Zen Project Management
APRIL 30, 2015
When I first learned Scrum , the idea was to have 30-day (4 week) iterations with a demo at the end of each iteration. Today I see teams that have iterations from 1 to 4 weeks, or in the case of Kanban, no iterations at all. So the question is, how often should there be a demo? I’m a believer of getting sign off on a user story once it's done. This usually comes from the person who wrote it, who may be a proxy to the product owner.
Gina Abudi PM
APRIL 28, 2015
Managing Stakeholders Expectations around Change Managing business process improvement (BPI) projects are challenging enough. Add to that the need to manage stakeholders’ expectations around change as it relates to the BPI project and your challenges have doubled! One of our responsibilities when managing BPI projects is to ensure we also manage the expectations of our [.].
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Wrike
APRIL 24, 2015
You stay productive at work. You’re always go-go-go at home. Your schedule is too full to sit down and read a book, even if it’s for professional development. . But unless you want to stagnate at work, professional development should be an important part of your weekly routine. Podcasts are a wonderful way to squeeze in some learning time every week, they can count toward your Category C PDUs , and they’re often free!
Pawel Brodzinski
APRIL 21, 2015
One thing that I learned quickly when I started experimenting with Portfolio Kanban is that a classic, flow-driven board design isn’t particularly good in vast majority of cases. Board Designs. Long story short, I ended up redesigning the board structure completely and it worked much better. In fact, it worked so well that I started proposing such a design as a starting point whenever working with portfolio Kanban.
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Function Point
APRIL 21, 2015
Who can honestly say they didn’t need a little extra help when they first purchased anything with an instruction manual. I know I certainly can’t. Take, for example, that supposedly simple point-and-shoot camera, the unnecessarily complicated expresso machine, or, seriously, anything from Ikea. (I’m talking about you, Brimnes Trundle Bed!
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Zen Project Management
APRIL 20, 2015
When I was young, I had a riding lawn mower. We had a big yard out in the suburbs and the riding mower made the job quicker. Today I live closer to downtown in a house with a smaller yard. I’m currently using an old fashion reel mower…no motor, just foot power to make it work. For the yard I have, it’s all I need. With all the technology around us, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest thing.
Gina Abudi PM
APRIL 29, 2015
Building a Strong and Diverse Project Team. The success of business process improvement (BPI) projects relies on many factors, not the least of which is a strong and diverse BPI project team. Consider any BPI project you have worked on in the past. Undoubtedly it touches any number of functions within the organization and requires [.]. The post Managing BPI Projects appeared first on Gina Abudi.
Wrike
APRIL 10, 2015
If you’re entering the job market this year, either for the first time or to make an exciting new career change, you may be wondering how to make your project manager resume stand out from the pack. Make sure these 5 essential skills are on your CV to land interviews at the leading companies on your list. Essential Skills for Your Project Manager Resume. 1.
Pawel Brodzinski
APRIL 30, 2015
Organizational culture is one of these areas that I pay a lot of attention to. Over years I started valuing the role of the culture increasingly more and more. The biggest difficulty though is that organizational culture is a challenging beast to control. Organizational Culture. organizational culture. the behavior of humans who are part of an organization and the meanings that the people react to their actions. includes the organization values, visions, norms, working language, systems, symbols
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?
Function Point
APRIL 21, 2015
Who can honestly say they didn’t need a little extra help when they first purchased anything with an instruction manual. I know I certainly can’t. Take, for example, that supposedly simple point-and-shoot camera, the unnecessarily complicated expresso machine, or, seriously, anything from Ikea. (I’m talking about you, Brimnes Trundle Bed!
PM for the Masses
APRIL 6, 2015
On today's show I speak with author, speaker, and coach Maria Matarelli on using Agile at work and at home. The post Using Agile as a Lifestyle with @MariaMatarelli: Episode 80 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. On today's show I speak with author, speaker, and coach Maria Matarelli on using Agile at work and at home.
Zen Project Management
APRIL 10, 2015
I have a customer with a challenge. We've been working on an application and finished our first release. The business folks looked at it and came up with a list of "must-have's" they want before going live. The IT folks are pushing back, trying to keep additional work to a minimum before going to production. They even threw out the phrase "minimal viable product" or MVP as a way say what's the least that can be done.
SensiblePM
APRIL 15, 2015
Michel Dion recently published a book called Leadership Toolbox for Project Managers: Achieve better results in a dynamic world. Michel joined me on #PMHangout41 to discuss leadership concepts as presented in his book. This was one of the many PMHangouts in the ongoing series of broadcasts sponsored by the Sensible Project Manager Hangout Community on Google+.
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.
Wrike
APRIL 22, 2015
I recently interviewed Peter Taylor, also known as “The Lazy Project Manager” as part of the Wrike Thought Leadership Series. If you don’t know Peter, he’s the author of 9 books, including a new one, Real Project Management. He’s also a prolific speaker who’s delivered over 200 presentations in more than 25 countries. With over 25 years of project management experience, he offers a wealth of knowledge for both veteran and new project managers.
Function Point
APRIL 15, 2015
Here’s the thing: we’ve worked with a lot of creative agencies. That is what we do, after all. What this has given us, though, is experience with what works and what doesn’t when it comes to project management for creatives. We know what a good match looks like. It starts with knowing what you want before you go looking for your creative project management software, because once you start, what each option has to offer can blend into an indiscernible jumble. “If you kno
Function Point
APRIL 15, 2015
Here’s the thing: we’ve worked with a lot of creative agencies. That is what we do, after all. What this has given us, though, is experience with what works and what doesn’t when it comes to project management for creatives. We know what a good match looks like. It starts with knowing what you want before you go looking for your creative project management software, because once you start, what each option has to offer can blend into an indiscernible jumble. “If you kno
Wrike
APRIL 17, 2015
San Francisco Business Times received more than 500 nominations and selected 132 companies this year. Wrike ranks 19th in the Smallest Companies category , which recognizes finalist companies with 25 to 49 Bay Area employees. Rankings were revealed at San Francisco Business Times ’ annual “Best Places to Work” event on April 14, and appear today in a special print and digital edition of San Francisco Business Times.
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Wrike
APRIL 27, 2015
When all your files are in one place instantly accessible for your team, editing and reviewing them becomes much easier and faster. To facilitate your document collaboration Wrike integrates with many well-known cloud storage solutions such as Box, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Today , we’ve added one more on this list – OneDrive. OneDrive is a popular cloud storage service by Microsoft to keep all your files and pic tu res online.
Wrike
APRIL 23, 2015
The ability to garner support and guide both execs and your project team through change is a vital part of being a good leader and project manager — not to mention it’ll make your life easier when you’re no longer fighting flawed processes, tools, and mindsets to get things done. But it’s a tricky skill to master. How do you get the necessary people to agree to a new idea and commit in a way that will result in meaningful action?
Wrike
APRIL 16, 2015
Welcome back to DroneCo, Wrike’s weekly comic strip! We’re following the madcap marketing department at a hot new drone delivery startup in Silicon Valley. Last week, Marketing Director Sujay awoke from his personal productivity paradise to discover an email catastrophe. In this week’s episode, the gang preps for an impromptu video shoot.
Wrike
APRIL 7, 2015
Do any of these situations sound familiar? You’re completely focused, getting work done, and then your coworker taps you on the shoulder just to chat… and now you can’t get back in the zone. Your manager assigns you a new project, but it’s such a large effort that you know you won’t be able to make any real progress today… so you start working on something else instead.
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.
Wrike
APRIL 3, 2015
Because we’re all busy all the time, it almost becomes a chore to seek out news online. And yet it’s vital that everyone — executives and managers most of all — stay on top of their industry’s headlines in order to monitor the competition. Information is key. The problem is your Facebook feed is dominated by Buzzfeedy articles and clickbait.
Wrike
APRIL 8, 2015
“There’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’!” You may have heard this saying once, twice, or a thousand times. Whether during sports, a school project, or a business meeting, this saying has made the rounds to many individuals who find little motivation in a cliché spelling lesson. And although the technicalities may be true, the meaning just doesn’t resonate.
SensiblePM
APRIL 15, 2015
Leadership Toolbox for Project Managers was the topic of the 41st hangout of the Sensible Project Manager Hangout Community. In this community of project managers and others who enjoy discussing project management topics, we have regular hangouts hosted via Google+ Hangout. In this hangout, Michel Dion joined me to discuss his new book called Leadership Toolbox for Project Managers: Achieve better results in a dynamic world.
Wrike
APRIL 30, 2015
Catered meals, in-office massages, free afternoon yoga classes… Cushy employee perks are a famous part of startup culture, especially in the tech industry of Silicon Valley. If you’re a founder looking to hire your first employees (or you’re just curious about how other organizations create and sustain a unique company culture ) check out the latest chatter on the craziest startup perks, which are employee favorites, and whether they actually matter when it comes to attracting
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.
Wrike
APRIL 21, 2015
Starting a business is an exciting idea, but pretty daunting when it comes down to logistics. If you’re stumped on where to start when it comes to launching your startup, check out our latest infographic for a step-by-step roadmap on how to go from concept to thriving business. Share this infographic with fellow founders with this embed code: Infographic brought to you by Wrike Read next: 30 Startup Founders Share Their Entrepreneurship Advice 2015’s Hottest Industries for Tech Startups
Wrike
APRIL 15, 2015
Launching a startup is no walk in the park. Once you decide to follow your dreams, it’s a long marathon to success. Luckily, you’re not the first person to take on the challenge. Read these inspirational quotes from well-known founders and CEOs for actionable startup launch advice. They cover everything from finding your niche to the most dreaded topic: money matters.
Wrike
APRIL 14, 2015
Are you part of the 39% of people who admit to dozing off during meetings? How often do you sneak a peek at your phone to browse Twitter under the table? Do you check up on other work in the middle of a meeting? Guilty on all counts? With 11 million(!) business meetings taking place every day in the US alone, and up to half of that time being wasted, we can hardly blame you.
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