June, 2014

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Eliminate Death Marches

Zen Project Management

This is part 2 of a 12 part series on the Principles of Agile Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer's competitive advantage. Another challenge for people new to agile is this idea about welcoming change late in the project. It's not that they don't expect changes, it's the approach taken to deal with it.

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5 Tips to Managing Organizational Change More Effectively

Fear No Project PM

'I have been in many organizations throughout my career and one thing I know – change is constant! In fact this week I had to adjust to a new change myself. I was talking with Dr. Karen McGraw, noted Organizational change and Leadership coach, and she offered to write a post on the subject for […].

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20 Online Training Resources for Project Managers

Wrike

What makes a great project manager? Experience? Communication skills? Planning prowess? Or is it the desire to constantly improve and develop new abilities? We’ve collected 20 online project management training resources for you to sharpen your skills, broaden your knowledge, collect PDUs, and earn notable certificates to advance your career. Here’s the list, in alphabetical order: 1.

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The Velociteach Community

Velociteach

I’ve been at Velociteach for about seven months now, and I can wholeheartedly say that today has been one of the most rewarding work days I’ve experienced thus far. But before I dive in, let me give you some background! Part of the Velociteach mission statement says: “We strongly believe in the value of giving […] The post The Velociteach Community appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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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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What The Heck Is Agile? An Introduction to Agile Project Management: Episode 40

PM for the Masses

Hello all and welcome to episode 40 of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! What The Heck Is Agile? Today I bring you a great introduction to Agile and Scrum. I pretended to forget the little I know about it and ask Cornelius Fichtner to give us an introduction to Agile project management. Cornelius […]. The post What The Heck Is Agile?

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Will Power and free resources for wannabe Project Managers

Stepping Into Project Management

You never know where inspiration comes from. I have been doing random stuff to keep myself going and one of it has been watching youtube videos. I recently watched a TED talk by Kelly Mcgonigal and that led to watching more talks by her. This one is my favorite. It talk about Will power and what we can do to attain it and how smaller interventions actually change the way we think.

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5 Tips to Managing Organizational Change More Effectively

Fear No Project PM

I have been in many organizations throughout my career and one thing I know – change is constant! In fact this week I had to adjust to a new change myself. I was talking with Dr.

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Fundamentals of the Scrum Methodology

Wrike

Kanban, Lean, Six Sigma, Scrum… there are a mountain of Agile methodologies to choose from. And if you’re new to project management, it can be a lot to take in. You may know that Scrum is one of the most common approaches to Agile project management , but what is it exactly? (Besides a group of scuffed-up rugby players, that is.). Scrum is an approach to managing complicated projects that may have to adapt to changes in scope or requirements.

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World Cup reminder: Communicate with Passion!

Velociteach

In the role of project manager, we present information to audiences quite often. Here’s a reminder: if you have something to say, communicate with passion! Say it like you mean it. Monday I was driving to work and listening to the 7am news on NPR (National Public Radio). The voice on the radio was professional and […] The post World Cup reminder: Communicate with Passion!

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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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Reinvent Yourself as a Professional with Dorie Clark (@dorieclark): Episode 41

PM for the Masses

On today’s episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I bring you the dynamic Dorie Clark to talk about reinventing ourselves. Whether you are changing industries, or trying to find a new job, or trying to stay relevant in the marketplace, Dorie will share with us why and how to constantly reinvent yourself as […]. The post Reinvent Yourself as a Professional with Dorie Clark (@dorieclark): Episode 41 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Should Your Business Go Agile? (Infographic)

Wrike

Agile is everywhere. It’s more than a software development method — it’s become an ideology. What started as an approach to managing single projects is now a set of guiding principles for cutting-edge businesses. An Agile business doesn’t just endure change, it embraces change as an integral part of its business strategy. And in doing so, it can instantly take advantage of new opportunities and capitalize on sudden trends.

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PMP Certification: Is It Right for You?

Velociteach

The PMP Certification is the leading professional credential–the stamp of approval–for career project managers. But, is the PMP Certification right for you? I’ll help you answer that question. But, we’ll need to consider two follow-up questions: Is “project manager” a good fit? Ask Mark Langley. If the role of project manager fits you like a glove, […] The post PMP Certification: Is It Right for You?

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How the PMP Certification Makes Careers Soar

Velociteach

May is a month filled with graduations, ceremonies, and rites of passage. Last Friday, our extended family was in Annapolis celebrating my nephew’s graduation and commissioning from the Naval Academy. Whether he spends his career in the military or in the private sector, Quentin can look back to May 23, 2014 as a significant milestone. […] The post How the PMP Certification Makes Careers Soar appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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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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Access Granted: Watch Our Recorded Selective Sharing Webinar

Wrike

On June 4th, we presented the latest webinar in our “How-to” series, which highlights specific Wrike features to help you master the tool and become a productivity pro. This month, we covered one of the most popular topics in our support chats: selective sharing in Wrike. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to share ideas and projects with your whole team.

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Wrike Adoption Tip of the Month: Define Your Wrike Goals

Wrike

Wrike is a tool that helps make your project management process more efficient, but it’s not enough to just know about all of Wrike’s features. Without a clear process in place, things will still fall through the cracks. In order to help your team successfully implement Wrike, you need to create a clear picture of your end goals , determine how certain features will be utilized , and communicate new processes with your team.

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12 Useful Project Management Boards on Pinterest

Wrike

If you love organization (and I know all you Wrikers do), then you’ll probably enjoy Pinterest. Users organize cool images, articles, and more into boards of related information. Our recent “ 11 Ways to Use Social Media to find PM Resources ” blog post tells you HOW to find great project management resources on the social media site, but now we’re taking it a step further.

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Using Wrike’s API to Calculate Project Budgets

Wrike

As a creative digital marketing agency, Rotterdam-based Pixelfarm has been using Wrike for over a year to manage daily project work ranging from Facebook campaigns to website/mobile apps to creative pitches. Because some projects require a quick turnaround, Pixelfarm chose Wrike as their main project management tool. The efficient and fast workflow in Wrike allows them to switch, assign, and track tasks for a project and easily keep track of the time spent working.

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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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Wrike, Now a Google Apps Authorized Technology Partner

Wrike

We’re honored to announce that Wrike has been named as one of the first Google Apps Authorized Technology Partners. This will enhance our presence in the Google Apps Marketplace. In addition, as Authorized Technology Partners , we’ll receive a range of product/technical, marketing, sales, program, relationship, and support benefits from Google.

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Lead Effective Weekly Meetings in Wrike

Wrike

When done right, team meetings can be efficient and motivating. The goal is to ensure that time is well spent, the agenda is focused, and everyone walks away with clear action items and next steps. As you know, Wrike is the perfect place to manage your tasks and projects. Through adding an extra layer of organization, you and your team can easily manage weekly work flow and run team meetings right from Wrike — hassle free.

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How Monash Motorsport Races to Victory Using Wrike

Wrike

Monash Motorsport (MMS) is a non-profit student organization hailing from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, where students band together to design, manufacture, test, market, and race their own Formula-style race car. How do they do that? Read on. The organization, which started in 2000 to compete in the Formula SAE Australasia student design competition, has won the competition every year since 2009, a feat which currently ranks Monash Motorsport as 2nd in the world.

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5 Tips for Using A Remote Collaboration Tool

Wrike

The way we work is rapidly evolving. Mobile technology and cloud services make distance meaningless — it’s easier than ever to connect with colleagues around the world and access work from any device, anywhere. But achieving fruitful collaboration with distributed teams is still fraught with challenges. Tips for using a Collaboration Tool for Remote Teams If you’re using a collaboration tool to deal with remote teams, then we have five simple tips that can help optimize the situation and o

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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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11 Ways To Use Social Media To Find Project Management Resources (or just about anything!)

Wrike

The web is an amazing resource for education, research, and discovery – if you know where (and how) to look. Of course, running a search on Google (or your favorite search engine) is one option for finding resources on project management or any other topic you’re exploring. But “page 1” of any search results page will show you links to pages housing content that search engine thinks is most relevant for your search – it may not be the best, newest or most interesting content out ther

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5 Tips for Forming Productivity Habits in Your Team (PMI Presentation Recap)

Wrike

This May 2014, I talked about the formation of new habits at a dinner for the Project Management Institute (PMI), Sacramento Valley Chapter and then again during a live webinar for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. Specifically, I shared 5 concrete strategies for forming team productivity habits , while also delving into the behavioral and psychological barriers that affect their success.

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File Encryption at Rest: Your Attachments Made Even More Secure

Wrike

Keeping your data safe in the cloud has always been a top priority for us. This is how we maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your data: Wrike backs up your data nearly every second with real-time database replication. We store your data on our own servers, hosted in world-class data centers with SSAE16 Type 2 certification. We protect our servers using robust firewalls , equipped with instant alert mechanisms.

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Business Card Popups, User Profiles Now Enhanced with Twice the Info

Wrike

Ever receive a comment on a Wrike task and wonder: “Who is this person? Which department is he in?” Clicking on the user’s name gives you a popup showing the user’s full name, email address, and enlarged photo. Now, you can gather even more info with our enhanced User Business Cards so you know exactly who you’re working with.

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Navigating Chaos in Project Management

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.