MPUG

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ghostly Situations You might be wondering what Halloween has to do with project management. You would be surprised to learn they have quite a few similarities and some are comical. Like Halloween, Project Managers (PMs) also encounter ghosts or skeletons from their past projects. The fear of failure or the same mistakes is a monster that destroys a project’s progress because they did not learn from their mistakes or lessons learned if taken.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I had to reread the question twice. Was this a legit question or were they messing with us? I scrolled down and looked at the responses of others and re-responses from question asker. Yep, they’re serious. “I recently passed my PMP exam and now my company wants me to lead a project. I’ve never lead one before. Where should I start?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By: Veronica Thraen Do you have a new project but don’t know where to begin? Are you an organizing whiz but prioritizing tasks doesn’t come as easily? Have you been assigned to manage a large project with multiple teams, but you’ve never been a project manager? Whether you’re already a project manager — or wearing the project manager hat by sheer necessity — you’ll want to deliver a successful project.

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Musings on Project Management

OCTOBER 28, 2023

In the beginning, "people" are told: "It's too soon to know where we are in this project"After the beginning, "people" are told: "It's too late to stop the project; there's too much sunk; we have to keep going"Sampling the dataAnd so the bane of big projects comes down to poor sampling technique: Either the early details are not predictive because the early "efficiencies" of cost per unit of

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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.

PM Basics

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to approach project risk management but struggled to know where to start? This article will provide you with the necessary knowledge, resources, and templates. Read now.

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Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 29, 2023

To me, Project Discovery is the most fun part of Project Management. So what is it, and how can you master it? The post Master Project Discovery: How to Unlock Your Project’s Potential appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the government domain, the government often contracts for an SI -- system integrator -- whose scope of work is to be an independent evaluator of program plans and progress, an expert adviser to the program executive for risk management and value engineering, and a voice in the project office not beholden to the prime contractor(s), system architect(s), or other implementers.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential. Learn how these Scrum anti-patterns categories manifest themselves and how they affect value creation for customers and the organization’s long-term sustain

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Ray W. Frohnhoefer Ethical dilemmas frequently arise in project management, demanding conscientious decision-making. Ethical dilemmas involve making difficult choices when each choice violates a moral principle. These scenarios, often marked by conflicts of interest, competing stakeholder needs, tight budgets, communication challenges, and complex legal and regulatory landscapes, highlight the critical role of ethics in project success.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gantt charts are one of the most important project management tools there are. That’s why project managers use them to manage projects of all sizes across industries such as construction, manufacturing, marketing and many more. Since they’re so important, people use a variety of tools to create them. In this guide, we explain how to make a Gantt chart in PowerPoint.

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Binfire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had an astounding effect on the eCommerce landscape, greatly changing customer experiences in online retailing. From personalized product recommendations and 24/7 chatbots to predictive analytics and visual search capabilities, this emerging field is changing how customers shop and interact with businesses. Discover the advantages, challenges, and future potential of AI in eCommerce , as we examine how it’s revolutionizing the way we shop in digital marketp

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Timeliness & Customer Satisfaction are Key Product Measures Mastering Product Delivery Optimization with Flow Metrics Because timeliness and customer satisfaction can make or break a product, strategically using Flow Metrics in your Kanban system is a game-changer for product delivery. This exploration begins by understanding the critical role that Flow Metrics play in this optimization journey.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Think back to the various project leaders and managers you have worked with professionally. As you reflect, have you experienced a leader who truly knows themselves, stands firm on their morals, and genuinely understands their team? The era of robotic, detached leadership is fading, and in its place, a more genuine approach is emerging — poised to reshape organizational cultures.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Manufacturers can’t just produce as many widgets as they want. There are financial constraints, of course, but there is also demand to think about. Making more than the market will support is going to lead to extra costs in production and warehouse that can bust the bank. That’s why a production budget is essential. But what is a production budget and what should be included in one?

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Admation

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Picture this: you're an intrepid explorer, standing on the edge of a vast abyss known as Marketing Project Management. You're equipped with tools, a team, and the promise of treasure—successful campaigns and satisfied stakeholders. But the abyss is fraught with pitfalls like black holes that can suck in your projects, leaving them lost in a void of inefficiencies.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “What should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team.

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Green Project Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

There Is a Lot of Noise Out There. Let’s Clear the Air. In an age where information spreads at the speed of light and sustainable project management is rapidly gaining popularity, clarity becomes our most valued ally. With this burgeoning interest comes the responsibility to articulate its principles clearly and accurately, lest we fall into […] The post Cutting Through the Noise: What is Sustainable Project Management appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re interested in a career in construction or looking to fill an open position in your construction management company, there are a lot of entry points. Of course, your education and experience will impact many construction job titles you’d be eligible for, which is why we’ve listed the most common construction job titles. Below, you’ll find the top 10 construction job titles.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As we reach the end of Q3 in 2023, here’s a recap of last quarter’s Toggl Plan updates. Availability overview Google Calendar integration Task sync with Toggl Plan + Track integration Shared logins with Toggl Track And more Let’s look at each new feature in detail. Frictionless resource planning with Availability overview As an agency manager, you want to balance your team’s workload without compromising quality or overwhelming your team.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

I have spent a lot of my and the team's time creating release plans. Release plans that: Show dates around when features will be done Show dates we plan on iteratively releasing through the course of the next month, quarter, and/or year. That I used to ‘manage up’ so that bosses knew my team and I were busy fulfilling our ‘commitments’. I felt it motivated employees.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Most developers aren’t waking up in the morning and wondering how they’re going to mess up the sprint today. There’s usually a reason why they can’t get their work done on time. Still, if one developer isn’t meeting their commitment, then the whole team isn’t meeting their commitment. So, something’s got to give. In this episode of SoundNotes, Vic Bonacci and Dave Prior draw on their vast experience as CSTs and dish out some tips on what you can do when you have one developer slowing you down.

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Developing software, like any project, is complicated and littered with roadblocks. One of those roadblocks is a bug. A bug is a problem with a feature or the functionality of the software, which needs to be fixed before it can be shipped to customers. A bug relies on a bug report to get that process started. Before we dive into how to make a bug report, let’s go deeper into the definition of a bug report and why it’s so important to software development.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Top-down estimating is a form of estimation where existing knowledge of similar projects is used in the estimation process to produce a ballpark figure for the total cost. Like other methods to estimate a new project’s cost , top-down estimation has advantages and disadvantages. We’ll discuss all of them in this article, plus: Examples of the top-down estimating technique Key steps for doing top-down estimating right Tips for making your estimates more accurate Shall we start?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the vast expanse of software development, I've observed a clear distinction between developers who merely go through the motions and those who truly excel in their roles. The difference isn't always rooted in technical prowess or experience but often boils down to mindset, dedication, and a relentless commitment to continuous learning. It all started with a blog post I once read.

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Productivity Land

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Have you ever experienced the overwhelming feeling of being ignored? It’s a universal human experience that can leave you feeling hurt, frustrated, and even isolated. Whether it’s in your personal relationships, at work, or on social media, the sensation of being sidelined can be difficult to cope with. In this article, we’ll explore the intricate dynamics of being ignored and provide you with effective strategies on how to deal with being ignored.

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