Planview
JANUARY 26, 2023
As a project management leader, you’ve likely encountered the challenges of using multiple project execution methodologies (such as: waterfall projects, as well as collaborative and Lean-Agile work delivery). This process can be overwhelming for even the most experienced PMO, especially when supporting teams and their work methods of choice, but it doesn’t have to be.
PM Times
JANUARY 24, 2023
I recently read a news story about how to keep our New Year’s resolutions. The article was about the use of simple time management techniques, the center of which was setting SMART goals. SMART is an acronym that’s been around for decades and stands for goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable Relevant, and Time-bound. Sometimes […] The post The Fallacy of SMART Goals appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.
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nTask
JANUARY 23, 2023
The success of any business relies heavily on how efficient and effective its pipeline management is. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, pipeline management can make the difference between success and failure.
The Digital Project Manager
JANUARY 23, 2023
Effective project management is important to keeping clients happy and your business running smoothly. However, achieving this level of effectiveness is not always easy. Mainly because of the number of project management tools that we have to use to make projects run smoothly. Among these tools are resourcing, time tracking, scheduling, screenshotting, communications, ticketing, documentation, […] The post Project Management Tools and Why They Matter appeared first on The Digital Project M
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Online PM Courses
JANUARY 23, 2023
In the middle of a project, motivation often sags. Is your project 'stuck in the middle'? Here are ways to deal with it. The post Is Your Project Stuck in the Middle? | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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International Institute for Learning
JANUARY 25, 2023
By Larry Robertson In Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times, author Larry Robertson writes about a new kind of leadership, one that matches these uncertain times and enables organizations to thrive: Rebel leadership. Rebel leadership isn’t what you might assume. It’s a new mindset for thinking and leading, one relevant at every level of the company.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 23, 2023
Are you looking for a way to better manage the risks associated with your projects? Risk audits are an effective tool that can help project managers and program managers identify potential issues before they become problems. And it’s not just me saying that. Frequent use of risk management best practice is one of the top drivers of project success , according to PMI.
The Digital Project Manager
JANUARY 25, 2023
There’s tremendous value in a well-crafted project charter. Start with the project charter definition, see how it differs from a SoW, and learn what to include in a project charter (and why). The post Project Charter Complete Guide: Template & How To Make It appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
nTask
JANUARY 25, 2023
We’ve all heard that organization is a key factor in success. But if you’re like most people, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed by your workload and struggling to stay organized. The good news is, there are some simple daily tasks that you can do to help stay more organized at work.
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?
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 27, 2023
Controlling risk is one of the most important areas of project management. Project managers need to know how to identify, track and mitigate project risk. Let’s learn what is project risk, some common examples and how can you manage it. What Is Project Risk? A risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have affect the outcome of a project. The term “project risk” refers to the sum of all individual project risks that might affect a project.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 27, 2023
You’re here because you’re looking for the best way to get CAPM certification (Certified Associate in Project Management – CAPM ®) without having to invest in a load of study guides. Well, you’re in the right place. We’ve reviewed a range of the best CAPM exam prep materials on the market and you can read our assessments below. If you’re short on time, here are our recommendations: Best CAPM prep course: The PM PrepCast for CAPM Best CAPM exam simulator: The PrepCast CAPM Exam Simulator Best CAP
Scrum.org
JANUARY 21, 2023
TL; DR: Evidence-guided Product Discovery Using Itamar Gilad’s Confidence Meter How much product discovery is enough? Figuring out what is worth building often feels valuable in and of itself. The problem is that becoming stuck in an endless discovery cycle neither solves your customers’ issues nor contributes to your organization’s sustainability. Don’t worry; help is on the way in the form of Itamar Gilad’s Confidence Meter!
LiquidPlanner
JANUARY 25, 2023
Most of you probably know that multi-tasking comes with its share of downsides. And that’s a bit optimistic. While it became popular in the height of the tech boom and has been hailed as a marker of hard work and competence, critics of the strategy have called it inefficient and distracting. Some even assert that multitasking in the literal sense isn’t even real – the brain can’t actually focus on more than one thing at a time.
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.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 25, 2023
Anyone who has delivered a product or service understands the triple constraint. Time, cost and scope have to be controlled to successfully complete a project. However, there’s a fourth constraint that’s less discussed: quality. Cost of quality (COQ) helps you avoid neglecting quality and boost customer satisfaction. How COQ does this, especially in project management, is what we’ll define.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 27, 2023
Category: Training for students preparing for Project Management Professional ( PMP )® and Certified Associates in Project Management ( CAPM )®: BrainBOK review. BrainBOK is an online, reasonably-priced project management training program and toolkit for students preparing for PMP ® and CAPM ® exams. I’ve reviewed the product in depth so I can confidently recommend it.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 23, 2023
TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Guide 2023: The Scrum Master Role If you want to fill a Scrum Master position in your organization, you may find the following interview questions helpful in identifying the right candidate. They are derived from my seventeen years of practical experience with XP as well as Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master, as well as interviewing dozens of Scrum Master candidates on behalf of my clients.
Kiron Bondale
JANUARY 26, 2023
(Before you correct me for misstating the iconic quote in this article’s title, read ahead) Over the past week, I’ve seen a number of posts from different practitioners on the Mastodon.world instance complaining about agile. Here are a few of the examples I’ve read: Agile events or meetings taking up most of the productive time each day User stories not providing an understanding of a user’s needs and wants Continuous delivery of changes resulting in significant unplanned
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ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 24, 2023
If there’s one thing you can be certain of when managing a project, it’s change. If only you knew ahead of time what those issues would be, you could better address them. Although it’s impossible to predict the future, with these free risk management templates, you can better prepare for the unexpected and be more apt to keep your project on track.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 27, 2023
Here’s the TL;DR: the best PMP exam simulator is the PM Exam Simulator from the team at the Project Management PrepCast. I have used it and can vouch for it, and that’s what I’d buy if I were you. If you want to know why that’s my top choice, and check out some other options, read on for my independent reviews! Table of Contents Cost and plans Product features Understanding the ITTOs with BrainBOK Take A Quiz Study Flashcards PMP Mock Exam Questions Mastery Mode Pros and cons Pros Cons Who is Br
Scrum.org
JANUARY 26, 2023
The story of Capital One laying off hundreds of people in Agile roles is making the rounds. I have no direct connection to Capital One, so I can’t comment about what’s going on there. What I can share is that for years now, I’ve been coaching companies and leaders to see the Scrum Master and similar roles like the SAFe RTE as accountabilities relevant leaders take on (it can be formal managers/leaders or natural leaders from within teams that are passionate about agility and gravitate to this).
MPUG
JANUARY 23, 2023
Scrum is one of the most used frameworks in Lean-Agile space , among others such as Kanban, eXtreme Programming (XP), or Scrum combined with XP. The Scrum framework comes mainly with three artifacts. Included are: three categories –Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Definition of Done (DoD); three roles – Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developers; and four events – Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective and Daily Scrum.
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ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 26, 2023
There are many different types of projects, but interestingly, they all have one thing in common. They all go through the same cycle, known as the project life cycle, or project management life cycle. What Is the Project Life Cycle? The project life cycle is made up of five project stages: project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring & control and project closing.
TrustRadius Project Management
JANUARY 24, 2023
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about UCaaS lately. With more and more companies working in offices again, video conferencing products like Zoom have been rebranding. They want to emphasize that they can do more than let you see your remote coworkers’ pets during meetings. Although we can all agree that’s the *best* thing they do Let’s take a look at what exactly is included in UCaaS, and what makes it different from other types of communication software.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 24, 2023
Many agile teams are using Scrum. Sometimes in whole, sometimes just part of it. But what is the Scrum Framework? What is its intent? Watch this video to find out. In a Hurry? Read the video transcript.
Online PM Courses
JANUARY 22, 2023
Once your project moves from planning to delivery, you can relax. Or, can you? Not quite. You need to stay on top of progress and setbacks. You need to monitor what’s going on, so you can control any issues that arise. The post Monitor & Control Cycle: What is it? All You Need to Know appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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.
Resource Guru
JANUARY 27, 2023
If you’ve ever tried to complete a project without the right tools, the right team, or the right resources, you know it can feel like an impossible task. But you don’t have to go it alone. Project collaboration is the key to happier employees, project managers, businesses, and let’s not forget—customers. There’s a reason we say “teamwork makes the dream work.
TrustRadius Project Management
JANUARY 24, 2023
Options for sharing your small business’s passwords were once limited to unprotected emails or post-it notes scattered around the office. Luckily for both security and convenience, those days are behind us. If you’re still using the old ways, no shame, we won’t tell. That just means you have the convenience and security benefits of a password manager to look forward to.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 27, 2023
Scrum is a really popular way for agile teams to deliver. But what are some of the underlying ideas that make Scrum work? What's the theory behind it all? In a hurry?
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