Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 26, 2020
When I was researching Shortcuts to Success: Project Management in the Real World I came across a multitude of studies on how projects run late. The headline figures are often impressive, but it’s harder to find research into why scheduling doesn’t go to plan. In my experience, there are some very common reasons for project schedules turning out to be unreliable.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 24, 2020
Projects are made up of a large number of tasks, and keeping track of those tasks is a primary role of a project manager. Sometimes, the tasks in a project all run smoothly and independently of each other, and there are no complexities. Other times, however, there will be a large chain of dependent tasks that make things more complicated. What happens if a task needs to be completed today, but the person responsible for it is waiting on another task that hasn’t been completed yet?
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Project Risk Coach
JUNE 22, 2020
Why do so many projects come in late and over budget? Poor estimates are often a major factor in these projects. So, let's look at 7 ways to improve project estimates. 1. Define the project work One of the top reasons for poor estimates is poor project definition. Project teams fail to identify significant work packages and associated project activities.
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 25, 2020
The post What Is Microsoft Project Management Software? (Guide To MS Project & MS Teams) appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 22, 2020
Project management software tools are essential to manage projects efficiently. But they aren’t the answer to everything. In this article I’ll share my top 15 project management tools that I use for managing multiple projects. Most of what I use isn’t software-driven. In other words, even if you have no enterprise project management systems at work, you’ll still be able to put these tools to good use. 1.
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Kiron Bondale
JUNE 21, 2020
An article from Harvard Business Review reminded me that becoming an effective Product Owner (PO) requires a lot more than interpersonal skills, empowerment, capacity and even product knowledge. In the article, the authors explained that leaders having a high level of Organizational Intelligence (OQ) stand a better chance of getting the organization to do what they want.
MPUG
JUNE 23, 2020
“I keep six honest serving-men, They taught me all I knew, Their names are What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who. I send them over land and sea, I send them east and west, But after they have worked for me, I give them all a rest.”. – From the poem, “The Elephant’s Child,” by Rudyard Kipling. Long ago, in my childhood days, I was introduced to the fascinating world of poetry by my father, who brought a variety of poems and stories from writers and authors around the world to me.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 25, 2020
This is a guest post by Roland Hoffmann. Are you biased as a project manager? You might be surprised! In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. Roland Hoffman. A project manager is the linchpin of a successful project. Her leadership and guidance is of paramount importance during planning and execution.
Scrum.org
JUNE 25, 2020
The original text was published few years ago on Linkedin - [link] , but the subject keeps popping up - so I decided to post this text also here. I hope it will be valuable for you. - Kate Hobler (Terlecka). The digital transformation trend in banking and other types of financial institutions is clearly visible – especially for past few years. We’ve been working with several throughout this time.
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?
Inloox
JUNE 25, 2020
The definition of project management says: Project management includes the planning , control and implementation of a project. Nevertheless, project controlling as an important component tends to be underestimated by many project managers. As it’s seen as taking too much time and effort, it discourages a lot of them. However, typical project challenges such as budget overruns, lack of resources, missed deadlines or missed targets can be avoided by monitoring and controlling the project’s progres
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 23, 2020
This content is exclusive to DPM Pro Members! DPM Pro Members get: Instant access to. The post AMA: Agile Is Working With My Clients (With Ben Novack) appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 24, 2020
Consider this. You’ve recently been asked to take over an existing project. 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.
Scrum.org
JUNE 23, 2020
The practice of describing requirements with user stories is widely accepted in agile community. It is also commonly used as a template for expressing the Product Backlog items. User stories describe different needs and wants of a persona who expects to get an improved experience from products and services comparing to the current situation. User stories motivate developers to solving user problems, not just performing technical tasks.
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.
MPUG
JUNE 26, 2020
Project Widgets has created powerful, easy to use “widgets” that extend the capabilities of Microsoft Project and make the overall project and portfolio management process more intuitive and streamlined. Most importantly, these solutions have been designed to build integrity and governance into your project plans, thereby providing a solid foundation for significant decision-making that these uncertain times demand.
Teamweek
JUNE 25, 2020
Creative work involves a lot of collaboration and needs a lot of flexibility. And, while Asana is a great tool for micro-managing work, more creative teams are looking for Asana alternatives that allow better freedom at work. In this article, you’ll learn about 30 alternatives to Asana that are easy to use and help creative teams collaborate better.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 25, 2020
When was the last time you hit a significant milestone at work and did something to celebrate? Or simply celebrated the fact that you’d made it through another day on a difficult project? I don’t think we do that enough, so here are 15 ways that you can celebrate success at work with your team. 1. Meal out. This works well on teams with fewer than 20 people in my experience.
Scrum.org
JUNE 24, 2020
Dark, small, crowded room in a corporate office. All windows shut closed with worldproof blinds. The only source of light is a projector splitting the room in two uneven halves. 7 people around the table struggle to keep their eyes open, even though 6 of them have coffee mugs full of the ever-awake potion. One man with blind stare types something on the keyboard.
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Celoxis
JUNE 25, 2020
Finding a project portfolio management tool best suited for your team can be a bit of a daunting task, with multiple users like a Portfolio manager, resource manager and Team member everyone has a different need. On top of that, the features you need to get the work done might be hard to find in a single solution.
Leading Agile
JUNE 25, 2020
Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Google Play. Spotify. Soundcloud. RSS. Once you reach the point where you’re ready to pursue a job in Agile, the next hurdle you’ll often face is, “How?” Convincing someone to give you a job as a ScrumMaster or a Product Owner can be tough if you have no experience.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 22, 2020
Why is stakeholder management important to project success? Because we need people to get the project work done. However, stakeholder management is a very narrow way of looking at how we work with people on projects to achieve a common goal. A better question would be, “Why is stakeholder engagement important?” Let’s park that for the moment.
Scrum.org
JUNE 22, 2020
With the new normal , I have been delivering all of my Professional Scrum classes and consulting online. I have tried many tools from Zoom and Webex to Miro and Word. The combination that I have found gives the most security, flexibility, and features are Microsoft Teams with Mural. Both Virtual and In-Person Classrooms. I have delivered six training events in Team with Mural and 3 in Zoom with Mural.
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Planio
JUNE 25, 2020
In a study conducted by Stanford University Professor Behnam Tabrizi, it was found that almost 75 percent of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional. Dysfunctional was categorised as unable to meet 3 of the 5 criteria they tested: keeping on schedule. keeping to a budget. adhering to specifications. aligning with the businesses’ corporate goals , and. meeting customer expectations.
Proofhub
JUNE 25, 2020
Did you know that 59% of employees in the US blame communication as their team’s biggest obstacle to success? 29% also hold accountability as one of the main culprits. Makes sense though. Often lack of communication is what takes a project off track and before you know it, everyone starts pointing fingers and shooting laser-focused glares. Fortunately, a project status report can help combat both these challenges.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 20, 2020
. Delegating tasks is something every project manager needs to get good at. If you want to do more work, you need more people doing the work. It’s not rocket science to realize that the project manager can’t do all the tasks. There just aren’t enough hours in the day (and you probably don’t have the skills to do everything anyway). Knowing how to delegate tasks isn’t something I was ever taught.
Scrum.org
JUNE 23, 2020
Like most tools, if you want to run successful training in Microsoft Teams you need to do some homework and some configuration before your class. You can just jump in and wing it, but that will not provide a good experience for your students. Currently, I have run more than 6 Live Virtual Training in Microsoft Teams and in a few hours, my 7th will start.
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.
MindGenius
JUNE 23, 2020
Are you a longtime Waterfall business analyst or project team member an environment moving to an Agile methodology for managing projects and performing software development activities on those projects? Then this article may be a decent intro for you. Think of it as sort of a Waterfall ==> Agile 101 involving and discussing just a few of the key high-level differences between these two differing project delivery and software development methodologies.
Proofhub
JUNE 23, 2020
Top 10 Proven Resource Allocation Tips For Project Managers Poor resource allocation is one of the main reasons behind failed projects. Follow these ten proven tips to avoid over or underutilization of your employees to ensure your projects are delivered successfully on time, every time. In today’s extremely competitive (and uncertain) global market setting, project managers are required to optimally utilize the resources available in hand.
Teamweek
JUNE 24, 2020
Working from home may once have been perceived as a welcome reprieve from long commutes and office politics. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues, some people are finding that the work-from-home reality is a far cry from the fantasy. But the question is no longer whether to work or not—it’s how to successfully work from home. For better or worse, many professionals are used to the rhythm of eight-hour workdays, bookended by commutes.
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