Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
What is a kick off meeting? A kick off meeting is the first meeting you have as a project team. In reality, you might have an internal kick off meeting for just your in-house team resources, and then another one with the client, when you are ready to share project information with them (and if you have a client). If your project is in-house and you aren’t serving an external client, you will only need one.
Planview
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Warning! The Zombie-PMO apocalypse is here. Executives are expecting more from PMOs than ever. They must drive digital transformation and fuel growth strategies by delivering complex programs across the organization at speed. But there is one problem…PMOs are finding it very hard to adapt. PMOs can no longer focus on standardization, governance, or control when the business needs agility, flexibility, and innovation.
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Teamweek
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
You’ve probably heard the expression “We’re flying by the seat of our pants.” In project management, we call it operating without a baseline. Many years ago, I had a boss who used to say that all the time. He owned a successful company, which encouraged him to try his success in other areas, few of which had anything to do with his background. I remember asking him if he really knew what he was doing, and he laughed.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Agile is a way of working that comes from software development. It’s iterative and incremental in its approach, working in short “sprints,” and building on a foundation of trust, flexibility, empowerment and collaboration. While the roots of incremental development methods of working stem back to the 1950s and into the 1970s, it wasn’t until 2001 that a group of software developers published the Manifesto for Agile Software Development.
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TimeCamp
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
If you’re running a project in a professional services company like a marketing agency, software.
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Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
The announcement of the acquisition of Disciplined Agile (DA) by PMI is almost a month old so I thought I would share my thoughts on it. There is no doubt that PMI has been flirting with agile progressively over the past decade. The launch of the PMI-ACP credential, the addition of adaptive life cycle considerations to the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition and the release of the Agile Practice Guide were all signs of this growing interest.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
We all want to improve, or we should. Complacency might feel good in the moment, but that moment quickly passes. Don’t be left behind. The question is how can one improve? There are many answers, from educational and physical fitness to spirituality. But is there a unifying theory of improvement, and if so, can it be sustained? Have you heard of kaizen?
The Digital Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Read on to discover how ZenHub works—what problems it can help you solve and who. The post What Is ZenHub? Detailed ZenHub Overview & Explanation Of ZenHub Features appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Sub-title: Not Every Defect is a ‘Bug’. “Name It to Tame It.” Dr. Dan Siegal coined that phrase as a way of handling difficult emotional responses. Applying a name to an emotion can help a person manage or conquer it. In the same way, the labels we apply in work environments, the language we use, can help teams conquer complexity. James Shore wrote succinctly on this topic in The Art of Agile Development.
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Are you a micro manger? Are you a micro manager? If many of the following statements apply to you, that is likely: The majority of your working time is spent on day-to-day business. You have been promoted from specialist to manager, but still have the greatest expertise in your field within the company. You believe that once you don't take a closer look, everything gets out of hand.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
If you’re running a business or managing a project, the impact of a cyber criminal on your company can be catastrophic. They can steal costumer data and ruin your reputation. It’s something many don’t recover from. And, unlike in the physical world, where bad neighborhoods are more clearly demarcated, cyber threats can be like a trojan horse. They can appear friendly, but when your guard is down they ransack your data.
The Digital Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
A list of the best flowchart software and diagramming tools, along with FAQ and an explanation of the criteria used in selecting the top choices. The post The Best Digital Asset Management Software in 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
“Everybody has their manifesto; let them talk their language, come to the people, and the people will decide” -- Prakash Raj. So where were you between February the 11th and 13th, 2001? Well, since you appear to have difficulty remembering, let me narrow things down. There is an excellent chance you were not at the Snowbird ski resort in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah.
Musings on Project Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Can there be scope creep in Agile? Doesn't agile define creep away in a stroke: "Scope is whatever is prioritized in the backlog that fits within the budget (OPM, other people's money) and the time. The backlog changes all the time, but that's not creep, it's just backlog management." What I just wrote is a "best value" definition of scope. But, sometimes it doesn't sell.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
What is the most successful way to brainstorm? Well, there are some rules that make the whole brainstorming process more amazing and meaningful, but it can still be made more productive through the introduction of some new creative ideas that can actually be very inspirational. Many people who promote brainstorming in their business activities have more than one technique to keep their creative juices flowing, while also supporting different other styles of thought and expression. .
MPUG
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Agile PPM & Project. Several years ago, Microsoft outlined their commitment to providing better experiences and richer capabilities to users of MS Project. One of the key investment areas was Agile. We have seen this evidenced with new tools coming forward. Examples include Office 365 Planner, Wunderlist which is now MS To-Do, and the Kanban and Sprint Boards now a part of MS Project.
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Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
TL;DR: Scrum Master Duties, Serving a Single Team. Scrum Master Duties: supposedly, a great Scrum Master serves only one Scrum Team—that’s at least a popular narrative in the Scrum community. Nevertheless, there is also a loud voice that doubts that approach: what would you do the whole day—with a single team? Aren’t they supposed to become self-organizing over time?
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Our second explanation video is about one of the most important planning elements of Gantt charts: the milestone. Milestones briefly explained In project management , the milestone is of great importance even for simple phase-milestone plans. It structures the project in several phases and gives the team "something to work towards" This not only provides a good overview of the entire project process, but also motivation.
Leading Answers
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Please join me on Thursday, September 12 th for the PMI Organizational Agility Conference. This free, online event for PMI members awards viewers PDUs. I will be presenting on the topic of becoming a Change Resilient Professional. As rates of change increase, building strategies and skills for adapting to change are becoming more important than ever.
MPUG
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
An Outline that Can Be Used for Tracking Progress. It could be said that communication is the oil that keeps a project running smoothly. Project managers (PMs) can spend up to 90 percent of their time on internal and external communications. Communication management includes project status tracking and reporting processes. A schedule for such should be defined at the start of any project.
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Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
A customer I was working with asked me to help out with the intake process for recruiting a new Scrum Master and a new Product Owner. I asked them what they had so far. They provided a clear job description describing what they wanted to see from the candidates. They also had a great business storyline describing their goals and ambitions and in what way these impact the people applying for the new roles.
Proofhub
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Remote Employee Monitoring to Boost Employee’s Productivity Keeping a record of the remote employees’ work is now an easy game Working remotely is now the norm. In today’s world where everything is technology-driven, companies are prioritizing outsourcing employees over hiring location-based workers and it’s becoming a trend. Companies are accepting this framework and embracing flexible work styles.
Meisterplan
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Munich Hospital as a Case Study Almost half of all German hospitals are operating in a deficit, with the trend continually increasing. In addition to financial difficulties, hospitals are under extremely high pressure to provide the best care to patients. On top of these challenges, regulations are constantly changing which requires significant effort from the industry to meet compliance as quickly as possible.
Epicflow Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
What Is the Importance of People Management? A company is made up of people of different ages, with various profiles and customs. Some work well in teams, others are motivated by challenging goals, others are more analytical. . To manage these differences and to align with the entire team, undoubtedly it becomes a big challenge – and that’s where the importance of managing people in the company comes into play.
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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
A New Tool for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches or Change Agents to Facilitate Retrospectives. October 2nd, 10am ET, 4pm CET (20 Minutes). Are you interested in learning a new retrospective technique? Many Scrum Teams are not very familiar with the Scrum Values as described in the Scrum Guide, and if, they have their own interpretation of it. We have also met many teams that were able to name the values, but not many live by them.
The Digital Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Get an overview of 9 of the most popular project management methodologies and understand how they can be best leveraged for delivering digital projects. The post 9 Of The Most Popular Project Management Methodologies Made Simple appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Better communication across all levels allows project leaders to drive productive conversations across different departments and across all roles. Being an effective communicator has always been one of the most important responsibilities of a project manager. Providing regular and truthful updates about project progress, speaking to stakeholders in person about risks and issues, being fully present, listening during conversations and adapting the style to suit recipients are all rooted in commun
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