Online PM Courses
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
The Iron Triangle, or Triple Constraint, is one of the best-known ideas in Project Management, and it is fundamental. The post The Iron Triangle: Is it Time to Improve the Triple Constraint? [update] appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Mentoring, at its core, is talking to other people and sharing your experience. A successful mentoring relationship relies on the mentor (that’s you) being able to ask effective questions and listen to the answers. In this article I’ll show you how I use effective questioning and active listening, and how you can use them at work to improve your mentoring practice.
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Project Accelerator News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
There have been many developments in recent years that have transformed the way we work. These days, the workplace is more flexible and people have more autonomy in the way they choose to operate, as do many businesses. The gig economy in particular has been transformative in many industries, and those working in project management, in particular, have needed to adapt to this.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Project management professionals know the good, bad and ugly of Microsoft Project Server. On the one hand, it has powerful project management capabilities, but on the other hand, Microsoft Server can be expensive, difficult to use and not collaborative. However, MS Project Server integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Project.
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Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A couple of days ago Gojko Adjic made an awesome comment about Agile. He says, Before complaining that Agile/Scrum/whatever is dead, consider instead that it's become a norm. It's just in the background. It's no longer innovative, exciting, worthy of keynote talks or passionate meetups. The revolution happened, succeeded and passed. Now this was in response to the posts/articles that he was seeing with captions like “agile is dead”.
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MPUG
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Down the Road Ah, spring in the Carolinas. The Bradford Pears (not a pear tree) and the Redbuds are blooming. I was chatting with a master gardener about how prolific the Bradford Pears were; the roadside speckled with them against the stark greys, tans, and browns before the forests came alive. I asked if the Bradford Pear was an invasive species. The master gardener says that will depend upon what you mean by invasive.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Projects are constantly changing. Whether you’re a developer, general contractor, manufacturer, professional services provider or IT director, keeping track of those changes is essential to managing project assets. Version control in project management is the process that manages and tracks those changes. What is version control in project management ?
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A roadmap is a visualization of the Product Owner’s plan to deliver the product goal and fulfill the product vision. But in the real world, especially in complex environments, plans change—and that’s okay. Agile frameworks like Scrum are used in complex environments where more is unknown than known. In complex environments, the time it takes to deliver value is affected by uncertainty, effort, risk, and other factors.
Musings on Project Management
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
MIT may have done us a favor by putting together a compendium of risks associated with A.I. systems.Named the "A.I. Risk Repository", there are presently 700 or so risks categorized in 23 frameworks by domain and cause, organized as a taxonomy for each of these characteristics.The Causal taxonomy addresses 'how, when, and why' of risks.
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?
MPUG
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Introduction Reverse planning involves a mature organization starting with the project’s end date state and working backward in time. PMs begin by identifying the last task, the next to last task, and so on. They continue until they reach the task that begins the project. It answers the question – Where do we eventually want to be? Bottom line: you want to focus on what you want to achieve, then use that to build a last-to-first plan of action.
NimbleWork
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In this digital era, businesses increasingly need to evolve their operations to stay competitive. Yet, the path to digital transformation can often seem daunting, especially when it comes to aligning teams, processes, and technology under one cohesive strategy. According to McKinsey , companies that successfully undergo digital transformation are 1.5 times more likely to see double-digit growth in revenue compared to their competitors.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Mastering Business Problem Statements: Unlocking Clarity, Creativity, and Purpose for Your Team We’ve all been there. You’re in a meeting, half-listening, half-wondering if you’re out of snacks, and someone hits you with the dreaded question: “Why are we doing this again?” Cue the blank stares and nervous shuffling of papers. It’s like being caught on stage with no script.
The IIL Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
By Jacqueline Dennis, PMP ® , PgMP ® Senior Instructor, International Institute for Learning (IIL) Abstract Many web pages and videos claim to have the secrets to passing the PMP® exam, but these can be misleading, leading to disappointment. In this article, we’ll debunk common myths, share important facts, and provide essential tips for exam preparation.
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.
Green Project Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Sustainable Project Management is Gaining Ground Sustainable project management is finally gaining momentum, and it’s no surprise—it’s been 15 years in the making. Over the past decade and a half, we’ve been pushing for this critical next step in the evolution of project management. Now, organizations that want to stay ahead realize it’s no longer […] The post Sustainability at the Core of Project Management appeared first on The GPM Blog.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Whether it’s your first time writing a project proposal or it’s part of your daily work, a template can increase the chance your proposal will be accepted. All project proposals should help you explain four things: What your project is and why it matters How you plan to approach it What support or investment you’re asking for How you’ll prove you’ve executed it successfully The challenge is explaining these things in the language of the people reading your proposal, and making it as easy as
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
"We are a team providing services, why should we care about this new Product Operating Model?" Meet Yuval. Yuval is an engineer on the IT networking team. They are a shared services team responsible for the organization's networks as well as helping application teams in his organization get their applications working in production. It is 1995, PowerBuilder UI over SQL*Net accessing an Oracle Database is all the rage.
The IIL Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
By The PMO Squad & Lori MIlhaven With International Project Management Day coming up on November 7th, we are excited to continue this blog series featuring an interview with Lori Milhaven, Executive Vice President of Strategic Projects, International Institute for Learning (IIL). As a proud sponsor of this event, we are excited to share additional insights into what attendees of the event can expect!
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UPQODE
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying productive and efficient is more important than ever. Whether you’re managing a business, working remotely, or juggling personal tasks, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance your workflow. AI productivity tools have emerged as game-changers, automating routine tasks, offering smart suggestions, and helping individuals and teams work more intelligently.
NimbleWork
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
The ever-evolving nature of the workplace presents HR professionals with unique challenges in streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. From establishing clear goals to crafting engaging job descriptions, the hurdles can often feel insurmountable. Fortunately, adopting standardized templates can simplify these processes and foster consistency across the organization.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Understanding the Scrum Master role is challenging for many people. One of the roles in other fields close to the Scrum Master role is Orchestra Conductor. It is a tangible example of a true leader (like Scrum Master) who is supposed to serve the team. They have 6 similarities: 1. Facilitation of Collaboration: 2. Enabling Peak Performance 3. Non-Directive Leadership 4.
GanttPRO Project Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Every process, notion, thing, etc., start from something. That moment began not now, days or years ago, and things looked differently – not like they do now. Project management is […] The post How to Create a Project Plan in 7 Steps first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.
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Henny Portman
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
‘The handbook of project portfolio management’ edited by Dennis Lock and Reinhard Wagner offers 39 articles written by different authors and clustered in five areas: foundations of portfolio management, the practice of portfolio management, prerequisites for portfolio management, managing portfolios and developing capabilities in portfolio management.
International Institute for Learning
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
De bon a excellent - comment ameliorer votre leadership et transformer vos equipes dans le cadre de projets complexes Par Andrew Prior, MBA, Executive Coach ICF and EMCC, et Dr. Leon Herszon, PhD, PMP , CSM , CSPO , DASSM Rsum Dans le monde complexe et en volution rapide d’aujourd’hui, les exigences l’gard des gestionnaires de projet se sont intensifies.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A great product owner leads with vision, validates the value delivered and encourages experimentation and risk-taking, helping the team unlock new possibilities to focus on delivering value. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The heart of product excellence lies in understanding the real user's needs and experiences.
PM Solutions
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Workplace values aren't important only to Gen Z Hello from Los Angeles! Day 1 at PMI Global Summit 2024 was quite interesting, especially for PMI members. During the opening keynote, Pierre Le Manh, PMI's President & CEO, announced PMI Infinity 2.0 , the updated PMI AI tool that will launch later this year. The tool will be built on ChatGPT 4.0 and include an AI-powered risk analysis tool.
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.
ProductSide
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Introduction Product management plays a pivotal role in driving the success of a company by driving the success of their products. To achieve product success, a Product Manager must conduct a regular Product Planning exercise to identify how the product is performing, where there are gaps in performance, and understand the root cause of those.
KT Project
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Introduction This article provides an overview of Quality Surveillance (QS) Assignments (QSAs) for capital projects, focusing on how inspection roles, QS levels, and QS activities differ based on work location at a: Supplier facility, using a ranking system (e.g., QS levels) to describe inspection categories and requirements; or, Construction site, using either a full-time or part-time designation for inspections.
Online PM Courses
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
A question I get asked a lot is ‘When should I develop a business case for my project?’ In this video, I'll tell you. The post When Should You Develop Your Business Case? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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