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Lessons Learned in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In my experience, most project managers feel that they could ‘do’ lessons learned better. We all know that capturing lessons learned is an essential part of making sure that future projects go well, but sharing them seems to be something that we don’t feel we do particularly effectively. And it isn’t surprising – managing lessons learned properly is hard to do well on a project.

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The 10 Commitments Of An Agile Leader

Scrum.org

Agile has become more than just a buzzword in our complex world. Agility is a mindset, a skillset, a culture, and a driving force behind successful, flexible, and responsive organisations. Central to this Agile environment is the role of an Agile Leader, an individual whose understanding, commitment, and practice of Agile principles can significantly impact the outcome of any Agile transformation.

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Spotting Project Threats: How to Find the Sources of Project Risk

Online PM Courses

Projects are inherently uncertain. So we set out to spot what can go wrong as early as possible. Let's examine the sources of project risk. The post Spotting Project Threats: How to Find the Sources of Project Risk appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Adopting Agile Practices Isn’t Agile Transformation

Leading Agile

Agile needs to be tied to business-driven results. If not, then we start measuring things like people trained, teams doing Scrum, or the organization’s sentiment toward Agile to tell us if we’re succeeding. But, in the absence of measurable business results, none of that matters. Agile is all about the ability of an organization to deliver in small batches, get fast feedback from customers, and quickly respond to change.

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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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What is Project Quality Management and Why Is It Important?

Techno-PM

Defining Project Quality Management Project quality management is the process of ensuring that a project meets or exceeds the expectations of stakeholders in terms of functionality, performance, and reliability. It involves establishing quality objectives and implementing measures to achieve them, as well as monitoring and controlling project activities to ensure that they are consistent with established standards and best practices.

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Keeping Clients and Projects in the Loop: 10 Marketing Agency Project Management Software to Consider

GanttPRO Project Management

Marketing agencies play a vital role in the growth of many businesses. They operate by their own rules, follow the latest marketing trends, and use specific tools, including online marketing […] The post Keeping Clients and Projects in the Loop: 10 Marketing Agency Project Management Software to Consider first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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How to scale an agency: 6 steps to get started

Resource Guru

The agency industry is a crowded space, so when you ask yourself how to scale your agency , it’s not always clear where (or how) to get started. Keep this in mind: scaling is a journey, and it requires careful planning, flexibility, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures. We know that scaling an agency can be a tough task, so we’re here to provide practical advice.

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What Are The Approaches To Quality Management?

Techno-PM

Overview Quality management plays a crucial role in any organization, regardless of its size or industry. The concept of quality management can be defined as the process of ensuring that goods and services meet or exceed customer expectations. To establish a competitive edge in the market, organizations must prioritize quality management. There are various approaches to quality management that have been developed over the years, each with its unique characteristics and advantages.

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Why Practice Makes Perfect in Preparing for the PMI-RMP Exam

Project Risk Coach

"Practice makes perfect" is a timeless adage that holds true in various aspects of life, and it certainly applies to preparing for the PMI-RMP (Project Management Institute - Risk Management Professional) exam. The journey to becoming a certified PMI-RMP professional requires dedication, knowledge, and the ability to apply risk management principles in real-world scenarios.

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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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How to Be a Project Management Consultant

ProjectManager.com

Project management consultants don’t only add value to a project, but they can help introduce project management processes to any team. It’s a great career transition for current project managers to consider. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you what PM skills, PM tools and related experience you need to succeed in this competitive field. What Is a Project Management Consultant?

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IBM Project Management vs Google Project Management: Certificate Showdown!

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Are you wondering whether you should take the IBM project management certificate or the Google project management course? They are both excellent, credible training providers, and both courses are aimed at beginner-level project managers. So which one to take? Having worked through the Coursera IBM Project Manager , IBM IT Project Manager and Google Project Management professional certificates , I feel confident being able to share with you my thoughts on how they shape up.

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How to Reduce Your Emails by 50%

The IIL Blog

By Karim Radwan July 19, 2023 Quickly drafted, easy to share, more formal than phone messaging, once invented, emails quickly became our favored way of communicating. It is as close to perfection as a communication tool can get. Usually, us humans tend to overuse and abuse good things, and of course, emails are no exception. Globally, a staggering 269 billion emails are sent each day and there are currently just over 3.7 billion email users worldwide.

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Health Checks for Agile Teams

Scrum.org

Health Checks for Agile Teams Agile teams thrive on continuous improvement and adaptability. Self-assessment isn’t just a health check measuring tool but a compass guiding teams toward their potential. It enables teams to understand their strengths, identify areas of improvement, and delve deeper into work dynamics beyond mere output. The true essence of self-assessment in Agile is fostering transparency, collaboration, and relentless improvement.

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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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What Is a Project Executive? Role, Responsibilities and Salary

ProjectManager.com

Most projects are hierarchical. There’s someone at the top of the project management team who answers to the stakeholders and directs the project manager and project team. That position is called a project executive. Of course, it’s more complicated than that, so it’s important to first define the term project executive and explain what that person does, including their main responsibilities.

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Agile Teams: Roles & Structures That Work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. An agile mindset, and a set of shared values, principles, and often Agile tools, help Agile teams succeed. So why are agile teams different to other types of ‘classic’ project team? In this article we’ll look at two things: The different roles you’ll find in an Agile team The team structures you can set up to help make your agile team a success.

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Building the Appian Way

Musings on Project Management

As a project, the Appian Way was monumental for its time: Phase I, built in only one year. 312 BCE. the paved road (originally, a military road) cuts through the Alban hills and the coastal Pontine marshes to connect Rome to far southeast Brindisi.

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10 Interview questions for the Scrum Master

Scrum.org

The purpose of the Scrum Master is to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the Scrum team. It’s an important accountability for the success of the Scrum team, and yet, it is surprising that many people are uncertain about the qualities they should seek when hiring a Scrum Master. An ideal Scrum Master should possess expertise in the Scrum framework as well as complimentary practices, demonstrate servant leadership qualities, and prioritize continuous improvement for the Scrum team.

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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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Beware the Word “Pragmatic”

MPUG

This article didn’t come out of nowhere. I recently had a recorded interview with Stuart Taylor on project management. While that specific video is not out yet, you can find his videos on YouTube. It was an exciting conversation and brought me back to project experiences that left me, let’s say, animated. Over the years, I have had to clean up the results of project decisions made in the name of pragmatism.

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Project Artifacts and How to Use Them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. What is an artifact? An artifact is something you create. In project management, artifacts relate to documents, templates, outputs or a specific deliverable.

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Engage Stakeholders & Team Members in Product Development

The IIL Blog

By V. Lee Henson July 19, 2023 In product development, it’s important to engage stakeholders and team members early and often. This helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page and the product meets the needs of all involved. Agile Team Engagement is Not Always Easy Here are a few tips for engaging stakeholders and team members in product development: Involve stakeholders in the planning process.

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Risk Mitigation: Agile Usable Products vs Documentation in Traditional Project Management

Scrum.org

As the software development landscape evolves, evaluating the time-tested traditional project management strategies alongside the burgeoning agile methodologies is essential. The central tenet I would like to explore today is comparing using usable working products as a risk mitigation strategy in Agile with the elaborate documentation characteristic of traditional project management.

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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 the Project Lifecycle and What Are Its Phases?

WorkOtter

Did you know that only 58% of organizations understand the value of project management? Unfortunately, this means many businesses are missing out on the benefits. It’s important to explore project management because it leads to successful project completion. A project lifecycle is crucial in determining whether a project succeeds or fails. But what is a project lifecycle?

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Exploring Kanban in an Enterprise Environment

Leading Agile

Join us for today’s podcast where we dive into the world of Kanban and Agile methodologies to unravel the thought process behind large organizations who want embrace Kanban. If you’re considering Kanban, or you’re currently grappling with workflow challenges, this video will equip you with some Kanban strategies to help you seamlessly implement and optimize Kanban in a dynamic enterprise environment.

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Project Management Worker Engagement

The IIL Blog

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. July 19, 2023 Project Versus Functional Worker Engagement Worker engagement is the way a company treats employees, or the way employees treat one another to create a high quality and highly productive project work environment. Much of the early literature on worker engagement focused on workers hiring into a full-time functional position and working on assignments that remain within that functional area.

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Health Checks für agile Teams ??

Scrum.org

Health Checks für agile Teams Agile Teams gedeihen durch kontinuierliche Verbesserung und Anpassungsfähigkeit. Die Selbsteinschätzung ist nicht nur ein Instrument für Health Checks agiler Teams, sondern ein Kompass, der Teams zu ihrem Potenzial führt. Sie ermöglicht es den Teams, die eigenen Stärken zu verstehen, Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten zu erkennen und die Arbeitsdynamik über den bloßen Output von Inkrementen hinaus zu vertiefen.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.