Rebel’s Guide to PM
AUGUST 12, 2019
It’s human to make mistakes. And we spend so much time at work that it’s normal to make a few mistakes as part of the job. However, no one wants to be making mistakes. In this article I’m looking at three small-yet-mighty mistakes you might be making every day at work. Whether you are managing small projects or a team of global experts, I’ve seen managers of all grades make these errors time and time again.
Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
AUGUST 15, 2019
The ability to identify, articulate and share a clear vision for the project is one of the key ingredients to project success. When we run projects we must begin with the end in mind as Stephen Covey put it in his best-selling book; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Beginning with the end in mind – in a project context – is about envisioning what we ultimately would like the project to achieve and how it fits into the bigger context of organisational change.
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Trello
AUGUST 15, 2019
Most of us have been there—it’s time to tackle your work week and your to-do list is staring back at you from your notebook or phone. ??.
Teamweek
AUGUST 14, 2019
Theodore Roosevelt once described an ideal manager as one who has the good instincts to hire the right people and enough self-restraint to keep from interfering with them while they work. That one sentence illustrates the fine line between being an attentive manager and a micromanager. If you’ve ever had a micromanaging boss, you’ll know how frustrating it can be.
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 Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ProProfs Project Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
When I say “workflow”, what are the key aspects that come to your mind? . Project execution? Team communication? Team performance? Or all of the above? Well, workflow, in layman terms can be defined as the “flow of work”, so ideally all of the above seems to be the right answer, correct? However, there are so many other aspects of workflow management that are overlooked by most managers. .
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 15, 2019
Kanban is a visual tool that is ideal for managing inventory flow. It was developed about three-quarters of a century ago by Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer at Toyota. Kanban boards helped the car company restock its inventory only when it was needed, and it was the revolutionary approach that helped Toyota grow so quickly. Essentially, kanban inventory management is a way to have only the minimum amount of stock on hand that is necessary at that time.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 13, 2019
“Can a Development Team member be the Scrum Master?”. This is a common question in my Professional Scrum classes. It often comes up early when we are still learning the basics of the Scrum framework. And it comes up because people are already wearing two hats or are being told by their organizations that they will be. The short answer is: Scrum does not have a rule against fulfilling multiple roles.
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.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 13, 2019
If you are in the project management (read: risk management) business, one of the best books that describes the philosophy and foundation for modern risk management is Bernstein's "Against the Gods: the remarkable story of risk". Between the covers of this "must read" we learn this bit: The essence of risk management lies in maximizing the areas where we have some control over the outcome.
LiquidPlanner
AUGUST 13, 2019
Employers understand the importance of diversity in the workforce and with many organizations now employing five or six generations of employees, they have ready access to a diverse pool of mature and emerging talent that can bring enormous benefits to the business. However, this can also create challenges. How do employers motivate and engage multiple generations of staff members, from the older traditionalists and baby boomers through to Gen X, Y, and Z, when each has its own preferred style o
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 14, 2019
Our goal at ProjectManager.com is to deliver a great project management software experience to all of our customers. We work tirelessly to help you get organized and do amazing things, no matter the size of your business or the scope of work you’re facing. To that end, we’re thrilled to announce some huge company news: We’ve been included on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 2019 , one of the most coveted awards in American business.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 14, 2019
TL; DR: Team Building Mental Models. Team building has always been a challenge, not just since the advent of agile frameworks and the resulting emphasis on self-organization, engagement, and achieving a valuable objective. This post covers four team building mental models — or concepts — that have proven useful in understanding the context of creating agile teams: from Taylorism to Tuckman to Lencioni to Dan Pink.
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Binfire
AUGUST 14, 2019
Projects, no matter their scope, duration or size, need a carefully built project management plan. . This is true regardless of the project management methodology used to manage the project. Be it traditional (waterfall), Agile or Hybrid project management method, all projects need well thought of and executed the project plan. . Projects involve people, resources, and tasks which are difficult to understand and manage.
Inloox
AUGUST 12, 2019
Learn more about our C# /.NET developer Pierre: Why Pierre came to InLoox, what connects him to San Francisco and which creative hobbies fascinate him apart from application development - all this you can read in our short interview below. 1. What motivated you to apply for a job at InLoox? The topic of project management has already accompanied me during my studies in several courses.
Planio
AUGUST 13, 2019
What is a knowledge base? And why do you need one? Here’s the truth: Your customers want to help themselves. Self-Service Best Practices: 7 Steps to Create a Useful Knowledge Base For Your Customers. 1. Start with a plan. 2. Choose who your knowledge base is for (or make multiple ones). 3. Create a list of recurring topics, issues, and themes. 4. Define and employ a consistent tone of voice. 5.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 13, 2019
Let’s start with a word of warning. This can be considered as a long article. To help you out, I divided the article into two parts. The first part contains my personal journey in becoming a Scrum Master, the second part includes recommendations for new Scrum Masters. Both parts can be read as separate articles. Don’t worry, I’m not going to track the readers that immediately scroll down to the section with recommendations….
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.
Binfire
AUGUST 11, 2019
There is no denying the importance that communication has when it comes to the success of an agile methodology and Scrum-based projects in particular. . Indeed there is no better solution for improving the Agile team’s communication other than holding Scrum meetings as defined by the Scrum roadmap. Typically Scrum meetups include daily scrum, sprint planning meeting, sprint review meeting, and retrospective meeting. .
MPUG
AUGUST 15, 2019
*This post and its content is sponsored by BrightWork. Many organizations rely on project and portfolio management to reach their strategic goals. However, just as many project teams struggle to deliver successful projects because they don’t have the tools and guidelines to collaborate successfully. At BrightWork , we have created software to help organizations achieve successful project and portfolio management using SharePoint in a consistent, scalable way.
Leading Agile
AUGUST 15, 2019
Last week, the biggest conference in the Agile industry took place in Washington DC at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. We were proud to be a sponsor of this event and we were even more excited about catching up with friends—both old and new. For those of you who couldn’t make it to the conference, we wanted to give you a little taste of what it’s all about, so we decided to live-stream our podcast out of our booth in the Prince George Exhibitor Hall.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 14, 2019
At a previous work place, we had copies of Management 3.0 by Jurgen Appelo. The book provides tools and practices that you can apply while managing an organization. We were curious to unpack a couple of the mentioned practices. It happened that we had just some new team members join our team, so at one of our retrospectives, we decided to give Moving Motivators a try.
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.
Wrike
AUGUST 14, 2019
Do you remember playing Monopoly as a kid? Once you chose the perfect game piece (my favorite was the race car, with the Scottie dog a close second) and got your seed funding, it was “go time!” . It seemed so simple to earn money and succeed as long as you didn’t end up in jail. Step by step, you acquired property and built a real-estate empire.
MPUG
AUGUST 12, 2019
If you’re a Project Manager, it’s likely you’ve heard it through the grapevine: Microsoft has officially retired their MS Project certification exam 74-343 Managing Projects. Though the exam has been retired as of July 31, 2019, those who have taken the exam will be recognized for competency until June 30, 2020. Originally published and made available in April 2013, this examination has been popular in the project management world, and there are a number of questions about what — if anything — w
Proofhub
AUGUST 13, 2019
How is Digital Transformation Reshaping Businesses? Evolution makes sure that a species survives the changing conditions in the world. Similarly, digital evolution ensures that a business can sail through all technological changes happening across the globe. Continuous innovation and development help improve business results. Digital business transformation can remove all incompetencies and even result in more avenues for growth.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 13, 2019
How common misunderstandings about the Scrum Roles prevent Scrum Teams to become effective. I am sure you have heard the saying “There is no ‘i’ in Team” before. For an effective Scrum team that statement makes perfect sense. On the flip-side, Scrum defines 3 distinct roles with very specific responsibilities and accountabilities. When roles are defined this way, there is a risk that gaps and gray areas emerge.
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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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