Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This article, Bridging the PM Competency Gap [Book Review] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. These courses are strong on the technical elements of project management. Monitor progress and track the improvements in competency with a view to continually moving beyond your current competency levels. Practice-Led.

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Technical Review 2015 PMO Energy 310

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Lets give Primavera vs. MS Project its due and examine where they excel and where they fall short. Now, its time to give the other side its due. Monitor Project Progress, Timelines and Costs in Real Time Of course, being about to plan and assign tasks is only the start. But fair is fair. What Is Primavera P6?

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Software Review Software Technical Review Construction 233

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. These can relate to technical debt, bugs, new requirements, etc. Project managers monitor the team progress and have a good understanding of the project status at all times, which they communicate regularly to the team and stakeholders.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. Monitoring and Control This phase happens at the same time as the execution phase. It provides an overview of the whole project, especially when milestones are due.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Lets review each of these stages. Its also important to monitor risks and document them in a risk log. They also track weather conditions, document safety incidents, log work hours, monitor progress against the schedule and communicate with stakeholders. Who Participates in the Construction Process?

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Construction Process Software Review Infrastructure 241

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The concept of self-managing teams is not just a characteristic of Scrum; it is one of the foundational principles of the Agile Manifesto, where the term “self-organizing teams” is used (note that discussing similarities and differences between self-organising and self-managing is an unnecessary detour in the context of this article).

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Technical Review Cadence SCRUM Defining 185

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

From experience, projects become late and over budget due to poor communication. Understanding what is being said requires effort, especially in the technical and business environments. Noise : Any factors that can interfere with the communication process, such as distractions, technical problems, or language barriers.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Certification Engineering 105

The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The Project Management Institute (PMI), an international association for project, program, and portfolio managers, states that project managers “have a broad and flexible toolkit of techniques, resolving complex, interdependent activities into tasks and sub-tasks that are documented, monitored, and controlled.

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Technical Review Development Team Review 2013 Underperforming Technical Team 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 17, 2022

In this article we’ll look at strategies for managing several different projects that are running in parallel. The weekly report covers what work was done this week and what work is due for completion the following week. I will even review my bullet journal for other various notes I may have made over the past week.

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Technical Review Software Review PMO 2020 403

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn the top 5 key considerations and knowledge areas under which the main criteria for managing a project portfolio can be grouped. This will obviously enormously impact the IT department, while it will probably create the need for new procurement methods and technology policies.

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Technical Review Risk Management Governance Government 372

Inloox

JULY 26, 2021

In this article we explain briefly what is new. Due to numerous new technologies, approaches and faster market changes in recent years, it was necessary to adapt the standards again, according to PMI. Stewardship: Be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward. What is PMBOK? 12 Project Delivery Principles.

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Technical Review 2027 PMI Prince2 246

Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Information Technology) or in a Project Management Office (PMO). Others may be placed within a department such as Information Technology (IT), focusing on managing IT projects.

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Risk Management Risk Underperforming Technical Team PMO 396

Planio

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Each gate serves as a checkpoint to monitor project progress, mitigate risks, align stakeholders, and make key decisions before proceeding further. In this article, well dive deeper into the Stage Gate process, including how it works, when to use it, and how it differs from other project management methodologies. Reduces risks.

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Software Review Process Development Team Review Technical Review 88

Inloox

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

While the book primarily focuses on IT and operations, its lessons transcend technical teams and offer universal – and more importantly practical - insights into effective project management. For a brief summary of the story, head down to the end of this article. To do so, use tools like Kanban boards to visualize workflows.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Retail 100

ProjectManager.com

MAY 22, 2024

Also, initial outlays of batch production equipment and technology can be costly as they need to be specifically designed to perform a range of functions. Mass production is continuous and consistent quality is a challenge due to the high-speed, high-volume nature of this production management approach.

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Manufacturing Software Review Project Life Cycle Technical Review 448

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2024

It doesn't matter what tech you use (or none) as long as it is a single repository for all your project's To Dos, and preferably sortable so you can see owners and due dates. Create a slide deck Review the proposal from Finance Circulate vendor agreement Call Claire about the testing. At least, that's the theory!

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Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Closing 307

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. I was asked to be one of the reviewers of the PRINCE2 7 manual, so I am very familiar with the content and changes since the last edition. It was renamed PRINCE. Directing gets a process of its own.

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Prince2 Technical Review Governance Government 380

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 7, 2023

You could also interview experts, review lessons learned or innovative solutions from previous projects, research what the rest of your industry is doing or consult customers on what they’d like to see. Choose the creative approach that gets you a range of options to review. There are no silly ideas at this point!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. This could be due to staffing levels or other projects being staffed instead due to higher business priority. We have the solution! What’s a risk again? Lack of resources. External risks. Project Budget Risks.

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Risk Technical Review Risk Management Estimate 334

Proofhub

JULY 20, 2021

Source: [link] Employee monitoring is a contentious topic. On the one hand, monitoring your employees’ workflows helps ensure that teams are working appropriately when on the clock. However, employee monitoring can also be construed as a symptom of managerial distrust. Image from [link] What is employee monitoring?

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Monitoring Technical Review Software Review 2019 141

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 15, 2021

In this article we’ll look at strategies for managing several different projects that are running in parallel. The weekly report covers what work was done this week and what work is due for completion the following week. Book time in your diary each week to review your progress and outstanding work on each project.

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Technical Review Software Review PMO 2020 361

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

In most cases, the technology needed to support the requirements was also known and available. Some of the issues facing executives that appeared with strategic projects included: Unable to make informed decisions in a timely manner due to a lack of good metrics. Technical complexity.

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Planview

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this article, I offer a quick glimpse into that discussion and some closing thoughts on how you can embrace, adapt, and move forward. This means reviewing your data quality, developing usage guidelines, providing comprehensive training, and selecting technology tools that actually fit your needs.

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2025 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Governance 88

Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Results-Based Project Management: Monitoring and Evaluation - teaches how to use a results-based approach to design and manage public sector programs that deliver tangible benefits and optimize the use of resources. Related story: 8 free online courses to grow your tech skills ]. The site offers various PM modules and certification.

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Certification Technical Review Lean 2012 252

MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One might conclude that agile approaches to project management, such as Scrum, mean there is no need for gate reviews. We say the same thing if one adopts gate reviews for every product development project. Let’s explore a typical product development project’s phases, goals, and metrics reviewed at each gate.

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Development Team Review Technical Review Manufacturing 2008 111

MPUG

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Similarly, the integration of AI into project management has introduced powerful tools for data analysis and predictive modeling, but it has also created a reliance on technology that can overshadow the human judgment and expertise required for effective project controls.

Controlling 111

Controlling Agile Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 111

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Retail Governance Government Healthcare 427

Planio

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With factors including new stakeholders, technology systems, organizational politics, turbulent economics, and changing sponsor priorities, it’s easy to see why 41% of projects are classed as being highly complex. Jump to a section: What is a “wicked problem”? What makes them so dangerous? How are wicked problems different from other issues?

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Technical Review Risk Management Lean Risk 97

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Customers are not more important than technical staff. Managing up is something people have been talking about for a long time, and it was brought to the attention of a lot of people back in 2005 with the now-classic HBR article on the topic. Monitored for effectiveness: check in with how the attitude-changing is going.

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2005 Technical Review PMI Risk Management 469

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? These anti-patterns can emerge due to a variety of reasons, such as resistance to change, lack of understanding of Scrum principles, or misalignment of organizational practices with Scrum values. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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SCRUM ChatGPT Technical Review Development Team Review 223

Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The manufacturing industry faces numerous challenges that can affect the success of manufacturing project s, from supply chain issues to risks related to digital technology integration. Monitor resource performance to timely detect improper workload: both overload and idleness reduce resource productivity. Using technologies.

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Manufacturing Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 104

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what is a project board, and other names they are known by, who should be there, when to schedule meetings, what to talk about, how to report to this group and lots more so you can make sure it’s working effectively and efficiently. Action review and next steps. Key decisions.

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Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 379

Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

The product owner must have knowledge about the customer needs as well as technical expertise to ensure that the right decisions are made regarding feature selection. In this article we will explore what a day in the life of a Product Owner looks like.

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Technical Review Software Review Agile SCRUM 209

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Due to their dependencies, delays caused by a critical resource’s unavailability in completing their work can delay other tasks and meet milestone deliverables. Incorrect forecasting due to lack of appropriate tools Many organizations are still using legacy tools and home-grown solutions for resource forecasting.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Estimate 317

Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Project risk management includes the processes to identify, evaluate, develop response plans, implement responses, and monitor project risks. Project managers capture the risk information in a project risk register and periodically perform risk reviews to reassess current risks and identify new risks. Monitor Risks. Description.

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Risk Management Risk PMI Technical Review 268

Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

She periodically met with her team to review current risks and used additional techniques to identify new risks. In these risk review sessions, the team discussed the effectiveness of the risk responses and the risk management processes. The technical performance measurement is a measurement of the technical accomplishments.

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Controlling Risk Technical Review Performance Measurement 199

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Monday is used by businesses to assign tasks, set budgets, monitor progress, track projects and collaborate. The following review articles rank the best project management software, ClickUp alternatives and Monday alternatives. It has over 1,600 employees and 186,000 customers. What Is Monday Used For?

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Software Review Software Underperforming Technical Team 2014 473