Project Risk Coach
APRIL 2, 2016
Our lives are the sum total of all the decisions we’ve made – financial decisions, health decisions, whether to marry or not to marry, whether or not to have children, and where to work. My goal today is to help you make better project decisions. Here’s why — individuals, teams, departments, and organizations who make better decisions improve their chance for success.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 22, 2016
At the moment I am managing multiple projects. In fact, I don’t know any project manager who is 100% dedicated to one project. Even when that has been me in the past, I’ve been managing big projects with multiple strands of work underneath that were as diverse as if they had been different projects. It’s hard. I know I am not the only one who struggles with how to stay on top of multiple projects.
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Kiron Bondale
APRIL 24, 2016
A project management information system (PMIS) is not an investment which most companies would make lightly. The one time and ongoing hard costs coupled with the change management effort involved in implementing such tools can be significant so it is reasonable to expect that there will be some tangible value derived once the dust settles. Unfortunately, in spite of PMIS’s being commercially available for more than a couple of decades, they sometimes provide us with a live example of the A
Musings on Project Management
APRIL 2, 2016
One of the Agile paradigm shifts from the "way we've always done it" is to shift release planning to either fixed calendar points -- at the end of one or more sprints, but typically three or more -- or when capability needed by the business is "done" In an interesting posting, here, the first idea is given the moniker "cadence release"; the latter "capabilities release".
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?
Moira Alexander
APRIL 7, 2016
What is requirements management (RM), anyway? During any project or significant business undertaking, RM is a complex, comprehensive and iterative business analysis process defining business-related needs that involve the following actions: Identifying. Documenting. Analyzing. Prioritizing. Tracking. Monitoring. Controlling change. Tracing. Versioning.
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Project Risk Coach
APRIL 10, 2016
Are you guilty of trying to control risks after they are full grown? Bad idea. Allow me to share an analogy. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock (edited in Canva). It happens every year during the spring. People — who know that I have an agricultural background — ask me what they should spray to kill weeds in their lawns. Two things are happening in the weed world at this time of the year.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 13, 2016
This year sees me interviewing 10 amazing women in project management to celebrate blogging for 10 years. Today it’s the turn of Sarah Coleman, who has been inspirational in her work in leadership. Sarah is coauthor of Project Leadership *, a book about…leading projects! Now in its third edition, it’s a practical book covering engagement, communication, vision and strategy.
Kiron Bondale
APRIL 17, 2016
The April 2016 issue of PM Network provided updated project management capability findings from PMI’s 2016 Pulse of the Profession ® report. An unfortunate statistic is that only 38% of organizations are placing a high priority on creating a culture which recognizes the importance of project management. Organizational project management support can be either a blocker in lower maturity companies or an accelerator to project performance in higher maturity ones.
Musings on Project Management
APRIL 30, 2016
A narrative* Imagine two doors to the same room: One labeled risk manager; the other labeled decision maker. Though the risk manager's door, entry is for the inductive thinker: facts looking for a generality or integrating narrative Through the decision maker's door, entry is for the deductive thinker: visionary with a need to connect specifics to the vision And, consider this: Pessimists.
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.
Ron Rosenhead
APRIL 13, 2016
I must get at least 3 calls per months where the conversation moves from can you run a project management course to the above issue. Needs are being identified and courses set up (qualification or non qualification) and people put their names forward (sometimes via their manager) to attend the courses. What could be simpler? My concern is with this process.
The Digital Project Manager
APRIL 28, 2016
Posted in The PM life. The post When you shortcut your project planning appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 7, 2016
You and I encounter risks every day. Sometimes we actively respond; other times we passively accept the risk. Our decisions have consequences, moving us closer to success or creating greater uncertainty. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock. Consider the following personal risks and responses: You feel a headache coming on. You take an aspirin. Your teenager has another fender bender.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 1, 2016
Bill sent me this question on email: My organisation and I are looking for project management software that is geared toward research projects or projects where training/education is the final product. I have look at some of the larger programs and they seem to be either focused on construction or IT. Would you have any thoughts on this subject that you would share?
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Kiron Bondale
APRIL 10, 2016
The Standish Group’s October 2015 CHAOS report is based on a study of thousands of technology projects worldwide. Whereas past CHAOS reports had considered project success as achieving the triple constraint, their research is now utilizing a more current definition taking into account factors such as on Target, on Goal, Value and Satisfaction.
Musings on Project Management
APRIL 5, 2016
If you are into risk assessments, you may find yourself evaluating the data Evaluating the data usually means testing its applicability with a hypothesis. The process usually cited in project management chapters about risk is this: A hypothesis is formed. And then the evidence against the hypothesis—observable data—is evaluated. If the evidence.
Susanne Madsen
APRIL 4, 2016
I often come across managers who say that they would like to develop their team members’ skills – but that they struggle to find the time to do so. Ideally they would like to have one-to-one sessions with people, teaching them not only business and management skills, but also presentation skills and increasing their confidence in the process.
Paymo App
APRIL 18, 2016
Managing time, cost, resources and quality is crucial to your business. The processes around those are critical to your success and the success of your clients. So why are you still putting your faith in spreadsheets? We’re not anti-spreadsheets. They are great for some types of data analysis like pivot tables. However, they aren’t great for managing projects.
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.
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 15, 2016
Some project managers make timely responses to risks, resulting in positive progress toward their project goals; others act haphazardly, resulting in undesirable consequences. Chuck Swindoll told a funny story that illustrates the dangers of costly mistakes when responding to risks. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock (edited in Canva). “Chippy the parakeet never saw it coming.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 8, 2016
Consider this. You’ve recently taken over a project that has already started. Your handover hasn’t been that great. The previous project manager might have moved on to do something else and you’ve got the project as part of an internal reshuffle of resources. Or they might have left the company. Either way, you’ve got a team waiting on your direction.
Kiron Bondale
APRIL 3, 2016
The essence of portfolio management is deriving the best possible outcome for the organization given that there are finite resources such as funding, time or capacity of skilled staff. These constraints will limit how much value can be realized hence the criticality of identifying the right set of projects to optimally consume resources such that there is neither over nor underutilization.
Musings on Project Management
APRIL 13, 2016
Are you a procrastinator? Do you manage schedule? Do you think of yourself as a risk manager? Do you understand the concept of schedule buffers and the critical chain methodology? Then, you'll understand that handling your tendency to put things off, and managing slack and schedule buffers are not that much different.
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.
Axosoft
APRIL 12, 2016
You’re here! Welcome. Whether you just started a trial or are interested in using Axosoft for the first time, here are some super important things that will help you get started: Get your Existing Data. Confirm/Define your Workflow Steps. Confirm/Define your Field Templates. Add your Projects and then Import your Data. Visualize your Items in a Meaningful, Useful Way.
TeamGantt
APRIL 11, 2016
While we were all together over the winter, we got to talking about the history of TeamGantt. We had a pretty good idea of the big picture but it was great to hear it directly.
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 22, 2016
Have you ever tried to address an issue and created a different problem? A response to risk can create other risks. These secondary risks may be more significant than the primary risks if we are not careful. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock (edited in Canva). One of the Pink Panther cartoon episodes pits the Pink Panther against a mouse in his house. The mouse was driving the Pink Panther crazy; he had to find a way to eliminate this problem.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 27, 2016
General information. I last reviewed ProjectManager.com in 2013. Time to revisit the software and see what has changed. Name: ProjectManager.com. Vendor: ProjectManager.com. Hosting options: Online. Costs and plans: The Team plan for up to 10 users is $20 per user per month (this is actually cheaper than the equivalent plan a few years ago, which was $25 for up to 5 users).
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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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