ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A project timeline acts as a detailed schedule for your project, and a Google Slides timeline template can help you do just that. Let’s say you’re a commercial construction company working to build a new office building. Stakeholders are asking how long the project will take. This is where a timeline comes into play. Timelines are important for managing projects and businesses as they help managers coordinate the efforts of individuals and functional departments across their organiza

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. We know that all projects use finite resources to achieve an objective. One of the most valuable resources in a project is the people (developers, engineers, subject matter experts, etc.) who support it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Has your project just ticked over into Red status? I know what that feels like! And I know what the scrutiny is like too – suddenly you’ve got a lot of attention on your project and everyone is demanding a path to Green. I’ve been managing projects for over 20 years and many of my projects and programs have had periods of Red… sometimes for a long time!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Identifying a rockstar Scrum Master involves more than just ticking off certification boxes.

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital business landscape, Portfolio Management Offices (PMOs) and project & portfolio leaders face a multitude of complex challenges, including orchestrating enterprise change; prioritizing and executing on cross-functional investments; and the need for faster, data-driven decision-making. The exponential growth of AI and its new applications is a game-changer.

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Musings on Project Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Stability!It counts for a lot.It implies -- for behaviors and management decisions -- predictability, reliability, under-control (but not risk-free, of course), coherent narrative, steady-state goals, and a strategy that is understandable to those who have the job of implementing it.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

To-do lists are a universal tool for managing work, popular among both managers and employees thanks to their simplicity, the transparency they provide and their effectiveness when it comes to tracking the progress of a project. They can be customized to fit the preferences of each team, from simple checklists that log the completion of tasks, to detailed to-do lists that are used to track various aspects of tasks such as this Google Sheets to-do list template.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Today we announced a partnership with ScrumMatch to help organizations that are looking to hire Scrum Masters and Product Owners find candidates that have been qualified by experts in Scrum, while at the same time helping those who are already Scrum Masters and Product Owners grow throughout the process. Yes, Scrum.org does an excellent job of training people and teams while certifying those individuals in the knowledge and understanding of Scrum, but it doesn’t stop there.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Alan Zucker September 4, 2024 A project manager’s first major decision is selecting the approach and lifecycle. Historically, this was a non-issue. The default option was preordained based on the project type, organizational preferences, and inertia. Construction and engineering projects were always predictive. For software projects, organizational factors outside the project manager’s control often drove the predictive versus agile decision.

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WorkOtter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Control During Crisis: How a State Health Department Staffed and Scaled to Meet Unprecedented Demand Problem: State health departments are often at the mercy of community health crises, including infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics, environmental health issues, substance abuse, and emergency preparedness and response. When faced with a major crisis, this state department of health had to rapidly scale its operations while maintaining the highest standards of work to deliver life-saving ou

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Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

You have a desired outcome, but what steps will you take to get there? Goal setting and tracking are important for both personal and professional success. Goals provide direction, purpose and motivation, while tracking helps with accountability and identifying roadblocks. Using goal-setting templates and goal-tracking templates will help deliver projects successfully and likely keep you much more organized along the way.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Adapted from the video “ AI in Project Management: Avoid These Costly Mistakes! “ hosted by RestlessMinds. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the landscape of project management, professionals in the field must adapt to stay relevant. A recent discussion among industry experts highlighted the importance of balancing AI tools with human expertise, introducing a new framework for understanding this intersection: the 4 C’s.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The Scrum Master has to keep changing styles and stances as and when needed. However, when someone with not enough knowledge or experience picks up this hat, it often leads to Scrum Master Anti Patterns. In this post I am sharing the anti-patterns and its pitfalls that I experienced, there could be more. Anti-pattern: Scrum Master as a technical lead This person has played a role of technical lead for quite long.

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PM Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The success of agile projects increasingly relies on the emotional intelligence (EI) of leaders. Agile methodologies focus on teamwork, flexibility, and ongoing improvement—all of which are significantly influenced by a leader’s emotional awareness and ability to manage interpersonal relationships. This article explores how emotional intelligence is integral to agile leadership and program management, showing how […] The post The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Agile Leadership and Progr

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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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UPQODE

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Wisepops is a well-known tool for creating popups and banners to capture leads and boost conversions. However, depending on your business’s specific needs, you might require different features, pricing, or integration options. This article explores some of the top Wisepops alternatives, helping you find the best option for optimizing lead generation and engagement on your website.

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Green Project Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I have always viewed Unilever as a foundational North Star organization in terms of example setting in sustainability. Recently, they made headlines for revising some of its ambitious environmental commitments. For some, this move signaled retreat in the face of mounting anti-ESG pressures, leading to a chorus of criticism. But I see it differently.

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Henny Portman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Every day, we are confronted with alarming news about climate change, making sustainability more crucial than ever. This is precisely why ‘Sustainability in Project Management’ by Gilbert Silvius, Ron Schipper, Julia Planko, Jasper van den Brink, and Adri Köhler remains a valuable read, even more than a decade after its release. The book’s timeless insights into sustainable project management are just as relevant today as they were when it was first published, offering essential guidance f

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Das Schwierigste an Scrum ist nicht das Verständnis für die Kunden. Es ist nicht die Entwicklung von Features. Und es ist definitiv nicht die Kommunikation im Team. Das Schwierigste an Scrum ist, sich kontinuierlich zu verbessern. Und trotz der Tatsache, dass es schwer ist, ein Bewusstsein für kontinuierliche Verbesserung in allen Bereichen zu schaffen, haben unerfahrene Scrum Master eine seltsame Angewohnheit.

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Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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PM Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Change often triggers fear of the unknown and a sense of helplessness, expressed as anxiety. Change disturbs the peace. In the realm of project management, change is a given. Projects both create change and are subject to changes that seem to make planning futile. But project management – if done well and if you are […] The post Surfing through Change and Anxiety appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Celoxis

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

11 Best Resource Management Software & Scheduling Tools · 1. Celoxis: An Enterprise-Level Tool · 2. Mavenlink · 3. Smartsheet · 4. Wrike · 5. Hub Planner.

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ActiveCollab

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Hello everyone, Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In July [[link] we discussed the enhancements to the People page and making Subtasks visible on Workload, the Timeline view, and the mobile app. In this recap, we’ll share the improvements we made to Estimates, Reports, and My Work. ACTIVECOLLAB 8.0: MY WORK The task list on the My Work page has been revamped to enable changing task labels and due dates.

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MindGenius

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Gone are the days of the manual mind maps used for visualizing ideas, structuring tasks, and organizing workflows while managing a project. With MindGenius Online, it offers cutting-edge tools that leverage AI to redefine how projects are planned, executed, and managed. This blog provides information on how MindGenius Online, integrated with AI features, empowers AI […] The post Unlocking AI Mind Mapping for Project Management with MindGenius Online first appeared on MindGenius.

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Speaker: Kat Conner

The challenge of delivering the right product at the right time while aligning with strategic objectives is more pressing than ever. Product management is evolving and gaining greater recognition as the means to creating this connection. Join our upcoming webinar and learn how to streamline your product development processes, infuse product thinking across the organization, and bridge the gap between vision and delivery.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Im Jahr 2014 haben K. Dandy und K. Bendersky eine Umfrage unter Professoren und Studenten in den USA durchgeführt. Dabei stimmten 64 Prozent der Professioren und 88 % der Studenten zu, dass das Lernen verbessert wird, wenn der Unterricht auf die Lernstile der Schüler abgestimmt ist. In meiner „Train-the-Trainer“-Arbeit und im Gespräch mit Teilnehmern meiner Trainings zeichnet sich ein ähnliches Bild ab.

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Musings on Project Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

To minimize your maximum schedule is a good thing. Or, it should be.Here's how to do it:Subordinate all other priorities to the most important tasks. This begs the question: is there an objective measure of importance, and from whom or what does such a measure emanate?If you can measure 'importance' (see above) then do the densest tasks first, as measured by the ratio of importance to time.

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Celoxis

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Top Gantt Chart Software Tools for Project Managers in 2024 · 1. Celoxis · 2. Teamwork.com · 3. Trello · 4. ClickUp · 5. GanttPRO · 6. Zoho Projects.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Transforming organizations with AI will be a HUGE opportunity for Project Managers working on business projects. I discuss with Matt Simons. The post Transforming Business with AI: The Biggest PM Opportunity in 20 Years? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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