Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Have you ever found your project team celebrating the end of a sprint, only to realize the outputs aren't quite ready for release? Uncertainty about when a task is complete can lead to inconsistent deliverables and project delays. The "Definition of Done" (DoD) is a cornerstone in project management that ensures every task, feature, or phase meets established criteria before being considered complete.

Software Review 52

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2024

For many projects, basic scheduling techniques are fine. You can’t go too far wrong with a task list and start and finish dates. Throw in some start-to-finish dependencies , make a Gantt chart , and that’s a pretty good plan. There’s no point in making your schedule more complicated than it needs to be, especially if your project is straightforward with secured resources and a degree of flexibility.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 17, 2024

The transaction between buyer and seller is documented at every stage, and this paperwork serves a purpose. It protects both parties and legally binds them to follow the particulars that they’ve agreed upon. One of those business documents is a sales order. To better understand what a sales order is, we’ll define the term, list what should be included and outline the sales order process.

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Manufacturing Software Review Monitoring Defining 384

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, Smart managers are increasingly turning to Evidence-Based Management (EBM) to steer their organizations toward success. EBM, with its roots in the rigorous, data-driven approach of evidence-based practices in medicine and science, offers a robust framework for making informed decisions that significantly enhance organizational outcomes.

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Sustainability Technical Review Innovation Leadership 195

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?

Innovation

Leading Agile

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding where you are as an organization and where you want to go is essential to transformation. Understanding that creating the conditions for teams, backlogs, and working tested product to exist is the real work of the transformation is critical. The next most important aspect of transformation is being able to demonstrate progress through tangible metrics that will resonate with executives.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

By Lucy Grimwade Historically, IT leaders were valued primarily for their technical knowledge and ability to solve complex technical issues or problems. As businesses and professions evolve, so has role capability. Where perhaps some technical knowledge used to be viewed as somewhat essential and is often seen as a benefit – the role of an IT leader now has such a broader set of responsibilities it truly goes beyond SME technical abilities.

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Retail Leadership 2023 Innovation 156

Online PM Courses

APRIL 17, 2024

How much risk will your project take on? There are 3 similar measures. What's the difference: Risk Tolerance, Risk Appetite, & Risk Capacity? The post What’s the Difference: Risk Appetite – Risk Tolerance – Risk Capacity? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Risk Risk Management 155

MPUG

APRIL 17, 2024

Project managers are responsible for building and updating quality project schedules. When building these schedules, it’s important to ensure these schedules are free of potential scheduling errors that even experienced project managers make, such as the following: Tasks that have not been baselined Summary tasks with dependencies Summary tasks with resource assignments Tasks which need to be updated Tasks without resource assignments Milestone tasks with a duration greater than zero Tasks that

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Wrike

APRIL 17, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Wrike Discover has been officially approved as an authorized training partner (ATP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® , the world’s largest project management member association. PMI has rigorously evaluated our suite of Wrike Discover courses and confirmed that they meet PMI’s high-quality standards for instructional design and course content.

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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

The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

By Alicia M. Morgan As I gear up for IIL’s #AgileCon2024 presentation , the theme “Scaling for the Future” ignites a sense of enthusiasm. My leadership journey across various sectors, including for-profit entities, non-profits, startup consulting, and workforce readiness initiatives, highlights the importance of innovation. The project and program leadership teams I have been part of, which demonstrate best-in-class performance, are those who are not afraid to take calculated risks t

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Innovation Agile Aerospace Leadership 88

Alan Parker Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Introduction Purpose The primary purpose of the change enablement practice is to maximize the number of successful IT service and product changes by ensuring comprehensive risk assessment, authorizing changes, and efficiently managing the change schedule. Scope The scope of this practice encompasses the full lifecycle of changes within IT services and products, from the initial planning and assessment stages through to the implementation and review phases.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Risk Management Governance Government 52

The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

By Liz Pittoni Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be adopted in business. As the AI footprint continues to grow, so does the fear of its functionality. If you’re uncertain about applying AI, consider partnering with it to enhance efficiency. Here is one scenario: Use Case: Job Interview Preparation Needed Tools/Materials: Resume or CV Job Description STAR methodology chatGPT (or AI tool of your choice) The Goal: The goal of this exercise is to have the AI help with (1) generating a list o

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Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Generative AI Process 78

Resource Guru

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding how you spend your own time at work is tricky, let alone keeping tabs on how multiple team members spend their time across different projects. That’s why we’ve created our employee timesheet template, for individual employees to record, reflect, and share how they spend their time. We also offer a multiple employee timesheet template, for anyone who needs an overview of how a team was utilized over a specific timeframe.

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Software Review Finance Monitoring Software 52

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MPUG

APRIL 17, 2024

As we move further into 2024, the question of whether to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Project remains a common concern for project managers and organizations. With Microsoft continuously enhancing its project management software, it’s crucial to evaluate the pros and cons carefully before making the decision to upgrade. Making the Case for the Upgrade Here are some compelling reasons why you might consider upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Project in 2024: Your cur

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ActiveCollab

APRIL 17, 2024

Capacity planning in project management is an important process that ensures a project's success from the beginning until the end. By aligning resources with project demands, teams can execute tasks efficiently and meet objectives on time and within budget. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of capacity planning, offering insights into its importance and impact on achieving project milestones with precision and professionalism.

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Planning Budget Executing Agile 36

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

This Responsive Advisors video will help you boost your Sprint Reviews with simple, effective strategies. Learn how to gather valuable feedback that will improve your projects, and improve stakeholder engagement during the meeting can make a big difference.

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PM Times

APRIL 17, 2024

Meditation teacher Tejaniya advised, “Never try to force an issue. Just acknowledge, accept, and keep observing until things unfold naturally.” This might be fine when there is all the time in the world for the issue to be resolved, but from a project management perspective, it sounds far too passive an approach. However, when you consider […] The post Collaborative Decision Making appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

2025

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

This Responsive Advisors video will help you boost your Sprint Reviews with simple, effective strategies. Learn how to gather valuable feedback that will improve your projects, and improve stakeholder engagement during the meeting can make a big difference.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

Enfocarse en entregar más rápido, por ejemplo, reduciendo el tiempo promedio de entrega puede ser útil pero no asegura la entrega de valor. Medir el valor entregado a través resultado del uso de producto (Outcome) permite aprender de los clientes y ayudar a una adaptación apropiada a los cambios del mercado. La brecha de satisfacción representa la diferencia entre el valor o expectativas esperadas por el cliente que no recibe y el valor actual entregado por un producto.

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