PM Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

What do you find to be the hardest part of managing a project? I bet if you asked ten different project managers that question you would get at least six or seven different answers. I believe that many on the outside of project management looking in probably think it is easy. Be organized and […] The post Best of PMTimes: The Greatest Challenges When Managing a Project appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tactical planning is the practical counterpoint to strategic planning, which describes the overall direction of an organization. Tactical planning tells you how to get there. It’s about execution and, therefore, critical to achieving your strategic goals. This concept is an important part of project portfolio management (PPM) and project management offices (PMOs).

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

There are good and great Scrum Masters. Sometimes the distance from good to great is the hardest part of the journey. If you want your Scrum Master to be 5 times more effective, show them this. There is a big difference between living an accountability and focusing on responsibilities only. Even good Scrum Masters sometimes fail by spending too much time on the least impactful things.

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Green Project Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the new year here, it’s time for businesses to step out of their comfort zones and embrace bold, even audacious, goals. The future demands leaders who are willing to reimagine not only what they do, but also how they do it. Setting Massive Goals The first step is setting goals that may seem beyond […] The post New Year, New Aspirations: Embracing Bold Changes for a Sustainable Future appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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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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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile manifesto principles or the Scrum guide's underlying Empiricism. By understanding the rationale behind these practices and exploring their drawbacks, teams can foster a more nuanced and practical approach to achieve true agility and continuous improvement.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Breaking big product backlog items into smaller ones is an essential skill that all product owners should build. In the previous article ‘Benefits Of Smaller Product Backlog Items’, we explored why it is important to slice PBIs into smaller value units. In this article, we will explore How to achieve that. How Smaller Items Should Be? As small as possible but still valuable.

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Velociteach

JANUARY 2, 2024

The podcast by project managers, for project managers. Project C.U.R.E. has become the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment and services to doctors and nurses serving the sick and dying in more than 135 countries. Dave Maddux, shares invaluable project insights on addressing the critical shortage of medical resources worldwide.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

What is a Sprint Goal? The scrum guide defines the sprint goal as: “The Sprint Goal is the single objective for the Sprint. Although the Sprint Goal is a commitment by the Developers, it provides flexibility in terms of the exact work needed to achieve it. The Sprint Goal also creates coherence and focus, encouraging the Scrum Team to work together rather than on separate initiatives.

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Productivity Land

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the realm of cybersecurity, it’s crucial to always be on guard and have the right tools ready. We’re in a digital age where knowing who controls or owns online resources, which is what WHOIS helps us do, has become incredibly important. However, there’s a significant change in the game and it’s called reverse WHOIS. This isn’t just a small step up; it’s a giant leap in how we approach WHOIS lookups.

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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.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

La défense ukrainienne face à l’envahisseur russe a révélé une chose : l’avènement incontestable de l’ère des drones. Ces innovations percutantes aux allures de jouets sont le faux-nez d’un changement profond de paradigme industriel basé sur la rapidité de changement, l’open-source, la décentralisation, et la composabilité. Ces pratiques agiles novatrices sont à rebours des traditions tayloristes de l’industrie de la défense, en prise avec une inflation continue des coûts et délais, impactant

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Green Project Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

I am often asked about the most significant challenge GPM faces when explaining the value of sustainable project management. This question frequently comes from CFOs who have yet to embrace the benefits of sustainable practices beyond mere compliance with regulatory or stakeholder demands. In this post, I aim at a favorite antagonist from a bygone […] The post Balancing Value: From Friedman’s Metrics to Purpose-Driven Impact appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Los Scrum Masters (SM) pueden beneficiarse de los 7 hábitos de Covey para mejorar su efectividad. Lo que aprendí de este libro me ayudó a apoyar a estos roles, durante el coaching a los equipos y como parte de mis cursos. Te cuento: ? 1️⃣ Ser proactivo : Es fundamental que los SM conozcan su área de influencia en cada momento, tanto dentro como fuera del equipo.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 2, 2024

This post looks under the hood at the challenging topic of incentives. First it offers a definition of what incentives are. Then it looks at the psychology-based theoretical foundation of incentives, and summarizes a list of common incentives offered to employees. Finally, it looks at the impact of incentives as a consideration in strategy and project management.

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Wrike

JANUARY 2, 2024

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Scrum is a modern way of teamwork for product delivery. Watch this video to get a precise and concise definition of Scrum. In the end, Scrum is more about behavior than process. So, if you want to use Scrum effectively, you need to build a new set of constructive behaviors which I call Attitude. Share a comment about your experience with the required behaviors that Scrum practitioners should develop in themselves. == To find out more about Mehdi, visit his website: [link] Check out Mehdi's

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ActiveCollab

JANUARY 2, 2024

Businesses and organizations face new challenges and opportunities in today's fast-paced and technology-driven world. To thrive in this dynamic environment, it's crucial to cultivate an agile mindset that embraces change. Adapting quickly and effectively to changing circumstances is becoming increasingly vital for success. This article will explore the importance of an agile mindset and how it can positively impact individuals, teams, and organizations.

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