ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. When implementing the agile methodology , project planning and work management are adaptive, evolutionary in development, seeking early delivery and are always open to change if that leads to process improvement.

Technical Review 505

Technical Review Prince2 Lean Manufacturing 505

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2024

I decided it was time to learn more about change management , and if you’ve come to that conclusion too, keep reading, as I have a detailed review of a very good (and not expensive) course that will help you: the BEE Methodology Practitioner course. She is the author of Build, Excite, Equip which is the book that this class is based on.

Software Review 362

Software Review Technical Review Certification Change Management 362

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Category: Training for students preparing for Project Management Professional ( PMP )® and Certified Associates in Project Management ( CAPM )®: BrainBOK review. I’ve reviewed the product in depth so I can confidently recommend it. He kindly gave me access to the product for a short while so that I could review it for you.

Technical Review 386

Technical Review Software Review 2023 PMI 386

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It helps decision-makers determine whether the project is viable by assessing various factors such as technical feasibility, financial viability, operational capacity and market demand. Resource Requirements Details the human, material and technological resources needed to execute the project.

Technical Review 221

Technical Review Software Review Construction Infrastructure 221

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Focus on doing the governance documents and processes that make a difference. That’s been part of the PMI resource management processes for as long as I can remember, but in reality, project managers often don’t have the seniority or authority to simply secure resources just by asking. Learn how in my book, Managing Multiple Projects.

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2024 PMO Governance Government 318

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Top 25 Project Management Influencers Elizabeth Harrin With over 20 years of experience as a seasoned project manager, Elizabeth Harrin has made a name for herself as both a project leader and an educator, lending her expertise to prominent technology companies. Imlay, the father of the ERP market.

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Influencer 2025 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2019

One product I reviewed recently is BrainBOK, and as you can guess from the name it’s a PMP® and CAPM® self-study toolkit. He kindly gave me access to the product for a short while so that I could review it for you. How many PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition processes have Enterprise Environmental Factors as an input?

Technical Review 293

Technical Review Software Review Certification Process 293

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Below, I share 5 stories from my book, Project Manager. As a new project manager it helped me to become familiar with the elements of a project and formalise my processes and documentation. It’s not just spending the day in front of the computer sending emails with due dates! There are some myths about project management.

Technical Review 341

Technical Review Prince2 Engineering 2018 341

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s a huge help with exam techniques such as managing your time and using the ‘mark for review’ option. Review the questions you got wrong, using the helpful references to understand what the right answer should have been. Review the references to go deeper into that topic. Tab your book. But it’s a big book.

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Prince2 Technical Review Certification Software Review 434

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Following processes. What is Project Execution?

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Executing Project Life Cycle Software Review Technical Review 516

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved.

Technical Review 441

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 441

NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

They drive meaningful change through their books, talks, social platforms, and real-world implementations. Author of influential books like Succeeding with Agile and User Stories Applied, Mike is a sought-after speaker and trainer, with over 7,000 licenses sold for his video courses on Agile topics. Founder of Scrum Inc.,

Lean 105

Lean Influencer Technical Review 2025 105

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The 3 performance domains in project management are: People Process Business Environment. You still need to engage people, create effective processes and operate within your business environment: it’s all project management at the end of the day. Domain II: Process. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

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PMI Technical Review Influencer Leadership 476

Inloox

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Rarely have I enjoyed reading a book that was recommended to me by a colleague from the IT department with the words: You can learn something from this. 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.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Retail 100

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In their book, Leading Successful Change: 8 Keys to Making Change Work , Gregory P. How can technology help you achieve the same thing if you can’t physically move the people? Will your project result in new work processes? Where employees fit in the process of making decisions can influence their behavior.

Technical Review 93

Technical Review Leadership Risk Management Software Review 93

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved.

Technical Review 406

Technical Review Development Team Review Agile Risk Management 406

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. I’m seeing this more and more in project management books (I like to think I started a trend !) There is a logical flow to the book. The bottom line is that if you work with projects you need this book on your shelf. It’s all brilliant.

Software Review 195

Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 2009 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. This conflicts with the advice Scott Berkun gives in his book, Making Things Happen. Bring in technical specialists as required. It takes time to determine the work remaining.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Estimate 444

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. Technology isn’t just a tool anymore. It is no longer a case of ignoring the ‘tech’ component of your team. As technology continues to evolve so rapidly, it is no longer an ‘add-on’ but instead has now become a true team member of value.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review PMO 158

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 17, 2024

Block out half a day a month Book a meeting with yourself for half a day a month and call it ‘process review’. Refine your processes. Book time to write reports Book a recurring meeting to schedule the time in your diary for reporting. Here are some tips. Put them in and invite the right people.

Technical Review 384

Technical Review Energy Governance Government 384

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2020

When I saw the book “Art of doing twice the work in the half time,” Dr. Jeff Sutherland wrote, my reaction was like how someone can claim that? I went through the book and loved it. It is not only because the book is good, but I felt connected with one of the case studies. Bad technical practices.

Software Review 254

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team 254

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 17, 2022

Let’s say that you have three projects on the go that have the overall aim of streamlining processes and getting rid of paper. The weekly report covers what work was done this week and what work is due for completion the following week. “Book meetings with yourself to get work done.” Key Takeaways.

Technical Review 424

Technical Review Software Review PMO 2020 424

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

Project management is affecting how humans perform or adopt technology. He looks at, amongst other things, using automation to streamline processes and looks at the adoption that we are trying to implement as part of a project, and what is the desired change, and takes a much wider and holistic view of human behaviour at work.

Technical Review 382

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Artificial Inteligence 382

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

Most project management books will tell you this: If you make sure that the triple constraint is covered, you won’t have any problems. But apart from time, scope, and cost, there are six additional constraints that limit the process of properly accomplishing the project’s goals. Organizational Processes & Structures.

Technical Review 393

Technical Review Software Review Sustainability Risk Management 393

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 28, 2017

The definition of change management I use in my new book is this: The way we facilitate the shift from current practice to new practice in order to achieve a benefit. Here’s a table from my book, Communicating Change: How To Talk About Project Change , that sets out the differences (and one similarity). Defining Change Management.

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Change Management Technical Review 2007 Engineering 298

Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Engineering projects deal with the design, development, and implementation of processes or technologies; they can be executed in civil, mechanical, software, or electric engineering: e.g., designing buildings, creating new devices, implementing manufacturing automation systems, etc. What is Engineering Project Management?

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Engineering Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 99

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. Do they already work really well together, or should this purchase also be an opportunity to shake up your processes? Step 2: Involve Users In Defining Requirements.

Software Review 438

Software Review Software Technical Review 2016 438

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 13, 2022

It is impossible to simply send, receive and process purely factual information alone. Noise in the communication process is inevitable because we all bring our past and current experiences to what we hear and see. Read next: 20 books on communication in the workplace. Explain technical language. And that’s normal.

Technical Review 348

Technical Review 2017 Risk Management Communications Management 348

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This certification exam usually gives two answers to choose from that could be applicable; the correct one requires an ability to differentiate situations and circumstances and connect to specific project management process keywords and concepts. From experience, projects become late and over budget due to poor communication.

Technical Review 105

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Certification Engineering 105

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Certification. PMI Events.

PMI 381

PMI Technical Review Certification Software Review 381

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2018

There’s a hugely successful book that you’ve probably heard of and may have read called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Following the Project Process. Let’s not get into which project process. Once you’ve done that, you’ll follow that process – adapting it, of course, as necessary. Read books.

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Governance Government Technical Review 2010 416

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2018

In Review – How to Scale Your Business. If you’ve done the due diligence after asking yourself the above questions, and you’re ready to scale the business, Jennifer suggests following these six steps: Evaluate and Plan: You need a strategy, so evaluate the situation fully and plan thoroughly. What Steps Do You Need to Take?

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Technical Review Software Review Finance Governance 270

Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2025

This is typically due to the existence of the resistance to change (conscious or unconscious). Unclear Processes: A lack of clarity in roles, policies, or workflows can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and inconsistent outputs. Consequently, undermining the process of implementing that change is almost certain.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2014 2011 Technical Review 143

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

He is the author of Reinventing Communication by Routledge, a book on how to design, lead and manage high performing projects. You can see Mark’s book, and all the other experts’ books on Amazon here. Whatever your level of commitment to this vital task, please review how you can do even better.

2023 443

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 443

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It can be helpful to compare estimates back to actuals to review how accurate the estimates were and inform future task planning. Using communications technology and tactics will also help you to achieve your goals. Stay in touch with your team. Communication is essential to keeping your team working efficiently.

Technical Review 389

Technical Review Software Review Estimate PMI 389

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2019

He literally wrote the book about it, It’s All in How You Slice It , which came out in 2005. For example, a user story might be written like this, “As a project manager, I want to print out my Gantt chart, so I can review it regularly on my office wall.” Overly Technical. So, it’s time to prioritize. Prioritization.

Technical Review 386

Technical Review 2005 Software Review Development Team Review 386

The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Align with the Business Need A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK ), the bible for project managers, states that “projects are initiated due to internal business needs or external influences”. But that is not always the case, especially in technology.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Development Team Review 2013 Underperforming Technical Team 88