Meisterplan
JANUARY 2, 2019
The Ranking Method, the Scoring Method, and the Domain Approach at a Glance Scarce resources and even scarcer resources. This has always been the case in project portfolio management. Previously, money was the main scarce resource, but now it is employees. The implementation of projects is limited by the available capacity and skills of the employees assigned to those projects.
TeamGantt
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Set all your projects up for success with habits to improve your project management skills. Find out what makes an effective project manager, and learn how to use these traits for your projects.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 30, 2018
How many project managers are still laboring with the aftermath of Fredrick Winslow Taylor, more popularly known as F.W. Taylor? You might ask: Who was Taylor? F.W. Taylor was one of the first to study business systematically. He brought 'Taylorism" into the business culture in the years leading up to World War I.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 31, 2018
A mentor can help you avoid pitfalls as you maneuver through your career. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, notes how important that relationship is and helps you find a career mentor for yourself. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Find a Career Mentor and Why It’s Important. Jennifer began with definitions. Mentor can mean a few different things, so she wanted to clarify its various meanings.
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?
The Lazy Project Manager
JANUARY 4, 2019
As we all start the journey that is 2019, a few questions: Are you investing in your project management community? Does your team need better presentation skills? Do your sponsors and executives need better understanding of business change impact? Do you have plans for a business event in the coming months? Do you need help in any, or all, of the above?
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Binfire
JANUARY 3, 2019
Your most important duty as a project manager is to track the project’s progress relentlessly. That is why project tracking tools are so essential for project management. When it comes to project tracking, the definition gets a little bit murky. What are you tracking, exactly? . Are you tracking the progress of each task in the project over time?
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 3, 2019
A project manager’s job is intricately complex, and they’re often paid well due to the difficulty of the position. No matter where a project manager might work in the United States, the role requires a great deal of attention to detail, planning, foresight, access to the right tools and the ability to execute in order to rise to the top of the profession.
Planview
JANUARY 1, 2019
The following content is taken from the whitepaper, “Portfolio-Driven Performance: The 7 Process Areas That Drive IT and Business Results,” written by Jerry Manas. To make it more easily accessible to you, we are giving it everlasting life here on the blog. Today’s organizations face enormous challenges to get more done without spending more. Rising costs in a tough economy have led to tightened budgets and reduced workforces.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 31, 2018
About 40 people gathered at the nlScrum meetup dedicated to physical and digital tools for the agile workspace. Tools that help developers, coaches and trainers to survive in the toughest environments. We broke the evening up into a hybrid between an Open Space and your local Farmers' market with people displaying their wares and the tools they use.
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.
Teamweek
DECEMBER 31, 2018
If you’ve ever tried to collaborate with people from several different teams, you know that cross functional collaboration can be challenging. Sometimes, the team members don’t communicate well. Sometimes, the team members are inadvertently working towards opposite goals. Sometimes, the team just doesn’t “gel.” If you’re experiencing some issues with cross functional collaboration, rest assured that there is a solution.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 1, 2019
Leaders—are they born or are they made? Everyone has an opinion, and many writers and publications post frequently about what makes a great leader, the qualities of leadership and so on. But leadership is the x-factor in managing a successful project , and unlike planning, monitoring and reporting, it’s less easily defined. Leadership isn’t exactly a science nor is it an art, but there are major currents running through the topic that allow one to figure out the best course of action.
Planview
JANUARY 3, 2019
The following content is based on the whitepaper, “Bigger Than a Breadbox: 10 Tips for Better Project Estimates, Part 1,” written by Jerry Manas. For your reading convenience, we’ve decided to give it everlasting life here on the blog. Much like a GPS uses satellite information on traffic patterns to calculate the remaining time on your trip, project estimation methods help you maintain a realistic project schedule.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 4, 2019
Now that we’ve covered the essentials of self-organization and intrinsic motivation , let’s dive into how you make decisions that enable and empower others. There is no recipe to follow. There is no map to navigate. You need a compass because your actions must be based on your specific context at a specific moment in time. What does this person or team need right now to feel empowered?
Advertisement
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?
Stepping Into Project Management
JANUARY 1, 2019
First things first- Happy new Year to You:)] The path you choose to take this year is yours and should be yours. Hence writing your new years resolution is important. In 2019 you wouldn’t want to start with the mindset where failing is an option. So, what do you do? You simply re-write the resolutions. Don't keep resolutions open ended statements - Open statements are optional.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 2, 2019
The idea of self-help has almost become a parody. With bookstores and bestseller lists overflowing with tomes on everything from diets to deities that can make you a better, happier person, it can be hard to take it all seriously. We’re not going to start the new year with unrealistic claims—that’s for your new year resolutions. But we do know that when it comes to business, leadership, personal productivity and work-life balance, a slew of seriously helpful self-help books has recently been pub
Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 3, 2019
Still, as Hanson Baldwin summed up the Italian campaign, “All roads led to Rome, but Rome led nowhere.” Hanson Baldwin, Historian describing the WW II campaign in Italy, 1943 - 44. Accomplishment without purpose -- a dangling achievement And, the lesson for project managers is: Beware the strategic objective that isn't actually strategic at all. It looks strategic at the moment It's called.
Kiron Bondale
DECEMBER 30, 2018
For many years, my personal e-mail signature been a quote from David Maister’s book on professional service management: “ Customer satisfaction = Expectation – Perception “ This formula simply but elegantly captures how we feel when our expectations are either exceeded (or the opposite) when acquiring a product or receiving a service.
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.
Bridge the Gap Consulting
JANUARY 3, 2019
“Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind.” — Aristotle Suffering is defined as undergoing pain, distress or hardship. In 2018, I checked the box on all three…and loved every damn minute of it! First of all, I’m a runner. I signed up for a trail marathon and got in via a lottery.
Teamweek
JANUARY 1, 2019
As a manager, you must successfully manage different communication styles if you want your team to be successful. Each employee has a unique way of communicating, so you have to navigate these differences if you want to fully utilize their skills. By understanding the five communication styles, you can understand your employees better and learn how to work with them.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 30, 2018
Consider this explanation of a fiduciary: In a fiduciary relationship, one person, in a position of vulnerability, justifiably vests confidence, good faith, reliance, and trust in another whose aid, advice or protection is sought in some matter. In such a relation good conscience requires the fiduciary to act at all times for the sole benefit and interest of the one who trust So, what are we.
Herding Cats
JANUARY 2, 2019
suddenly a White Rabit with pink eyes ran close by her. There was nothing so very remarkable in that; nor did Alice think it so very much out of the way to hear the Rabbit say to itself "Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!" (when she thought it over afterwards it occurred to her that she ought to have wondered at this, but at the time it all seemed quite natural); but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her
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.
Trello
JANUARY 3, 2019
Take baby steps. You can’t move a mountain. When eating an elephant, take one bite at a time.
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 30, 2018
Projects go wrong all the time. And one mindset is to look for blame. It's rarely helpful. This article will go out on New Year's eve, 2018. So, I wanted to do a short, thoughtful note to leave you with something to think about for the coming year. Who's to Blame when Your Project Goes […]. The post Who’s to Blame when Your Project Goes Wrong?
Runrun.it
JANUARY 2, 2019
Cost management is the process of planning and controlling the costs involved in running a business. Looks simple, right? However, looks can be deceiving! Costs are one of the principal factors in determining whether a company will succeed or fail. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! Here, we’ll discuss everything you need to know […]. The post Everything You Need to Know About Cost Management appeared first on For Managers | Personal Development Hacks.
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
75 
Let's personalize your content