Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Project Managers need to produce plenty of artifacts as we create and deliver our projects. So, let’s look at my top 40 project artifacts. The post Top 40 Project Artifacts Every PM Should Know About appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
GoSkills
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What is the future of project management? Our industry experts share the biggest project management trends for 2024.
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Velociteach
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Words matter. Even in project management. Words can carry meaning far beyond their formal definitions. Connotation and perception can have unintended consequences. Even basic project management terms can create misunderstandings that can disrupt or derail a project. In this article, I expose some linguistic pitfalls impacting the profession. Project The Project Management Institute’s formal definition of a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
The IIL Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Ruchi Gupta and Cyndi Snyder-Dionisio These days you can’t escape the topic of Artificial Intelligence…it has pervaded social media posts, the evening news, and everyday conversations – to a level rivaled only by the launch of the internet itself. And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI.
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Celoxis
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools are crucial for organizations in managing multiple projects. They aid in maintaining records, prioritizing projects, allocating resources, tracking progress, and facilitating team collaboration. The benefits include increased efficiency, informed decision-making, risk management, and strategic alignment. Representative examples include Celoxis, Microsoft Project, Wrike, Smartsheet, and Clarizen.
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Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 16, 2023
You hear a lot about theft of intellectual property, aka IP. Well, a lot of IP in the U.S. government domain is freely available: Since at least 2013, there's been a push from the President's Office of Science and Technology Policy to make as much as possible of government sponsored research available to the public for free.
Green Project Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Guest post by Tom Capillon, MEng, Guilhem Perez, MEng, Valérie M. Saintot, PhD In the 21st century, we face interconnected global challenges such as population growth, urbanization, resource depletion, and climate change, urgently calling for sustainable energy solutions. Innovation is key in navigating these complexities, yet opinions vary on the right approach.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Daniel Miessler has an interesting essay about threats, vulnerabilities, and risks that is worth a quick read.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 18, 2023
ProjectManager, an award-winning project management software company, is thrilled to announce its newest integration with Jira, a leading software development tool. Unite the agile world of Jira with ProjectManager’s planning and reporting tools. With ProjectManager’s new Jira integration, users can seamlessly import an existing Jira project or enable real-time, two-way syncing between the platforms.
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?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 21, 2023
We all want to be productive in the office, but what does that actually mean? We often hear about ways we can work smarter and more efficiently, but without concrete examples it’s hard to know where to start. To help you get on track with your productivity goals, we’ll look at some practical examples of how you could use your time efficiently, with case studies and real-life tips.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Starting as a developer, my experiences were largely shaped by traditional project management practices. At companies like Merrill Lynch and a generator manufacturing firm, I found these methods to be rigid and often disconnected from the actual work we were doing. This disconnect led me to question and, ultimately, seek alternatives. My transition to Agile and DevOps wasn't immediate.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Your project is in trouble.You've spent all the money and have little to show for it.There's a decision to be made: Shut it down, or take a gamble on resurrection?A gamble on resurrection is a financial theory about risk taking that posits taking on more risk or leverage in a hope that circumstances -- mostly beyond your control -- will turn favorably and bail you out.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Construction sites are busy with subcontractors and other crews working on various smaller projects that will lead to the final build. One of the tasks of the general contractor is to track those work hours to manage labor costs and keep everyone paid. This is done with a construction timesheet. But do you know what a construction timesheet is and why it’s important?
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.
Velociteach
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The podcast by project managers for project managers. Foundational power skills encompass soft skills, behavioral competencies, and personality traits essential for leaders, aspiring leaders, and team members alike. By embracing these power skills, individuals can elevate their capabilities, leading to enhanced organizational performance and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture within organizations.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Myths can hold us back from our highest potential by creating confusion and misdirection. In this article, we will debunk 10 common myths about Scrum. Now, I'm not saying that chaos dragons are real, but I am saying that Scrum is not chaos. Myth #10: Scrum/Agile is More Expensive than Waterfall Reality: Cost-Effectiveness Through Waste Reduction Contrary to popular belief, Scrum teams are not more expensive than teams using Waterfall; in fact, they often prove to be less costly.
Planio
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. In fact, an annual product survey found that over 30% of teams plan their roadmaps a year in advance, dispelling the myth that agile teams shouldn’t waste their time planning far into the future.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 20, 2023
When viewing construction, one commonly recognizes three sectors: residential, commercial and infrastructure. But each of these sectors can be further subdivided into categories. For example, commercial construction can be classified into three subcategories of retail, office, multifamily and industrial construction. In this post, we’ll define industrial construction and how it differs from the rest of commercial construction.
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Productivity Land
DECEMBER 20, 2023
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Scrum.org
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As a seasoned professional in the field of Scrum and Agile, I've often encountered the misconception that Scrum Mastership is confined to the world of software engineering. However, the principles and practices of Scrum are universal and can be applied across various industries. In this blog, I aim to demystify this notion and guide you through the process of becoming an effective Scrum Master, regardless of your professional background.
PM Times
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The role of an effective project manager has been studied and observed—scholarly researchers studying the managerial profiles of successful project managers (ref 3) observed common traits including extroversion, rational judging, and structured behaviors, for example. Another study from researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ref 1) found common traits of project managers to include openness to […] The post Three Attributes of Construction Sector PMs and Nine Important Concept
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Organizations define a high-level view of their direction with a strategic roadmap. This strategy roadmap is used to show where the organization is, where it wants to go and how it plans to get there. But the strategic goals and the timeline in which to achieve them can change, which means this communication tool must be constantly reviewed and revised.
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Proofhub
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In today’s dynamic work environment, effective collaboration is the cornerstone of success for any team. Achieving streamlined collaboration is easier when you have a great tool. Practically speaking, this would be a collaboration software , or platform, that updates in real-time so that team members know the “current” status of a task at any given moment.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive markets, the ability to adapt and innovate quickly is not just desirable – it's essential. In this video, Martin explores the nuanced role of Scrum in such environments. ? He sheds light on how Scrum can help businesses not only survive but thrive in these challenging conditions. ? The conversation starts with a fundamental question: In a highly competitive market, how does Scrum product development help acquire and retain customers?
Binfire
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of startups, being financially astute is not just an option but a necessity. The journey from an idea to a sustainable business is fraught with financial challenges and opportunities. This guide aims to provide startup entrepreneurs with essential insights and strategies to navigate the complex financial terrain, ensuring a robust foundation for their burgeoning enterprises.
Ganttic
DECEMBER 22, 2023
When you first encounter resource tracking, it might seem like the younger sibling to project management. The two seems quite similar and yet somehow different. In reality, resource tracking is more of a Robin to project manager’s Batman. And when done right, the process supports project progress. Saving the project manager a lot of time and energy.
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.
Leading Agile
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In this episode of SoundNotes, we’re having a little fun discussing how you can apply the roles, ceremonies, and artifacts of Scrum to get more out of this holiday season and improve your goal-setting for 2024. Want to Listen Instead? LeadingAgile · Bringing Agile Home for the Holidays Contacting Vic Bonacci If you’d like to contact Vic you can reach him at: LeadingAgile: [link] LinkedIn: [link] Email: Victor.Bonacci@leadingagile.com Contacting Dave Prior If you’d like to contact Dave, you can
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In the fast-paced world of professional development, traditional classroom settings often fall short in fostering lasting knowledge and skills. This is where immersive learning experiences come into play. Unlike conventional methods, immersive learning is not just about absorbing information; it's about living it. Immersive learning is not just a linear process of knowledge acquisition.
Binfire
DECEMBER 18, 2023
With increased e-commerce dominance, consumers’ expectations and new habits dictate upgrading the business modus operandi on all levels. And with all the worldwide situations happening constantly, we have to be prepared for all kinds of conditions. By that, I refer to the recent pandemic situation and the wars that are spreading over the globe.
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