5 Tips on How to Deal with Challenging Stakeholders
LiquidPlanner
OCTOBER 8, 2019
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How to Write an Effective Project Charter
nTask
OCTOBER 8, 2019
In the old days, businesses or the organizational culture was a hit or miss affair. Businesses were pushed forward and projects were pitched without asking the tough questions or defining a specific direction for the team on how to achieve the goals that were set by the company. If you are in such a position that you are responsible for setting the direction and scope of a team to work on a project, then you should be able to write an effective Project Charter and in this article, we’ll gu
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The Iceberg Phenomenon in Project Management: How to Make "Invisible" Efforts Visible
Inloox
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Each project has a workload of clearly visible time expenditure that flows into previously defined activities and work packages. In most cases, however, there is an additional proportion of "invisible" time expenditure, where even project managers cannot say exactly which tasks this time has been allocated to. This "iceberg phenomenon" represents a major problem in many projects, precisely because many managers neither calculate these hidden time expenditures nor know how muc
How To Help Your Team Manage Project Risk
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 14, 2019
A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. You are also responsible for your team, and making sure they have the skills required to do their jobs. Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills they need to deliver the project, like taking a course in a programming language or brushing up their system maintenance skills.
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?
What are the 3 biggest mistakes that project managers make?
Susanne Madsen
OCTOBER 28, 2019
In my role as a project leadership coach, trainer and facilitator I come across many project managers who are struggling to gain traction on their projects. They find it hard to get team members to commit, to gain buy-in from stakeholders and to win people over. They put in a lot of effort and complete a lot of work; yet they are not getting the results they want.
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7 Proven Planning Techniques for Better Projects
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 10, 2019
A project without a plan is like a car without a driver. The project plan is the guide that gets a project manager from concept through execution, and a finished product at its destination. There’s an argument that a project plan supersedes everything else in a project. While that’s a bit of an overstatement, it does prove the rhetorical point that planning for a project is crucial.
Five Steps to Rapid Recovery of Failing Projects
Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Project failure can occur for an infinite number of reasons. Sometimes it’s out of your control. Maybe a blizzard caused your group to miss a series of deadlines or fail to deliver necessary components for your project. Maybe you lost a key member of your project team or were given unrealistic deadlines. But sometimes it’s in your control.
10 Essential Project Management Skills for Success…and Your Resume
Project Bliss
OCTOBER 31, 2019
When considering a project management career, there are some basic project management skills you need to know about. If you think a project management career is right for you, you possibly already have some great skills you need for the role. There may be skills you already have that can be perfect for helping you move into project management. After all, it is the perfect career.
Agile vs Waterfall: Which one is Right for Your Project?
Online PM Courses
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Agile vs Waterfall. It's one of those classic line-ups, and we can't resist pitting two seemingly opposite contenders against one another. The post Agile vs Waterfall: Which one is Right for Your Project? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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.
7 Simple Yet Effective Steps to Create A Perfect Project Timeline
Taskque
OCTOBER 18, 2019
One of the biggest reasons why projects fail is because project managers set unrealistic deadlines and goals. Setting unpragmatic deadlines and targets not only put extra pressure on your team but also forces them to rush through project activities. When they rush through project activities, chances of errors and cutting corners increase manifolds. As a result, the quality of your project’s deliverables takes a hit.
Zombie Projects and How to Kill Them
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 28, 2019
One of the first things that project managers learn on training courses is that a project has a start, a middle and an end. Unfortunately, outside the classroom you’ll come across projects that don’t work like that. What is a zombie project? A zombie project is one that never ends. It simply consumes resources and carries on because no one has the foresight (or courage) to kill it off.
The Quality Project Manager: an Interview with Olu Jinadu
Project Bliss
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Quality project managers work with teams to ensure the success of quality improvement projects. I had the pleasure of meeting Olu Jinadu on a flight from Memphis to Detroit. I was traveling to see my aunt in the beautiful countryside of rural Vermont. I sat next to Olu and promised that I wouldn’t talk during the flight. He laughed and said he didn’t mind conversation.
Team Building Activities to Enhance Your Company Culture
LiquidPlanner
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Team building activities can be an enjoyable part of workplace culture. They can also build meaningful bonds that help teams excel even more in their collaborative projects. Here are some ideas that can help you grow your company culture with group activities. Mixing Fun and Purpose. Since the goal of team building activities is to build trust within your organization, it follows that your activities should be geared towards getting people to not only work together but to also believe that other
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
3 Best Project Management Charts for Project Planning
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Communication is fundamental for most everything we do, and that goes doubly so for projects. Without a clear way to disseminate information and have it understood, missteps follow. To avoid a catastrophic misunderstanding that can delay or derail a project, project managers need a communication plan that informs every phase of the project—especially the planning phase.
8 Things All Bad Project Managers Have in Common
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Bad project managers create project cultures filled with stress, confusion, and little progress. Unfortunately, many of these individuals are not aware of their behaviors. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock Let's run through a list of eight behaviors that all bad project managers have in common. Furthermore, let's talk about how to remedy these behaviors.
How to Measure Your Organisation Agility
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Hello awesome people. I want to share with you my recent experience and discussion with a senior manager who needs advise on how to measure his organisation agility. His company already invested quite a lot of money to send people to trainings and get them certified, purchased tools and processes from vendors and even hired the most expensive consultants in the market to make his company more agile.
10 Tips for Presenting at Work
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 7, 2019
So you have to do a presentation at work? Presenting in meetings or to your boss is always a bit nerve-wracking. Here are 10 tips for giving a fantastic work presentation. 1. Know your audience. First, know your audience. Who are you presenting to? And where are they in the organisational hierarchy? The presentation you give to a team of technical system developers is going to be very different to the presentation you give to the CEO, even if you are talking about the same project.
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.
Video: What is agile project management?
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 11, 2019
The post Video: What is agile project management? appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Software Development Process: How to Pick The Process That’s Right For You
Planio
OCTOBER 2, 2019
There are lots of things in life that are better with a little spontaneity—relationships, weekend plans, tattoos. But software development isn’t one of them. Instead, as Benjamin Franklin so famously put it: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin. Every great piece of software starts with a plan and a clear process in place.
Project Organization 101: How to Structure Your Project
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 8, 2019
The day to get organized is now, not later. Without having some organization for your project, you run the risk of sending an extensive and time-consuming project spiraling into abject failure. A well-organized project ensures that everyone knows what’s expected of them, what their authority is and what they need to do. It provides the track on which to run a project.
How to Develop a Quality Management Plan
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Entering projects with little consideration to quality can be costly in numerous ways. Let's look at the cost of having no quality management plan. Then, we will explore how to develop a practical quality management plan. The Cost of Poor Quality First, we may not meet customer's needs and expectations. Second, the cost of corrective action and defect repair may be higher than expected.
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.
Faking Agile Metrics or Cooking the Agile Books
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 7, 2019
TL; DR: Faking Agile Metrics — An Eye-Opening Exercise. Imagine you’re a Scrum Master and the line manager of your team believes that the best sign for a successful agile transformation is a steady increase in the Scrum Team’s velocity. Moreover, if the team fails to deliver on that metric something is wrong with the Scrum Team. Alternatively, something is wrong with you as you are the Scrum Master and hence responsible for the team’s performance.
Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience [Giveaway]
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 9, 2019
I recently sat down and interviewed Carole Osterweil and now I am happy to announce that I have two copies of her book, Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience: A Leader’s Guide to Walking in Fog, to giveaway! What is the book about? Fully referenced, yet concise and easy to read, Project Delivery, Uncertainty & Neuroscience, draws on recent research in neuroscience, mindfulness, complexity and project management.
The 10 Best Project Management Software For Mac in 2019
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 22, 2019
You're asking, "Are there any better alternatives for Microsoft Project out there?" Yes! We've reviewed the best Microsoft Project alternatives that are more powerful, easier to use and cheaper. Choose from this list of the best MS Project alternatives for creating Gantt charts, project plans, and other PM essentials. The post The 10 Best Project Management Software For Mac in 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
The 40 Best Organizational Tools to Enhance Your Work
nTask
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The organizational culture is complete mayhem right now and without quality organizational tools, you’ll be lost in a black hole. It will consume all of your energy if you let it without ever thanking you for it. This is because of the fast pace of business activities; our world is used to right now. Thankfully we live in a world where there are tons of different applications and organizational tools for everything that we do nowadays.
Navigating Chaos in Project Management
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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.
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