Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

We define it like this: The systematic identification, analysis, planning and implementation of actions designed to influence stakeholders. Where stakeholders feel negatively about projects and changes, engagement helps understand their position and influence their perception. Beyond the interest and influence grid.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 26, 2022

Hard elements are easier to identify, define and understand for project managers because these factors hugely influence your projects. This element relates to leadership style. The leadership style you adopt as a project manager will directly influence your team. Flex your leadership style as your project requires.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2024

A simple tool we can use to understand our relationship to productivity and expand the possibilities is the creative versus reactive leadership lens. This is a key skill that helps us influence change and create greater impact that is in alignment with our intentions. And creative feels more expansive, open, and curious.

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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.”

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Leading Answers

JUNE 22, 2022

We will examine what leadership entails and how it applies to agile teams. Then discuss the transition from servant leadership to shared leadership.   EQ as a Foundation for Leadership. As we saw in the previous articles about Emotional Intelligence (EQ), leadership is built on top of EQ.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. Her leadership and guidance is of paramount importance during planning and execution. You might be surprised! Roland Hoffman. A project manager is the linchpin of a successful project. What are heuristics?

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These top 25 influencers for 2025 aren’t just keeping up with the trends—they’re setting them, reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver in today’s fast-paced world. What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. Underneath, I list skills grouped together by: Interpersonal skills Leadership. On my CV, I have a section that covers skills. Mine is called ‘Skills Profile’. Hard skills. What skills are needed for project management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? A recent APM report, Project Leadership; skills, behaviours, knowledge and values , explored this question. . The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused. Carole, let’s start at the beginning. You talk about ‘unordered’ environments.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, redefining leadership is a pivotal aspect of their journey. The project management principle "Demonstrating Leadership Behaviors" aligns closely with the Scrum ethos, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in fostering team success and positive outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

And this article is a summary of what they replied. Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple: you serve your team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 7, 2022

You’ve read all the articles, you’ve got ideas about how things could be better. Sharing round a link to one more ’10 ways to be more productive’ article just isn’t making change happen. The rest of this article talks about how to get people to work in the new productive way. Lead by example.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

In this article we’ll talk about the top competencies for project managers and how you can develop your skills. Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking Stakeholder engagement. Leadership. Communication.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2022

Being able to influence and get results, even when you aren’t in charge, is so important if you want to collaborate effectively with the team. This would be a good book for people new to the workforce or taking a team leadership job for the very first time. Very useful and highly recommended. 42 Rules of Employee Engagement.

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Proofhub

JUNE 7, 2022

A Well-Defined Career Path Whether new or seasoned, employees want to know how an organization’s leadership can help them advance. For several reasons, higher base pay significantly influences employee retention. Even firms with low employee engagement may retain talent if their employees believe in their mission and purpose.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

How to include project management skills on your CV Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. Power skills include: Communication (written and verbal) Listening Stakeholder engagement Conflict management Negotiation Influencing Leadership Team building Change management.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

During this time he was writing articles, such as “A Bonus System of Rewarding Labor” and “A Graphical Daily Balance in Manufacture” for various trade magazines. Later he published Work, Wages and Profits: Their Influence on the Cost of Living (1910), Industrial Leadership (1916) and Organizing for Work (1919).

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 20, 2020

An article published this week on HBR.org indirectly identified another casualty of low psychological safety: future leadership. In the article, the authors highlighted three key reasons why capable people are reluctant to lead. Ralph Nader said “ The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Projects are the future, a good portfolio office can influence and shape strategy and project management is the only way to holistically deliver improvements. If the PMO acts in this leadership role, it’s a natural place for strategy and direction to come from. A version of this article first appeared in 2012. What do you think?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2021

Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking. I’d say that the competencies you should be looking to develop as a project manager are definitely ‘soft skills’ in their widest form.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

By the end of this article, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of how to approach requirements gathering (which we should really call eliciting requirements) for your next project! Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are. New leadership likes to make a mark on things.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this article, I’m saving you some time by highlighting 15 of my recommended books for PDUs, but first, let’s cover off some details about using reading. It will teach you how to influence others, even when you are not directly managing them. It’s about influence and negotiation and how to get things done. PDU claim: 2 hours.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you are studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this is the article you need to help you break down and understand the contents of the exam. In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are in the exam content outline and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one for the test.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. And I’m personally not worried about that – that will give us much more time to focus on project leadership and stakeholder engagement; the things that computers can’t (yet) do for us. Lloyd Skinner.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

If the cost of the project is skyrocketing or if your stakeholders’ expectations will lead to an inflated budget, the dollars and cents argument is one that carries great influence. ProjectManager.com and Difficult Stakeholders. Stakeholders want to stay in the loop. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! Thanks for watching!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Given its vast influence, it’s important to have a basic understanding of PMI and its history. Afterwards, articles of incorporation where filed in Pennsylvania, and signed by the five founders of PMI. During the 1990s, PMI tripled its membership to 90,000 in 120 countries, under the leadership of then president Virgil R.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

In this article, I’ll share the skills that have been the most useful for me in the role. Benefits management I’ve probably hammered home the role of benefits management and realization enough already in other articles but benefits should always be top of mind. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 9, 2024

The illusion of control comes from leadership. Leadership is not synonymous with control. Takeaways Recognizing these biases not only makes you a better decision maker but also a better influencer. Stress, chaos, and disorder will be lowered because you recognize the influences occurring and can adapt faster.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2022

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. Safeguarding our emotional and mental health and that of our teams has to be up there as a trend for the forward-thinking leadership team. What you can do.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

This article is a tribute to the individuals who are shaping this dynamic field. Whether you’re new to Agile or a seasoned expert, these influencers offer invaluable insights, actionable strategies, and inspiration to elevate your practice. is a globally recognized innovator in Agile leadership and management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

You’ve read all the articles, you’ve got ideas about how things could be better. Sharing round a link to one more ’10 ways to be more productive’ article just isn’t making change happen. The rest of this article talks about how to get people to work in the new productive way. Lead by example.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 6, 2023

Unsurprisingly, those are the organizations where resilience and future-proofing against economic shifts is probably not high on the agenda anyway — are those leadership teams really focused on long-term value? This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Who is this book for? Buy now on Amazon.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I once did a one-off study on business process improvement for a leadership institute and one of the things that were raised when I was interviewing the Marketing team was how much more time they felt they could save if they had their own fax machine instead of having to walk to a communal machine. Workplace design. Decision allocation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2025

When Im mentoring project managers, one of the key things I hear time and time again is that they want to be given more responsibility and have greater influence over the work. Over time youll stop worrying about whether people see you as a safe pair of hands at work, and start to realise that you do have influence!

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