Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Plus, there are technical skills we have to consider -- employers definitely look for those too. If you consider competency frameworks from the Association for Project Management (APM), or the guidance from the Project Management Institute (PMI), there are many more core skills listed.

Technical Review 401

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Influencer 401

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a not-for-profit membership association, project management certification and standards organization. It does require strict scrum roles however.

Technical Review 505

Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 505

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. You might have landed here for the same reason: studying for the PMP exam and wondering how to make sense of this nothing-y term. PMI splits OPAs into two categories: Plans, processes, and documents.

Process 433

Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 433

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Or what you can do for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? PMI reports an expected global need for 25 million new project professionals by 2030. That’s due to: an increase in the number of jobs requiring project management-oriented skills (i.e. PMI do accredit some degree programs. That’s about 2.3

Technical Review 406

Technical Review PMO Healthcare Retail 406

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? If you hold a PMP ® , PgMP ® , PfMP ® or PMI-PBA ® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years. If you hold a PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , PMI-SP ® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in a three-year cycle. You’re in the right place!

2023 441

2023 PMI Certification Software Review 441

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 21, 2023

Hopefully, the time I’ve taken to work through and review the courses will save you time making the right decision for your career. It’s a true contender and you won’t go wrong by studying the material in the course, regardless of where you are in your career. Both flavors are very similar, and they share 6 courses between them.

Certification 294

Certification Technical Review PMI Agile 294

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This article, Bridging the PM Competency Gap [Book Review] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. These courses are strong on the technical elements of project management. There are plenty of proposals, case studies and ideas but (rightly) no suggestion that the authors can do it all for you.

Technical Review 306

Technical Review 2015 PMO Energy 306

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? If you hold a PMP ® , PgMP ® , PfMP ® or PMI-PBA ® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years. If you hold a PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , PMI-SP ® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in a three-year cycle. You’re in the right place!

2020 350

2020 PMI Certification Technical Review 350

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager.

Technical Review 349

Technical Review Prince2 PMI Certification 349

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. If you are studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this is the article you need to help you break down and understand the contents of the exam.

Technical Review 307

Technical Review Software Review PMI 2023 307

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2021

Meeting management skills are no longer part of the Exam Content Outline (ECO), which you can download from the PMI website. Even if you aren’t studying to become a PMP ® it never hurts to remind yourself what good meeting best practices look like. 3: Check Your Tech. There was lots of downtime. And no clear objectives.

Technical Review 459

Technical Review Influencer PMI Software Review 459

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In 2020, AXELOS, the awarding body for the PRINCE2 family of certifications, launched a version specifically aimed at the US market, with relevant vocabulary and case studies. PRINCE2 includes a discussion of how to start up a project and practical detail on change control; something studying for the PMP exam alone won’t give you.

Prince2 430

Prince2 Underperforming Technical Team Certification PMI 430

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

The new version is also packed with updated, relevant case studies. So, in the normal style of my book reviews, let me tell you more about what’s in the book and what else I thought about it. Virtual work is supported by communications technology that helps people to connect when far apart. What Is Virtual Leadership ?

Leadership 273

Leadership Technical Review 2016 2022 273

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

A Master’s degree in project management will give you a deep insight into the theory and technical skills required to work in a strategic project leadership role. Let’s say you already have a bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering or pretty much any other topic. Consider the length of study. Kyle Elliott.

Technical Review 311

Technical Review Certification PMI Leadership 311

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Merging required some major organizational changes such as introducing new technology, creating a new management team and alternation in business processes and policies. They were unable to adapt to upgraded technology and modern methods which, eventually caused the company to throw in the towel.

Planning 426

Planning Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 2010 426

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

It’s a statistical technical for quantifying risk. Here’s a simple example analysis to show you how to calculate EMV in a simple case study. For a while it was something considered important to study for the Project Management Professional ( PMP )® exam. Read Our Review. What is EMV? It has two options to consider.

Software Review 410

Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Risk 410

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

If you consider competency frameworks from the Association for Project Management (APM), or the guidance from the Project Management Institute (PMI), there are many more core skills listed. One in five projects is unsuccessful due to ineffective communication, according to research by PMI (The Essential Role of Communications, 2013).

Technical Review 358

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMI 358

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count.

PMI 361

PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 361

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

One product I came across recently is BrainBOK, and as you can guess from the name it’s a PMP® study tool. He kindly gave me access to the product for a short while so that I could review it for you. Study Flashcards. It’s an app from Harwinder Singh, the project management expert behind the PMP® prep blog, Deep Fried Brain.

Software Review 150

Software Review Technical Review PMI 2016 150

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

RapidStart PMO: Online Project Management Training Review. He is a former Chair of PMI and has extensive speaking experience around the world. This is all about making sure your PMO is more than just technically successful: your executives need to be happy with what you are doing too, and feel that you are adding value.

PMO 166

PMO Technical Review Software Review Certification 166

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else — it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. This is an easy one to decide to do, less so to follow it through as you actually have to study and then take an exam. But it’s worth it.

Certification 315

Certification Software Review PMI Technical Review 315

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A feasibility study is done to make sure the project is worth pursuing. When the site is complete, the plans and findings are reviewed by local government officials. A construction change order will be used to manage any changes whether due to equipment failure, weather or client requests. A site analysis is also conducted.

Construction 370

Construction Process Project Life Cycle Software Review 370

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. There are a number of project management certification schemes run by professional bodies like PMI and APM. Mayte ‘found’ IT project management after studying chemical engineering.

Technical Review 284

Technical Review 2022 Certification Prince2 284

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Follows PMI practice and aligns with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). A well-researched book for prompting thinking about how we communicate with a focus on how to simplify communication and make the best use of technology. At 700-ish pages this is a desk reference rather than a quick guide.

2015 286

2015 2013 2011 Technical Review 286

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.

2020 130

2020 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence PMI 130

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2019

Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else – it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. This is an easy one to decide to do, less so to follow it through as you actually have to study and then take an exam. Create a Professional Development Plan.

Certification 337

Certification PMO PMI 2018 337

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

That’s been part of the PMI resource management processes for as long as I can remember, but in reality, project managers often don’t have the seniority or authority to simply secure resources just by asking. Interested in how these managing multiple projects statistics differ from other research I've done?

2024 288

2024 PMO Governance Government 288

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

I could write my book without his case study. Most post-implementation reviews end up with a list of lessons captured. It just isn’t — my personal skills have developed as has my technical ability to do my job. And I told him so. I also cancelled our meeting. Career-limiting because: People find out if you lie.

Underperforming Technical Team 351

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 351

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 15, 2017

Here’s a lesson I’m thankful I learned early in my career: successful engineering projects rely more on non-technical skills than technical skills. It’s not that the technical skills aren’t important – they are. cited that $122 million was wasted for every $1 billion invested due to poor project performance.

Engineering 150

Engineering Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Leadership 150

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I could write my book without his case study (and I did). Read next: My review of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't and Why by Donald Asher. Not doing lessons learned Most post-implementation reviews end up with a list of lessons captured. It just isn't -- my personal skills have developed as has my technical ability to do my job.

Underperforming Technical Team 270

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 270

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Top 25 Project Management Influencers Elizabeth Harrin With over 20 years of experience as a seasoned project manager, Elizabeth Harrin has made a name for herself as both a project leader and an educator, lending her expertise to prominent technology companies.

2025 111

2025 Influencer Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

This is an edited version of a white paper I wrote with some colleagues for the PMI EMEA Summit in Barcelona. We wonder whether this desire to investigate and move to new technology comes from this new project management tools market configuration or it is its cause. Comparing Tools Against A Case Study.

Software Review 150

Software Review Software Technical Review PMI 150

LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In Susanne’s book, 2018 PMI research shows that only 52% of projects finish on time, only 69% meet their business objectives, and, for every $1 billion spent, organizations are losing $97 million. The post Book Review: The Power of Project Leadership appeared first on LiquidPlanner. These statistics are bleak.

Leadership 112

Leadership Technical Review PMI 2018 112

nTask

MAY 3, 2019

Today, technology and businesses have gone through a metamorphosis that has led to such organizations in dire need for certified project managers. The Project Management Professional certification is accredited with the Project Management Institute (PMI). However, written tests for non-tech savvy individuals are priced at $555.

Certification 159

Certification 2019 PMI Technical Review 159

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

People, processes, and technology, also referred to as the golden triangle, are essential for successful project implementation. Similarly, equipment, technology, and processes amplify workforce efficiency. Simultaneously, people also need a plethora of appropriate tools and technology to complete their work. Essential read.

Construction 363

Construction Estimate Technical Review Software Review 363

Online PM Courses

JULY 8, 2018

The PMI is currently the most widely used source of professional project management accreditation. To win your coveted CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP, to will need to chalk up enough education Contact Hours. The PMI has deliberately chosen the term ‘contact hours’ It might have chose ‘education hours’ but it did not.

PMI 92

PMI Certification Agile Technical Review 92

Zen Project Management

JULY 29, 2014

It was an ok case study with some interesting information, but it wasn't a motivational keynote to get us all charged up. Everything from is TDD dead? (it it isn't) to budgeting around technical debt. The original keynote speaker, Aneesh Chopra, apparently had to cancel. Ron and Chet showed their extensive years of experience.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Software Review PMI Agile 100