Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

Recently I audited the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from University of Virginia Darden Business School. It’s one of the most popular project management courses on Coursera. How I did this review I signed up for a Coursera free account and audited the class.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. This was largely due to the unforeseen increase in the cost of steel. The Airbus A380 was due to take to the skies in 2006. There were investigations, reports and reviews of these projects, and many others. For example, the Millennium Dome attracted 5.5

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. If you are starting to write one, and want some sample text for inclusion in your own, I’ve shared loads of tips and examples below. What is a Terms of Reference document?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things! In my experience, that creates tension.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills they need to deliver the project, like taking a course in a programming language or brushing up their system maintenance skills.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. As defined by Professor Leigh Thompson of the Kellogg School of Management, “a team is a group of people who are interdependent with respect to information, resources, knowledge and skills and who seek to combine their efforts to achieve a common goal.”

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Scrum.org

JULY 2, 2024

In Scrum, the Sprint Review event is when the Scrum Team collaborates with stakeholders by inspecting the work that was completed during the Sprint and discussing how to move forward in a valuable way. However, in our experience, it is rare that teams get the full value that they should from their Sprint Reviews.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 30, 2024

We’ll explain that first and go into the various features this technology-driven business intelligence tool has and what they can be used for. Businesses without a project management system with task, resource and cost progress data, the reports aren’t trustworthy. Here are a couple of examples of Power BI charts and graphs.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It’s part of the contract between any technology vendor and sets up what will be levied upon them if the agreement isn’t upheld. Then we’ll outline what goes into an SLA so you can make one, with an example to flesh it out and make it more comprehensible. Project management software can help you keep track of SLAs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Do you have a release manager on the team? It wasn’t until I worked in IT as a project manager that I had a lot of contact with the release management process. In this article, I’ll explain what a release manager does and what skills you need to make a success of this role. What does a release manager do?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you’ve been on LinkedIn recently, you’ve probably seen someone in your network sharing that they have earned the Generative AI Overview for Project Managers badge by completing a PMI training course. Read on for my review. It’s not aimed at any particular job type or role, and you don’t need any project management experience.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

Risks are a bit different than issues; risks are issues that haven’t happened yet. By identifying what risks are probable, you can prepare for them and have a response in place if and when they show up in your project. That’s called risk or issue management. Risks are the potential problems lurking in your project.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 21, 2019

Information technology (IT) is no longer a tucked away department with little impact on day-to-day affairs. It’s big business that’s involved in almost every sector of the economy, and therefore carries some major risks. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you the importance of IT risk management in this short tutorial video.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Content What is a SWOT analysis? What is a SWOT analysis?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. In this article we'll talk about the top competencies for project managers and how you can develop your skills. If you feel the same, what should you be focusing on?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Technology, labor, distribution and consumer demographics have all massively changed just in the last few years. Organizations are continually looking for leadership team that’s experienced in business process management (BPM). Management: This includes such processes as corporate governance , budget and employee oversight.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 24, 2022

Poor risk management is costly. Program managers are caught off guard by emerging risks. And these risks may turn into issues costing more time and money. We can identify risks early. We can assess and prioritize our risks, allowing us to make better use of our limited time. Program Management.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Product Managers and Product Owners frequently have to balance market needs, user experience, customer outcomes, and technical feasibility. People who own or manage a product are often not fully equipped to handle the financial aspects of product development. To see more on customer value, please visit my other blog posts.

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Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As team leaders or project managers, we need to do better. Why it’s so important to understand your own biases 12 unconscious bias examples (and how to overcome them) 1. As a manager, you want to get the best out of your team to boost productivity and achieve the best results. You risk making poor financial decisions.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

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. The building inspector will review the job site to ensure it complies with safety regulations and building codes. We explain everything you need to know.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing complex projects and ensuring that they stay on track. I’ll confess: when I started out as a project manager, this was a piece of jargon that honestly didn’t mean much at all? But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? Think intranet or policy library.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. They all seem to be led by highly experienced project managers who have the confidence and skills to deal with the complex sociopolitical environments of their projects, international and virtual teams and other factors that make their work particularly challenging.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Looking for a specialized tool designed to integrate project management functionalities with financial and accounting capabilities? There are many project management accounting software on the market, but it can be difficult to decide which is best for one’s projects and organization. What Is Project Management Accounting Software?

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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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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Product Owner must balance the demands of users against the need to ensure that the product remains up to date from a technical perspective. This often means that the Product Owner may need to choose between developing new features to satisfy customer requests and fixes for technical debt. What is technical debt?

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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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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 18, 2024

Managing projects effectively can be daunting, especially with multiple project tasks, tight deadlines, and the need for constant collaboration. The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better. The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Risk Management Plan Definition. Risk Register, WBS).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills they need to deliver the project, like taking a course in a programming language or brushing up their system maintenance skills.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Neglecting these risks can lead to project delays, budget overruns, and even project failure, which will negatively impact a manufacturer’s reputation. Therefore, a proactive approach to effective risk management is critical. Equipment failure The manufacturing process is impossible without machinery, technology, and tools.

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Zen Project Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Mik Kersten While “technical debt” is a term that’s frequently used by technologists, the implication and understanding of it tends to be opaque to the business until it’s too late - just look at how Nokia lost the mobile market that it helped create. What’s technical debt? Legacy systems are a perfect example of technical debt.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Finally, we’ll illustrate capital budgeting with some examples. The use of capital budgeting offers an objective view that helps managers figure out how to invest capital in order to increase business value but also helps the overall health of the company. What Is Capital Budgeting? What Is the Importance of Capital Budgeting?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The professional services industry is large and to better understand it, we define the term and provide examples of professional services firms. Finally, we demonstrate how upgrading to project management software adds efficiency to the process. That’s why professional services firms use project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2024

The action register template I use is so simple (and you can grab it below from my project management resource library, which is full of editable templates). Let’s learn about how to make the most of this amazing – and oh so simple – project management tool. You can do the same, and honestly, it’s a game changer.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Risk and uncertainty are inherent parts of all project work, making project risk management an important topic for teams to address. Which is why so many projects—especially large technology projects—run into trouble. But there are ways you can mitigate and manage risk. Create a project risk register.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ProjectLibre is open-source project management software attractive to IT professionals due to its cost-effective solution. It’s an alternative to commercial project management software, but is it better? The only way to find out the value of ProjectLibre is to use it to manage a project, and we did just that.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Are you biased as a project manager? In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. A project manager is the linchpin of a successful project. Let’s look at what heuristics and biases exist in management and what we can do to reduce their impact on our projects.

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