Project Bliss
APRIL 13, 2021
Time management skills help you work efficiently, get the right work done, and still maintaining a balanced life. Use these critical skills to manage your time well, and see fast benefits in both your career and personal life. This is a guest post by Lori Wade. Everyone craves career success. It’s the kind of success that is essential for having a happy, healthy life.
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 12, 2021
How can you develop a scope management plan quickly that provides value to the project? It's not as complicated as it may seem. Some project managers check the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) for advice, which I think is a great place to start. However, project managers may make the following mistakes: Individuals may see the PMBOK as a prescription and include every element for every project.
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ProjectManager.com
APRIL 15, 2021
Documentation is required in any project, but even more so when it comes to construction project management. Construction projects demand regular, detailed reporting during execution, so you can review and analyze your progress. This data is delivered in the form of a construction daily report. This is daily construction log is usually handled by the site manager and will be repeatedly created and delivered over the course of a project.
Kiron Bondale
APRIL 11, 2021
HBR published an article this week on how leaders can help their teams to recover quicker from disruptions. Given the events of the past year, this topic is apropos and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. In the article, the author introduces the concept of collective self-healing at the team level drawing upon observations of how ant and other social insect colonies respond to major upheavals.
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?
Scrum.org
APRIL 12, 2021
TL; DR: Three Wide-Spread Scrum Master Failures. There are plenty of Scrum Masters failures. Given that Scrum is a framework with a precise and concise yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Learn more about three widespread examples of how Scrum Masters fail their team in three short video clips, totaling 5 minutes and 31 seconds. ??
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ProjectManager.com
APRIL 14, 2021
As the creation of products and services has become more extensive and varied, manufacturing has become more elaborate. There are, quite literally, more moving parts than ever before. Operations continue to become more complex, and this means production requires more thorough planning. A production plan is the best way to guarantee you deliver high-quality products/services as efficiently as possible.
The Digital Project Manager
APRIL 12, 2021
The post 10 Best Marketing Resource Management Software In 2021 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Scrum.org
APRIL 14, 2021
One of the most often used skills and stances in the daily life of a Scrum Master probably is coaching. I'm talking coaching as in the definition of e.g. the Agile Coaching Institute . Ability to act as a coach, with the client’s interest determining the direction, rather than the coach’s expertise or opinion. So we are explicitly talking about coaching, not consulting or mentoring but coaching.
Musings on Project Management
APRIL 11, 2021
There comes a point where more planning can not remove the remaining uncertainty, instead execution must be used to provide data and remove uncertainty. This quote comes from a nicely argued case -- from the agile blog 'leading answers' -- for mixing agile methods in rather traditional businesses, like the oil and gas exploration/production business If ever there was a business that.
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.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 16, 2021
Stakeholders are very concerned with the progress of the project because they have a vested interest in its success. They want to stay in consistent communication with you and get reports on how the project is progressing over regular periods of time. The way for a project manager to keep stakeholders updated is through reporting, specifically with a progress report.
nTask
APRIL 12, 2021
Seamless communication, clarity, and transparency are the key essentials for the efficient completion of a project. Unfortunately, incorporating these fundamentals requires more than just your regular project management tools. To fully grasp control over the progress of your project , you need a unique and innovative tool – Visual project management tools.
Scrum.org
APRIL 12, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Who Decides the Sprint Length for A Scrum Team? Today's question asks about who decides the sprint length for a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd discuss different roles each Scrum Team member plays in figuring out the best sprint length (planning horizon) for the team. Check out the video and let us know what you think below!
Leading Agile
APRIL 12, 2021
“Are these volleyball games or demos?” the senior director leaned over to me and asked during the 7 team demo of the day. She had just taken over this part of the organization, and I was the technical consultant tasked making her dreams come true: working-tested product in the demo. Yet another team had been remarkably busy in the last sprint discussing ways to potentially solve problems.
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The Digital Project Manager
APRIL 12, 2021
The post Using Enterprise Data To Communicate Impact & Celebrate Wins (with Agile Delivery Champion, Bill Moroz) appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
nTask
APRIL 15, 2021
Staying focused on a task at hand can often seem quite difficult. Especially in our age of technology, which although beneficial in a lot of ways, has also provided a multitude of distractions at our fingertips. Therefore, many people often wonder how to stay focused. Learning the answer of how to stay focused is essential in being productive and achieving your goals and is crucial to effective work.
Scrum.org
APRIL 15, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How does a Scrum Team handle scope creep? Today's question asks how a Scrum Team can handle scope creep. Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley discuss push and pull systems and how Developers pull work into a Sprint. They also talk about welcoming changing requirements in collaboration with a Product Owner and how Scrum is adaptable because we use the framework to be opportunistic in the marketplace.
Planview
APRIL 16, 2021
Q&A from an on-demand webinar featuring Forrester Guest Speaker, Margo Visitacion and Planview’s Solution Marketing Director, Linda Roach. The role of the PMO is changing. We recently got an in-depth look into this new face of the PMO during our webinar – “What’s Ahead for the PMO?” Our featured speaker was Margo Visitacion, Vice President and Principal Analyst for Forrester.
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.
Agilemania
APRIL 15, 2021
What is Value Stream. A value stream is the set of actions that add value to a customer from the initial request through the realization of value by the customer. The value stream begins with the initial concept, moves through various stages of development and on through delivery and support. So, what is value? Value is something the customer can benefit from, like a product or a service of high quality received within an expected time & budget.
Teamweek
APRIL 14, 2021
Creating a project plan can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not a technical manager. A systematic planning process and a simple project plan template can make things easy for you. In this article, you’ll learn: What is a simple project plan? How do you create a simple project plan ? Define project scope Capture, prioritize, and organize project activities Create a project timeline Identify & allocate resources Add milestones Free simple project plan templates For Microsof
Scrum.org
APRIL 12, 2021
So what is organizational agility? Have you ever noticed people keep talking about things, but they've not aligned with what their words mean? I have seen agility measured as the number of "agile teams" and the "number of training attendees" more often than I like to admit. . Maybe we can talk about what organizational agility is not - in a word - bs.
Proofhub
APRIL 13, 2021
As the working world moves from the office to home, many businesses are finding they have little choice but to become more flexible in their approach. Organizations that are coming out ahead during the health crisis are those that are introducing flexibility; flexibility in terms of workspaces, working hours, and expectations. But let’s be honest. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing.
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.
Agilemania
APRIL 15, 2021
What is Value Stream. A value stream is the set of actions that add value to a customer from the initial request through the realization of value by the customer. The value stream begins with the initial concept, moves through various stages of development and on through delivery and support. So, what is value? Value is something the customer can benefit from, like a product or a service of high quality received within an expected time & budget.
Teamweek
APRIL 14, 2021
It’s important to kick off the new year in high gear. It sets the stage for the whole upcoming twelve months. We definitely have a busy quarter behind us. Continue reading below to learn about the improvements made to Toggl Plan as well as a small sneak-peek into how we’re doing as a team. The Product. The main focus over the past three months has been on making Toggl Plan more simple and flexible.
Scrum.org
APRIL 14, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Which Marvel superhero would be the best Scrum Master? Today's question is on the fun side of the spectrum. A view asked us to figure out which Marvel superhero would be the best Scrum Master. We ended up having a great conversation about the Scrum Master traits and talents.and of course.HULK SMASH!!! Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.
Trello
APRIL 15, 2021
There are two things that always seem to stand true in a professional career: time is scarce and the workload is abundant.
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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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