Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Managing Risk and Avoiding Failure in Business Projects. Risk management is the most important of your project controls. So what exactly is project risk management? Risk breakdown structures.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 5, 2024

lasso ref="amzn-engaging-stakeholders-on-projects-how-to-harness-people-power" id="24690" link_id="299279"] Benefits of creating a stakeholder register A stakeholder registry lets you easily recall who your stakeholders are and what their roles are in relation to your project or program. This helps identify any conflicting requirements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

We define it like this: The systematic identification, analysis, planning and implementation of actions designed to influence stakeholders. Read next: my book Engaging Stakeholders on Projects: How to harness people power. You probably don’t need to be told of the risks of not engaging stakeholders. So why do we bother?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 6, 2025

Well then explain how to execute a pilot project plan, what should be included, the benefits of doing so and much more. These projects are conducted on a small scale to minimize risks and costs, and this test phase is used to evaluate the effectiveness of an idea before full deployment. What is a pilot project?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 3, 2021

The strategic management layer in an organization is likely to have a say in how the project proceeds, as well as the key customer or client. This is a measure of how much influence they have over actions and outcomes. For example, how often are they likely to bring you urgent issues? Things that can’t wait?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You need to be aware of the project environment and prepare for its influence on your project throughout the project management life cycle. The project manager must understand the project environment and proactively plan to manage the factors that might influence the project. It’s sort of like managing risk in that way.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope management is the way to deal with that, so let’s talk about how we can use change control protocol to help with it all. Change control or change management is the process of managing unplanned but desired influences on the project. How to avoid scope creep. How do you do that? Is scope creep a risk?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2024

You can also use it to see how effectively the project was managed. This helps to avoid making similar mistakes with future projects and learn how to run the project better. How do you lead a post-mortem on your project to learn how to repeat the good stuff and lose the bad stuff? What Is a Post-Implementation Review?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 25, 2024

List the factors that will influence the next step. Risk Management A decision flowchart for risk management maps out potential risks and the steps to address them. Start with a risk event and add decisions. Each path leads to migration actions or contingency plans, ensuring proactive and systematic risk handling.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For project professionals, we recommend exploring AI tools by first understanding what project tasks and deliverables can be automated easily and without risk. First look at the complexity of the task, including how many variables are involved, what data is involved, and if the task requires specific project management knowledge.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2024

Download Excel File How to Make a Control Plan for Manufacturing When making a control plan for manufacturing, there are seven basic steps developed by cross-functional teams that understand the process being controlled and can identify more opportunities for improvement than a team dedicated to only one manufacturing aspect.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

Risks matter. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 10, 2024

They’ll be able to influence those affected by the change or have a personality that can help guide others or overcome resistance to change. This will inform resource allocation and reduce risk. How to Manage the Implementation of Changes With ProjectManager Templates are not the best tool for change management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? However, having a plan for how to share information throughout a project’s lifecycle is critical to project success. How much communication should you do? We know that all projects use finite resources to achieve an objective.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2025

Lessons learned typically cover areas such as project planning, risk management, communication, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation and overall execution. Topics typically include project planning , execution, communication, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Why Are Lessons Learned Important in Project Management?

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Planio

AUGUST 5, 2024

Left unchecked, analysis paralysis limits our progress, creates risk, and delays the achievement of critical objectives. 5 lesser-known factors that cause analysis paralysis The productivity consequences of analysis paralysis How to avoid analysis paralysis and make hard decisions easier 1. When does it happen? When does it happen?

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 28, 2021

Use your interpersonal skills to influence the resource manager and others who select the team members. The post How to Improve the Performance of Your Project Teams appeared first on Project Risk Coach. What should you do if resources are preassigned ? If possible, make your case for the people you need.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? Here’s how. How to include project management skills on your CV. Brainstorm your past experience and consider how to include your work projects in your resume. On my CV, I have a section that covers skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 20, 2022

One of the best training courses I attended for Project Management was on influencing strategies with Learning Tree. The course model stated that without trust, influence is almost impossible. She likes detail and to be aware of all project issues and risks. In short, try to get to know them and establish trust.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Prices for things change and there’s an inherent risk in putting together an event that can impact your budget. How to Create an Event Budget. The latter is also a fixed cost, but the utility bill can be influenced by your event, which is why it lives in both categories. As mentioned, every type of event requires a budget.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Few leave the cradle with organizational skills and an understanding of how to manage teams and monitor their performance with the appropriate tools. Idealized Influence. Transformational leaders take risks. How to Empower Teams. It’s even more so with managers. Bass, who expanded on Burns’ idea. Coaches and mentors.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Plus, we’ll give you tips on how to write a better one before showing how project management software can make the process even more efficient. The project team is involved in this process to help determine how to implement the delivery of the project and fulfill what the business needs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As a project manager, you are expected to have all-round skills encompassing the technical fields of project management like planning and scheduling, through to the interpersonal skills like communicating up and influencing others. Learn how to help your team manage risk so you can split the work between you.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 17, 2020

And more importantly, there is usually a reason for why these challenging situations occur – and by knowing and understanding the source of the challenging situation, a project manager can establish how to deal with it more effectively. . How to deal with the impact of difficult situations on projects. The structural environment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? Here’s how. How to include project management skills on your CV Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. On my CV, I have a section that covers skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

Let me guide you through how to assess the state of the project you’ve inherited. Get this free printable checklist about how to take over a project from someone else. You won’t know if the risk log is sound and the resource planning sensible until you investigate. First, don’t panic. We’ve got a lot to get through!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

You need to know how to judge the results objectively without bias before you start. Isolate Variables It’s essential to control as many variables as possible, so the changes you make are the only factors influencing the results. Identify the key metrics that will help you determine if the experiment is successful.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Your work style is more than just how you prefer to work. There are certain personality types that influence your work style. You might not even know that about yourself, but who we are has a lot to do with how we work. Unfortunately, they can also be detached and not know how to realize their vision. Doer Work Style.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 20, 2020

The Project Management Institute says, "high-performing companies manage risk in conjunction with projects and programs far more often than low performers do." How can you help your company manage risks and become a high performer? Let's look at ways to become a project risk management evangelist.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

They are typically involved in the approval process and can either make a project difficult or extremely easy—depending on how well they’re managed via a stakeholder management plan. Given their influence, it’d be unwise to neglect your stakeholder management plan. How to Make a Stakeholder Management Plan.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2025

The final group, Freeze, comprises individuals who remain passive in the initial stages, unsure how to cope with the perceived threat of change. These levers can be treated as practical guidance that will allow you to influence effectively pragmatically. Conclusion Changes are an inevitable part of the workplace.

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Planio

JANUARY 6, 2025

Jump to a section: The magic of getting organized: How small adjustments can radically change your life How to get more organized at work and in life 1. Reduced risk of burnout. Burnout is a real risk, especially in project management, so investing time in staying organized prevents you from becoming overwhelmed.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 18, 2018

How to Reach Your Audience. Once you know who you’re selling the product to, next comes figuring out how you can get your message to them. Where do they get their information, and who are the people or places that are influencing their purchases? What, for example, are the buyer’s pain points?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Positions at this level carry a significant amount of influence over strategic direction and policy. You could be the project sponsor for significant high-profile projects with far-reaching impact, political sensitivities or business criticality, and high-risk dependencies across the business. Strategy isnt something static any longer.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 22, 2021

Project managers must use their leadership skills to influence the stakeholders. How persuasive are you? The post How to Manage Stakeholder Conflict appeared first on Project Risk Coach. Problem-solving leads to a mutual commitment by the stakeholders with greater buy-in and support. Some big, some small.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. You might have landed here for the same reason: studying for the PMP exam and wondering how to make sense of this nothing-y term. They influence how we do the work. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective. First, there’s a big problem in business concerning how to implement strategy. Where the leader outlines a vision, the manager works to take people towards that vision.

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