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The Project Management Institute is the founding body of the profession of Project Management. A global organization, PMI’s PMBOK is the PM’s bible.

There isn’t a Project Manager role in Scrum (Agile)

December 28, 2022 by Rachael
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There, I said it. I know it’s controversial, but it’s true: there isn’t a Project Manager role in Scrum or Agile. That is, while there is no Project Manager in Scrum, many project management activities still need to happen. They just occur at different times and in different formats. PMs have struggled to find their …

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Categories Agile, Project Management, Scrum

“You, Inc.” PMI Professional Development Day 2022

August 23, 2022May 14, 2022 by Rachael
You, Inc. Northeast Wisconsin PMI Professional Development Day 2022

I attended the annual NEW-PMI Professional Development Day on May the 4th at Lambeau Field (in person!). The theme this year was “You, Inc.!”

Categories Business Analysis, Communication, Employment, Incentives, Leadership, PBA®, PMP®, Project Management

Becoming a Project Manager after being a Scrum Master

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Rachael
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Moving from being a Scrum Master to a Project Manager is not common – however, I have seen it happen. Find out what it would take to switch.

Categories Agile, Project Management, Scrum, Scrum Master

Is the PMI-PBA® certification worth earning?

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 by Rachael
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The PMI® now recognizes Business Analysis as its own profession and they offer a certification: the Professional Business Analyst (PBA®).

Categories ACP®, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK), CBAP®, Certifications, Certifications, PBA®, PMP®, Project Management

Special Perks of local PMI® Chapter Membership

March 22, 2022March 10, 2022 by Rachael
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As a member of a local PMI®chapter, you can get discounts, join a study group, network, and earn PDUs for maintaining your certifications.

Categories ACP®, Organizations, PBA®, PMBOK, PMP®, Project Management

My PMP® application was approved. Now what?

September 16, 2022January 13, 2022 by Rachael
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I submitted my application to sit PMI®’s Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam, and it’s been approved. What do I need to do next?

Categories Certifications, PMBOK, Project Management

How to work well together: PMs and BAs

March 22, 2022January 4, 2022 by Rachael
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A partnership between a Project Manager and a Business Analyst is key to a successful project. Learn ways you can work well together.

Categories Acceptance Criteria, Agile, Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholders, Techniques

I never wanted to be a Project Manager

March 22, 2022December 16, 2021 by Rachael
just say no

I never wanted to be a Project Manager. So why did I go to the dark side and become one? Well, I was bored and wanted a challenge.

Categories Agile, Business Analysis, Leadership, PMBOK, Project Management, Scrum, Scrum Master 1 Comment

How to Conquer the Daunting PMP® Application

March 22, 2022November 2, 2021 by Rachael
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How to get through the rigorous PMP® application process? It’s not the most laborious one I have experienced, but it’s not the easiest, either

Categories Agile, Certifications, Certifications, Project Management, Scrum, Scrum Master

Is the PMP® certification still relevant?

March 22, 2022October 26, 2021 by Rachael
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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® has long been a coveted credential, but I wonder if it is still relevant and worth earning.

Categories Agile, Certifications, PMBOK, Project Management 1 Comment
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