Velociteach
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
So you just became PMP certified? Hey, congrats! I’m sure the last thing on your mind right now is planning your required 60 PDUs for the next three years. Don’t worry; I’ll break it down for you. I would suggest bookmarking PMI’s page on Maintaining Your PMI Certification. This has all the appropriate links you’ll […] The post PMP Certified? Here’s How to Keep Up With Your PDUs!
Wrike
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
“It might be a good idea to add this feature.” “Let’s extend the test cycle so we have more data.” “I hate adding to your work but can you…?” These sentences, once uttered, herald the onset of every project manager’s recurring nightmare — that phenomenon of a project ballooning in size and scope, while budgets and timelines remain the same.
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Jez Lister
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) has gained widespread interest from many organisations over recent years. Having gained some level of maturity in the actual delivery of projects, they now focus their attention towards aligning projects with the organisation’s strategic aims. In considering a project portfolio management approach they seek answers to questions such as: • How will this project support the strategic (or tactical) objectives?
Function Point
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
So you’ve wisely selected Function Point as your project management software tool. You’re super clued in as to how the system will let you manage your particular workflow, and handle everything surrounding potential work as well as landed jobs. But — are you fully in the loop on ways in which the system will connect data for you internally? And how about the way it enables you to both manage and keep an eye on what your crew is up to in the system?
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?
quantmleap
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
I haven’t been here for awhile and while I’ve been busy (actually, very busy) I couldn’t resist the following message: WISHFUL THINKING IS NOT A RECOMMENDED RISK MITIGATION STRATEGY. Think about it!
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Function Point
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
So you’ve wisely selected Function Point as your project management software tool. You’re super clued in as to how the system will let you manage your particular workflow, and handle everything surrounding potential work as well as landed jobs. But — are you fully in the loop on ways in which the system will connect data for you internally? And how about the way it enables you to both manage and keep an eye on what your crew is up to in the system?
Wrike
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Today’s projects are different from the projects of 10 or 20 years ago. Mostly thanks to the introduction of the internet and subsequent cloud-based software, the way we work — and thus, our projects — has undergone a revolution. The way projects stand now: project requirements can change daily, and responsible teams are expected to handle those situations fluidly.
Wrike
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Without creative thought, your team can become stagnant — and a company that isn’t growing is dying. Over time, even the best people can lose their enthusiasm for finding new approaches. The status quo can feel like quicksand that pulls everyone in and holds them in stasis. With effort and planning, however, you can shape an environment that encourages your team to think outside the box, bringing fresh ideas, growth, and enthusiasm.
Wrike
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
When you’ve formulated a new business idea in your head, where do you go for advice on how to make your dream a reality? Your parents? Best friend? Google? These sources almost always have opinions to share, but unless your BFF is an entrepreneur, you might be getting just that — an opinion. It’s better to take your advice from experts instead.
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.
Function Point
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
If you’re currently searching for project management software you’ve probably come across several solutions that seem to fit. When choosing a workflow management tool, it’s important to investigate the whole picture, and at first glance, there are a couple solutions that offer similar project management software with financial management.
Function Point
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
If you’re currently searching for project management software you’ve probably come across several solutions that seem to fit. When choosing a workflow management tool, it’s important to investigate the whole picture, and at first glance, there are a couple solutions that offer similar project management software with financial management.
Wrike
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Collaborating on documents in Wrike is already a breeze and today it just got better. With Wrike you can simultaneously edit text with your colleagues in real time , track changes, manage file versions, and our handy document editor lets you edit documents without downloading them – saving you time and space. Now we’ve added the ability to annotate and edit PDF files and images as well.
Wrike
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
It’s poised to become the largest device market in the world. One research group estimates that by 2019, it will be more than double the size of the smartphone, PC, tablet, connected car, and wearable market s combined. Samsung even pledged a funding pool of more than $100 million for startups that want to help build the South Korean manufacturer’s vision of an entirely open ecosystem for these Net-enabled devices, so that they all speak the same language.
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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?
Wrike
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
True story: my colleague was preparing a launch video for one of Silicon Valley’s tech giants, and when they were 90% done, their project manager finally showed the clients the almost-complete version of the final deliverable. The clients said they hated it. It wasn’t what they wanted. Change it or else. The marketing management was a disaster on so many levels: the team wasted time working on something the clients didn’t want, the project manager failed the team by waiting unt
PM for the Masses
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
On this episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I speak with Mike Vardy on the topic of productivity. The post Be Productive! With Mike Vardy @productivityist: Episode 76 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. On this episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I speak with Mike Vardy on the topic of productivity.
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