Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

Mike was a functional project manager in an organization where I managed a PMO. But his projects were trending in the wrong direction and his manager was not happy with Mike's performance. In a one-on-one meeting, I asked Mike how he was identifying, analyzing, and managing his risks. People resist change.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. However, all three can use PMO templates to support project programs and portfolios. We’ve collected 15 free templates that are suitable for a PMO.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

There’s a lot riding on getting your PMO mission statement right. After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. Creating a powerful PMO mission statement doesn’t have to be difficult – but it does require some thought and careful planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 5, 2024

Given that 33% of project managers say they don’t have time to do stakeholder engagement, it’s important to find some time back – and your register is the first step. By the end of this mini-lesson, you’ll be able to create a fab stakeholder register and use it to help you manage the project successfully.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Unfortunately, many Project Management Offices (PMOs) become nothing more than a watchdog, one that ensures compliance to a strict set of rules. In this article, we will explore why this happens and what it takes for PMOs to become strategic enablers. PMOs Have Gone to the Dogs PMOs are started with the best of intentions.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Unlock the strategies to overcome key PMO hurdles—mastering resource management, driving change, and streamlining processes—with expert insight from Athena Smith, Senior Director, Portfolio Management. Athena currently leads the delivery of organizational priorities through portfolio management frameworks and best practices.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 18, 2021

I highlight 10 of the 40 PMO problems and provide ways to manage them. 10 PMO Problems and Solutions 1. No project sponsor or project charter for the implementation of the PMO. How to manage: Typically, a senior leader in your organization must make the decision to implement a PMO. What are the results?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2025

To ensure that the next project has fewer faults and more benefits, theres something in project management called lessons learned. Lets first define what lessons learned in project management means, then explain why they should be documented and how valuable information can be collected. What Are Lessons Learned in Project Management?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

Project managers are constantly making requests to the project management office (PMO). It’s used by PMOs to manage the requests they get from the many projects they’re overseeing. The process usually begins when a project initiator completes a project intake request form. That’s normal.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. Risk management. Expectation management. Stakeholder engagement.

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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. Step 1: Get outside the silo.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. For example: a project management artifact is the project closure document.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Strategic project management understands this. If you haven’t heard the term before, we’ll begin with a definition of strategic project management and explain how strategic projects differ from operational projects. What Is Strategic Project Management? Allocate resources, track time and manage tasks all from one screen.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’re searching for a project management job, you’ve no doubt come across a range of different job titles. The ‘project manager’ job descriptions have a wide variety of roles and duties, which can make it hard to know what’s right for you. Also known as a Technical Project Manager.)

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner July 24, 2024 The future of project management must have a balance between the tactical and strategic focus, in addition to a balance between digital and human. Q1) Based on your observation, what are the challenges facing project management now? Project Management (PM) 4.0

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2021

What makes a bad project manager? And how can you be a good project manager? A Bad Project Manager offloads the overall responsibility on others , claiming that they are just there to “oversee” things. A Bad Project Manager is a bystander, not a leader. A Bad Project Manager does not have a sense of structure and time.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These can influence the outcome of the project, program or portfolio so they must be managed. Both being beyond the control of the project team, and even the organization that initiated the project, enterprise environmental factors can affect the outcome of the project, both negatively and positively.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

If you’re searching for a project management job, you’ve no doubt come across a range of different job titles. Even the jobs called ‘project manager’ seem to have a lot of variation in roles and duties. What ‘project manager’ means to one business will be slightly different to how another company uses the term.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The stakeholder engagement plan is "a component of the project management plan that identifies the strategies and actions required to promote productive involvement of stakeholders in project or program decision making and execution ( PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition, Page 723 )." Manage expectations. What is a Stakeholder Engagement Plan?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RAG reporting is a good way to draw management’s attention to projects that need support. Let’s learn more about RAG in project management because it’s a really useful, visual way of communicating project status. What is RAG is project management? Check with your PMO. Senior management support is needed.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 13, 2024

I picked up a project from someone else not that long ago and I was three months into my management of it before I realized there wasn't a project charter. Project management can create a lot of paperwork, and it's not always the stuff you want or need. That was a bit of a headache to sort out. Let's define.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2019

I picked up a project from someone else not that long ago and I was three months into my management of it before I realised there wasn’t a project charter. Project management can create a lot of paperwork, and it’s not always the stuff you want or need. The most important document in the Project Initiation phase is the project charter.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. We’ll get to that in a moment as well as define project pipeline management. ProjectManager’s roadmaps help you manage your project pipeline.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

The previous project manager might have moved on to do something else and you’ve got the project as part of an internal reshuffle of resources. You won’t know if the risk log is sound and the resource planning sensible until you investigate. First, establish the authority that the project manager (that’s now you) has on this project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

They also are the main risk-taker and decision-maker on the project so it’s important to have them around. The project management plan is the responsibility of the project manager, although everyone in the team will end up having input to it. We recommend: Project Management Plan Template. You have a plan.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Someone decided that it was a good idea to bring project management into your organization. Perhaps it was your CEO or operations manager or IT Director. Project management has not been supported by your culture. When your organization introduced to project management, what were the problems project management was to address?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. This is done by using a project management maturity model. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible for anyone who is engaged to help an organisation set up a new PMO or advise on improvements to an existing PMO to reach out for some help.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This can be done through several project prioritization methods that allow portfolio managers to assess the feasibility, impact and potential value of a project. Program managers, portfolio managers and PMOs are responsible for prioritizing projects. Why Is Project Prioritization Important? Learn more. Scoring Model.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Does your organization invest in a Project Management Office (PMO)? If you are reading this then you must be considering setting up a PMO or have concluded your approach to project management is not working and you are in the process of analyzing, dismantling and preparing to rebuild it. PMP-certified project managers?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Project management is thriving. We’re just happy to help people manage their projects with our project management software , blog posts and videos that offer practical solutions to things like time management, using resources more effectively and managing teams. The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I've been managing projects and programs for more than 20 years. I've also had the joy and the pain of implementing three Project Management Offices (PMOs), two in Information Technology Departments and one Enterprise PMO. Through the years, I've noted many reasons that PMOs fail or struggle.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

An effective Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization is a must nowadays. It helps standardize project management practices, ensure alignment with organizational strategy, and provide oversight to deliver projects successfully. Therefore, weve compiled a list of 15 best PMO software tools. What is a PMO?

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

An effective Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization is a must nowadays. It helps standardize project management practices, ensure alignment with organizational strategy, and provide oversight to deliver projects successfully. Therefore, weve compiled a list of 15 best PMO software tools. What is a PMO?

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 13, 2019

According to PMI, "47% of unsuccessful projects fail to meet goals due to poor requirements management." Let's look at five things to start and five things to stop in requirements management. Project managers who work in a matrix environment should seek resource approval from stakeholder's managers early in the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2019

I have researched the best places to get free project management templates for download online. How to Use Free Project Management Templates. You can find free project management templates to download all over the internet. You can find free project management templates to download all over the internet.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

First we should start with a definition of program management. Each of these are projects with a project manager, but together they deliver a transformative change for the business. What is Program Management? Read next: Project Management versus Program Management. What is a Program Manager?

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