Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2024

In this masterclass you’ll learn: Common types of meetings and which ones you can cancel today How to cope when you haven’t got time for meetings but still need to get people together How to run an efficient meeting without draining all your energy How to overcome 3 common fears about being in the Chair.

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2024 Energy PMI Government 302

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 4, 2025

If you only have a limited amount of effort and energy to spend on communicating about your project, what should you focus on? So let's prioritize. At this time of year it's a good opportunity to reflect as we establish areas for improvement in the coming 12 months. Here are the 9 most important messages for project managers to share.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These projects typically focus on large-scale public works and utilities, aimed at providing transportation, water, energy and communication services to communities. These projects are typically large in scale and focus on public works, including transportation, water management, energy and other critical facilities.

Construction 388

Construction Software Review Transportation Infrastructure 388

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2024

Otherwise, there is a risk that you’ll be staying up late or joining calls early, and that might not be the right time for your levels of energy. However, if you are planning to join a live online class, you need to pay attention to what time zone the sessions are going to be in.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Stakeholder relationships are time-consuming, so it’s worth investing your energy where it is going to have the greatest effect. You have limited time, and you can make the most of that by applying different levels of stakeholder engagement to different people. Prioritize the definitive stakeholders as they tick all the boxes.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ive often said, even before reading the study, that negativity sucks the energy out of a team - and watching these matches confirmed that. One boys disengagement on the field quickly spread, creating a ripple effect that dampened the energy of everyone else. Whats striking is how contagious these behaviours can be.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2006 Energy SCRUM 202

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 14, 2025

ICE stands for impact, how much the project will affect the target audience or business goals; confidence, how certain it is that the project will achieve the desired impact; and effort, the amount of time, resources or energy required to complete the project.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2023

Intangible resources aren’t material, such as energy, morale, time, information, etc. When managing a project , it helps to look at resources divided into these seven categories: people, information, materials, tools, energy, capital and time. For most projects, energy is electricity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2024

Hone your time management skills with these tried-and-tested techniques to make the most of your time (and energy levels). Manage your energy levels Do the most difficult tasks on your To Do list at your high energy times. Your mental energy might be highest in the morning, like mine. Do you need a template for that?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2025

Final Tip: Schedule this session when the team has high energy. Remember, small improvements are better than grand plans that never materialize. Learn more about 15 % Solutions.) This exercise provides a framework for continuous improvement, helping teams move from identifying problems to implementing solutions in a true Kaizen spirit.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Just think about all the positive energy around people who are working with you! For those who like taking on new challenges and have already run projects in different businesses, I don’t need to mention how fruitful the effective network might be and how much positive energy it brings to the project. Celebrate Successes. Be Flexible.

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Energy Finance Prince2 PMI 431

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2023

There’s a boiler that heats water to produce steam, turbines to expand the steam to create mechanical energy and a generator that converts that mechanical energy from the turbine into electricity energy. This energy needs to be then delivered outside of the building, all of which creates a complicated and long process.

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Construction Transportation Manufacturing Energy 474

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 8, 2019

Are you being productive or are you simply being busy and wasting energy? You’re just wasting time, money and energy. That’s being productive, which saves time, money and energy, while doing work more efficiently. Some of the traps are that by doing this, you can waste valuable time, even money and energy. That’s a trap.

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Energy Software Review Initiating Software 371

Project Risk Coach

MAY 24, 2021

Imagine yourself as a more productive project manager, one with greater capacity and energy to complete each day’s tasks. Problem #5: I don’t have much energy in the day, particularly in the afternoon and evenings. I find exercise and sleep save me time by giving me greater energy. Some are more engaged. Do you take vacations?

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Underperforming Technical Team Energy Risk Management Risk 397

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 6, 2025

The battery recycling company is trying to obtain a grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE). Imagine a battery recycling company that has developed an innovative method of extracting metals from used batteries with a low environmental impact and lower costs than traditional methods.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Use Resources Wisely: Scrum is about using time and energy where it counts. Stay Close to the Customer: Incremental delivery keeps the customer at the heart of development. You can gather feedback with each step, making it easy to pivot if something isn’t working, or move on if it is.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Schedule for your high energy times. Think about your activity levels: are you full of energy in the mornings? Keep your afternoons for lower energy activities. If you find yourself sluggish in the mornings but flying in the afternoon, focus your high energy activities around that.

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Scrum.org

JULY 31, 2024

You're basically wasting energy on dead ends. Accept: Letting Go of What You Can't Change It might seem counterintuitive, but accepting limitations is crucial. Here's the thing: If you cling to an impossible action, you're keeping yourself focused away from finding good options you can tackle.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2021

Depending on the scope and size of the project, the level of effort for stakeholder management activities will go up and down, and it is important to be aware of how much energy it will take. In other words, how much time and energy (in the form of support activities) will each task require? Updating Reports. What Is Effort Estimation?

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Estimate Energy Planning Software Review 448

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Machine learning in manufacturing will analyze the raw data from factory machines to help conserve energy and predict future consumption, which allows for better planning. You’ll find smart manufacturing being used in industries as diverse as energy and power, automotive, oil and gas and electronics and semiconductor industries.

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Manufacturing Artificial Inteligence Software Review Technical Review 458

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management This is one of the most well-known project management tools, especially for large-scale, complex projects in industries such as construction, engineering and energy. It provides powerful scheduling, resource management and portfolio management tools.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Risk Management 364

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 27, 2022

This includes everyone who invests time and energy into the project, and is directly affected by it. Meeting deadlines and quality standards takes time and energy. When you launch a project, it’s imperative to identify all the stakeholders, and make sure they’re all on board with your plans.

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Energy Budget Estimate Planning 471

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2021

Employees who are physically engaged devote their emotional and physical energy to their work. People with a lot of energy have better overall health, which allows them to contribute more to the business. Another study discovered that teams with more cognitive diversity tackle problems faster. Physical engagement.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Construction Materials: Concrete, steel, glass, wood and eco-friendly materials Labor and Workforce: Architects, engineers, contractors and construction workers Technology & Equipment: HVAC, elevators, security systems and IT infrastructure Furniture & Fixtures: High-quality furnishings, kitchen equipment and decor Operational Staff: Management, (..)

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Technical Review Software Review Construction Infrastructure 212

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Lack of resources Time and energy are tightly connected and together act as a fuel that keeps the project going. Despite focusing their energy on achieving the ultimate goal, many businesses fall short because of lack of time or money. You can’t expect your business to thrive if you are working on a shoestring budget.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Jennifer said that there are really only two primary steps that a project manager must take in order to rise to the level of a senior project manager: Invest in Yourself: Put in the time, money and energy needed to advance your career. First of all, invest in yourself, and that includes time, money, and energy in that investment.

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Energy Monitoring Software Review Planning 398

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The latter four styles are described by Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership, as ‘resonant’, in that they build energy and capability in the team. Over time it reduces energy and capability in the group. It is, however, described as one of the two discordant styles.

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Energy Leadership Consulting Initiating 359

Project Risk Coach

MARCH 5, 2023

If we do not understand the risk appropriately, we will likely waste time, energy, and budget with inappropriate responses. Therefore, the risk may fall below the risk threshold, and no one is assigned to respond to the risk when it actually needs a response. Create Better Risk Responses Risk statements drive our responses.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For instance, strategic risk management can help you invest your precious time, money, resources and energy where it counts most. While many organizations perform risk management informally, a more structured approach has its benefits.

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PMO Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Energy 457

Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Planning is a powerful Quadrant II activity that can save you time and energy. Steven Covey introduced the concept of Quadrant II activities—working on things that are important but are not urgent. Think about the future so you can make better decisions in the present. Let’s talk about how to plan your risk management.

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Risk Management Risk Planning Energy 337

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Although our Sprint Reviews therefore took quite some time and were experienced as exhausting, they also generally left people in a state of excitement and high energy. Our Sprint Reviews typically included very critical stakeholders which lead to spirited discussions and exchange of ideas.

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SCRUM Agile Software Review Development Team Review 195

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2018

They can suck you in and drain your energy. While cynicism can drain the energy from a project, skepticism is healthy. So, the one habit that makes all this easier, that wins their respect, and feeds your insights is simple: always be listening. Habit 3: There’s Always Too Much. Find the Big Lever. Habit 7: Who Are You?

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Government Governance Technical Review 2010 416

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 12, 2021

People who derive their energy from being around others found it tough, and hopefully hybrid ways of working will bridge the gap. Many teams found success working that way and chose to stick with it even after the restrictions were lifted. Who knew we liked having more time in our homes instead of having to spend hours commuting?

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2021 2020 Energy Sustainability 452

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

A failure to plan incurs costs in the form of time, money and energy. It means that something didn’t turn out the way I expected or wanted, and as a result, it cost me time, money, or maybe even my energy. Why do you feel you should have done a better job at planning? ” So, this is typically not a good thing.

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Planning Software Review Energy Defining 396

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Sometimes, just let it go and save your time and energy for a day when you have to step up. You’ll come back refreshed, with more energy and a clearer head to face the rest of the day. Sometimes, being right is not as important as getting the job done. Sometimes, it is worth the fight and you have to do it for the good of the team.

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Energy Risk Management Risk Process 435

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

You can feel the energy and the positivity that radiates from the team. Project management software gives the team the tools they need to funnel that energy into productive activity. There is nothing as powerful as a motivated team. It’s contagious, which creates the opposite of a vicious cycle.

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Energy Construction Leadership Software 370

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 9, 2023

Prioritization enables you to separate urgent tasks from less critical ones, ensuring you invest your energy where it matters most. Politely decline requests that don't fit within your capacity, allowing you to preserve your time and energy for tasks that truly matter. This will help you stay focused and allocate your time wisely.

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