ProjectManager.com
MARCH 14, 2018
Does the business organization where you work feel… a little disorganized ? Does it seem like every department and team has their own way of doing things, harming overall efficiency, production, and your work environment? If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MARCH 12, 2018
Someone got in touch recently and asked for a copy of one of my premium templates for free. I said no politely (even though inside I was composing an email along the lines of ‘I bet no one asks you to work for free and doesn’t even say please!’ which of course I didn’t say). But I get that not everyone can afford $6 for a project workbook and budget tracker.
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Project Risk Coach
MARCH 12, 2018
Discover how to ensure risk ownership at the right level of your organization The Project Management Institute added a new risk strategy in the Sixth Edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Let's take a look at what it means to escalate risks and how to escalate risks, both threats and opportunities. Escalation is one of the eight ways to treat risks.The PMBOK® Guide–Sixth Edition says: "Escalation is appropriate when the project team or the project sponsor agrees that a threat is o
Entry
MARCH 16, 2018
Every project manager knows the importance with keeping a project on track. When a project falls behind, the team needs to put in a great deal of effort to put ensure it is back on track because of the time-sensitive stages of a project; most of the time it leads to the project being delayed or cancelled entirely. Keeping employees motivated to complete a project can be difficult, the easiest way is with the use of project milestones.
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?
Kiron Bondale
MARCH 10, 2018
Agile transformations are susceptible to a variety of impediments but sometimes these hurdles are not as high as we believe them to be. In almost any company other than a startup, some or all of the following tangible blockers will not only be present at the beginning of the journey, they may continue to stymie teams years into their transformation.
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Ron Rosenhead
MARCH 13, 2018
That is the question…. Now I know I may well upset a few people with this articles however here goes…. I receive many emails asking for advice how to ‘get into’ project management or what project management training should I undertake? ‘Should I get PRINCE2/ APM/PMI’ is usually attached to the question. Enquirers tend to fall into 3 categories: The inexperienced – no project management experience at all.
Entry
MARCH 16, 2018
Every project manager knows the importance of keeping a project on track. Setting meaningful milestones will motivate your employees more than setting unmeaningful milestones. Here are things to consider when deciding your milestones. The post Importance of Properly Setting Project Milestones appeared first on Entry Software Corporation.
The Digital Project Manager
MARCH 13, 2018
Whether you’re new to the software development game or been a player for years, chances. The post How To Run A Sprint Retrospective That Actually Leads To Change appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Digite
MARCH 12, 2018
Is this you? That is, does the question below, which I answered on a technical forum recently, describe a situation you might be facing or may have faced in the past? We have a brownfield project which was recently struck by disaster (many people leaving for unrelated reasons, too many new customers, much too large backlog for much to few people, etc.).
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 Bliss
MARCH 13, 2018
. A. This week I’m on vacation with my family and featuring a post by Ari Farrow of Cerri. . Regardless of what you’ve put on this year’s bucket list, managing your time in order to get stuff done is going to be the top concern for anyone hoping to achieve their goals. While this is true of both your professional and personal goals, the solution to the problem of being more efficient is one that can apply to all aspects of your life.
Musings on Project Management
MARCH 15, 2018
I was recently asked if Agile and "R/D" go together. The issue at hand: how do you reconcile agile's call for product delivery to users every few weeks with the unknowns and false starts in a real R/D project? Good question! I'm glad you asked. Let's start with OPM. Other people's money. And the first question: What have you committed to do? There are two possible answers: (1) apply.
Inloox
MARCH 15, 2018
Digital transformation, digitization, internet of things, big data – these are topics that are of interest to all industries, even those that have not been affected by digitization so far, not just the IT world. Digitization is not a new topic, the success of the web 2.0 has paved the way for an almost perfect penetration of our lives by new technologies.
LiquidPlanner
MARCH 15, 2018
A decade ago I was staying with a friend in Tokyo who ran a global team for a top multi-national technology company. Meeting times that were convenient for the company’s headquarters in New York were less than ideal for my friend. Since my friend worked from a home office, I was able to witness all the separate conversations she juggled—from the actual conference call to all the other micro-conversations happening in the four open instant message chat windows.
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Online PM Courses
MARCH 12, 2018
From time to time, every Project Manager will find themselves managing difficult conversations. Because it is an important part of our role. But it’s one we’d rather not have. Then, of course, at the end of a hard day or week at work, you leave work. And again, you will have to face these types of conversation at home, with friends and in social situations.
Musings on Project Management
MARCH 12, 2018
In 1711 Abraham De Moivre came up with the mathematical definition of risk as: The Risk of losing any sum is the reverse of Expectation; and the true measure of it is, the product of the Sum adventured multiplied by the Probability of the Loss. Abraham de Moivre, De Mensura Sortis, 1711 Ph. Trans. of the Royal Society I copied this quote from a well argued posting by Matthew.
TrustRadius Project Management
MARCH 14, 2018
Before undertaking any development project, the most important decision to make is how to approach the project as a team. With two major development methodologies at play, making this decision can often get heated. This is where deciding which development methodology to take on comes into play. In simple terms, a development methodology determines how the actual work of development is organized and acted on.
Redbooth
MARCH 13, 2018
Most project managers are familiar with Agile and the Scrum Board. Agile works for fast-moving startup teams that need to deliver new products constantly. While Agile has many benefits, it is only one of several ways to manage a project. To choose the system that’s best for you and your team, it’s important to consider all the options. In this short guide, we’ll look at several established project management systems, including PERT, Critical Path, and Critical Chain, to help yo
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.
Zen Project Management
MARCH 13, 2018
I recently completed the book Team of Teams by Stanley McChrystal , a retired Army General and former commander of the Joint Special Operations Task Force, operating in Iraq. It's the story of how he transformed that command in order to more effectively execute their mission. The book explores the ideas of complicated and complex. I kept thinking about the Cynefin framework , though McChrystal does not specifically mention it in the book.
Wrike
MARCH 16, 2018
Last year, LinkedIn reported it had grown to over 500 million users in 200 countries. To nurture this meteoric growth, LinkedIn has been heavily investing in the platform, adding loads of new features that businesses and individuals can use get more value from the network. One of those areas of investment has been LinkedIn Groups. For years, LinkedIn Groups provided their members with little more than self-promotional posts and spam, but new changes have transformed Groups into some of the most
Eylean
MARCH 15, 2018
Time tracking has been a tough subject in the project management world from the day one. On one hand it is a greatly useful tool to help push your business forward. On another hand it is a burdensome task to control your employees. With two greatly different takes on the topic, there is no wonder … The post Time Tracking – Not Just Something to Torture Your Team appeared first on Eylean Blog.
Techno-PM
MARCH 16, 2018
Here at techno-pm we are committed to get the list of best free project management software for you. Our team is working on this list by doing extensive search on internet using various sources. We will actively continue to update this list with the latest project management software. Company Name Type of Software Free Trial Period Price of Software Featured Function Taiga Cloud, Web Open Source NA Good For Agile Development Kanban Scrum Backlogs User stories Wiki page edit Lacks Gantt Chart fea
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.
Online PM Courses
MARCH 15, 2018
These days, every organization seems to be going Lean. So, what is Lean Project Management, and how does it relate to Agile Project Management? So, what is Lean Project Management? 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 Lean Project Management? You may also like… What is Agile Project Management?
WorkOtter
MARCH 15, 2018
WHAT MAKES AN EXCELLENT PROJECT MANAGER? A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to form a unique product, service or result. The environment in which a project is carried out is different from an organization’s regular operations. Therefore, a project manager must have special skills and a unique demeanor to operate effectively in novel and […].
Herding Cats
MARCH 13, 2018
Here's a time series from one of the advocates of #Noestimates showing the number of stickies processed on a weekly basis. This chart is used to conjecture that decisions can be made using emperical data from the past. Trouble starts when there is no mention of the wide variance of this data and the credibility of the forecast of the future made from this data.
Resource Guru
MARCH 15, 2018
“I would recommend Resource Guru to other agencies. The flexibility allows for easy adoption across a wide variety of models.”. Publicis Hawkeye are a marketing agency of over 300 people, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. With an impressive client list including Bridgestone, Red Bull and T-Mobile, they needed a way to effectively manage resources across their many ongoing 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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