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What are External Dependencies in your Project?
When you are planning your project, you need to be mindful of all sorts of things. Some, you can control. Others are external, and you cannot. So, what are External Dependencies in your Project?
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If you want to go far...
If you want to go far...' is from the African proverb: If you want to go fast, go alone If you want to go far, go as a group In this opinion-video, I muse on how that applies to Project management and the project environment. And I also...
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Packing for the Future - What to Pack
The Past is a Foreign Country... and so is the future. So, what should you bring when you are packing for the future? In this video, I look at eight things a project manager needs for our journey into the future. These are metaphors for...
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7 Ways a Project Manager is like a Pilot: A Take on Your Project Management Roles
It recently occurred to me that an airplane is rather like a Project, and its captain is like a Project Manager. Let me explain why the role of a Project Manager is rather like that of a pilot... 1. Destination The captain pilots a lane...
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What is Configuration Management?
When we refer to the configuration of a system, we mean the technical description of a system and how its component parts inter-connect. So, what is Configuration Management? We define Configuration Management in our free PM Glossary:...
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Intuition: How it Works and What to Do when it Fails You
You use your intuition every day. And it often serves you well. But, not always. So, how does it work and how can you fix it, when your intuition fails you? Intuition is your ability to: 1. Extract a small amount of essential information...
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Agile 101: How to do a Basic Agile Project
For all you traditional, predictive project managers out there, who are wondering: how to do an agile project, I am going to answer that question, in this video. There is no single way to do an agile project. There are many methodologies...
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How to do a Gemba Walk
In an earlier video, I answered the question, ‘What is Going to the Gemba?’ In this video, I summarize that one and go deeper into how to do a Gemba Walk. Gemba is a Japanese term that means ‘actual place’. ‘Going to the gemba’ means...
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What is a Pre-mortem? ...and how do you run one?
In this video, I answer the questions, what is a Pre-mortem and how do you run one? A Pre-mortem is a technique devised by Gary Klein, which he documents in his excellent book, The Power of Intuition: https://geni.us/2mYQYLK It is a way...
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RISK MANAGEMENT 101: An Introduction to Project Risk Management
Risk Management is one of the core skillsets within the wider profession of Project Management. Whether your project is purely predictive, or absolutely agile, you need to manage risk. We have plenty of videos on the topic, but this one...
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Project Turnaround: 5 Steps to Turn around a Failing Project
No one wants a failing project on their hands. But it happens. And the solution is a ‘Project Turnaround’. So, I will walk you through the five project turnaround steps to rescue a failing project. The five project turnaround steps we’ll...
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Project Planning: Plan Your Project - PM Fundamentals
What are the 10 things you need to build into your Project Plan? A large part of the success of your project will be down to your planning. Consequently, there are a lot of planning tools to choose from. But which will be the most...
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What is Project Risk Management? Project Management in Under 5
What is Project Risk Management? Project Managers know that projects are risky. Risk management is therefore a vital discipline. Indeed, a focus on project risk is a sign of real project management maturity.
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What is Milestone Planning? Project Management in Under 5
Planning is fundamental to all Project Management, and one of the most basic and robust approaches to planning is Milestone Planning. But what exactly is Milestone Planning?
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What is Lean Project Management? Project Management in Under 5
These days, every organization seems to be going Lean. So, what is Lean Project Management, and how does it relate to Agile?
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What is Benefits Management? Project Management in Under 5
We do projects, so we can gain benefits. So, what is Benefits Management?
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What is Earned Value Management - EVM? PM in Under 5
Earned Value Management (or EVM) is one of the most important techniques for formal project management. If you aspire to lead substantial projects, you'll need to know when and how to deploy this powerful toolset. So, what is Earned...
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What is a Business Continuity Plan? PM in Under 5
When things go seriously wrong, one of the things you will need is a Business Continuity Plan. And, since projects involve risk to your organization, you'll need to link into this. So, what is a Business Continuity Plan?
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Project Management in Under 5: What is a Gantt Chart?
The Gantt Chart is pretty much the poster-child for Project Management. When most people think of project management, it's a Gantt Chart they see in their mind's eye. So, what is a Gantt Chart? ...and who invented it?
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What are Task Dependencies in Project Management?
When you are planning and scheduling your project, there will be some sequences of activities that you need to respect. They are generated by task dependencies. So, what are Task Dependencies in Project Management?
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Stakeholder Engagement Tips: 5 Tips For Project Managers
Stakeholders - and good stakeholder engagement - are the key to a successful project. So, in this video, we have 5 stakeholder engagement tips for you. These tips are inspired by our Kindle-exclusive eBook, 'Stakeholder Engagement:...
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Project Lifecycle and the Project Process: 5 Tips
At the heart of our core project management methodologies is the Project Lifecycle and the Project Process. This is the basis for how we deliver planned, predictive projects.
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Dull Projects are the Best: Three Reasons Why
I love Dull Projects. Dull is good. So is boring... and drab. But WHY do I say this? Why do I think dull projects are the best? I have good reasons and, in this short video, I'll share them with you. By the way: at the end, I conclude...
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Key Project Management Deliverables: The Documentation You Really Need
Running any project means creating a whole set of project management deliverables. These are the project documentation deliverables that you need, so you can control your project, manage it efficiently, and deliver it in an accountable...