Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The move from technical expert to leader is a big jump for many people. Many people get promoted – or think they get promoted – because they’re technically very good in a role. You could be a marketing coordinator promoted to marketing project manager, for example. From Technical to Exceptional. What’s Inside The Course.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? I had not heard of Tom before, but he is a tech pioneer, facilitator, and TED speaker.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 22, 2024

First, we’ll define batch production and list examples of industries that use it to manufacture their products. Learn more Batch Production Example Almost any consumer good can be manufactured using batch production. The following are some examples of batch production. Let’s take a closer look at the last one, batch production.

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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

MARCH 23, 2023

I’ve put together this Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course review to answer all your questions so you can save time deciding whether it is right for you. In the review, I’ll share: Why I think this is such a popular course for project managers Who it’s most suited for How to get the most out of the course.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 13, 2022

I use a lot of technical project management jargon that relates to our projects and industry, and I don’t have to do a lot of editing. For example, on training videos and on my courses, I offer closed captions and Otter creates those for me. I should embrace the AI tech and just go for it! How does it work?

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Agilemania

JANUARY 22, 2021

One of the principles from a manifesto for agile software development states that – Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. But how do we focus on technical excellence? Well, for that we need to explore a bunch of good and useful technical practices. What is TDD? A TDD Example.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2022

Technical Debt was introduced into the product. Technically, this team could go to production. Yet, due to the limited transparency from the outside, they were setting themselves up for a large amount of rework. That’s no different with technical debt. Sometimes it makes sense to introduce technical debt.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Summary review of Runn: If you find managing resources a headache because you never know who is free when, then check out what Runn can do. It sits in the middle of your tech stack, integrating projects information from your CRM and financial systems. For example, Runn will flag up some people who have similar skill sets.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 5, 2024

Learn more Microsoft Power BI Dashboard Example We’ve created a Power BI dashboard that can help you compare estimated costs and duration of project tasks against their actual values. This Power BI dashboard example shows tasks for a construction project. ProjectManager has automated real-time dashboards and integrates with Power BI.

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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

JUNE 27, 2023

I have a lot of theoretical knowledge picked up over the years, but I’ve never facilitated a Scrum ceremony, for example. If you’re like me, you’ll want to dive into the LearnQuest Scrum Master Certification review below and see if the training is a good fit for your needs. There are no peer-reviewed assignments.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We often hear about ways we can work smarter and more efficiently, but without concrete examples it’s hard to know where to start. To help you get on track with your productivity goals, we’ll look at some practical examples of how you could use your time efficiently, with case studies and real-life tips.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. These are all great sources of examples of projects. Next up, examples of operations management.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. Technology isn’t just a tool anymore. It is no longer a case of ignoring the ‘tech’ component of your team. As technology continues to evolve so rapidly, it is no longer an ‘add-on’ but instead has now become a true team member of value.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

This article will review a few different thoughts on the DOD, relate the DOD to acceptance criteria, and show an example of a DOD. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the DOD, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review. Pushing off the change to the DOD will possibly create technical debt.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Category: Training for students preparing for Project Management Professional ( PMP )® and Certified Associates in Project Management ( CAPM )®: BrainBOK review. I’ve reviewed the product in depth so I can confidently recommend it. He kindly gave me access to the product for a short while so that I could review it for you.

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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. Example & Templates Included) appeared first on ProjectManager.

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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. For example, you can use Power BI’s graphs, charts and tables to visualize your project schedule. Here are a couple of examples of Power BI charts and graphs. What is Power BI?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Imagine the hours lost if someone on your team was working from out of date project requirements , for example. Microsoft SharePoint, for example, was a life-saver when I was using it, because it kept copies of previous versions. 15 March 2017 N Bailey Review by architect 0.3 15 March 2017 N Bailey Review by architect 0.3

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read on for my review. Lab: This section includes examples of how to use it, with sample tasks and the ChatGPT output created. The examples, and the prompt engineering info was very much focused on ChatGPT. It’s not technical, which makes it suitable for project professionals. Not quite ready?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL; DR: The Definition of Done: Business Agility & Technical Excellence Most of the time, stakeholders are not interested in how we solve their problems as long as we ethically play by the rules. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

We’ll also explore the impact technology has had on paraverbal communication at work today, because how you say something is different when you are communicating through a tiny square window. Examples of paraverbal communication Think of the different ways you could say this sentence: The project is going to be 2 weeks late.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2024

It’s a tool that can be used for any methodology due to its multiple project views. For example, project managers can plan on robust Gantt charts that link all four types of task dependencies, filter the critical path and set a baseline to track time, costs and more in real time. We’ve reviewed many of them.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 11, 2020

In this review of Office Timeline Pro, I’ll share the pros and cons of the PowerPoint plugin. Summary review of Office Timeline: Office Timeline is a simple way of creating timelines for anything from inside PowerPoint or your browser. Do you need a timeline maker for project communications or to create executive briefings?

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Agilemania

JANUARY 22, 2021

One of the principles from a manifesto for agile software development states that – Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. But how do we focus on technical excellence? Well, for that we need to explore a bunch of good and useful technical practices. What is TDD? A TDD Example.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

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. How can we benefit from new technological developments? SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis?

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Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Why it’s so important to understand your own biases 12 unconscious bias examples (and how to overcome them) 1. Many of our biases are based on superficial information or data that unimportant to the decision at hand — for example, someone’s age, gender, appearance, or speech patterns. Quick Links: What is unconscious bias?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The release manager at my last job worked closely with the development team to review what code changes would be coming. Once everything looks good from a technical standpoint, the release manager could start working on preparing communications about the upcoming software change. And then the cycle begins again!

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2021

So I was pleasantly surprised when Carsten Grønbejrg Lützen pointed at a peer-reviewed academic paper by Michele Tufano and his colleagues (2015), called “When and Why Your Code Starts To Smell Bad”. This post is ideal for developers with some experience, and for people who support developers in the development of their technical skills.

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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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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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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 11, 2018

You can count on technical projects, no matter how well-planned, to involve change orders, re-prioritization and the regular appearance of surprises. Just as you have to be diligent and have the right kind of project insight to ensure that nobody’s working on yesterday’s priorities. Easier said than done.

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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.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Definition of Done describes the quality measures that express due diligence for the Developers and the Product Increment so that it could be 'delivered to Stakeholders' (including users, internal representatives, and customers). It typically includes both technical standards and product qualities.

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