Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. 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.

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PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 387

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2023

If you’re like me, you’ll want to dive into the LearnQuest Scrum Master Certification review below and see if the training is a good fit for your needs. As a result of taking and passing the course and spending time creating this review, I think it’s a fit for: People who want to better understand Scrum as an agile method.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 4, 2019

Recently I reviewed Andrew Zeitoun’s training course, From Technical to Exceptional. It is about transitioning from a technical expert to a team leader or project manager. I found his course very grounded in reality and I recommend you check out my review. Andrew Zeitoun.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to my Mplaza PRINCE2® Practitioner review! In this MPlaza PRINCE2 Practitioner course review for project managers, I’ll share: Whether the course is worth it (spoiler: it is). You don’t need any special tech as the lessons are available via the Mplaza website, and you can access them anywhere with a web browser.

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Prince2 Technical Review 2023 Certification 375

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I could write my book without his case study (and I did). Read next: My review of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't and Why by Donald Asher. Read next: My review of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't and Why by Donald Asher. It's a game-changing book! I also cancelled our meeting. People find out if you exaggerate the truth.

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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.

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Software Review Technical Review Certification Change Management 355

The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 12, 2024

He regularly coaches organizations on how to improve their processes, and has written several books on PM techniques and emerging tech. If you’re on board with the idea of more AI in your company’s PM processes but concerned about the execution, start with the steps below from thought leader Peter Taylor. [

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka. It became a part of agile when Ken Schwaber and Mike Beedle wrote the book “Agile Software Development with Scrum” in 2001. Get work management software that fits with every methodology.

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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.

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Technical Review 2023 Software Review PMI 380

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

However, at the same time, they are often not given the time to tackle technical debt, learn new skills or improve how they work. This assessment covers seven different areas, ranging from technical aspects like architecture and automation to organisational aspects such as collaboration and culture. So, what can you do about this?

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

We’ll also explore the impact technology has had on paraverbal communication at work today, because how you say something is different when you are communicating through a tiny square window. In his book, Silent Messages, Prof. What is paraverbal communication? The other two are: Verbal messages i.e. what words you say.

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

This article, 7 Must Read Books on Stakeholder Management , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. There are thousands of project management books, many of which focus on the difficult issues of managing stakeholders. An easy-to-read book packed with useful, practical tips on stakeholder engagement. Phil Simon, Wiley, 2015.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Working on multiple projects is a great way to get to know a vast range of stakeholders across your organization across, both business and technology, as well as external vendors. Learn how in my book, Managing Multiple Projects. Interested in how these managing multiple projects statistics differ from other research I've done?

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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.,

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Lean Influencer Technical Review 2025 105

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. Save The post BrainBOK Review: PMP and CAPM Training appeared first on Girl's Guide to Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Below, I share 5 stories from my book, Project Manager. I was not very tech savvy, but thanks to my mentors and coach in the company I learnt not only IT but also leadership skills that I continue to use and develop today. It’s not just spending the day in front of the computer sending emails with due dates! Frances Place.

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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. As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Secret #1: Set the pace in the beginning.

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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 428

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. And you’re not alone in this challenge. Execution Gaps.

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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.

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’ve been booking meetings for the next couple of months because I know my team get very busy, and if we don’t schedule the time we won’t meet to talk about the big stuff. If it’s not booked, it won’t happen. If it’s not booked, it won’t happen. 3: Check Your Tech. Recommended CAPM and PMP Prep Books. So check it.

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Technical Review Influencer PMI Software Review 459

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. These can relate to technical debt, bugs, new requirements, etc. As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Secret #1: Set the Pace in the Beginning.

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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.

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Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team 254

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s worth noting that the APM Body of Knowledge also covers interpersonal and softer skills, and people like me have been writing books about how important the people stuff is to project management for years. The Process domain covers the ‘technical’ skills of doing the work of being a project manager. Domain II: Process.

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PMI Technical Review Influencer Leadership 475

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 17, 2022

While they all might look broadly similar in objective, those projects might involve working with different software products (so different vendors), different technical teams, different business teams, different timelines and different locations. 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 418

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

Project management is affecting how humans perform or adopt technology. There’s an acceleration due to covid but there are going to be initiatives where you are engineering people out of a role to be replaced with tech. Typically, the challenge is infrastructure and tech. What tech can you create in parallel?

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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’. Book time to write reports Book a recurring meeting to schedule the time in your diary for reporting. Book team meetings for the rest of the year Yep, get them in the diary now. Here are some tips.

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Technical Review Energy Government Governance 380

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? Shea and Cassie A. Solomon talk about the 8 things that you should be targeting if you want the change management effort on your project to stick.

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Technical Review Leadership Risk Management Software Review 92

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.

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PMI Technical Review Certification Software Review 381

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Factors such as Risks, Resources (human and otherwise), Expectations or even R&D or Technology Issues for ground-breaking tech projects. Software Review: ConceptDraw Office 4 Here's my review of ConceptDraw. Here are seven of my favorites. This should help you.

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Technical Review Software Review Risk Management Budget 341

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook : How to Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects is a masterclass in how to make project management work in modern businesses. Written by past PMI Chair and PM champion Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez , the book’s goal is to elevate project management competencies to management levels.

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