Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Did you know that in the US an employee individual typically works overtime in a year equating to not being paid until 14 February ? That’s 233 hours of ‘free’ work we give our employers because overtime is unpaid. For me, working from home for a portion of the week has given me back a balance that I didn’t have when I was in the office everyday.
ActiveCollab
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Success in project management is more than just having a detailed plan and a talented team. It's about being able to tackle the various challenges and constraints that inevitably arise along the way. These constraints can come in the form of tight deadlines, limited budgets, changing requirements, or unexpected obstacles. Understanding and effectively managing these constraints is critical to achieving project success.
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The IIL Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By Jordan Lewis Nurturing a high-performing team is the cornerstone of success, specifically on project management teams. A well-supported team not only delivers results, but they also thrive on collaboration and continuous improvement. In this article, we’ll dive into the art of supporting team performance within the framework of project management, and we will explore strategies for recognizing hard work, fostering growth, and providing effective feedback.
The Strategic Project Manager
DECEMBER 5, 2023
This post provides an overview of the “Meta City” phenomenon – a fascinating evolution of society and geography. It then provides examples of three large organizations and how they are moving in new directions strategically and operationally, in line with Meta Cities. Finally, the post discusses several impacts to consider in the practices of strategy and project management.
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
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By Jodie Hurst It’s common knowledge that the 4th quarter, known as “Q4,” is the make-or-break period for any organization. As we approach the last months of a fiscal year, leaders and project managers are aware of whether their yearly goals are complete, and if they aren’t, last-moment chaos is inevitable. To avoid such mishaps, it’s a no-brainer that you must plan, and by planning, you need to do much more than just task allocation.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Teamweek
DECEMBER 6, 2023
1. Toggl Track Price: Starts at $10/month Toggl Track is a simple yet powerful time-tracking tool that you can use to track time, manage projects, and organize tasks. Toggl Track also helps you measure profitability and productivity in a user-friendly way that needs no training. What we like Toggl Insights feature lets you easily see how profitable projects and employees are.
Planio
DECEMBER 4, 2023
In the era of hybrid work, managing your productivity and mental well-being has never been more important. But while many people believe they get more work done away from the office, a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found workers could actually be up to 18% less productive when working from home. Now, this isn’t another of the many calls to return to the office.
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Project Manager and Product Manager roles are different. Yet they are also similar. So, many people are keen to understand the comparison. The post Product Manager and Project Manager: What’s the Difference? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 7, 2023
I have negotiated going part-time twice in my career: once successfully and once not successfully. In this article I’ll share some tips on how to request part-time hours based on my experience of changing from full-time to part-time work. Looking for advice on how to ask to work remotely? I’ve got you covered. Read my guide to asking your boss to let you work from home.
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
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Excel project budget templates are one of the most popular tools to create a project budget. However, Excel isn’t the best tool for project budgeting as it doesn’t allow project team members to collaborate online, sharing files among team members it’s a time-consuming process, among other productivity drawbacks. Because of the hurdles of using Excel for project budgeting, many project teams are now using Google Sheets to create their project budgets and collaborate online.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 4, 2023
TL; DR: Missing Sprint Goals Do you excel in the art of setting unattainable, imposed, or plain non-existing Sprint Goals? In other words, are you good at missing Sprint Goals with regularity? If not, don’t worry; help is on the way! In this article, we’ll explore how to consistently miss the mark. For example, enjoy the thrill of cherry-picking unrelated backlog items and defining success by sheer output, not outcome.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Well, talk about cratering a schedule and resource plan!Layoffs in the middle of a project will do it for you.But wait!There may be a silver lining here:Communication complexity in and among project participants decreases as the square of participants. That could be a winnerYou may be able to select the departees.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Helena Liu Earning a project management certification is the top career goal for project managers — over 1 in 5 PMs want to get a certification. Once you leave education and enter the workforce, trying to learn new things can be a challenge. Although you have good intentions, life often gets in the way since you have many more items competing for your attention.
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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
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Projects aren’t executed in a vacuum. It’s easy to get lost in the planning and execution as these are foundational processes that help deliver successful projects. However, you can’t forget the context of the project, which is what enterprise environmental factors (EEF) cover. Enterprise environmental factors help a project maneuver through the often knotty threads of the cultural, political, legal and environments in which a project is being done.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Let's face it: Any successful digital transformation journey begins with a clear vision. But what moves it forward? The answer lies in evidence. The Evidence-Based Management (EBM) method ensures your journey doesn't stall at the vision stage but progresses forward, fueled by hard data and tangible insights. What Is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value
Velociteach
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The podcast by project managers for project managers. Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. Meta-leadership goes beyond conventional leadership attributes, emphasizing not only the possession of knowledge and skills but also a keen sense of observation and discernment.
International Institute for Learning
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Free Newsletter | Learner Login Search Search Close this search box. Courses Browse Courses Live Virtual Learning On-Demand In-Person Professional Certifications Learning Categories Project, Program and Portfolio Management Agile and Scrum Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Business Analysis Business Relationship Management Cybersecurity Information Technology Management Lean Six Sigma Microsoft Project Online Conferences Leadership and Innovation Agile and Scrum International Project Managemen
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.
Binfire
DECEMBER 2, 2023
In an era replete with technological advancements, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations and boost productivity. One such avenue is the adoption of guided selling software. This tool has shown immense promise in transforming and simplifying sales processes, driving increased revenue and customer satisfaction. In this article, we delve deeper into the world of guided selling software and explore its advantages.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. I like to think that this is because Scrum is a goldilocks framework … with just enough - but not too much - structure. Scrum is a framework, which means it’s not a rulebook. It is deliberately incomplete.
Wrike
DECEMBER 7, 2023
When it’s Wrike Collaborate season, our team gets excited to nerd out about our product announcements and hands-on training. But what we really love are the sessions that allow our customers to share how they use Wrike to achieve impressive results. This year, we had the pleasure of welcoming Kasey Schmidt, Marketing Technology Lead for Visa Acceptance Solutions , who spoke with Wrike’s Global Customer Experience Lead, Jessica Wooding, about her team’s experience adopting the Wrike platform — a
Productivity Land
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Source: Pexels In the constantly evolving landscape of digital marketing, there is a persistent quest for innovative tools that attract audiences and enhance user engagement. Among these emerging technologies, interactive content appeared as a powerful medium, offering a unique blend of visual appeal and functionality. In fact, an impressive 88% of marketers who have incorporated interactive content into their marketing strategies report that it has effectively set their brand apart from their c
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.
Teamweek
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Team management software helps teams work better, be more productive, and communicate more effectively. The key features of team management software are work planning and management, team communication, file storage, and capacity planning. We’ve looked at ten top team management software apps, their key features, pros, cons, use cases, and costs. Here’s what we came up with.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. The road to success is multifaceted, requiring leaders to navigate and adapt to evolving situations within complex domains adeptly. Inspiration for these principles was drawn from a spectrum of established concepts and practices across a diverse set of work domains.
Function Point
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The creative industry is a fast-paced, ever-evolving realm, and every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities. Competition in the crowded creative agency space is fierce. New startups are entering the market daily, so there’s no room for complacency. As an agency owner, you get caught up with numerous tasks. You juggle lots of competing priorities every day.
Productivity Land
DECEMBER 6, 2023
With so many advanced technologies today, businesses have many opportunities to thrive. However, it takes some time to understand how one technology’s potential can be of value to your organization. Today, AI does incredible things to the way businesses operate. Numerous companies explore applications of artificial intelligence in business and try to incorporate this technology into their business routine.
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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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