Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In this article, I’ll share my 12 top tips for exam success. It’s a huge help with exam techniques such as managing your time and using the ‘mark for review’ option. Review the questions you got wrong, using the helpful references to understand what the right answer should have been. Download the tech and get ready.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost overrun is not cost escalation; that term is used to describe an anticipated increase in a budgeted cost, say due to inflation. It’s an unexpected cost, due to an underestimation during the budgeting process or another reason. Political-economic – This is due to strategic misrepresentation of scope and budget.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

While project management software is the best solution for managing project time, templates can also help. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has time management features, such as secure timesheets that can easily track time spent on tasks as well as the associated labor costs.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2020

As technology advanced, so did the workforce and how teams work. With broadband, mobile devices and software solutions, teams could be recruited anywhere and work remotely. Related: Coronoavirus: Work From Home Software & Tips. 5 Tips for Better Remote Team Management. Get the Right Software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It can be helpful to compare estimates back to actuals to review how accurate the estimates were and inform future task planning. Using communications technology and tactics will also help you to achieve your goals. Tools are a useful support here too — rely on your project management software to help keep people on the same page.

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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. Well, follow these seven tips and you’ll have a leg up. Integrating More Technology Certainly, the biggest paradigm shift presently is the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered decision-making.

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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. Strategic Tips to Improve Project Execution.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

In this article we’ll look at tips for risk management, the role of the risk log, how risks relate to issues and share some project risk examples. 7 easy tips for improving risk management I know you want those risk management tips, so let’s get to those now! What is project risk management? What is a risk log for?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

How often have you thought: "This Sprint Review is useless and boring!" or "We are just reviewing. How can you avoid poor Sprint Reviews? In this blog post, I will provide some facilitation tips and answers based on my experience and. The purpose of the Sprint Review is to gather feedback on the. Let's skip.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 26, 2019

So, I reached out to nine SEO experts that I admire and asked them for their best SEO tips. Below are the SEO tips these experts want to share with you. If you have an ecommerce shop, you may want to focus on getting links from bloggers that will write a review of your product. Related: Ecommerce SEO Tips for Easy Organic Wins.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

ProjectManager is online project management software that generates reports with live data. The project kickoff meeting begins with introductions, reviewing the client’s background and talking about the scope of the project. Project Review Meeting. These issues can be environmental, technical, etc.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2020

Why would you launch a new project management software tool when the market is so crowded already? The Agile Manifesto was written in 2001—which was the same year Rally Software was founded. Why is there so much software choice? What facilitation tips can you share? And why focus on improving agile retrospectives?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Along the way, we’ll offer tips, particularly on how project management software can help you realize your idea and turn a product prototype into a successful product launch. ProjectManager is project management software with multiple views that allow departments to work on the tools they prefer without hindering collaboration.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Plus, we’ll give you tips on how to write a better one before showing how project management software can make the process even more efficient. It includes both the business solution and the technical solution to the project. What Is a Business Requirements Document? Business Requirements vs. Functional Requirements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 simple tips for taking effective meeting minutes. Make use of technology Tools like Butter give you a meeting recap after you’ve hosted your online meeting. Hat tip to the old COO at my last job for that tip.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2024

You don't have to use a spreadsheet I know people who keep their action logs in project management software, in a Teams list, in OneNote, or in a notebook. It doesn't matter what tech you use (or none) as long as it is a single repository for all your project's To Dos, and preferably sortable so you can see owners and due dates.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m pretty sure that you don’t need much reminding about Meeting Management 101 but in case you want a refresh: Have an agenda (and write it properly: read my 10 tips for meeting agendas ) Get the right people there Start and finish on time Record what happened Follow up afterwards. Tip: If someone asks, “Why are we meeting?”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 17, 2022

While they all might look broadly similar in objective, those projects might involve working with different software products (so different vendors), different technical teams, different business teams, different timelines and different locations. Managing Tasks Across Multiple Projects. I keep a separate action log for each project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

For example, a high complexity project using a new technology may require additional time to complete and funding to address any unexpected challenges. Tip: Use subject matter experts at this point to establish what cost contingencies might be needed to deal with the risk. Project scope and complexity can also be a factor.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 21, 2019

Information technology (IT) is no longer a tucked away department with little impact on day-to-day affairs. In Review – IT Risk Management Strategies and Best Practices. Due to its expansive influence, it’s essential to talk about risk management in IT. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference!

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. Every task has a due date and is part of a larger schedule. To keep track of all of them, you need to use project management software. Review your Marketing Plan. Identify Resources.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

After $170m spent on a project to upgrade its computer system, the FBI project crumbled because the requirements were ill-defined from the beginning and the software didn’t function the way the agency had hoped. They were unable to adapt to upgraded technology and modern methods which, eventually caused the company to throw in the towel.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. Quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, health checks and quality audits might sound scary for project managers – they’re not. Tip: Avoid scope creep!

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2018

In Review – How to Become an IT Project Manager: If you want to become an IT project manager, Jennifer said she’s happy to hear that because that means you are motivated and have a specific goal. Technical understanding including hardware, software, network, infrastructure, security, etc. IT Project Management Job Plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 15, 2021

While they all might look broadly similar in objective, those projects might involve working with different software products (so different vendors), different technical teams, different business teams, different timelines and different locations. Managing Tasks Across Multiple Projects. Managing Expectations. Key Takeaways.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For as long as we’ve had tools we need help using (and language to talk to each other), we’ve had technical documentation. The first example of technical writing in English dates back to the Middle Ages when Chaucer wrote a guide to the astrolabe—a device used for measuring the distance of stars). Get peer reviews and make revisions.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 24, 2018

In Review – How to Conduct a Feasibility Study. For example, do you have or can you create the technology to do what you propose? Review and analyze all data. Use templates /tools/surveys, or any data and technology that gives you leverage. Technology considerations. There are all kinds of technologies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

It’s a statistical technical for quantifying risk. Tip: Take risk attitude into account when allocating probability and impact, especially if you think the organization is risk averse. Receive 10% off the PM PrepCast Elite with code May22 during the month of May 2022. Read Our Review. What is EMV? EMV analysis example.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. If you are starting to write one, and want some sample text for inclusion in your own, I’ve shared loads of tips and examples below. Put in the project’s name, title or ID code.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Factors such as Risks, Resources (human and otherwise), Expectations or even R&D or Technology Issues for ground-breaking tech projects. Read next: 10 Quick Tips for Being More Customer-Centric on Your Projects. Software Review: ConceptDraw Office 4 Here's my review of ConceptDraw. This should help you.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 24, 2022

Whether you’re managing a project or a program, you need project management software. ProjectManager is work and project management software that allows you to manage both projects and programs in real time for more insightful decision-making. Related: How Program Managers Use Software to Manage Project Portfolios.

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nTask

JUNE 3, 2021

Harvard Business Review states that collaboration activities, in recent years, have spiked by 50% or so. Collaboration overload can be characterized with the following: Miscommunication due to overcommunication. Lack of a proper code-of-conduct regulating collaborative activities. Lack of organized collaboration.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Due to their dependencies, delays caused by a critical resource’s unavailability in completing their work can delay other tasks and meet milestone deliverables. Incorrect forecasting due to lack of appropriate tools Many organizations are still using legacy tools and home-grown solutions for resource forecasting.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

That flexibility must be evident in agile software, too. Many project management software solutions are wedded to a more traditional, waterfall methodology, which means that the plans are set ahead of time and then they follow a rigid schedule. Working software over comprehensive documentation. Since that time, agile has spread.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Education PDUs are those earned from formal and informal learning across the three areas of the PMI Talent Triangle: Technical, Leadership and Strategic and Business Management skills. Technical PDUs can apply to more than one of your certifications as long as the subject is relevant. Education PDUs. Claim for mentoring.

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Scrum.org

MAY 20, 2022

Your focus is mostly on writing code. Code on itself doesn’t generate business value. If it doesn’t address the needs of the stakeholders and/or the users of your product, then why write the code at all? This person explains what he/she has understood as the specifications, which you turn into software. As a programmer….

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 14, 2022

This is a guest post by Jordan Melson from Technology Advice. Check out our top tips for time management. Step 1: Review your current process. Buckle down, read some project management software reviews, and choose a solution that makes the process smoother. Step 2: Review deadlines (be realistic).

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