Project Risk Coach

MAY 21, 2018

Featuring baselines, subsidiary plans, and other ancillary plans Do you know the 5Ps? Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. If this is true, why is it that some project managers put so little time in developing a project management plan? One of the reasons is that project managers may not know what to include. I’ve developed this checklist to help you develop your project management plan including baselines, subsidiary plans, and ancillary plans.

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The Digital Project Manager

MAY 22, 2018

The thing is launched! The developers have dispersed, the designers have high-fived, all of the items on your launch checklist have been dutifully checked off. Maybe there’s still confetti floating down from the ceiling. Your project is done! Or is it? The post How to Successfully Close a Project. Project Closure Best Practices appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Online PM Courses

MAY 21, 2018

Situational Leadership is a simple and compelling idea. If you want to get the best from someone, choose a leadership style that suits the situation. I almost don’t need to write any more… Done. But, if you want more, here it is. You need to assess what the situation is, and you need to pick the correct style from a variety of choices. And that’s what this article is all about.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 21, 2018

Those of you who have followed me for a while will know that I value pragmatism over absolutism when it comes to delivery practices, tools and techniques. Pick the right tool for the right job should be a guiding principle followed by all project teams. Easier said than done! It is difficult when enterprise standards dictate a fixed tool set, but it is even more challenging when a company is undergoing a fundamental transformation of its delivery practices.

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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?

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Planio

MAY 24, 2018

How did Google grow from 40 to 88,000 employees and $100+ billion in global revenue? Sure, their killer products, ubiquitous search engine, and cloud services played a huge role. But they also had a not-so-secret, secret weapon at their disposal: OKRs. First developed by legendary Intel CEO Andy Grove, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) is a collaborative goal-setting system that was adopted by Google in 1999.

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Project Bliss

MAY 22, 2018

Dmitriy Nizhebetskiy owns PMBasics101.com where he writes about Project Management. Gallatin, TN is the nicest place in America! Who knew? When he told me he was traveling from Kiev, Ukraine to Nashville, Tennessee, I headed over from Memphis. I didn’t want to miss the chance to meet face-to-face and discuss the joys and challenges of IT project management.

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Workamajig

MAY 24, 2018

When a project stretches far beyond its original vision, it is called “scope creep”. Scope creep in project management is one of the biggest causes of project failure. This article will help you understand scope creep, its causes, and its solutions. It happens slowly. So slowly that it takes you by surprise. I’m talking, of course, about scope creep in project management.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 22, 2018

By J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CSM, GWCPM, SCPM | Executive Vice President – Enterprise Solutions, IIL . What do the Panama Canal and the development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have in common? At first glance, you might say “absolutely nothing.” But, they have a lot in common. Both were the outcomes of projects. And although vastly different in every respect, the Panama Canal, and the Boeing 787 share two characteristics: Each is unique.

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Musings on Project Management

MAY 21, 2018

I wrote this a couple of years ago; not much has changed: You gotta love the first bullet from this conclusion by Stephen Welby, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering, speaking at the AFEI Agile for Government Summit, November 21, 2013 When he says in the 4th bullet point "upcoming revisions to 5000.2", he is referring to the DoD instruction for operation of the.

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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.

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Susanne Madsen

MAY 23, 2018

​A project is a unique undertaking that’s full of risk and uncertainty, because it has never been done before in that exact way. Project management, as a discipline, is a response to this ambiguity. It’s a way to control the unknown. Just consider the most important techniques we use as project managers: we define scope, analyse requirements, plan and estimate work, add contingency, manage risks, track changes and check the quality.

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Digite

MAY 23, 2018

Digité products have been the core execution platform for many IT service companies in India. We have a leadership position in the market, given that 4 of the Top 5 India based IT service companies use our products. In my position within Digité, I have often interacted with senior leadership in these organizations about Lean/Agile adoption. Their customers have often pushed them in this direction, often driven by a desire for flexibility in requirements and reduced timelines.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 24, 2018

We all know “that” drawer. You know, the one in your kitchen that catches batteries, keys that don’t belong to any lock in your house, and endless supplies of takeout menus. Now picture yourself in springtime, feeling energetic, hopeful, and ready to tackle the clutter that slowly built up over winter. Instead of encouraging you to donate those sweater vests you haven’t worn in years (you probably should), I’d like to invite you to put a bit of that industrious spring energy into your LiquidPlan

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Ganttic

MAY 20, 2018

Planning resources for projects is the act of allocating your resources to multiple ongoing projects. It can include planning: Staff - your project team, the whole department, freelancers etc. Machinery - production lines, vehicles or even laptops. Rooms - meeting rooms, conference rooms, office spaces etc. Resource planning done right will improve project progress as well as the motivation and engagement of your team.

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Celoxis

MAY 22, 2018

One of the biggest challenges in planning and executing a project is compiling the budget. Regardless of the industry and the scale of the project, a detailed forecast of the potential costs is crucial for successful project delivery. At first glance, budget planning appears to only include labor and material costs.

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Leading Answers

MAY 19, 2018

What if you got a little buzz of guilty pleasure every time you thought about studying for your exam? What a difference that could make compared to a soul-numbing dread of having to do something you do not enjoy. Our minds have systems to protect us and maximise our wellbeing. They do not always work, but overall, these mechanisms reinforce memories of good events and minimize negative ones.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 22, 2018

If you’re in the market for a dedicated project management solution, it’s safe to assume you are facing down some very complex challenges: generating a reliable schedule, juggling priorities, equitably managing shared resources, producing actionable metrics – the list goes on and on. Once you’ve found a platform with the right capabilities, there is still a considerable journey ahead in the form of implementation, and unfortunately there’s no pause button for your regular responsibilities

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Proofhub

MAY 24, 2018

We all have same but limited number of hours in a day. But do you ever feel like you are doing things but aren’t accomplishing anything worth being called ‘productive’ ? If yes, then you’re not alone. In a recent survey, 57% of employees said they felt less productive and disengaged at work. Maybe, the reason is not the time but the time-wasters at work that are killing your productivity.

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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.

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PM Basics

MAY 22, 2018

Making people honor commitments is a complex problem. Asking them to provide some level of output consistently is difficult. Forcing someone to work is unacceptable. I hope you agree on that. Give more trust and freedom [DepositPhoto/Rawpixel] So, what can you do? In this article, I will get through three approaches you can take. This might make YOU reconsider the value of pushing too hard.

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Leading Agile

MAY 25, 2018

For any organization moving to Agile, the question of how to handle tracking and reporting is going to present challenges. If you are moving from a traditional environment, there may be an expectation (dependency) on traditional forms of reporting. If you’re starting out with an electronic tool, there may be a wide range of reporting options. Just because you can create a report, doesn’t mean you should.

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Leading Answers

MAY 19, 2018

What if you got a little buzz of guilty pleasure every time you thought about studying for your exam? What a difference that could make compared to a soul-numbing dread of having to do something you do not enjoy. Our minds have systems to protect us and maximise our wellbeing. They do not always work, but overall, these mechanisms reinforce memories of good events and minimize negative ones.

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Teamweek

MAY 20, 2018

Are you currently out scouring the market for a new project manager? With thousands of seemingly qualified candidates out there, it can be difficult to narrow down the options based on resumes alone. As with any other position, the interview is usually the deciding factor for whom you will extend the job offer. Asking the potential project manager interview questions about their knowledge, skills, and characteristic traits will help you determine their qualifications and readiness for your upcom

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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.

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GanttPRO Project Management

MAY 22, 2018

Project management sphere is enjoying the moment. It is pacing at rapidly fast speed. Every year more and more people come into the profession, and the expectations are even higher […].

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Leantime - Project Management

MAY 21, 2018

In 2000, two psychologists based out of California released a study article regarding choice. Their study set up a display of jam offerings. On one instance, they would offer 24 jam varieties and on another only 6. On the day that 24 jam varieties were offered, 60% of people stopped by to sample the jams. Only 40% on the day of 6 jams. If we stopped here, we’d decide that more must be better — but in Business, stopping by doesn’t pay the bills.

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TimeCamp

MAY 22, 2018

What Is Time Tracking for Freelancers? Being a freelancer is such an appealing vision of.

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Teamweek

MAY 24, 2018

As a project manager, you know that things seldom go perfectly from start to finish. Key team members leave unexpectedly, necessary resources aren’t always delivered on time, or the client changes their mind on a particular milestone. If you don’t prepare for these challenges, however, you can get is a deadly case of scope creep. It sounds like a contagious disease, only it hinders projects, not people (at least, not directly).

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