LiquidPlanner
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Nearly 2,500 years ago, Socrates (when he was not occupied with founding Western philosophy and instructing his star student, Plato) pioneered a method of asking questions that led people to draw conclusions and pursue deeper truths and realities. His practice of relentlessly picking apart ideas earned him the deserved reputation of being the gadfly of philosophy.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 12, 2022
It's so damn frustrating!You spend a lot of time planning, coordinating, evaluating.And then it's D-Day, circumstances intervene, and nobody follows the plan ? (Well, they follow bits and pieces, but the plan as such is almost unrecognizable)That's a few sentences to say what we all know:No plan survives the first touch with realitySo, if this is all too obvious, what is it you do?
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The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 14, 2022
If you’ve spent any time in digital project management, you’ve likely heard of the Scrum methodology. Scrum is a popular project management methodology that has been widely adopted in a variety of industries. 91% of organizations state that it is a strategic priority to adopt agile. (Source: KPMG) When companies say they are following an […]. The post What Is The Scrum Methodology?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 13, 2022
After the worst of the impact of the pandemic, remote and hybrid work environments have become the modern standard for most office-based roles. More people than ever are working from home. Whether your project team has adopted a remote working style, or you’re considering the possible benefits and pitfalls (perhaps of going back to office-based working), read on.
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?
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Having many projects to manage in a portfolio can be daunting. You need to strategize and plan your resource allocation to ensure that every project has what it needs when it needs it. There are many ways to do this and one of which is lean portfolio management. Let’s first define lean portfolio management and then delve into how it works. This will give you an idea if it’s the right strategy to execute your portfolio management.
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Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 11, 2022
PMI’s Pulse of the Profession Report 2023 focuses on Power Skills that help us work well with other people and deliver positive results. The post 4 Power Skills: PMI’s Formula for Project Success [Pulse of the Profession 2023] appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Project Risk Coach
DECEMBER 11, 2022
You are a project manager and have to make decisions on the fly. And this can be particularly difficult when estimating the cost and the timeline of complex, volatile projects. In this article, I will share what you need to know about Monte Carlo risk analysis , how it works, and an overview of when it should be used. Whenever we manage projects, we rely heavily on assumptions.
International Institute for Learning
DECEMBER 14, 2022
By Ruth Pearce. At a project manager symposium in September 2022, 87% of the audience said they had burned out at some time in the career. At another event that number was more than 90%! Over-engagement may be part of the problem! When my book was accepted by the publisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers , I could not have been more excited [i]. I put as much effort into that book as I had ever put into anything.
nTask
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In this blog, we will talk about that is automated project management and the benefits of automated PM software. What Is Automated Project Management Software? Automated project management software is a computer application that helps managers keep track of their projects by automating certain tasks. It can help with things like tracking progress, managing deadlines, […].
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.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 13, 2022
It’s not uncommon for people in management positions to feel like they’re always playing catch-up. I know I do. I want to do my projects to the best of my ability, but there’s so much to do and so little time to do it that it can be difficult to stay on top of everything, let alone have a chance to think about the bigger picture. But if you want to enjoy this career and be successful in project management, one habit to get used to is reflection.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 14, 2022
You’ve heard it countless times; teams are projects’ most valuable resource. They do the work. But a project manager has to connect each team member to that work. Resource loading is a process to keep team members fully engaged throughout the project. Being able to balance the resource load across your team is important. Resource loading in project management helps you avoid overallocation, which can erode morale and weaken productivity.
Kiron Bondale
DECEMBER 12, 2022
For those of you who are Do It Yourself (DIY) pros, you may not consider this a significant accomplishment, but not usually being a DIY’er, I am quite pleased with having installed ceramic wall tiles for the first time ever. In this particular case, the tiling was backsplash for our main bathroom sink area. Once the work was completed, a friend who had provided a lot of hands-on assistance and tool support suggested that there might be some delivery lessons I could harvest from this home i
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 11, 2022
How can a Scrum Master serve the organization? . There is a very sad joke about Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters regarding work at organization level – “an Agile Coach is a person who works with the organization and makes sure the Scrum Master doesn’t ”. It is both very wrong towards some of the Agile Coaches and unfortunately very right in other cases. .
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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?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 15, 2022
I worked in the IT team at my old job. We did a fair amount of off-the-shelf software deployments, and we frequently made the point that we were a healthcare company, not a software development firm. We did have a team of developers who built some in-house apps, and web front ends to databases, but we were not, at heart, a company that built software.
The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 16, 2022
What is the project life cycle? Is it even relevant these days? Sure, agile complicates things a little bit, but the project life cycle is still a useful way to think about projects. Regardless of what project management methodology or framework you’re using, every project follows the same life cycle. The project life cycle guides […]. The post What Is The Project Life Cycle: The 5 Phases & Why It’s Still Important appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
LiquidPlanner
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Project closure is one of my favorite times in the lifecycle as a project manager. It’s when all your hard work pays off and you complete a structured, efficient handover to the business as usual team. At least, that’s what I was planning for in my head! In reality, it ended up more like a rush to get everything on the project closure checklist ticked off, complete the project wrap up and move on to the next initiative.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 12, 2022
TL; DR: Your Unfit Product Goal and the Product Goal Canvas . We plan a lot in Scrum: There is a daily plan when the Developers think about progressing toward the Sprint Goal during the Daily Scrum. Of course, the Sprint Goal reflects an intermediate target the Scrum team considers valuable to solve their customers’ problems. Moreover, there is the Product Goal, a mid- or long-term objective of the Scrum team. .
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.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 16, 2022
There’s a lot riding on getting your PMO mission statement right. After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. Creating a powerful PMO mission statement doesn’t have to be difficult – but it does require some thought and careful planning. Why have a mission statement for the PMO?
nTask
DECEMBER 15, 2022
When it comes to planning and managing projects, many people prefer the Gantt Chart method. This basic visual tool is simple to understand, easy to use, and can help you stay organized and on track. However, there are times when the Timeline method may be a better choice. For instance, if you’re dealing with a […].
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Often, most important measure in Earned Value Management (EVM) is the Estimate at Completion (EAC). So, what is the Estimate at Completion? The post What is Estimate at Completion – EAC? | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In a previous blog post, I talked about different categories of product owners. You can check it out here. But here’s a summary: Scribe — doesn’t add any value, just takes orders. Proxy — who maybe doesn’t just take the orders, maybe adds some value in terms of assessing whether what the customer’s asking for is really the right thing to ask 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.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Is it hard to get people to make the big decisions? I know what it’s like: analysis paralysis kicks in, and the responsibilities of making a big call can weigh heavy on stakeholders… so they procrastinate, and you don’t get any answer at all. There is a decision-making approach that takes some of the weightiness out of deciding what to do. How much easier would it be to solve a problem a piece at a time instead of having to leap to the end straightaway?
Agilemania
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Do you use the Scaled Agile Framework in your firm or organization? Have you heard everyone else is going agile or embracing lean, and you’re not sure what it means? Keep reading if you’re uncertain if your firm would benefit from employing a product manager. If you’re a product manager who isn’t sure where you belong in your firm, you’ve come to the correct spot.
MPUG
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“When you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”. Dr. Robert Schuller. The Project Information Repository (PIREP) is a fundamental tool for managing and administering software development projects. It’s recommended that the PIREP be on an online database, so that all team members can share the information on key information such as milestones, risks, issues, changes, meetings, and decisions.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 15, 2022
In the heat of "the battle" teams tend to forget why they use the Scrum framework after all and what the foundations are of it. Why do we have Sprint Planning sessions every other week, why does our Product Owner has these or those accountabilities, why did we started using a team board after all, why did. . There are loads of blogs and articles on specific practices, tools and techniques.
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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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