September, 2013

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Dan Pink on the Surprising Truth about Moving and Motivating Others

Guerrilla Project Management

Dan Pink shares the big ideas in his books A Whole New Mind, Drive, and To Sell is Human on the surprising truth about how to move and motivate others. Dan Pink has written three books that have changed the way I think about motivation and influence. First, in A Whole New Mind, Dan shifts. Dan Pink shares the big ideas in his books A Whole New Mind, Drive, and To Sell is Human on the surprising truth about how to move and motivate others.

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APCON Costa Rica

Velociteach

This week I am in Costa Rica in an area just outside of San Jose for the APCON conference. As you can see from the photo from my hotel room, it isn’t a bad place to be. This is a large Latin American congress on project management that is always very well run. On Thursday, […] The post APCON Costa Rica appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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How should teams be build?

Stepping Into Project Management

When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, “It’s in the script.” If he says, “But what’s my motivation?” I say, “Your salary.” —Alfred Hitchcock, filmmaker (1899–1980) Jim Collins talks about getting the right people in the bus in his book “Good to Great”. And we all agree- but how do you decide who are the right people? Hiring happens based on the core competency, but when you put them as part of the team, how do you know they will work out?

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Wrike Raises $10M Investment from Bain Capital: First-Hand Commentary from our CEO

Wrike

Customers, Partners and Friends, I’m happy to announce that Bain Capital Ventures , one of the world’s best venture capital firms, has just invested $10M in Wrike. It’s a positive milestone, and I wanted to share why we’ve done it, and what it will allow us to accomplish. Customers, Partners and Friends, I’m happy to announce that Bain Capital Ventures , one of the world’s best venture capital firms, has just invested $10M in Wrike.

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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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010 Making Sense of Social Media in Project Management with Tony Adams

PM for the Masses

You have heard that one of the top functions of the project manager is to communicate. The thing is, social media is increasingly becoming the method of choice for people to communicate today. So what is the project manager to make of this? Social media and Project Management? Have you thought about this? I’m so […]. The post 010 Making Sense of Social Media in Project Management with Tony Adams appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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The Road to Simplicity: an Inside Look at Wrike Graphite Design

Wrike

Wrike Graphite is full of many pleasant surprises, but probably the first thing you will notice is the exciting new design. Today, we invite you to get an inside look at our design studio. To us, design has always been so much more than just a pretty shell. That’s why Wrike Graphite was built on three principles: simplicity, clarity and visibility.

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How I Met My Brain

Guerrilla Project Management

The first time I met my brain was 15 years ago, when the doctor showed me MRI scans of a tumor that was growing in my head, causing me unbearable pain, and threatening my life. After a successful operation, I fully recovered and was back to normal. I soon forgot about my brain. Few years.

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How to be a happy project manager – Part 2

Guerrilla Project Management

Sometimes the pain from doing your work as project manager will be so unbearable that you just want to quit. Don’t do it. Unless it is for fear of being implicated in some kind of ethical violation, there is no reason why you should quit a project. Even in this case, you should try to.

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What does Project Management mean to me?

PM for the Masses

This post is part of the worldwide PM FlashBlog initiative. For more information, visit this page. Every other year I hop on a plane with my family and fly from Toronto to Seattle for Christmas. Between the restlessness of the children and my grumpiness over the lack of leg room, I eat my mini pretzels, […]. The post What does Project Management mean to me?

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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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012 Project Communications with Elizabeth Harrin

PM for the Masses

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 12 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! I’m Cesar Abeid and this is THE podcast about project management and project managers. So get ready to be entertained, educated, and inspired! Let’s talk about today’s show! Today I have the delightful Elizabeth Harrin on the show to talk about […]. The post 012 Project Communications with Elizabeth Harrin appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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011 Stop Hiring Project Managers!

PM for the Masses

Today’s episode is a bit longer than usual, but it’s PACKED with great things, so I hope you don’t mind. If you’re listening to me during your commute this morning you might have to press pause when you arrive at work and finish the episode on your way back home, but I promise I would […]. The post 011 Stop Hiring Project Managers!

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Managing information overload

PM for the Masses

Hey everyone! I was recently approached by Jason Westland as he’d like to write a guest post for the PM for the Masses blog. He sent me this neat article and I thought I’d share it with you. Thanks Jason for the contribution! One of the things that highly productive project managers are good at […]. The post Managing information overload appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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PM Flashblog : Sept 25

Stepping Into Project Management

The time is set to 25/09/2013 @ 01:00GMT and posts will be tagged on social media with #pmFlashBlog. To know more read Shim Marom's post here. On September 25, 96 PM Bloggers from all over the world will participate in a flashblog. You can see the teaser here So, while you enjoy your weekend, I am traveling again tonight and the stress to pack over and over again has considerably reduced.

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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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009 Project Manager: Blog Like a Boss with Leslie Samuel

PM for the Masses

It’s another week and it’s a new episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast. This is THE podcast about project management and project managers. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee if you can, and prepare to be entertained, educated, and inspired! Today is one of those inspiring episodes. This is episode 9 […]. The post 009 Project Manager: Blog Like a Boss with Leslie Samuel appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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008 Likeonomics with Rohit Bhargava

PM for the Masses

It’s a new week, so welcome to a new episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! I recently devoured a book called “Likeonomics” an Amazon #1 best seller in “Global Marketing,”Motivation and Self-Help,” and in 6 other categories. In this book, Rohit Bhargava convinced me through real stories and lots of research, that […].

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One Step Closer: Wrike’s Mobile App is Now Tailored for iPad

Wrike

Wrike’s iPhone and Android apps help you stay on top of your projects and tasks with ease from any place you choose. We know how eager you are to see Wrike’s iPad app as well. Good news! We are working hard to bring it to you as soon as possible. Even better news…we created a little something to ease your waiting. In August 2014, we relaunched our iOS app!

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7 Tips: When travelling for work

Stepping Into Project Management

Travelling can be fun unless you are doing it way too much. I still love it and the challenges it brings with it, over the past few months I have learnt the art of packing mostly over terrible mistakes. Always pack in your own shampoo- The hotel shampoo might leave your hair so limp that you wished you had your own. Always have an extra pair of clothes in your handbag/backpack- I keep one in my laptop backpack just in case my luggage doesn't arrive.

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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.

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What does project management mean to me?

Stepping Into Project Management

Project management for me as with everyone else is all about managing projects. Obviously how projects are managed and how you want to reach your goal depends on how you look at it. Project management has always been a journey for me, where I have learned every single day from my work, from my team and from my mentors. It’s been more about people for me than managing work through tools.