Scoro
JANUARY 22, 2024
Looking for the ideal project management tool for your marketing, advertising, or design agency? Agency project management tools help you plan projects, assign tasks, and keep your team on track. But with so many solutions, choosing the right one to suit your needs can be tricky. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best agency project management software, including pricing and main features.
The IIL Blog
JANUARY 24, 2024
By Monika Muddamshetty Today, organizations must strive for more than just successful project completion and customer satisfaction. Delivering projects based on what was agreed with customers in terms of requirements, time, cost, and quality is no longer enough. In today’s ever-changing market where customer needs evolve, projects need to deliver value and outcomes, and anything less is not useful enough.
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International Institute for Learning
JANUARY 23, 2024
Artificial Intelligence: Tool, Friend, or Enemy? By Dr. Leon Herszon and Dr. Harold Kerzner Abstract As AI becomes more integrated into various aspects of society, the question arises: is AI a tool, a friend, or an enemy? Or is it a mix of them depending on the situation and application? This white paper explores the multifaceted nature of AI, examining its potential as a tool for progress, a friend enhancing human capabilities, and a potential adversary if not carefully managed.
Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 23, 2024
Now we're getting somewhere! No less an Agile/Scrum eminence than Mike Cohn -- author of some really good books and articles -- has come out with a newsletter on -- are you ready for this? -- what's the meaning of DONE in Agile. His acronym, a bit a poor choice to my mind, is "DoD". Definition of Done. But, there you have it.
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?
The IIL Blog
JANUARY 24, 2024
By Jeffrey S. Nielsen, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM I have visited many companies over my 20 plus years of project and program management training and consulting. Time and time again, I see organizations are not dealing with risk appropriately. Sure, they have a list of five to ten risks on their projects, but they are not managing their risk and are falling into risk management pitfalls.
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Project Accelerator News
JANUARY 25, 2024
A project management team’s new hire asked her onboarding supervisor a brilliant question – Why? “Why?” is always a great question, this one was particularly illuminating. The trainer was explaining the team’s fairly unique binary approach to scrum sprints, which effectively boils down to them having two duration categories – A) one week long and B) three weeks long.
Celoxis
JANUARY 24, 2024
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the concept of sustainability has permeated various sectors, including project management. Integrating sustainable practices in project management is no longer a choice but a necessity. This article delves into how project management software plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable practices.
Teamweek
JANUARY 22, 2024
Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. In this article, you will learn: What resource leveling is When to use resource leveling The key benefits of resource leveling Real-world examples of resource leveling The risks of resource leveling Key resource leveling strategies And more!
Online PM Courses
JANUARY 21, 2024
Arguably, Project Management is basically a response to a VUCA environment: volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. The post Top 10 Tips for How to Thrive in a VUCA Project Environment appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 25, 2024
Projects cost money. Those funds have a life cycle of their own and project managers must understand how those costs come in and out of the project and organization. That process is called project cash flow. We’ll look at project cash flow, what it is and how to calculate and manage it. To further help understand project cash flow, we’ll also offer an example that illustrates it, and then link to a few free templates that can help you manage project cash flow.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 24, 2024
Reflecting on my journey through the realms of agility and organizational dynamics, I've come to realize that agility is often misunderstood. It's not merely about adopting a set of practices or frameworks. Instead, it's a mindset, a way of being that empowers organizations to respond swiftly and effectively to market changes. The true essence of agility lies in its ability to transform not just processes but mindsets.
Leading Agile
JANUARY 22, 2024
Cloud transformation is not simply a technological shift but a comprehensive, multi-dimensional journey that requires strategic planning, execution, and management. It’s not merely about replacing old technologies with new ones – the crux lies in focusing on the latest technologies, which will drive the business strategy and then appropriately reshape organizational patterns, restructure processes, and redefine business models.
Teamweek
JANUARY 26, 2024
Managers and team leads often struggle to track employee productivity, identify productivity gaps, and help the team be more productive. The good news is that the right employee productivity tracker solves all these pain points. We’ve analyzed lots of tools and came up with the ten best employee productivity tracking software that you can choose from.
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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?
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 23, 2024
When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. It’s essential to keep projects successful for any organization to thrive. This is done by using a project management maturity model.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 26, 2024
Have you ever wondered why some Agile teams seem to effortlessly deliver quality software, while others struggle with constant issues and setbacks? ? Let's delve into the core philosophy of Test First and how it can transform your Agile journey. The essence lies in assuring that what we build aligns with customer expectations and doesn't inadvertently break existing functionality. ?
Green Project Management
JANUARY 23, 2024
In the wake of the 2024 Davos meeting, it’s clear that the business world is finally catching up with a concept that organizations like ours and so many others have been advocating for over a decade: regeneration. This shift from mere resilience to proactive, positive environmental impact represents a pivotal moment in corporate responsibility and […] The post Embracing Regeneration: A Decade-Long Vision Finally Takes Center Stage appeared first on Insights into Sustainability and P
Productivity Land
JANUARY 23, 2024
Market analysis has become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes and industries that want to assess the external factors that impact their performance, strategy, and valuation. The financial services industry, which streamlines the management of money and includes banks, credit/lending companies, and insurance companies, not to mention the companies providing the technology to support them, must seriously review its old market research reports and keep up to date with the latest consumer
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.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 26, 2024
Asana is a popular work management software that helps teams collaborate on tasks and projects. Microsoft Project is a popular project management software that has the tools that project managers need to manage teams and projects. If you’re looking at Asana vs. Microsoft Project and trying to decide which is the right tool for you, we have the stats to help you make that decision.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 22, 2024
Navigating Agile Leadership: The Perils of Rigid Product Ownership From my experience, I've seen that the crux of Agile success lies not in rigid adherence to plans but in a more fluid, vision-driven approach. It's about setting a direction and allowing the team the freedom to navigate towards it. This approach fosters innovation, creativity, and, importantly, team engagement – vital ingredients for successful product development.
The IIL Blog
JANUARY 24, 2024
By David Barrow, CITP FBCS I want to begin by briefly examining human history regarding professions. I expect you’ll join me in recognising that Information Technology has existed for approximately 100 years. Information Technology is a young industry with several even younger career paths, one of which is Information Technology Service Management (ITSM).
Teamweek
JANUARY 24, 2024
Are you struggling to find the right candidates with the essential soft skills for your team? While it’s true that there’s a growing skills gap that’s making it increasingly difficult to source and hire top talent, the issue might also lie in your interview process — specifically, the interview questions you’re asking related to soft skills.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 24, 2024
You’ll need to create a work schedule if you’re managing a project or business. In its most basic sense, a schedule allows you to allocate work to your employees and let them know when they’re needed. But schedules can be used for other purposes, such as measuring the total hours your employees work each week for payroll processing or as a workload analysis tool.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 22, 2024
TL; DR: The Rise of the Scrum GPT Fewer Jobs for Scrum Masters, and now we see the universal Scrum GPT entering the competition: Will Scrum Masters change from essential practitioners to a niche role? The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters. Many are looking for new opportunities, while an increasing number of organizations consider the benefits they contribute to a team’s overall success.
Proofhub
JANUARY 23, 2024
Employees are quitting their jobs rapidly — not just those in conventional workplaces, but remote workers as well. A study by Gallop discovered that almost 50% of U.S. workers are quietly quitting, doing only the bare minimum — no more, no less. While it may appear that they’re just doing what they were hired for, the problem might be deeper than that.
Leading Agile
JANUARY 25, 2024
A couple years ago, Mike Cottmeyer did a webinar series on the fundamental building blocks of agility. These days, we’re calling these building blocks the physics of agile. Today, Mike and Dave get together to discuss the four laws that make up the physics of agile and why these laws must be true for agile to work inside large organizations. Want to Listen Instead?
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This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.
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