Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. If you are planning on a career in tech, do the IBM IT Project Manager Certificate instead. You’re in the right place. This course is new (it launched in June 2023).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It wasn’t until I worked in IT as a project manager that I had a lot of contact with the release management process. My software projects needed releasing, so we had to follow the formal process and engage with the release manager to make sure that the bug fixes and new features got pushed to the production environment in a controlled way.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. Initiation Phase The initiation phase might be the most important of all five phases as it maps out the approval process for the project and sets everything in place to build. The last step is the construction documentation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The move from technical expert to leader is a big jump for many people. Many people get promoted – or think they get promoted – because they’re technically very good in a role. From Technical to Exceptional is a course designed to help you safely and successfully make the transition. From Technical to Exceptional.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

That’s what business process management is all about. Business process management looks at the processes a company employs to deliver its goods or services to its customers. What Is Business Process Management (BPM)? BPM designs, automates, executes, controls, measures and optimizes business processes. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

This is often due to the various forces at play that impact decision-making, like those related to the project budget, schedule or resources. There’s a term to explain this idea: technical debt. If you’re about to embark on a new project, take a moment to read about what technical debt is and why you’ll want to avoid it at all costs.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

The agile principles and core values are documented in the agile manifesto , a brief document that defines agile. Managers get visibility into their process so they can reallocate resources as needed to avoid bottlenecks. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. Our kanban boards are great for agile teams.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When someone makes a request in the information technology (IT) world, whatever that might be, there’s a process involved to fulfill that request. This is called a service request and controlling that process is called service request management. It also includes the tools that are used to run this process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control and how to do it. It’s not that hard to do for Word documents, or you can rely on software like SharePoint to make it a whole lot easier. Version control is used for lots of project management documents as well as other assets.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

It’s a way to predict the consequences of disruptions to a business and its processes and systems by collecting relevant data, which can be used to develop strategies for the business to recover in the case of emergency. While there is no set way to conduct a business impact analysis, in general the process follows the path outlined below.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

A change control board is sometimes referred to as a change review board. Through this process of detailed examination, the change control board decides on the viability of the change request or makes recommendations accordingly. A change control board looks at change requests which are then reviewed in detail. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

Building inspections vary, but they’re part of the construction process for commercial, residential and industrial projects. A building inspection is a review of the work done on a construction project by a building inspector, who is employed by the city, township or county in which the project is located.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2018

It deals not in technical issues, but the business concerns of the project, and it needs to be comprehensive. Once the business case has been approved, the next step is taking a feasibility study, which documents potential solutions to the opportunity or business problem that the project is proposed to address. Assemble a Team.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You’ll never be able to anticipate every risk event that could occur in a project, but by doing the due diligence, you’re able to have a risk management plan in place to respond quickly before project risks become real problems and sidetrack the whole project. Risk Management Process. Document the Project Risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved.

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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. Following processes. Document Changes.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In Review: 7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing As Jennifer said, project manager roles are changing. Post-project analysis also has improved continuous learning and process optimization. If you think of project management as an evolution, initially, project managers were required to have technical project management skills.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Change control is the process used to manage all these variables. If change happens (which it always does) then it’s crucial that you have a mechanism in place to control that process. The purpose of this process is to make sure that you’re not changing things in the project that don’t need to be changed.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A transition plan is an important document, but what is transition planning and how can you create a transition plan? A transition plan is a document that outlines the transition’s steps, goals and timeline. We’ll answer these questions and provide a transition plan example to illustrate a real-life scenario.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2017

Project scope is part of the planning process of any project. But before you jump into that project plan and begin to tackle the scope of your project, let’s review the basics. It’s that part of the project planning process that determines and documents what are the project goals, deliverables, tasks, costs and deadlines.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved.

Technical Review 399

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We review the best accounting project management software and highlight the key features, pros and cons, and, of course, the various plans and costs for a subscription. By automating many financial processes, the best project management software for accounting firms reduces administrative overhead and increases efficiency.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2018

This can make project collaboration between departments difficult, due to differences in process and methodology. Project integration management is a way of making various processes work together. Meaning, it takes the numerous processes that are being used in a project and makes sure that they’re coordinated.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. Bring in technical specialists as required. The five-step project recovery plan Here’s the five-step ESI process for getting out of trouble.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 17, 2018

Nearly everybody dreads a performance review, and for good reason. Due to the unpopularity, and sometimes inefficacy, of the performance review, many companies have abandoned that nervy review process in favor of always-on, real-time dashboards that show managers how team members are doing every minute of every day.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2024

Businesses need to plan and organize their resources to improve both the employees’ and customers’ experiences, a process called service design. A service blueprint is a mapping tool used in that process. It’s a flexible, focused look at an organization’s service processes that includes the customer’s perspective.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In the bustling world of Scrum, the Sprint Review stands as a pivotal event. But the true linchpin of this process? Importance Of Feedback in Sprint Reviews Illuminating the Path Forward Feedback in Sprint Reviews acts as a lighthouse, guiding the product development ship through the murky waters of uncertainty and change.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

That’s largely due to agile’s ability to adapt to change and incorporate customer feedback, both of which are essential in today’s world where technology is constantly evolving, and swathes of information are just a few clicks away—including public customer reviews. Process follows change instead of a plan.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

You can also set up review dates to monitor the progress of that fix or just check in occasionally to see if the risk has increased or decreased in its likelihood. Consider it a way to collect the thought process of the project, a record of what decisions were made, who made them and why.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 1, 2020

It also includes ongoing improvements and changes to a product, so the process is never really completed. Product planning utilizes many of the same processes, documents and tools that are used in project management. Our product planning methodology uses six steps to guide you through the entire process.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning , project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing. The knowledge areas take place during anyone of these process groups. This is the document that sets up the project and assigns the project manager.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

There’s a lot of work involved even once a project is technically complete. You’ll have to release resources, archive documents and don’t forget to acknowledge the project success with a party or some type of celebration. By documenting the mistakes and the successes of the project, you’re building a catalog that offers historic data.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It is not practical to document the infinite number of things that could go ‘wrong’ on a project. For example, a high complexity project using a new technology may require additional time to complete and funding to address any unexpected challenges. Use the risk management process to carry out a risk assessment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

As a new project manager it helped me to become familiar with the elements of a project and formalise my processes and documentation. I was not very tech savvy, but thanks to my mentors and coach in the company I learnt not only IT but also leadership skills that I continue to use and develop today. Frances Place.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 2, 2018

These types of projects are often won through a bidding process that involves various entities vying for the work. Contract bidding can prove a lucrative track, but the bidding process can feel byzantine to those ignorant of its structure and process. Before you can bid, you must do the due diligence.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

The only reason not to use time management templates is that they’re static documents that don’t foster collaboration and pull users away from their work to manually update them. Timesheets are more than tools to facilitate the payroll process. PERT Chart Template PERT stands for program evaluation review technique.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

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. Adapt and flex as you go, reviewing priorities and working on what you can while the other stuff unfolds. When the project’s technology changes.

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