The IIL Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
By Alan Zucker August 2, 2023 Software projects have two measures of success. First, building and implementing working software. Second, having people use and adopt it. Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. But the project’s real success rests on user adoption. Once, I led a large project. The application was delivered on time, on-budget, and with the documented scope.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 29, 2023
Once the weather starts to change and temperatures start to heat up, project managers from all industries start to have something in common: it’s hard to stay motivated on your project when you’d rather be outside! I’d like to share some summer productivity tips to help you out. I am not an ‘outside’ person. But I still find it difficult to stay focused on project board minutes or tracking risks when it’s nice out.
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Project Accelerator News
JULY 31, 2023
Conflicts are an all-too-common occurrence in the workplace. These are the situations where the needs, interests, values or goals of the stakeholders in the project interfere with each other. A project manager needs to see these conflicts as opportunities for growth and ways in which they might be able to move a project forward to a successful conclusion.
PM Times
AUGUST 1, 2023
If you are experiencing unproductive disagreements, dissatisfied stakeholders, finger pointing, and misunderstood roles and responsibilities, look to your engagement management (EM) process. All projects are engagements among project managers, performers, clients, sponsors, functional managers, and “customer care” people in sales and support roles.
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PM for the Masses
AUGUST 1, 2023
In today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'. We'll explore the integration of project management principles in parenting and how it promotes harmony and efficiency within the family. Don't miss out! The post Project Management for Parents appeared first on PM for the Masses. In today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Velociteach
AUGUST 3, 2023
Software projects have two measures of success. First, building and implementing working software. Second, having people use and adopt it. Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. But the project’s real success rests on user adoption. Once, I led a large project. The application was delivered on-time, on-budget, and with the documented scope.
Simple.
AUGUST 2, 2023
In an increasingly digital world, where technology has revolutionized the way businesses operate, it might come as a surprise that a significant number of creative teams and marketers continue to rely on spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets to manage their projects, tasks, and resources. Spreadsheets have been a staple in offices for decades, offering a simple and familiar way to organize data.
Leading Agile
AUGUST 2, 2023
When people say they have a culture problem that’s preventing them from sustaining change in an Agile Transformation, what they’re really saying is that they have a cognitive dissonance problem. You have an inability to help people see how Agile is going to improve the organization. Blaming people and telling them they’re being resistant to change isn’t going to close the gap and make that cognitive dissonance go away.
Green Project Management
JULY 30, 2023
As project managers, it’s essential to understand the broader context of our projects—including the environment and its associated ecosystems. You may have heard of planetary boundaries, nine specific thresholds that must not be crossed for humanity to continue on a safe trajectory. Of those nine boundaries, biodiversity regeneration is one of the most critical.
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?
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 2, 2023
It’s hard to imagine working without computers. That technology touches every sector of the business world. Information technology (IT) is what keeps the modern world running, which is why IT management is so crucial to business. For too many, IT is a mystery and IT management isn’t even in their vocabulary. We’ll explain these two terms, explore the various aspects of IT management and why it’s so important to businesses.
Scrum.org
JULY 31, 2023
TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy As the editing process of the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide is nearing its end, it is time to take the next step. The brand new Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide offers 180-plus anti-patterns organized by roles, events, artifacts, and commitments. However, the Guide does not create a meta-level or abstract Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
By Deepak Bansal August 2, 2023 A survey conducted by the Global Leadership Forecast, one of the most expansive leadership projects in the world, found that strategic thinking is a highly sought-after skill in leaders. It ranked among the top three critical leadership competencies including inspiring commitment and leading change. What does strategic thinking even mean?
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 1, 2023
It's not unusual. You're asked to estimate your work, and really: you just don't know.It comes up a lot in the AGILE space, where many hold that "estimate" and "agile" don't belong in the same sentence, let alone the same project. We're supposed to accept "emergence" at whatever cost. That doesn't bode well in the enterprise context. Those guys in the C-suite want something more bounded.
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.
Proofhub
AUGUST 1, 2023
Are you eager to boost your business’s conversion rates, foster unwavering customer loyalty, and skyrocket your profitability? The secret to achieving these goals lies in optimizing your B2B customer journey map. By carefully examining every step of your customers’ experience and fine-tuning those crucial touchpoints, you have the power to create a flawlessly smooth journey that will leave a lasting impression.
Scrum.org
JULY 30, 2023
The post-COVID business landscape is pushing companies to strategically position themselves and seek new opportunities. Now, they must discover innovative ways to deliver enhanced value to customers while differentiating themselves from competitors. That means taking calculated risks that can lead to either success or failure. Meeting the Moment While companies may have been in similar situations in the past, what sets the present apart?
Planio
AUGUST 1, 2023
If you asked your team to explain your company’s overall strategy, how many of them would get it right? According to a study from the Project Management Institute (PMI), for most companies, the answer would be somewhere around one in three. Having a product strategy often isn’t the issue. Instead, many teams struggle with communicating that strategy to their team and embedding it in the tactics they use on a daily basis.
Productivity Land
AUGUST 3, 2023
In a world dominated by digital information, there remains a critical need for large-scale document output. Organizations often require high-volume printing for various purposes, such as mass document distribution, marketing materials, or administrative paperwork. In such scenarios, print PDF software emerges as an indispensable tool for boosting efficiency and streamlining the printing process.
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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?
Velociteach
JULY 31, 2023
The podcast by project managers for project managers. If we can identify the reasons why people say no, we can be more effective in getting them to follow our requests. Patrick Veroneau introduces an acronym called GREAT to understand the resistance we may be facing from our team. An offshoot of effective leadership is being able to inspire other people to say yes to our requests.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Master is a teacher, coach, impediment remover, change agent, mentor, and facilitator. They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner. It’s a lot to manage and a lot to balance. How do you uphold Scrum without becoming a Scrum dictator?
TechEmpower - Project Management
JULY 31, 2023
When talking to startup founders or other innovators, we always ask questions to better understand their business as a core. What does the business do? How does it meet customers’ needs? And most importantly, how does it make money? One way to approach that last question is to use this simple model: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) How will your business reach prospects?
Proofhub
AUGUST 1, 2023
Remote Working Remote workers need proper tools for their daily work to avoid data leaks or data theft. According to McKinsey, in 2022, 35% of jobholders could work remotely. Therefore, remote work is not going anywhere, but the new trend on the block is hybrid work. This means employees visit. They work remotely on specific days. Replicating the same workplace atmosphere can be challenging.
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Simple.
JULY 31, 2023
In today's highly competitive business landscape, maintaining a consistent brand identity is crucial for establishing a strong market presence and connecting with customers. However, with the increasing volume of digital assets and marketing materials, it becomes challenging to ensure brand consistency across various channels.
Scrum.org
JULY 31, 2023
In the realm of Agile software development, the Scrum framework has emerged as the most popular framework. According to the 16th annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai, 87% of Agile teams use Scrum. At the heart of Scrum is a unique and indispensable accountability: the Scrum Master. This enigmatic figure may not possess the traditional authority associated with managers, nor do they hold executive powers.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
By Judith W. Umlas August 2, 2023 I was chatting with Kelly Westin SHRM-CP after she attended the “Grateful Leadership for HR Professionals” session led by my “protégé” Chaplain (Colonel) Primitivo Davis at the SHRM 2023 Conference, when a “back attack” made me have to bow out. She thought he was awesome, and the session was very meaningful to her – so much so that we’re now discussing the next steps in her “Grateful Journey.” But in
Teamweek
AUGUST 1, 2023
In 2022, we created 97 zettabytes (a zettabyte is 1 billion terabytes) of global big data! Considering that businesses work with data volumes like zettabytes and their smaller counterpart, petabytes, in their everyday operations, plus have an average of 400 data sources to integrate, it’s no surprise that data analysts are in high demand today.
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.
My Intervals
AUGUST 2, 2023
We are excited to unveil the new card view for tasks. This new feature turns your task list into a Kanban, Scrum, or custom task board. The card view is an intuitive and interactive visualization tool ideal for working tasks through to completion. Creating task boards with the card view empowers you to collaborate faster and smarter, making this feature an indispensable centerpiece in meetings and huddles.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 1, 2023
In assisting several Product Owners in a number of larger organizations, we've noticed a recurring challenge that we've called 'Escaping the Product Owner's Trap'! Many Product Owners find themselves operating more as component owners than embracing the ownership of a Product. They commence their journey with clear intentions, understanding their role as value maximizers, focusing on delivering value, and diligently setting up their Product Backlog , goals, and stakeholder interactions.
MPUG
JULY 31, 2023
About three years ago, I read a book called “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek. In the book, the author discusses and describes how to start a new endeavor. He suggests that leaders should start with a ‘why’ They should explain the purpose of the endeavor before talking about ‘what’, ‘who’, and ‘how’.
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