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Wicked Problem Solving Course Review (PMI)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

But do you really need a course on problem-solving? In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? The Wicked Problem Solving course. Who shouldn’t do this course?

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What Is a Project Management Communication Plan?

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Managing those tasks is a constant communicative effort with your team. Different projects, of course, demand different means of communications. By describing the project landscape, so to speak, you know what your parameters are, and it’ll help you get buy-in from the stakeholders and your team. Good communications, of course.

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How to Manage Project Scope Without Scope Creep (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

(By the way, the answer to that question is: “Yes, let me analyze what the impact will be and bring you a recommendation for what that means for our current budget and timeline.”). The ‘formally authorized’ part is important because you can, of course, make changes to what’s in the scope statement at any point. What causes scope creep?

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Real-life tips for managing Red projects and getting back to Green

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Maybe your estimates were poor or you forgot to add something into scope that you really should have worked out in advance. If you’re running over budget, you need approval to increase your budget. For example, bring in a contractor to speed up developing an IT system. It happens.

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How to Make a Change Management Communication Plan

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Of course, that’s only the beginning. Once awareness and support have been established, then the change management communication plan has to be developed. Internal stakeholders can include members of the project team, project managers, members of other departments and senior leaders in the organization.

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11 Project management skills employers expect you to have

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development in the months ahead… and there’s a lot of choice. I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. Self-awareness We all have limits.

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7 Tips for Managing International Project Teams

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Managing international project teams requires cultural sensitivity and an awareness of what makes us different — and the same. In this article you’ll learn 7 helpful tips for working with international teams on global projects. Working with global teams is normal. Many of us do manage international teams now.