Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics ( budget : US$5.9bn) were postponed as a result of the global pandemic, but investment in infrastructure and megaprojects continues. The Asterion Medicinal Cannabis Project has a capital budget of A$450m and will create around 800 construction jobs and 150 ongoing jobs.

Infrastructure 482

Infrastructure Transportation 2020 Construction 482

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? A direct conversation or survey can be helpful to understand if needs are being met and any area(s) that may need adjustment. However, you can do your stakeholder communication on a budget (There are ideas for cheap ways to communicate here ).

Communications Management 351

Communications Management Underperforming Technical Team Cadence Monitoring 351

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

Different types of program management skills An average salary for a program manager in the US is $137,776, according to PMI’s Project Management Salary Survey —Thirteenth Edition (2023). For example, using your project management software , budgeting and forecasting (although you would involve Finance for that) and scheduling.

2024 353

2024 PMO Government Governance 353

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

In the APM Salary and Market Trends survey 2021 , 61% of respondents reported that working from home options were an important criterion for choosing a new role, up from 52% in 2020. I’ve written in the past about the results of my survey into why people are leaving project management. People want flexible options for work.

2022 499

2022 PMO Risk Management Artificial Inteligence 499

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 7, 2019

A 2016 survey by Deloitte found that 16.8 Let’s look at how to create a startup culture to suit your goals, budget, location and customers. It is also influenced by the company, its identity, growth strategy and relationships. Whether that’s by offering modern work tools , flexible work hours or fun activities.

2016 150

2016 Influencer Defining Finance 150

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The influence of having a digital transformation will define and shape your strategic direction, risk appetite and budget, technology enablement, pace of change and business agility. But it also involves process, in that it encompasses workflows, tasks , approaches and methods.

Technical Review 352

Technical Review Consulting Healthcare Software Review 352

Ron Rosenhead

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The survey gave poor results. I mentioned to Bob that we have a survey of project managers which we use on internal project management courses. Of just over 1500 surveyed). How much of your training budget or time has been allocated for this area? Use your new found skills to try and influence them or….

2015 170

2015 Influencer PMI Risk Management 170

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”. Determining whether the business needs a fixed-scope project, or a continuous improvement program is an important first step.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Development Team Review 2013 Underperforming Technical Team 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How can I stay within the budget with the available resource mix? Enterprises fail to deliver projects on time and within budget without the right forecasting tools. Deloitte Global Cost Survey reveals, “ Cost reduction is the most significant initiative for any business.

Underperforming Technical Team 341

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Estimate 341

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Understanding plus action plus influence gives you engagement. The core aspects of engagement, are understanding, your stakeholder perspectives and building, trusting relationships, taking some kind of action and then influencing stakeholder perspectives to shape the work in the direction of the intended outcomes. You clicked.

PMO 456

PMO Influencer Project Life Cycle Process 456

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

In every case, you should have people on the group who understand the project (or who can be brought up to speed) and who have influence and interest in the outcomes. Budget position. Make sure you have the latest info on project budgets and how close the project is to meeting its goals. How often does the project board meet?

Governance 403

Governance Government Technical Review Risk Management 403

Scrum.org

MAY 20, 2022

Not only do you inspect the outcome, but also the current market conditions, organizational changes, budget, and timeline. Not only do you understand the business perspective your stakeholders have, but also share the technical side that might influence the development process. All quick tips are included in the Scrum Team Survey.

Software Review 246

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Initiating 246

WorkOtter

JULY 11, 2024

Instead, they’re perceived as order takers for the business, tasked with executing initiatives without much influence over the strategic decision-making. Additionally, PMOs need to collect lessons learned and stakeholder surveys to ensure quality project delivery.

PMO 78

PMO Healthcare Retail Leadership 78

NimbleWork

JANUARY 29, 2025

Growth OKRs play a crucial role in aligning teams around goals that significantly influence a companys trajectory. Achieve a customer satisfaction score of at least 90% for onboarding feedback surveys. Conduct an employee survey to assess inclusivity, aiming for a score of at least 85%. Why are Growth OKRs Essential?

Finance 66

Finance Initiating Sustainability Monitoring 66

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Understanding plus action plus influence gives you engagement. The core aspects of engagement, our understanding, your stakeholder perspectives and building, trusting relationships, taking some kind of action and then influencing stakeholder perspectives to shape the work in the direction of the intended outcomes. You clicked.

PMO 332

PMO Influencer Project Life Cycle Process 332

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And we share results from our own analyses based on actual data from stakeholders and Scrum teams that we collected through the Scrum Team Survey. We collected the data through our Scrum Team Survey. Fortunately, the Scrum Team Survey allows teams to ask their stakeholders to evaluate their outcomes.

Agile 225

Agile 2010 2013 2008 225

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 18, 2016

During this time I discovered that I would like to manage not only the construction site but the overall project as this allows for more influence on the overall result. I was very much influenced by my Dad who is a civil engineer and who sometimes took me on site with him during my school holidays when I was a child.

Construction 236

Construction Influencer 2011 Engineering 236

LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You improve the quality of work life A survey by the Scrum Alliance shows that 85% of respondents believe Scrum continues to improve quality of work life. Hiring is a time-consuming role for someone, so why not try to influence staff retention rates and create a self-organizing, engaging work environment?

Agile 174

Agile Cadence Estimate Risk Management 174

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. I think 2019 will continue to focus on business success metrics and less about scope, schedule and budget, but I see 2019 being a year of tools, tools, and more tools.

2019 301

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 301

Project Accelerator News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Are your IT Projects now driving business change to the point that YOU now directly influence the future of your business? Are your budgets and deadlines tighter and yet stakeholder expectations greater than ever? Are the Projects in your portfolio increasingly outside your core expertise? Er, that’s only 116 words.

PMO 59

PMO 2020 PMI Infrastructure 59

The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

Even after being in place for years, PMOs are still subject to scrutiny; one in three of the PMOs which were reported in the ESI survey to have closed this year were 5 years old, or older. The top reason cited in the survey for disbanding a PMO was that of corporate restructuring. So maturity is not a safety net for PMOs.

PMO 170

PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

LiquidPlanner

JUNE 14, 2023

Get good at budgeting so you keep project costs under control. In my 2023 project management survey , 24% of project managers said they wished they could get rid of meeting admin. Instead, follow these basic guidelines: Make sure there is a strong strategy and that your projects align to it so the organization is doing the right work.

2023 158

2023 Artificial Inteligence Generative AI 2025 158

ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2021

With more than 67% of the projects running out of time or budget, it sums up that most of the project managers and companies are not identifying the critical success factors. Isn’t it simple to achieve this by producing the product on time within the budget by ensuring top-most quality? Robert Goatham.

Underperforming Technical Team 98

Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Software Review Defining 98

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Standish Group data reveals a startling 58% of Agile teams struggle with delays, budget issues, and dissatisfied customers. Moreover, recent surveys indicate 88% of these teams use Scrum. ? Principles of Agile Product Management : Overview of agile product management and how it influences backlog prioritization. But don’t worry!

ChatGPT 198

ChatGPT SCRUM Artificial Inteligence Agile 198

Scoro

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

They’re essential tools for managing stakeholder expectations, keeping projects on track, and ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints. Cost estimates : Consider your budget, labor costs, bills, and expenses. These factors influence your project priorities as well as your staffing decisions.

Software Review 98

Software Review Estimate Initiating Defining 98

ProProfs Project Management

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Budget Estimation. Stakeholders’ Influence And Interest. #1 8 Budget Estimation. Depending on the method you use to make a budget estimation for a specific project, you can present these data in diverse ways. . For more complex budget estimation tables, you can use project management software. Estimated Budget.

2019 93

2019 Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Risk Management 93

Planio

MARCH 7, 2018

Step 4: Keep the meeting focused (and stop being a bad influence). In a survey of 182 senior managers from a range of industries, 65% said meetings keep them from completing their own work. Step 4: Keep the meeting focused (and stop being a bad influence). Don’t get stuck talking just about budget or financial targets.

Underperforming Technical Team 167

Underperforming Technical Team Planning Technical Review SCRUM 167

Ron Rosenhead

MARCH 15, 2017

For the first time in the last five years of this research, we see that more projects are meeting original goals and being completed within budget.”. Use of a standardised project management practices are used by over 50% of companies within the survey. How about your company? Are your success rates improving?

2017 113

2017 PMI Influencer Risk Management 113

Wrike

APRIL 7, 2025

Influences action A well-crafted executive summary motivates action. budget breakdowns) Flowcharts: Excellent for presenting complex processes or structures (e.g., Surveys show 65% of urban consumers prefer fresh meal kits over frozen alternatives. Begin marketing campaigns and influencer partnerships.

Executing 36

Executing 2025 Technical Review Influencer 36

Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 17, 2025

4 The Strategy Aligned Green Shoots More and more strategic decision makers are elevating the perceived value of their IT Project Management talent, affording them greater influence in the decision-making process.

2025 52

2025 Sustainability Energy Generative AI 52

UPQODE

JANUARY 28, 2025

Its one of the most widely used segmentation approaches because these characteristics often influence consumer preferences and buying habits. Tips for Effective Segmentation Leverage Data : Use market research, analytics tools, and customer surveys to collect accurate and comprehensive data about your audience.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Innovation Budget 52

ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

Project Management is the art of coordinating resources and directing working groups to execute components of work so that each group delivers components that can be tied together into a wholesome deliverable (contracted scope of work) within schedule and budget. — Project Management Institute.

Process 99

Process Project Life Cycle Development Team Review Risk Management 99

WorkOtter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

PPM provides a structure for organizations to plan and allocate resources efficiently, including budgets and staff. According to KPMG’s 2023 Technology Survey , 51% of the responding 400 US technology executives said they have seen no increase in performance or profitability from their digital transformation investments in the past two years.

PMO 78

PMO Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Risk Management 78

Productivity Land

AUGUST 9, 2023

The cost to create an app and factors influencing the price The price to create an app can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, such as: Features’ complexity: the cost of development increases as features’ and functions’ complexity increases. The price directly depends on the complexity of your app.

2023 88

2023 Technical Review Software Review Influencer 88

Resource Guru

JULY 1, 2021

Effective resource planning ensures that your projects get finished on time, come in at (or under) budget, and don’t leave your employees drained by the time the project is complete. For example, team members go on vacation, budgets get cut, and work can take longer than you expect. Project budgets. Required skills.

Planning 98

Planning Underperforming Technical Team Budget Estimate 98

Inloox

AUGUST 5, 2018

Also, it stresses the importance of investing in skilled and experienced project managers to meet these challenges and become one of the champions in project management – meaning that at least 80% of your projects are completed on time, on budget, meting business intent, and having high benefits realization maturity.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team 2018 Telecoms Healthcare 100

Wrike

JANUARY 24, 2025

Understanding the type of content you need to create to reach your target audience is crucial to everything from your budget to your timeline , so its important to make these decisions early in your campaign planning.

Planning 36

Planning Software Review Budget Risk Management 36