Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) 7 th Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into 3 performance domains. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

PMI 473

PMI Technical Review Influencer Leadership 473

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.

Technical Review 87

Technical Review Leadership Risk Management Software Review 87

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.

Controlling 381

Controlling Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 381

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

Professor Tirado is a native New Yorker, and when he started out in this field he was one of 5 people in the world who married together managing initiatives through projects and industrial psychology. Project management is affecting how humans perform or adopt technology. It’s not a huge change for the user and not complex.

Technical Review 371

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Artificial Inteligence 371

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

There are lots of routes into project management, as I explored recently in an article on how to become a project manager. But reading about what you should do to break into project management isn’t the same as hearing real stories of people who took that leap and got that project management job. Emma Seaton-Smith.

Technical Review 322

Technical Review Prince2 Engineering 2018 322

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? What can you do with a degree in project management? The simple answer is: you can get a job as a project manager. About 16% of project management jobs require a degree (not necessarily a project management degree). Let’s dive in!

Technical Review 406

Technical Review PMO Healthcare Retail 406

ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2018

Managing a project can be complicated, especially when different departments have to work together. This can make project collaboration between departments difficult, due to differences in process and methodology. To create harmony between the various departments and parts of a project, project integration management is implemented.

Technical Review 262

Technical Review Software Review Project Life Cycle Monitoring 262

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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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. “Do I need a degree in project management?”

Technical Review 349

Technical Review Prince2 PMI Certification 349

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. Cost estimates. Project documentation.

Controlling 413

Controlling Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Risk Management 413

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I’m delighted to be partnering with Genius Project today to bring you The 5 Step Expert Guide To Choosing Project Management Collaboration Tools.

Software Review 410

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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.

Planning 364

Planning Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 364

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. They all seem to be led by highly experienced project managers who have the confidence and skills to deal with the complex sociopolitical environments of their projects, international and virtual teams and other factors that make their work particularly challenging.

Technical Review 284

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Project management is no different. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe. As an organization, it offers training and certification in project management, and it reports regularly on industry trends. A History of PMI.

PMI 292

PMI Technical Review Certification Software Review 292

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This free project charter template is what you’ll follow to create the document to present to a senior management person within the organization, usually called a business sponsor. A project charter, on the other hand is based on the SOW and gives the project manager the authority for a project kick-off. First, it’s not a solo mission.

Technical Review 221

Technical Review Software Review Risk Management Executing 221

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 16, 2018

The world of project management knowledge sharing is changing. It is hard to capture lessons learned in project management. As regular readers may know, I review a lot of project management software tools. I was invited to demo the tool, and it’s changed how I think about lessons learned databases.

Software Review 274

Software Review Software Technical Review Construction 274

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. A Charter tends to be longer, more formal and it serves a particular purpose in project management land which is to confer authority on the project manager.

Technical Review 276

Technical Review Software Review Prince2 Budget 276

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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2024 Construction Software Review Estimate 399

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. What Is a Change Control Board? Learn more.

Controlling 299

Controlling Process Technical Review Software Review 299

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into performance domains. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

Technical Review 307

Technical Review Software Review PMI 2023 307

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

In the world of project management, troubled projects can be a source of frustration, stress, and disappointment for both teams and stakeholders. When project managers fail to conduct a thorough analysis of project requirements and dependencies, they are likely to underestimate the effort required.

Risk Management 243

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 23, 2017

These days I’m doing a lot less technical project management and a lot more business-led project management and change management. It’s a gmail add-on that lets you turn emails into tasks and manage your To Do list from your gmail inbox. MindManager. Not that I ever do that, of course.

Technical Review 280

Technical Review 2018 PMO Software Review 280

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

First we should start with a definition of program management. Each of these are projects with a project manager, but together they deliver a transformative change for the business. What is Program Management? Read next: Project Management versus Program Management. What is a Program Manager?

PMO 334

PMO Technical Review Leadership Risk Management 334

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

When managing a project, there will inevitably be changes or other issues that impact the project. To prevent going off schedule or overspending, project managers are always balancing the project management triangle, which is made up of the three main project constraints. What Is the Project Management Triangle?

Software Review 310

Software Review Risk Management Risk Budget 310

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

In my experience as a hiring manager, I want to see the relevant experience that applies to the job. If you work in legal project management , talk about your process improvement initiatives or projects relevant to the job you are going for today. Prepare with our How to Prepare for a Project Management Interview ebook.

Technical Review 440

Technical Review Budget Prince2 Software Review 440

Project Bliss

JANUARY 30, 2022

Many organizations don’t fully understand the benefits of project management. Can you easily explain the value you provide to an organization as a project manager? When I was a newer project manager working at a startup company, the president asked me to come into his office and explain what I did. What do you do?”

Software Review 296

Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Budget 296

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. A project management plan is a document that sets out how you are going to do what you’re going to do. It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. So what does go in the project management plan ? Risk management plan.

Planning 334

Planning Software Review Risk Management Estimate 334

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

First we should start with a definition of program management. Each of these are projects with a project manager , but together they deliver a transformative change for the business. What is Program Management? Read next: Project Management versus Program Management. What is a Program Manager?

PMO 284

PMO Technical Review Leadership Risk Management 284

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.

Software Review 285

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Consulting PMO 285

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

I asked people two questions: What should people managing projects be aware of as we go into 2019 to make 2019 their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. Would you like to make 2019 a successful year for your projects? I’m sure you do.

2019 292

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Project Management has come a long way from its traditional roots. With the rise of digital transformation , remote work , and the growing complexity of projects, the role of project managers has become more crucial than ever. What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership?

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2025 Influencer Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

ProjectManager.com

JULY 25, 2023

A Project managers can’t do it alone. We’ll also compare and contrast the roles of a project officer with a project manager and help you put together a job description if you’re in the market for one. A project officer assists the project manager. Project officers don’t exclusively work for one project manager on one project.

Software Review 297

Software Review Logistics Technical Review Healthcare 297

Scrum.org

APRIL 8, 2024

The project management principle to enable change to achieve the envisioned future state is inherently supported by the Scrum framework. For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, understanding how to leverage Scrum to guide stakeholders and teams through change is crucial.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Some contributors worry that sufficient advances in AI will render the role of a project manager obsolete whereas others remain bullish about the prospects for the profession. A recent Harvard Business Review article by Stephen M. What might projec managers do with all of this extra time?

Artificial Inteligence 228

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Influencer Risk Management 228

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area. What are the project management Knowledge Areas?

PMI 211

PMI Risk Management Risk Technical Review 211

LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 26, 2022

You have to deliver your product at consistently high-quality standards, navigate end-to-end supply chains and manage strict time-to-market deadlines driven by eager customers or seasonal demands. Managing Stakeholder Expectations. Insert buffer-time and account for risks that might occur.

Manufacturing 155

Manufacturing Technical Review Estimate Project Life Cycle 155