Scrum.org
JULY 12, 2021
If someone can give you the answer easily for: What is Agile Transformation? And how do we do? I bet that they don’t completely understand the question or don’t have enough experience. Transformation or change in a group or organization is always a challenge. It is complex work and needs a lot of effort. The un-knows are anywhere, and uncertainty can affect your success or failure.
Project Risk Coach
JULY 12, 2021
In this article, we will look at what a risk owner is and why they are needed. Have you ever had a really bad day as a project manager? Imagine that you are managing a software development project. Several simultaneous events have occurred that put your project at great risk: The defect level of source code has risen well above the defined threshold or trigger point for the third consecutive week The test region has been very unstable (and is going down once or twice per day) Your best developer
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 15, 2021
The PRINCE2® certification exam is tricky to pass because of the style of objective testing and the number of questions you have to answer. But PRINCE2 itself is not a difficult method to learn – and the official manual is actually pretty easy to follow and understand. When I did my Foundation and Practitioner exams, I only used the two official PRINCE2 handbooks: Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2. and the partner book: Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2.
ProjectManager.com
JULY 15, 2021
Projects, no matter the size and scope, are complex. If they weren’t, they might as well just be tasks on a to-do list. Luckily, projects are also a group effort—for every project, there is a project team working together to make deliverables a reality. How do these teams come together? Not on their own! There are many ways to form project teams and many factors to take into account.
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
JULY 11, 2021
Recently, we hosted an “ask-me-anything” session with Jimmy Janlén. Jimmy is an Agile coach & trainer based in Stockholm. Before starting his own company “ Agile With Jimmy ”, he worked at Crisp and supported organizations like Spotify, Casumo, KRY in their quest to increase agility. Jimmy is the author of the book “96 Visualization Examples — a toolkit for the Agile coach”.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 12, 2021
Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? This article is for you! You’ll learn: What job titles to look for once you graduate What industries you can work in What you can expect to earn How to transition from another industry via a degree Lots more!
ProjectManager.com
JULY 14, 2021
Have you ever gotten stuck trying to schedule a project? If you’re like most of us, the answer is yes. It’s the project management equivalent of writer’s block, and it can majorly slow down your planning. The good news is, there is no shortage of methods designed for tricky scheduling situations—whether it’s a lack of information, inspiration or anything else.
Scrum.org
JULY 16, 2021
There is one frequent question that I encounter in my workshops. There is a piece of information that is missing in the Scrum Guide. Interestingly, It is regarding the managers. Where is the role of Manager in Scrum? The missed-out information makes many organisations confused if they have a similar place and adopts Scrum or present an Agile transformation.
nTask
JULY 15, 2021
Collecting and organizing data especially when you are a behemoth of a company, is tremendously difficult. No one wants to input data day in and day out, of so many different projects in the company’s roster. But this is the 21 st century and you have a lot of different applications on the market that can help you make sure that all of your data is entered properly into the system so that it can be easily filed and managed later.
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
JULY 14, 2021
Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to manage your actions and control your To Do list? If you have, this book from Maura Nevel Thomas will give you the tools to evaluate how you organize and track tasks efficiently. Like, super-efficiently. From To Do to Done : How to go from busy to productive by mastering your to-do list, is part of the Empowered Productivity series from Ignite Reads.
ProjectManager.com
JULY 15, 2021
Resources in project management are the people, places and things you need to get the job done. This includes the project team, the tools they need, materials, facilities and so on. That can mean a lot of headaches for project managers trying to balance their resources with the team’s capacity. And, of course, all this is happening on a tight schedule and budget.
Scrum.org
JULY 12, 2021
Scrum Master Interview: Demand Creates Supply and the Job Market for Agile Practitioners is No Exception. Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. And that demand causes the market entry of new professionals from other project management branches, probably believing that reading one or two Scrum books will be sufficient.
nTask
JULY 14, 2021
As we know that the most important resource in the resource pools of our companies is a good employee. Roughly 250 applicants apply for a job opening in a company, daily. So it is a good time for us to discuss some of the best applications to track those applicants. The truth about applicant tracking is that it is an extremely tricky affair. On average, less than half of the percentage of the applicants that apply for jobs meet the requirements of the company or the job role, and nearly 70% of t
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The Digital Project Manager
JULY 13, 2021
The post How Many Online Tools Does The Average Digital Project Require? appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Online PM Courses
JULY 14, 2021
Kristina Kushner spans the spectrum from Agile and Traditional project management. So, we speak about building a project plan in both domains. The post Building a Project Plan – Conversation with Kristina Kushner | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
JULY 14, 2021
This post is a non-technical version of an academic paper about Scrum teams that I wrote with Daniel Russo. Daniel is a Professor at the University of Aalborg and is specialized in empirical software engineering. I am an organizational psychologist and Scrum practitioner with a love for survey development and statistics. Please note that our paper is currently reviewed by academic peers. .
nTask
JULY 13, 2021
Managing the tasks can be overwhelming as many little bits and pieces need to come together for a successful outcome. But, if done right, you and your team can complete many great projects together. Overall, task management deals with the maintenance of the workload, task separation, and scheduling. From to-do lists to vision-oriented goals, projects can be divided to suit everyone in the 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.
Teamweek
JULY 15, 2021
Welcome back to another quarterly summary! In the last three months, our focus was on getting to know our customers better, fitting this research to our workflow as an ongoing process and setting the stage for future improvements. Continue reading below to find out what’s new and what’s to be expected in the upcoming months. The Product. It’s time for spring cleaning — dealing with inconsistencies that have accumulated over time.
Online PM Courses
JULY 11, 2021
Every change agent and Project Manager should be aware of Kurt Lewin’s Freeze Phases model. It offers a classic three-part model of change. The post Kurt Lewin’s Freeze Phases Model: How to use it to Guide Change appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
JULY 11, 2021
The purpose of the Sprint is to deliver a ‘done’ increment which meets the Sprint goal. At the Sprint Planning event, the Product Owner and the Scrum team collaborate together to create a Sprint goal - which describes why the Sprint is valuable - after which the Development team selects Product Backlog Items which describe what will be delivered and creates a plan for how to deliver them. .
nTask
JULY 13, 2021
Note-taking is a crucial part of any professional designation. Whether you are a member of the project development team or the project manager of that development team, taking notes is always going to help make sure that you and your team are well-informed about the work that you have to do. As we know that one of the best note-taking applications in the market right now is Microsoft OneNote.
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.
Epicflow Blog
JULY 16, 2021
Our team keeps working on improvements to our system’s functionality to make the process of managing projects even more efficient and streamlined, as well as optimize user experience. This summer, we are ready to present several new features: Budget Task and Budget Distribution make it easier to plan and monitor the project flow; the Generic User feature works as a backlog for the tasks that have no available resources to assign to; and Meeting View shows the tasks performed by selected users, w
Online PM Courses
JULY 12, 2021
You know about a Stakeholder Communication Plan. But it can easily miss out something vital. Why not create a Stakeholder Listening Plan? The post Astonish Your Stakeholders… with a Stakeholder Listening Plan | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
JULY 13, 2021
I am halfway through my intense 6 month certification process from the Co-Active Training Institute to become a CPCC - Certified Co-Active Professional Coach. Around 130 people are holding me in my journey, willing and supporting me every step of the way, as I make progress towards my most resonant life. One of these beautiful people is my individual supervision coach - Judith Cohen , who encouraged me to explore the connections between my two worlds - Co-Active Training Institute's #coactivecoa
Scoro
JULY 13, 2021
The Gantt chart is one of the most enduring project management tools in history, owing mainly to its versatility, ease of use, and wide scope of application. In fact, a recent survey reported that for 45% of project team members, it is their most used software feature, while for 22% of respondents in a similar survey, it is the most desired project management tool.
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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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