Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It’s like agile project management for decision making: taking small steps towards a larger goal. This information can be gathered from a variety of sources, including research, interviews, and surveys. Next, break down the goal into smaller, more manageable pieces. What project management approach should we use for delivery?

Government 348

Government Governance Risk Management Influencer 348

Scrum.org

JULY 9, 2023

Goal-setting theory (Locke, 1981) shows that people are more motivated by short-term, tangible goals than by long-term goals, especially when they can influence the goals being set. Chow & Cao (2008) surveyed 109 Agile projects. Why don't you give the Agile/Scrum Team Survey a try? Check: [link]

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2008 2022 SCRUM Influencer 187

WorkOtter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Taking a strategic approach to the prioritization, management, and execution of projects is at the heart of Project Portfolio Management (PPM). However, some issues complicate the successful management and execution of multiple projects, causing ppm implementation challenges. Key Project Portfolio Management Challenges 1.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 5, 2022

This often happens when teams cannot influence impediments or don't know how to do so, and their well-intentioned improvements remain superficial. Happy-Clappy-Scrum often happens when teams cannot influence impediments or don’t know how to do so, and their well-intentioned improvements remain superficial. 10 Examples of quick tips.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Closing 212

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: A Survey By Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. & Abstract The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project management is revolutionizing traditional practices, bringing about profound changes in how projects are planned, executed, and monitored.

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Artificial Inteligence 2023 Consulting Innovation 59

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 7, 2023

I’ve been managing projects for over 20 years and I found the Google Project Management Certificate capstone course quite tricky. For more general tips on how to earn the Google project management certificate quickly, read the story of how I passed the certificate in a week. Recommended Google Project Management Certificate 5.0

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Certification Software Review Estimate Risk Management 319

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago. Project management trends shape our profession. So what are the emerging trends in project management that are going to shape how you do your job in the future? How project management is evolving. Managing a hybrid team.

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2022 PMO Risk Management Artificial Inteligence 490

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. What is project communication management? who support it.

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Communications Management Underperforming Technical Team Cadence Monitoring 347

LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Are you thinking about introducing agile processes to your project management methodology? If you are trying to make the move to agile project management in your development group, telling people that work will be organized differently might not go down so well. But now it’s time to dive into the details and decide.

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Agile Cadence Estimate Risk Management 174

Velociteach

MARCH 6, 2024

Making good decisions is a critical project management skill. In a McKinsey survey , only 20% of respondents stated their companies excelled in decision-making. Organizations have a culture that influences the project team’s sub-culture. How do they feel about risk, empowerment, accountability, hierarchy, and control?

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Cadence 2014 2024 Influencer 89

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Whenever there is a difficult change to implement, a challenging initiative to lead, a troublesome task to overcome, something to be done, or something that exceeds the capacity of operating teams, we call in a project manager. I have spoken about this with many PMI members, my project team members, business owners and other project managers.

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Energy Finance Prince2 PMI 406

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Join us as we dissect this pivotal triad and its influence on project success. In Agile Product Management, the triad (often compared to a 3-legged stool)refers to the integral relationship between the Product Goal, stakeholders, and the Product Backlog. Each one influences and is influenced by the others.

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Influencer Development Team Review Agile SCRUM 165

Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

Professional Scrum revolves around the accountabilities, events, and artifacts of Scrum, and recognizes that its foundation is built on values and principles of people who work together to optimize value, build discipline, and influence culture. For many of us, it may be natural to be managing things - backlogs, events, and burndowns.

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SCRUM Agile Leadership Influencer 235

Scrum.org

MAY 2, 2022

Psychological safety is defined by Amy Edmonson as the degree to which people are willing to take interpersonal risks. Examples of interpersonal risks are: admitting mistakes, disagreeing with others, and learning something new. Scrum Team Survey. So if you haven’t already done so, take the Scrum Team Survey with your team.

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Consulting SCRUM Influencer Risk Management 204

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 7, 2017

Practical Tips for Identifying, Analyzing, and Influencing Your Stakeholders Projects can be engaging and even enjoyable, or it can be a source of aggravation and stress. One of the most critical elements of project management is developing relationships with key stakeholders—individuals, groups, and organizations.

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Influencer Risk Management Controlling Risk 186

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 30, 2021

The construction project manager role is a unique position, though it shares many of the attributes associated with any kind of project manager. If you’re looking for an experienced construction project manager, you need to understand their job. What Does a Construction Project Manager Do? Managing supplies.

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Construction Certification Budget Logistics 328

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Do you need help managing a diverse array of stakeholders in your projects? A clear, actionable framework that simplifies stakeholder prioritization and analysis and enhances your ability to engage effectively with each stakeholder according to their influence and interest would help address this dilemma.

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Technical Review Software Review Influencer Healthcare 52

Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

Project Success by Planned vs. Actual Metrics: Traditional project management focuses on executing according to plan, but Agile values responding to change over following a plan. Perceived Control: Metrics such as “utilization” or “work hours” can give managers a false sense of control and predictability.

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Agile Software Review 2021 Estimate 187

Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

Your suggestions include surveys, talks, interviews, team meetings, games, exercises, or including other parties like stakeholders or line managers, and other useful practices. Not providing enough guidance or support for the team to effectively manage conflicts. Comment : Spot on, again.

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ChatGPT Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review 179

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. “Do I need a degree in project management?”

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Technical Review Prince2 PMI Certification 350

Velociteach

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Assign the Project Manager Assign the project manager as early as possible- the sooner, the better. Skilled project managers possess process and domain expertise that can inform and guide the project’s direction. Without knowing the backstory, the project manager is operating at a disadvantage.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Construction 73

Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These unconscious biases can influence who we hire (and listen to), the decisions we make, and what we prioritize in our daily lives — and not always for the better. One survey found that nearly 40% of people frequently experience bias that leads to unfair treatment based on factors such as their age, gender, or race.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Influencer 88

Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2021

Nils Dimmers suggests to rate yourself against the feedback you get from your surroundings: “If the team and management are very happy with the development of the team and how the Scrum Master supports that, you’re probably doing a good job”. They do not manage or lead the team by telling them what to do or how to do it.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Agile Risk Management 249

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. Their influence extends far beyond mere event facilitation, as they work towards elevating the overall proficiency and effectiveness of the Scrum team and the organization as a whole.

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SCRUM Agile Software Review Software 176

LiquidPlanner

JUNE 14, 2023

If there’s one thing that my career as a project manager has taught me, it’s that while the fundamentals of delivering a good project don’t change much, the environment in which we have to do the delivery is constantly changing. Here are five project management trends that have been top of mind for me.

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2023 Artificial Inteligence Generative AI 2025 158

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Being able to manage non-functional requirements is something you’re probably going to have to help users with, as in my experience, they tend to default to thinking only about features. Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are. They are the product specifications. Documenting requirements.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Budget Software Review 413

Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 6, 2019

But after finishing the book, I realized that there is a much more compelling example of the challenges experienced with risk asymmetry in many large organizations, namely with those staff who are responsible for developing the policies, standards and methods used by teams for delivering projects or products.

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Controlling PMO Performance Measurement Influencer 180

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. Often an internal senior department manager, client account manager or supplier project manager/representative. Project manager: the person leading the project (you).

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Government Governance Risk Management Technical Review 371

Ron Rosenhead

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Additionally, project managers also suggest that sponsor styles range from micro managing the project to the other end of the spectrum; taking no interest at all in the project and everything between. The survey gave poor results. Of just over 1500 surveyed). Project managers – you can help to educate your sponsor!

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2015 Influencer PMI Risk Management 170

The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Whether we are leading a digital transformation of existing content or the launch of a new website, we can learn much from our project management colleagues. That list of elements should ring familiar to project managers. Tangible examples include monetary assets, market share, and tools.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Development Team Review 2013 Underperforming Technical Team 88

Inloox

AUGUST 26, 2020

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has been conducting surveys, questioning international organizations and project managers on a regular basis since 2006. For this year's edition of the report, PMI interviewed around 4000 project management specialists, executives and employees from a wide range of industries and countries.

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2020 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence PMI 130

Scrum.org

MAY 20, 2022

Not only do you understand the business perspective your stakeholders have, but also share the technical side that might influence the development process. In turn, that allows your team to reduce the risk of wasting time and money on unnecessary features while also creating opportunities to capitalize on emerging insights.

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Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Initiating 210

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. Let us begin with the basics.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Estimate 309

Planio

MARCH 11, 2024

Project management is a risky business. Risk management is the art of anticipating potentially project-derailing dangers and putting actionable steps in place to minimize their impact. Risk management is the art of anticipating potentially project-derailing dangers and putting actionable steps in place to minimize their impact.

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Risk Technical Review Risk Management Budget 88

WorkOtter

JULY 11, 2024

Creating a strategic PMO doesn’t require rebellion, here are some steps to take to bridge the gap between project management tactics and company goals. Project managers (PMs) and the leaders in the Project Management Office (PMO) are crucial resources in any efficient business. Are other projects dependent on this project?

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PMO Healthcare Retail Leadership 78

Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, many digital transformation initiatives struggle to deliver the expected financial value, with more than half lagging behind original estimates, according to a Gartner survey of CIOs. Portfolio Management: Turning Strategy into Plans A big part of portfolio management focuses on planning.

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Underperforming Technical Team PMO Initiating Risk Management 97

LiquidPlanner

MAY 31, 2022

Project management has been a job since the Egyptians mapped out plans for pyramids – and probably before that too. I’ve been around project management most of my professional career, which has given me over 20 years on the job. As project managers, we need tools that empower us to lead our projects. Thank goodness. .

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Artificial Inteligence 2011 2021 PMO 155