Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. If you are planning on a career in tech, do the IBM IT Project Manager Certificate instead. You’re in the right place. This course is new (it launched in June 2023).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

Risks matter. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It wasn’t until I worked in IT as a project manager that I had a lot of contact with the release management process. My software projects needed releasing, so we had to follow the formal process and engage with the release manager to make sure that the bug fixes and new features got pushed to the production environment in a controlled way.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology. Recent advancements in tech have changed how project managers work in 2024. Only 12% have adopted AI in a substantial way, and the adoption levels are much higher in tech-forward companies (34%).

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 14, 2019

Project managers constantly think about risks, both threats and opportunities. Let’s consider a simple but powerful tool to capture and manage your risks—the Risk Register. What to Include in a Risk Register. Consider using this syntax: Cause -> Risk -> Impact. ” Risk Owner. Risk Score.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2024

However, the risk of getting the change aspects wrong can be huge. I decided it was time to learn more about change management , and if you’ve come to that conclusion too, keep reading, as I have a detailed review of a very good (and not expensive) course that will help you: the BEE Methodology Practitioner course.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

I’m not convinced that 2030 is a realistic target, though, given the project management maturity levels and willingness to adopt new tech that I see on a daily basis. Project management is a human process,” he says, “It’s unique to the individual and the client, in terms of how good or how mature they are in regards to project delivery.”.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Failure is an unavoidable part of any project process: it’s the degree of failure that makes the difference. Developed by Sony, Betamax was introduced in the mid-1970s but was unable to get traction in the market, where JVC’s VHS technology was king. Long before it discontinued the technology, Betamax was already irrelevant.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Plus, there are technical skills we have to consider -- employers definitely look for those too. One in five projects is unsuccessful due to ineffective communication, according to research by PMI (The Essential Role of Communications, 2013). They must believe in themselves, be willing to take risks, and rely on their expert judgement.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

If a business isn’t prepared for those responses, then they’re taking a great risk. It’s another arrow in the quiver to battle risk. Risk is always on the horizon and the better equipped businesses are to discern and prepare for them, the more likely they’ll be able to continue doing business in the future.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In Review: 7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing As Jennifer said, project manager roles are changing. Post-project analysis also has improved continuous learning and process optimization. AI can analyze historical project data, trends and patterns to predict risks, resource shortages, delays or cost overruns.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

A change control board is sometimes referred to as a change review board. Through this process of detailed examination, the change control board decides on the viability of the change request or makes recommendations accordingly. A change control board looks at change requests which are then reviewed in detail. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When someone makes a request in the information technology (IT) world, whatever that might be, there’s a process involved to fulfill that request. This is called a service request and controlling that process is called service request management. It also includes the tools that are used to run this process.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

Building inspections vary, but they’re part of the construction process for commercial, residential and industrial projects. A building inspection is a review of the work done on a construction project by a building inspector, who is employed by the city, township or county in which the project is located.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

Risks are a bit different than issues; risks are issues that haven’t happened yet. By identifying what risks are probable, you can prepare for them and have a response in place if and when they show up in your project. That’s called risk or issue management. Risks are the potential problems lurking in your project.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2018

A business case will be adaptable, fitting the size and risk of the proposal, but it will structurally be the same from project to project. It deals not in technical issues, but the business concerns of the project, and it needs to be comprehensive. Analysis with assumptions, what the costs and benefits will be, including risk.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

This edition is a principles-based guide as opposed to the process-based guide of the Sixth Edition. In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward 2. Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables 9. Table Of Contents.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills they need to deliver the project, like taking a course in a programming language or brushing up their system maintenance skills. Risk management is a great example. Identify project risks. First, identify the project risks. Log the project risks on a risk log.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 30, 2024

We’ll explain that first and go into the various features this technology-driven business intelligence tool has and what they can be used for. Benefits & Advantages of Power BI The popularity of Microsoft Power BI is due to the benefits it offers business users. Power BI is a tool that delivers that information. What is Power BI?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Change control is the process used to manage all these variables. If change happens (which it always does) then it’s crucial that you have a mechanism in place to control that process. The purpose of this process is to make sure that you’re not changing things in the project that don’t need to be changed.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning , project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing. The knowledge areas take place during anyone of these process groups. Project Risk Management. Project Integration Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read on for my review. The tool library covers tools, plugins and resources you can use for planning, time and cost management, risk management , workflow management, prototyping and more. Register for the course and go through the checkout process. It’s not technical, which makes it suitable for project professionals.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

But apart from time, scope, and cost, there are six additional constraints that limit the process of properly accomplishing the project’s goals. Let’s assume you’re running out of time and need to meet a certain due date. Managing risks is an important task for project managers. Tool for Handling Risk.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Following processes. What is Project Execution?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The 3 performance domains in project management are: People Process Business Environment. You still need to engage people, create effective processes and operate within your business environment: it’s all project management at the end of the day. Domain II: Process. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Contingency can be defined as additional resources put aside to address potential risk and uncertainty in a project. So risk is critical to understanding contingency: that’s the first step. Read next: 14 Common Project Risks – perhaps some of these will contribute to your contingency position? Why risk matters.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

I review a lot of PM software tools and I don’t see many companies taking massive leaps into new ways of doing old tasks. However, here are some considerations for future technology – project management style. AI is already a feature in some project management tools and robotic processing will help automate routine PMO tasks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I once did a one-off study on business process improvement for a leadership institute and one of the things that were raised when I was interviewing the Marketing team was how much more time they felt they could save if they had their own fax machine instead of having to walk to a communal machine. Workplace design. Decision allocation.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Then we can go through the capital budgeting techniques and the steps to a capital budgeting process. Capital budgeting is a process by which investments in large-scale projects are analyzed, evaluated and prioritized. Capital Budgeting Process There are various ways a company will execute the capital budgeting process.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Contingency plans are used by smart managers who are aware that there are always risks that can sideline any project or business. If you’re not working on a contingency plan when you’re planning any enterprise, then you’re opening yourself up to unnecessary risk. What Are the Key Risks? Project Risk for Contingency Planning.

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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. But, it doesn't have to be that way.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We review the best accounting project management software and highlight the key features, pros and cons, and, of course, the various plans and costs for a subscription. By automating many financial processes, the best project management software for accounting firms reduces administrative overhead and increases efficiency.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

Timesheets are more than tools to facilitate the payroll process. Project Timeline Template A project timeline is used in planning to add project tasks, due dates and milestones. Use this free work schedule template for Excel to track resource utilization, streamline work scheduling processes and help meet deadlines.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2018

Following the Project Process. Let’s not get into which project process. Once you’ve done that, you’ll follow that process – adapting it, of course, as necessary. This is about technical competence, at the least, and technical excellence if you want to really succeed. Constantly working their risk register.

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