Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Understanding project failure is the first step to putting it right. Let’s explore why businesses are so slow to learn the lessons of the past and what you can do to boost your chances of project success. Every researcher, management guru and project manager has their own view on why projects fail. Project failure – and preventing it – has been the subject of countless academic studies, surveys and books over the years.
Paymo App
OCTOBER 24, 2018
A reality that most project managers face only later on in their careers is that they’ll have to take over a project, if not many. Sometimes even 3 months before the actual deadline. No need to feel like a scapegoat though, as this usually happens either because: The previous project manager was fired, removed from the project by the sponsor or client, or simply transferred to a project with a higher complexity, OR.
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Proofhub
OCTOBER 24, 2018
This is an exciting time in the project management world. Why? Because people are coming up with new approaches, trying new combinations, and even inculcating their leadership styles to manage projects in the best possible way. Project management experts agree that organizations can be largely benefitted when you use a recognized project management methodology.
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Transformational leadership is a creative style of leadership that focuses on a continued push towards growth and a rejection of complacency. Basically, what that means is that everyone has the potential for improvement. And that’s what a transformational leader exploits; they lift themselves and their teams to higher levels of achievement. It’s going beyond expectations, and reaching for what’s just beyond grasp.
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?
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Some Project Management Offices (PMOs) never get off the ground. I've seen others that are started and year or so later die a slow painful death. So, how can you build a PMO you can be proud of, one that thrives? Why Are There So Many Troubled PMOs? No one intends to build an impotent PMO, but it happens. The PMO lacks power and effectiveness. Therefore, people see the PMO as a hindrance, not an enabler.
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Kiron Bondale
OCTOBER 21, 2018
Recently I wrote an article about the potential for a Scrum Master to take on additional roles. While I was teaching a class this week, one of my learners voiced a concern about Scrum Masters who didn’t possess deep technical knowledge of the product solution. He felt that without this expertise a Scrum Master would run into difficulties in building credibility with the Development Team.
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Failure is an unavoidable part of any project process: it’s the degree of failure that makes the difference. If a task fails, there are ways to reallocate resources and get back on track. But a systemic collapse will derail the whole project. What good can come from failure? A lot, actually. Sometimes a project reaches too far beyond its means and fails, which is unfortunate, but can also serve as a teaching moment.
Planio
OCTOBER 25, 2018
It’s probably safe to say that every company wants to grow. Yet while growth can come from wildly different sources, they all share one quality: Without a solid strategy, you’re going to spend a lot of time spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere. Nowhere is this more true than when you’re trying to launch a new product and break into the market.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 26, 2018
You’re likely to have been asked the question: “we need to go faster, how many more people do we need?” Most people naturally understand that just adding a random number of people isn’t likely to make us any faster in the short run. So how do you scale Scrum to the limit? And what are those limits? Meet Peter, he’s a product owner of a new team starting on the greatest invention since sliced bread.
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.
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Compare the best PPM tools by pricing, features, integrations, and pros & cons in this expert project management review. Project portfolio management software helps you manage resources & risks and leverage cross-project data for more strategic high-level decisions. The post A Complete List Of The Best PPM Tools appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Leadership is a combination of innate and learned traits. That’s why great leaders are always pushing themselves to continuously grow. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you three key leadership building activities that will help you become a better leader. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – Leadership Building Activities.
TeamGantt
OCTOBER 21, 2018
Learn how to use Agile methodology with gantt charts for a blended project management approach, & build an agile project plan that works better for you & your team.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 24, 2018
When Two Lives Intersect . I live many lives – in one of them, I am happily residing in the world of software development where I am also a Professional Scrum Trainer. In another, lesser known one – I am Band Manager (and former band member/musician myself) to a highly-regarded and awarded independent/underground musical act. . I found two of those lives intersecting when the musical artists whose band I manage and I decided to use Scrum to work on their second album.
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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?
Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Looking for project dashboard that really provides insight at a glance? This one from John Higbee might be the answer If you've not a Higbee person, maybe you've not seen it. Take a look at John Higbee's presentation about "Program Success Probability". (*) Take notice of the neat arrangement of program success divided left and right by internal and external factors.
Project Bliss
OCTOBER 22, 2018
An easy explanation of how to use this powerful problem-solving tool with a simple fishbone diagram example. Have you ever been faced with a problem you didn’t know how to address? It seemed that there were many contributing factors and you didn’t know where to start? You knew what the problem was, but not how to fix it? Or you’re working with a team and you have different ideas about how to fix the issue.
Online PM Courses
OCTOBER 21, 2018
Project Quality Management can often feel like an unloved part of project management. Too many basic books and guides to project management either mention is only in passing, or not at all. On the smallest projects, with few products, we can probably take quality for granted. By this I mean that we can assume that a project manager will be reviewing the quality of everything you deliver, and making sure it’s right.
LiquidPlanner
OCTOBER 23, 2018
I’m the first to admit that I work through lunch more often than I should. Usually so I can beat the traffic during my commute home. Working through lunch doesn’t mean I skip lunch, however. Too many studies stress the importance of not skipping meals, and I don’t have time for mood swings, poor concentration, and increased stress. For me, remembering to eat is not the problem.
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
OCTOBER 22, 2018
I have an important favor to ask to Scrum practitioners who are asking their team to commit themselves to their sprint backlog at sprint planning. If you do so, please stop. The Scrum Guide doesn’t mention committing to work planned at sprint planning. Have a look. Please. Do a “Find” on the word commit (or commitment). It is not mentioned in the sprint planning section.
Ganttic
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Planning and management of human and non-human (equipment, machinery, etc) resources play an essential role in the success of a project. According to the findings of Huemann and colleagues , resource management has strategic importance. In traditional project management, each project is independent. However, in today’s project portfolio management setting, the majority of the projects compete for the same scarce resources.
Teamweek
OCTOBER 24, 2018
While there are plenty of books, manuals, and websites out there claiming they can teach individuals how to be a good manager, there really is no perfect way to do it. Ideally, a manager will have experience in the field they are overseeing and the education necessary to handle most of what is thrown at them. While experience and guile and are great characteristics to get a new manager started, there are many other factors to being a good leader.
Function Point
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Here at Function Point, we are constantly working with creative firms, advertising agencies and digital agencies to better define internal processes and workflow management using our software. In doing this, we have come up with 6 personas that interact with the typical creative agency. Helping these people work more efficiently and effectively together ultimately helps the agency become more profitable.
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.
Leading Agile
OCTOBER 22, 2018
In the 1960s, it was considered a baseline good practice in software engineering to test your code as you wrote it. The pioneers of software development in that era were proponents of various levels of testing; some advocated “unit” testing and some didn’t, but all recognized the importance of testing code. Executable tests may have first been introduced by Margaret Hamilton on the Apollo project in the mid-1960s, where she originated a type of executable checking that we now c
Gunther Verheyen
OCTOBER 22, 2018
In 2010, the principal co-creators of Scrum, Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber, agreed on the first version of the Scrum Guide , thereby creating the official BOK (body of knowledge) for Scrum. A few small, functional updates have been released since then. There have been no drastic changes to the core definition of Scrum. The updates are attempts to reduce complexity or have clearer terminology.
Teamweek
OCTOBER 22, 2018
A certificate in project management is a great way to sharpen your skills and bring valuable credentials to your employer, while also increasing your own earning power in the process. The project management industry is growing rapidly, with many opportunities for advancement. The skills you learn by getting a project management certification will help you in nearly any business or management position.
iZenBridge
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Before I give you my 3 steps foolproof PMP® study plan, it is important to understand why we need it in the first place. I have been receiving questions related to PMP® study plan from a long time now. Sometimes, people who have already cleared their PMP® and are an active practitioner comes up with the suggestions of the PMP® study plan based on their experiences.
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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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