MPUG
AUGUST 7, 2023
In the fast-paced world of project management, innovation is an indispensable element for survival and success. Jeff Tobbe, renowned author of “Coloring Outside the Lines,” presents an eye-opening concept that caught my attention during a PMI World Congress a few years ago : Business Professional Innovation Deficiency Syndrome (BPIDS). BPIDS illustrates a shortfall in the innovative aspect of leadership.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. BURNOUT GROWTH For decades, people have been plagued with the fear of burnout. The importance of understanding burnout and its effects appeared in psychosocial literature in the 1970s [Freudenberger (1974), and Maslach (1976)]. The focus was on burnout in people who were working. Since that time, models have been created to measure levels of burnout [Maslach and Jackson (1981), and Kristensen et al. (2005)].
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Kiron Bondale
AUGUST 7, 2023
I’ve almost finished reading “ Gigs, Hustles & Temps ” by Jason Foster which is about precarious work and the negative impacts it creates on individuals, their families and society in general. While we might think of precarious work as something limited to Uber drivers, home cleaners and other gig workers, such work covers multiple industries spanning both public and private sector employment.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 8, 2023
Project portfolio management software differs from project management software in that the former has to oversee many projects while the latter only involves one project. That’s going to require specific project portfolio management tools that can manage all those projects at once. To understand which is the best project portfolio management software for your organization, let’s first list the must-have project portfolio management tools and why they’re so important.
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TechEmpower - Project Management
AUGUST 7, 2023
What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? What does the role demand? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Exploring new technologies? Increasing competitive advantage? The answer is: it depends. The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. Here’s a graphic from Socal CTO that illustrates the roles as they change over time: In its earliest days, a startup’s top need is often to produce a product.
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Online PM Courses
AUGUST 6, 2023
We often describe Project Management as a methodology-driven profession. And there are a lot of Project Management methodologies. The post Guide to Project Management Methodologies: Which One is Best for You? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
GoSkills
AUGUST 9, 2023
The critical path method uses project scheduling to determine the sequence and duration of activities, and their relationships. Learn how to master this technique.
PM Times
AUGUST 9, 2023
This article was cowritten by Lucas Marshall and Robert LaCosse of Milwaukee Tool. Construction companies know the importance of integrating their systems (e.g., 85.1% of owners viewed mobile integrations as a “very important” or “important” priority in the 2021 ConTech Report). Yet, full-system integration remains an industry challenge – a global KPMG study revealed […] The post Five Ways Construction Companies Can Avoid “Technical Debt” appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webi
Green Project Management
AUGUST 7, 2023
The GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management is a valuable resource for project managers and organizations. The P5 Standard focuses on understanding and managing the potential impacts of your project on the environment, society, and economy. Although its practices are clear and straightforward, we often receive requests for additional context.
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
AUGUST 7, 2023
A contract and a project charter might sound similar, but they are not the same. Many organizations overlook the need for a project charter once a contract exists, but each of these documents carries its own value. Keep reading to find out what they are, what they’re for, and how they differ. Contracts and Project Charters in Practice Have you ever organized a fun trip for your family or friends?
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 10, 2023
Can anything make a project manager’s heart sink faster than being told that they need to give a project presentation to the board of directors? The pressure. The responsibility. Sure, you’re happy that the directors of the company trust you enough that they want your input in the project, but having to present in front of these powerful players is making your stress levels spike.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 9, 2023
Original French version here. Context You only have to read Scrum Master job descriptions to observe the importance given to facilitation in organizations' applications. Employers expect the Scrum Master to facilitate Scrum events. But is this expectation legitimate or even relevant? Pros of having a clearly identified facilitator When companies make the effort to find out what agility and Scrum are really all about, they realize just how far-reaching the changes in mental models are.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 7, 2023
There is a growing threat that the person to whom you are video conferencing is really a deep fake. For projects, this threat arises in recruiting strangers remotely by video call, but also in other situations when the 'familiar face' is really fake. (But I know that person! How could the image I'm seeing be fake?
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.
International Institute for Learning
AUGUST 10, 2023
Working with Toxic Project Team Members By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Abstract Often, project managers find themselves without the option to select their collaboration partners during project execution. In due course, all project managers encounter individuals who lack engagement and exhibit harmful behaviors. These individuals openly critique the company, their teammates, and the projects, all the while showing no inclination to amend their conduct.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 9, 2023
Timesheet management is an essential part of human resources and business management. Time management is also critical to project management. Whatever type of work you do, if there are teams or employees, then you need a timesheet for time tracking and expense tracking. Using an employee timesheet is only part of timesheet management. Before we get into how to manage timesheets and the timesheet management software that can help you do this more efficiently, let’s define some of the terms to get
Scrum.org
AUGUST 9, 2023
Imagine standing before a room filled with Project Management professionals at a conference, sharing insights gained from your experience. As you deliver your speech, you realize that Scrum and Project Management, despite their apparent differences, face a myriad of common challenges. This revelation sparks a deeper understanding of how these challenges unite the two methods.
Productivity Land
AUGUST 9, 2023
Photo by Rahul Chakraborty on Unsplash Mobile applications have become a powerful force in the quickly changing world of technology, revolutionizing how companies conduct business and engage with their clients. Statistics say there are 8.93 million mobile apps today, and the biggest app stores, such as the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, have 3.553 million and 1.642 million apps.
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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?
Proofhub
AUGUST 9, 2023
Process Improvement Methodologies Whether you have defined it or not, every business has processes. No matter if you are running a bakery or smartphone manufacturing company, all businesses go through a set of activities to complete a business function. The scale and complexity may vary, but the essentials are the same — all businesses have processes.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 10, 2023
Tasks are the building blocks of your work and your projects. You need to manage them in order to manage work at large. The problem is, it’s easy to get overwhelmed in day-to-day tasks. That’s why you need good task management techniques to be successful. What Is a Task Management Technique? A task management technique is a practical way to manage your tasks better.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 7, 2023
Boost Efficiency with Scrum In today's digital age, enterprises must respond swiftly to market changes to maintain competitiveness. To retain a competitive edge, businesses must consistently deliver high-value products to their customers in the shortest possible lead times. This requirement translates into improving the flow of value through Scrum—a process framework popular in Agile product development.
Productivity Land
AUGUST 7, 2023
The business enterprise and the financial performance are these aspects that are used to evaluate the overall potential of any company. EBITDA is one that is used commonly to analyze these terms. EBITDA stands for the earning before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This technique provides you with the best solution to compare your business and evaluate how much your investment makes a profit as well as you can also compute how the business enterprise and interpret the EBITDA.
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Leading Answers
AUGUST 9, 2023
Suitability filters are models that offer simplified views of a decision-making process. They help people identify and discuss the variables at play and make a recommendation. The British statistician George Box said it best “ All models are wrong, but some models are useful.” A good model provides insights, usually a basic view of how something works or the interactions between variables.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 10, 2023
Think of the word “Present- ing” and consider your clients: they want you, the expert, to provide them with the information they want and need. If you think of your presentation as if you’re giving them a “present” (literally, your expertise), you can re-frame the meeting in a way that fills you with the confidence you need to communicate effectively.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 10, 2023
In software development, an increasingly prevalent phenomenon is the adoption of agile methodologies, akin to individuals embarking on fitness journeys through gym memberships. However, a striking parallel between the two realms can be drawn – the misuse and under-utilization of the tools at disposal. The essence of this analogy reflects a more fundamental notion: the gap between intention and implementation.
Productivity Land
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the digital age, customer support has become a critical aspect of any online business. It’s the backbone of customer retention and a key differentiator in a crowded marketplace. With the right strategies, you can transform your customer support from a mere function to a full-fledged customer experience that drives loyalty and growth. The main reason why customer support is important is that it fosters growth.
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.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Mark Cruth In the wild world of distributed work, getting your team to collaborate like a well-oiled machine can sometimes feel like a real uphill battle. Picture this: your team is scattered all over the place, some on the other side of the globe, and collaboration and connection issues are running rampant. No one knows what’s going on, everyone is making assumptions about who’s doing what, and the latest team survey shows that people are feeling lonelier than ever before.
Atlassian Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
Ever open up your browser with immense dred trying to find the last tab you were working on? Stats show that up to 9% of work time for the average worker is spent reorienting after switching between dozens of tabs, windows, or apps. While collaboration tools were made to make us more productive on the surface, the frequent toggling, clicking, and expanding often derails our focus to achieve a single task.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 11, 2023
In today’s rapidly changing world, organizations need to be able to adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities. Agile transformation is the act of fundamentally changing an organization to be more agile, flexible, and responsive. Business leaders, project managers, and agile delivery team members will find this information essential for helping their organization stay ahead of the competition and succeed in the 21st century.
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