Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

You might also here artifacts referred to as templates, documents, outputs or deliverables, but in all cases they relate to the work of managing the project, not the thing you are creating as the output of the project. You create them when they are needed and refer to and update them as necessary.

Logistics 511

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2021

References provided. I think that comes from the detailed explanations and references and the realistic exam environment. References provided. No references provided. There are also no references to the PMBOK® Guide to point you to where you can learn more about a topic if you did get it wrong. Yes, and references.

2021 456

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 21, 2022

The scope baseline is used as a reference to monitor project progress and compare actual versus planned results. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! A scope baseline is an approved version of your project scope, which is documented in a scope statement , work breakdown structure (WBS) and WBS dictionary.

Monitoring 382

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 4, 2021

Our construction daily report template allows you to track activity and record it for future reference. This creates a messy collection of information, rather than a clear-cut record to reference. Having this information on hand makes it simple to save and file RFQs and refer back to them in the future.

Construction 444

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 15, 2022

I’ve always written several different plans and then (sometimes) had a document that references them all. Sometimes it is worth doing a project management plan and then calling out references to one or two specific other documents. Reference other documents where they exist to save duplicating the effort.

Planning 411

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Practice answering the questions without referring to the PRINCE2 manual. Some other simulators just give you a page reference to their training material or the PRINCE2 manual, which is not as helpful. Even knowing the reference doesn’t mean you’ll get why you were wrong. Explanations take the mock exams to the next level.

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Prince2 Software Review 2023 Certification 396

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2021

These are the success criteria which you can refer to in project audits or the post-project review. I include the list in the Project Charter or Project Initiation Document so it’s easy to refer to. Having them clearly recorded makes it easy to refer to them later and there is no ambiguity about what you set out to do.

Defining 482

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 15, 2021

It condenses the whole of the ‘proper’ manual into a smaller format and acts as your quick reference guide. Be warned though, it is exactly that: a quick reference guide. The PRINCE2 Handbook is another official AXELOS publication.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2023

Practical advice I’ll refer to again The only point I disagreed with was that late on in the book, when Moore is discussing adaptive project management, he describes Wikipedia as a project. Reading this was a pleasure; I’m sure I’ll refer to it again in the future – and if you work in a PMO, you should too.

PMO 426

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It could refer to spending more money to get things done faster. It can also refer to pinpointing the critical path, providing greater resources there, without necessarily thinking about being efficient. Different Interpretations of Project Crashing.

Software Review 520

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Culture can be a complex concept, but in general, it refers to the ways in which a group of people interact with each other and the world around them. For example, in the United States, the word “boss” is often used to refer to the person in charge of a company or organization. The basics.

Influencer 473

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The project management charter serves as a reference document. Remember, the sections outlined below should be short because they refer to more detailed project planning documents, such as a scope statement , project budget, risk management plan or request for proposal. Key Elements of a Project Charter. State the Project Information.

Risk Management 521

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

References to a variety of sources provided. I think that comes from the detailed explanations and references and the realistic exam environment. References provided. No references provided. Yes, and references BrainBOK is more than simply a simulator. Yes Explanations provided? Yes Explanations provided?

2023 325

2023 Software Review PMI Certification 325

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Gate Review The gate review, often referred to as a phase gate review or stage gate review , is a structured evaluation process that occurs at certain points, or gates, in a project’s life cycle. They typically fall into three main categories: time, cost and scope, which is referred to as the triple constraint or iron triangle.

Software Review 335

Software Review Process Project Life Cycle Risk Management 335

ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

The term “time and materials” refers to the amount of time and construction materials that a contractor or subcontractor requires to execute the project. Time and materials are often referred to by the shorthand T&M. What Are Time and Materials on a Construction Project?

Construction 453

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whether you call it a baseline schedule or a schedule baseline, the term refers to the finished and approved schedule. For quicker results, there’s analogous estimating, which refers back to the time it took to complete similar past projects. What Is a Schedule Baseline?

Estimate 447

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How questions are split on the new exam Project management fundamentals and core concepts Predictive plan-based methodologies Agile frameworks/methodologies Business analysis frameworks What are the reference texts? What are the reference texts? Previously, the only reference text you needed was the PMBOK® Guide.

2023 311

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Here’s a shot of the whiteboard, and a PERT chart example, for your reference! So that’s why we reference a precedence diagram, so precedence diagram means that something has to proceed that activity being done. Want to know what a PERT chart is and how it can help you manage your project? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you.

Estimate 487

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Hybrid work refers a work schedule where employees divide their time between working in an office and working at home. Before the pandemic, the term distributed teams referred to this hybrid work model. The hybrid model refers to teams that are distributed across many locations, with varying skill sets and different tools.

Agile 390

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

Project Backlog Explained The project backlog is another way to refer to project scope. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! The term refers to everything that can be done by the team in order of priority: in other words the project scope. Or in other terms, it’s the scope of a project.

Transportation 343

Transportation Agile Defining Closing 343

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Your supporting information could be slides, a proposal document, a reference to the risk log or issue log, or change analysis, or anything else that backs up why you agreed on that particular thing at that particular time. I also give my decisions a reference number so we can refer to them more easily in the future.

Risk Management 338

Risk Management Risk Budget Controlling 338

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Some other simulators just give you a page reference to their training material or the PRINCE2 manual, which is not as helpful. Even knowing the reference doesn’t mean you’ll get why you were wrong. You do also get the reference to the lesson to review and the relevant section of the manual.

Prince2 370

Prince2 Software Review 2022 Certification 370

ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2021

Level of effort (LOE) is a project management term that refers to a specific type of project activity called support activities. Now the entire team can reference this when approaching tasks, and the project manager can see tasks from a different viewpoint. Support activities do not yield deliverables, but rather fuel tasks that do.

Estimate 445

Estimate Energy Planning Software Review 445

ProjectManager.com

JULY 1, 2021

Also called a task dependency, a Gantt chart dependency refers to how project tasks are related. A finish-to-finish dependency refers to a situation in which the initial task must be completed in order for the following task to be completed. This holds true for Gantt chart dependencies. Finish-to-Finish Task Dependency.

Initiating 401

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Kiron Bondale

APRIL 3, 2022

Throughput and Monte Carlo – this refers to the process of forecasting based on an understanding of how many work items of a certain size can be completed within a fixed amount of time as well as using simulations to get a confidence level on how many work items might be completed by a given date.

Estimate 345

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

Defines How Your Business Will Operate The functional aspect of organizational strategy refers to how each part of the business will operate. Organizational Culture: This refers to how an organization conducts itself as a whole in a different way from how others do.

Underperforming Technical Team 441

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Green Project Management

MAY 23, 2023

Social and ecological equity refers to the fair distribution […] The post The Sustainable Project Management Principle of Social and Ecological Equity appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change. In 2023, this essentially means on earth].

Sustainability 325

Sustainability 2023 Executing Planning 325

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Using production orders, and archiving old ones, allows you to reference previous inventory costs to see what you spent in the past and make sure your future orders are within budget. Note also the procurement type and any reference designators. All this helps manufacturers to increase their revenue and that’ll drive growth.

Manufacturing 368

Manufacturing Software Review 2024 Controlling 368

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2024

I like a spreadsheet as it's easy to filter, and everyone can access it and refer to it. I'm responsible for leading multiple projects and I just have too much in my brain to take the risk of having it on paper. You could probably come up with it yourself, but why bother when I've done it for you?

Software Review 299

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 6, 2023

I would keep the diagrams in front of you as you read so you can quickly refer back to where you are in the framework. Equally, there are lots of references to the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact of coronavirus on businesses. There are also useful tables to help you see how different sections relate to each other.

PMO 430

PMO Sustainability Certification Influencer 430

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 29, 2021

If you have a new project on the horizon, drop it in here, along with any important dates to reference as you get closer to kicking it off. Create a list of contact information for key stakeholders Then reference those in the index. You can add important events, deadlines and dates which is ideal for long-term projects. Collections.

2016 478

2016 Process Planning 478

ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2024

Physical Evidence: By physical evidence, the service blueprint refers to what customers and employees come into contact with, which can include a store location, company website, signage, confirmation emails, etc. They are each defined below. That can show overlaps and dependencies that departments might miss.

Software Review 410

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 26, 2021

Furthermore, you may wish to set aside some money for the risks that no one knows about , sometimes referred to as unknown, unknown risks. Wise project managers identify risks, estimate the cost for these risks, and create a contingency reserve. Create a management reserve. Perform change control.

Estimate 397

Estimate Risk Management Budget Controlling 397

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2021

This makes them perfect for quick reference, but it also means they are jam-packed with information. This eliminates the need to refer to different charts simultaneously and risk confusion along the way. Adding a milestone chart to this equation means you’re able to see the checkpoints you must be sure to reach. The best part?

Software Review 406

Software Review Construction Risk Management Estimate 406

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2021

There is no hard and fast rule, but most of the time when a contractor is talking about an estimate, they are referring to the costs of materials and labor for their project. Solicitation: Referred to as a request for proposal (RFP), this is when an owner puts out a request for bids for a project they want to execute.

Construction 434

Construction Software Review Estimate Executing 434

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Either way, if you have internal quality standards, you can reference them or link to the intranet page where readers can find out more. If you don’t have anything you can reference to save yourself a job, here’s what to include. Don’t make the document longer than you have to by repeating yourself.

Controlling 315

Controlling Prince2 Software Review PMO 315

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Each section ends with further resources/reading and references. The concept of increasing the team’s understanding through pictures is a good one, especially when the data is complex. There are lots of examples and screenshots to explain the tools. There is a good explanation of Earned Value and useful advice on dashboards.

Software Review 427

Software Review Lean SCRUM Initiating 427