Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 simple tips for taking effective meeting minutes. Make use of technology Tools like Butter give you a meeting recap after you’ve hosted your online meeting. Hat tip to the old COO at my last job for that tip.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2020

As technology advanced, so did the workforce and how teams work. Related: Coronoavirus: Work From Home Software & Tips. 5 Tips for Better Remote Team Management. Although it wouldn’t hurt to allocate some time and money in the budget for in-person summits. Share your calendar, so everyone can see when what is due.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Merging required some major organizational changes such as introducing new technology, creating a new management team and alternation in business processes and policies. They were unable to adapt to upgraded technology and modern methods which, eventually caused the company to throw in the towel. This is where the problems begin.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2024

Here are 5 types of project customer that you may come across, along with some tips about how to manage your relationships with them like a pro. Review different ways to engage stakeholders and how you can switch up what you’re doing to better support them.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

You wouldn’t believe the number of project managers I speak to on mentoring calls who struggle to get their budget approved. If you’re wondering what budget contingency is, then you have come to the right place. Only 62% of projects complete within their original budget, according to PMI’s 2021 figures. Not least: is it enough?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

The project kickoff meeting begins with introductions, reviewing the client’s background and talking about the scope of the project. The project status report meeting is when team members provide data that the project manager uses to review where the project is over a specific period of time. Project Review Meeting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. By understanding and documenting the project requirements, you can ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and meets the expectations of the stakeholders. Be realistic.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 24, 2022

Project budgeting: A program manager must keep track of several project budgets. Pro tip: Though not a program manager, the project manager has a lot to do with what’s happening on the program, such as delivering the project on time and within the allotted budget. Top Project Manager Skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

Project management is affecting how humans perform or adopt technology. What’s a top tip for using this with stakeholders? Bernardo shared three tips: First, think about how you are introduced at the beginning of a project. Typically, the challenge is infrastructure and tech. What tech can you create in parallel?

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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. Strategic Tips to Improve Project Execution.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2023

You can also keep the relevant details for future reference, so you can look back and review what you did to address the problem. I have a complete article on tips for issue reporting , if you want a bit more guidance about the sort of things you should be recording and acting on. Project Workbook and Budget Tracker $6.00

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

One in five projects is unsuccessful due to ineffective communication, according to research by PMI (The Essential Role of Communications, 2013). A project manager’s primary responsibility is to complete the project’s objectives with the resources provided within the agreed budget and schedule. Technical competencies.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

Allocating resources helps to complete tasks on time and keeps the project on budget. Project Timeline Template A project timeline is used in planning to add project tasks, due dates and milestones. PERT Chart Template PERT stands for program evaluation review technique. That’s why it’s an important time management template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Projects always have certain constraints – there may be an urgency to complete a project because of external market factors, for example; or there may have to be tightly controlled costs because of a fixed or limited budget. Read next: 10 Quick Tips for Being More Customer-Centric on Your Projects. The Impact of Changing Constraints.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I've reviewed all of my past workshops and training sessions, and I've put them together as a bundle at substantial savings from buying them all individually. I'm the author of several project management books and I've been leading business and tech projects for over 20 years.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Along the way, we’ll offer tips, particularly on how project management software can help you realize your idea and turn a product prototype into a successful product launch. Once you’ve done the due diligence and have shown that the product is viable, you’ll want to build a physical product prototype. Product Prototyping Tips.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

Luckily, this is relatively easy as most job descriptions will include a list of technical and soft skills and competencies they expect candidates to have. Action: Review the job description or person specification for the role and pick out the main skills that are relevant. Tips for writing about projects on your resume.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Plus, we’ll give you tips on how to write a better one before showing how project management software can make the process even more efficient. It includes both the business solution and the technical solution to the project. It brings stakeholders and the team together and saves costs that accrue due to change requests, training, etc.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. Quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, health checks and quality audits might sound scary for project managers – they’re not. Tip: Avoid scope creep!

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

It’s a statistical technical for quantifying risk. In this case, the 4 risks give a total of -$3,550 so that is the amount to allocate to your risk budget. However, the EMV is a sensible ballpark figure for contingency budgets when you are putting together the project’s cost baseline. Read Our Review. What is EMV?

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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. Due to their dependencies, delays caused by a critical resource’s unavailability in completing their work can delay other tasks and meet milestone deliverables.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

The projects that you read about in the media are often high profile, with budgets in the multimillions or even billions. Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. This is the route I took.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In this article I’ll share estimating techniques for schedules and budgets: the kind of things we need to know to get projects done. We create estimates mainly for project budgets and project schedules. The answers to these questions will allow you to pull together a project timeline and a budget. Why estimate? Expert judgment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 15, 2021

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. Book time in your diary each week to review your progress and outstanding work on each project.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Marketing Budget: There are resources and costs associated with each marketing activity. You’ll need a marketing budget to pay for those. Every task has a due date and is part of a larger schedule. Start by researching other marketing plans and consulting experts to define goals, schedules, teams and budgets that are realistic.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. If you are starting to write one, and want some sample text for inclusion in your own, I’ve shared loads of tips and examples below. What is a Terms of Reference document?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2022

Examples of records include project requirements, project scope, schedule, budget, progress reports, contracts, etc. Review and consultation lasted three years and a revised version was issued in 2016. It applies to the creation, capture and management of records in all types of businesses and technologies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

Tip: Mention learnings from previous projects in here. I use Vizzlo ( read my review of Vizzlo here ). Tip: The roles and responsibilities section can help you identify resource requirements. Document how often you will review risks, what can be dealt with by the team and what should be escalated. Risk management plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

Lots of companies work through ‘transformation’ projects which are designed to create large-scale organizational change such as mergers and acquisitions or culture change, or meeting the expectations of technology use through implementing digital strategies. Tip You are probably have more experience working on projects than you think you do.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 22, 2019

In Review – How to Know When to Kill a Project & Cut Losses. Technology change. The cost to complete exceeds the budget, and it is impossible to cover the difference in costs. Pro-Tip: Of course, these aren’t the only reasons why projects fail. If your project is failing, how do you know whether to end it or push on?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

In Review – Crisis Management: How to Lead During a Crisis. She had to do some budget cuts, but it also impacted human resources. Technology initiated another crisis. The project came in hundreds of millions of dollars over budget, and it also impacted hundreds of people. Sometimes it doesn’t. But that’s not all.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 17, 2021

Before we share some best practices to help you lead and coach remote project management teams, let’s review some challenges you may already be facing. 7 Best Practices To Lead And Coach Remote Project Management Teams Our top seven tips are: 1. Invite them to help with budget management. A lot, actually.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If you’ve ever ended up on a project where the work never seems to end… and the changes keep coming in… and even though it is technically closed people still come to you for help… then this is for you! Read next: 5 Tips for working with the IT helpdesk on projects. Budget Share the project budget position.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. You'll also have the option on the next screen to opt into my awesome newsletter - weekly project management tips. I offered four examples and then said ‘Guess what my tip would be for 2019?’. Many of them are authors.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Project managers have helped us manufacture automobiles, build skyscrapers, and develop the technology tools that we use daily. With such strong roots in the built and tech environments, at first glance it doesn’t appear the project management is relevant in the creative world of design, where ideas are developed instead of SUVs and apps.

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Ganttic

JANUARY 6, 2021

Invest in your future with some tips from experts. A Girl’s Guide to Project Management is focused on providing practical tips on managing projects in the real world. The blog presents ways to work smarter, not harder in order to complete projects on budget and on time." To the blogs! Keep reading: In 2021 flexibility is king.

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