Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2017

In this installation of the occasional series of Inspiring Women in Project Management, I’m interviewing Pam Shergill, Director of PS Management Consultancy. Pam and I talk about how she got into project management by ultimately making herself redundant, and how she manages to get two months off a year. By accident!

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 20, 2016

Many project managers feel overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and meetings. Although we are all given the same amount of time each day, some project managers are able to produce greater value for their organizations. The problem: I am spending more time managing issues than managing upcoming project activities.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2019

Part 1 intends to focus on the Scrum Team, Part 2 will be released shortly after our Webinar on April 29th and will focus on the “Epic” challenges agile leaders are facing. For example, it is recommended that members of the development teams do not spend more than 10% of their capacity on Product Backlog refinement.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimation is a complementary practice Scrum Teams use in Product D evelopment. Story points are usually assigned by the team members using a scale such as the Fibonacci sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc.) Some other teams may use animal sizes (Rat, Cat, Dog, Horse, Elephant etc.) or T-shirt sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL, etc.).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 28, 2019

One of the first things that project managers learn on training courses is that a project has a start, a middle and an end. Don’t be the project manager that lets a project go on and on by accepting every scope change and picking up all the operational work as well as the requests for new functionality, additions or improvements.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 15, 2017

The project a skilled engineer might be working on, however, won’t be successful unless there is an equally skilled project manager involved leading and managing the engineering project. Project Management Institute’s (PMI) 2016 report The High Cost of Low Performance: How will you improve business results? Think I’m wrong?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi By 2050 renewable energy could account for 90% of the world’s electricity and effective project management will be key to achieving this ambitious goal. The energy and utilities industry is facing one of the most significant transitions in its history. of investment wasted for every $1 billion spent.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 5, 2022

Using up all of your emotional energy during the workday means that you have no energy left for yourself or your family. If you manage to balance personal responsibilities alongside work, it will be the difference between just getting by and thriving—at work, at home, everywhere. Learn how to say no. Estimate your time.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

Are there benefits to developing a capital improvement plan? Can project management software facilitate this work? The capital improvement plan is used to coordinate between community planning and fiscal management to determine the location, timing and financing of the capital improvement. What Is a Capital Improvement Plan?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The core responsibilitie of the agile leader is creating the right context for the agile teams so they can thrive and self-manage. When I use the term ownership, I mean that teams pick up ownership voluntarily and take responsibility for the results of a product or service. They also help other teams to grow.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 5, 2022

As a community, we excel at putting our fingers on the sore spots of what teams and organizations do wrong. Some examples of good Scrum versus bad Scrum we all seem to agree on…. But how useful is it for members of a Scrum team or an organization that actually wants to succeed with Scrum? Why does it matter?

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Project Bliss

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Especially as a project manager. And you can lead your team to amazing outcomes. It helps your team. Follow these seven problem-solving steps to lead your team from obstacles to opportunities and take your leadership skills up several notches. It’s a waste of time, energy, and money if you focus on the wrong problem.

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Planio

APRIL 3, 2020

As a project manager, you of all people know the truth of this old adage. Poor planning is at the root of most project failures. Get your free template and create your own risk management plan. We have designed an easy to use Risk Management Template for you to use for free. Get your free template.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Many self-managing teams struggle to reach a truly high-performing state. When an organisation moves to a self-management model, a key service centralised management traditionally played – giving feedback – is often ignored, leaving teams struggling to truly grow. Models for high-performing Teams.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

Accordingly, they are more vulnerable to the consequences of risk-bearing events. When unmanaged, these risks can impact people’s safety and, to make matters worse, come down to considerable financial losses. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively?

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Planio

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

While most managers know the value of delegating work, they still try to tackle as much as possible on their own. A Microsoft survey of over 20,000 leaders and workers around the globe found that more than half of all managers feel like they have too much on their plate. Building trust across your team.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 22, 2022

This is part one in a series on leading agile teams from the Beyond Agile book. We will examine what leadership entails and how it applies to agile teams. We need good EQ to be able to recognize and manage our own emotions. Then discuss the transition from servant leadership to shared leadership.

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2021

In short: it’s very difficult to measure because even if a team or organization is successful, are they successful because of your contribution, or despite it? The success (or failures) of an Agile Coach or Scrum Master is not that straightforward to measure, and any causality with the success of a team you coach is difficult to prove.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2016

If you are a project manager, making tough calls and decisions is part of your everyday life. Regardless of how much project management experience you have, at a certain point you will still want or need to make a decision as a team. Bad Practices. Step 1: Deciding Whether You Need Your Team.

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Planio

DECEMBER 14, 2021

On paper, managing projects seems like a straightforward process. Define your scope, break it down into manageable tasks, and assign them to your team. However, anyone who’s actually managed a project knows this couldn’t be further from the truth. How do you engage and get the most out of your underperformers?

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

PDD 2022 Ignite your future with new skills, add to your professional network, and develop as a leader. PMI has become and continues to be the leading professional association in project management. The goal of the Metrolina chapter is to advance the mission and objectives of the Project Management Institute. Register Now.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

But many teams struggle with this rule. An increment is considered “Done” by the Development Team, but requires further testing and stabilization in the next Sprint. Or work is considered “Done” by the Development Team, but the install package still needs to be created. It is tempting to fall into “shades of Done”.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

People don’t leave bad jobs - they leave bad managers. So, it only makes sense that to keep your team together and happy (and avoid project failure ), you need to level up your leadership game. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy that focuses on empowering and supporting team members. Educate yourself.

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Planio

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Every project manager has heard these words and felt a chill run down their spine. With just a few words, a simple, easy-to-execute project plan can be suddenly transformed into the project management equivalent of an M.C. Scope creep isn’t just bad for project managers. How does scope creep happen in project management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 7, 2018

This article, 15 Tested & Practical Tips from Women in Project Management , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. On International Women’s Day I wanted to share some tips from the fabulous women in project management whom I have interviewed on this blog. This is incredibly important for our team.

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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2021

If you change nothing, the inspection did not have an impact at all and is a waste of time and energy. But on the other hand, many teams are struggling to appreciate change in their daily work. With each change also comes a risk, that we are worsening the situation. And this is not a bad thing per se. But change is hard.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 25, 2022

Scrum’s Sprint Planning aims to align the Developers and the Product Owner on what to build next, delivering the highest possible value to customers. First, the Product Owner points to the team’s Product Goal and introduces the business objective of the upcoming Sprint. How this is done is at the sole discretion of the Developers.

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Workamajig

JULY 14, 2019

What are project management methodologies? A project management methodology is essentially a set of guiding principles and processes for managing a project. So how do you choose a project management methodology? What methodology you choose will depend on your team, project-type, and project-scope. Advantages.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2018

In the second post, we explored how to grow a strong team identity. Now we will explore the team process dimension. How do you work as a team to maximize the benefits of Scrum and agility? Recall that the Scrum Team defines their own process within the boundaries of the Scrum framework. How does your team build it?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 20, 2024

Ageing infrastructure affects service quality, poor performance creates negative customer sentiment and ultimately stalls Digital Transformation agenda. Projects focus on managing and delivering requirements whereas product focus is customer satisfaction gap and understanding which problems to solve.

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

The number one thing every project manager needs to level up their skills is experience. A good project management book. While there are tons of fantastic resources online for learning how to be a better project manager (such as this blog!) Jump to a section: The best books for mastering the fundamentals of project management.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 30, 2021

5 Powerful tips to improve enterprise project management Source: [link] All successful enterprises share one common thing?—?having having a strong project management foundation. Project management is something beyond shared calendar and meetings. What is Enterprise Project Management?

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Planio

APRIL 10, 2023

Employee overload is the norm at many companies, with management setting loftier goals with fewer resources. Rather than try to fix the problem, organizations squeeze their teams to the limit, which isn’t good for long-term business growth. Why is it so bad for teams and companies? Why is your team so overloaded?

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Proofhub

JULY 4, 2022

Employees can pick the right investment based on their risk tolerance to reach financial goals. Employers can educate their employers about various investment options available for all risk profiles. However, there are inherent risks that come with such investments. You have to make suitable investments to keep inflation at bay.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Time spent on emails = number of emails received x average time to process 1 email The number of emails received is straightforward and often a neglected aspect of email management as people believe they only have control of the outflow of emails and not the inflow. My bet is that your manager will listen to you attentively.

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Resource Guru

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Team burnout is more present than ever. It might translate into team members repeatedly calling in sick, doing the bare minimum (a.k.a. Before we go into how you can prevent team burnout, let’s take a closer look at what it is and the actual cost of not managing your team’s health and well-being. Bad sleep habits.

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 13, 2021

If you’re tired, sluggish and have low energy during the day, you’re likely not getting enough sleep. Quality Sleep Gives You More Energy. Sleep loss impacts your ability to access energy resources. It will give you energy to feel great and accomplish your goals for the day. Sleep makes you smarter.

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