Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2024

There are no shortcuts in project work really, but wouldn’t it be nice if we had a few ways to speed things up? I’m delighted to be partnering with BrightWork today to bring you 15 of my favorite time-saving tips for work and productivity hints (and there are some free templates for you to grab – scroll down). Hone your time management skills with these tried-and-tested techniques to make the most of your time (and energy levels). 1.

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Green Project Management

JULY 1, 2024

Every hero has a great origin story, defining their journey and the impact they make on the world. Superman, an alien from the planet Krypton, was sent to Earth as a baby and grew up to become a symbol of hope and justice. Batman witnessed the tragic murder of his parents, which drove him to […] The post The Origin of the Project Sustainability Management Plan appeared first on Insights into Sustainability and Project Management.

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Online PM Courses

JUNE 30, 2024

Any seasoned Project Manager will quickly learn that there's no escaping project politics. So, you need political acumen in your toolkit. The post Political Acumen: How to Win the Game of Project Politics appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Musings on Project Management

JULY 1, 2024

If you are in the project management (read: risk management) business, one of the best books that describes the philosophy and foundation for modern risk management is Peter L. Bernstein's "Against the Gods: the remarkable story of risk".Against the Gods is historical, somewhat philosophical, and void of math!

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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ActiveCollab

JULY 1, 2024

In project management, the significance of annual planning cannot be overstated. It serves as the compass that guides teams toward their goals, providing a structured roadmap for success. Yearly planning is not merely a routine exercise but a strategic endeavor to align objectives, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient execution and optimal outcomes.

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Celoxis

JULY 2, 2024

Project management software is an enterprise software tool used for project planning, scheduling, organizing, resource allocation, and change management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2024

Process mapping creates value as it helps people understand the business context of the work they are doing. One tool to do this is the SIPOC diagram, which I use and I learned about on my Black Belt training. Get a free PowerPoint SIPOC diagram template. Join the Project Management Resource Library to get the template and lots of other free project management templates, checklists, and guides.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 30, 2024

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, organizations continuously seek ways to enhance their productivity, flexibility, and ability to deliver value. Agile ways of working have emerged as a popular approach to address these challenges, but there are still many misconceptions about what Agile truly represents. This article aims to clarify these misconceptions by exploring what Agile is not and what Agile is, providing a clearer understanding of its principles and practices.

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Wrike

JULY 1, 2024

Strategic planning is an ongoing process that defines your business goals and creates a roadmap for achieving them. Done well, strategic planning will help you focus on your long-term business development, instead of just reacting to changes and challenges in the market. Strategic planning is important for: Creating a framework to track your progress Defining the KPIs to measure your performance effectively Identifying and eliminating mistakes in your planning Proactively identifying new opportu

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 2, 2024

Gantt charts are one of the most versatile project management tools there are as they can help plan, schedule and track projects. However, not all Gantt chart software has the features needed. That’s why we’ve reviewed some of the best Gantt chart software alternatives to help make a more informed decision. In this blog, we’ll go over the key features and pros and cons of a Canva Gantt chart, as well as some alternatives that can be used instead.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 4, 2024

What is parametric estimation? Parametric estimating is a form of project estimation that works for time, resource and cost estimates. It uses parameters (characteristics) to create estimates based on what you already know, so in that respect it’s useful for a project manager because it’s reliable. You get accurate data because they are data-based and thought-through – it’s a quantitative approach.

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Scrum.org

JULY 1, 2024

I was delighted to share some insights on the Scrum.Org webinar , with Mirko Kleiner and Eric Naiburg. The topic of the webcast was "Procurement and Supply Chain in Agile Transformations: Emerging Trends 2024". During the webcast there was the opportunity to ask questions. Due to the time limit we did not have the opportunity to answer all the questions.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr.Harold Kerzner In “ The Connected Future Business Culture: The Maturing Project Sponsorship ”, a paper published by Dr. Harold Kerzner and Dr. Al Zeitoun in the PM World Journal , Vol. XI, Issue I, January, we dive into the importance of this critical role that enables strategic excellence, namely the champion and/or sponsor for strategic transformation initiatives.

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 4, 2024

Acumatica has many modules for construction. However, Acumatica Construction Edition isn’t a fully functioning construction project management software. While construction general contractors can use Acumatica’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to manage operations, they’ll need integrations to share construction project data. Let’s look at how integrations for the Acumatica Construction Edition can give general contractors and their teams the best of both worlds.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 2, 2024

Are you leaving a role, and thinking about how to manage transferring your client work to a colleague? Here’s how to do a smooth handover process, and there’s an email template below you can use to tell clients that you are moving on. Why are you writing the email? First, let’s get clear on why you want to write the handover mail. Normally, when I’ve had to let clients (or vendors) know that I’m going to be out for a while it’s because either: I am leaving the job and want to reassure them that

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Scrum.org

JULY 2, 2024

This blog has been produced in collaboration between Patricia Kong , Glaudia Califano and David Spinks. In Scrum, the Sprint Review event is when the Scrum Team collaborates with stakeholders by inspecting the work that was completed during the Sprint and discussing how to move forward in a valuable way. However, in our experience, it is rare that teams get the full value that they should from their Sprint Reviews.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

By Dr. Leon Herszon Join Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Dr. Al Zeitoun, Global Leader and author in Strategy Execution, Operational Excellence, Organizational Development, Sustainable Transformations, and Program Management. Explore insights on organizational strategy, innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and effective program management in one of the largest global multi-industry companies.

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JULY 5, 2024

Companies specializing in professional services are often employed to shepherd organizational change. That doesn’t mean there isn’t resistance to change. Resistance to change is almost always hand-in-hand with change as it’s human nature. How can professional services or anyone combat resistance to change? First, one must understand it and the various types of ways that it expresses itself.

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Ganttic

JULY 1, 2024

Ever wonder what kind of impact our vehicles have on the environment? Everything from the energy they consume, to the pollutants they leave behind… The Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics (LAT) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) wonders about that too. As part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, LAT focuses on the environmental impacts of transport, pollutant emissions from engines, vehicles and vessels, and new technologies in electrified powertrains as well as in alternat

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Scrum.org

JULY 4, 2024

The Planning Performance Domain in traditional project management provides a framework for organized and coordinated project progression. However, in transitioning to a Scrum Master role, the approach to planning undergoes a significant shift. Scrum embraces a more adaptive, iterative planning process, acknowledging the fallacy of small numbers - the idea that increased detail in long-term planning often leads to larger margins of error.

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Velociteach

JULY 3, 2024

I authored my first project management article 10 years ago. A mentor recommended I start writing to launch my transition from managing project organizations to teaching. Writing those early articles was challenging. Reducing complex ideas into writing is a skill requiring practice and discipline. I did not anticipate having so much to say. However, project […] The post Project Management: 10-Year Retrospective appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 3, 2024

The adage says nothing is constant but change. It might be a cliche, but those who ignore it are doomed to learn a lesson the hard way. When managing projects, change management helps to avoid its negative effects, and a change readiness assessment is one of the ways how it does this. Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes.

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NimbleWork

JULY 4, 2024

Too many teams in too many organizations use spreadsheets , notepads and email to plan and track the work they do. This results in lost time tracking the latest versions of work plans, documents and deliverables, lost knowledge and learning when people leave, and high cost of project governance. Using a project/ work management platform helps harness two critical organizational assets – especially for Knowledge organizations – knowledge and people.

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Scrum.org

JULY 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, Scrum has emerged as one of the most popular frameworks for Agile development. Despite its widespread adoption, many misconceptions exist about what Scrum truly entails. Understanding the essence of Scrum is crucial for teams and organizations to harness its full potential and achieve their goals efficiently.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

By Maureen Jesuthasan Business Relationship Management is a business framework that strategically nurtures positive relationships to achieve three capabilities: driving value, evolving culture and building partnerships. Many organizations don’t have a centralized approach to achieving business value, causing divisions in culture, workplace silos and waste.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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