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Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 12, 2024
Plus, there are technical skills we have to consider -- employers definitely look for those too. One in five projects is unsuccessful due to ineffective communication, according to research by PMI (The Essential Role of Communications, 2013). For example, one of the top project scheduling mistakes I see is not co-creating the plan.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 25, 2020
Since good decision-making is critical for good leadership and guidance, project managers need to know how heuristics (mental disposition) and biases (personal inclinations) influence a project manager’s decisions. For example, she may not schedule the necessary two months for a task because the technician said, “Two weeks should do it!”
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 30, 2023
And you can control and influence how you say something by understanding paraverbal communication. Paraverbal communication involves the use of nonverbal cues such as tone and volume to influence how your message is received. More examples of effective paraverbal communication at work Remember that these are just examples.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 7, 2023
OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They influence how we do the work.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
Summary review of Chpokify: If you struggle with planning poker and agile estimating in a virtual environment, Chpokify is the answer. For example, if you don’t have all the design details, you might go with T-shirt sizing based on gut feel. Reviewing the session. Starts at $11pm for 3 teams/15 users billed annually.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one. The Process domain covers the ‘technical’ skills of doing the work of being a project manager. It’s the difference between doing a reasonable job and being seen as a strategic influencer at work.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 6, 2022
Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. It’s important to review the available certifications and choose one that employers in your industry and country value. This is the route I took.
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