Why Projects Will Be The Drivers Of Change (& Always Have Been)
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 22, 2019
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Five Steps to Rapid Recovery of Failing Projects
Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Project failure can occur for an infinite number of reasons. Sometimes it’s out of your control. Maybe a blizzard caused your group to miss a series of deadlines or fail to deliver necessary components for your project. Maybe you lost a key member of your project team or were given unrealistic deadlines. But sometimes it’s in your control.
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Horror movie lessons for managing project issues
Kiron Bondale
OCTOBER 20, 2019
My formative years were the 1980’s which were the heyday for slasher film series such as Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street. With Halloween rapidly approaching I felt it might be timely to draw three parallels between the villains of horror movies and dealing with project problems. Never say “ It won’t happen to me !” A common method of identifying which characters in a horror film are likely to be eliminated early is to look for the most arrogant or overly opt
How Machine Learning will Change the World of Project Management
EasyProjects
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The Robots Are Taking Over. “81% of project professionals report their organizations are being impacted by AI technologies.”. When I was a kid, science fiction was one of my favourite book genres. It has since been replaced by fantasy (because magic is probably the next evolutionary stage for us – thought I’d get a head-start). All mirth aside, I loved the idea of a future where humans were able to be more and do more; a future where we are not tied down by work and the mundane aspects of
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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How to Develop a Quality Management Plan
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Entering projects with little consideration to quality can be costly in numerous ways. Let's look at the cost of having no quality management plan. Then, we will explore how to develop a practical quality management plan. The Cost of Poor Quality First, we may not meet customer's needs and expectations. Second, the cost of corrective action and defect repair may be higher than expected.
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Need help with Monte Carlo analysis?
Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 20, 2019
For many years, I've preached the benefits of the Monte Carlo simulation (MCS). For many reasons, it's superior to other analysis paradigms. In network analysis, for instance, it handles the parallel join or 'gate' as no other method will. In fact, it's this very capability that renders the Monte Carlo superior to other risk adjusted ideas, like the PERT method in scheduling.
The Best Gantt Chart Software of 2019
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Technology might change at the speed of light, but there are a few classic designs that even time can’t touch. Gantt charts are one of them. Named after their inventor, Henry Gantt, these bar charts help visually illustrate even the most complex project schedules in a simple and user-friendly format. While the charts have been around since the early 1900s, they’re far from archaic.
The Stakeholder Management Workshop is now open!
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Project management is a people business. Projects get done through people. We need people on our teams to do what they say they are going to do, and we need to help them do that. That’s why stakeholder engagement is such an important skill. So what does it look like when stakeholders aren’t engaged? If you aren’t seeing the success you were hoping for in building relationships with your project stakeholders, then this will sound familiar: You can’t get time with your stakeholders You’re stressed
The 10 Best Project Management Software For Mac in 2019
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 22, 2019
You're asking, "Are there any better alternatives for Microsoft Project out there?" Yes! We've reviewed the best Microsoft Project alternatives that are more powerful, easier to use and cheaper. Choose from this list of the best MS Project alternatives for creating Gantt charts, project plans, and other PM essentials. The post The 10 Best Project Management Software For Mac in 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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?
The Iceberg Phenomenon in Project Management: How to Make "Invisible" Efforts Visible
Inloox
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Each project has a workload of clearly visible time expenditure that flows into previously defined activities and work packages. In most cases, however, there is an additional proportion of "invisible" time expenditure, where even project managers cannot say exactly which tasks this time has been allocated to. This "iceberg phenomenon" represents a major problem in many projects, precisely because many managers neither calculate these hidden time expenditures nor know how muc
Liberating Structures for Scrum (5): Strategy w/ Critical Uncertainties
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 20, 2019
TL; DR: The Liberating Structures Strategy Meetup. During this Liberating Structures strategy for Scrum meetup we addressed dealing with uncertainty — a particularly useful skill in highly competitive markets. Learn more about how to train and grow the resilience of your team when dealing with the unexpected. Liberating Structures for Scrum. Created by Keith McCandless and Henri Lipmanowicz, Liberating Structures cover a set of easy to learn, yet powerful ways to collaborate as a team—even as
How to Ask for Part-Time Hours
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 21, 2019
I have negotiated going part-time twice in my career: once successfully and once not successfully. In this article I’ll share some tips on how I asked for part-time hours and how you can do the same. My switch from full-time to part-time hours (eventually). You might already know that before I started working for myself, I worked for my employer four days a week.
Webinar: Risk Management Tips & Tools To Manage Risk Like A Pro
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Join Ben Aston, Founder of the DPM, as he condenses what he has learned over. The post Webinar: Risk Management Tips & Tools To Manage Risk Like A Pro appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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.
Agile down the ages
Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 23, 2019
In the beginning, there was pre-history Agile, almost prehistoric era: Before 2000 and the meeting in Utah that birthed modern Agile Rogue developers trying various "light weight" and "rapid" prototyping and coding practises. In the SEI world, a ghastly level 1 operation of different strokes for different folks Everyone else slaving to command and control -- SEI maturity model uber alles!
How Well Does Your System Flow?
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Photo by Mike Lewis HeadSmart Media on Unsplash. When working with a flow-based Kanban system there are a few statements that I would suggest most teams should bear in mind. One of my class attendees labelled these as “ Jose’s Rules for Flow ”. Whilst I wouldn’t go so far as to say these are hard and fast rules, they are some suggestions for that often help team be more successful.
Useful Tips for Everyday Life: How to Improve the Efficiency of Your Employees
Inloox
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Productivity tips are too rarely targeted at managers. But it is precisely at the top of the company that the leverage effect is greatest. Top-down you have the most opportunities to anchor a culture of productivity and efficiency in your company. On the one hand by setting a good example, on the other hand by giving employees the freedom to really work productively.
12 Project Risk Management Strategies You Can Only Learn From Experience
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 21, 2019
The post 12 Project Risk Management Strategies You Can Only Learn From Experience appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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Top Tips for Keeping Your Workspace Tidy Going Into the New Year
LiquidPlanner
OCTOBER 24, 2019
This article isn’t going to be a recommendation that you take on the same sort of endeavor as our S imple Tips for Refreshing Your Workspace blog. As we start hunkering down and getting ready for the winter, my recommendation is to take a more low-key approach to workplace hygiene. The following tips aren’t meant to be used for a full scrub of your workspace but are tools that you can use weekly throughout the next few months to keep things in order and hopefully make that big spring clean
How to Align Your Product Strategy using the Product Strategy Canvas (pt 1)
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Hello awesome people. Back with me again with new learning from the trenches. Over the years working with Product Owners mainly who works in large corporations, I see common challenges. The Product Owners jump straight to solution/implementation without knowing the overarching business strategy from the Senior management. And when these Product Owners enter the Sprint Planning, they are struggling to come up with the Sprint Goal.
The Iceberg Phenomenon in Projects: How to Make "Invisible" Efforts Visible
Inloox
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Each project has a workload of clearly visible time expenditure that flows into previously defined activities and work packages. In most cases, however, there is an additional proportion of "invisible" time expenditure, where even project managers cannot say exactly which tasks this time has been allocated to. This "iceberg phenomenon" represents a major problem in many projects, precisely because many managers neither calculate these hidden time expenditures nor know how muc
51+ Best Project Management Software & Tools [Updated Oct 2019]
ProProfs Project Management
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Project management software helps in not only managing multiple projects, but also streamline workflow and improve your teams performance exponentially. A CHAOS survey revealed that project success rates are increasing steadily as indicated by data points: 39% of all projects successfully implemented, i.e. delivered on time and on budget. 43% of all projects were challenged, i.e. over-budget or delayed, 18% of projects failed.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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Lessons Learned from Pilots … for Safe and Successful Projects
MPUG
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Wheels up! Even though I’ve logged many more hours in Microsoft’s flight simulator than on anything that flies, I have come to appreciate a pilot’s habits and routines in my own day-to-day project work. Flights in the air and projects on the ground both follow a similar regimen when examined side-by-side. From aviation protocols and procedures, I’ve drafted up five “lessons learned” that I think can be applied to any project management workflow, or at least will be useful when planni
Management 3.0 Practices in Action
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Management 3.0 is not another framework; it’s a mindset, combined with an ever-changing collection of games, tools, and practices to help any worker manage the organization. It’s a way of looking at work systems. This post delves into how Management 3.0 practices could be used as an effective tool to bring change. Moving Motivators. As an enterprise coach, I used Moving Motivators to help my enterprise head understand the intrinsic motivational factors of his leadership team, which is compri
Can you say ‘yes’? (10 questions about your Scrum)
Gunther Verheyen
OCTOBER 25, 2019
I call myself a Scrum Caretaker. I aspire inspiring people using Scrum. I prefer showing that I care by sharing positive experiences and cases that demonstrate how amazing working with Scrum can be, what problems can be tackled and how to, the level of excellence we can build into our products, how Scrum can engage people. Ultimately I hope to help people employ Scrum to re-humanize their workplace.
Agile vs Waterfall: Which one is Right for Your Project?
Online PM Courses
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Agile vs Waterfall. It's one of those classic line-ups, and we can't resist pitting two seemingly opposite contenders against one another. The post Agile vs Waterfall: Which one is Right for Your Project? 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.
Dealing with Risks and Dependencies in Agile Transformation w/ Tom Furland
Leading Agile
OCTOBER 24, 2019
When it comes to Agile Transformation, every organization struggles with managing risks and dealing with dependencies. Identifying the most critical dependencies and finding a way to break them can be challenging. But, depending on your organization’s goals for transformation, there may also be dependencies that just aren’t worth decoupling. In this episode of SoundNotes LeadingAgile Senior Consultant, Tom Furland, talks with Dave about how to handle Risks and Dependencies during Agile Transform
A client reports back on progress one year after a Professional Scrum with Kanban workshop
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 23, 2019
I often wonder about the Trustpilot reviews straight after a workshop. Did I entertain? Did I perform? Were attendees satisfied? Are attendees inspired? It matters. I just think it matters more if the workshop made a difference to the work lives of attendees. I can't take credit. The client does the hard yards. So I met up with a client contact who shall remain anonymous.
Work Hack: Leveraging Project Management Software to Improve Team Productivity
Proofhub
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Are you a futurist? Ask yourself this before you read this article. The world is getting smarter. A lot of jobs or roles which were relevant a decade back might look redundant or too unnecessarily manual. Automation is becoming all-pervasive. Everywhere around the world, human intellect is given higher priorities, and machines are replacing repetitive and dull jobs.
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