The Hard Truth About Scalability: What To Know Before Scaling Up
The Digital Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
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Premortem on Projects: How to Do It & Why
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
You might have heard of a postmortem. It’s a meeting after the project has concluded, during which successes and failures are discussed with the project team. It’s a great way to learn from your mistakes and repeat those actions that worked as planned. The problem with a postmortem is it’s after the fact. Yes, it’s very helpful in setting up your next project to stay on track.
12 Time Management Strategies of Highly Effective People
Teamweek
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
What is time management? Is it a manager telling you how to manage your time? Or is it simply keeping yourself as busy as possible to ensure you are always performing at peak productivity levels? The reality is there’s a careful balance to managing time wisely enough to get everything done as needed without putting too much pressure on yourself. You’ll find that the hardest workers are not always the best managers of time, but this also doesn’t mean you should work less hard.
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.
In The Flow: How To Master Your Brain's Peak Productivity
Atlassian Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
The chirp of a bird outside your window breaks you from your trance. You look up from your desk and think: “Where was I?”.
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5 Project Management Techniques Every PM Should Know
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
The world of project management is vast. It covers many industries and requires a range of skills. But the common thread tying this diverse discipline together are the techniques that project managers use to get the job done. Project management techniques make managing projects easier and more effective. They can be applied to any project, regardless of the field or industry.
How can Agile Leaders create the right context for Ownership?
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
. Dispirited, unmotivated, unappreciated workers cannot compete in a highly competitive world. Frances Hesselbein. The core responsibilitie of the agile leader is creating the right context for the agile teams so they can thrive and self-manage. One of the characteristics of this context is all about ownership. In my book ‘Agile Leadership Toolkit’ I dedicate a whole part to this important topic.
A Project Book [Giveaway]
Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
I’m delighted that I have four copies of Colin D. Ellis’ book, The Project Book , to giveaway. Here is some information about the book: Project leaders and senior managers in all business and technical disciplines will benefit from the insightful guidance this book offers and better project outcomes will result. Split into two parts, individually addressing Project Leaders and Project Sponsors, this book guides large project facilitators to understand the importance of people over processes. bec
Seven Future Trends in Project Management
LiquidPlanner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
In this milestone 50th year for the Project Management Institute it’s natural to want to look back at the significant trends have shaped the project management profession over the last five decades, namely globalization of the discipline, and the explosion of methods, techniques and practices being applied to projects. Looking ahead, new trends continue to emerge, however many of these are already having a dramatic impact on the way that project managers go about their work. 1) Artificial Intell
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?
A Complete Guide to PMIS
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
An abundance of information is created, transferred and stored over the life cycle of a project. It seems people are always communicating and making constant updates. It’s easy for something to get lost in the mix. But what if that lost snippet is an essential direction or change? Without a way of organizing all information a project is doomed to fail.
60 Important Business Metrics Your Company Must Know
nTask
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Businesses aim to build a successful product, or service, to sell and make their customers happy. This can be achieved if the company works in the right direction with perseverance. However, many among them face difficulties to achieve the next level of success and this is because they don’t keep a track of their business metrics. To grow a business you need to make key decisions related to investment, finance, marketing, human resources, and business operations, etc.
What's a Manager's Role on a Scrum Team?
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Did you know the word “Manager” does not show up once in the Scrum Guide ? If I were a manager in a fortune 500 organization with a mortgage and two kids in college, I’d be concerned for my job. In this blog post, I’ll explain how it’s possible for managers to work with Scrum Teams so no one has to worry about rebuilding their resume. Scrum is a framework designed to get complex products to market while mitigating the risk associated with building them.
What Should You Know about the PMP Exam 2019 Changes
MPUG
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) examination offered by Project Management Institute (PMI) is changing by the end of this year. PMI made this announcement in June of 2019 and has made the new Examination Content Outline (ECO) available for aspiring PMPs. Why the Change? Project management as a profession is increasing in complexity. It is evolving to meet new challenges of this century—rapid technological changes, expectations and aspirations of a new generation of workers, and of cour
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.
ProjectManager.com Makes 2019 Austin Business Journal Fast 50
ProjectManager.com
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Our overarching goal at ProjectManager.com is to provide a seamless project management software experience for all of our customers. This is regardless of industry and scope of projects. We have some big news to share: The Austin Business Journal has recognized us as one of Central Texas’ 50 fastest-growing companies! Inclusion in the 2019 Fast 50 is a substantial honor for local companies.
10 reasons that define the importance of teamwork at workplace
Proofhub
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Importance of Teamwork and Tips to Become a Team Player It takes both sides to build a bridge. All the great people or great achievements are the product of some great collaborations, some great team efforts. “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” ?—?Henry Ford Let us take the example of the entertainment industry.
How to Foster Motivation and Purpose Through Agility
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
“We want to be more agile in our delivery.” “We need to build up our teams.” “How can we do Scrum well?” Companies are asking themselves these questions every day and looking in various places for the answers. Instead of looking at processes, checklists or specific methodologies, let’s talk about what organizations and teams are made of: people. If we want to have great organizations, we need to have thriving teams.
What Is Bridge24? Overview Of The Reporting And Exporting Tool For Project Management
The Digital Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
In a 2000 PMI conference paper, the authors observed that there is a very wide. The post What Is Bridge24? Overview Of The Reporting And Exporting Tool For Project Management appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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?
10+ Best Remote Working Tips for Instant Productivity Boost
nTask
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
The year is 2019 and we are still chained to our desks because of an old mindset that productivity can only be achieved in an office environment – not somewhere relaxing and comfortable. This concept can be true at times but not completely accurate with recent studies proving the positive impacts, a comfortable environment can have on your productivity.
Is It Possible To Have Too Much Data?
Meisterplan
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Imagine this: Your project landscape is getting more complicated and confusing all the time. Key resources are being booked on multiple projects at the same time. T he amount of overtime your employees are working is having a n e gative e ffect on overall morale. Despite the hard work they are putting in, deadlines are still being missed at an alarming rate and it seems impossible to deliver projects on time. .
Scrum Accountability
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
TL; DR: Scrum Accountability. ‘Autonomy without accountability equals anarchy’ summarizes an essential design element of any agile organization. Without these checks and balances in place any aspiration to transform an organization is likely to fail. (Or at best level out at a mechanistic level.) Learn more about how Scrum deals with accountability.
Project Management Terminology: 15 Terms a Project Manager Must Know
PM Basics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Project Management Terminology Video. Do watch the video as it includes more visuals and explanations than the text below. 1. Project Charter. I know many companies do not use a Project Charter to initiate a project. Nevertheless, in the minds of project managers, this terms has transformed. You may not need a formal document. But you do want to have the vital information it contains.
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!
Turning Good Project Management into Great Project Leadership
Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
In today’s complex business environment, projects are how work gets done – and the only way in which organisations can move the business forward. For an organisation to achieve its goals, projects chosen for their strategic importance need to be executed successfully, and the key way to ensure this is with project workers who understand the strategic importance of their role and their projects.
Review Agile Governance and Audit
Henny Portman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Christopher Wright wrote the book Agile Governance and Audit – An overview for auditors and agile teams. Auditing of an agile way of working looks like an unexplored corner. There is not that much written about this topic. Agile Governance and Audit gives a short introduction to agile, compares agile with waterfall and looks at audit and agile cultures.
Introducing the Zombie Scrum Symptom Checker
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Is your team suffering from Zombie Scrum ? And if so, what can you do to improve? Do you wonder how other teams work with Scrum? How many members they have? What the usual length of a Sprint is? Is Scrum really helping teams deliver value to stakeholders faster and making them happier as a result? Find out with the first version of the free Zombie Scrum Symptoms Checker.
What is Task Management & How Does a Software Help
ProProfs Project Management
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Right from your teams to clients to their projects, everything needs proper management. . But, what exactly is task management and why is it important? Let’s take the example of the NHS’ civilian project to emphasize the importance of task management. National Health Service or NHS is the publicly-funded healthcare system in England. . NHS launched a civilian project in 2002 that aimed to revolutionize the way technology is used in the healthcare industry.
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.
Applying Details to the Task Form View
MPUG
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
In a recent blog post article, I discussed how to apply and use the Task Entry view. This view, by the way, is a combination view or “split” view that includes the Gantt Chart view in the top pane and the Task Form view in the bottom pane. What I did not explain in my blog post article is how to take advantage of additional functionality available in the Task Form view.
60 Important Business Metrics Your Company Must Know
nTask
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Businesses aim to build a successful product, or service, to sell and make their customers happy. This can be achieved if the company works in the right direction with perseverance. However, many among them face difficulties to achieve the next level of success and this is because they don’t keep a track of their business metrics. To grow a business you need to make key decisions related to investment, finance, marketing, human resources, and business operations, etc.
DoD EvoCycle, a simple technique to effectively manage your Definition of Done
Scrum.org
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
In today's blog, I want to talk about the evolution process of the Scrum team's Definition of Done and explain a simple technique that I found very useful in helping a Scrum team managing their Definition of Done. Core purpose of Scrum. If Scrum were to be reduced to one purpose and one only, it would be the creation of a "done" increment. Why is this so important?
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