Change Management, Process and Risk Management

Project Risk Management: How-to guide (with tips)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

Risk management is a staple skill of project managers. As the project environments we work in get more and more complex, with greater levels of uncertainty and more transformative, disruptive projects, being able to deal with risk remains top of the list of desirable skills for managers in all areas of business.

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Business Process Improvement: Steps & Methodologies

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Technology, labor, distribution and consumer demographics have all massively changed just in the last few years. As such, business processes need to be constantly evolving to adapt and bring satisfaction to the customer as efficiently as possible. Before we can improve the business process, we must first understand it.

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What Is Change Management? Process & Models Explained

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To best plan and respond to change, first, a clear definition of change management must be understood. What Is Change Management? The term change management refers to the actions, tools and models implemented to manage different types of change either at the project or organizational level.

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How to Conduct a Change Readiness Assessment (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

JULY 3, 2024

When managing projects, change management helps to avoid its negative effects, and a change readiness assessment is one of the ways how it does this. Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes. What Is a Change Readiness Assessment?

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Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services

A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization.

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The Construction Process Explained Step-by-Step

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The construction process is how projects in that field are broken into more manageable parts. Thats where the building construction process comes in by working in stages that focus on specifics. These construction process steps make overwhelming projects possible. What Is the Construction Process? Lets see why.

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Change Champion: Key Roles & Responsibilities

ProjectManager.com

JULY 10, 2024

They need a change champion to help them make that change. Of course, a change champion isn’t the whole picture in a change management process, but they’re vital for change. Following that will be a list of roles and responsibilities of a change champion and the skill set one looks for in one.

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Overcoming Resistance to Change: Causes & Solutions

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2024

Then, get to the root of what’s causing that resistance to change and learn how to overcome it. What Is Resistance to Change? Resistance to change is simply a desire to not adapt to a new way of thinking, processes or environment, to name only a few examples. ProjectManager has powerful Gantt charts to implement change.

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10 Free Goal-Setting and Tracking Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

There are over 100 free project management templates for Excel and Word available to download right now on our site. They cover every phase of managing a project and can be used across industries. This is achieved through the simple process of vetting goals. That’s where the SMART part comes into play.

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14 Free Software Development Templates for Excel, Word & More

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

But some software developers and their teams might not be ready to upgrade to project management software. They’re just a sampling of all the free project management templates available to download on our site. They cover every aspect of managing a project across multiple industries. For one, they provide consistency.

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Change management helps when implementing risk responses

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MARCH 3, 2019

A student in a project management class I taught shared the concern that it was very hard for her to get risk responses implemented. Acceptance is a risk response strategy, but project managers are not supposed to just report on accidents, they are expected to prevent them.

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What Is a Post-Implementation Review in Project Management?

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2024

In short, a post-implementation review is a process to evaluate whether the objectives of the project were met. You can also use it to see how effectively the project was managed. The project might be over, but the post-implementation or post-project review process continues. That’s not best practice.

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10 Free Project Portfolio Management Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Project portfolio management (PPM) is the centralized management of all projects within an organization to ensure that they align with the overall strategic goals, deliver value, and are executed efficiently. Our software has tools to plan, manage and track programs, portfolios, resources and more. Learn more 2.

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What Is a Transition Plan? Example & Template Included

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Changes, whether personal or professional, are never easy to navigate. In project management, a transition plan can help a project move successfully from one phase to the next, onboarding a new team member or transferring one team member to a new position and/or department. A transition plan is used in many industries.

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10 Free Change Management Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s a cliche to say nothing is constant but change, but cliches grow from truths. Project managers understand this and work hard to create change management plans that ensure their projects run smoothly. If you’re looking for other free project management templates, you’re in the right place.

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Project Cycle Management – A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Project cycle management (PCM) is a project management approach that addresses the complexities of a project through all of its phases, while maintaining alignment with the strategy and objectives agreed upon by stakeholders at the onset. It also assists in planning and review and can be used when managing multiple projects.

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Variation Order in Construction: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2025

Theres a change order process to manage when there are requests for something new or altered in a construction project. A variation order is also instrumental in managing change. This is especially important in construction, where the project often undergoes many changes. What is a variation order?

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IT Service Management (ITSM): Frameworks, Processes & Phases

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Information technology (IT) involves the use of computers, digital storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange electronic data. IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them.

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Process Implementation: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As a business grows, it needs to look at new processes or ways to improve the processes it has in place. Whatever the objectives, process implementation is how they achieve these goals. If you’re looking to improve your business processes , you need to know what process implementation is and why it’s so important.

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Microsoft Project for the Web: Pros, Cons and Best Alternatives

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Microsoft has multiple project management tools and deciding which is the right one can be hard. Microsoft Project for the web bills itself as the more collaborative version of Microsoft’s project management software. We’ll see what Project for the web’s key features are and how they benefit project managers and their teams.

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Change Control Board: Roles, Responsibilities & Processes

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s impossible to factor in everything — from weather to supply chains to change requests — something is going to conspire against your schedule and budget. This is why projects have a change control board. Project management is methodical, but change is not. Business Stakeholders. Business Stakeholders.

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What you need to know about project communication management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. This article is a guide to project communication management.

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Professional Services Industry Fundamentals

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Finally, we demonstrate how upgrading to project management software adds efficiency to the process. That’s why professional services firms use project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with multiple project planning and scheduling tools.

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12 Free Report Templates

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2025

Creating professional reports can be time-consuming, but the right template can make the process much easier. Project management software offers a more efficient reporting method for those ready to upgrade. Whether youre managing a small task or a large initiative, using a status report template saves time and ensures consistency.

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10 Must-Have Timeline Templates

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 13, 2024

A timeline in project management is a visual representation of the project’s schedule, tasks and milestones from start to finish. Project timeline templates also impact workload management, prioritization, change management and progress tracking. Timeline templates are useful, but they’re not great for project management.

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The Project Manager’s Role in Cybersecurity Risk Management

The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder, DVMS Institute July 24, 2024 Cybersecurity project managers manage risk and threats in cybersecurity projects. Benefits of Effective Project Management in Cyber Security Risk Management Effective project management can benefit organizations in the cybersecurity risk management industry.

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Stakeholder Salience Model in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

There are internal stakeholders, such as team members, executives, project or product managers, designers, researchers and salespeople. The salience model in project management is a way to manage stakeholders appropriately. What Is the Salience Model in Project Management? The salience model is a tool that can help.

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Change Impact Assessment & Analysis (Example & Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 26, 2024

To quickly adjust to change and lessen its negative effects requires understanding what change impact assessment is and then knowing how to conduct a change impact analysis. We’ll go over that and add a free change impact assessment template to facilitate the process. What Is Change Impact Assessment?

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The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas (PMBOK)

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What do you need to know to succeed at project management? While there’s some truth to that joke, it’s not helpful to the student or the experienced professional who is looking for a way to understand the myriad responsibilities of being a project manager. What is PMBOK in Project Management? Project Integration Management.

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Project Management Trends [2022]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago. Project management trends shape our profession. Change is inevitable – we all know that. So what are the emerging trends in project management that are going to shape how you do your job in the future? Managing a hybrid team.

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

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is caused by lack of requirements management. The project manager is responsible for letting scope creep affect the project.

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AI in Project Management: An Interview with Lloyd Skinner

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

Where is artificial intelligence taking project management? AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. The impacts of artificial intelligence in project management. PWC predicts that 80% of project management work will be eliminated by 2030.

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Project Controls: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

Project managers are well aware of this and spend much of their time planning in order to avoid negative risk and its potential impact. There are many tools that can mitigate risk in a project, but it also takes skill in something called project controls. Risk management. What Are Project Controls? Methodology.

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12 Free Project Planning Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. Project management software does more than a static Excel or Word template, but using these free 12 project planning templates for Excel and Word is a decent substitute. Project planning templates are part of project management.

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What Is Scope Creep and How Can I Avoid It?

ProjectManager.com

MAY 26, 2021

What Is Scope Creep in Project Management? Scope creep is what happens when changes are made to the project scope without any control. Those changes also affect the project schedule, budget, costs, resource allocation and might compromise the completion of milestones and goals. Scope Management Plan. Scope Creep Example.

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Benefits Management for Projects: How to Make a Benefits Management Plan

ProjectManager.com

MAY 11, 2021

Identifying, describing and measuring these benefits is called benefits management. Having a benefits management plan lets project managers maximize these outcomes for the organization and stakeholders, and it’s part of any successful project management plan. What Is Benefits Management? Try it for yourself today!

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The Transforming Dynamics of Project Management’s Future

The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner July 24, 2024 The future of project management must have a balance between the tactical and strategic focus, in addition to a balance between digital and human. Q1) Based on your observation, what are the challenges facing project management now? Project Management (PM) 4.0

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The 8 Levers of Change

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In their book, Leading Successful Change: 8 Keys to Making Change Work , Gregory P. Solomon talk about the 8 things that you should be targeting if you want the change management effort on your project to stick. They say that if your project isn’t addressing at least 4 of these elements, then the change is doomed to fail.

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What Is Change Control in Project Management?

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s a cliché to say that nothing is constant except for change, but the adage certainly applies to anyone who has ever managed a project. But not all change is equal in a project. Some changes happen to you, yet others are requested. Whatever the change, it must be managed and analyzed, then accepted or rejected.

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

During the five process groups of the project life cycle, there are multiple objectives and outcomes for each phase. After the project initiation and the planning processes, the execution of the project begins. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. Following processes.

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Gate Reviews: What Project Managers Need To Know

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. The gate process also has other benefits for everyone involved: Shorter planning horizon.

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Project Integration Management: Tips for a Successful Project

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

It’s a question I get asked a lot by the project managers I mentor, because frankly, the beginning of a project is an unsettling time. The reason a project comes together is because of project integration management: this is what you do as a project manager all day, every day, even if you don’t know it. Failing to communicate 2.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2® is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. What is PRINCE2®? PRINCE2® stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2).

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Have You Left Anything Out of Your Project Management Plan?

Project Risk Coach

APRIL 5, 2021

Have you left anything out of your project management plan? As I define a project management plan, I strive for clarity, brevity, and simplicity. schedule management plan) Ancillary plans (e.g., Project Scope Management Plan Define how you will plan, execute, and control scope. schedule baseline) Subsidiary plans (e.g.,

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Project Risk Management: How-to guide (with tips)

Business Process Improvement: Steps & Methodologies

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What Is Change Management? Process & Models Explained

How to Conduct a Change Readiness Assessment (Template Included)

Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

The Construction Process Explained Step-by-Step

Change Champion: Key Roles & Responsibilities

Overcoming Resistance to Change: Causes & Solutions

10 Free Goal-Setting and Tracking Templates for Excel and Word

14 Free Software Development Templates for Excel, Word & More

Change management helps when implementing risk responses

What Is a Post-Implementation Review in Project Management?

10 Free Project Portfolio Management Templates for Excel and Word

What Is a Transition Plan? Example & Template Included

10 Free Change Management Templates for Excel and Word

Project Cycle Management – A Quick Guide

Variation Order in Construction: A Quick Guide

IT Service Management (ITSM): Frameworks, Processes & Phases

Process Implementation: A Quick Guide

Microsoft Project for the Web: Pros, Cons and Best Alternatives

Change Control Board: Roles, Responsibilities & Processes

What you need to know about project communication management

Professional Services Industry Fundamentals

12 Free Report Templates

10 Must-Have Timeline Templates

The Project Manager’s Role in Cybersecurity Risk Management

Stakeholder Salience Model in Project Management

Change Impact Assessment & Analysis (Example & Template Included)

The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas (PMBOK)

Project Management Trends [2022]

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

AI in Project Management: An Interview with Lloyd Skinner

Project Controls: A Quick Guide

12 Free Project Planning Templates for Excel and Word

What Is Scope Creep and How Can I Avoid It?

Benefits Management for Projects: How to Make a Benefits Management Plan

The Transforming Dynamics of Project Management’s Future

The 8 Levers of Change

What Is Change Control in Project Management?

10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

Gate Reviews: What Project Managers Need To Know

Project Integration Management: Tips for a Successful Project

PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Have You Left Anything Out of Your Project Management Plan?

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