Zen Project Management

MAY 29, 2014

This is part 1 of a 12 part series on the Principles of agile I've been working on a big project and as the project has grown, I've been thinking about how Agile is supposed to work and how my project is following (or in some cases not following) the principles that are part of agile. For this first article, I'm going to talk about Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.

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Fear No Project PM

MAY 30, 2014

'I recently had the pleasure of participating in an article on Process Change. Kathleen Irwin had been tasked with putting together the article to uncover tips on Costly mistakes that organizations should avoid when attempting to change technology, process(workflow) or team structure. You can read the entire article over at Software Advice’s site – Process […].

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Wrike

MAY 28, 2014

Twitter is a fantastic resource for keeping up with the latest trends and connecting with leading figures in project management. But the sheer number of voices can often be overwhelming, especially when you’re new to the world of tweets and hashtags. We’ve sifted through the crowd and collected 20 inspirational and informative Project Management Gurus you should follow on Twitter to stay in the know, develop your PM skills, and further your career.

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Velociteach

MAY 16, 2014

Velociteach is proud to announce our collaboration with author and thought-leader Neal Whitten, PMP. Last fall, I had an epiphany. I was in New Orleans sitting in a lecture hall at the PMI Global Congress 2013. Much to my amusement, Neal Whitten was creating problems. Neal’s popularity was an issue! About a dozen breakout sessions […] The post Neal Whitten, PMP and Velociteach appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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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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quantmleap

MAY 8, 2014

T he Cynefin framework identifies five domains within which systems and environments can co-exist. In summary the five domains are: The ‘ Simple ‘ Domain – characterized by clear cause-and-effect relationships, with well-defined rules of engagement that call for the use of best practice approaches. The ‘ Complicated ’ domain – where the relationships between cause-and-effect are not straight forward but are discernible subject to some level of analysis or investigation wi

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Zen Project Management

MAY 21, 2014

I haven't had much of a chance to write any posts lately. I've been on a project that has left me little time for other things, but on this Sunday I decided to take a step back. There was a learning in Daniel Pink's The Adventures of Johnny Bunko ; "persistence triumphs talent." I had a boss that taught me this early in my consulting career, that putting in your 40 hours of billable time wasn't enough.

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Fear No Project PM

MAY 30, 2014

I recently had the pleasure of participating in an article on Process Change. Kathleen Irwin had been tasked with putting together the article to uncover tips on Costly mistakes that organizations should avoid when attempting to change technology, process(workflow) or team structure.

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Wrike

MAY 29, 2014

There’s a glut of articles and advice about Agile floating around online. Adoption patterns, education plans, and implementation methodologies abound. But there’s a big difference between doing Agile and being Agile. If your team simply adopts Agile rules without the mindset, you’re going to have problems. We’ve done the research and studied the pitfalls for you so you can help your team start sprinting successfully.

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Velociteach

MAY 13, 2014

What happens after you pass the PMP® Exam? You celebrate!! You party like your hair is on fire. You dance just like Will Smith and Jimmy Fallon. You shout ecstatically from the top of your lungs, until your voice is reduced to a squeak of air…or the neighbors call the cops…whichever comes first! Once you’ve […] The post What Happens After You Pass the PMP Exam?

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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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PM for the Masses

MAY 5, 2014

Sometimes all you need is to get people to work together. My guest today will share with us how that ability can truly turn you into a fantastic project manager. He will also share with us: Techniques that he has used to get teams to work together The first thing a new project manager can do to […]. The post Soft Skills and Getting People to Work Together: Episode 38 with Geoff Crane appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Troubled and Failing Project

MAY 30, 2014

"The government is incapable of running projects. Simply put, their miserably high failure rate proves that government should be out of the project management business." There are plenty of examples of this. We have heard this line, or ones similar to it, time and again and rarely hear how the projects failure reasons support the hypothesis. The reason?

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Stepping Into Project Management

MAY 12, 2014

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Fear No Project PM

MAY 30, 2014

'Our team has been in staffing mode for the last 2 weeks (Or as our HR staff says “Talent Acquisition mode”). Every time I am involved in starting up a new large program I start thinking about the people we are staffing into key project roles. I am constantly reminded by advisors that not everyone […].

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Wrike

MAY 19, 2014

Choosing a PM Methodology is like choosing which recipe to follow when baking chocolate chip cookies. One recipe might use room-temperature butter while another recommends melted margarine, or call for dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chips. Each recipe gives you delicious cookies, but the steps, ingredients and techniques are all a little different to suit your tastebuds.

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Wrike

MAY 20, 2014

Imagine you’re managing a team of remote workers. You’ve created a strategic work breakdown, devised the optimal workflow, and developed an airtight project plan. At the project kickoff your team is energized and motivated to succeed. Now it’s halfway through the project and your colleagues are disengaged and listless. They’re not collaborating, team productivity has tanked, and you’re barely making deadlines.

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Wrike

MAY 2, 2014

Adopting a new software can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Last month I talked about the importance of habit-building during the initial stages of Wrike adoption. This month, I’ll talk about our second Wrike adoption strategy: finding your power users. Power users are Wrike experts who have learned the ins-and-outs of the software and the accompanying best practices.

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Wrike

MAY 16, 2014

Project management has a wide spectrum of effective approaches. Everything from hands-off supervision to management by walking around… And then there are the ideas that should go the way of the dinosaur — disappear in a ball of flames. This is just a list of the top 5 PM ideas that should be extinct. And if they are still rearing their prehistoric heads in your organization, perhaps it’s up to you to lay them to rest once and for all.

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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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Wrike

MAY 7, 2014

This past Monday, Gartner analysts Tom Austin and Mike Gotta talked about the new ways people and technology engage one another, demonstrating four new “Cool Tools” — including Wrike. In fact, at the end of the session when the audience was asked which of the vendors looked like a keeper, the people responded with your #1 project management tool: Wrike.

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Wrike

MAY 5, 2014

When editing multiple tasks at once, the Mass Action tool is a practical timesaver. It allows you to quickly change tasks : mark them completed, set them as backlogged, tag them, move them to a different folder, reassign them, reschedule them, or delete them. And now the mass-action panel has been updated with new options to save you even more time in your day-to-day task management.

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Wrike

MAY 14, 2014

“ What does that play button do? ”. “It starts our integrated timer, so you can track how much time you spend on tasks.”. “ Oh, well we don’t bill for our time, so we won’t use that feature. ”. I have this conversation all too often, and it’s undermining the real value that time tracking provides in any project: actionable data. When a new project gets dumped in your lap, what’s your biggest hurdle?

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Wrike

MAY 27, 2014

Now that you’ve mastered the lingo and have a firm grasp on our first 8 common Project Management methodologies , you’re starting to settle into your new PM role. You’re gearing up for your first project kickoff, and the boss is back in your office: “So, let’s talk methodologies. What do you think is the best strategy for our company?” Gulp. Don’t panic — you’ve got this.

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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.

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Fear No Project PM

MAY 14, 2014

'It has been quite a month for me – lots of turmoil, activities, tasks and yes, politics. I was talking with two peers at a local Washington DC PMI event and this topic came up. This is one city that certainly knows something about politics, but governmental politics is not what we were talking about. […].

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Fear No Project PM

MAY 30, 2014

Our team has been in staffing mode for the last 2 weeks (Or as our HR staff says “Talent Acquisition mode”). Every time I am involved in starting up a new large program I start thinking about the people we are staffing into key project roles.

Leadership 52

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Fear No Project PM

MAY 14, 2014

It has been quite a month for me – lots of turmoil, activities, tasks and yes, politics. I was talking with two peers at a local Washington DC PMI event and this topic came up. This is one city that certainly knows something about politics, but governmental politics is not what we were talking about.

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Wrike

MAY 22, 2014

Wrike has gotten some great new updates to email notifications lately, and we’ve extended that to our Wrike app for Android™. Enable push notifications for Wrike on your Android device to be instantly notified of task changes. You’ll never lose track of project progress. With the update, the Wrike app for Android now gives you more detailed push notifications.

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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.

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