Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

Mike was a functional project manager in an organization where I managed a PMO. But his projects were trending in the wrong direction and his manager was not happy with Mike's performance. In a one-on-one meeting, I asked Mike how he was identifying, analyzing, and managing his risks. Failure to lead by example.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 28, 2023

As the project management landscape becomes increasingly complex, effectively identifying, assessing, and managing risks has become critical for project managers. The PMI-RMP certification covers various domains, each with its set of tasks and enablers that project managers can leverage to manage risks effectively.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. What’s so bad about scope creep anyway?

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Some project managers make a big fuss over risk management. Each year, our senior management team would meet with a credit rating agency to share our goals, strategies, and progress. The presentation included what we were doing for enterprise risk management. We have a risk management plan.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

The Project Management Institute (PMI) released the PMBOK® Guide, Seventh Edition in July 2021. In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment 3. Optimize Risk Responses 11. Table Of Contents. Focus on Value 5.

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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?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2024

An effective Sprint Retrospective ensures the team remains cohesive and aligned, leading to sustainable development and innovation. Still, the decision to skip a single Sprint Retrospective can adversely affect the team and the product's development process. With this reflection, teams can iterate on their process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

And project managers contribute hugely to that because we go out and look for it. We challenge leaders, we talk about risk and what might go wrong and we call people out on poor performance through project monitoring and control. What is team conflict? You could say we go looking for trouble.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. Using a risk breakdown structure (RBS) is how you prepare for the unexpected. A risk breakdown structure is great for identifying and prioritizing risks so you know which will be more or less impactful. The Four Categories of Risk in a Project.

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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 our brains evolve, we develop unconscious biases as a way to process information faster. Your team can become disengaged. Gender bias 2.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2023

How COQ does this, especially in project management, is what we’ll define. But we’ll also discuss the cost of good quality vs. the cost of poor quality and show you how to measure COQ. Whether you’re manufacturing products or delivering a service, project management software can help you with the cost of quality.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. The international team did not use compatible design software which led to snowballing problems. For example, the Millennium Dome attracted 5.5 The ones that hit the papers are often public sector projects because their audits and budgets are more open to scrutiny.

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Scrum.org

MAY 22, 2024

Estimates are notoriously bad. In the world of agile development, inaccurate estimates can lead to missed deadlines, blown budgets, and frustrated teams. Human biases, lack of historical data, and the complex nature of software development add layers of difficulty. This proactive strategy helps manage potential pitfalls.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this guide, we’ll go deep into what a competitive analysis should include and then provide a step-by-step guide (including examples and templates) to help you create your own. If you’re a founder, product strategist, or team leader looking to beat the competition and deliver for your customers, this article is for you!

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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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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Let's look at how to develop a project summary. I can't tell you how often I've asked a project sponsor or project manager about their project and heard disjointed comments. It provides the core components for developing your project charter. How to Develop a Project Summary So, how do you create a brilliant project summary?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I’ve been managing projects for over 20 years and many of my projects and programs have had periods of Red… sometimes for a long time! Or some other criteria as defined in your project management process internally, that specifies what Red means for you. Don’t be that project manager! I know what that feels like! It happens.

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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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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2017

When I teach project management, I often ask, “What are the top contributors to challenged or failed projects?” Without exception, I hear—poor communication. Project managers understand the importance. Let’s look at five bad communication habits to avoid and what to do about each. We have professionals on my teams.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2017

When I teach project management, I often ask, “What are the top contributors to challenged or failed projects?” Without exception, I hear—poor communication. Project managers understand the importance. Let’s look at five bad communication habits to avoid and what to do about each. We have professionals on my teams.

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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. For example, the employees may take more time to get a handle on new equipment or digital tools.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 5, 2022

When working in an agile environment, teams take sprints, a short period of time in which you complete tasks. Scrum teams choose this work by looking over their backlog. A scrum framework allows teams to execute in agile project management, the backlog is very important and backlog refinement keeps work flowing.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at the types of contract manufacturing and some examples of how it works! ProjectManager is a cloud-based work and project management software that lets users track time and costs. However, in this case, the contract manufacturer is more involved in the product design and offers feedback to the product manager.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It is hard to imagine what you can do with a project risk. What can you, as a project manager, do to mitigate a risk? Adding some risk reserves and removing requirements from the scope are not the only options. I want to share some stories of risk management with you. Risk of Losing an Important Team Member.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 20, 2022

Managing international project teams requires cultural sensitivity and an awareness of what makes us different — and the same. In this article you’ll learn 7 helpful tips for working with international teams on global projects. Working with global teams is normal. Many of us do manage international teams now.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2024

Then we’ll explore scenario planning in business and project management before explaining the steps that must be taken to use this process. Scenario planning is a strategy used to consider possible future events for an organization or project to develop an effective and relevant long-term plan to respond positively to that change.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Depending on the complexity and length of your project, your project management schedule can range from a simple chronological task list to a complex web of interrelated tasks and dependencies. Here’s our quick guide to effective project management scheduling. Then get the team together to add to it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development in the months ahead… and there’s a lot of choice. 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.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 30, 2017

One reason a project manager may have a bad reputation is bloated project plans. While I’m a fan of planning, let’s use some common sense and right-size our risk management plans. A risk management plan for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be much larger than a plan for a Southern Living Idea House.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2024

A control plan is more efficient when scheduled in project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with Gantt charts and sheet views that can outline the control plan on a production schedule, share it with workers and monitor its progress in real time.

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WorkOtter

MAY 18, 2023

Risks are common in business. These risks carry uncertainties which pose potential threats to the financial health of the organization. Projects help the business reach objectives and goals, and with each project comes its own set of risks. Importance of Risk Analysis in Project Management What is a risk in project management?

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 30, 2017

One reason a project manager may have a bad reputation is bloated project plans. While I’m a fan of planning, let’s use some common sense and right-size our risk management plans. A risk management plan for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be much larger than a plan for a Southern Living Idea House.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Let’s talk about how to plan your risk management from start to finish. Some people think of risk management plans in the wrong way. Risk management plans are not a list of risks and what you plan to do (e.g. risk register). Rather the plan is your approach to risk management.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 9, 2021

Proper planning prevents poor performance. Project managers should work closely with their project sponsor to develop an agenda for the project kickoff meeting.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Managing real estate projects is better served with real estate project management software than struggling with Excel spreadsheets or, worse, trying to stay organized on loose sheets of paper. What Is Real Estate Project Management Software? The following is a short list of these essential tools.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Long has spoonfeeding solutions and off-the-shelf feature descriptions prevailed in many development teams. Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Going all-in on predefined features fails to capitalize on hidden ideas in the brains of team members.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. This is done by using a project management maturity model. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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