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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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 5, 2023

I've looked at many risk registers through the years, and I've had difficulty understanding the risks many times. The risk statements were vague and lacked consistency. In this article, let's explore the benefits of clear risk statements. An accurate picture of one’s risk is important for making sound decisions.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects. A risk owner may be assigned when risks are identified.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. Using a risk breakdown structure (RBS) is how you prepare for the unexpected. A risk breakdown structure is great for identifying and prioritizing risks so you know which will be more or less impactful. The Four Categories of Risk in a Project.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

What Is Risk Culture? Risk culture is simply an organization’s employee’s awareness, attitudes and behaviors towards risk and how they’ll manage it. An organization that has a risk culture simply means they’re prepared for identifying, managing and mitigating risks as issues arise in their work.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What is a Risk Register? A risk register is a tool in risk management and project management. It is used to identify potential risks in a project or an organization, sometimes to fulfill regulatory compliance but mostly to stay on top of potential issues that can derail intended outcomes.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Project risk. Just the word risk can evoke the same kind of primal, fight-or-flight fear in project managers. But risk shouldn’t be feared, it’s just another part of the project to manage. All projects have some element of risk while other projects are inherently high-risk. (We’re

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It begins the process of defining the roles and responsibilities of those participants and outlines the objectives and goals of the project. The charter also identifies the main stakeholders and defines the authority of the project manager. It should define these three main points. Log Key Project Risks.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Based on the SWOT analysis, define clear, results-oriented goals. Additionally, define the roles of the PMO. Engage in Strategic Risk Management Strategic risk management is a process for identifying, analyzing, and managing risks most critical to the achievement of your organization's goals.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 17, 2024

This then acts as a central repository for stakeholder information, which the project manager and project team use to understand the project stakeholders and their needs, expectations and any risks or opportunities associated with their involvement in the project. Project management software can take a stakeholder register to the next level.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

So we thought it would be a great idea to take a look at what core qualifications are required of project managers and define their responsibilities and the common job descriptions for several PM roles. This involves creating a project schedule, securing the resources, defining the project goals, among many other things. Hard Skills.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 24, 2024

For example, it helps with selecting, defining and delivering projects. This is done by a variety of skills and techniques, led by a project manager and includes defining project scope, identifying deliverables, managing risks and effective communication across teams. Who Oversees Organizational Project Management?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some things program governance defines are roles and responsibilities, chain of command and other aspects of program management to help the program succeed. If properly designed, program governance will increase efficiency and reduce risk. One way to do this is by defining the success criteria.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You can even use project planning templates to help you manage your project, track progress and risks. They cover all the bases, from creating a timeline to chart your tasks to having a risk register to prepare your team for issues that inevitably arise in every project. Project Plan Template A project plan is a big endeavor.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Successful CEOs Ram Charan and Larry Bossidy define execution in their book Executive: The Discipline of Getting Things Done : “Execution is a specific set of behaviors and techniques that companies need to master in order to have a competitive advantage. You should have developed a risk management plan during the planning phase.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. Rather, it’s a team effort guided by standardized processes, well-defined roles and responsibilities and collaboration.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We define the term and list the types before going into how to conduct a project management review. It does this by identifying issues, such as challenges, risks or obstacles that might hinder the project’s success. As we define the steps of a project review, keep these project constraints in mind.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. Assumption log Risk register Backlog (see, agile project artifacts are relevant too) Stakeholder register. What is an artifact? An artifact is something you create. Agreements and contracts.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The free template has a column to give the test case an ID, another for defining the test case scenario and one to explain how it will be tested. It includes such vital information as defining the scope of the project, creating a timeline and adding milestones to ensure that the project stays on schedule.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 17, 2022

Risk: Risk is inherent to any project. That’s why project managers need to create a risk management plan to explain how project risks will be handled. To manage scope, project managers: Use a scope management plan to clearly define what project activities will be done.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

You wouldn’t start a project without a plan in place, and so a communications plan is equally important, as it defines how you’re going to get the critical project information out to the people who need it, clearly and in a timely manner. If you miscommunicate to them, you risk the very project itself. Project Communication Can Vary.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Find a term you want defined that isn’t on this project management glossary? Business Plan A formal document that clearly defines the business goals of a project and how to attain them. It helps to model the maturity of the capability of business process by defining steps and managing result metrics to optimize the process.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Let’s take a look at 10 different types of project management meetings and define them, and we’ll start with the definition of what a project meeting is. You’ll also want to review the budget, assess risk and schedule upcoming meetings to make sure everything discussed has been resolved. What Are Project Meetings?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 11, 2021

It then goes about minimizing the risks involved in achieving those benefits and maximizes the opportunity to achieve more benefits. Defining the metric used to measure the benefit and what the baseline will be. Listing the assumptions and risks associated with achieving the benefit. Describing what the benefit is.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘value’ as “the importance or worth of something for someone.” So, the big question: How do you define value? With this view on value, how does your team define the value you generate? (From the Scrum Guide) But what does value actually mean? In your case, in your context—what matters?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Whatever language you use to define these building blocks as you fill in your WBS, they all lead to the same destination—the completion of your project. They show whether the work leads to a milestone, identifies risks and how to mitigate them, helps with estimating costs and much more. Your team is on the front lines of the work.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Using GanttProject allows IT and other project management professionals to plan and oversee projects by defining tasks, setting dependencies, allocating resources and monitoring timelines. There are also risk management features to identify and track issues and mitigate them before they become problems.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Let’s take a look at how project assumptions are defined in project management and why they’re so important. Then we’ll learn about a project assumption log and how assumptions differ from constraints and risk. Analyzing assumptions is part of project risk management. Project Assumptions vs. Project Risks.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The terms of this work are defined by the project timeline and the project budget. Risk Management Overview. When making the project plan, a project manager will have to develop a risk management plan as well. This is the process of analyzing risks that could occur during the project. Project Scope Overview.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 21, 2022

The project manager should define the approach to requirements development and management. One way to mitigate this risk in agile projects is to use a requirements backlog. The post How to Overcome 12 Common Requirements Mistakes appeared first on Project Risk Coach. 12 Requirements Mistakes 1. No requirements management plan.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2021

Taking the time to engage in demand planning can help you mitigate those risks. All demand plans roughly follow these seven steps: Assemble Your Team: Put together a coordinated and effective cross-functional team with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Now it’s going to cost you as you struggle to fill orders.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 14, 2024

Expecting everything to fall into place ignores inevitable risks and changes when abstract plans live in the real world. To define those KPIs, use SMART goals, which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This is why managers use a KPI dashboard to stay on track.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

This guide will define what project documentation is, why it is important and what are the top 10 project documents that you should always create to plan and execute your projects. These documents, such as the project plan, project schedule or project budget, define activities, procedures and guidelines to be followed by the project team.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 3, 2024

Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes. Define the Purpose and Scope of Your Change To properly assess the change and an organization’s readiness to respond, that change first has to be defined. If the risks are worth taking, they must be identified and tracked until mitigated.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The earlier problems are spotted, the easier it is to implement corrective measures and reduce risk. Kanban board tools are ideal for projects that have clear workflows with well-defined stages. Define the Project Scope, Timeline and Budget Start by defining the projects scope , timeline and budget.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 26, 2021

Then you’ll need a scope statement, which is a project planning document where you define the scope of your project. Scope creep is one of the most common project management risks. It’s very rare that projects progress exactly as it was defined in the project plan. What Is Scope Creep in Project Management? Write it down.

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MARCH 8, 2022

Resource Planning: Once you’ve defined your project scope , you need to estimate what resources will be needed for each task. Don’t forget to count resources that might be needed to manage changes and implement risk management strategies. Resource Allocation. Responsibility Assignment Matrix.

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