The IIL Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Christian “Boo” Boucousis February 28, 2024 If you spend too much time scrolling the news these days, you’d be forgiven for concluding that leadership at a geopolitical level is immersed in a quagmire of self-interest and partisan politics. There are no winners when leaders forget that great leaders serve, not just their fan–club but the entire team.
Project Accelerator News
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
“Everyone needs a Dale,” a colleague said this week referring to a valued member of our team, “He’d do anything for anyone.” This is one of the things I love about Stoneseed, our team, and the culture we have evolved. When we talk about someone behind their back, it’s always positive and hugely complimentary! If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, Dale Beeton is Stoneseed’s Head of Client Engagement and, as our clients will attest, he is one of those “extra milers” that make a real difference – an
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Planio
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Most people think of project milestones as just a great way to plan, monitor, and tick off key events in your project’s timeline — but they do so much more than that. According to a recent survey , 85% of project managers say they’re actively managing more than one project at a time. With so many moving parts, milestones become an essential way to step out of your day-to-day tasks, and get a bird’s eye view of your progress toward the project’s goal.
Celoxis
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The best project portfolio management tool, Celoxis, is a comprehensive PPM software to achieve strategic goals, optimize resources, and manage risks.
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Productivity Land
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Working outside traditional office environments, companies actively seek effective digital communication tools. And despite all remote work challenges , software developers have much to offer. Slack is a powerful tool for organizing work life. This popular collaboration software offers multiple features and free and paid plans. Millions of people benefit from the app, but it has tailored its functionalities to fit enterprise users.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Musings on Project Management
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
So it didn't take long. AI has invaded the C-Suite, the latest title being Chief A.I. Officer, aka CAIO.The job description is partly directed at technology, partly directed at culture, and partly directed at functional impacts, like HR, recruiting, and intellectual property.What does it mean to project management?In the PMO, the CAIO is going to be there to help you!
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Without a plan, projects are in trouble. Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. Project management software does more than a static Excel or Word template, but using these free 12 project planning templates for Excel and Word is a decent substitute.
PM Times
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Working hard is applying a high level of effort, being consistently focused, productive and effective, applying emotional, physical, and intellectual energy. Working hard is rewarding, it leads to personal and organizational success. Some people say, “Work smarter, not harder.” But working hard is not the opposite of working smart. The two go together.
Online PM Courses
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Every project needs a budget. But, most PMs find producing their first project budget daunting. Here's my basic guide to Project Budgeting. The post Project Budgeting 101: Your Guide to Producing Your First Project Budget appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Can a Custom Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT align teams with Scrum principles? Dive into how leveraging custom GPTs might offer a novel path through Scrum’s common hurdles, focusing on creating actual customer value in the face of organizational and team-level challenges. ? Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now!
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Trello vs. Asana is a likely matchup for anyone looking for the right project management software. They’re both well-known and popular project management tools. Trello is often thought of as the go-to for kanban boards, which visualize workflow. Asana, on the other hand, is a simple-to-use work management tool. The trouble is most people want more than kanban boards, which is Trello’s bread and butter, and they want Gantt charts , which Asana doesn’t have.
The IIL Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi February 28, 2024 Project Managers Have One Key Goal: Project Success By integrating risk management into project management processes, project managers can anticipate and respond to potential challenges, increasing the likelihood of project success. However, project managers can encounter various pitfalls while managing project risk management.
Leading Agile
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Suppose you are a leader at a company that developed an important application over an extended timeframe: 10, 20, or even 30+ years. Maybe this system is used internally as a critical part of operating your business. Perhaps it is sold to other companies. Unless you have been constantly refactoring and modernizing this asset over its history, problems begin to emerge: On-premises infrastructure costs are not competitive.
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.
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In Kürze: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT — Spielzeug oder sinnvoller Helfer? Kann ein benutzerdefinierter Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Teams auf die Prinzipien von Scrum einstimmen? Erfahren Sie, wie der Einsatz von benutzerdefinierten GPTs einen neuartigen Weg zur Überwindung der üblichen Hürden von Scrum bieten kann — mit einem Schwerpunkt auf der Schaffung von echtem Kundennutzen angesichts der Herausforderungen auf Organisations- und Teamebene. ?
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 1, 2024
Asana is project management software that offers a variety of easy-to-use tools like timelines, task lists and kanban boards which are mainly used for managing simple projects, everyday tasks and team workflows. It’s a good alternative for small teams that need to manage their workload and collaborate online. In this blog, we’ll show you how to make a Gantt chart in Asana and we’ll do an in-depth analysis of its features, benefits and limitations.
Binfire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
If you live in a technologically developed country, you’ve likely experienced some form of digital-first fraud. This is no exaggeration. In today’s modern world, online fraud is everywhere, waiting to undermine the integrity of the internet and its users. As the world shifts more and more of its commerce onto the web, opportunistic criminals are taking advantage of the new opportunities fraud presents, thereby undermining the trust critical to any economic system.
The Strategic Project Manager
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
This post reviews the Four Actions Framework, first providing a simple definition and describing what makes it different and appealing. Then it provides three examples each of public sector and private companies and how they have each uniquely applied the framework. Then it looks at how the framework can be applied in devising strategy, and managing project, programs, and portfolios.
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Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The Product Backlog refinement ensures that the team's efforts are coordinated and meaningful, leading them towards a valuable increment. The Product Backlog refinement is essential in understanding work. It's a continuous process ensuring that the Product Backlog items are broken down into smaller, more precise items.
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
When the leadership team defines an organization’s vision, they look toward the future and identify the goals and objectives they want to achieve. This is the start of strategic planning. The next step is establishing the sequence in which to realize those goals and objectives. Once the vision is defined, then the practical work begins, and strategic planning templates can facilitate that work.
Binfire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Nowadays, showing a process through a video is the most effective way to teach something to someone. Screen recording is the perfect tool for this task. Professionals use it for creating video tutorials, product demos and even for livestreaming, gamers use it for recording their gameplay, and tech enthusiasts use it to capture bugs or issues that they encounter.
Gunther Verheyen
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I embarked on my Agile journey in 2003 when we wrapped eXtreme Programming in Scrum. Besides having engaged with many teams and organizations I have also created and facilitated many Scrum workshops and classes about various topics for various audiences since then. In 2011 I obtained my license as a Professional Scrum Trainer for Scrum.org from Ken Schwaber (co-creator of Scrum).
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Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In the realm of software development and project management, the allure of initiating numerous tasks in the quest for progress is a common pitfall. It's a scenario I've encountered time and again, where the eagerness to kick off new tasks overshadows the critical need to complete ongoing ones. This approach, while seemingly productive, often leads to a counterproductive outcome: a backlog of unfinished work and a team stretched too thin.
Ganttic
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Project managers – this is for you! Here we’ll provide a few tips on creating a better resource management plan. Beyond having a clear roadmap, effective projects require careful resource allocation. In this article, we’ll break down the essentials of aligning your goals with the right resources. Join us as we explore the key elements, challenges, and strategies to help you craft a strong resource management plan.
International Institute for Learning
MARCH 1, 2024
Work Better. Save the Planet – An Introduction By Lisa Whited Abstract This White Paper contains a process to use when considering the purpose of your office after the worldwide pandemic of 2020. The PLLANET model includes 7 tenets that, when used together, are proven to result in higher employee engagement, more efficient use of space, and a more inclusive workplace.
Gunther Verheyen
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
In the summer of 2019 I got in touch with O’Reilly Media about their ambition to add a book about Scrum to their “97 Things” series. Drained as I was after a mission as Scrum Enterprise Coach at a large organization it was a great way to re-energize and practice some writing again (as I had sacrificed that to fully focus on my customer).
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.
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, redefining leadership is a pivotal aspect of their journey. The project management principle "Demonstrating Leadership Behaviors" aligns closely with the Scrum ethos, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in fostering team success and positive outcomes. In Scrum, leadership transcends traditional authority, focusing instead on adaptability, understanding team dynamics, and living the Scrum Values.
The IIL Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Lori Milhaven, Ashley Jorgensen, and Rena Akroush February 28, 2024 Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience packed with vibrant speakers and innovative ideas. This isn’t just another online conference; it’s an energizing expedition into the forefront of leadership and innovation across all levels. At this year’s Leadership and Innovation Online Conference , expert speakers will inspire you, empower your journey, and propel you forward, promising to revolutionize your thinki
Binfire
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Depending on what kind of business you run, employee expenses may be unavoidable, but it is almost certainly the case that you can bring them down to a more reasonable level. Most employees are sensible and will not abuse their expenses, nor will they go out of their way to spend more than is necessary, but still, expense accounts tend to get inflated, and this can be a real problem for your bottom line.
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