Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Let's say that we’re almost at the end of the quarter and you’re thinking what a great year it’s been so far at work. Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development in the months ahead… and there’s a lot of choice. I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed.

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Scrum.org

JULY 12, 2024

In Scrum, the Product Backlog is a vital tool for managing work and delivering value to stakeholders. Despite its importance, there are often misconceptions about what the Product Backlog actually is and how it should be used. Misunderstanding the product backlog can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities to deliver value to customers. This blog aims to dispel these misconceptions by exploring what the Product Backlog is not and what it truly is, providing clarity and enhancing its effe

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I write a lot about how to be better at your job, how to excel at interview , how to improve your skills and so on, and I interview a lot of experts who talk about those kinds of things. Today I want to talk about the opposite: what you should avoid doing at work. I've seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. It's not nice to watch, and I hope it doesn't happen to you.

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MPUG

JULY 12, 2024

From time to time, articles keep emerging on our feed that Agile teams are failing. A popular article by Deloitte, “ How fragile is your Agile , ” covers the six common pitfalls teams face when using Agile for project management. But at the same time, statistics say Agile is the supreme project management methodology of all time. 70% of the companies in the U.S. are using Agile as of 2022 with a success rate of 64%.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Musings on Project Management

JULY 12, 2024

The software is never done!Certainly not news; and certainly not profound to any engineer, coder, or PM working in the software industry, writing apps, or supporting software enabled devices.Users have come to expect routine and regular updates to all things software.Ooops, not so fast!What about the automobile industry?Traditionally: the car is done!

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 12, 2024

Latest Release | July 10, 2024 Major news for all of you working in the Atlassian ecosystem: LiquidPlanner now integrates with Jira. That means project managers can now connect the two and pull their Jira projects into the scheduled collection for prioritization, forecasting, and scenario modeling. How does it work? The scheduling algorithm uses the Jira time remaining field to calculate start and finish dates.

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Project Accelerator News

JULY 12, 2024

How an IT Project Management team handles and learns from mistakes and setbacks can significantly impact success, not just for the current project but across your whole current portfolio – and future projects too. At Stoneseed, we have the privilege of working very closely with a wide range of project teams: as a provider of IT Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) resources; Project Management Office (PMO) advisory and support; and Stoneseed’s P3MO Platform (our new innovative, structured and

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NimbleWork

JULY 12, 2024

What does it take to be a truly exceptional project manager today? How can you navigate the complexities of modern project landscapes while balancing human dynamics, technological advancements, and strategic foresight? As the role of a project manager evolves, so too must our understanding of the essential skills required for success. Gone are the days when a rigid set of technical competencies sufficed.

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Teamweek

JULY 12, 2024

Given the hype over AI technology, it’s easy to forget that behind every bot lies a human brain. And with 50% of companies reporting difficulties sourcing vital AI skills , algorithm architects are precious. The global AI market is currently growing by 28% annually , and over 60% of large companies already use AI in everyday operations, meaning employees with top AI skills are only becoming more valuable in the talent market.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

Construction

Clint Padgett – Project Success

JULY 12, 2024

Episode Information: In Part 2 of his enlightening conversation with John Miles, he underscores the significance of a learning mindset and continuous improvement while providing strategies to overcome self-doubt and confront fears. He introduces the concept of a reverse bucket list as a tool for reflecting on accomplishments and shares valuable insights for project managers.

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Celoxis

JULY 12, 2024

The Best Trello Alternatives & Competitors for Project Management Software 2024 ; Celoxis: The Enterprise-Level Powerhouse ; Asana: The Versatile Task Manager

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Clint Padgett – Project Success

JULY 12, 2024

Episode Information: Clint delves into John’s inspiring journey from overcoming a childhood accident to rebuilding his confidence and graduating with honors from the Naval Academy. He explores his definition of self-leadership, highlighting the importance of hard work, mindset and behavior shifts, and the psychology of progress. John offers insights on how managers can infuse passion and purpose into their daily work and introduces the concept of being a “mosquito auditor.

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UPQODE

JULY 12, 2024

In today’s digital age, optimizing your workspace is crucial for efficiency and productivity. Notion, a versatile productivity tool, allows users to integrate various widgets to streamline tasks and enhance functionality. This article provides an overview of the best Notion widgets available, helping you choose the right tools to improve your workflow.

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Scrum.org

JULY 12, 2024

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