Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
(This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure.). What is a method in project management? A method is how you do something. It’s the way you achieve a result; the steps you take to get the output or the deliverable. Think back to when you did science experiments at school. I had to write out the method, explaining how I did the experiment including the steps I used and the equipment that was needed.
Musings on Project Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The question is posed: Is negative feedback good or evil?Answer: Good!Really? Yes, 'negative' is good.Ooops: did I mention what feedback is? Generally it is a sample or portion of an outcome, or something quite similar but directly related to an outcome.Here's the thing: 'Positive' feedback is reinforcing, agreed, but that may not be a good thing.
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ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
No matter what industry you’re in, the one constant throughout the project life cycle of a project is paperwork. There is always plenty of paperwork to create, have approved, file and finally archive. All of those project management documents are important, but the Statement of Work (SOW) is easily one of the most important because it’s made at the outset of a project and outlines everything that needs to go into your project.
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. In the previous part of this series, we already explained the basic core competencies and principles needed to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise. Although the Scaled Agile Framework was designed to provide a simple introduction with a lot of familiar terms, roles, and methods, the concept is so broad that it may seem very
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
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Make yourself look good and you'll have a job and an army of ill-wishers; highlight and exploit your client’s brilliance and you’ll have a job and an army of fans. – Quoting myself. We are hired to give our clients solutions that work, not to ask endless questions! I hear this emotional expression and its endless variations from a lot of agile coaches, including those at the top of the food chain of the agile world.
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ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
If you’re looking to start or grow a business (or just keep a business profitable), you need a business plan. But not all plans are the same. If you need to define your business and its objectives, you need to use organizational planning. That planning provides a clear path forward. When you organize the various departments of your business, everyone knows what their function is—and the tasks and processes necessary to achieve your business goals.
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. In the previous part of this series, we already explained the basic core competencies and principles needed to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise. Although the Scaled Agile Framework was designed to provide a simple introduction with a lot of familiar terms, roles, and methods, the concept is so broad that it may seem very
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
TL; DR: Agile Coaches vs. Scrum Masters. Do We Need Agile Coaches when Practicing Scrum? Don’t get me wrong; my LinkedIn profile states “Professional Scrum Trainer, Agile Coach, and Scrum Master,” as ‘agile coach’ is an important search term. (Many seem to confuse agile coach with Scrum Master or believe both terms can be used interchangeably. However, that should not be a reason to reduce your chances of meeting a new employer or client.).
Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
We’d all like to lead projects from start to finish, but the reality is that often times the project manager who kicked it off won’t be the one who turns the lights off at the end. Steve McQueen said “We deal in lead, friend” and a fitting motto for project managers is “We deal in change” and that includes our own role.
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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Projects require an implementation plan, and that plan requires an implementation schedule. A schedule defines when project phases will start and end. Those dates might change depending on risk and constraints, but without an implementation schedule, things quickly go off track. Getting your strategic plan into action requires an implementation schedule.
Proofhub
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Source: [link] According to an O.C. Tanner Learning Group white paper , 79% of people who quit their jobs say they did so due to “lack of appreciation.” Furthermore, a poll by Gallup revealed that out of the one billion full-time workers globally, only 15% of them are actively engaged at work , meaning 85% of them dislike their job?—?and more specifically, their boss.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Every Scrum team is different. Even when two teams seem to have similar challenges, similar products, and similar environment, they would not be actually the same. So your approach will change depending on the situation. I often say that the best answer a Scrum Master can give to an open-ended question is “It depends…”. However, you need to know where to start.
Inloox
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Did you know that the word brainstorming is derived from the phrase "using the brain to storm a problem"? The goal is to find an optimal solution to a problem through intensive creative thinking - and preferably together in a group. Today, brainstorming is one of the classic creativity techniques. Whether in a meeting or when planning a private birthday party - brainstorming takes place in all areas of life and already exists in many different versions and variants.
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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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Resources are what you need to execute your project plan—people, equipment and materials. Managing those resources is part of how you deliver a successful project. Each task in your project plan will have project resources like people, time and a budget attached. Therefore, you must know their availability to schedule them. That’s a resource constraint, and project managers must learn how to manage those constraints in order to keep the project moving forward.
Proofhub
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
When you own a business, it’s important to keep your employees and colleagues on track so you can hit your goals. Of course, this is sometimes easier said than done, but there are some steps you can take to turn sluggish employees into a productive workforce. So, in this article, we will dive into five ways you can deal with a lazy or unproductive team and fix the problem quickly. 1.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
. Scrum.org developed its Evidence-Based Management (EBM) practices placing a strong emphasis on goals and experimentation. EBM's key value areas are also important, but the critical focus is on goals and how to use them to achieve further organizational gain. This part I of a three-part series will focus on goals. We’ll examine how the goals set out in the EBM guide correspond to the Scrum Guide and some tools and formats for setting workable goals.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
WorkFlowy is an incredible organizational tool that you can use to create interactive lists and outlines to help you in your personal and professional life. The application is a text-based list creation application that lets you create different nested bulleted lists that help you make sure that all of your important tasks and thoughts are stored safely for when you want to look at them.
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.
Planview
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
How does a large enterprise cultivate a single source of truth across teams, departments, continents, and solutions? Planview enlisted not one, but two global Fortune 500 customers to tell their transformation stories during a “ Fireside Chat: Power of Having One Single Source of Truth.” Each company is a trailblazer in evolving PPM to meet stakeholder needs and achieve strategic objectives.
Project Bliss
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
As a project manager and team lead, creating psychological safety is an essential part of creating and maintaining high-performing teams. What is Psychological Safety? Psychological safety refers to feeling like we have permission to express our thoughts and feelings, even those that may seem unpopular or controversial. It also includes having access to information about others’ actions and decisions.
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Scrum is founded on empirical process control, and inspection is one of the three pillars. Each of the Scrum Artifacts is inspected in one or more Scrum Events to detect undesired variances. If you feel something isn’t running as expected, have a good look with your team at your Artifacts what could be going on. Inspection is about detecting undesirable variances in progressing towards agreed goals.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
When we talk about software project management in a conversation related to the organizational paradigm, it usually comprises of all of the things from software development, documenting the whole process, testing every single element, and delivering the finished product on time. And while every single project manager working in the industry knows about the importance of software project management and how it helps to develop your project easily and seamlessly, not everyone gets it right all the
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.
Musings on Project Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
I was recently directed toward an interesting site (blog, presentations, etc) by Simon Brown, and his download presentation about "sketching the architecture" that more or less reinforces my idea that: "If you can't draw it, you can't build it." Box modelFrom this idea flows my "box model" approach to setting down high level narrative (business story with context), major functions (boxes) and.
PM Times
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In late 2019/early 2020, the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (DEHSP) developed a comprehensive strategic plan that outlined the key focus areas, objectives, and milestones the division planned to accomplish by 2024. The strategic plan was being disseminated right as the world was grappling with the uncertainty, fear, and panic of the COVID-19 […].
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
A few years back I wrote 2 popular posts that talked about the best Scrum Masters I ever worked with. This time around I am going to share some stories about the best Product Owners I have encountered. The first Product Owner (Matthew) was successful because he was empowered. You can read more about Matthew – The Empowered Product Owner. The 2nd Product Owner, Gerry was not empowered but was still successful.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Whenever we think about successful companies and businesses in the organizational paradigm, we always think that they are just well-oiled machines that are run on increased productivity and generating a ridiculous amount of revenue. But in reality, there is so much more to it than that. The most successful companies that are operating in the organizational world are the places that institutionalize the process of keeping their employees feeling more engaged with their work.
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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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