How to Use the SCARF Framework to Manage Change on Projects
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 10, 2019
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Prioritizing Tasks: Strategies Every Manager Needs to Know
Teamweek
JUNE 12, 2019
“Where do I begin?”. This is the first thing I ask myself when I reach the office each morning. Not too long ago, it sounded more like a lament. Today, it’s a call to action, and I’m always up for the challenge. Although all projects need defined priorities, the organizing process is easier said than done. When you manage creative projects like I do, you can count on chaos being the natural order of things.
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5 Ways to Sneak in More Exercise at Work
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 12, 2019
Feeling out of shape? Switching from a spreadsheet to social media doesn’t count as exercise at work. Taking a bathroom break doesn’t count as an aerobic workout, either. The truth is you sit in a car to get to most jobs, where you spend the day tethered to a desk. That might be good for your financial well-being, but it can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
What Is Hive? Detailed Hive Project Management Tool Overview
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 10, 2019
What is Hive? Read on to discover how Hive works—what problems it can help you. The post What Is Hive? Detailed Hive Project Management Tool Overview appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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Kanban/Flow - The Scrum Master's Not-So-Secret Weapon
Scrum.org
JUNE 14, 2019
We've all seen it. The Scrum Team that goes through the motions, implements all the mechanics of Scrum, and still when we look at what's going on it doesn't feel right. Steve Porter fondly named it Believably Bad Scrum. I call it Scrum Theater. Barry and Christian call it Zombie Scrum. There are many names for this because every experienced Scrum practitioner has seen it way too often. .
What Is Confirmation Bias and How Is It Affecting Your Career?
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 11, 2019
The mind is the instrument we use to perceive and process reality, but sometimes it can’t be trusted to act on its best behalf. How can we trust ourselves and our senses to lead us accurately and without bias? That’s an issue everyone must face, both personally and professionally. To improve our decision-making, let’s just focus on one issue that can stymie our perception, confirmation bias.
Discover The Best Advertising Agency Software of 2019
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 14, 2019
Learn what to consider to choose the right advertising agency software, read simple summaries of what each tool does, and get answers to agency software FAQ. The post Discover The Best Advertising Agency Software of 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Risk: the second thing you do
Musings on Project Management
JUNE 13, 2019
Managing risk? Can you imagine there's risk to manage? Here's the second thing you do: Evaluate the slack. What's to evaluate? You might think the most important thing about slack is how much is there; what do I have to work with? Nope Whatever you've got, the most important thing is sequence and position.
Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
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.
What makes Scrum Masters successful? Insights from a conversation between 30 Scrum Masters
Scrum.org
JUNE 11, 2019
During a recent meetup of The Liberators Network, we got together with 30 enthusiastic Scrum Masters. Together, we explored what made our success possible. We used a string of Liberating Structures to explore three aspects; what has your professional journey looked like up to this point ( Drawing Together )? What made your past successes possible ( Appreciative Interviews )?
Mindmapping with InLoox: 7 Mind Maps for Project Management
Inloox
JUNE 14, 2019
More than a tool for notes Mind maps are quickly labeled as a simple note-taking or brainstorming tool. The powerful visualization tool hides much more than nodes, subnodes and connections. Mindmapping is very flexible and adapts to different scenarios and needs. This flexibility and freedom supports particularly creative processes and thus creates real added value in various project phases.
Review of Product Development Books
Leading Answers
JUNE 9, 2019
Now that a software “Done” Milestone is more like a Tombstone. If you work in an industry that has digital products and services then the Product Development trend will impact you. As software becomes more critical to business operations and product offerings we are seeing that software projects do not end. Many organizations are transitioning to become software focussed organizations that offer specialized services.
11 Critical Project Management Metrics Every Agency Needs to Track
Workamajig
JUNE 11, 2019
Keeping tabs on project management metrics is crucial for optimizing your agency. This article looks at the 11 most important project management KPIs you need to track and why. Peter Drucker may have said it half a century ago, but the old adage still rings true: “If you can measure it, you can improve it.”. This is all the more true for project management where you’re usually dealing with a mix of hard and soft data.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Why Scrum Is Awesome for Project Managers
Scrum.org
JUNE 9, 2019
"I am a project manager. What is my role now that we are moving to Scrum?”. This is a common question in my Professional Scrum classes. It often comes up right after we discuss that there are three roles in Scrum, and project manager is not one of them. In this post, I share my story of discovering Scrum after starting my career as a project manager in a waterfall world.
Mindmapping with InLoox: 7 Mind Maps for Project Management
Inloox
JUNE 14, 2019
More than a tool for notes Mind maps are quickly labeled as a simple note-taking or brainstorming tool. The powerful visualization tool hides much more than nodes, subnodes and connections. Mindmapping is very flexible and adapts to different scenarios and needs. This flexibility and freedom supports particularly creative processes and thus creates real added value in various project phases.
Manage This! Jen Morrisey Featured on Project Management Podcast
LiquidPlanner
JUNE 11, 2019
“The workplace, rather, is rapidly evolving, as is the PM role, and I think project managers today face so many challenges as well as opportunities…. I think the core challenge is that they’re asked to do more with less resources, so now more than ever, they need to use their resources in the most optimal way.”. Last month, Jen Morrisey, LiquidPlanner’s vice president of product, was a guest on Velociteach’s Manage This podcast, where she spoke about her background in project management consulti
4 Signs Your Project Intake Process Is Outdated
Wrike
JUNE 13, 2019
Remember the episode of “I Love Lucy” where she’s working in a chocolate factory and can’t keep up with the influx of chocolate coming down the conveyor belt? ?. Sometimes that’s how it feels when you’re trying to handle the deluge of incoming projects. In a survey from RingCentral on communication app overload in the workplace, 70% of workers said the volume of communication they receive is a top challenge.
Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders
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.
Develop Strategies to Quickly Respond to Future Challenges with Critical Uncertainties
Scrum.org
JUNE 14, 2019
Scrum is a framework that thrives on complexity. This could be complexity related to software development, product development or something else in which there is more unknown than known. By working empirically, the unknown is discovered by building small increments in an iterative rhythm. Continuously validating assumptions about what to build and how to build it.
Signs that Your Project Management Process Needs an Update
EasyProjects
JUNE 10, 2019
At one point your projects used to work out great, but suddenly things don’t seem to be going too well. Maybe the types of projects your team handles have changed or the team itself has changed, or maybe it’s just a sign of the times. Whatever the case, here are five signals from the universe that indicate your project management process is due for a refresh.
Review User Story Mapping
Henny Portman
JUNE 8, 2019
Jeff Patton wrote the book User Story Mapping. Story mapping it’s a tool to enable your team to hold better conversations about the project throughout the development process. Your team will learn to come away with a shared understanding of what you’re attempting to build and why. The book offers 18 chapters: The big picture. This chapter will help to get a basic understanding of a story map and what it means to tell stories.
10 Most Effective Project Management Behaviors
Epicflow Blog
JUNE 14, 2019
Project management style can define how successful a company is in the long run. Trent Wood , our guest author, describes the 10 most powerful PM behaviors. Trent has vast experience in project management. He led the development and international release of Siebel 7.0 (the first web-based CRM), built and managed a project portfolio management system at Symantec in R&D, and launched the Kodak international web application for photo sharing and printing.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
How Can Creative Project Management Software Minimize Different Issues in Web Design Teams?
ProProfs Project Management
JUNE 13, 2019
Managing a web design team is no easy thing to do. Depending on a client, web designers might face different challenges at every stage of the process, from initial briefing to presenting the final result. However, the main and most crucial challenge is to set up a process. Setting up a web design process requires thorough planning and management. A project manager needs to make sure that their team won’t miss the deadlines, won’t blow the budget, and won’t struggle with cooperation and communica
6 Best Gantt Chart Examples For Project Managers
Proofhub
JUNE 11, 2019
Say Hello To These Gantt Chart Examples Finishing a project on time and on budget is every manager’s goal. But instead of setting yourself and your team up for success?—?Are you still struggling to figure out who’s responsible for what part of the project, and when? Do you often have to remind your team members about their task lists and deadlines? Is your client texting you incessantly for project progress update?
130 Top Project Management Influencers of 2019
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 12, 2019
The post 130 Top Project Management Influencers of 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Creating a Training Plan
Design2Train
JUNE 10, 2019
Creating a Training Plan Need help preparing your new training plan? The Design2Train team is an experienced group of training professionals who can assist you and your team with preparing a workable training plan that prioritizes and places emphasis on what is important to you.Whether you are new to the training job or an experienced […].
Navigating Chaos in Project Management
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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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