Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I’ve been managing projects for over 20 years and many of my projects and programs have had periods of Red… sometimes for a long time! Or some other criteria as defined in your project management process internally, that specifies what Red means for you. Don’t be that project manager! I know what that feels like! It happens.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Risk is something every leader knows well. We all need to become comfortable with some risks. We are never going to eliminate all risks. What Is Risk Mitigation? It involves a process that we’ll explore in a moment but basically addresses the top risks in order to fully protect the project. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 13, 2021

There is heavy equipment, crews working in precarious situations and complicated logistics to manage. How do you meet your deadline while managing all that risk? The answer is construction risk management. It can be mind-bogglingly complex, which is you should make a detailed construction risk management plan.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

If you have a project communication plan , like our free template, then you have a way to get information out to those who need it, in a way that is understandable and actionable. The Importance of a Communication Plan. Everything you do when managing a project is partially if not entirely a communicative process. What are they?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Managing real estate projects is better served with real estate project management software than struggling with Excel spreadsheets or, worse, trying to stay organized on loose sheets of paper. What Is Real Estate Project Management Software? The following is a short list of these essential tools.

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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. Frankly, he did not know how.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 27, 2025

Scrum is designed to empower teams, enhance collaboration, and increase adaptability. Yet, many teams fall into the trap of pre-assigning tasks at the start of a Sprint, believing it boosts efficiency. Pre-assigning tasks undermines self-management, reduces adaptability, and shifts focus away from the Sprint Goal.

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Binfire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Wedding planning can be as intricate and detail-oriented as any large-scale project. Just like project managers prepare for unforeseen risks in their professional endeavors, wedding planners and couples must anticipate and manage potential issues that could arise before or during the big day.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Salesforce is primarily a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, not project management software. However, these tend to be lightweight tools that aren’t comprehensive project management software and they’re also expensive. Does Salesforce Have a Built-in Project Management Tool? What Is Salesforce?

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As a project manager, you constantly juggle a million tasks at once. This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Finally, we demonstrate how upgrading to project management software adds efficiency to the process. That’s why professional services firms use project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with multiple project planning and scheduling tools.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2024

Having a control plan helps production achieve these goals. To do this, manufacturers must understand what a control plan is, the different types of control plans and the steps to make a control plan for manufacturing. What Is a Control Plan? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scheduling tasks to meet deadlines, assign resources and estimate costs are fundamental to the planning phase in project management. One of the most important tools for project managers to accomplish this is project timeline software. It also improves team communication. What Is Project Timeline Software?

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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? 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?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The project management software is expensive, complicated and not collaborative. No wonder project teams look for open-source Microsoft Project alternatives. Let’s look at several open-source Microsoft Project alternatives and see what they have to offer, where they succeed as project management software and where they fall short.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 24, 2022

Poor risk management is costly. Program managers are caught off guard by emerging risks. And these risks may turn into issues costing more time and money. We can identify risks early. We can assess and prioritize our risks, allowing us to make better use of our limited time. Program Management.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 15, 2025

Making sure that work is being done as planned and meeting deadlines is how projects stay on schedule. Job tracking software is a tool or system designed to help businesses, teams or individuals monitor, manage and track the progress of tasks, projects or jobs throughout their life cycle. What Is Job Tracking Software?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

But when you break down large chunks of the work into smaller pieces, suddenly it’s manageable. That’s basically what any project management methodology is all about. The software development life cycle (SDLC) is how it’s done in software development. What Is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? SDLC Phases.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2024

This is called scenario planning. To better position a business to be prepared to respond to the unknown, learn what scenario planning is and what the different types of scenario planning are. What Is Scenario Planning? Scenario planning is different from forecasting. All have advantages and disadvantages.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I've seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. Lots of senior managers. There is a reason that project management has a code of ethics. If you need to handover work to your manager , then make sure you're doing that quickly and with all the relevant details. Not talking about problems Surprises are bad.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s where a process called demand planning comes in. What Is Demand Planning? Demand planning is a cross-functional process that businesses use to meet customer demand while avoiding supply chain or inventory management disruptions. That’s beneficial for your business’ supply chain management and inventory management.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2024

We often think of risk as a negative force, something to be avoided or mitigated. If you ask most middle managers what their main job is, a majority will reflect that they manage the flow of work to their people and manage the risks of the work. This could involve personal gratitude, public recognition, or bonuses.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Stage-Gate® process is a process model for the targeted development of innovations - for example, in the form of products and services. In the second part, we now dive deeper into the strengths and weaknesses of the Stage-Gate® process as well as potential pitfalls and responsibilities. Weaknesses of the Stage-Gate® process.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

You’ve heard the phrase, “Always have a Plan B.” ” Well, “Plan B” is just common vernacular for what’s known as a contingency plan. In other words, a contingency plan is put in place in case the primary plan that you’re executing doesn’t unfold as expected.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. Using a risk breakdown structure (RBS) is how you prepare for the unexpected. A risk breakdown structure is great for identifying and prioritizing risks so you know which will be more or less impactful. The Four Categories of Risk in a Project.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2025

Resources are limited, but your ability to manage them to fulfill the needs of your project isn’t. One of the many challenges that face project managers is how to guide their project to a successful end without enough resources. We suggest a two-step process to help your resource management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 18, 2021

For any company to profit from a product, there must be a strategic plan in place to produce just enough to meet that need. Aggregate planning is a technique to create an equilibrium between demand and capacity. Let’s take a look at what aggregate production planning is and some aggregate planning strategies.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

That’s why smart businesses plan for the future as best they can through strategic planning. By planning strategically for the future, a business can anticipate potential unknowns and embark on a journey where they’re most likely to achieve their goals. What Is a Strategic Plan? Which Businesses Need Strategic Planning?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. What’s so bad about scope creep anyway?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You’ve made the product or developed a great service, now you need to create a marketing plan. Your marketing plan defines the strategies that your organization will use to reach target customers, outperform competitors and position your brand. Basically, it’s taking a marketing plan and executing it.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s a cliché to say that nothing is constant except for change, but the adage certainly applies to anyone who has ever managed a project. Teams get sick. Whatever the change, it must be managed and analyzed, then accepted or rejected. Change control is the process used to manage all these variables. Supply chains break.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2023

How COQ does this, especially in project management, is what we’ll define. But we’ll also discuss the cost of good quality vs. the cost of poor quality and show you how to measure COQ. Whether you’re manufacturing products or delivering a service, project management software can help you with the cost of quality.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 9, 2025

TL;DR: The Alignment-to-Value Pipeline Effective product development requires both strategic alignment and healthy Product Backlog management. By implementing proper alignment tools, separating discovery from delivery, and maintaining appropriate backlog size (3-6 sprints), teams can build products that truly matter.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

They can include department heads, investors, manufacturers, board members or simply team members. 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. What is Stakeholder Management?

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 21, 2021

From the beginning to the end of a project, the project manager and team must plan, execute, and deliver the required products and services while interacting with stakeholders. Project managers are not lone rangers. Project Management Institute. Keep your project management teams small.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

Planning for a project is essentially choosing one path forward to achieve your goals and objectives. There are many ways to proceed, but through research, experience and good judgement, the best route is picked when creating a project plan. But things don’t always work out as planned. What Is Technical Debt?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Teams are not evolving beyond the laid out frameworks or methods. In my experience, I have seen the frameworks, methods become practices to be followed only to showcase a client that the team is doing agile. I once worked for a customer, who had outsourced their software development to 3 different vendors.

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