Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Project Managers need to produce plenty of artifacts as we create and deliver our projects. So, let’s look at my top 40 project artifacts. The post Top 40 Project Artifacts Every PM Should Know About appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
GoSkills
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What is the future of project management? Our industry experts share the biggest project management trends for 2024.
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Velociteach
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Words matter. Even in project management. Words can carry meaning far beyond their formal definitions. Connotation and perception can have unintended consequences. Even basic project management terms can create misunderstandings that can disrupt or derail a project. In this article, I expose some linguistic pitfalls impacting the profession. Project The Project Management Institute’s formal definition of a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
The IIL Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Ruchi Gupta and Cyndi Snyder-Dionisio These days you can’t escape the topic of Artificial Intelligence…it has pervaded social media posts, the evening news, and everyday conversations – to a level rivaled only by the launch of the internet itself. And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI.
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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.
Celoxis
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools are crucial for organizations in managing multiple projects. They aid in maintaining records, prioritizing projects, allocating resources, tracking progress, and facilitating team collaboration. The benefits include increased efficiency, informed decision-making, risk management, and strategic alignment. Representative examples include Celoxis, Microsoft Project, Wrike, Smartsheet, and Clarizen.
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Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 16, 2023
You hear a lot about theft of intellectual property, aka IP. Well, a lot of IP in the U.S. government domain is freely available: Since at least 2013, there's been a push from the President's Office of Science and Technology Policy to make as much as possible of government sponsored research available to the public for free.
Green Project Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Guest post by Tom Capillon, MEng, Guilhem Perez, MEng, Valérie M. Saintot, PhD In the 21st century, we face interconnected global challenges such as population growth, urbanization, resource depletion, and climate change, urgently calling for sustainable energy solutions. Innovation is key in navigating these complexities, yet opinions vary on the right approach.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Daniel Miessler has an interesting essay about threats, vulnerabilities, and risks that is worth a quick read.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 18, 2023
ProjectManager, an award-winning project management software company, is thrilled to announce its newest integration with Jira, a leading software development tool. Unite the agile world of Jira with ProjectManager’s planning and reporting tools. With ProjectManager’s new Jira integration, users can seamlessly import an existing Jira project or enable real-time, two-way syncing between the platforms.
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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?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 21, 2023
We all want to be productive in the office, but what does that actually mean? We often hear about ways we can work smarter and more efficiently, but without concrete examples it’s hard to know where to start. To help you get on track with your productivity goals, we’ll look at some practical examples of how you could use your time efficiently, with case studies and real-life tips.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Starting as a developer, my experiences were largely shaped by traditional project management practices. At companies like Merrill Lynch and a generator manufacturing firm, I found these methods to be rigid and often disconnected from the actual work we were doing. This disconnect led me to question and, ultimately, seek alternatives. My transition to Agile and DevOps wasn't immediate.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Your project is in trouble.You've spent all the money and have little to show for it.There's a decision to be made: Shut it down, or take a gamble on resurrection?A gamble on resurrection is a financial theory about risk taking that posits taking on more risk or leverage in a hope that circumstances -- mostly beyond your control -- will turn favorably and bail you out.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Construction sites are busy with subcontractors and other crews working on various smaller projects that will lead to the final build. One of the tasks of the general contractor is to track those work hours to manage labor costs and keep everyone paid. This is done with a construction timesheet. But do you know what a construction timesheet is and why it’s important?
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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.
Planio
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. In fact, an annual product survey found that over 30% of teams plan their roadmaps a year in advance, dispelling the myth that agile teams shouldn’t waste their time planning far into the future.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As a seasoned professional in the field of Scrum and Agile, I've often encountered the misconception that Scrum Mastership is confined to the world of software engineering. However, the principles and practices of Scrum are universal and can be applied across various industries. In this blog, I aim to demystify this notion and guide you through the process of becoming an effective Scrum Master, regardless of your professional background.
Proofhub
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In today’s dynamic work environment, effective collaboration is the cornerstone of success for any team. Achieving streamlined collaboration is easier when you have a great tool. Practically speaking, this would be a collaboration software , or platform, that updates in real-time so that team members know the “current” status of a task at any given moment.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 20, 2023
When viewing construction, one commonly recognizes three sectors: residential, commercial and infrastructure. But each of these sectors can be further subdivided into categories. For example, commercial construction can be classified into three subcategories of retail, office, multifamily and industrial construction. In this post, we’ll define industrial construction and how it differs from the rest of commercial construction.
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
Binfire
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of startups, being financially astute is not just an option but a necessity. The journey from an idea to a sustainable business is fraught with financial challenges and opportunities. This guide aims to provide startup entrepreneurs with essential insights and strategies to navigate the complex financial terrain, ensuring a robust foundation for their burgeoning enterprises.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 21, 2023
We started this Scrum foundation series explaining we see four underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. In the past series of blog posts we covered the three pillars of Empiricism, and we covered the Scrum Values. Now that we understand that we need trust, which is built up by living the Scrum Values, to bring transparency and as such have a good basis to inspect and adapt, we can have a look at the self-managing aspect of the Scrum Team. ?
Velociteach
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The podcast by project managers for project managers. Foundational power skills encompass soft skills, behavioral competencies, and personality traits essential for leaders, aspiring leaders, and team members alike. By embracing these power skills, individuals can elevate their capabilities, leading to enhanced organizational performance and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture within organizations.
PM Times
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The role of an effective project manager has been studied and observed—scholarly researchers studying the managerial profiles of successful project managers (ref 3) observed common traits including extroversion, rational judging, and structured behaviors, for example. Another study from researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ref 1) found common traits of project managers to include openness to […] The post Three Attributes of Construction Sector PMs and Nine Important Concept
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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.
Binfire
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The fashion industry is perpetually evolving, with 2024 shaping up to be a year marked by significant growth and transformation. As businesses navigate through a landscape of uncertainty, including subdued economic growth and fluctuating consumer confidence, keeping abreast of the latest trends in apparel management becomes crucial. According to McKinsey, the global fashion industry is expected to experience top-line growth of 2 to 4 percent in 2024 , with variations across regions and sectors.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive markets, the ability to adapt and innovate quickly is not just desirable – it's essential. In this video, Martin explores the nuanced role of Scrum in such environments. ? He sheds light on how Scrum can help businesses not only survive but thrive in these challenging conditions. ? The conversation starts with a fundamental question: In a highly competitive market, how does Scrum product development help acquire and retain customers?
Leading Agile
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In this episode of SoundNotes, we’re having a little fun discussing how you can apply the roles, ceremonies, and artifacts of Scrum to get more out of this holiday season and improve your goal-setting for 2024. Want to Listen Instead? LeadingAgile · Bringing Agile Home for the Holidays Contacting Vic Bonacci If you’d like to contact Vic you can reach him at: LeadingAgile: [link] LinkedIn: [link] Email: Victor.Bonacci@leadingagile.com Contacting Dave Prior If you’d like to contact Dave, you can
Teamweek
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Parametric estimation is a crucial estimation technique in project management. That’s because parametric estimations are highly accurate and take some guesswork from your estimation process. Things you’ll learn about parametric estimations in this article: Pros and cons Use cases Real-life examples How to do parametric estimating How Toggl Track can help you create accurate estimates And more!
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
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