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Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

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This is done by a variety of skills and techniques, led by a project manager and includes defining project scope, identifying deliverables, managing risks and effective communication across teams. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), it “ensures that an organization can leverage its project selection and execution success.

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RAID Log Practitioner Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

As a project manager, we’re constantly tracking actions, risks, issues, and more – these are the bread-and-butter activities for project managers to keep the project on track. We dove deep into risk management and other areas, as well as the value of historical logging – and how this can save you! What is a RAID log?

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What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

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PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. Either way, it’s run by a PMO director. There are different types of PMOs, all headed by a PMO director. What Is a PMO Director? The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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Managing Multiple Projects: Statistics

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level. 16% have workloads prioritized by the PMO 17% have workloads prioritized by their manager And if you don’t have those in place, or another way, then the only option is to try to work out what is the most important work yourself. A project manager says.

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Book review: Risk Happens

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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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What are the Risk Management Roles in Projects and Programs?

Project Risk Coach

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. Information Technology) or in a Project Management Office (PMO).

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12 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Project Risk Management

Project Risk Coach

Mike was a functional project manager in an organization where I managed a PMO. In a one-on-one meeting, I asked Mike how he was identifying, analyzing, and managing his risks. His response revealed his belief in risk management but a lack of actual application with his teams. Failure to focus on the risks that matter.