Herding Cats
MAY 12, 2018
Agree, and focus more on discovery since in *delivery* you have 4 problems: 1. Requirements will change, 2. Requirements are never complete 3. It’s impossible to gather all requirements in beginning 4. You don’t have enough time or $$$ to do everything. This quote is typically the basis of proposing agile software development over traditional software development.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 14, 2018
Mike Clayton. What makes a brilliant project leader? I spoke to Dr. Mike Clayton, author of Brilliant Project Leader, , and the brains behind OnlinePMCourses.com. We talked about the key skills and talents of people who make excellent project leaders. This is what he had to say. Mike, let’s get straight to it. What makes a brilliant project leader? There are so many things that contribute to a brilliant project leader, so let me focus on three things.
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Workamajig
MAY 17, 2018
Creative project management is that particular flavor of project management that you'd use on creative projects. Whether you're running an internal creative team or an agency, adopting better creative project management practices can transform your project success rate. Would you use the same approach to build a website as you would to build a house?
Project Bliss
MAY 17, 2018
The ability to build rapport with others is often seen as a mysterious skill to those who don’t have it. Many people have a hard time connecting with and building relationships easily with others. They’re often frustrated that communication isn’t as easy as they’d like it to be. The ability to build rapport can seem elusive for many. It seems that only those with certain charisma or charm can do it.
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
MAY 14, 2018
Every project has stakeholders—individuals, groups, and organizations that may be impacted by the project or may impact the project in a negative or positive manner. Your stakeholders have different views. Some are resistant. Some are neutral. Others are supportive or leading. Do you have a stakeholder engagement plan ? Have you stopped to think about the diverse needs of your stakeholders?
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The Digital Project Manager
MAY 15, 2018
We all know communication is a massively important part of our project manager role. But what are the tools we can use to be better at it? One of them is a communications plan. Ben talks to Natalie about how you can use a communication plan to manage expectations better - keep listening to find out how you can stop clients badgering you for information, and get the things you need from your clients!
Musings on Project Management
MAY 15, 2018
Imaginative innovation requires acceptance of a distorted reality field Paraphrase of an observation and commentary by Walter Isaacson. "Distorted reality? How does that fit with "we're all in this together"; committed scope-cost-schedule-quality; risk management; and "other people's money"? When I think PMO, I think: Orthodox PM; rules; constraints; commitments; and all the rest I'm not.
Planview
MAY 15, 2018
“Embrace multiple work methods and integrate the various tools as needed, so people can work in the most effective way for the job.” – Jerry Manas. In part four of this series based on the Ventana Research whitepaper, “ Five Ways to Increase Efficiency and Innovate Faster ,” I will focus on the benefits of work and resource management applications for your organization and how you can select the right ones.
Online PM Courses
MAY 14, 2018
The regular rhythm of your project is ticked out by your project reporting cycle. Quarterly, monthly, fortnightly, or weekly… you’re there again. It’s time to produce your regular project report. Project reporting is as much a part of project life as weekends and annual holidays form part of the fabric of our wider lives. They tick off passing time and are a core part of what we do.
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.
Digite
MAY 15, 2018
This article is the fourth in a series of “Kanban and Scrum – Stronger Together”. Inspired by Steve Porter’s efforts to bring process practitioners closer together and educate Scrum practitioners, I’m writing a shadow series of posts that will follow the Kanban and Scrum – Stronger Together series and continue my own efforts to clear up misconceptions between practitioners of these methods.
Zen Project Management
MAY 18, 2018
I am still reading Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow , and I came across an interesting quote People can maintain an unshakable faith in any proposition, however absurd, when they are sustained by a community of like-minded believers. He used the example of stock traders, who think they are successful in picking stocks even though evidence points otherwise.
LiquidPlanner
MAY 17, 2018
We know old concepts that govern agriculture do not apply to industry. Engineers do not consult the weather or growing seasons before designing machinery. Yet many project managers who work in the knowledge worker domain still apply project management approaches developed for the industrial era. This mismatch of approaches wastes effort and misses important new risks.
Green Project Management
MAY 14, 2018
This second installment of Characteristics of a Sustainable Project Manager focuses on the “Inclusive Leader.” Mahatma Gandhi is quoted as saying “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.” As political and ideological differences foster growing tension around the world, nationalism, violent extremism, climate change denial, and economic uncertainty, seek to stifle progressive […].
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Ron Rosenhead
MAY 14, 2018
Hi and thanks for your comments Nico. What’s in a name? Project owner, project sponsor… I think that the name does not matter. What does matter though is the need to ensure that the person carries out a role that adds value to the project management process. I have run many project sponsor workshops where I take people through a job role (after discussions and getting agreement with the company).
Boost by Brightpod
MAY 16, 2018
This week we feature Chris Ronzio, Founder of Trainual. Trainual is an onboarding and training automation tool for modern businesses.
LiquidPlanner
MAY 15, 2018
The relationship between IT and Business teams has rarely been heralded as model for organizations to follow. The relationship is typically strained with IT being too slow to respond, expecting business teams to “define ALL of their requirements upfront” and long lead times before a product can even launch. Business teams struggled with understanding their role in a software project while trying to sort through all the technical jargon used to build a website.
BeeWits
MAY 14, 2018
If you’re on the lookout for the best project management app for your projects, you surely must have come to the crossroads of considering between Trello vs Asana. Both of these established tools have their strengths from a project management aspect, so which one is the best project management app for you? In this post we’re going to perform a deep dive into these two project management apps to find the strengths, the weaknesses and try to reach a conclusion of the winner would be i
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.
Online PM Courses
MAY 16, 2018
The first stage of a formal project methodology is Project Definition. So, what is a Project Definition? Dr Mike Clayton is founder of Online PM Courses.com. Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes. Project Management in Under 5. What is a Project Definition? You may also like… What is a Project Goal? What is the Project Manager’s Iron Triangle?
Wrike
MAY 14, 2018
We’ve all seen idyllic 8mm home movies from summer vacations of bygone eras. A swim-capped child waves at the camera before cannonballing into a lake. An apron-wearing dad sips a beer and flips burgers. A mom in horn-rimmed glasses waves sparklers in the air as the evening sky turns pink over the ocean. These were the vacations we thought we’d have: tranquil, disconnected, and perfect.
Proofhub
MAY 17, 2018
As an entrepreneur, you should constantly be on the lookout for ideas to improve the productivity of your business and your workflow. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you need to avoid doing busy work and focus on activities that are actually productive. However, trying to maintain productivity on the things that require your attention is not easy.
Meisterplan
MAY 18, 2018
Mergers & Acquisitions – and The Role Project Portfolio Management Plays. For months, there were whispers around the breakroom. And then, at the last company meeting it became official. A business merger is on! And you had just gotten used to the latest (now “old”) company logo. What will happen with the massive reorganization project, which we only started six months ago?
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.
ActiveCollab
MAY 17, 2018
Last week, our Marketing Team went out for some pizza after work. It was a chance to unwind after a hard day, and get to know our newest colleague and show him around town. Naturally, after a few drinks, the conversation turned to that particular combination of casual shop talk and inside jokes. Among other things, the topic of remote work also came up.
Teamweek
MAY 17, 2018
When a project begins, the amount of planning, preparation, and work required to complete it can be overwhelming. There are dozens of tasks that need to be completed at a certain time and in a particular sequence. A break in the chain can compromise the entire project. This is why experienced project managers divide their projects into four phases that simplify and add structure to the process.
Proofhub
MAY 14, 2018
Have you ever been in the situation where you are simply trying to keep your head above water in the midst of impending deadlines? So overwhelmed that even a pinch of workload may flip you out of your mind? If yes, then you are going through a silent killer -“stress”. That little voice in your head says, “your job is killing you”?—?that is the voice of stress.
Wrike
MAY 15, 2018
After months scrambling to finish projects at the last minute, wasting hours searching for feedback buried in your inbox and missing one too many deadlines, you’ve had it. Something needs to change. Being the resourceful problem solver you are, you found a solution: project management software. This will streamline projects, increase collaboration, and help your team manage creative projects.
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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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