Project Risk Coach
JUNE 17, 2019
What is the role of the project manager? The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) says, "The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives (my italics)." Defining clear objectives and goals is the foundation of the project. Let's look at how to write SMART goals.
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 17, 2019
If you do any job for long enough, you’ll definitely weather a few storms. Project. The post 5 Steps To Survive The Tidal Waves of Project Management appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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Workamajig
JUNE 18, 2019
A project dashboard gives you exceptional insight into your project’s status. Learn how to create your own project management dashboard in this post. Do you know exactly how your projects are doing right now? Can you tell which tasks are delayed and which are ahead of schedule? Which of your resources are falling behind? Unless you have a capable project dashboard, you likely answered ‘no’ to all these questions.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 19, 2019
Whether you call it backlog refinement or backlog grooming, it’s a crucial task for product managers and their teams. There is always going to be a backlog, but not all items on that backlog are equal. Backlog grooming allows the manager to make sure that there is an appropriate number of items on their backlog list, and that they’re listed in order of priority.
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
JUNE 15, 2019
"When trying to teach someone a boundary, they learn less from the enforcement of the boundary and more from the way the boundary was established." - Bryant H. McGill. A few months ago we looked at how teams can optimize flow across the Sprint boundary , a technique which is founded on their ability to make limited and sustainable commitments. To recap: not all of the work a team plans into its Sprint Backlog necessarily has to relate to the Sprint Goal and the commitment to that goal which team
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nTask
JUNE 16, 2019
In today’s digital age, it’s difficult to stay focused and avoid distractions. With so many different social media platforms and always having something extra to do, you’re bound to lose track. This has a direct impact on your productivity, which is why the question of how to be more productive always stays relevant. An important thing to understand about productivity is that being productive doesn’t always mean fitting everything in your schedule and getting overwhelmed.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 18, 2019
Great ideas remain beautiful hypotheticals if there isn’t a way to implement them. Think of the idea as the inspiration, and the organization of that idea as the work required to actualize it. But that work isn’t a one-time activity, of course: it’s a process that flows from one task to the next. There are many points along that journey, from the idea to the execution to the customer.
Scrum.org
JUNE 21, 2019
As CEO and Product Owner for Scrum.org I get the amazing opportunity to visit lots of different companies. Recently I spent a week in Brazil visiting some amazing companies and talking about agility. The visit was fantastic for many reasons, but one thing did strike me as I toured many team rooms and looked at a large number of Scrum and Kanban boards.
LiquidPlanner
JUNE 18, 2019
Dear Elizabeth: There are people in my team who don’t pull their weight. They don’t deliver what they say they will, and they don’t seem committed to the goals of the project. I need them to step up and do what’s required, but I can’t seem to make that happen. Instead, rather than let them derail the project, I find myself doing extra work (their work) to keep the project on track.
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.
Taskque
JUNE 19, 2019
Project management has evolved from few basic principles into a domain of knowledge. Thankfully, many bloggers are helping project managers to stay updated with the latest tools, techniques, methodologies, processes and much more through their blogs. In this article, you will learn about 10 most popular project management blogs that every project manager must read in 2019. 1.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 20, 2019
Office etiquette might sound like an old-fashioned concept, and perhaps it is, but that doesn’t mean it’s antiquated. Good manners have a purpose. They provide a social roadmap and foster a culture of respect where people on the job can get along better. Of course, no one is going to deny or sacrifice the bottom line. Profitability supports the success and ongoing viability of any enterprise.
Scrum.org
JUNE 17, 2019
TL;DR: Technical Debt & Scrum. If technical debt is the plague of our industry, why isn’t the Scrum Guide addressing the question of who is responsibly dealing with it? To make things worse, if the Product Owner’s responsibility is to maximize the value customers derive from the Development Team’s work, and the Development Team’s responsibility is to deliver a product Increment (at least) at the end of the sprint adhering to the definition of “Done,” aren’t those two responsibilities possibly ca
Leading Answers
JUNE 21, 2019
In my last article on Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. This article focuses on actionable tools and approaches. Within agile frameworks, the team retrospective is the primary workshop for planning and evaluating experiments. Yet most team retrospectives I see are broken. Teams spend too much time recording viewpoints and information—but not enough time reviewing or planning experiments.
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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?
Epicflow Blog
JUNE 20, 2019
Gartner suggests that focusing on digital transformation is the best way to retain a competitive advantage and increase opportunities for growth. When digitizing production and investing in digital factories , companies expect a considerable increase in efficiency. In the defence and aerospace sector, companies digitize to challenge the reach of conventional manufacturing and create new engine designs and types of aircraft.
MPUG
JUNE 17, 2019
Outlining the Purpose of Project Change Requests and Change Control Boards. Very few projects run exactly to plan. This happens for a number of reasons (one example is scope creep). The bottom line is that you should expect changes to happen! Integrated change control (ICC) is the process of reviewing all change requests, approving changes, and managing changes to deliverables with documentation.
Scrum.org
JUNE 17, 2019
Writing code is like finding your path through a dark forest. Behind each tree can lurk a monster, a treasure or a pit. Or there is no path at all. You don’t know until you look. For me, this attitude encapsulates the essence of writing software empirically. A developer culture is one where this kind of thinking is enabled and encouraged. It values an empirical approach to every level of development.
Leading Answers
JUNE 19, 2019
Phew, the wait is over! I have been wanting to talk about this for what seems like ages and now the official announcement is out! If you have ever been frustrated by the PMBOK Guide now here’s your chance to fix it. We are looking for volunteers to write and review the next edition of the PMBOK Guide. However, this will not be just an update, instead a radical departure from all previous editions aligned with PMI’s new digital transformation strategy.
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.
Teamweek
JUNE 17, 2019
Zig Ziglar once said, “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24-hour days.”. Those two short sentences perfectly summarize the value of a project charter. While a calendar indicates how long your team has to get everything done, a charter plan shows everyone how to make the most out of their allotted time. It sets out exactly what the project will achieve so that you can make the smart and timely decisions that are crucial to success.
ProProfs Project Management
JUNE 19, 2019
Have you ever lit a sky lantern and released it into the air? You watch it rise into the sky until the wind eventually takes it away until you can no longer see it. A lot of businesses tend to treat their projects in a similar manner! They handle projects without properly assigning tasks or deadlines and make no progress on their project. This is particularly true for companies that work with remote teams handling different projects.
Scrum.org
JUNE 19, 2019
Scrum Masters, ask yourself - Are you a natural servant leader, or do you struggle to be the inspiring coach that creates high-performing teams? If you have a real desire to change and are ready for some tough self-reflection, this article may inspire you, and give you hope that you can influence major changes, by starting with things that are within your control. .
Leading Answers
JUNE 19, 2019
If success goes to those who can innovate the fastest, how do we nurture innovation? The basics are simple to understand—but difficult to implement and stick with in the face of adversity. We need to create an environment that encourages experimentation while also tolerating, investigating and learning from the inevitable failures. It may sound easy, but executives and shareholders demand results, not “learning opportunities.
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.
MPUG
JUNE 20, 2019
We are excited to announce the lineup of participants for MPUG’s 2019 Vendor Showcase. We’ll be hearing from companies like Prosperi, Critical Tools, and Barbecana in just a few weeks. There’s no better way to learn about the latest Microsoft Project-related apps, add-ins, and services. Truly, this showcase will feature tools that take project management with MS Project out of the box and to a whole new level!
Teamweek
JUNE 19, 2019
Whether you travel every week or rarely have to leave the office, there are a few simple techniques to make sure things go smoothly every time you go on a business trip. Doing your research beforehand and planning ahead are just a few ways you can take the stress out of your next trip. If you really want a hassle-free trip, make sure everything is in order back at the office and that you have a communication plan set up with your team members before you go anywhere. 1.
Scrum.org
JUNE 20, 2019
La aceptación de los PBIs en Scrum es algo que suscita dudas en los equipos. En realidad es muy fácil. En Scrum tenemos cuatro eventos y un metaevento. Los eventos son el Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review y Retrospectiva. El metaevento es el Sprint, que es un contenedor para todos los demás. Durante el Sprint Planning, seleccionamos los PBIs que queremos completar durante ese Sprint y trazamos un Sprint Goal que marcará la dirección de lo que queremos conseguir en ese Sprint.
iZenBridge
JUNE 18, 2019
I receive lots of queries on the Sequence of Change Request by PMP® aspirants. This blog is a step towards addressing queries related to –. Integrated Change Control and Sequence of Change Request. A formal integrated change control starts with a change request. So, let’s begin by answering the question – What is a change request in project management?
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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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