Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Sometimes projects can seem a bit overwhelming. I know – I’ve cried with frustration after a meeting where totally the wrong people put together an unachievable plan. Complexity adds to the overwhelm. Not only are you feeling that the project is like a cat you can’t get in the carry case to take the vet, but there are a ton of other complicating factors.
Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
We’d all like to lead projects from start to finish, but the reality is that often times the project manager who kicked it off won’t be the one who turns the lights off at the end. Steve McQueen said “We deal in lead, friend” and a fitting motto for project managers is “We deal in change” and that includes our own role.
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ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
For a project to be successful, you need to get organized. By providing structure to your project scope, you get some control over the project work and increase the chance that you’ll succeed. Before you get started, you need to figure out every step in the project scope. That’s where a work package comes in. What Is a Work Package? A work package is a sequence of activities that leads to a deliverable when using a work breakdown structure (WBS). to map your project scope.
Project Bliss
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
The Tuckman model of team development describes the stages that groups go through as they mature. By moving from forming, storming, norming, and performing, your team will perform well and produce great work. Learn how to identify and help your team move through these stages of development to get the best from your team and your projects. This guide works even if you’re working with a virtual team.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
In a recent class, a student asked, “What are the common difficulties teams face when starting with Agile?” To answer this question, I refer to the Tuckman Model of group development, shown below. . Tuckman. 1965. . The Tuckman model describes the phases that groups of individuals go through when they first begin working together as a team. In the first phase, Forming , teams are uncertain about the team goals and how to work together.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
(This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure.). What is a method in project management? A method is how you do something. It’s the way you achieve a result; the steps you take to get the output or the deliverable. Think back to when you did science experiments at school. I had to write out the method, explaining how I did the experiment including the steps I used and the equipment that was needed.
Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’ve likely run into the term the “Great Resignation” If you work for a mid to large-sized company, chances are at least a few of your staff have decided to exit stage left and only rarely will these departures not cause some business impacts. So what should you do if you are managing a project and discover that one or more of your team members will be departing prematurely?
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
All businesses must make money in order to remain solvent and stay in business. The need for profitability is clear—how you get there is the tricky part. One way is to deliver more value to your customers while creating less waste for the business. This is commonly called lean project management. What Is Lean Project Management? Lean project management focuses on delivering a manufacturing project with more value and less waste.
Proofhub
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Source: [link] According to an O.C. Tanner Learning Group white paper , 79% of people who quit their jobs say they did so due to “lack of appreciation.” Furthermore, a poll by Gallup revealed that out of the one billion full-time workers globally, only 15% of them are actively engaged at work , meaning 85% of them dislike their job?—?and more specifically, their boss.
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?
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
I have had the opportunity to work with some truly amazing teams that have achieved pretty amazing outcomes. One thing that every team has had in common is that, at one time, they were new to Scrum. When I engage with teams to discuss implementing the Scrum framework, they often raise potential impediments to adopting Scrum. Below are the five most common objections to Scrum and why they don’t hold any weight. .
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Mind mapping is a well-known allround method for decision-making, creativity and structuring processes. The technique was invented in the 1970s by the british author Tony Buzan, with the aim to achieve an accelerated information processing and storage through this brain-friendly visualization. To this day, mind mapping is considered a popular visualization method in various fields.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
In their book, Leading Successful Change: 8 Keys to Making Change Work , Gregory P. Shea and Cassie A. Solomon talk about the 8 things that you should be targeting if you want the change management effort on your project to stick. They say that if your project isn’t addressing at least 4 of these elements, then the change is doomed to fail. People will slip back into their old ways.
Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Tracking and reporting risk information is a standard part of any project management approach. How we do it will vary based on the context of the project being managed, the needs of the stakeholders and the policies or standards governing the practice, but in general, a risk register is a common standalone artifact, RAID log section or information radiator.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
All projects have risks, but not all risks are the same. There are many potential risks that can affect a project and you need to have a risk management process in place to manage them. This risk management process consists of risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring. To assess the level of risk, use a risk matrix. Creating a risk assessment matrix gives you a tool to perform qualitative risk analysis and increases the quality of your decision-making.
LiquidPlanner
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Does your organization invest in a Project Management Office (PMO)? If you are reading this then you must be considering setting up a PMO or have concluded your approach to project management is not working and you are in the process of analyzing, dismantling and preparing to rebuild it. I’ve been through this process with several organizations – either building a PMO from scratch or rebuilding a failing one.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on Scrum Anti-Patterns. Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. And that demand causes the market-entry of new professionals from other project management branches, probably believing that reading one or two Scrum books will be sufficient.
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. In the previous part of this series, we already explained the basic core competencies and principles needed to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise. Although the Scaled Agile Framework was designed to provide a simple introduction with a lot of familiar terms, roles, and methods, the concept is so broad that it may seem very
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
This is a guest article by Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, PMI, North America. The pandemic of 2020 and beyond has revealed a plethora of urgent needs across various aspects of society. One of those needs that cannot be ignored is the importance of school-aged children feeling a sense of independence and ownership when it comes to their education.
Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
I’ve worked in the delivery space for thirty years. Over that time, I’ve seen delivery approaches rise and fall and wars about ways of working rage on. Frameworks, tooling, nomenclature, roles and rituals have changed, but one thing hasn’t. Most executives don’t care how you deliver as long as business objectives are met. The question they want answered is not which framework to pick but rather what they need to do to get their business results.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Businesses are always looking to balance supply with demand to remain competitive and profitable. But charting the flow of supply and demand sometimes feels impossible. You can’t predict the future, but you can make accurate forecasts about supply and demand by researching and analyzing the data. This is called supply chain planning. Let’s take a closer look at supply chain planning and what it means for your business planning.
Proofhub
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
When you own a business, it’s important to keep your employees and colleagues on track so you can hit your goals. Of course, this is sometimes easier said than done, but there are some steps you can take to turn sluggish employees into a productive workforce. So, in this article, we will dive into five ways you can deal with a lazy or unproductive team and fix the problem quickly. 1.
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.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
. As an Agile Coach, I am being asked what the Scrum Master will do if the Scrum Team is highly mature? Do we still need this role? I would like to use the metaphor of a Soccer Referee to explain. Scrum Master is not 100% equivalent to a soccer referee, they have a lot in common. A referee has in-depth knowledge of the laws of the game, s/he is accountable for ensuring everyone understands and enacts the soccer rules.
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
The Eisenhower Matrix was named after the former US president of the same name, Dwight D. Eisenhower, who is said to have developed this method and even taught it himself. To this day, the Eisenhower Principle is a proven and widely used tool for prioritizing personal tasks. The method is based on the concept of effectiveness. It is not about getting things done right but doing the right things first.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
What does a business analyst do on a project, and how is that different to the role of the project manager? The headline is that the two roles serve different purposes but a lot of the skills used are similar across both positions. Let’s dive into the jobs and see how they work together to successfully deliver a project. The responsibilities of a BA and PM on a project.
The Digital Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
This resource planning software review covers 10 tools and all the info you need: pros and cons, pricing, features, integrations, and screenshots to help you choose something that fits your needs. The post 10 Best Resource Planning Software Tools In 2021 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Manufacturing requires the right balance of many factors. One of the most important is the inventory—the materials and components needed for the manufacturing process. The more efficiently a company handles this process, the more profit they will find. To this end, the manufacturing industry developed material requirements planning (MRP) to improve inventory efficiency.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Nowadays everyone is in a hurry. They just want to get things done quickly but sadly, all of us are scribble monkeys whenever it comes to remembering stuff in our personal and professional life. You might be wondering “what is the relation between getting things done and remembering stuff?”. Well, it all comes down to task management and understanding the importance of some sort of organization in your daily activities.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
TL; DR: Estimates Are Useful, Just Ditch the Numbers. Many people dislike estimating work items as estimates supposedly open the path to the misuse of velocity by the managers, reintroducing Taylorism, micro-management, and excessive reporting through the backdoor. To them, for example, the proponents of #noestimates, estimates conflict with basic ideas of agile product development such as self-management, becoming outcome-focused, or leaving the feature factory for good.
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