Proofhub
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Understanding The Many Aspects Of Project Management “What makes a project successful?” There’s one question with many possible answers. Some say, behind any successful project is a project manager with above and beyond management skills. For some, it is the team who works hard day and night to deliver every deliverable and deadlines within the project to make it successful.
Teamweek
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
I paused at my front door and did a final once-over. Fully charged phone in case I needed to make an emergency call? Check. Shoelaces tied so I don’t trip on them if I have to run? Check. Pepper spray? Check. No, I wasn’t about to seek shelter during the apocalypse. I was an aspiring writer who had decided to be Haruki Murakami for a day. Murkami was, and still is, one of my favorite authors.
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GanttPRO Project Management
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Mostly, “dealing with difficult employees” means creating a comfortable work atmosphere for every employee in the company, including this very difficult one. Detect the unusual circumstances, if there are any, […].
Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
You attend a training course, how do you make sure you’re doing everything you can to get the most out of what you are learning? How do you make sure that once the training is over and you head back to the office, that you’re still able to utilise what you have learnt? From as early as 1981 with Michalak’s research called ‘The Neglected Half of Training’, there has been problems highlighted about the transfer of learning.
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?
GoSkills
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Project management timelines track a project's progress – but they also boost motivation and improve communication. Anita Sambol outlines why that is, and more!
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
LiquidPlanner
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Anyone that manages a team knows that organization and an efficient workflow are critical to effectively allocating your talent, meeting deadlines, and getting everything done on time and under budget. The problem is that most employees and team members spend much of their time in meetings, answering emails, and getting stuck on various other distractions and interruptions that can strain their attention and focus, especially as different initiatives and interests fight for priority.
Kiron Bondale
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
As weather gets colder, it is common to see squirrels digging holes to bury nuts and other food items to feed themselves when resources becomes scarce during winter time. But given the volume of nuts which are required to sustain squirrels through the long winter months and the large areas covered by an average squirrel, they often end up forgetting where they have buried all of their treats.
Techno-PM
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
The Detailed Comparison of Kanban vs Scrum vs Agile It can be difficult for project managers to keep up with the ever-evolving methodologies that can benefit their teams. It is also tricky sometimes to know what the differences are between them, and what will work best for their colleagues and themselves. Whilst the ultimate aim of each of these methods is to aid and enhance the process of completing projects, it is important to recognize that each method is distinct in its own right.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
In this video, Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to write a scope of work for project management. Follow her steps to get started or use our project plan and scope document template! Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – How to Write a Scope of Work Document: A scope of work (SOW) document is an agreement on the work you’re going to perform on the project, Jennifer said. .
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.
Project Risk Coach
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
In this article, I will share three primary issues in scope management–not including all the work, gold plating, and poor alignment with objectives and goals. And, we'll look at solutions for each. First, let's examine what scope management includes. "Project Scope Management includes the processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
The Lazy Project Manager
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Do you recognise this? Is your business life ‘Volatile – Uncertain – Complex – Ambiguous’? Well don’t panic, you are certainly not alone, but you should accept that you are part the ‘VUCA’ world today! VUCA is an acronym originally used by the American Military. It was the response of the US Army War College to the collapse of the USSR in the early 1990s when, suddenly, there was no longer the only enemy, resulting in a need for new ways of seeing and reacting.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
This is a guest article from Sidar OK, an executive coach who supports employees wishing to increase their income by becoming an independent consultant. Introduction. Sidar OK. When I became an independent consultant 12 years ago, freelance missions were abundant. In fact, I would get about 3-4 offers per week just with my LinkedIn profile and my public CV.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Reporting – it’s what a project manager does. No matter if you’re a journeyman or an apprentice in the field, you’ve made a report, either by hand or with reporting tools. However, you may not know that there are several different types of reports, or how to specifically address those reports to particular audiences. Here is an outline of five of the more common types of project reports, but are nonetheless crucial to the successful running of a project. 1.
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Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Version Française. Scrum requires a self-organized team to deliver "done" increments at the end of each Sprint. This peculiarity sometimes raises criticisms and questions when it is discussed in trainings or when coaching the clients: how can a team work without a leader? How are we going to do our job, if no one tells us what or how to do it? The Scrum Guide states that: “Scrum Teams are self-organizing and cross-functional.
The Digital Project Manager
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
The post The Agile Manifesto And How To Really Apply It To Your Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Project Bliss
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
There are multiple reasons to consider the importance of creativity in business and your work. And I’m not just talking about your company’s creative department, or that PowerPoint you need to make for your boss. Creativity provides business value in important ways you may not have considered. You may be surprised. But once I explain, I think you’ll agree.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Projects are made up of tasks that have to adhere to a schedule in order to meet a deadline. It sounds simple, but without mapping the work it can quickly get out of hand and you’ll find your project off track. There are many techniques project managers use to schedule their project activities so that everything lands where it’s supposed to and the project fits the approved timeline.
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
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
TL; DR: 15 Sprint Review Anti-Patterns. Are we still on the right track? Answering this question in a collaborative effort of the Scrum Team as well as internal (and external) stakeholders is the purpose of the Sprint Review. Given its importance, it is worthwhile to tackle the most common Sprint Review anti-patterns. The Purpose of Scrum’s Sprint Review.
The Digital Project Manager
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The post Tool Overview: Mavenlink Software Platform For Modern Services Organizations appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
LiquidPlanner
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Perhaps you’ve had those moments when you’re pulling together some budget information, and crunching some numbers from lots of Excel spreadsheets and emails, and your palms start to get a little sweaty. Which project costs did you miss? It’s been a while since you’ve gotten a progress report from the team – are there any unexpected costs that are going to sneak up on you?
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Depending on the complexity and length of your project, your project management schedule can range from a simple chronological task list to a complex web of interrelated tasks and dependencies. Still, there are concrete steps you can take to develop a solid project schedule and ensure all aspects of your project are properly planned and accounted for.
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.
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
As Scrum Trainer I get to meet a lot of teams and hear of many different ways to do Scrum. Most are valid ways, yet some seem more aligned with the values of Scrum or the purpose of the specific Scrum Element. In this post we'll have a look at the Sprint Review. The Sprint Review is generally the hardest event to get right. It's where the Scrum Team and their stakeholders meet, thus the event with the largest number of participants.
The Digital Project Manager
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
In this episode, we tackle the golden question: how do you scale agile teams and organizations? The post DPM Podcast: Scaling Agile (With Giovanni Asproni) appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Taskque
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The momentum at which project management is evolving is making it tough for project managers to keep pace with it. New project management methodologies , tools, best practices and trends replace old ones. Project management conferences help you stay updated with all the latest developments in the project management industry. Moreover, it also enables you to hone your project management skills so you can manage projects more efficiently.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
So much time and effort is put into the planning of a project, it is often forgotten that the end of a project is equally important. There’s a lot of work involved even once a project is technically complete. Our free project closure template is a great resource to help you remember what remains left to be done. For example, there are many tasks that you still must complete.
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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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