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Real-life tips for managing Red projects and getting back to Green

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Maybe your estimates were poor or you forgot to add something into scope that you really should have worked out in advance. Managing stakeholder expectations Stakeholders tend to not like Red projects as they bring a lot of attention from senior leaders and the PMO. It’s the opportunity for the team to work together to course correct.

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Professional Services Industry Fundamentals

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Organizational Competencies: What They Are and How to Develop Them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I worked in the IT team at my old job. We did a fair amount of off-the-shelf software deployments, and we frequently made the point that we were a healthcare company, not a software development firm. I would not have said we had software development as one of our core organizational competencies. We didn’t need it. Leadership.

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PMOs Shifting from Watchdogs to Strategic Enablers

Project Risk Coach

First, organizations implement PMOs with a lack of clarity. Why does the organization need the PMO? What is the role of the PMO? How will the PMO engage with the senior leaders? Second, the PMO fails to ask for feedback and incrementally evolve. How PMOs Can Become Strategic Enablers 1.

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What are the Risk Management Roles in Projects and Programs?

Project Risk Coach

Having designated risk roles ensures that significant risks receive attention and allows everyone on the team to focus on completing the project successfully. First, sponsors develop and cast the project’s vision, including goals , risk appetite , and risk thresholds. Information Technology) or in a Project Management Office (PMO).

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The 2021 Project Management Report

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You’ll learn: What delivery approach is the most common How many project managers have considered leaving the profession Why the top career goal for project managers is not what experienced professionals want How many projects a project manager runs How many people in an average project team What keeps project managers up at night And lots more.

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Top Project Management Conferences of 2020

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It’s not a bad practice, but why save it for once a year? A software development conference with workshops on the theme of Our Digital Tomorrow. The conference serves developers, team leads, architects and project managers. The PMO 2020 Conference. PMO Symposium. GOTO Chicago. April 27-29, Chicago, IL.

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