Green Project Management
DECEMBER 21, 2015
This post is intended to provide the foundational concepts around organizational sustainable risk management factors. This post also recommends adopting sustainable risk management as a core discipline within sustainable change delivery. This is part of a series that provides the foundation for understanding sustainable change delivery. “It is far better to grasp the universe as […].
Moira Alexander
DECEMBER 30, 2015
As 2016 begins, now is the time for businesses (regardless of industry, size, product or service offering, or location) to take stock of all resources and initiatives, and plan strategy-centric projects to implement in the New Year. There are many projects any business can implement that, if executed successfully, can create fresh opportunities or drastically reduce the chance of costly missed opportunities.
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Ron Rosenhead
DECEMBER 7, 2015
It is interesting as I visit different companies around the UK to establish who owns project management within the business. I usually ask the above question; with interesting results! The answer never seems to be straightforward. Some people simply do not know, others suggest the PMO or maybe the IT Director, or HR Director or ….I have even had it suggested that responsibility is shared between Directors but the person clearly had no idea.
Zen Project Management
DECEMBER 15, 2015
The topic of design has been crossing my path lately. I see a lot of overlap with Agile principles. One of the principles I came across is called Gall’s law. It states that "all complex systems that work evolved from simpler systems that worked.” It was introduced by John Gall in his book Systematics in 1975. This is very similar to the Agile principle of simplicity.
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Susanne Madsen
DECEMBER 1, 2015
I was recently asked how a company can up-skill their project managers so that that they can take on more responsibility and deliver better projects. This is what I responded. The first step is to consider what your project managers are really good at and what they are not so good at. In other words, what are the symptoms you are experiencing and how do you know that you have a problem?
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TeamGantt
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Want to set career goals that align with your own true north? Here’s how to create a plan that keeps your work goals and personal values in perfect sync.
Fix my Project Chaos
DECEMBER 14, 2015
About This Podcast: Do you have a plan for your career? Does your plan include your life goals? In this Podcast with Christine Litera discusses the importance of identifying what things are important to you (work goals, life goals) in setting your career plans. Not everyone needs a structured career plan. For those that require […]. The post Podcast 69 – Career Planning Tips for Project Managers appeared first on Fix My Project Chaos.
Ganttic
DECEMBER 1, 2015
If you have used Ganttic or played around with the planner in your trial, you will notice this particular feature that resembles browser tabs on the top of the planner. These planner tabs are called ‘Views’. In this article, you will learn about how views can drastically transform your resource planning process for the better, how to add a view, how to open up a view, how to rename a view, how to save a view and how to delete a view.
Mike Clayton
DECEMBER 3, 2015
You are a project manager. You care about getting things right. So you plan meticulously, identify threats and take steps to mitigate them. The only thing that can get in your way now is one thing: people.
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
DECEMBER 28, 2015
Retainer agreements foster positive ongoing relationships between agency and client, and more agencies are entering into these arrangements than ever before. One of the benefits of retainers is that they allow an agency to accurately forecast billing. Secondly, retainers can make your billing processes easier, if you keep them simple. However, if your agency does have a large portion of your billing coming from a single retainer, you are at a higher risk, especially since retainers tend to be th
Paymo App
DECEMBER 17, 2015
We’re happy to continue our small Inside Project Management series today with Well Placed Cactus , a team of enthusiastic and experienced developers focused on providing superior creative solutions, including games, apps, interactive art installations, AR & VR solutions, as well as training and education programs. I spoke to Jack Gillespie, their CEO, who gave us some great insights into their company workflow.
Wrike
DECEMBER 15, 2015
At its core, Wrike is an easy-to-use tool for streamlining the internal project management and collaboration processes between team members, whether they’re in the same office or separated by an ocean. However, even though Wrike began as a project management tool, today it is so multifaceted and flexible that our customers have started using Wrike to solve problems in other areas of work.
SensiblePM
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Good communication skills are critical for any successful project manager. Aspiring Project Manager, Jared Coffin, wants to improve his communication skills and receives excellent guidance from Elizabeth Harrin. During the Podcast. During this episode Jared, had several questions about project communications. Elizabeth Harrin, from A Girls Guild to Project Management and myself answered his questions.
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.
Moira Alexander
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Does remote project management work? The answer, in general, is yes, it can. Will remote project management work for your organization if you have a top-notch virtual project teams? Not necessarily. There are advantages to establishing virtual project teams for remote project management. Some may include the following: Lower project costs due to technology advancements that bridge distance.
Mike Clayton
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Projects are very much a human endeavour. People plan projects, work on projects, and deliver projects.
Function Point
DECEMBER 28, 2015
Retainer agreements foster positive ongoing relationships between agency and client, and more agencies are entering into these arrangements than ever before. One of the benefits of retainers is that they allow an agency to accurately forecast billing. Secondly, retainers can make your billing processes easier, if you keep them simple. However, if your agency does have a large portion of your billing coming from a single retainer, you are at a higher risk, especially since retainers tend to be th
The Tao of Project Management
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Another one from the Why Do Projects Fail website: Edinburgh City Council: Tram Network (Sep 2003 to May 2014) When originally conceived the project was intended to reduce traffic congestion, reduce carbon emissions and help the city cope with the increased demand for public transport in the next decade. Today the project is regarded as a shambles and although Edinburgh does now have a tram, what they’ve ended up with falls far short of what was envisaged.
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Wrike
DECEMBER 17, 2015
The end of the quarter (and another year) means it’s that time again: time to set new goals. Not just annual business goals, but also quarterly goals, monthly goals, and especially personal new year resolutions. One part of your mission when setting goals for your company, departments, or teams should be to share those established goals with the rest of the company.
PM by PM
DECEMBER 5, 2015
Project Forecasting using Estimate to Complete Formulas Consider this scenario. The Project Sponsor and the Project Manager are having a light conversation. And suddenly the Sponsor asks How much money is needed to complete the remaining project work? This is a normal question that worries the Project Sponsors. On the other hand, the PMs try […].
The Lazy Project Manager
DECEMBER 20, 2015
Oh you know what is coming, it is the season of goodwill and great cheer, and selfies and hashtags for sure are going to be part of this (#RESISTANCEISFUTILE), and that is fine of course. In case you have been away from Earth recently a selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a digital camera or more likely with a camera phone, held in the hand (or supported by one of those weird selfie sticks).
Mike Clayton
DECEMBER 10, 2015
One word is more powerful, more annoying, and more challenging than any other. And when you understand how to use it, it becomes a huge asset for any project manager. Why? Yes, that’s the word.
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.
Function Point
DECEMBER 1, 2015
3 Best Practices For Your Creative Agency Estimates. Throwing in the extra effort at the estimating stage ensures that at the end of the project, all your agency’s time and expenses are paid for. On top of that, your client will be delighted to receive the project on time and on budget. That’s a win-win. We previously wrote about 3 common mistakes creative agencies make with their estimates.
EarthPM
DECEMBER 21, 2015
The following quote comes from a popular business magazine (to be revealed later in this post): “as customers and other stakeholders increasingly express interest in sustainably produced products, …organizations are paying more attention to the big picture ”. Yes. That’s the point of our whole book – Driving Project, Program, and Portfolio Success. Ha!
Wrike
DECEMBER 2, 2015
With the business landscape forever in flux and changing at a rapid pace, it’s tough being a marketer. You have to constantly learn and master new technologies, communication platforms, and audience pains all at the same time. And it’s dreadfully easy to make a mistake. In the Slideshare below, we list 10 marketing mistakes that can be fatal for companies.
PM by PM
DECEMBER 5, 2015
Project Forecasting and Estimate to Complete Do you remember those instances when your manager comes and asks you – How much money do we need to complete the remaining project work? Usually Project Managers dread these kind of questions. You think that there is no single answer for this particular question. You believe that there […]. The post What is Estimate to Complete in EVM?
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 Lazy Project Manager
DECEMBER 3, 2015
One of the first things Marissa Mayer did on becoming Yahoo’s CEO and being tasked with rescuing the once mighty company was to launch an assault on unnecessary bureaucracy with the creation of ‘PB&J’ A play on the ‘peanut butter and jelly’ much loved in the U.S; she has cut away layers of red tape and instituted an internal online service called ‘PB&J’ which actually stands for ‘Process, Bureaucracy, and Jams’ This initiative allows
TeamGantt
DECEMBER 8, 2015
How and where you work can make or break your productivity—especially if you work remotely. Here’s how to rock remote work so you can impress your boss.
Function Point
DECEMBER 1, 2015
3 Best Practices For Your Creative Agency Estimates. Throwing in the extra effort at the estimating stage ensures that at the end of the project, all your agency’s time and expenses are paid for. On top of that, your client will be delighted to receive the project on time and on budget. That’s a win-win. We previously wrote about 3 common mistakes creative agencies make with their estimates.
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