PM That Works
AUGUST 17, 2024
Let me share my experience with a tool that's quickly becoming a game-changer for my projects—Claude Projects. I've been using this tool extensively, and I have to say, it's been delivering incredible results. While its capabilities are particularly outstanding in the realm of software development, I'm convinced that its benefits would extend just as effectively to other types of projects.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
By The PMO Squad August 21, 2024 Building a Project Management Office (PMO) is a complex endeavor, often underestimated in its scope and challenges. Many organizations task leaders who have never built a PMO before with this monumental responsibility. This frequently leads to suboptimal outcomes and even outright failure. To understand why, it’s essential to delve into the importance of experience, deep discovery of the current state of project delivery, and securing executive support and organi
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Scrum.org
AUGUST 20, 2024
By centring the development process around the user's needs and wants, teams are better equipped to create functional products that truly resonate with the people they serve. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. User stories have become a popular and valuable practice in crafting digital products that resonate with end-users.
Epicflow Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
When managing multiple projects, it’s critically important to put your effort into the most essential work for the moment. In multi-project management, you don’t treat projects one by one; you have to manage the whole multi-project environment with all its tasks, milestones, and due dates, and set priorities accordingly. However, determining the right priorities can be challenging in the constant flow of tasks and projects.
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Wrike
AUGUST 21, 2024
Enterprise software refers to the range of tools used by large organizations to help them collaborate across teams, departments, and functions. Of course, this software comes in all shapes and sizes to suit the needs of different audiences. But, fundamentally, it’s built to unify different systems, make work easier, and improve team productivity. If you’ve done any research into enterprise tools already, you’ll know there are many acronyms, technologies, and solutions out there to navigate.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Green Project Management
AUGUST 21, 2024
Yesterday, we announced an exciting update to our core text, Sustainable Project Management. As part of this update, I’ve been revisiting the section on characteristics—a topic that, in my view, deserves more attention as we look ahead to 2024 and beyond. In the project profession, we often emphasize competence. We reference standards from IPMA, ISO, […] The post Beyond Skills: The Power of Traits in Sustainable Project Management appeared first on Insights into Sustainability and Pr
Rebel’s Guide to PM
AUGUST 19, 2024
Mentoring is one of the top enablers that improve project performance, but only 48% of organizations have a mentoring or coaching scheme in place to support professional development, according to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession 2024 report. So how do you build a professional relationship with a mentor, and where do you even find one? I’ve been mentoring project managers for over a decade, and I’ve worked with in-house colleagues and independently to support their career development, so I know what
Online PM Courses
AUGUST 18, 2024
In Project Management, there's nothing more important than understanding your project's stakeholders. Stakeholder Analysis is how we do it. The post The Top 20 Stakeholder Analysis Techniques All PMs Should Know appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the DVMS Institute August 21, 2024 Organizations unveil grand strategies and meticulously crafted blueprints for success. Yet, amidst the fanfare of vision statements and market analyses, Peter Drucker’s timeless adage whispers a crucial truth: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Though deceptively simple, these five words provide a stark warning: no matter how superb the strategy, it can be undermined by the invisible force of culture
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?
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 20, 2024
What is Smartsheet? It’s a popular project management software that takes the familiarity of a spreadsheet and tries to super-size it. This is a smart move. Most businesses use spreadsheets but complain about their complexity and limitations when it comes to work management. But when asking, “What is Smartsheet?” do users get the answers they want if they’re looking for project management software?
Scrum.org
AUGUST 19, 2024
How many people struggle with juggling Business as usual (BAU) operations as well as delivering products to customers and well as investing in innovation? The push to deliver more features to users often means we take short cuts, take on tech debt and reduce time spent maintaining the system. Some organisations just create a BAU team and toss the work over the fence once development ends, others allocate a percentage of time , whilst others continually deprioritise the work for a short term gain
Leading Agile
AUGUST 22, 2024
One of the biggest reasons agile fails to take root inside these organizations is resistance or hesitation from their executive teams. Executives are under immense pressure to ensure their organizations’ stability, profitability, and growth. Their hesitation toward Agile often comes from a place of caution, rooted in a preference for traditional methods that provide clear metrics and established processes.
Planview
AUGUST 22, 2024
Unlock the strategies to overcome key PMO hurdles—mastering resource management, driving change, and streamlining processes—with expert insight from Athena Smith, Senior Director, Portfolio Management. In this post, you’ll learn: Why Putting People at the Heart of Change Matters The Exciting Future Ahead for the PMO How AI Can Help Prioritize Impactful Work Meet Athena Smith Athena Smith hails from Georgia and is based in Atlanta.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 21, 2024
Project management has moved from applying to only a few industries to being almost universally embraced. It’s understandable. Any business that has a project that has a start and end date, which produces a deliverable, benefits from project management. That includes project management for professional services. Before explaining why, first we’ll define project management, professional services and the relationship between the two.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 21, 2024
Die Vorteile von Working-Agreements liegen auf der Hand: Sie machen den Arbeitsprozess transparent und ermöglichen dadurch, dass Scrum Teams auch Verbesserungen identifizieren können. Working-Agreements fördern psychologische Sicherheit. Erst wenn jedes Mitglied im Team weiß, was von ihm erwartet wird, wird es sich sicher fühlen. Dann ist es bereit, auch Risiken einzugehen.
Clint Padgett – Project Success
AUGUST 22, 2024
Episode Information: In the first part of this engaging conversation, Karyn Buxman discusses the common challenges in project management. She delves into the crucial role of communication, the importance of involving key team members in planning, and how to set realistic deadlines to avoid the pitfalls of overpromising. Karyn shares her insights on how humor and positivity can transform team dynamics and drive project success.
PMI Tools
AUGUST 22, 2024
In project management, clarity in roles and responsibilities is vital for success. The RACI Matrix Template provides a structured approach to define and document these roles. Introduction: It is a tool used in project management to clarify roles and responsibilities within a team. RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed. Each letter represents a different role that a team member may have in relation to a specific task or deliverable.
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ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2024
Every project has its issues. Issues are problems that arise during the execution of the project. Plan as thoroughly as you like, you’re still going to face problems, even if you use project planning software. Problems during a project are a given, and solving them in real time while maintaining project progress is a real challenge. Risks are a bit different than issues; risks are issues that haven’t happened yet.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 19, 2024
Back in yesteryear, I recall the first time I had a management job big enough that my team was too large for line-of-sight from my desk and location.Momentary panic: "What are they doing? How will I know if they are doing anything? What if I get asked what are they doing? How will I answer any of these questions?
Online PM Courses
AUGUST 21, 2024
Variations, scope creep, and gold plating are three similar, but overlapping, terms. Let’s untangle them. And let's not forget White-gloving! The post What’s the Difference? Variations, Scope Creep, and Gold-plating appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
PMI Tools
AUGUST 20, 2024
Introduction: Managing inventory can become challenging as businesses grow. A Stock Tracking Spreadsheet serves as a simple yet effective tool for keeping inventory organized. Whether you run a small retail shop or manage a large warehouse, a well-designed spreadsheet helps you track stock levels, manage reorders, and minimize losses due to stockouts or overstocking.
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ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 23, 2024
In short, a post-implementation review is a process to evaluate whether the objectives of the project were met. You can also use it to see how effectively the project was managed. This helps to avoid making similar mistakes with future projects and learn how to run the project better. Post-implementation review is the last step in your project cycle and usually involves an independent party, which can act more objectively in making their determinations about how the project was run.
International Institute for Learning
AUGUST 22, 2024
Your Path to PMP ® Exam Success: Myths, Facts, and Tips By Jacqueline Dennis, PMP ® , PgMP ® Abstract Earning a project management certification is increasingly appealing, with the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) still considered the gold standard. However, the path to certification can be confusing, and has evolved over the years, leading to some myths.
Celoxis
AUGUST 20, 2024
Best Kanata Competitors & Alternatives (Paid & Free) 2024 for Project Tracking and Management · Celoxis · Asana · Monday.
Clint Padgett – Project Success
AUGUST 19, 2024
Episode 191: The Human Element in Project Management The post Episode 191: The Human Element in Project Management appeared first on Project Success.
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.
Teamweek
AUGUST 23, 2024
Do you want to save time on hiring without losing control over the process or compromising quality ? If so, first of all…you’re not alone. We speak to dozens of hiring managers every week with the same problem. What it means is that it’s probably time to consider a new recruiting software solution. And, as you likely know, you have several options to choose from.
Sitetracker
AUGUST 21, 2024
Sitetracker will implement its software at EuroTeleSites, increasing the efficiencies of digital infrastructure deployments across CEE. The post Tower Company EuroTeleSites to Advance Digital Transformation with Sitetracker appeared first on Sitetracker.
Celoxis
AUGUST 20, 2024
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