June, 2015

article thumbnail

Ways to Find the Right Person For the Right Job

Ganttic

With observation, one can easily tell when a task has been assigned to the wrong resource. A wrong resource on the task is equivalent to assigning a doctor to cook in a restaurant, using a hammer to mow a lawn, or planning a party in a library. There’s a better, easier and more appropriate way of achieving your goal. The right candidate for the job would have the qualifications, experience, and suitability to match the job requirements.

article thumbnail

Top 5 Reasons for Project Failure and How to Avert Disaster

Wrike

As a vendor of project management and collaboration software, we talk to a lot of project managers. And we’ve heard all too often that despite every obvious intention for a project to be successful, the reality is that sometimes things fall apart. My belief is that the more you are prepared to fail, the better suited you are to prevent it from occurring at all.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Hierarchy Is Bad For Motivation

Pawel Brodzinski

Whenever a topic of motivation at work pops up I always bring up Dan Pink’s point. In the context of knowledge work, in order to create an environment where people are motivated we need autonomy, mastery, and purpose. The story is nice and compelling. However, what we don’t realize instantly is how high Dan Pink sets the bar. Let me leave the purpose part aside for now.

article thumbnail

When the Agile rubber hits the enterprise road

quantmleap

H aving been ‘doing’ both Waterfall and Agile for quite some time now I feel fairly qualified to point out the idiosyncrasies in both approaches. None of these approaches is completely wrong, and equally, none of these approaches is completely right. It all depends on the circumstances, the organizational maturity, attitude, culture and inclination.

Agile 58
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

How FP’s Agency Management Software Training is Unique

Function Point

Deploying project management software is a more complex process than simply installing the software and pressing go. With our training program, you’ll learn how to use the software for success , but you’ll also get to review and streamline your business practices with our industry experts. With Function Point’s signature training program, we’ve got your back.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Free Cultural Intelligence Training by Participating in Research Study

Stepping Into Project Management

My friend Samad needs your help and participation for his project. It would be great if you have some time to partcipate, you can also send it along to your friends and colleagues. The deadline is till end of this month. Research Overview: Researcher: Samad Aidane University: Middlesex University (U.K) Degree: Master of Science in Neuroscience of Leadership Research Topic: Investigate the effectiveness of intercultural competence training What is the context for this study?

2015 28
article thumbnail

5 Valuable Project Management Skills You Forgot About

Wrike

Project managers have their work cut out for them — they must manage all the various project stakeholders and keep the project on track by successfully juggling and directing their roles and responsibilities. It’s easy to get bogged down by office politics, looming deadlines, and last-minute project changes. As a project manager, focusing on professional development and cultivating important skill sets can be vital to work success.

article thumbnail

What We Can Do About It

The Tao of Project Management

Consider the Project Manager First of all we need to consider if a project manager actually has the necessary skills to manage projects. A lot of people get thrown into project management because they are available, with no thought about what skills they need to carry out the role. I get a lot of feedback on this point so I know it is still happening today.

34
article thumbnail

Morning Routines

Zen Project Management

I’ve come across a number of articles lately that have talked about the importance of a good morning routine (like this one ), so I have been trying to practice some of these techniques. One practice is to start the day with meditation, not checking any electronic devices. I'll admit, sometimes when I'm working from home I'll turn on the TV while making my morning coffee before heading up to the office, but I don't start responding to email first thing in the morning.

124
124
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How FP’s Agency Management Software Training is Unique

Function Point

Deploying project management software is a more complex process than simply installing the software and pressing go. With our training program, you’ll learn how to use the software for success , but you’ll also get to review and streamline your business practices with our industry experts. With Function Point’s signature training program, we’ve got your back.

article thumbnail

PMO of the Year Award Winner: An interview with Sarina Arcari

Guerrilla Project Management

The Project Management Institute’s PMO of the Year Award honors a PMO that has demonstrated superior organizational project management abilities by adding value to its organization through its support of successful strategic initiatives. I had the pleasure to interview Sarina Arcari, VP of Business Solutions at Wellpoint, whose PMO has taken the top honor.

PMO 60
article thumbnail

Waterfall to Agile

Stepping Into Project Management

Working in Agile and don't know what to expect? Helping teams self organize but too much push back? This e-book is a great resource, read how the experts are doing it around the world one organization at a time. You can find me on slide 19 and 20. Transitioning From Waterfall to Agile: Lessons From 20 Experts from Workfront.

Agile 28
article thumbnail

5 Essentials of the Best Marketing Project Management Tools

Wrike

The right marketing project management tool means better communication, easy collaboration, and an organized team. But there are thousands of tools designed to help marketing departments with their hectic workloads, and each looks promising on paper. So how do you choose? Look for these 5 essential capabilities to quickly narrow the field and find the perfect tool for your team: 1.

article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Project Management for You is Almost Done!

PM for the Masses

Here's an exciting update on the progress of my upcoming book Project Management for You. The post Project Management for You is Almost Done! appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

31
article thumbnail

10 Fatal Product Launch Mistakes

Wrike

Product launches are stressful. While success can propel your company to new heights, a botched launch can cripple your business. On top of all that pressure, pulling off the perfect launch is a complicated process, with plenty of room for error. With less than 3% of new consumer goods considered “highly successful” ( i.e. , exceeding first-year sales of $50 million), what can you do to ensure that everything goes smoothly on launch day — and beyond?

article thumbnail

7 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Marketing Software

Wrike

ebManaging a marketing team is not for the faint of heart. You start feeling like you need an extra arm, eyes in the back of your head, and the ability to read minds and forego all sleep just to keep up. While it won’t help you grow an extra limb or stay up all night, using a good project management tool means you won’t have to. You’ll get better communication, easy collaboration, and an organized approach to managing your marketing team.

article thumbnail

Workflow Management Solution Top 20 | FP CEO Interview

Function Point

This is part 1 of our 3-part interview with CIOReview magazine as one of their 20 Most Promising Workflow Management Solution Providers. Function Point CEO, Chris Wilson, sits down with CIOReview to chat about how Function Point has achieved the level of success that is has, and why the only direction to go from here is up. CIOReview: Function Point has the proven experience of assisting clients streamline their business.

article thumbnail

Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

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.

article thumbnail

Workflow Management Solution Top 20 | FP CEO Interview

Function Point

This is part 1 of our 3-part interview with CIOReview magazine as one of their 20 Most Promising Workflow Management Solution Providers. Function Point CEO, Chris Wilson, sits down with CIOReview to chat about how Function Point has achieved the level of success that is has, and why the only direction to go from here is up. CIOReview: Function Point has the proven experience of assisting clients streamline their business.

article thumbnail

Viral Marketing Strategies from Crazy Successful Campaigns

Wrike

It’s the holy grail of online marketing: the campaign that goes viral. Massive numbers of views, a staggering amount of social shares, and the kind of brand awareness money simply can’t buy. But crafting a successful viral campaign is no easy feat; in fact, most experts say you can’t really plan it with a marketing strategy definition at all — it either happens, or it doesn’t, and luck is no small factor.

article thumbnail

Beware the Managers from Hell! (Video)

Wrike

They’re sipping coffee in the break room. They’re pacing around the conference room. They might just be lurking in your office. They are ( cue Psycho music )… Managers from Hell! It’s not easy to be a good manager. It takes a lot of experience, mentoring, leadership, and patience. When the going gets tough, a good manager doesn’t expect miracles; he gets involved to help out the team.

2017 36
article thumbnail

Should We Have This Meeting? (Infographic Decision Tree)

Wrike

So many corporate employees spend their workday bouncing from meeting to meeting. In many organizations, the de facto method of getting anything done has been: “Let’s meet about it.” In the spirit of eliminating unnecessary activities to increase productivity, use this handy meeting “go vs. no go” decision tree. And please share it with your manager or overly-dependent-on-meetings colleagues!

article thumbnail

How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

article thumbnail

5 Inspiring Productivity Tips from the Book Manage Your Day-to-Day

Wrike

With so many productivity books around and so many authors proclaiming themselves productivity experts, it’s rare to find a book that dishes out really useful advice and inspires you to change for the better. The book Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind (The 99U Book Series) is a collection of essays written by an array of thought leaders and productivity authors.

article thumbnail

How the CIA Makes Tough Decisions & More (Work Management Roundup)

Wrike

Welcome to your fresh new Friday habit, the Work Management Friday Roundup — a collection of articles we’ve spotted over the course of the week that will help you manage your workload, be more productive, and simply become an awesome contributor to your team. How the CIA Makes Decisions : If you’re facing a tough decision, then you may need this 5-step process created by a former CIA executive who, during his career, had to make difficult recommendations on some of the biggest threat

article thumbnail

10 Fatal Product Launch Mistakes (+New DroneCo Comic)

Wrike

Product launches are stressful. While success can propel your company to new heights, a botched launch can cripple your business. On top of all that pressure, pulling off the perfect launch is a complicated process, with plenty of room for error. With less than 3% of new consumer goods considered “highly successful” ( i.e. , exceeding first-year sales of $50 million), what can you do to ensure that everything goes smoothly on launch day — and beyond?

article thumbnail

Why In-Person Meetings Aren’t Going Away & More (Work Management Roundup)

Wrike

Welcome to week 2 of our new Friday habit: the Work Management Roundup. We’re sharing a handful of must-read links from around the web that will give you ideas to improve your habits, increase your productivity, and make work less tiresome. Read on: Vaynerchuk Says Face-to-Face Meetings Aren’t Dead: Even with advanced technology available, face-to-face meetings convey more information and energy than a video conference call.

Energy 28
article thumbnail

Navigating Chaos in Project Management

This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.