GanttPRO Project Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The arsenal of project management tools looks incomplete without milestones. This vital tool helps project teams to identify what must be done to achieve their goals and boost their productivity. […]. The post 14 Project Milestones Examples first appeared on GanttPRO.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Sometimes projects can seem a bit overwhelming. I know – I’ve cried with frustration after a meeting where totally the wrong people put together an unachievable plan. Complexity adds to the overwhelm. Not only are you feeling that the project is like a cat you can’t get in the carry case to take the vet, but there are a ton of other complicating factors.
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Online PM Courses
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Could you survive on Mars? This is, to a large extent, a Project Management question. nd the answer is about your attitude to problem-solving. The post Could Your Survive on Mars? Problem-Solving | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
For a project to be successful, you need to get organized. By providing structure to your project scope, you get some control over the project work and increase the chance that you’ll succeed. Before you get started, you need to figure out every step in the project scope. That’s where a work package comes in. What Is a Work Package? A work package is a sequence of activities that leads to a deliverable when using a work breakdown structure (WBS). to map your project scope.
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Inloox
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Mind mapping is a well-known allround method for decision-making, creativity and structuring processes. The technique was invented in the 1970s by the british author Tony Buzan, with the aim to achieve an accelerated information processing and storage through this brain-friendly visualization. To this day, mind mapping is considered a popular visualization method in various fields.
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Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
I have had the opportunity to work with some truly amazing teams that have achieved pretty amazing outcomes. One thing that every team has had in common is that, at one time, they were new to Scrum. When I engage with teams to discuss implementing the Scrum framework, they often raise potential impediments to adopting Scrum. Below are the five most common objections to Scrum and why they don’t hold any weight. .
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
All businesses must make money in order to remain solvent and stay in business. The need for profitability is clear—how you get there is the tricky part. One way is to deliver more value to your customers while creating less waste for the business. This is commonly called lean project management. What Is Lean Project Management? Lean project management focuses on delivering a manufacturing project with more value and less waste.
Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’ve likely run into the term the “Great Resignation” If you work for a mid to large-sized company, chances are at least a few of your staff have decided to exit stage left and only rarely will these departures not cause some business impacts. So what should you do if you are managing a project and discover that one or more of your team members will be departing prematurely?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Sol Benady is a management consultant, Fintech entrepreneur, and program manager working in the banking sector. He started his career as an auditor in London, trained with E&Y where he qualified as an accountant, and then moved into consulting for retail and investment banking for a wide range of projects and clients. In 2015 he moved into banking and spent time working on, amongst other things, Brexit plans for the bank.
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 20, 2021
TL; DR: Estimates Are Useful, Just Ditch the Numbers. Many people dislike estimating work items as estimates supposedly open the path to the misuse of velocity by the managers, reintroducing Taylorism, micro-management, and excessive reporting through the backdoor. To them, for example, the proponents of #noestimates, estimates conflict with basic ideas of agile product development such as self-management, becoming outcome-focused, or leaving the feature factory for good.
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Time is not on your side when it comes to project management. Work piles up and deadlines approach quickly. While project managers haven’t figured out how to bend time and space to their bidding, there are time management techniques that you can use to manage the time you spend on tasks. No, it’s not science fiction, it’s project time management.
The Digital Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
This resource planning software review covers 10 tools and all the info you need: pros and cons, pricing, features, integrations, and screenshots to help you choose something that fits your needs. The post 10 Best Resource Planning Software Tools In 2021 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
I know you love free project management templates. Here are 10 of the most-clicked free templates from this site. Enjoy! Project initiation templates. How to take over an existing project with free checklist. 9 Essential project management documents with free templates : This is a bumper guide to the most important documents you need for managing your projects.
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
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a very popular question in Scrum circles: Why Do Organizations Fail at Scrum? During their discussion, Ryan and Todd discuss the tendency for organizations and teams to fail to adapt. Check out the video, leave a comment and let them know what you think.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Nowadays everyone is in a hurry. They just want to get things done quickly but sadly, all of us are scribble monkeys whenever it comes to remembering stuff in our personal and professional life. You might be wondering “what is the relation between getting things done and remembering stuff?”. Well, it all comes down to task management and understanding the importance of some sort of organization in your daily activities.
Musings on Project Management
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
So, you work in project communications, perhaps directly for the PM. Great job, and it can be a lot of fun being creative.In the 'old days', that probably meant long-form press releases and updates to the project web page or communications dashboard.Today, it's those plus social media; scripts and plans for podcasts and videos; and other duties as assigned (ODAS)But, if you're a ghost writer for.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Beyond Collaboration Overload by Rob Cross is the book that will change how you think about working with others. Everyone expects us to collaborate, all the time. Team structures are flatter; teams are self-managing. Being good at collaborating is just part of the job. Except no one teaches how to do it well. This book is not a guide to how to collaborate efficiently.
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Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
If you've heard of Scrum, you've likely heard of Sprint zero. This article explains what Sprint zero is and how it is used in Scrum. I'll also explain why the phrase 'Sprint zero' annoys Ken Schwaber, one of the co-creators of Scrum. What is Sprint Zero? The truth? Sprint zero is a term commonly used to describe pre-sprint activities. It is an ad-hoc activity that has no formal guidance or content.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The Organizational paradigm or any other paradigm for that matter is run by policies. Policies are what make a company successful because if you are doing everything by winging it, then you are never going to fend off the dangers completely, and they will keep coming back in different shapes and sizes. Well, it is obvious that policies are essential for a company to function, but what if these policies are created by the company or the people in charge and no one hears about them?
Online PM Courses
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Project Managers don't often think about training. Yet, it's part of your responsibility to ensure team members and stakeholders are trained. The post Training Team Members & Stakeholders: 8 Vital Disciplines to Ensure they’re Well Trained appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Agilemania
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Product life cycle is linked to creativity, invention, and insight – a method, a discipline, and a formal process followed by a company from the initial conception of an idea till the market launch of the physical product. According to Michael McGrath (in Next Generation Product Development), conscious focus on the development process began late in the 19th century, and in the 21st century, the emphasis has shifted to R&D-based development.
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Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
This workshop was delivered on 2nd September 2021 and focused on introducing the core concepts of Kanban & Flow. I used a combination of Liberating Structures, Microsoft Teams, and Mural to deliver an interactive session. This session did not go well and timing and explanations, perhaps with other considerations resulted in a haphazard and inconsistent session from my perspective.
nTask
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Modern companies have a penchant for productivity and efficiency. With more and more businesses adopting the newest technologies to guarantee their way to success, it is inevitable for you to do the same if you want to keep up with the changing world. Having a comprehensive workflow is your way to go if you are looking for ways to improve your productivity.
Proggio
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Managing multiple projects in parallel within a portfolio of projects requires strong managerial alignment. Managerial alignment is when managers are in line with their supervisors and the ones that they supervise. Ideally, they are all focused on getting their goals delivered while staying on the same page with company goals, working in sync from the project portfolio manager to the project manager, to the team leader of task owners.
Agilemania
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
If our estimates are wrong most of the time, why should we even attempt estimating in the first place? Since we are in a complex world and the requirements, customer demands, and technology change rapidly, we know little about what & how we are going to develop. We learn more through empiricism. If this is the case, why bother estimating at all?
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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Let’s be honest – being the only Scrum Master in an organization is not fun! Whenever I would find myself as the only Agile person in an organization, I would feel very alone. Even when I was already experienced in the role. The reason is that change is hard, especially change of ways of working. That’s why being all on your own trying to bring this change can quickly become overwhelmin if you don’t have support around you.
Scoro
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Regardless of its size, if your business is doing well, you’re operating at full capacity more often than not. This means that your staff’s time will be at a premium. While you can always hire more employees if need be, you should also be aware that there are many different ways to maximize productivity. One surprising way to achieve this is by exploring the possibilities of marketing automation.
Epicflow Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The diversity of tools that help to manage projects in various industries and businesses has significantly expanded in recent years: from tools that are used to manage tasks of a small team to overall solutions suitable for large organizations with employees located around the world. In addition, some of them have an area they manage best, e.g. Primavera is considered to be more suitable for construction projects, Jira – for software development, Epicflow is for managing multiple projects
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