Project Risk Coach
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Successful project managers have a common trait – they identify and manage risks. Let’s look at seven tools and techniques to identify risks. Often project managers start with a splash. They get the team together, identify lots of risks, and enter them into an Excel spreadsheet. However, the risks are never discussed again. What happens when project managers and their team fail to identify risks in an iterative fashion?
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 28, 2017
8 Administrative Professional Conferences You Can’t Miss in 2018. Have you ever noticed the amazing ideas and inspiration that come from connecting with other like-minded people who have the same profession as you? We want administrative professionals to feel that invigorating spark again and again! That’s why we pulled together a list of can’t-miss administrative professional conferences for 2018.
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Kiron Bondale
DECEMBER 23, 2017
Risk identification is our first step towards converting unknown-unknowns to known-unknowns. It is neither possible nor advisable to identify all risks which could impact your project’s objectives – like any other project planning process, too much is as bad as too little. But how do we know that we’ve done enough risk identification?
Herding Cats
DECEMBER 29, 2017
A popular quote in the agile community is Wilo's Law. It's one that states hey it's not my fault no one understands me, Wilo's Law says. How all human communication fails, except by accident. Wilo claims human communication fails because of these items. Here are some corrective or preventative actions for these potential causes. Like nearly every observed problem, there is some underlying cause and Root Cause Analysis is the first step in assessing this undesirable condition to determine if
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?
ActiveCollab
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Once you start working on a project, you soon fall into trap of getting pulled in multiple directions. Building the basis of effective stakeholder communication is the first step you need to take to help everyone collaborate with ease. Before you delve into your project, it’s essential to clearly define who your stakeholders are. Stakeholders are all the parties involved in the project who either gain or lose depending on how successful the project is.
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TimeCamp
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Personnel costs (often limited to wages) can be defined as human labor input necessary to manufacture a product or deliver a service in a given enterprise. Planned personnel costs are created by multiplying the amount of working time by rates of pay. In addition to labor expenditures directly related to the production of particular goods or delivering services, personnel costs also include labor expenditures on so-called “indirect personnel costs.” They consist of funds for rewards f
Herding Cats
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Estimation is pretentious rationalism, where rationalism does not serve us well (extremistan)(sic) Take only risks you can survive. Pretentious rationalism is defined as a type of ultimate explanation—announced at one time as final truth—which is termed a system. This is a term used by Taleb in the context of macroeconomic models. The use of estimating in software development project mandates those estimates be updated with actual performance data to have any credibility in the construction of
The Lazy Project Manager
DECEMBER 29, 2017
So here’s the thing – I have, as it turns out, two slightly unexpected weeks free (before I start a new and exciting job) and I thought ‘why not write a book?’ – and why not indeed. But that isn’t too long so I then decided a) I would write a book where I had a lot of the material already and b) I would go and get some help from all the ‘Lazy PM’ fans out there in the world (see, ‘productive laziness’ in action).
Wrike
DECEMBER 27, 2017
“I’ve created a monster!” It’s a common horror-movie trope. A well-intentioned scientist sets out to create something beneficial to humanity, but ends up getting drunk on creative power. They then gasp in horror as their creation devolves into an ugly, unstoppable menace. We saw it in Frankenstein, we saw it in The Fly, we saw it in Jurassic Park, but now we’re seeing it in an unlikely place: Silicon Valley.
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.
Brightwork
DECEMBER 28, 2017
December 29th is ‘No Interruptions Day’, the last working day of 2017! Whether you are planning for 2018, reflecting on this year’s projects, or tackling a task list, make the most of this day with our time management articles and videos. These tips will also help you jump in 2018 with more energy and focus. Personal Energy Management Rest More and Do Less to Improve Your Productivity First things first – if you are considering putting in extra hours to end 2017, think twice.
Herding Cats
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Uncertainty is the state where a decision-maker cannot accurately or precisely) predict the outcome of an event. Uncertainty is categorized into aleatory (random) and epistemic (probabilistic) processes. The first type is due to variability, which is an intrinsic property of natural phenomena or processes. The variability cannot be reduced unless the phenomena or process is changed.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 27, 2017
For years and years, PMs have been "little data" people. We plot data points, compute averages, look at 1-sigma, 2-sigma (and sometimes, 6-sigma) limits, ponder the Central Limit Theorem, and wonder about the law of large numbers Fair enough What then is "big data" if not simply more numbers, more data points? Andrew Gelman -- eminent authority in the statistical analysis field -- has this.
TimeCamp
DECEMBER 25, 2017
As David James mentioned in his tweet here, the summery of 2017 for SCCM is 3 production releases (SCCM CB 1702, 1706, and 1710).12 Tech Preview releases of SCCM CB. 100s of new features, 14k code check-ins + bug fixes and now managing >100 million endpoints. In this post, we will see more about 2017 SCCM […]. The post 2017 SCCM ConfigMgr Intune Community Around Me appeared first on Anoops.
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Brightwork
DECEMBER 26, 2017
The BrightWork webinar team were busy this year, running over 40 webinars covering a wide range of project management and SharePoint topics! Below are our top three webinars of 2017. Pull up a chair, settle in, and get ready for project management success in 2018. Improve Project Performance with Metrics and KPIs in SharePoint Easy access to data is key to project performance, helping to improve visibility, collaboration, and decision-making.
Herding Cats
DECEMBER 24, 2017
Forecasting ? Estimating. In the book on #NoEstimates, it is stated the difference between estimating and forecasting using a Merriam Webster dictionary. This book states estimating is "giving a general idea about the value, size, or cost of something". Forecasting, on the other hand, means "calculating or predicting some future event usually as a result of analysis of available pertinent data".
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 23, 2017
You know, I wrote a book on quantitative methods in project management. But somehow I missed covering these equations! Read in the library at Square Peg Consulting about these books I've written Buy them at any online book retailer!
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 25, 2017
It’s Christmas here. And, even Project Managers don’t work over Christmas in countries where it’s celebrated. Well, not most of us. But I didn’t want you to think I had forgotten you! So, if you celebrate Christmas, I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday-time. And, if you don’t celebrate Christmas, I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful week.
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.
Celoxis
DECEMBER 27, 2017
“Sell good merchandise at reasonable profit; treat your customers like human being and they will always come back for more”- L.L. Bean The essence of good customer service and relation to the survival of any given business couldn’t have been better portrayed than as it was with the above statement by Bean.
Prince2
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Roll up roll up! We have recently added a great selection of classic games with a project management twist. Race around to collect jewels in Inca Treasure, or see who can make it to the end of the Snakes and Ladders board. These are free to play games where you can test your understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology, and play against your colleagues to see who reigns supreme in your PMO.
PM by PM
DECEMBER 28, 2017
What Is The Value Of PMP Certification? You might be contemplating about the benefits and advantages of PMP certification. You are thinking if it is worth the time and effort? Does it provide any value? Or are there enough good reasons to pursue this PMI credential? It is a well-known fact that PMP is not […]. The post 11 Awesome Benefits of PMP Certification That Give You Unfair Advantage appeared first on PM-by-PM.
TimeCamp
DECEMBER 27, 2017
The ELD mandate went into effect last week, and based on comments from across the trucking industry , the new regulations have been disruptive for a lot of carriers. A lot of truckers also took time off before Christmas, which led to even tighter capacity on the spot market last week. Plus, there were way more loads than usual, including last-minute holiday gifts and food.
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.
GanttPRO Project Management
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work. Stephen King Working on a project is a difficult challenge. Working on a […].
Herding Cats
DECEMBER 24, 2017
I'll see it when I believe it - Slip of the tongue by psychologist Than Pittman.
Stepping Into Project Management
DECEMBER 24, 2017
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas ?? Thank you for reading my blog and continuing to inspire me.
TimeCamp
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Another week comes with the most popular from our roundups. Make yourself comfortable and read these 10 Most Inspiring Productivity Articles from past seven days, chosen by our team! Our blog is a place where we provide all the productivity and time management knowledge. We try to do that by writing and posting worth reading articles full of useful tips and life hacks.
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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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