Green Project Management
JANUARY 3, 2016
This post focuses on the current challenges of sustainable risk management within sustainable change delivery, with useful perspectives, tools, and techniques. This blog post is part of a series that provides the foundation for understanding sustainable change delivery. “Primum non nocere – First, do no harm” – Auguste François Chomel (Hooker, p. 219, 1849) “The golden axiom of […].
Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 29, 2016
Mike Cohn on estimating (from his email blasts): "Because I've written a book on estimating, people seem to think I estimate everything on my product backlog. I don't. I ask a team to estimate a product backlog item only when having the estimate will lead to actionably different behavior. So, for example, I might ask a team for an estimate on a user story so that I can decide if I want.
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The Lazy Project Manager
JANUARY 27, 2016
The good news is that there is now plenty of great research emerging on the context and conditions for successful PMOs; some of the lessons learned are simple and intuitive, others less so, as evidenced in this extract from Peter Taylor and Ray Mead’s Delivering Successful PMOs. Lesson One: Get Help. As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible f
Ron Rosenhead
JANUARY 7, 2016
I was asked this question late last year on one of our project management training courses. I had introduced the group to a range of templates over the two days and one person asked this question towards the end of the day. I responded by saying that this was the first time I had been asked this question. I threw the question back at the group asking them to go through the book of templates.
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?
Zen Project Management
JANUARY 12, 2016
There's another idea from Tim Brown's Change by Design I thought was worth writing about. It's the idea of divergence and convergence. Early in a design project (or any project), we want to collect lots of ideas. This is divergence.creating lots of possible choices. Linus Pauling , winner of 2 Nobel prizes, stated "To have a good ide, you must first have lots of ideas.
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Green Project Management
JANUARY 3, 2016
This post highlights the importance of portfolio management for sustainable change delivery. This blog post is part of a series that provides a foundation for understanding sustainable change delivery. It is not the strongest of species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Leon C. […]. The post Sustainable Portfolio Management – Foundational Overview appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.
Susanne Madsen
JANUARY 4, 2016
As a project management coach and facilitator I often come across project managers who find their workload overwhelming. They want to do a good job and don’t want to appear “weak” by saying no to more work. But in spite of working long hours, there is so much on their plate that only the most urgent requests get their attention. At the bottom of the pile are the more proactive and strategic activities that they never get around to.
The Lazy Project Manager
JANUARY 8, 2016
(Original Polish translation: Nie mój cyrk, nie moje malpy). In simple terms this means ‘Not my problem’ but let’s be honest, ‘not my circus, not my monkey’ is a whole lot more colourful to say and will definitely get you noticed when you say it. This thought or attitude draws us to a typical challenge for the project manager who wants to be more ‘social’ since in traditional terms a project manager would have the attitude of ‘this is my problem’ and, as a result, would get involved to resolve t
Wrike
JANUARY 5, 2016
2016 is brand new, and now that you’ve started a fresh calendar, you’re probably eager to find exciting events to fill it with. Look no further than our list of top project management conferences for 2016. Stay up-to-speed on the latest industry developments, pick up tips from respected experts in the field, meet other project management professionals, and have some fun learning new tricks of the trade away from the office.
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.
Zen Project Management
JANUARY 6, 2016
I've been reading the book Change by Design by Tim Brown. It's part of my overall interest in design in general. I have found a number of interesting ideas in the book so far, and I'm not even half way through it. One concept had to do with constraints. Anyone that has worked much on projects know that constraints are a big part of it. He talks about three aspects of constraint; feasibility, desirability, and viability.
Function Point
JANUARY 29, 2016
When customers achieve profitability and productivity with our project management software, we celebrate! We’re showcasing their agency, successes, and their FP experience in our spotlight blog series. Now, it’s our pleasure to introduce Mindy, CEO & Co-Founder at DAHU Agency ! Describe DAHU Agency. We are a creative marketing and advertising agency that adapts to the latest technologies and the behaviours of its users.
Green Project Management
JANUARY 10, 2016
Dealing With Nonsensical Sustainability Positions I have recently experienced a number of profoundly confusing and somewhat bizarre positions and arguments on LinkedIn (and elsewhere). For example, absurd arguments against the requirement for greenhouse gas emission reductions, not providing a liveable wage or the right to employ slave and child labour.
Mike Clayton
JANUARY 14, 2016
People Deliver Projects It is easy to think of the role of a project manager in terms of tasks, schedule, budget, resources, deliverables and risk. These are the things that many project management books and courses focus on.
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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?
Fix my Project Chaos
JANUARY 25, 2016
Book review of Project Psychology by Sharon De Mascia In this video, Elise shares her book review of Project Psychology by Sharon De Mascia. Sharon De Mascia AFBPsS, MCIPD is a UK based Psychologist focused on project management. In her role, Sharon helps organisations get the best out of people through wellbeing, leadership and change management. […].
Wrike
JANUARY 12, 2016
When you’re managing projects, it’s all too common that tasks slip and releases get pushed back. To remedy the situation, you need to learn from your mistakes and improve planning in the future. Online Gantt chart software is a great way to help your team organize your schedule so that you hit every deadline on time. If you’ve never heard of or used a Gantt chart before, take a look at this infographic.
Moira Alexander
JANUARY 7, 2016
A transformation is taking place in the project management field as the result of changes to business practices, requirements and expectations. It’s putting a sharper focus on the people, processes and technologies needed to successfully execute projects. It may no longer make sense for companies to use limited resources as they have in the past. Here are five trends that could reshape project management in 2016.
Function Point
JANUARY 29, 2016
When customers achieve profitability and productivity with our project management software, we celebrate! We’re showcasing their agency, successes, and their FP experience in our spotlight blog series. Now, it’s our pleasure to introduce Mindy, CEO & Co-Founder at DAHU Agency ! Describe DAHU Agency. We are a creative marketing and advertising agency that adapts to the latest technologies and the behaviours of its users.
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.
Green Project Management
JANUARY 9, 2016
I recently read a Harvard Business Review article, ‘Fair Process – Managing in the Knowledge Economy’, during my MBA programme that reminded me of some foolish team and team lead mistakes I made a few years ago. The Background for the Story I participated in Dr. Paul D. Giammalvo’s engineering economics course in Jakarta. The […]. The post Silly Management Mistakes – the Importance of Fair Process appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.
Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 26, 2016
Have you ever been asked: "What time is the 3 o'clock meeting?" You're thinking: "This guy is on something; or he's texting while talking!". We here in the backyard of the seemingly larger-than-life Walt Disney World* pay some attention to the management paradigms coming out of our corporate neighbor. And, so the Disney response to that question is instructive, as given in this blog post.
Fix my Project Chaos
JANUARY 11, 2016
About This Podcast: How to engage with your stakeholders – it seems so simple yet many Project Managers find it challenging to build rapport and establish working relationships with their Project Sponsor and Key Stakeholders. In this Podcast, Andrew Pearce is a leading Organisational Change Manager with vast experience leading successful cultural change, shares his knowledge […].
Wrike
JANUARY 14, 2016
Project portfolio management (PPM) is a method used by organizations to plan schedules and allocate resources needed to bring a project portfolio to success. Project portfolios are, at their essence, project management on a larger scale, as it concerns groupings of projects bundled into work portfolios. PPM is a system for analyzing the ROI, performance, and risks of each project portfolio, so that the right work can be prioritized.
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.
The Tao of Project Management
JANUARY 15, 2016
Topsham Rugby Club After all the games being cancelled last weekend due to the pitches being flooded by the torrential rain it's hopefully back on track this weekend. The 1st XV are away to Tamar Saracens and the 2nd XV are at home to Torquay (2:30 pm kick off). Before that the Ladies have a memorial game in honour of Lily Partridge, one of the founder members of the Ladies team, who tragically died following a Devon RFU training session just before Christmas.
Function Point
JANUARY 13, 2016
One of the perks of being the leading cloud-based project management solution is that we have clients worldwide. We love it so much we are showcasing them with a spotlight series! On the most easterly point in North America, we have Dc Design House — an award-winning production house and marketing firm. Meet their Production Manager, Eddy St. Coeur.
Stepping Into Project Management
JANUARY 13, 2016
If you are part of SIPM or heard of it, told a friend about it- you know that there has always been an interest to give back to the community that has given so much to me. I am indebted to so many for giving me the opportunity, a second chance, reading my blog, supporting me when I have doubted myself and keeping me inspired- so introducing I AM LISTENING ( to you).
Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 23, 2016
There is no problem so complicated that you can't make it worse - a common phrase in the astronaut business* * Credit to Glen Alleman Bookmark this on Delicious. Read in the library at Square Peg Consulting about these books I've written Buy them at any online book retailer!
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