Project Risk Coach
JANUARY 18, 2021
One of my popular blog posts is 40 Reasons PMOs Fail. In this article, we go a step further. I highlight 10 of the 40 PMO problems and provide ways to manage them. 10 PMO Problems and Solutions 1. No project sponsor or project charter for the implementation of the PMO. How to manage: Typically, a senior leader in your organization must make the decision to implement a PMO.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 21, 2021
I’m running a webinar on the skills you need to manage multiple projects on 4 February. Register here. “There’s another project I’m just waiting to hear about,” said my sponsor. I silently groaned. I was already managing a couple of projects and while I probably could take on the workload of this additional small piece of work, the mental overload of juggling so many things was getting too much.
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Inloox
JANUARY 21, 2021
For almost a year now, the Corona pandemic has determined our daily lives. The consequences also turned our working lives upside down. Last year, many employers around the world had to change their work culture from working in the office to working from home. One of the greatest challenges since then: online meetings. We’ve taken a look back at the past months and here’s a summary of our most important and funny experiences, insights and anecdotes from one year of online meetings.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 20, 2021
Productivity begins with a to-do list. It’s the first step towards organizing your work and getting it done. To-do lists are essentially a repository of tasks, but they can be much more than that. To-do lists can describe the work, prioritize it and more. Using a to-do list keeps you focused on what has to be done and limits distractions so can complete work in a timely manner.
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The Lazy Project Manager
JANUARY 22, 2021
I have noticed on Linkedin, over the last few weeks, a number of posts by ‘experts’ in the area of PMOs. These individuals are promoting courses, presentations, qualifications in some cases, or are making some bold declaration about the past, present and future of PMOs but (and here is the really scary part) if you take a closer look at their career (as declared on their LinkedIn profile) they don’t seem to have ever actually run a PMO.
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Scrum.org
JANUARY 18, 2021
TL; DR: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns from Job Ads. Job ads for Scrum Master positions reveal great insight into an organization’s progress on becoming agile. I analyzed more than 50 job ads for Scrum Master positions to gain these. Learn more about what makes job ads such a treasure trove with the following 22 Scrum Master anti-patterns derived from job ads. ??
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 19, 2021
Throughout the execution of a project there are points in which procurements require some clarity. To get the answers questions and capture the back and forth with the supplier in a paper trail, a request for information (RFI) is required. Having a procedure which brings clarity to the procurement process helps the project run smoothly. Using our free RFI template saves you time and effort.
nTask
JANUARY 19, 2021
The organizational paradigm is made up of many small cogs that have to be oiled up in order to make the whole machinery function properly, and if you fail to do that, you are going to have a business that doesn’t have the ability to evolve into something better or even function properly as is. This “oiling the cogs” in the organizational paradigm is Process Management.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 17, 2021
I’ve just finished reading The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman Polson. It’s the story of what makes someone succeed, and the importance grit plays in career success. Huffman Polson was the youngest woman to climb Denali and served as one of the US Army’s first female attack helicopter pilots.
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
JANUARY 21, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: What does a Scrum Master do on day one? You're just starting a new Scrum Master role, and you see many opportunities to change and improve things. With so many options, it's hard to know where to begin. Watch as Todd and Ryan break down this situation and give guidance on how to get started and what to do once the biggest issues are discovered.
LiquidPlanner
JANUARY 18, 2021
It happens to projects big and small: one day, you wake up to a mess in your workspace. Sometimes it’s because of a colleague who can’t load-balance, or a budget decision that left you with fewer resources. And in a certain sense, it doesn’t matter why the project got off track – but it definitely matters how you untangle it.
nTask
JANUARY 21, 2021
One thing that we have learned in the project management paradigm and the overall organizational world, is that there is no guarantee of something being extraordinary if it has been a part of the market for a long time. It has to prove its worth by being the best in the game in the everyday work life of professionals, and if you can’t do that then your alternatives are going to swoop in no time and take your place in the rankings.
Leading Answers
JANUARY 16, 2021
This article explains what a risk-adjusted backlog is, why they are useful, how to create one and how teams work with them. What is a Risk-Adjusted Backlog? A risk-adjusted backlog is a backlog that contains activities relating to managing risk in addition to the usual features associated with delivering value. Agile projects typically prioritize the backlog based on business value or perceived needs.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 18, 2021
On today's episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How Do I Get Scrum Master Experience? A listener asked Todd and Ryan how to get Scrum Master experience after getting certified as a Professional Scrum Master. Quite a few Scrum Master's have gotten creative as they've looked for ways to apply their learnings before getting their first Scrum Master gig. Ryan and Todd discuss the things that they did that ultimately led to their first Scrum Master roles.
Gunther Verheyen
JANUARY 19, 2021
The Product Owner in Scrum is accountable for the value delivered. Besides the fact that value is a very different driver than volume is (think outcome versus output), that accountability can hardly be demonstrated without a clearly identified ‘product’. Product is the vehicle to deliver value. Neither can a Product Owner be accountable and effective without a mandate to make decisions.
nTask
JANUARY 19, 2021
If you want to free up 30% of the time you spend working on daily tasks, task automation is probably the way to go. And if you want to learn how to automate tasks you have come to the right place. This article is about all things task automation from what it is, why you need it, how to achieve it, and tools that can help you make the most of your time.
PM Basics
JANUARY 20, 2021
In the previous email, I shared the truth about being a project manager. Lots of other readers were able to relate to it. What about you? In short: . Your manager expects you to know everything about project management right from the beginning. You need to manage people, but you don’t have influence or authority over them. So, what should you do? Your team expects you to be a leader in all aspects of their professional and personal lives.
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Scrum.org
JANUARY 19, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Can you have too many Product Backlog Items? This comes up in our Product Owner class quite a bit. The short answer is: YES! But there are some ideas that we need to explore so that your Product Backlog is well understood and actionable. Watch as Todd and Ryan break down this situation and expose many of the common reasons that Product Backlogs get out of control and how you can refine your Product Backlog into a transparent future vision of your Product.
Leading Agile
JANUARY 21, 2021
Mike Cottmeyer explores the key attributes in each of the three systems necessary for making a success out of the otherwise complex tax of large scale Agile Transformation. The three systems include a System of Delivery, a System of Transformation, and a System of Sustainability. In this talk from Agile Arizona, you’ll learn the critical success factors of each system, why they are necessary, and how they work together both individually and collectively to help build momentum, become a mor
nTask
JANUARY 18, 2021
According to the Pew Research Center , around 90% of Americans use the internet and 77% of Americans own a smartphone. These figures suggest how prevalent the digital age really is. And with the world has moved online, it is no wonder of the rise in digital project management. But what is digital project management? What does it entail? And who are the people involved?
Planview
JANUARY 21, 2021
What is Lab Management? If science is the place where curiosity, discovery, and innovation meet up to have coffee, lab management is the process of making sure the doors are open, lights are on, and grounds are brewing. Labs in academia and industry rely on effective lab management to facilitate and support the groundbreaking scientific achievements that make the headlines and improve our lives.
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Scrum.org
JANUARY 22, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Who attends product backlog refinement in Scrum? A recent student was concerned about the amount of time Product Backlog Refinement was taking away from product development. After a few questions, we realized that our student had some misconceptions about who should attend Product Backlog Refinement. Ryan and Todd discuss the things that they take into consideration when planning a Product Backlog Refinement session.
MPUG
JANUARY 17, 2021
“Project Creates. Program Guides. Portfolio Decides.” – from the book, I Want To be A RMP. As I interact with various project, program, and portfolio (PPP) management professionals who use my courses, read my books, and/or attend my webinars, I get many queries on the risk management life cycle approach. While a project is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product (or service/result), a program refers to the coordination of projects, subprograms, and other program activities with the overa
ProProject Manager
JANUARY 20, 2021
Sample Gantt chart. A critical component of the project is the project management plan. We’ve talked about developing a project management plan and schedule: Project planning – problems, scope, and deliverables , and Scheduling tips and techniques. There’s even a post on developing schedules so they display well on Gantt charts: Tips for developing a Gantt chart.
ProProfs Project Management
JANUARY 22, 2021
Have you wondered when you start asking yourself the question “how to prioritize tasks”? You ask such task prioritization questions when you’ve been pilled with incoming urgent tasks where each one of them has been labeled as important. And when multiple tasks land upon your desk, prioritizing work becomes a huge challenge even for project managers.
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
JANUARY 18, 2021
One of the most common questions I receive via the Contact Us page on TheScrumMaster.co.uk is – How can I get my first job as a Scrum Master? I always reply to anyone that inquires. Here are my thoughts on how to do it and some answers to common related questions. I have also added an experience report from one of our wonderful clients who has recently been on this journey.
Teamweek
JANUARY 21, 2021
With work-from-home becoming a norm, it’s more critical than ever to manage team availability and workloads. Shared calendar apps can help you stay on top of your team’s schedule. . Remote team members often work across time zones and on flexible schedules. However, a schedule that fits one person may not suit everyone. . For example, normal work hours for you are perhaps play time for someone else.
ProProject Manager
JANUARY 19, 2021
One of the most important functions a project manager performs is communication. PMs communicate with their managers, their teams, and their customers and stakeholders. PMI details a communication plan for every project as part of the process. Sometimes this is just the start. Here are 4 tips for getting the information you need from your teams, stakeholders, and managers.
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