The Ultimate Guide To Team Project Management
Atlassian Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2020
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Deadline Management: How to Ensure Your Team Delivers on Time
Proofhub
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Many factors contribute to a project’s success, and the timely delivery of tasks is one of the most important ones. Sticking to deadlines and providing quality work on time is not easy for everyone, but it’s essential. Managing deadlines is something every person dreads, the word ‘deadline’ is such that it creates anxiety, and you’re stressed to complete the work within the stipulated time, but it doesn’t have to be so stressful and difficult.
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5 Insider Tips and Tricks for Working Well as a Remote Team
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 7, 2020
This is a guest article by Jane Courtnell of Process Street. January 2020, I was in a minority. By March, I was joined by the majority of workers transitioning into a work-from-home lifestyle. The COVID pandemic had only perpetuated an already present trend. Since 2005, the number of WFH employees had grown by 173%. By 2028, it is estimated that 73% of all departments will have remote workers.
Putting 2020 in the Rearview Mirror
Green Project Management
DECEMBER 8, 2020
When COVID-19 decided to lay claims to 2020, every organization on the planet was impacted. As we search for the light at the end of the tunnel (and hope it is not an oncoming train), we are all faced with the question, “what now?” I am sure many of us during this pandemic have felt […]. The post Putting 2020 in the Rearview Mirror appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
What Is Work Management? How to Manage Work for Your Team
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Project management spends a lot of time on the work that must happen before any project can be executed. Researching the feasibility of the project, planning for its success, scheduling tasks, organizing resources and building a budget are all important. Then comes the execution phase and often much of a project manager’s attention is focused on monitoring, tracking and reporting on progress and performance.
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The 2021 Project Management Report
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 11, 2020
We surveyed 220 project managers to better understand what it’s like to work in project delivery. In this original research, we share some brand new project management statistics. You’ll learn: What delivery approach is the most common How many project managers have considered leaving the profession Why the top career goal for project managers is not what experienced professionals want How many projects a project manager runs How many people in an average project team What keeps project managers
58 Product Owner Theses
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2020
TL;DR: The Scrum Product Owner in 58 Theses. The following 58 Product Owner theses describe the PO role from a holistic product creation perspective. They cover the concept of the Product Owner role, product discovery, how to deal with external and internal stakeholders, product portfolio and product roadmap planning, and the Product Backlog refinement.
10 Best Project Management Tools For Remote Teams In 2020
The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The post 10 Best Project Management Tools For Remote Teams In 2020 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Scope of Resource Planning in Project Management for Agile Teams
nTask
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Resource Planning in project management has been gaining traction for a while now. Since the pandemic started, its importance has amplified many times over. Moreover, since the concept of resource planning is generating so much noise, the project management has responded in kind and that’s why the qualifications regarding the people that are considered experts in the field have evolved and become more complex.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
Sequential vs Cumulative
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 5, 2020
I'm a sequentialist.When planning a project, I think first about how to sequence the scope: do this first, then that. Or, do these things in parallel, followed by this or that.MS Project, and similar tools, are the sequentialists go-to tool for planning sequences and establishing the sequential order of the project. Not so fast!What about cumulative, non-sequential, scope and effects?
The Scrum Accountability Game - How to evaluate the accountabilities in Scrum
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2020
. Recently the new Scrum Guide came out, and one of the updates is the switch from Development Team to Developers. This change is done to emphasize that within a Scrum team, there are no sub-teams or hierarchies. It is a cohesive unit , one (Scrum) team of professionals who are focused on one objective at a time, the Product Goal. . Because of this change, some activities have shifted among the roles, and we’ve received many questions about accountabilities and responsibilities.
What Is Streamtime? Overview & Tour Of Features
The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Discover how Streamtime works—what problems it can help you solve and who uses it, along. The post What Is Streamtime? Overview & Tour Of Features appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
The Right Way to Think About Cost Savings with Agile
Leading Agile
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Cost savings is a tricky subject with Agile. But it’s not because Agile can’t impact cost savings. It’s because Agile has very little impact on direct and immediate cost savings. The problem is, most people think the wrong way about how to save on cost with Agile. They usually say Scrum is how they realize cost savings—but they’re missing something. .
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
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.
10 Best Resource Planning Tools of 2021
nTask
DECEMBER 9, 2020
An essential part of delivering successful projects is connecting work with the right people. Resource planning includes a lot of variables. Fortunately, there are multiple resource planning tools available to simplify and streamline the process and make project scheduling a breeze. Here are our picks of the top resource planning tools available. But first, let’s learn a little more about resource planning, and just how resource planning tools can help you.
Improving the Daily Scrum with Liberating Structures
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Many Scrum Teams have a love/hate relationship with the Daily Scrum. Obviously, it’s the most conducted Scrum Event. When using the same format every single day, it quickly becomes the most boring one as well. So we always recommend experimenting with different approaches. In our own experience, the use of Liberating Structures makes a real difference.
Velocity!!
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 8, 2020
"At every turn, leaders chose velocity and production over efficiency, thrift, safety, and even prudence" Ian Toll, HistorianWell, of course, Toll is describing the build-up in the western Pacific in the closing year of WW II. Most, but not all of us, will not have projects in which velocity is prioritized over safety.Most of us, but not all: In the last 20 years, such has been the case in not a.
9 Transactional Analysis Tools that All Project Managers Must Know
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Transactional Analysis remains one of the supreme toolsets for Project Managers to use. Indeed - for all managers, leaders, and professionals. The post 9 Transactional Analysis Tools that All Project Managers Must Know appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
How to Turn a Project Around
MPUG
DECEMBER 6, 2020
One of the hardest things to do when you are deep into managing a project is to see precisely when it is going off the rails. Meaning, you are so busy working the project day-to-day that it could start to have significant issues, and you won’t notice. Or you do see you are having problems, but you don’t know what to do to recover the project. Well, the project recovery process does not have to be that hard, and you do not necessarily need high priced consultants to come in and fix it for you.
Get Right Back On Track
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 9, 2020
It's totally okay that you spent, the weekend eating, drinking and making merry. That's what festivals are for. But don't undermine the power of jumping right back on track. Get that workout in, get back to your training zone, clean up your pantry, start checking off that to-do list for the week and get back on track. Nothing has been lost and nothing much has been gained - all you need to focus on is just getting right back on track without letting the weekend turn into an entire week and then
Everything you need to Know about Time Blocking
nTask
DECEMBER 8, 2020
It is a common sentiment to want a little more time in your day. Especially in today’s era of hyper-connectivity where distractions are countless and to-do lists are the length of your arm. While no one can increase the number of hours you have in a day, there are ways you can make the most out of the hours that you do have. Let’s talk time blocking.
What is the Agile Triangle – Value, Quality, and Constraints | Video
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The Agile Triangle is the equivalent, in Agile Project Management, of the better known Iron Triangle. So, what is it and how is it used? The post What is the Agile Triangle – Value, Quality, and Constraints | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
The Gantt Chart: What is It and Why Does It Matter?
Scoro
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The Gantt chart has become one of the most widely used project management tools today. Incredibly versatile and easy-to-use, it can be used throughout the whole project for planning, time management, task management, scope management and much more besides. In this guide, we explain why the Gantt chart is so useful, as well as exploring its origins, features and benefits.
What has NOT changed in the game of Scrum?
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Photo by Olga Guryanova on Unsplash. The 2020 version of Scrum Guide was released recently and everyone is talking about the changes been made in it and how it is going to impact their current ways of working as compared to its previous version.
Keeping Life-Critical Decision Support Applications Shippable
Leading Agile
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Webinars Learn the Physics of Agility Sign Up. In an earlier life, I coded several different life-critical applications that aided decision support in complex domains. Domains where a mistake could result in people being injured or dying. As the code was written, new use cases were discovered. What if there is a 2,000-pound baby with kidney failure?
Why You Need Change Management in Your Project Manager’s Toolset | Video
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Change Management – the management of change. Leading the process of cultural, behavioral, and psychological change. The post Why You Need Change Management in Your Project Manager’s Toolset | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders
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.
What is Sprint Retrospective? How to Improve Your Sprint Retrospective?
Agilemania
DECEMBER 8, 2020
As a Scrum Master, what has been your biggest struggle? I struggled to create a culture of continuous improvement within the team. And you might think what is to struggle there, run a Sprint Retrospective and get your improvements, so easy or is it? Let me ask a few questions/statements and see if any of it resonates with you. Does… The post What is Sprint Retrospective?
The Sprint Goal is a commitment for the Sprint Backlog
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 8, 2020
In the 2020 Scrum Guide , Ken and Jeff augmented the idea of the Sprint Goal. The Sprint Goal is a commitment to ensure transparency and focus against progress during a Sprint. The Sprint Goal is the single objective for the Sprint. Although the Sprint Goa l is a commitment by the Developers, it provides flexibility in terms of the exact work needed to achieve it.
What is the ROI of a Project Management Tool?
Workzone
DECEMBER 10, 2020
High atop the list of questions we receive about our project management tool is: “What is the ROI of your solution?”. Over the years we’ve found that measuring project management ROI can mean more than just time and money. How teams measure improvement, and the cost of achieving it, can vary largely from team to team. Some teams will primarily judge themselves on raw data – to see if they have completed more work in the same amount of time as last year.
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