Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 20, 2022

Meeting a project sponsor for the first time is an opportunity to impress. But what do you actually talk about when you meet a project sponsor for the first time? One of the best training courses I attended for Project Management was on influencing strategies with Learning Tree. I follow up with a 1-to-1 if I can.

2016 410

2016 Influencer Risk Management Risk 410

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 9, 2025

Internal stakeholders are crucial for project success because they have direct control or influence over the resources, processes and policies that drive the project forward. They manage the project team, resources, timelines and budgets, ensuring the project meets its objectives.

Influencer 221

Influencer Executing Risk Management Governance 221

ProjectManager.com

JULY 9, 2024

For example, project managers will likely meet in person with their teams. It depends on their influence and impact on the project. It can also give teams the tools they need to execute change and managers visibility into that process to ensure it meets deadlines and budgets.

Change Management 457

Change Management Planning Underperforming Technical Team Controlling 457

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

I like to talk about project managers being the glue that holds the team together, and we do that through discussion, conversation, facilitated meetings and chat. You will also need to consider the frequency and detail preferred by the most influential stakeholders so that you can meet their expectations from the beginning.

Communications Management 312

Communications Management Underperforming Technical Team Cadence Monitoring 312

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. They also ensure that those changes are meeting the goals of the organization. A change champion catalyzes action and shepherds successful change in the organization.

Change Management 466

Change Management Executing Monitoring Planning 466

ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2024

Many factors influence the jobs that are beyond the control of field service managers, such as traffic, availability of parts and jobs that take longer than expected. Capacity Planning Template Capacity planning helps field service managers ensure they have the service technicians needed to meet demand.

Transportation 443

Transportation Manufacturing Technical Support Engineering 443

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2025

When Im mentoring project managers, one of the key things I hear time and time again is that they want to be given more responsibility and have greater influence over the work. No one is going to consider you influential if you cant get your point across in a meeting. A certificate can show that youve achieved a baseline in competence.

Influencer 199

Influencer Sustainability Governance Government 199

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2024

Scope: Whether the project can be completed as originally detailed, including client requirements and the features and tasks needed to meet those expectations. Time: Determines whether the project can be completed within the planned timeframe. Cost: Looks at if the project is completed within the budget.

Software Review 418

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Closing Project Life Cycle 418

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 16, 2024

If you’ve done everything in your power to get them to work together: regular team meetings, cross-functional workshops, bringing people together in person and virtually – and nothing is working, then escalation might be the answer. When you can’t break down the silos Teams that work in silos are difficult.

Budget 370

Budget Controlling Influencer Process 370

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2025

What Is a Lessons Learned Meeting? A lessons learned meeting is a structured discussion held during or at the end of a project to review experiences, challenges and successes. During the meeting, team members and stakeholders share insights on what worked well, what didnt and areas for improvement.

Software Review 221

Software Review Development Team Review Risk Management Risk 221

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2021

A stakeholder map is a visual, four-quadrant influence-interest matrix used to identify stakeholders and categorize them in terms of their influence and interest in the project. A stakeholder with both a high level of influence and interest needs to be managed closely. Try it for yourself today! What Is a Stakeholder Map?

Influencer 443

Influencer Closing Monitoring Executing 443

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

They ensure that every task, meeting, and effort aligns with the shared goal. Their influence extends beyond the confines of their team, shaping a broader ecosystem that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Outcome-Focused Approach: A rockstar Scrum Master keeps the team laser-focused on outcomes.

SCRUM 202

SCRUM 2024 Certification Risk Management 202

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Stakeholders: Stakeholders influence project initiation by providing input on business needs, feasibility and strategic fit. Stakeholder Register: Identifies key stakeholders, their roles, interests and influence on the project. Their input helps refine the scope, mitigate risks and ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.

Software Review 221

Software Review PMO Technical Review Risk Management 221

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 3, 2021

This is a measure of how much influence they have over actions and outcomes. Together, an assessment of these three elements can tell you how engaged a stakeholder is or will be in the work and how they could influence the project. This group has high power and also high legitimacy to influence the project.

Influencer 482

Influencer Government Governance Defining 482

Kiron Bondale

MAY 3, 2020

Culture is defined by all of the individuals who make up the team but what you do as their leader will heavily influence how team development goes. And this starts with an effective kick-off meeting. If you had run kick-off meetings as a mere formality before, their importance is much greater now.

Influencer 318

Influencer Defining Closing Initiating 318

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 9, 2022

Stakeholders are very important because they can have a positive or negative influence on the project with their decisions. You’re going to have to learn to use stakeholder maps to identify who your key stakeholders are and make sure you meet their requirements. The stakeholder has a vest interest in the project. Types of Stakeholders.

Influencer 505

Influencer Software Review Government Governance 505

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 2, 2025

The goal of service design is to make services more effective, efficient and enjoyable for the users, while also meeting business objectives. Identify Target Customers This ensures that the service is tailored to meet the needs, preferences and expectations of the right audience.

Process 366

Process Underperforming Technical Team Monitoring Innovation 366

ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2024

If some are over- or underallocated, the team’s workload can be balanced quickly to keep them as productive as needed to meet demand. ProjectManager has resource allocation tools that manage teams to meet demand. Demand management is a crucial part of any business strategy so they have stock on hand to meet customer needs.

Process 472

Process Software Review Manufacturing Underperforming Technical Team 472

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They serve the same purpose – to influence the context and environment for the project – except they are external influences instead of internal influences.

Process 459

Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 459

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It's about understanding the problems to be solved, making informed decisions, adapting to change, and delivering outcomes that meet or exceed expectations. This approach enhances product relevance and user satisfaction and encourages customer loyalty by showing that their input directly influences product development.

2024 202

2024 Influencer Estimate Defining 202

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

And you can control and influence how you say something by understanding paraverbal communication. Paraverbal communication involves the use of nonverbal cues such as tone and volume to influence how your message is received. Set the expectation for meetings that you are all camera on when it makes sense to do so.

Technical Review 479

Technical Review Influencer Closing Controlling 479

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 6, 2025

Meeting Regulatory or Compliance Requirements When operating in highly regulated industries (e.g., Mapping their roles, expectations and influence helps in effective communication and decision-making throughout the pilot. To test the feasibility and avoid costly mistakes.

Risk Management 332

Risk Management Manufacturing Construction Telecoms 332

Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2025

Rather than concentrating decision-making at higher levels, it empowers specific accountabilities: the Product Owner holds authority over product decisions, the Developers over implementation decisions, and the Scrum Master influences and guides based on authority over the process framework.

SCRUM 116

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Government 116

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s the difference between doing a reasonable job and being seen as a strategic influencer at work. I think this domain is my favorite because I know from first-hand experience how much of a career difference it can make. Note for PMP exam takers: 8% of your exam questions will be from this domain. Yes, that’s right!

PMI 476

PMI Technical Review Influencer Leadership 476

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Influences the estimates given by the team. I have seen in my personal experience where the bearers of this role conduct one-on-one formal meetings with Developers to identify and create their career path; talk about their promotions and so on. This person keeps on making decisions for the team. Pushes technical choices on the team.

SCRUM 207

SCRUM Influencer Estimate 207

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You have a deadlines to meet and budgets to keep. 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.

Closing 447

Closing Initiating Influencer Software Review 447

Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Which stakeholders have the most power and influence? Let’s look at some practical ways that you can better engage and influence your project stakeholders at the right times in your project lifecycle. I invite key stakeholders to my initial project meetings as we are developing the project charter.

PMO 341

PMO Influencer Estimate Initiating 341

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

These are usually a combination of things, from the delivery of the final product or service meeting the quality expectations set up the stakeholders to finishing the project on time and within budget. This involves identifying stakeholders and defining the level of power and influence they have on the project.

Influencer 369

Influencer Executing Software Review Budget 369

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

Ensuring teams have these skills allows them to maintain influence with a variety of stakeholders – a critical component for making change. The PMI website defines Power Skills like this: These interpersonal skills include collaborative leadership, communication, an innovative mindset, for-purpose orientation, and empathy.

2022 477

2022 PMI Certification Leadership 477

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 28, 2021

Use your interpersonal skills to influence the resource manager and others who select the team members. Improve the Interactions Interactions come through daily one-on-one conversations, emails, team meetings, and teamwork. Use meeting agendas. What should you do if resources are preassigned ? How About You?

Influencer 397

Influencer Executing Risk Management Initiating 397

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 7, 2022

HBR reports some very obvious ideas for how to make your team more productive like: Clarifying expectations Setting a good example Making meetings shorter. Don’t just make meetings shorter, cancel them. Cancel one meeting a week and see what suffers. In fact, rethink meetings totally. Probably nothing.

Underperforming Technical Team 447

Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Sustainability Leadership 447

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

A PM can assist with these types of issues and have a positive influence on the team. Project teams believe they are just busy scheduling meetings, implementing stringent processes and asking for project status. Consider choosing the right meeting frequency based on project type, size and complexity.

Software Engineering 167

Software Engineering Leadership Consulting Influencer 167

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Since good decision-making is critical for good leadership and guidance, project managers need to know how heuristics (mental disposition) and biases (personal inclinations) influence a project manager’s decisions. Can you see how this might happen in project scheduling meetings? What are heuristics?

Technical Review 493

Technical Review 2007 Finance Estimate 493

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2017

That’s why the scope of the project requires approval of the project stakeholders, to make sure it the project meets everyone’s needs. Any change that is going to influence the project needs to be uncovered. How To Define Scope in Your Project. Now let’s move from the abstract to the practical.

Underperforming Technical Team 529

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Defining Infrastructure 529

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

That affects how people make choices – and we can influence those choices by how we frame a statement. Framing occurs when people identify the key issues in a situation and then present them in a way that will influence the decision that is made. In other words, we seek out loss aversion more than we seek out gains.

Influencer 412

Influencer Defining Estimate Risk Management 412

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

You’re in a meeting, half-listening, half-wondering if you’re out of snacks, and someone hits you with the dreaded question: “Why are we doing this again?” Here are a few benefits: Empathy : Teams gain a deeper understanding of business/users’ pain points, resulting in solutions that better meet actual needs.

Healthcare 209

Healthcare Consulting Defining Sustainability 209

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

Hence, it’s important to know all possible constraints, their influences on each other and the project management tools that address those constraints. Let’s assume you’re running out of time and need to meet a certain due date. Stakeholders could have a significant influence on decisions that need to be taken.

Technical Review 393

Technical Review Software Review Sustainability Risk Management 393