Wed.Oct 09, 2024

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7 Free Estimate Templates for Excel

ProjectManager.com

Better estimates lead to better projects. An accurate forecast of costs, time and more is essential to creating a realistic project plan and schedule. This is where an estimate template can help set a project up for success. Download these free estimate templates to deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to stakeholders’ expected quality standards.

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New feature – track project milestones

Resource Guru

The final deadline is the most important date in any project. But you don’t just arrive there by chance. Leading up to it is a series of significant moments and micro-deadlines that mark your project’s progress and help keep you on track. You can now add these to Resource Guru and track project milestones in your team schedule so everyone stays aligned on important dates and when deliverables are due.

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A Scrum Caretaker’s view on Agility, Scrum and organizational transformation

Gunther Verheyen

In August 2024, the 4th edition of my book “Scrum – A Pocket Guide” was published. I created it because I am continuously uncovering better ways of explaining Scrum and want to help people by sharing these ways. Luckily, my publisher, Van Haren Group , agreed that there was value in making my update available (again) for the many friends of Scrum around the globe.

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Hybrid Project Management: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

The IIL Blog

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi October 9, 2024 89% of high-performing organizations now use hybrid project management approaches, with project success rates rising by up to 27% compared to using a single method alone, says PMI’s 2021 “Pulse of the Profession” report. This shift towards hybrid approaches highlights their growing importance and effectiveness.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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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The Power of Visual Project Management Tools: We Saw the Difference 

NimbleWork

I. Reimagining Project Management Visuals Have you ever felt like you’re driving blindfolded while managing a project, only occasionally peeking at a map? Traditional project management tools often leave us in this predicament, forcing us to navigate complex project landscapes with fragmented, outdated information. But what if we could remove the blindfold and see the entire journey, complete with real-time traffic updates, right on our windshield?

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Optimizing Portfolio Profit through DIPP-guided Resource Allocation

Epicflow Blog

‣ Stephen Devaux (USA), is a project management theorist, consultant, author, and educator with 36 years of experience. His expertise spans a wide range of projects, from Fashion Model Barbie to avionics on the F-35. Stephen has introduced innovative methods and metrics to the project management discipline and has taught project management at universities and for organizations worldwide, including Siemens, Ford, Qatar Telecom, and the US Air Force.

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Great Performance Review: How to Appraise Team Members’ Performance

Online PM Courses

Even if performance appraisal during or at the end of a project is not a requirement on you, I believe it is a duty you should honor. The post Great Performance Review: How to Appraise Team Members’ Performance appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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7 Best Recruitment CRMs To Streamline Hiring In 2025

Teamweek

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Influencer sans autorité dans la gestion de projet Par James G. Trela, PMP, MBA, MS-IST, GLCP-L1

International Institute for Learning

Influencer sans autorité dans la gestion de projet Par James G. Trela, PMP, MBA, MS-IST, GLCP-L1 Résumé Quiconque a assumé le rôle de gestionnaire de projet, officiellement ou non, connaît ce sentiment. On nous confie un projet dont les parties prenantes proviennent de différentes organisations, et nous dépendons du soutien d’autres organisations pour le mener à bien.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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.

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Transform the Way Your PMO Operates.

The IIL Blog

By Joe Pusz October 9, 2024 This is the time when many people make New Year’s resolutions. Optimism abounds as people write down their goals: “Lose 20 pounds by the summer”, “No more junk food”, or “Exercise at least 4 days a week”. Then February comes. Statistics show that nearly 80% abandon their resolutions by February. Eighty percent! People settle back into their routines and don’t think about changing again until the following December.

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Webinar: Collaborative OKR – Align Strategy with Execution in Slack

NimbleWork

Want to align strategic goals with real-time execution? Learn how to streamline OKR updates directly in Slack for effortless collaboration in our upcoming webinar! OKRs in Slack: Discover how to simplify goal tracking by seamlessly managing updates directly within Slack, avoiding the hassle of switching between platforms. Customizable Views & Notifications: Adapt collaboration tools to match your team’s unique workflow and preferences.

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Inside Stories Podcast Episode 9: Judy Umlas on How Grateful Leadership and the Power of Acknowledgment can Transform Organizations at All Levels

The IIL Blog

With Guest Judith W. Umlas, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon October 9, 2024 Join Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Judy Umlas, a pioneer in Grateful Leadership and the Power of Acknowledgment. In this episode, Judy shares her inspiring journey, from the motivations that led her to her unique focus to her most significant achievements. She delves into the profound impact of genuine appreciation and recognition in the workplace, offering practical advice on how to implement these practices.

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Championing Change: Ali Moses on how to hook new users into Wrike

Wrike

I’ve been using Wrike since my first day working here, almost four years ago. So, as a fully immersed superfan of Wrike, it’s always refreshing to learn about organizations that are experiencing workplace transformation in real time. Change can be hard for any company, but I’m always blown away by how seamless the transition to using Wrike can be, especially with a few strategic tweaks.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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5 Anzeichen dafür, dass du als Scrum Master den falschen Job gewählt hast (und was du jetzt ändern solltest)

Scrum.org

Lass mich dir ein Geheimnis verraten: Ich habe einen sechsten Sinn. Ich erkenne einen guten Scrum Master, wenn ich ihm bei der Arbeit über die Schulter schaue. Vielleicht bilde ich mir das aber auch nur ein. Was ich allerdings weiß: Durch meine eigene Arbeit in Scrum Teams, den jahrelangen Austausch mit anderen Scrum Mastern in CoPs, Meet-ups und Weiterbildungen, meine eigenen fortgeschrittenen Scrum-Master-Schulungen und nicht zuletzt das viele Coaching anderer Scrum Master in den vergangenen z

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