Online PM Courses
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Things go wrong. So, you need to be prepared to deal with the situation. This means having a Contingency Plan. But, how do you create one? The post Contingency Planning: How to Create a Contingency Plan appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Celoxis
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
10 Easiest Project Management Software in 2024 Overview · Celoxis: Simplest-To-Use PM Tool · Monday.com · Asana · Trello · ClickUp · Wrike · Basecamp.
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MPUG
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Accidental project managers are professionals who unexpectedly find themselves leading projects without formal project management training. These individuals often come from diverse backgrounds such as marketing, IT, engineering, or sales. They bring unique value to their organizations through their adaptability, subject matter expertise, and strong team relationships.
NimbleWork
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The term “Goal” is often vaguely used to communicate different things. In our context, it is defined as “an aim or desired result” or “the destination of a journey”. Thus, the focus of the goal-setting process has to be the “desired result” or the “destination”. We refer to this as the OUTCOME. Goal setting approaches have been there for decades. They have all been very popular – MBO,SMART, BSC, KPIs, etc.
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ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
When you initially learn about resource tracking, you might wonder how it differs from project management. While there are similarities between the two, resource tracking helps support the project management process. Let’s establish the basics before we move on. Resources are the people and things needed to execute the project tasks, making resource tracking an essential part of project management.
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Alan Parker Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Introduction If you fail to plan for information security, you are failing your organisation. Data breaches or corruption can hit any organisation at any time. There are "organisations" out there with teams of people trying to illegally gain control of your data. The scale of these enterprises is staggering. If you avoid those, then one failed change can corrupt your data and make your organisation inert.
Management Yogi
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Two Lean-Agile approaches are popular and widely used at the Team Level – Scrum and Kanban. The CIPSA framework recognizes this and hence, uses both of them. You can choose the approach you want for your organization and can scale using the CIPSA framework. MS Project Agile is a widely used project-portfolio management software tool with extensive Agile capabilities.
PM Times
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Managing a team and juggling various tasks are really stressful. Being in a manager position is like handling chainsaws- intense, risky and requiring precise control. But fear not! There’s a powerful tool that can transform this chaotic workflow into a smooth and well-organized workflow: Kanban software. Think about visualizing a team’s work with a clear […] The post Kanban Software to Streamline Your Workflow appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Job
Alan Parker Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
What is GRC in Cyber Security? Governance , Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in cybersecurity are essential for most organisations and are becoming an unavoidable cost of doing business. With cyber threats continuously evolving and regulatory environments becoming more complex, organisations must operate within legal frameworks while effectively managing risks and safeguarding their data.
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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Resource analysis may seem complicated, but it isn’t as tricky as it sounds. Consider that resources are people, equipment, materials and anything else needed to execute the project tasks. This means that resource analysis in project management is the process that project managers use to help them determine the availability of resources, allocate those resources effectively and identify potential constraints.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. We know that all projects use finite resources to achieve an objective. One of the most valuable resources in a project is the people (developers, engineers, subject matter experts, etc.) who support it.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Product-led growth, go-to-market strategies, and roles like Growth Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager are often top-of-mind when launching B2C or B2B products. But what if you’re developing products or components for internal use by your colleagues? Should you still be concerned with go-to-market strategies? Absolutely! Your market, in this case, are your coworkers.
Online PM Courses
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
PM Courses I Want to Learn Project Management Core Project Management Courses I Want to Study Agile Project Management Agile Project Management Courses Project Management Software I Need my Team to be Better at Project Management & Delivery PM Qualifications I Want to Study for Project Management Professional (PMP) The Project Manager’s PMP Study Guide PMI Qualifications and PDUs I Want to Study for PRINCE2 PRINCE2 Qualifications I Want to Study Agile Project Management Agile Qualifications
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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Changes, whether personal or professional, are never easy to navigate. This is where a transition plan can help provide structure to the chaos. A transition plan is used in many industries. In project management, a transition plan can help a project move successfully from one phase to the next, onboarding a new team member or transferring one team member to a new position and/or department.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
What is the stakeholder salience model? The stakeholder saliency model was proposed by Mitchell, Agle and Wood (1997). They define salience as: the degree to which managers give priority to competing stakeholder claims. Their model looks at how vocal, visible and important a stakeholder is. Those dimensions help you identify the stakeholders who should get more of your attention.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Is it a process? A methodology? A …? It’s a Guide! That’s what is says “The Scrum Guide”. From Cambridge Dictionary: “Guide: a book that gives you the most important information about a particular subject“. This reflects the Scrum Guide’s role: it provides foundational concepts, not prescriptive practices! Example: don’t go looking in the Scrum Guide for better refinement practices.
NimbleWork
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Cascading OKRs Model is a traditional, hierarchical approach where objectives set at the top level are broken down into smaller, more specific goals at each subsequent level of the organization. This method ensures that every team and individual’s work directly contributes to the company’s overarching mission. The Stages of Cascading OKRs are explained with examples: Top-Level Objective (Company-Wide) Objective: Increase Market Share in the SaaS Industry Key Results: 1.
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The IIL Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
With Guest John Petriano, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon September 11, 2024 Join this conversation with John Petriano, the Global Head of CPMC PM Oversight Function at Citigroup. In this episode, John shares his career journey, from his motivations to his most significant achievements. He discusses the main challenges facing organizations today, particularly in the financial sector, and offers insights into overcoming these obstacles.
Velociteach
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Hybrid projects are not constrained by a single methodology or well-defined framework. By definition, they are a melding of practices. A huge responsibility accompanies this unbounded freedom of choice. Project managers must clearly describe how the project will be executed to be successful. Shirking this responsibility is detrimental. Research demonstrates that maturity and consistency improve […] The post Hybrid Project Management: Part 4, Picking the Practices appeared first on PMP
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Mechanical Scrum can become a trap when we follow Scrum without understanding Scrum. The Scrum framework is a great place to start in order to deliver value, but it shouldn’t be itself a destination. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Scrum is widely embraced because we see it working in other teams and organisations.
Management Yogi
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The CIPSA framework uses both Scrum and Kanban at the team level. Many organizations and teams choose Kanban. In fact, in my work such as preparing professional courses, certifications or writing management books, I personally use certain aspects of Kanban. There are dates I’ve to meet, which may not be every week or two weeks, but release will happen on a cadence.
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Musings on Project Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The blog title is actually from the mantra of the U.S. Navy SEALSSlow is smooth; smooth is fast.U.S. Navy SEALSNow, this bit of wisdom may strike you as similar to the project tips we've been working with for years, to wit: "quality is free", and "it's cheaper and faster to do it right the first time" which recognizes the cost and schedule penalty of rework.
Leading Agile
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
When it comes to enterprise software development, there’s an unsettling trend that many executive-level leaders are all too familiar with—the increasing brittleness and complexity of their software systems. Despite decades of advancements in technology, many organizations find themselves grappling with the same fundamental issues that have plagued the industry for years.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Exploring Why Agile Isn't Dead - It's Misunderstood While listening to Jimmy Carr on The Diary of a CEO , his quote, “ People crave the success, not the journey ,” really struck a chord with me. This perspective sheds light on a common issue I've observed: why Agile fails in organisations. Many organisations jump into Agile without fully understanding why they’re making the shift.
PM That Works
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
As project managers, we’ve all faced the challenge of figuring out what went wrong on a project after it's finished—why it ran over time, blew past the budget, or failed to meet expectations. Recently, we tackled this issue head-on by comparing two versions of a project plan—an initial one and a second from about six months later. Using ChatGPT, we dove into the details of the project to uncover the real sources of cost overruns and time delays, providing crucial lessons that any project manager
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.
My Intervals
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Whether you are a consultant working from home, part of a team working in an office, or somewhere in between, tracking your time has several benefits. Before you start tracking your time, however, you’ll need to implement some effective time management practices to ensure you are getting the most out of your work day. Time blocking is a simple and highly effective time management methodology for getting work done.
Scoro
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a large sales team, automated quoting software can give you an edge in winning new business. But with so many options, finding the right quoting tool can feel overwhelming. So, we tested the best quoting software tools on the market to help you find the one that best suits your needs. What is quoting software?
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Exploring Why Agile Isn't Dead - It's Misunderstood While listening to Jimmy Carr on The Diary of a CEO , his quote, “ People crave the success, not the journey ,” really struck a chord with me. This perspective sheds light on a common issue I've observed: why Agile fails in organisations. Many organisations jump into Agile without fully understanding why they’re making the shift.
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