Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

The goal is not for you to question every action and decision, but one who makes critical decisions with the use of due diligence to avoid human shortcomings. About the author: Roland Hoffmann, who founded Hoffmann Conseho in 2007, has spent 20 years leading projects in technology, construction, marketing, operations and finance.

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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. It is used in industries as varied as healthcare, retail, manufacturing and engineering, education, finance and insurance and the public sector. What is Power BI? What Is Power BI?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Lets review each of these stages. Create a Risk Management Plan A risk management plan identifies potential risks that could negatively impact the project and outlines strategies to mitigate them. It begins by identifying risks, assessing the likelihood and impact of their occurrence and developing mitigation strategies.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In finance, capital is money that a company has, such as earnings or credit, which it can spend or invest on assets. The time value of money is about the potential rate of return on the investment as well as the reduced purchasing power over time due to inflation. Capital is money. Conducting a feasibility study is a good idea.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2019

Next, decide how the team will go about accessing the funds being provided to them (this is usually chosen by your organization’s finance group). For example, we’ve run into many organizations that believe fixed price funding is low risk, but in fact it is very high risk in practice. Comparing the Funding Options. Advantages.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project directors are responsible for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. Create budget and monitor finances to ensure you keep to the budget. Duties and Responsibilities.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Company resources, such as staffing, materials, equipment and technology, are all part of the optimization process of operations management. Finance & Accounting Accounting is all the financial transactions within a company. They also evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts and review product quality.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2024

I'm responsible for leading multiple projects and I just have too much in my brain to take the risk of having it on paper. It doesn't matter what tech you use (or none) as long as it is a single repository for all your project's To Dos, and preferably sortable so you can see owners and due dates. At least, that's the theory!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2021

I clearly remember being asked who was the Governor of the Bank of England during an interview with a bank – obviously I was faking being interested in the finance sector as I had no clue. The point is to show you have the technical skills to lead a project. My first job applications were a mess. I managed a capital budget of £8.6m

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ProductSide

MARCH 6, 2025

From surfacing hidden landmines during due diligence to bringing entire product orgs under one cohesive vision, Brians got the battle scarsand the winsto prove it. Below, well unpack his real-world advice on making acquisitions work, retaining your best people, and aligning tech stacks for a post-merger world that actually innovates.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Project Risk Assessment - a self-paced course on how to conduct risk analysis of different projects using both conceptual and practical developments in modern finance. Related story: 8 free online courses to grow your tech skills ]. The site offers various PM modules and certification. Moving your career forward.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! How is risk managed in Scrum? Scrum is all about risk management. Different types of risks.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Traditional business may have been slow to adopt digital technology, but in its defense, no one predicted how fast and comprehensive the digital revolution would be when home computers and the internet first appeared. Finally, it can even change the physical environment, geography, facilities, equipment and technology.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. This is a common budget cycle, though all budgets should be reviewed throughout the year. The importance of having an IT budget is to align technology requirements with an organization’s business strategy. You can’t manage your IT finances without an IT budget.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

A change control board is sometimes referred to as a change review board. A change control board looks at change requests which are then reviewed in detail. These can, for example, be representatives from the sales or finance departments if these teams are impacted by the change. Related: Free Risk Matrix Template for Excel.

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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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Planio

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With factors including new stakeholders, technology systems, organizational politics, turbulent economics, and changing sponsor priorities, it’s easy to see why 41% of projects are classed as being highly complex. Build your tolerance for uncertainty and risk 6. Jump to a section: What is a “wicked problem”?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

They are the owner, who is the one commissioning the work and funds or finances it; the architect or engineer, who is responsible for the design of the project; and the general contractor, who is the person overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project as well as managing the subcontractors. Construction Bidding Process. Procurement.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When someone makes a request in the information technology (IT) world, whatever that might be, there’s a process involved to fulfill that request. It must work seamlessly with all involved departments, such as compliance, IT, marketing, finance and human resources. A team or department will review the request.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

A Master’s degree in project management will give you a deep insight into the theory and technical skills required to work in a strategic project leadership role. Let’s say you already have a bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering or pretty much any other topic. Kyle Elliott. Basically, a broad business education.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

I use Vizzlo ( read my review of Vizzlo here ). Risk management plan. Here’s where you set out how you are going to manage risk. Think about the tolerances you are prepared to work with, what risk profile your sponsor feels most comfortable with and the strategies that will most likely apply to your risks.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

Test those solutions, and figure out what risks are inherent. Since then, Lean Six Sigma has been used in a variety of economic sectors, such as healthcare, finance and supply chain. The Harvard Business Review notes what it sees as shortcomings to the technique. For one, it doesn’t incorporate information technology.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

Lots of companies work through ‘transformation’ projects which are designed to create large-scale organizational change such as mergers and acquisitions or culture change, or meeting the expectations of technology use through implementing digital strategies. You might have a Research team, or something different that is key to your industry.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

Introducing Agile Resource Planning To The Team Resource planning in Agile ensures efficient resource allocation, improved collaboration, better time management, adaptability, and risk mitigation. Due to their short-term nature, timeboxes increase flexibility, unlike traditional resource planning methods.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

They let you know whether you can go overspent or what risk mitigation actions are the right ones for this point in the project. It was a much smaller group, and focused on strategic decision making instead of day-to-day problem solving and risk management. Risks and issues. They should help guide you to project success.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

We review projects each quarter to determine if they remain a priority and if they’re delivering the expected ROI. While many focus on OKRs and finances, our work is driven by impact, which can be difficult to quantify and may not be fully measurable for years. Where do you see risk? Where do you see opportunity?

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Vendors are dropping support of key technologies used by your application. Staffing for legacy technologies is increasingly expensive and difficult to find. You are at risk of a data breach. Assess each capability’s Business Value, Performance in Role, and Risk. Sales and Finance are examples of capabilities.

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Productivity Land

APRIL 6, 2023

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), also known as Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening, is a process that banks and other financial institutions must use to identify the risk associated with doing business with foreign individuals. The FATF Secretariat is hosted by the OECD in Paris, France.

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Project Accelerator News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

With the UK facing rising employer NICs, against a backdrop of other rising costs, most businesses and organisations are tightening their belts Whether its seemingly small changes (like reviewing janitorial products you purchase) or larger, strategic decisions, like staff layoffs , each of the choices you make now has an impact.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

People, processes, and technology, also referred to as the golden triangle, are essential for successful project implementation. Similarly, equipment, technology, and processes amplify workforce efficiency. Simultaneously, people also need a plethora of appropriate tools and technology to complete their work.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When computer technologies developed with increasing speed in the 1990s and such systems were given more and more functions and became easier to use, the term ERP was used for the first time. These include, among others, human resources, manufacturing, sales, finance or the supply chain.

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Logistics Manufacturing Software Review Infrastructure 246

Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Capacity planning software helps ensure resource availability for current and upcoming projects and reduces the risks of overload. Capacity planning tools optimize the capacity planning process, reducing the risks of last-minute hiring decisions and preventing managers from additional expenditures. Facilitating productive project work.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

For example, if you focus on only the things required for today such as purchasing cloud services, or picking a tool that will not support the rest of the business, or even putting only the best people in your pilot teams you run the risk of being isolated and not being able to take their learning across the enterprise.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Therefore, the first question any aspiring agile startup should answer for itself is simple: is it a sales-driven, product-driven, or tech-driven enterprise? However, if the competition is fierce, technology is advancing rapidly, and big players are investing large amounts, there is no way to avoid becoming a learning organization.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

With technological advancements, societal shifts, and evolving workplace dynamics, how we engage with employees in many of our service delivery contexts will be revolutionized in many industries. These technologies could make remote work more interactive and collaborative. So, let’s start rolling….

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area. PMBOK 7 talks about the 8 project performance domains.

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Productivity Land

JUNE 23, 2023

Entrepreneurs can take advantage of business financing in jump-starting their businesses, purchasing necessary equipment, as well as in expanding operations. As such, choosing the right financing requires careful planning. It offers early-state financing for developing proprietary technology.

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