ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The effects of the pandemic have infiltrated every industry, and project management is no exception. The industry continues to evolve. Project management trends that were once standard are slowly being replaced by modern and innovative solutions. The new Global Trends in Project Management 2022 report, released today by ProjectManager, taps the insights of more than 600 project management professionals to determine how project teams—and the way they work—are shifting.

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Kiron Bondale

OCTOBER 10, 2021

It is still more than three weeks till Halloween but stores have already sold most of their spooky selections and are starting to put their Christmas stock out on the shelves. This Halloween may generate more anticipation than in previous years since last year’s festivities were curtailed in many cities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Halloween holds a special place in my heart as it provides an opportunity for everyone to express their creativity.

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Growing Agile

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This blog post is by Nilesh Makan. While the world has been changing at an exponential pace over the last decade, it doesn’t compare with the seismic shifts that have transformed our lives over the past year or so. With the advent of Covid, we have moved into a discontinuous and digital world, impacting society as a whole. As parts of the world start to emerge from the pandemic, disproportionally so, we have an opportunity to learn from the past, and we have to make choices on how we move

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As project delivery professionals we are always on the lookout for new project management trends and practices, right? It’s good to know what’s coming and how we can best respond to that. Following the latest industry news can help build knowledge, confidence, and find new solutions to existing problems. There are a range of reports and surveys released each year which are useful for shedding light on what has been going on, and looking forward to what is to come.

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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?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Managing a project is difficult. You have a deadlines to meet and budgets to keep. And within that narrow lane, you have to deliver a quality product or service. And that’s just the project! What about all those things that can impact the project? There are forces outside your control that can sidetrack your work. There are even issues that can arise from your team or stakeholders.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this article, let's discuss why risk management standards exist and which Project Management Institute (PMI) standard you should study in preparation for the Project Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) exam ( until the updated PMI-RMP® exam comes into play April 2022 ). Why Standards Exist "A PMI practice standard describes processes, activities, inputs, and outputs for a specific Knowledge Area.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2021

It must be time for a new template! This month’s free project management template is a Terms of Reference document. This is a really versatile document. I use it mainly for two things: Putting down in writing what my Steering Group are actually supposed to do to set the ‘ground rules’ for that group and their meetings. This helps them keep a focus on the job at hand, not get too much into the detail and helps them and others take the project seriously.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 12, 2021

ProjectManager has long been an industry favorite for connecting hybrid project management teams and letting them manage their work. In addition to that, we also have a deep commitment to building flexible security functionality. Recent updates to the software have built upon that promise, and we’re happy to say that ProjectManager is now packed with robust security features that give you more control and flexibility over your work management software than ever before.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Remember that Scrum is founded on empirical process control, and that inspection is one of the three pillars. Each of the Scrum accountabilities participates in one or more inspections. If you feel that there are undesired variances for any aspect of your initiative, think about who could best initiate an inspection. . Inspection is about detecting undesirable variances in progressing towards agreed goals. .

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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.

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nTask

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We see beautiful websites every single day on our phones and laptops. Ever wondered how they got made? If you are a web designer , you know that most of the clients that you have worked with are oblivious to your efforts and think that this high-functioning website that you created for them just came out of thin air. They don’t know about the blood, sweat, and tears that went into making it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Have you seen project status reports with colored boxes in different shades of green, amber, and red? Or project names written in those colors where the rest of the text is black? That’s the RAG status of the project. According to PMI, 11.4% of investment is wasted due to poor project performance. RAG reporting is a good way to draw management’s attention to projects that need support.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 13, 2021

According to research, 70% of organizations have suffered at least one project failure in the prior 12 months. Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. Most have counted on traditional project management software to align their projects and teams, but they have consistently attributed four common problems to their failure: resources, visibility, alignment of priorities, and scheduling issues

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Why hire a professional Scrum Master? They cost extra and you can always get one of the developers to do the work, part-time. Big saving, right? Not so much. Here's why. Who will be the Scrum Master? Most of my students tell me their organizations don't have professional Scrum Masters. Instead, the work is handed out as a part-time task to a developer.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Source: [link] While the pandemic catalyzed a massive economic shift toward remote work, the shift was already in motion even before 2020. This has been proven in the last few months?—?pandemic restrictions have died down, but many companies are still employing workforces who work from home part-time or full-time. It’s no real surprise. Remote workers are skilled and efficient, and this flexibility can contribute to job satisfaction and increased productivity.

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Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The Work Breakdown Structure (or WBS) is one of the few truly fundamental tools of Project Management. But how do you create one? The post How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure: A WBS Masterclass | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Project Bliss

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Monroe’s Motivated Sequence outlines principles of speech you can use anytime you need to move an audience to act. This powerful communication formula is easy to understand and gives you a template for creating powerful messages. Alan Monroe was a psychology professor at Purdue University. He used the psychology of persuasion to develop an outline for speeches that deliver results.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Questions: Seven Simple Issues and Complex Answers. How hard can Scrum be; the manual has 13 pages? You may have heard something along this line from skeptics in the past, dismissing the complex nature of an intentionally incomplete framework. The point is that exciting discussions happen when you start digging a bit deeper. Supposedly simple Scrum questions often return a broad spectrum of answers, ideas, and opinions.

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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.

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PM Times

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The pandemic has taught everyone that anything can happen, and change is always just around the corner. While every industry has been reeling from its impacts, the pandemic has given us the opportunity to make our project management offices more resilient and sustainable. To stay relevant and fulfil its role as a strategic command centre, […].

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

When it comes to Scaling Agile, SAFe is the most popular framework. And with it’s ever growing popularity, many people are interested in learning and understanding more about the framework. However , with the variety of training programs that the framework offers, it becomes quite difficult for the learner to decide which one to opt for. In this article, I would like to provide a simple guideline to select the right SAFe course for you, if you are willing to take up one.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The way many of us work has changed over the past two years, one of the most significant evolutions being the mainstream adoption of remote work — which is definitely here to stay. Often considered a last resort option due to the assumption that unsupervised employees wouldn’t deliver as much as they should, many studies conducted in the past 18 months show that remote employees get more done.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Ungeplante Arbeit ist die Regel und nicht die Ausnahme. Scrum Teams entwickeln eben nicht nur Produkte und Services, sondern betreiben diese auch. Ohne den Betrieb einer Anwendung ist es unmöglich, Feedback zu erhalten. Allerdings ist Feedback essenzielle für erfolgreiche Scrum Teams, da es die Triebfeder ist, um Nutzer- und Kundenwünsche zu erfüllen.

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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.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Blue Ocean Strategy framework is unique in that it incorporates execution into the strategy. By contrast, most strategy frameworks are just that – strategy, and strategy alone. They separately require strong execution, which usually takes strong project management. One of the ways that Blue Ocean Strategy incorporates execution is through its approach to leadership.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Should I join the Leading SAFe class or SAFe Agilist class? I have heard this is one of the most popular SAFe certifications. Will I get a Leading SAFe certificate or SAFe Agilist certificate after attending the class? What exam do I need to pass? These questions might sound silly to some but trust me we often get these kinds of questions from people.

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Resource Guru

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Project managers are professional negotiators. . We’re negotiating constantly—even when we don’t realize it. We negotiate resources, timelines, budget, and scope every time we start a new project. We negotiate stakeholder expectations and vacation plans. We don’t just use negotiation in project management; we probably even negotiate at home: it’s fine to have burgers tonight, kiddos, but we’re getting Indian takeout on Friday. .

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Is it at all possible to assign project tasks to the right employees at the right time? To take into account all the contributing factors, such as lack of resources in fast-developing companies, globally distributed teams, multiple projects running simultaneously, uncertain business environment, and not to overload your employees at the same time? .

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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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