ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Proper schedule management helps you deliver a project on time. The process starts before the schedule is even made, and continues throughout the project. An ideal plan includes setting expectations, including how to develop, manage, execute and control the project schedule. While not an essential part of every project, any complex one should have a schedule management plan to keep you on track.
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Why are many project managers confused over risks? Why do some project managers include positive risks in risk management and others do not? Let's clarify what we mean by the term risk. Risk is a Choice Merriam-Webster defines risk as “the possibility of loss or injury: peril.” Most people think of risk as pure risk, as a possibility of loss. However, risk management has evolved to include a more holistic view that includes the potential for positive outcomes.
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Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Harry’s poker-playing friend claimed that probability theory, and how to play your cards according to the rule book, was the easiest thing in the world. But what separated smart players from the not-so-smart was the ability to understand how their opponent was thinking.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 4, 2020
I originally published this blog on Medium and reposting it here again. You can read the original post here. When I saw the book “Art of doing twice the work in the half time,” Dr. Jeff Sutherland wrote, my reaction was like how someone can claim that? What will be an effective measure to have such a comparison? I went through the book and loved it.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The PMP ® exam is changing on 2 January 2020, so here’s your Public Service Announcement: If you want to certify as a PMP before the exam changes, you’ve just about got time. I believe it takes 8-12 weeks to comfortably prep for the exam so if you are committed and prepared to put the effort in, you can squeeze in your exam. Why bother? Because the changes to the exam content outline are more radical than we’ve ever seen before.
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The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The post How To Make A Project Roadmap (With Roadmap Template) appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 5, 2020
It’s Product Roadmap Building Time Again! The end of 2020 is nearing, and it’s product roadmap building time again—at least for those companies that are still dedicated to the old command-and-control model. In the next few weeks, executives and (key) stakeholders will come together and define new functionality that they believe will meet business demands in 2021.
Leading Answers
OCTOBER 8, 2020
When you hear the words “PMP Exam” what springs to mind? If you already have the credential, then probably the study period and stress associated with obtaining it. If you are thinking of taking the exam, then maybe some apprehension and anxiety. An effective way to reduce this anxiety is through learning about the exam goals and approach. Information is power, and it never hurts to be more aware of the process before taking the exam.
Proofhub
OCTOBER 6, 2020
In these extraordinary times, organizations are adapting so they can continue moving forward with business. One way to adapt quickly is to look for inspiration from those who have accomplished what you are trying to do. These lessons learned can serve as a starting point for creating a playbook for your organization. Setting up remote work processes for your marketing isn’t something you can do with your eyes shut.
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?
ProProfs Project Management
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Do you know most of the organizations have a 70% project failure rate? . Usually, it is considered that low budget is a prime reason why maximum projects fail, but that’s not true every time. According to a report from Gartner , projects funded over 1 million dollars have a 50% higher failure rate than ones budgeted below $350,000. Ok, ok, let’s not create more suspense.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Regardless of the framework chosen, any iterative and incremental product development approach can be reduced to one goal: Creating a working product in short cycles. A working product is “Done”. Done means “there is nothing left to do”. “There is nothing left to do” implies that the result of the work is in a state that can be used by the end-users when released.
Epicflow Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Today, digitalization touches upon every sphere of modern life. It’s almost impossible for a business to exist without any attempts to digitalize its operations. Companies whose authorities think that they don’t need it, put their success at risk. . So how many organizations are truly digitally mature? And how do you know if your company is digitally mature enough?
Teamweek
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Trello and Monday.com are popular project management tools. Yet, they are very different in their approach to project management. In this article, we pit Trello vs Monday.com to help you decide which one you should go with. We’ll compare both tools based on: Ease of use Planning features Task management features Team management features And, finally, pricing.
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.
MPUG
OCTOBER 4, 2020
I’d like to start this piece with a statement, “Hybrid is good.” Today’s business is one dominated by productivity demand and compounded with tight budgets and a remote workforce. People are needing better and easier-to-use tools to help keep them on track and productive, while centralizing their project information, documentation, and collaboration spaces for the support of multiple projects and programs.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 5, 2020
In this blog series I would like to address topics that relate to professional team coaching as well as Professional Scrum. In the course of becoming a Professional Team Coach, I noticed a lot of interesting topics for Scrum Masters who want to improve their coaching stance. . I'd like to note that models and terms I am using and discuss are not mine.
nTask
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Note-taking is one of the most important skills that the managers or any other working professional should have. It helps you to note down all of the different tasks and activities that you have to do in your work and personal life. As with project management, software plays a major role in the note-taking world as well. While we talk about nTask as the best project management application in the market , in this article, we will talk about the two big software in the note-taking world.
Henny Portman
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Last week I received a few copies of a brand new magazine from Vincent Snijder, the editor in chief. A magazine for the Blue Striped Frog community of professionals who are engaged in transformations towards increasing organizational agility. At this moment there aren’t that many physical magazines focussing on project management, agile, or agility anymore.
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Wrike
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Here’s an alarming statistic: People in the marketing and advertising industry feel stressed for nearly 80% of their workweek. In fact, that same study that was conducted by Paychex found that marketing and advertising employees feel stressed more days on average than any other profession. Yikes. . There’s no denying that marketers have a lot on their plates.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Want to help your Scrum Team make sense of why Sprint Goals matter? And more importantly, how you can create more focus together? We’ve got your back with this tried-and-tested string of Liberating Structures. All you need to do is run it and off you go?—?without coaches, facilitators, and consultants. You can also download this string as a nicely styled PDF. .
Teamweek
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Are you on the fence about the rules involving eating your meals while on a call? Read what managers and entrepreneurs have to say about Zoom etiquette and eating. It’s official: Zoom is the most downloaded app on the App Store in a quarter, with 94 million downloads. When lockdowns began all over the world, the video conferencing app hit the right chord with professionals who were suddenly asking each other, “Can everyone hear me?”.
Henny Portman
OCTOBER 7, 2020
After nine years there is a new edition of the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) guide. It’s a best practice so I assume the changes will be incremental and not a revolution. Good to see that the guide is 80 pages less (now 224 pages) and I really like the four scenario’s which are used to show what specific topics mean for the different scenarios.
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LiquidPlanner
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Have you ever been in a meeting where someone uttered the phrase, “but we’ve always done it this way,” as if that somehow makes it okay? Yeah, me too. . And if I’m being completely honest, that moment often perfectly illustrates the point that we need to do better. To shake off the dust and cobwebs and breathe some new life into whatever it is — a process, a campaign, a brand message, etc.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Want to help your Scrum Team make sense of why Sprint Goals matter? And more importantly, how you can create more focus together? We’ve got your back with this tried-and-tested string of Liberating Structures. All you need to do is run it and off you go?—?without coaches, facilitators, and consultants. You can also download this string as a nicely styled PDF. .
Teamweek
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Here’s a secret for you: I love email inbox folders. I know they’ve been proven multiple times to be useless. I know I should use search and archive. I know putting every email I receive into topic-based folders is a massive waste of time. I still do it. (Okay–so this might not be the sort of content you thought you’d find on a time-tracking software blog.
Agilemania
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Scrum Alliance introduced Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) Training course a decade back to strengthen your technical skills in Agile software development. It is not a popular program compare to a Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner. There are reasons for not gaining popularity. But at the same time, it is not needed because CSD teaches the requirement, development,… The post Introduction of Certified Scrum Developer Course appeared first on Agilemania.
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.
Planview
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The world is full of uncertainties and uncharted territory lies just around the next corner for many companies. It just so happens that we have been in uncharted territory for several months as the world comes to grips with the COVID-19 global health pandemic. Shifting resources to support operations in the current climate quickly became a new normal for many businesses.
Ganttic
OCTOBER 6, 2020
This is a guest post by Ashley Kimler. Becoming a digital nomad seemed like the dream job for many of us a few years ago. But it also seemed like a pipe dream in a world where “going to the office” was the norm. However, things have changed drastically in 2020, with around 42% of the American workforce operating from home. This transition to remote working has paved the way for more digital nomads than ever.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 5, 2020
There’s plenty written on why women don’t get the top jobs in project leadership – but there’s an assumption there that they want those jobs. I know many women do want to take senior jobs, and we do need to work at eradicating the reasons that cause talented, dedicated, knowledgeable women to miss out on promotions into upper management. But there’s something else at play here: the fact that for many women, life in a senior project delivery role just isn’t that appealing.
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