Project Bliss

JANUARY 8, 2018

Photo by Green Chameleon on Unsplash. The Project Status report is a great way to provide lots of information about your project performance in a concise format. It includes updates on project progress, health, issues, and items that need attention. And using a project status report template will make it even easier. So I’m giving you one. A. After all, your boss expects you to know what’s going on with your project.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 8, 2018

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com. We all have biases; many are helpful. In projects, we have biases towards successful projects and motivated teams. If a project sponsor says that schedule is the top priority, the project team has a bias towards meeting the schedule. However, some biases are harmful. Stakeholders may attempt to sway project decisions in unfair ways.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 9, 2018

Lately, it feels like things have been advancing so rapidly that it’s possible some new-fangled technology could disrupt our line of work before you finish this article. Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the idea. Over the last decade, technology has been advancing so rapidly that many of us are breathlessly trying to keep pace so we don’t get left behind.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2018

The SoW (statement of work or scope of work) is one of the best, and worst weapons in a project manager’s arsenal of tools. It’s the best because a statement of work (SoW) is so often the one piece of documentation that saves you from a world of trouble. And a statement of work is the worst, because it’s a lot of work to produce – and even just a tiny mistake, can have massive repercussions.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 8, 2018

This article, 5 Easy Ways to Keep Tasks Out of Your Inbox , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Thanks to Sendtask for sponsoring this article on email management tips! Are you guilty of using your email inbox as a To Do list? You get sent a message that needs actioning, but right now you’ve got to dash to a meeting or deal with a query.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 11, 2018

When we talk about “organizational change,” the words “resistance” and “tension” often spring to mind. Consider the difficulty, for instance, when two organizations merge, or the fear that employees feel when a part of their job is automated and some of their skills become redundant. The problem isn’t with the change itself, in spite of the difficulties that it may bring.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2018

The SoW (statement of work or scope of work) is one of the best, and worst weapons in a project manager’s arsenal of tools. It’s the best because a statement of work (SoW) is so often the one piece of documentation that saves you from a world of trouble. And a statement of work is the worst, because it’s a lot of work to produce – and even just a tiny mistake, can have massive repercussions.

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Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 7, 2018

The new year is a time for making resolutions and most people’s lists are likely to include some behavior-related ones (e.g. I resolve to eat only one dessert with dinner!) as well as some goal-oriented ones (e.g. This is the year that I’ll get washboard abs without the benefit of Photoshop!). While behavior-related resolutions usually come down to our self-discipline and soliciting and receiving candid feedback from those closest to us until those behaviors become ingrained, goal-or

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Online PM Courses

JANUARY 8, 2018

The Stage Gate Process gets too little love from Project Managers. Yet it has the potential to transform your project management, deliver more successful projects, and make you a better project manager. A Stage Gate is also known by many other names: Phase Gate (PMBOK 6th Edition). Gateway (PRINCE2). Boundary Gate (most pleasing expression of the metaphor).

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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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Digite

JANUARY 7, 2018

Are you new to Kanban? Or did you just build your first Kanban Board? Or already a Kanban expert? Irrespective of where you are in your Kanban journey, here is a comprehensive list of the top Kanban books that will help you with knowledge, insights and experience related to Kanban and ensures an empowered journey towards achieving your business goals.

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Taskque

JANUARY 10, 2018

Visualize a scenario where you have to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Factor in time constraints, financial limitations and scope creep issues, and you have a complex challenge on your hands.This is only half of what project managers have to deal with on a regular basis. Task management software has made their jobs less demanding but it is still not a walk in the park that many might perceive.

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Leading Answers

JANUARY 11, 2018

We work hard in our organizations on projects to build new products and services, or affect some kind of change. We are also constantly on the lookout for ways to make the work go faster, by removing impediments and improving efficiencies. Techniques like Value Stream Mapping analyze the value-adding activities and the non-value adding activities to identify queues and waste in our processes that can then be eliminated.

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Ganttic

JANUARY 7, 2018

When taking over an existing project, it’s important to get yourself up to speed with everything that’s going on. The first week after being assigned to the project is often the most stressful one. You know you are going to have to seem confident and yet you are even sure what you are being confident about. You don’t know anything about the project.

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GanttPRO Project Management

JANUARY 8, 2018

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ActiveCollab

JANUARY 7, 2018

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Workzone

JANUARY 12, 2018

We’re talking about growth here right? Growth can take on many forms – revenue growth, business growth, or team growth. What does “growth” mean in the context of project management software? More projects to complete. More users to add and train. More reports to create and share. More conversations surrounding projects. More clients to interface with.

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Meisterplan

JANUARY 12, 2018

Dear project manager, You are doing a great job. You work hard on your project. You look after your team and work together to complete the project with the best possible results and on time. What you don’t need is more work, more reporting and more processes. And that is just what it seems project portfolio management would create for you. But project portfolio management isn’t just a process that creates more work, and it brings benefits to more than just senior management.

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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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The Squad Report

JANUARY 7, 2018

At the start of the new year Project Management leaders should take some time to be sure the organization is focused on delivering successful projects in 2018. But how do you do that? What are some of the key steps which need to be taken to give you the best chance for success? Here are my top 3 areas you should be focused on: Are you working the RIGHT projects?

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Leading Answers

JANUARY 11, 2018

We work hard in our organizations on projects to build new products and services, or affect some kind of change. We are also constantly on the lookout for ways to make the work go faster, by removing impediments and improving.

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Herding Cats

JANUARY 11, 2018

There are lots of quotes flying around the agile community. Some are logical, some are obvious, some are takeoffs from other quotes, a few are downright nonsense. I won't embarrass the author by using his or her name. Here are some of those, I'll add to this post from the top when new quotes pop up almost daily. The Original Quote. The Assessment. “Working software over comprehensive documentation.

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Velociteach

JANUARY 12, 2018

A big thank you to one of our very own Velociteach Instructors, Alan Zucker, for creating the content for this blog. You can subscribe to his blog and see the sources of this content by following this link: [link] Project management has a consistent and unimpressive performance record. The Standish Group’s on-going survey of project performance […] The post Culture and Successful Projects appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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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.

Sustainability

Lynne Cazaly

JANUARY 12, 2018

The end of a project, calendar year or quarter and there can be lots to wrap up, finish up and look back at. For some of us, things just keep on keeping on. The calendar or end of project may be irrelevant; perhaps there's not even a whiff of time to slow down to review anything. When you do have a moment to pause, reflect, gather some thoughts or input or review in readiness for what's ahead, here's a little something for you.

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Brightwork

JANUARY 10, 2018

Like every other company out there, your company works on projects. Anytime you want to do something new, strategic, or challenging – that’s a project. Projects help bring order to chaos, and balance demands for resources. When delivered successfully, projects lower operating costs, improve efficiencies, and fulfill strategic objectives.

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Herding Cats

JANUARY 10, 2018

I was invited by TimeCamp to speak as one of their Top Project Management Influencers. I'm not sure if I am a top influencer, but it was a pleasure to speak with Kate about the paradigm we use to manage projects in our domain. Over the years that domain includes, space, defense, enterprise IT, oil & gas, electric utilities, biopharma, insurance, embedded control systems, and others.

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TimeCamp

JANUARY 9, 2018

Top Marketing Practices for Business’ Success A good company has to know how to push itself forward and become visible against the background of competitors. That’s where marketing practices are crucial. They are a definite way to success and without them, it is just a matter of time when you will be left behind. Let’s take a look at the top 10 marketing practices that can build up company’s success, not forgetting about those offline methods which are still to the poin

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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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