real, tangible results?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2024

You can focus on the process of getting the outcome you want and supporting the attendees instead of trying to get your own personal point of view into the discussion. Here’s the meeting process I use. That could be transcribing process flows from flip charts or putting together a draft project schedule from the organised sticky notes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 12, 2020

If you are wondering how to start a standup meeting, try this exercise. This is a good exercise to kick start the week, so opt to do this one on a Monday, or when you are back at work after a long weekend or other break. One of the team members said they would make sure a process is written down before tackling any job.

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 18, 2021

One of the most powerful tools for this exercise is the work breakdown structure (WBS) which is a hierarchical decomposition of the scope of work. In project time/schedule management, we continue the decomposition process to identify the project activities -- distinct, scheduled portions of work. What activities must be completed?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

There are other exercises to do as well, such as reflection exercises. I’ll be honest: I haven’t finished the Capstone yet, but I looked at the process and I have to create a project charter as a Google doc amongst other things, based on a scenario they provide (so I can’t simply upload one I’ve already created for another project).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There are exercises and it’s engaging. Example of interactive exercise in Brain Sensei. There is an application process that requires you to prove you are in service (or have retired from active duty). The main difference between Brain Sensei and the PM PrepCast is the teaching approach. Military scholarship.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 24, 2019

That and the fact that your familiarity with a process will make you better able to identify an issue before it becomes a problem. Try using creativity exercises to get into the mood. Related: Improving Your Project Evaluation Process. To understand the way others fixed a problem is to find a way out of the one you’re in now.

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