March, 2023

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Uncovering the Benefits of Clear Risk Statements

Project Risk Coach

I've looked at many risk registers through the years, and I've had difficulty understanding the risks many times. The risk statements were vague and lacked consistency. In this article, let's explore the benefits of clear risk statements. Clarity Improves Understanding When it comes to understanding the risk associated with any project, clarity is key.

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Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: UVA Darden Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Recently I audited the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from University of Virginia Darden Business School. It’s one of the most popular project management courses on Coursera. I’ve put together this Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course review to answer all your questions so you can save time deciding whether it is right for you.

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10 Free Change Management Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

It’s a cliche to say nothing is constant but change, but cliches grow from truths. Project managers understand this and work hard to create change management plans that ensure their projects run smoothly. Project management software helps, too, but if you’re not ready to upgrade, we have some free change management templates that can help you manage change.

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Our project management future is analog…

Kiron Bondale

I’ve just finished reading The Revenge of Analog and The Future is Analog by David Sax. In both of these books, he provides compelling arguments supported by a number of case studies taken from different domains to show that while some might envision the future as becoming more and more digital, we will continue to cherish and yearn for analog experiences.

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Toward a Unified Project Management Understanding

The objective of this research is to dispel misunderstandings about crucial project management terms and their definitions. It aims to accurately place these terms and facilitate a comprehensive global understanding of their meanings.

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Mastering PMI-RMP Domains, Tasks, and Enablers for Effective Risk Management

Project Risk Coach

As the project management landscape becomes increasingly complex, effectively identifying, assessing, and managing risks has become critical for project managers. In this blog post, we will explore the PMI-RMP domains, tasks, and enablers in detail, providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage risks in your projects effectively. The PMI-RMP certification covers various domains, each with its set of tasks and enablers that project managers can leverage to manage risks effectively

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Manufacturing Process Planning: Steps, Types & Benefits

ProjectManager.com

Manufacturers need to have a process by which to make or assemble their products. Before they go into production, therefore, they must engage in what’s called process planning. This is an important step before manufacturing and must be thoroughly understood. Learn what process planning is, including why it’s so important and the different types there are.

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The Fourth And Final Thing You Do To Prevent Value Delivery

Scrum.org

This is the final article of this series, and I'm posting it now on Scrum.org because. I forgot to do it earlier. Anyway, here's the Fourth and Final thing you do to prevent value delivery. I'm assuming you've read and (hopefully already corrected) the First , Second and Third Things. I found these things during my years of working in the (attempted) change industry.

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Can someone be a Product Owner and Agile Lead for a single team?

Kiron Bondale

A question was posed on my Mastodon instance this morning about combining the roles of Product Owner and Agile Lead (e.g. Scrum Master). The requestor felt that this was a bad idea but wanted to get feedback on whether it was, in fact, possible to do so and under what conditions would it not cause problems. To answer the question, we need to understand the responsibilities of each role.

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PM Illustrated – The Fun Site to Support Your PMP® Exam Studies

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a guest post by Mike Griffiths. “Fun” and “PMP Exam” are rarely used in the same sentence. Too often, training materials are text-based, process-focused, and dry. However, fun is a serious business in adult learning; it boosts retention and cuts study time. We recall facts about our favorite hobbies and sports teams much easier than boring information because our brains prioritize fun experiences for recall.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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3 Reasons Change Management Is Important For Project Managers

The Digital Project Manager

Change can stir up a lot of emotion in people. It can be exciting, like buying a new home or car or getting a big promotion and a hefty raise. It can be devastating, like losing a pet or family member or having your job impacted by a round of layoffs. Whether it’s a good […] The post 3 Reasons Change Management Is Important For Project Managers appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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What is Sprint Planning?

GoSkills

Learn the key benefits of Sprint Planning in Agile Project Management and how it can help teams prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and achieve project goals. This comprehensive guide will give you a better understanding of the importance of Sprint Planning.

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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

ProjectManager.com

Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your situation. Maybe you’ve been unexpectedly assigned to lead a project and a big promotion is on the line, or maybe you’re a team member who wants to better understand their role in the project.

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Checklist for better goals in Scrum (Sprint and Product)

Scrum.org

Overview I’ve studied the goals for some time now and have come up with a checklist that can help you make better Sprint and Product Goals. My list is more refined than the SMART goals you may know about. If you’re unclear on why goals are important, see my blog post on commitments. I will focus on Sprint Goals as there’s not a huge difference when judging the quality of either of these goals.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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5 Tips to Improve Project Execution

MPUG

The day-to-day execution of a project is a new adventure every day, with new challenges, new surprises, and yesterday’s follow-ups. To improve project execution, it is critical to have certain documents in place and steps taken in the early stages of the project. This record will provide a base for recollection and improvement. Measurements along the way are also required to determine if our actions are bringing about the desired results toward our objective.

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Business Resilience: An Overview

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Business Resilience: A practical guide to sustained progress delivered at pace is a book by an impressive authoring team. The tone is set immediately with the powerful introduction: this is not a book for the faint-hearted! To get the benefits of better business resilience, you need to commit at the most senior levels within the delivery and change organization, preferably at board level.

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Kanban Vs Agile: Top 8 Differences & Which Agile Method To Use

The Digital Project Manager

If there’s one thing that can be said about modern software development, it’s that there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing how to approach the project. Two popular methods for software delivery are Kanban vs agile, with each having its own set of unique advantages—but what exactly is the difference between them? […] The post Kanban Vs Agile: Top 8 Differences & Which Agile Method To Use appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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How the Stage Gate Process Will Make You a Better Project Manager

Online PM Courses

The Stage Gate Process has the potential to transform your project management, deliver more successful projects, and make you a better project manager. The post How the Stage Gate Process Will Make You a Better Project Manager appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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Cost of Production: Types of Production Costs

ProjectManager.com

The best things in life are free, but manufacturing goods cost money. The cost of production of those products isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. The sum total investment that it takes for a business to create a good or service can be surprising. Let’s take a closer look at the cost of production, what types there are and how to measure the cost of production.

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Agile Principles - Effective Communication

Scrum.org

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.” I have always interpreted this principle as a call to focus more on conversations and less on documentation. as a means of communication when developing a product.

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Integrating User Stories in Project Planning & Deliverable Development

PM Times

An important part of managing any project is being able to break the project down into its component parts. A good project manager and project team need to know and fully understand what a project is intended to do in order to plan and develop the details of the project deliverables. Project deliverables, according to […] The post Integrating User Stories in Project Planning & Deliverable Development appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Project lead: Role, responsibilities, and the skills you need to succeed

Resource Guru

If you’re new to project management, it’s likely that you’ve come across roles and titles that sound very similar. Between project leads, project owners , project managers , and aaalll the other roles on the list, we know—it’s easy to get confused. So let’s get some clarity once and for all. In this article, we’ll take you through the definition of a project lead , clarify the difference between a project lead and a project manager , and outline the responsibilities and skills of a project lea

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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What Is A Resource In Project Management? 7 Key Types To Know

The Digital Project Manager

Managing resources is a key part of project management—things like people, materials, and equipment are required for executing deliverables and tasks. Understanding what a resource is and how they play into your overall project is key to ensuring the proper planning of your project. So what is a resource in project management? A resource can […] The post What Is A Resource In Project Management?

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Risk Identification: How to Identify Project Risks | Video

Online PM Courses

You can't manage project risks until you know what you need to manage. So, let’s see the different ways to identify risks to your project. The post Risk Identification: How to Identify Project Risks | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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10 Free Event Planning Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

Planning an event can range from a meeting at work to a convention and everything in between. It’s another project where you have to manage time, cost and scope (and don’t forget quality) to deliver on a deadline. Using planning templates can help you stay organized and keep to your budget and they allow you to schedule and create the kind of event that serves its purpose, whether that’s networking at a trade show or launching a team-building workshop.

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Creating a Personal Readme for Scrum Masters

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Creating a Personal Readme for Scrum Masters with ChatGPT Providing a personal readme to your new teammates and stakeholders as a Scrum Master is a great way to build trust and rapport while managing expectations at the same time. I do so regularly and having a template for that purpose comes in handy. Therefore, I thought it also might be an excellent exercise to test ChatGPT on more practical aspects of a Scrum Master’s work.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr