EasyProjects
AUGUST 11, 2020
Project intake can have its challenges. Project managers often receive project requests in various ways, like instant messages, email, phone, or even through conversation from the elevator to the office. It’s not uncommon that by the time a PM sits back at their desk to plan out the project, some details are either forgotten or information gets lost, which can negatively affect project outcomes.
Kiron Bondale
AUGUST 9, 2020
It would be an understatement to say that project managers have had to deal with a lot of change this year. Projects have had their budgets vastly reduced or been cancelled outright, and remote work has become the norm rather than the exception. We are still far from the end of the pandemic, but in those areas where they have successfully flattened their first waves, some companies are starting to encourage their staff to return to the office.
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Project Risk Coach
AUGUST 10, 2020
Ninety percent of a project manager’s job is communication. And one of the most important things to communicate is your risks. How do you communicate risks? Communicating Project Risks 1. Understand Your Stakeholder Needs and Preferences It all starts with your stakeholder. We can’t manage expectations if we haven't identified the individuals, groups, and organizations who may impact your project or be impacted by your project.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 12, 2020
Projects are not done by a single person. There are many stakeholders who each have a vested interest. Project managers are the ones tasked with planning, monitoring and managing the teams, but PM’s can’t manage it all alone. Depending on the size of the organization or project, there can be dozens of employees working to make sure everything is running smoothly.
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?
Scrum.org
AUGUST 10, 2020
TL; DR: 18 Signs of a Systemic Toxic Team Culture. What looked like a good idea back in the 1990ies—outsourcing software development as a non-essential business area—has meanwhile massively backfired for a lot of legacy organizations. While they try to become more appealing to product and software developers, they still have difficulties understanding what it takes to build an attractive product/engineering culture.
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Leading Answers
AUGUST 11, 2020
Following the great success of the pilot program, I will be launching another Supported Self-Study Group in September. For more details and schedule of Zoom calls email me at SeptemberACP@gmail.com. Part book-club, part study-group, these sessions feature weekly live Zoom calls with me, Mike Griffiths and exclusive study materials. This small group, seven-week program, is a cost-effective alternative to full-blown training courses for people able to work through my book independently.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 10, 2020
Overview Projects: Powerful Project Reporting at-a-Glance. Simple yet powerful project and portfolio management is at the core of what we do, and with this new release, gaining insight into your project performance has never been more customizable. We have massively redesigned the Overview Projects page into a powerful portfolio and reporting tool for you and your team.
Proofhub
AUGUST 12, 2020
Whilst ‘Agile’ is a descriptor originally born out of software development teams, it’s becoming more common in other areas?—?like marketing and project management. But just what does it involve? Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering something (whether that’s a piece of software, a product, or a project) throughout its life cycle.
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.
MPUG
AUGUST 9, 2020
My first article on the topic of “Timesavers” was published about two months ago. I covered many of Project’s data manipulation tools and best practices for setting up easy access to different commands. Following these recommendations allows you to perform required steps faster and hopefully with less mistakes. My suggestions will also give you the advantage of having better control over your work schedule.
Trello
AUGUST 13, 2020
Agile is all about optimizing performance. Whether it’s checking in on progress during a daily stand up meeting, powering through a sprint, or taking time to reflect and readjust at a retrospective, the entire agile framework is designed to drive continuous improvement.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 9, 2020
I have yet to meet an Agile practitioner who would say that the original Scrum idea and perfection vision it provides isn’t good. Would anyone refuse to have high-performing Scrum Teams being able to deliver value to the market? What I usually hear is “Scrum is great, but it doesn’t work in my organization, because.” and then follows a list of excuses why change is impossible or hard.
Teamweek
AUGUST 12, 2020
Don’t we all wish, from time to time, that there were more hours in the day? Even the best of us struggle with heavy workloads, endless emails, and meetings. But help is at hand. We have time management apps to aid productivity and focus. The features on these time management apps range from workflow automation and meeting schedulers to time tracking and project management.
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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?
Leading Agile
AUGUST 13, 2020
Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Google Play. Spotify. Soundcloud. RSS. This week in SoundNotes, LeadingAgile Managing Consultant Yaton Bowens joins Dave to talk about the role that trust plays in Agile Transformation. Building on Mike Cottmeyers’ Trust vs. Trustworthiness webinar, Yaton and Dave dig into some of the trust gaps that management and the Development Teams have to cross for an Agile Transformation to take root in an org
Online PM Courses
AUGUST 9, 2020
Projects create change for people. And the success of projects often depends on how well you manage that change. Here's a primer in Change Management. The post What You Need to Know about How People Respond to Change appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 11, 2020
If Scrum was a body, then the Scrum values would be the blood flowing through the body. I hope that the comparison helps understanding that without these values being understood, respected, and enacted, your implementation of Scrum is dead. . Scrum practitioners refer to these values a lot but generally from the Development Team perspective. They are obviously not limited to Development Teams only.
MPUG
AUGUST 10, 2020
Here at MPUG, we are excited to announce that we’ll be launching a newly designed website this month! The new site will improve usability and make learning about project management easier than ever for you across all platforms. Of course, our address will still and always be mpug.com. Please note – MPUG.com will have limited functionality during the launch of the new website on August 19th and 20th.
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.
TimeCamp
AUGUST 12, 2020
SaaS services conquer the market and become more and more popular these days. It is no different when it comes to the accounting software; many businesses decide to implement online solutions and keep their data safely stored in the cloud. Admittedly, there are a significant number of companies that prefer traditional offline solutions. But going.read more.
Teamweek
AUGUST 10, 2020
Illustration: Sophi Miyoko Gullbrants. What if there were a way that you could boost productivity amongst your employees while they spent less time in the office? A 4-day work week may sound too good to be true. But many businesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, are trialling new and innovative ways of working–and you could be one of them!
Scrum.org
AUGUST 14, 2020
Angesichts des Hypes um Agilität, Business Agility und „New Work“ höre ich aus Unternehmen häufig: „Wir brauchen eine neue Kultur!“ Dieser Ausruf wird dann von Consultants gekontert mit dem Allgemeinplatz: „Kultur kann man nicht machen. Kultur entsteht!“. Wie aber entsteht diese Kultur? Und weshalb ergibt eine Kulturveränderung auch ökonomisch Sinn für ein Unternehmen?
Wrike
AUGUST 11, 2020
Knowing how to present a project plan to a client is an essential skill for project managers in any industry. When it’s done right, it can land your agency new long term clients. When done wrong it can pour cold water on your client retention or acquisition goals. . Acquiring new clients is a massive headache for over half of all agencies , so it’s vital that your initial project presentations go off without a hitch.
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.
Techno-PM
AUGUST 11, 2020
What is an executive summary? Time is a precious commodity, especially when it comes to preparing business proposals and meeting multiple deadlines. Fortunately, there are ways to control most project details, minimize setbacks, and make sure everyone is on the same page. Although it is vital to comply with all specifications in an RFP , it does make sense to streamline the process wherever possible.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
AUGUST 10, 2020
Have you ever wondered why project stakeholders don’t quite respond the way you were expecting? It’s probably internal politics at play. Recently I interviewed the authors of A Practical Guide to Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders. They shared their insights into why engaging stakeholders on projects doesn’t always work out the way you expect.
Proofhub
AUGUST 10, 2020
Humor At Work?—?Why It Needs To Be A Part of The Work Culture Managers and owners need to realize that humor in the office no more hampers productivity, but rather improves it and helps to promote mutual trust in the workplace “ Sometimes I feel I am working in a sophisticated jail. All facilities and amenities are there, but people work like robots sans any expressions of joy and happiness on their faces.
EasyProjects
AUGUST 12, 2020
An outstanding project proposal is incredibly powerful. A top-notch proposal can grab the attention of key decision-makers and win them over in a matter of minutes. But how do you craft the perfect project proposal? And what makes a project proposal outstanding? Knowing where to start and what elements to include is critical to your success. Below are the answers to these questions along with the secret to mastering the art of proposal writing.
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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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