November, 2014

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Enjoy the Turkey: A Project Manager’s Guide to Surviving Thanksgiving Day

Wrike

Many people see project management as a complicated tangle of work breakdown structures, spreadsheets, critical path timelines, risk assessments… There’s a reason they give out certifications for this stuff! But as David Allen astutely points out everyone is a project manager — especially on Thanksgiving Day. . What size turkey do you need? What if dinner’s ready, but the guests are late?

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Building Project Management Capability & Maturity

Jez Lister

Building Project Management Capability and Maturity must be a priority for any organisation involved in delivering multiple projects and programmes. Having mature project management will have a direct impact on an organisations capability to consistently delivery successful projects and programmes. The alternative leads to projects going over budget and failing to deliver on promises made.

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The Online PMP Prep Course Experience: Breaking the Myths

Velociteach

I can almost guarantee that you’re either horrified by the idea of an online class, or you’re ready to jump on board. There is rarely an in between, mostly because people learn in different ways. Some thrive when they’re at a computer, while there are those that need a traditional classroom environment to be engaged. […] The post The Online PMP Prep Course Experience: Breaking the Myths appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Adopting Agile Pt 1- Three things to consider when moving into Agile

Stepping Into Project Management

Moving into the Agile way of working is a life changing decision. Don’t move to Agile because everyone is - IT’s a trend and everyone is working the Agile way and so should you- is the wrong way to approach Agile. Sometimes even client requests and management interest force team members to move. Changing overnight is tough especially when you have been comfortable working a certain way.

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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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Function Point Increases Productivity in Ad Agency Workplace

Function Point

If your ad agency produces video, you can probably already feel the bandwagon rattling as crowds pile onto it. Within the next 5 years, the pundits tell us, one-third of all online advertising spending will go towards online video production. As Jimm Fox points out, though, it’s not enough to have a video for its own sake. “Most companies today fail to tie strategic targets, and more important, accountability into the video production process,” he writes.

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10 Fun New Ways to Use Your Backlog

Wrike

We’re always looking for fun and creative new ways to use Wrike. The backlog may seem pretty straightforward: stash stuff in there for a rainy day, or if you solve problems with Agile, use it for sprint planning. But there are actually quite a few interesting ways to use the backlog that you may not have considered. Here are 10 different ways to make the most of your backlog : 1.

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Is Agile Viable for Marketing Teams?

Wrike

When the Agile software development methodology came into prominence in the early 2000s with its own Agile Manifesto, it changed how software companies managed their work mindsets and production processes. To put it mildly, it electrified the industry and started spawning unbelievable success stories. Eventually other industries realized Agile could be adapted to their own workflows.

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What is Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Jez Lister

Introduction. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process that results in a website appearing higher up the Search Engine Results Page (SERP) on sites such as Google, Yahoo etc. As a result of a successful SEO campaign, visitors who are looking for your products or services will be directed to your website. SEO refers to Natural search queries as opposed to sponsored words or phrases.

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Agile Certification Options for Software Developers

Wrike

Why pursue Agile certification? Perhaps your employer is requesting it, or you’d like to pump up your resume. Maybe you just want to learn more, or you’re getting ready to join an Agile team. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to note that you don’t necessarily need a certification to thrive on an Agile team. After all, credentials alone don’t make great programmers, project managers, or Agile practitioners — knowledge, skill, and experience do.

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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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12 Ways to Use Wrike You Never Considered

Wrike

Wrike is known for being one of the most flexible enterprise project management systems around — sometimes more flexible than we ourselves realize. Our customers are pretty creative with how they use Wrike, so we asked them to share their best tips and tricks. Check out the unique ways Wrikers are taking advantage of our tool, and you might just discover a new, implementable Wrike hack for your team.

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Pre- New Year Resolution Post

Stepping Into Project Management

Planning is not enough. I never had a problem planning things or writing to-do lists. I like getting things done. It makes me feel accomplished. That doesn't mean I never fail my new ears resolution, in fact I do a lot. So, this year instead of writing more lists I took the time to understand why I fail them and how to set a goal. My lists are random, it’s a mixture of personal and professional goals.

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Can’t We All Just Get Along? How to Collaborate with Relatives on Thanksgiving

Wrike

Thanksgiving is that time when families come together to give thanks for all the good things that happened throughout the year. There’s turkey, conversations, overflowing food, and, boy, can there be drama. For many of us, it seems like the minute you need to collaborate with your relatives on a project as major as Thanksgiving dinner, friction appears.

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Remote Collaboration: 5 Sentences to Ruin a Remote Worker’s Day

Wrike

Setting aside the joys of working from home and not having to commute, workers collaborating remotely have to deal with a lot of extra pain. The added pressure it places on their shoulders comes from the difficulty of creating immediate, visible value from afar. They struggle to be more “present” to their colleagues via the communication channels available to them — sometimes unsuccessfully.

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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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10 Reasons the Death Star Project Failed (Infographic)

Wrike

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. The Death Star projects failed spectacularly. Learn from the Empire’s mistakes and keep your projects from falling to the Dark Side! Check out our new Star Wars-inspired infographic and avoid further destruction by sharing it with all your padawans. You can share this infographic with all your padawans by embedding it on your blog with this code: <a href=”[link] target=”_blank”><img src=”[link] alt=”10 Reasons

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Don’t Become a Project Manager from Hell!

Wrike

Let’s face it, the Project Manager role isn’t easy. PMs have to stay on top of a million tiny details, all while motivating a group of overworked people to deliver on a tough deadline. It’s a juggling act that has spawned many horror stories. We thought it might be enlightening to tell five true stories — without mentioning names of course — in the hopes that you never, ever repeat what these Project Managers from Hell did to their teams.

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Function Point Increases Productivity in Ad Agency Workplace

Function Point

If your ad agency produces video, you can probably already feel the bandwagon rattling as crowds pile onto it. Within the next 5 years, the pundits tell us, one-third of all online advertising spending will go towards online video production. As Jimm Fox points out, though, it’s not enough to have a video for its own sake. “Most companies today fail to tie strategic targets, and more important, accountability into the video production process,” he writes.

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What To Look For When Buying A Project Management Software

Function Point

When looking for a product management software you will want to keep a few things in mind. Below are a few factors to consider: The post What To Look For When Buying A Project Management Software appeared first on Function Point.

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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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Android App Updated with Dashboards, Time Tracker, and New Widgets

Wrike

In the effort to mak e project collaboration on the go even more efficient, we recently empowered the Wrike app for Android ™ with three important features that many of you requested : the familiar multiple Dashboards and time tracker , a s well as three all- new Android widgets. 1. Multiple Dashboard s : Just as in Wrike’s d esktop version , you can now create multiple Dashboards in the Wrike app for Android.

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Save Time with Duplicate Tasks & Subtasks

Wrike

Currently Wrike gives you the opportunity to duplicate folders so you can use them as templates for projects with a similar structure. However, sometimes you only need to duplicate a single task and its accompanying subtasks instead of the entire folder. If you create recurring tasks for clients, work on series of similar tasks, or need to develop a project template from a single task, the new Duplicate task feature will save you hours on manual routine.

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Have a good weekend!

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News for you and more

Stepping Into Project Management

While I join back work, am incredibly lucky to still have the time to blog- thanks to my amazing support system of friends and family. In the last 3 months from doing the obvious, I also have managed to read a couple of books and I think you should definitely give it a try- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Management 3.0 Workout by Jurgen Appelo Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (ongoing) Not entirely related to project management but hey we do need to make a lot of decisions at work

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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.

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SIPM

Stepping Into Project Management

The SIPM community platform is still running and if you notice, it doesn't have ads running all over and run on its own merits. It's meant to be a platform that helps connect newbies in project management with the experts. As far as I know it's one of a kind. It's FREE. Word spreads just by word of mouth and if you like it, let your friend know. Recently there's been too many of fake sign ups and I think it's wrong on the part of those who are doing it.

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Project Management Software Provides Accurate Reporting

Function Point

Case Study: Accurate Reporting = Better Project Management. COMPANY: Relevention Marketing Solutions INDUSTRY: Marketing Strategy & Creative SIZE: 26 Employees. Background On Relevention. Relevention is a full-service marketing agency that specializes in delivering results-based marketing strategies to growing businesses and non-profit organizations across Canada.

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