Atlassian Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Does the idea of following an agenda, bullet journaling, or even sending calendar invites make you want to run screaming into the night? Me too, actually. Despite this, I still became a productivity pro and managing editor of a blog literally about productivity.
Bridge the Gap Consulting
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
I friend of mine, who is also a project manager, has a knack for taking the most boring topic and turning it into an interesting story. Want to be riveted by the importance of Python programming in the mid-90’s? Get ready for a 20 minute history lesson plus some predictions for the future. Want to know more about scrum? You’ll be glued to every word as he tells stories of its early beginnings and how its processes have saved many a project.
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LiquidPlanner
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
“Dear Elizabeth: My project is running late to the point that our delivery date has moved significantly. I want to make sure that we’ve considered all the possible options for recovering the project before I finalize the new schedule. What should I consider before I deliver the news to my project sponsor?”. I hope that the date change doesn’t come as a surprise to your project sponsor.
Kiron Bondale
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
While it is usually Wally who openly expresses those thoughts which we normally keep to ourselves, Dilbert is letting his inner voice do the talking in today’s strip. Let’s imagine for a moment that Dilbert’s co-worker is part of a cross-functional team which Dilbert is part of. Dilbert’s response might seem unnecessarily blunt, but this behavior is not uncommon in those companies which place an undue emphasis on individual recognition or which don’t require manager
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ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Stakeholders are the people, groups or organizations that have a key interest in the outcome of a project. They can include department heads, investors, manufacturers, board members or simply team members. They are typically involved in the approval process and can either make a project difficult or extremely easy—depending on how well they’re managed via a stakeholder management plan.
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Proofhub
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Before talking about anything else, take a look at the workplace that communicates effectively. How A Healthy Workplace With Good Communication Looks Like Employees who communicate effectively at the workplace are courageous, innovative and disciplined. These three factors are levers of performance according to the communication survey for 2009/2010 of Watson Wyatt.
Project Risk Coach
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
How is it that some coaches, leaders, and yes even project managers can take a rag-tag group and shape them into a high-performing team? How do these individuals secure the physical resources? It’s not an accident. It starts with a resource management plan. What is a Resource Management Plan? The resource management plan is "the component of the project management plan that provides guidance on how project resources should be categorized, allocated, managed, and released.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Whether at home or at work, we all have goals. And to get there, we need action plans to get us started and keep us productive. What Is an Action Plan? What is an action plan? Generally, it’s a proposed strategy or course or action. Specifically, in project management, it’s a document that lists the steps needed to achieve a goal. That is, an action plan clarifies what resources you’ll need to reach that goal, makes a timeline for the tasks to get to that goal and determines wh
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
Much of what we do today relies on other people – other people who don’t work for us. Whether it was as part of a project or another professional interaction, I’m sure you have met colleagues who aren’t taking responsibility at work for their tasks. It’s a pain to work with coworkers who won’t step up. It means your job turns into micromanaging, spoon feeding and generally running around after people who probably earn quite enough to be operating in a more professional manner.
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
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
The Project Manager is typically concerned with day-to-day progress of the Development Team. They rarely (or never) miss a Daily Scrum, they’re involved during the Daily Scrum and it might just be that they’re asking individual team members what they’ve done, what they’re going to do and if there’s anything blocking them. The Project Manager tends to measure the success of the team in the form of increased Velocity.
The Lazy Project Manager
NOVEMBER 16, 2019
Is your business life ‘Volatile’? Well don’t panic, you are certainly not alone, but you should accept that you are part the ‘VUCA’ world today! V = Volatility: the nature and dynamics of change, and the nature and speed of change forces and change catalysts. Meaning: Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. In a Forbes article ‘What Does VUCA Really Mean?
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Have you ever felt like your mornings go to waste? Suddenly you’re glancing at the clock, and it’s almost lunchtime—and you have no work to show for the time that has gone by? Many business professionals struggle with this because they don’t have a good morning routine in place. A morning routine can make you a better individual, both personally and professionally!
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
In this short video, I talk about several things that are important to make sure 2020 gets off to a great start for you. We talk about: career goals planning for annual reviews setting boundaries for work life balance, and finding out when your projects are due to complete so you can make the best plans for the coming 12 months. None of this is rocket science.
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
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
What is a Collaborator? We all know them; Tiger Woods, Christiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, and LeBron James. Some of the best sports players in the world and they are all recognized for their great individual performance as an athlete. They have all won games, matches, rounds, championships, cups, and awards for their contributions and performance and so they must be amazing players in their own fields.
The Lazy Project Manager
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Is your business life ‘Uncertain’? Well don’t panic, you are certainly not alone, but you should accept that you are part the ‘VUCA’ world today! U = Uncertainty: the lack of predictability, the prospects for surprise, and the sense of awareness and understanding of issues and events. Meaning: Not able to be relied on; not known or definite. In a Forbes article ‘What Does VUCA Really Mean?
LiquidPlanner
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
I just finished the last chapter of Susanne Madsen’s piece on The Power of Project Leadership (2nd edition). I closed her exceptional book completely inspired and itching to get a copy in the hands of both LiquidPlanner employees and our customers. I’ve been a longtime student of both Project Management and of researchers like Brené Brown , who explore emotional intelligence with leadership.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Meetings need agendas. Agendas help with project communication – they ensure people know why they are turning up to a meeting and what they should be doing when they are there. Agendas and minutes go hand in hand. The agenda makes sure the meeting starts on a good footing. The minutes ensure everything is document and wrapped up effectively at the end.
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Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
What is a Subject Matter Expert? The Subject Matter Expert or SME is the expert in telling you how stuff works. Product Owners that favor this stance are a blessing and a curse. When you bring relevant domain knowledge to the Scrum Team, they can make more informed decisions and create a better plan to achieve (Sprint) Goals. It can also lead to a single point of knowledge, and rather than taking the stance of the Story Writer and forgoing discussion, this stance manifests itself as micro-m
The Digital Project Manager
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
This content is exclusive to DPM Pro Members! DPM Pro Members get: Instant access to. The post Workshop: Tools, Habits & Techniques for Successful Remote PMs appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Planview
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
How do you prioritize your work? Do you have a process to figure out what to do first or to identify the work that will bring the most value to the business? If your answer is “no,” keep reading; and if you answered “yes,” there is always room to improve. You may be surprised by what you find below. First, let’s acknowledge that it’s not easy to establish an effective prioritization process when your PMO and teams are in high demand.
MPUG
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Using Microsoft Project Online or Project Server is commonplace for many Project Managers and report writers alike. Of course, there are reports online which provide project or portfolio views. There are also useful reports in Project Professional, showing a single project. However, these are difficult to use when trying to combine other data sources or when doing heavy customization.
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Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
What is a Gatekeeper? The Gatekeeper is the single point of contact between the Scrum Team and the outside world. The Gatekeeper tends to block all connections between the Development Team and its stakeholders; all communication goes through him/her. The Gatekeeper may be acting as or really being an important Product Owner, because (s)he has to answer all the Development Teams’ questions, but really not having much time for the team.
Henny Portman
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Ard-Pieter de Man, Pieter Koene and Martijn Ars wrote the book How to survive the organizational revolution – A guide to agile contemporary operating models, platforms and ecosystems. In this book you get an overview of the new organizational design landscape. Forget the business unit or matrix organization. Self-organized, dynamic and externally oriented structures replace hierarchical, stable and internally oriented structures.
Inloox
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Over the years we have seen many implementations of project management software in companies. And although the basic conditions were often identical (similar project sizes, the same software, committed project managers, etc.), not all projects are successful in the long term. Therefore, we asked ourselves what project managers do differently in successful software implementations and identified a number of success factors.
MPUG
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Reducing the Risk of Project Shortcomings. Project teams usually do their own (early) Partial Testing, which consists of unit and function testing. Unfortunately when the early phase is completed, the same project team may be tempted to go on and test their own projects’ component, system, and regression. This testing phase; however, should really be completed by a third set of independent eyes.
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
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Creating the Stances of the Product Owner. With the launch of a brand-new Product Owner-Advanced class (including certification) coming up, we want to introduce you to some new and unpublished content: The Stances of the Product Owner. In this article, we’ll share an overview of both the preferred and the misunderstood Stances of the Product Owner.
Online PM Courses
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Project Management is an excellent career. But organizations want a short-hand to know what you know. That's where qualifications come in handy. The post Certification for Project Managers – 5 Tips | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Workamajig
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
A project timeline is a key part of any project manager’s arsenal. Learn how to make one in this article. Where does your project currently stand? How much work has been completed? How much remains to be done? A project timeline answers all these questions. It visualizes the project’s progress, letting anyone - even laypeople - get a better understanding of the project.
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