Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 15, 2024
As a program manager, PMO or project team leader, you probably think about how to plan upcoming work. And that includes the requirements for developing the project management capability in the organisation to deliver the upcoming projects. It’s easy to think that certification is the answer to developing capability in your project managers, but it’s better to take a step back from that.
NimbleWork
APRIL 15, 2024
Project management is a critical discipline that ensures projects are completed efficiently, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. At the heart of successful project management is the project manager, who must possess a unique blend of leadership, communication, and organizational skills. In this article, we will explore some important tips for project managers to help them lead their teams to success.
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Online PM Courses
APRIL 17, 2024
How much risk will your project take on? There are 3 similar measures. What's the difference: Risk Tolerance, Risk Appetite, & Risk Capacity? The post What’s the Difference: Risk Appetite – Risk Tolerance – Risk Capacity? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Musings on Project Management
APRIL 16, 2024
If you snow ski, you understand the risk of a Black Diamond run: it's a moniker or label for a path that is risk all the way, and you take it (for the challenge? the thrill? the war story bragging rights?) even though there may be a lesser risk on another way down.
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Leading Agile
APRIL 17, 2024
Understanding where you are as an organization and where you want to go is essential to transformation. Understanding that creating the conditions for teams, backlogs, and working tested product to exist is the real work of the transformation is critical. The next most important aspect of transformation is being able to demonstrate progress through tangible metrics that will resonate with executives.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NimbleWork
APRIL 15, 2024
In the field of software development, project management is crucial for ensuring projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget. It was once believed that software project managers needed extensive technical knowledge to manage complex projects effectively. However, as the industry has evolved and team structures and methodologies have changed, the importance of technical skills for project managers is being redefined.
Scrum.org
APRIL 18, 2024
Learn the core differences between Scrum and traditional project management in this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round. Highlighting Scrum’s adaptability, team empowerment, and innovation focus, we contrast these features with the rigid frameworks of traditional project management. We provide a clear understanding of how and why Scrum offers a more effective value delivery solution.
Project Pulse Journal
APRIL 16, 2024
By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Embarking on project estimations can often feel complex - where the path forward is unclear, and the potential for missteps is high. This is where the concept of T-shirt sizing shines as a simple estimation technique. Imagine estimating the scope and effort of your project tasks with the ease of choosing a T-shirt size—XS, S, M, L, XL.
Inloox
APRIL 16, 2024
Content What is a SWOT analysis? SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. What is a SWOT analysis? The SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool and provides a framework for evaluating internal and external factors influencing the success of a company or project.
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
APRIL 18, 2024
When managing teams, it’s essential to create timelines to track their progress as they execute their tasks. Project management software is the most efficient way to create timelines to plan, assign and track their tasks. Other tools can be used to create timelines, though, such as Excel spreadsheets or Google Sheets. This Google Sheets timeline template can create a timeline in just four simple steps that won’t require any formulas or any advanced settings.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 14, 2024
As project managers, most of us know how important it is to make sure that what we deliver is actually useful and used by the people we deliver it for. That’s where change management comes in. Have you ever wished someone could give you the secret to dealing with resistance to change? Me too! I’m sorry to say there isn’t a secret exactly. It’s more a collection of best practices, real-world advice and tried-and-tested strategies for speedy and stress-free change management.
Scrum.org
APRIL 16, 2024
The path to success change is often strewn with obstacles, primarily due to resistance from within the organisation itself. Understanding these barriers is crucial for any VP of Delivery aiming to lead an agile transformation successfully. Let's explore the ten common sources of resistance and discuss the importance of addressing these challenges to ensure successful leadership and project implementation. 1.
The IIL Blog
APRIL 17, 2024
By Lucy Grimwade Historically, IT leaders were valued primarily for their technical knowledge and ability to solve complex technical issues or problems. As businesses and professions evolve, so has role capability. Where perhaps some technical knowledge used to be viewed as somewhat essential and is often seen as a benefit – the role of an IT leader now has such a broader set of responsibilities it truly goes beyond SME technical abilities.
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.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 19, 2024
Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. So, which is the best project management method if we compare kanban vs. scrum?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 17, 2024
For many projects, basic scheduling techniques are fine. You can’t go too far wrong with a task list and start and finish dates. Throw in some start-to-finish dependencies , make a Gantt chart , and that’s a pretty good plan. There’s no point in making your schedule more complicated than it needs to be, especially if your project is straightforward with secured resources and a degree of flexibility.
Scrum.org
APRIL 15, 2024
Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master requires a shift in mindset, especially in how you engage with stakeholders. Stakeholder "Performance", while traditionally viewed through a project management lens, offers valuable insights for this journey. In Scrum, the focus shifts from managing stakeholders in a project to fostering collaboration and alignment in a product or initiative environment.
MPUG
APRIL 17, 2024
Project managers are responsible for building and updating quality project schedules. When building these schedules, it’s important to ensure these schedules are free of potential scheduling errors that even experienced project managers make, such as the following: Tasks that have not been baselined Summary tasks with dependencies Summary tasks with resource assignments Tasks which need to be updated Tasks without resource assignments Milestone tasks with a duration greater than zero Tasks that
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ProjectManager.com
APRIL 17, 2024
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 18, 2024
I have mentored project managers for years, and recently, more of my mentees have been going through project management apprenticeships. I really rate the training on offer and the support (although to be fair, the different awarding organizations who offer the training can vary widely in their support). Maybe an apprenticeship in project management would be the right career move for you?
Scrum.org
APRIL 15, 2024
The core of our discussion revolves around the philosophy of working as a team, specifically within the realm of Kanban. As we delve into the subject, it's pertinent to note the emphasis placed on defining and visualising our workflow. This concept is not just about laying out tasks on a board; it's a comprehensive approach to understanding and agreeing on how we operate as a cohesive unit.
Wrike
APRIL 15, 2024
We understand that change can be difficult. That’s why we have this blog series, Championing Change , to highlight how our customers have implemented Wrike, increased its usage, and convinced skeptics within their teams and across their organizations. In the latest Championing Change blog post, we’re chatting with Nitisha Prasad, Traffic Admin at Fulton Hogan , an infrastructure organization that employs over 9,000 people and provides construction products, services, and expertise that seek to
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Productivity Land
APRIL 18, 2024
URL shorteners have become a tool on the internet, simplifying web addresses into shorter, more easily shareable links. Whether you’re in marketing, blogging, or active on media, knowing how to use URL shorteners is key to boosting your presence. This guide will delve into the advantages of URL shorteners, address any drawbacks, and offer guidance on selecting the right one for your requirements.
The IIL Blog
APRIL 17, 2024
By Alicia M. Morgan As I gear up for IIL’s #AgileCon2024 presentation , the theme “Scaling for the Future” ignites a sense of enthusiasm. My leadership journey across various sectors, including for-profit entities, non-profits, startup consulting, and workforce readiness initiatives, highlights the importance of innovation. The project and program leadership teams I have been part of, which demonstrate best-in-class performance, are those who are not afraid to take calculated risks t
Scrum.org
APRIL 17, 2024
In today's fast-paced business environment, Smart managers are increasingly turning to Evidence-Based Management (EBM) to steer their organizations toward success. EBM, with its roots in the rigorous, data-driven approach of evidence-based practices in medicine and science, offers a robust framework for making informed decisions that significantly enhance organizational outcomes.
Wrike
APRIL 17, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that Wrike Discover has been officially approved as an authorized training partner (ATP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® , the world’s largest project management member association. PMI has rigorously evaluated our suite of Wrike Discover courses and confirmed that they meet PMI’s high-quality standards for instructional design and course content.
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.
Teamweek
APRIL 19, 2024
Project managers often struggle to calculate project ROI and communicate a project’s financial value to stakeholders as they might not have the right tools or processes to do so. This guide has everything you need to start calculating the ROI of your projects, avoid scope creep, and improve project efficiency. You’ll learn proven steps, formulas, and examples to calculate and improve project ROI.
MPUG
APRIL 18, 2024
Accurately defining the scope of a project and getting stakeholder signoff early on is one of the keys to project success. It is incumbent upon you to get your scope right during the definition stage. For a deeper dive into defining scope and getting stakeholders on-board, refer to the previous article – Scope Creep: How to Prevent a Major Source of Project Failure.
Scrum.org
APRIL 14, 2024
Abbonati al blog per ricevere gli articoli con qualche settimana in anticipo! Leading with values è il seguito dell'articolo che ho scritto il mese scorso, il management in Scrum. Ti racconto una storia che uso spesso in formazione, un fatto che mi è capitato qualche mese fa da un cliente. Il contesto Stavo aiutando uno Scrum Team a praticare Scrum, nel contesto della creazione di un prodotto che includeva hardware e software.
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