Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 22, 2024
Managing project stakeholders can feel like herding cats—each one has their quirks, demands, and personalities. If you’ve been in the project management game for any length of time, you know how important it is to understand who you’re dealing with and how to keep things running smoothly. From the ever-elusive busy bee to the relentless micro-manager, I’ve worked with them all!
Resource Guru
JULY 22, 2024
Want to drive more revenue? Well, then there’s one metric you want to keep a close eye on: billable utilization rate. Understanding how your team spends their time is crucial for any business in the professional services space that’s aiming to boost productivity and profitability. That’s where billable utilization comes into the picture. This guide will walk you through the basics of billable utilization, from definitions and formulas to the first steps of optimizing utilization for your team.
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Planio
JULY 22, 2024
In an ideal world, everyone would be able to do great work, get rewarded fairly, and have a realistic workload. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality most of us live in. With the harsh economic conditions of the past few years, companies have been forced to do more with less — leaving employees exhausted, frustrated, and overworked. It’s no wonder that a recent study found that 53% of people regularly feel overworked, leading them to suffer stress-related consequences.
Scrum.org
JULY 21, 2024
In a conversation with a new Scrum Master, I shared advice for the first 90 days on the job. Reflecting on my own early experience, I emphasized the importance of observing implicit and explicit agreements within the team, helping the team define and understand their "Definition of Done," and fostering team cohesion. I advised against making rapid, sweeping changes and stressed the value of patience, humility, and understanding the existing team dynamics and culture before implementing new proce
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?
Musings on Project Management
JULY 23, 2024
The trusty internet browser that has been around since the Netscape days of the 1990's has largely been a lay person's user interface to the internet and sundry consumer internet apps accessed via the browser.Fair enoughLet's stipulate: In the last 30 years that browser user experience has improved dramatically, to be sure.
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Scrum.org
JULY 22, 2024
In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Robb Pieper , Jason Malmstadt , and I explore the true skills that make a really good Scrum Master. Learn what sets great Scrum Masters apart from the rest. We will discuss important traits like leadership, influence, and managing complexity. Whether you're new to Scrum or looking to improve your skills, this video will help you understand what it takes to excel in this role.
MPUG
JULY 20, 2024
Microsoft Project provides the ability to integrate individual projects into a single master project. A master project, which is often used to represent a program, provides numerous capabilities to users, including the following: View the master project and each of the subprojects it contains in a single schedule Perform consolidated project reporting across the master project Create interproject dependencies among the tasks in the master project This article will provide a high-level overview o
Celoxis
JULY 22, 2024
10 Best Basecamp Alternatives & Competitors in 2024 · 1. Celoxis · 2. Asana · 3. Trello · 4. Microsoft Project · 5. Monday · 6. Smartsheet · 7. Wrike · 8.
Scrum.org
JULY 22, 2024
I write a lot about incremental delivery because it is so central to the success of Agile teams. And - like the Scrum framework itself - it is easy to understand but can be hard to master. Incremental delivery is the idea that Agile teams should deliver value in smaller pieces of usable product. It's the idea that teams should deliver value frequently so that the team can increase transparency, inspect honestly, and adapt based on what is learned.
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.
ProjectManager.com
JULY 24, 2024
Organizations have strategies to achieve their long-term goals, whether that’s to increase sales, launch a new product or build new facilities. Projects help execute those strategic plans, and organizational project management is the framework that aligns that work to the organization’s objectives. Let’s start by digging deeper into the definition of organizational project management and the various components that make it up.
The IIL Blog
JULY 24, 2024
By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner July 24, 2024 The future of project management must have a balance between the tactical and strategic focus, in addition to a balance between digital and human. This balance will be key to achieving effective and sustainable strategic value realization. Getting to this balance is a key to future experiencing culture.
PM Times
JULY 24, 2024
Six essential abilities enable effective performance in any role, whether as a manager, leader, partner, or team member, at work or at home. These are in addition to traditional project management skills such as planning, scheduling, and managing risk. The foundation for these abilities is: Mindset – the way you perceive the world through your […] The post Six Essential Abilities for PM Excellence appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.
Scrum.org
JULY 25, 2024
The Measurement Performance Domain in traditional project management focuses on using data to assess performance and make informed decisions. In Scrum, the approach to measurement emphasizes transparency, inspection, and adaptation, integrating concepts like the Cone of Uncertainty and the strategic use of information radiators to enhance decision-making processes.
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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?
ProjectManager.com
JULY 23, 2024
Creative projects are like any project. They have a beginning and end with a deliverable. A lot of similar project documentation is also used, though some have different names. A case in point is a client brief. It functions like a statement of work (SOW), only for a creative team. To better understand a client brief, first, let’s define the term and identify who is responsible for creating one.
The IIL Blog
JULY 24, 2024
By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder, DVMS Institute July 24, 2024 Cybersecurity project managers manage risk and threats in cybersecurity projects. They help organizations understand challenges like new vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and the complex world of technology and government regulations. Cybersecurity project managers’ responsibilities can include: Defining project scope Developing plans to reduce risk Supervising security team members Applying security patches Protecting personal informatio
Alan Parker Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Stuff to get you to the starting line. Contents Gaining Management Suppor t Building a Project Pla n Initial Gap Analysis A Simple Gap Analysis Template How do we get ready for ISO 27001? Is there anything we should do first before we start implementing it? Yes, plenty, but it depends on your organisation's maturity and how you like to do things.
Scrum.org
JULY 25, 2024
This is a free step-by-step deep tutorial about estimation techniques. There are three main categories of estimation: 1- Absolute Estimation 2- Relative Estimation 3- Flow Metrics In this video, I will talk about thinking guidelines for estimation and introduce 6 estimation techniques. More than that, I'll comprehensively explain Planning Poker, a technique for Relative Estimation.
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.
NimbleWork
JULY 24, 2024
Every successful project, from building a skyscraper to launching a new marketing campaign, is like a well-conducted orchestra. Just as a symphony requires a maestro to lead the musicians and ensure each instrument plays its part, a project needs a skilled project manager to guide the team and ensure all the moving pieces come together harmoniously.
The IIL Blog
JULY 24, 2024
By Alan Zucker July 17, 2024 We should view project management approaches as a palette of options. Predictive, Agile, and Lean/Kanban form the boundaries. Hybrid is the vast interior space. The first article in this series described the boundaries and color-mix of approaches: Predictive. The traditional, cascading, high-structured approach. Agile (Scrum).
Alan Parker Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Checking how your ISMS is performing. Contents Monitoring & Review Phase of ISO 27001 Monitor & Measure ISMS Performance Management Review Internal Audits Alignment with ISO 27001:2022 Clause 7 Monitoring & Review Phase of ISO 27001 Monitoring & Review Phase of ISO 27001 Implementation The Monitoring & Review phase of ISO 27001 implementation focuses on continuously evaluating the ISMS to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with organisational objectives.
Project Accelerator News
JULY 26, 2024
As I write, we’re heading towards International Self-Care Day on July 24th – the culmination of the World Health Organisation’s Self-Care Month. Hope you’ve been feeling the love. We invest a lot of time, energy and budget on the “self-care” of our IT projects, in terms of robust governance, strong PMO (Project Management Office) and world-class processes, etc – but do we pay enough attention to our individual or team’s self-care?
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.
Scoro
JULY 25, 2024
What is capacity planning? Capacity planning means ensuring that there is enough time, people, and specific roles to execute projects successfully. It’s a high-level process that proactively evaluates these factors over weeks or months. It influences the type and volume of work your team takes on. And it shapes hiring decisions, too. For example, deciding whether you have enough developers with experience coding in C++ to execute a potential four-month project successfully.
Teamweek
JULY 24, 2024
Every business wants to make operations more efficient. Doing so requires an understanding of the time your employees spend carrying out their daily tasks, the number of tasks they complete each day, their morale, and how they are allocated work. A productivity audit can analyze the different parts of your business to highlight areas that need improvement and help you truly understand how to optimize your processes.
Alan Parker Blog
JULY 24, 2024
An overview of the standard. To begin at the beginning. Information security is increasingly becoming a prerequisite to doing business. With the constant evolution of global threats and the assault on information and its protection, information security is becoming a battlefield we all share. Protecting sensitive data from breaches, cyber-attacks, and other threats is essential for maintaining trust and operational integrity in an organisation.
NimbleWork
JULY 25, 2024
In today’s fast-moving business world, a company’s success often depends on how well its different parts work together. Ideally, information should flow freely, and teams should work in harmony. But for many companies, the reality is far from this ideal. Many businesses struggle with what we call “departmental silos.” These are invisible barriers that pop up between different departments like marketing, sales, engineering, and customer service.
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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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