Project Bliss

APRIL 30, 2018

A. You may be wondering if a project management career is a right choice for you. You’ve likely heard a good bit about it – it’s getting more attention in recent years. But maybe you’re not quite sure if it would be a good fit. Or you may not yet know much about project management at this point. If so, don’t feel left out. I’ve been a project manager for 15 years but at first, I didn’t even know I wanted to be one.

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The Digital Project Manager

MAY 1, 2018

You hear the term RACI, and inwardly groan. Far from the slightly exciting sounding acronym, The post RACI Made Simple. How To Create A Responsibility Assignment Matrix That Actually Works appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2018

Getting a project over the line and delivering what you set out to do – it’s a journey! Even experienced project managers will tell you that there are a number of project roadblocks that can stop them from doing their best work and completing initiatives on time and on budget. Below I’ve called out 5 common project roadblocks. I’ve also added some tips on how to address them, so if you notice that the situations sound familiar, you can take action now to ensure that you are dealing with the chal

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 30, 2018

8 ways to identify scope risks Some project managers struggle to identify scope risks. Why? Image courtesy of Adobe Stock. First, individuals may lack a concrete understanding of scope; scope seems to be a nebulous concept. WHAT exactly is scope? Second, individuals may not know HOW to identify scope risks. Either way, the failure to identify (and manage) scope risks can be costly.

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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?

Innovation

Ron Rosenhead

MAY 2, 2018

In October 1931, the U.S. Army Air Corps held a flight competition for airplane manufacturers vying to build the army’s next-generation long-range bomber. The overwhelming favourite was the Boeing Model 299, which was dubbed “the flying fortress.”. But disaster struck; the plane crashed, killing two members of the flight crew, including the pilot, Major P.

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Musings on Project Management

MAY 4, 2018

You've got data! That's a good start. Now, working back to cause for these effects, what model fits the data? If you get the model right, you can forecast (gasp! estimate) what comes next. You can make two errors, both of which could be costly, but one more than the other: Underfit the data. Meaning: a "too tight" fit such that some data fits very well, and other data not so well.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 1, 2018

Dear Elizabeth: I’ve inherited a sinking ship of a project. I didn’t know things were so bad when I took it on, and now it looks like I have a turnaround situation on my hands. No one seems to know what we need to do, the schedule is totally unrealistic, the client is unhappy, and team morale has plummeted, even since I got involved. It feels like we’re in freefall!

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Digite

MAY 4, 2018

This article is the second in a series of “Kanban and Scrum – Stronger Together”. Inspired by Steve Porter’s efforts to bring process practitioners closer together and educate Scrum practitioners, I’m writing a shadow series of posts that will follow the Kanban and Scrum – Stronger Together series and continue my own efforts to clear up misconceptions between practitioners of these methods.

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SCRUM Controlling Risk Management Planning 101

Susanne Madsen

APRIL 30, 2018

I have previously written about stress and I have also shared my own story about how I managed to free myself from stress. I know from the feedback I have received, and the work I do with project managers, that feeling confident and at ease is an on-going challenge. We work in hectic environments and are at times just getting by – trying to keep the client happy, staying on top of our inbox and avoiding conflict.

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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.

Construction

Musings on Project Management

APRIL 30, 2018

"Uncertainty is an essential and nonnegotiable part of a forecast. sometimes an honest and accurate expression of the uncertainty is what has the potential to save [big things]. However, there is another reason to quantify the uncertainty carefully and explicitly. It is essential to scientific progress, especially under Bayes’s theorem." "The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many.

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Workamajig

MAY 1, 2018

A project deliverable is any output created as the result of work done during a project. Defining, tracking, and managing project deliverables is one of the most important responsibilities of a project manager. This guide will help you understand project deliverables in more detail. What is a Project Deliverable? You might use the term “deliverable” casually at work every day.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: This guide is the second part of our series on making the most of your LiquidPlanner trial. Start there first to create a good foundation for your trial. In the first part of this series , we walked through setting up a project. In this post, we’ll look at some of the more popular features people use when trialing LiquidPlanner.

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Online PM Courses

APRIL 30, 2018

If you want to supercharge your project team, your first step is to win their commitment. But although team commitment is easy to define and spot, it is hard to create. Yet the best project leaders seem to do it with ease. So what are their secrets? In this article, we reveal all. I’ll list the top ten ways to win team commitment, and secure a supercharged project team, that will: Work hard.

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Redbooth

MAY 1, 2018

Managing multiple projects can quickly descend into chaos. Suddenly, you’re responsible for several due dates, task owners, and clients. You have to code-switch all the time as you move from team meetings to 1:1s to presentations to retrospectives. Deadlines change along the way, adding further complications. You alone are responsible for all of it happening perfectly and on time.

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Green Project Management

MAY 4, 2018

There are a countless number of blog posts, books, articles, and papers on project competence or the application of knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to achieve the desired results (See the IPMA ICB 4.0) and even more materials on the knowledge of technical practices that a project manager should possess. There isn’t much discussion […].

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 1, 2018

Dear Elizabeth: I’ve inherited a sinking ship of a project. I didn’t know things were so bad when I took it on, and now it looks like I have a turnaround situation on my hands. No one seems to know what we need to do, the schedule is totally unrealistic, the client is unhappy, and team morale has plummeted, even since I got involved. It feels like we’re in freefall!

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Proofhub

APRIL 30, 2018

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”?—?Benjamin Franklin Planning is something you need to do from the first day itself. Everyone in a business knows that it is important for project managers to have a solid plan to make the right project decisions. Plan the story of your project on an online planning tool. Switch to ProofHub. It’s important for everyone to know a lot about the project before they actually start working on it, to collectively make any important project decisions ahead

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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.

2025

Hydra

APRIL 30, 2018

5 steps to regaining control over your project. Optimising your client-facing, billable projects is key to your Business’ success. But what happens if your project is not progressing to plan and starting to go off-course, how do you go about regaining control over your project?

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Celoxis

MAY 2, 2018

The hotel business is quite different from other types of service businesses, as it is a more complex business model, which encompasses more than providing accommodation. A starred-hotel usually also offers food and beverage services —in the form of restaurants, cafes, catering, and room service— and other related services, like meeting facility, spa, salon, and fitness club.

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TrustRadius Project Management

MAY 1, 2018

Project portfolio management is the organization and management of all projects within an organization from a high-level perspective. Project portfolio management (PPM) can sometimes be confused with project management. However, they are very different. To point out the differences, we’ll briefly go over what project management is first. Then, we will continue with an in-depth explanation of project portfolio management.

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Eylean

MAY 3, 2018

Team member management and scheduling is one of the key components in project manager’s responsibilities. It is according to these efforts that your project faith relies in most cases. And finding the right balance between tight deadlines, most effective distribution and humanity can sometimes become quite a challenge. However, there are managers and practices out … The post Scheduling Team Members According to Agile Practices appeared first on Eylean Blog.

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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.

Sustainability

PM That Works

MAY 3, 2018

My Experience with Transformation Costa Rica - Recorded April 6, 2018 To get to the web page of the radio show, click here. To download the mp3 file, click here. To subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, click here. Please remember this is a transcript of a radio show that airs live every Friday and is also podcasted. Spelling and punctuation may be affected. 00:00:27;02 - 00:06:59;19 Rick A.

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The Squad Report

MAY 2, 2018

In our last post on Resource Management we showed you the Rule of 60s and how it is beneficial when planning resource allocation. That tool is primarily used for Planning and Managing your Portfolio rather than building project specific schedules. In our post today, I'll review the differences between using Effort vs Duration when building your Project Schedule.

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TrustRadius Project Management

MAY 1, 2018

Project portfolio management is the organization and management of all projects within an organization from a high-level perspective. Project portfolio management (PPM) can sometimes be confused with project management. However, they are very different. To point out the differences, we’ll briefly go over what project management is first. Then, we will continue with an in-depth explanation of project portfolio management.

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TimeCamp

APRIL 30, 2018

Time Recording Software for Architects What would our world look like without architects? Thanks to.

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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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