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Struggling to implement PM software? You’re not alone
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 20, 2021
GetApp’s survey of over 1,000 managers, decision-makers and SME owners has revealed that despite the proven benefits project management software brings to businesses, more than half of employees opposed their managers’ suggestion to implement PM software. A whopping 55% of employees were against the implementation of project management software in their company. 25% of employees believed that PM software would give them too much work and would therefore not be worth it 14% didn’t see the value o
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Best MS Project Alternatives 2021 for Project Managers
ProjectManager.com
JULY 22, 2021
As projects grow in complexity and workforces expand globally, the need for online project management tools is no luxury. There is no lack of products to choose from, with varying degrees of usefulness. Microsoft has thrown its considerable weight into the ring with Microsoft Project. While MS Project has become an industry-standard in project management, it comes with problems.
The only two things you need to know about statistics
Musings on Project Management
JULY 23, 2021
Number One: It's a bell, unless it's not For nearly all of us when approaching something statistical, we imagine the bell-shape distribution right away. And, we know the average outcome is the value at the peak of the curve. Why is it so useful that it's the default go-to? Because many, if not. most, natural phenomenon with a bit of randomness tend to have a "central tendency" or preferred.
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.
Making Measurement Meaningful with Evidence-Based Management
Scrum.org
JULY 21, 2021
More than ever, organizations must focus on their investments and efforts. The ability for organizations to be agile is what will help them pivot and sustain. However, defining success of an organization’s agility by output metrics like “number of agile coaches”, “number of people trained in Agile”, or “velocity” often results in what agilists refer to as Zombie Scrum (superficial agile transformation) because there is no real invitation for improvement, or even a notion of what improvement woul
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What is Level of Effort (LOE)? Plus, 5 Tips for Effort Estimation
ProjectManager.com
JULY 21, 2021
Level of effort (LOE) is a project management term that refers to a specific type of project activity called support activities. Support activities do not yield deliverables, but rather fuel tasks that do. Therefore, the level of effort is how much work these tasks will take to complete. This work can take many forms, such as updating project documents, maintaining equipment, submitting expenses, etc.
If minutes are produced from your daily standups, your delivery process may be fragile
Kiron Bondale
JULY 18, 2021
The latest version of the Scrum Guide states “ The Developers can select whatever structure and techniques they want, as long as their Daily Scrum focuses on progress toward the Sprint Goal and produces an actionable plan for the next day of work. This creates focus and improves self-management. “ Depending on how one interprets that second quote, taking minutes from the standup might seem to be an acceptable technique.
Time to Market - It’s Not Just About Speed
Scrum.org
JULY 21, 2021
I remember when I got a brand-new racing game for the Xbox a few years ago. My sons and I unwrapped it, popped it in, and marveled at the amazing graphics. The cars and scenery looked so real, so amazing! In our first race, we all excitedly chose supercars.and struggled mightily to control their enormous power just to get around the racetrack. We wrecked often and hilariously.
Top 6 Safety Management Applications to Use in 2021
nTask
JULY 20, 2021
Health and safety are some of the biggest concerns in any industry these days. It is so because there are a lot of different factors involved in administering proper health and safety procedures that aren’t accounted for, subject to gross negligence or never monitored on time. In the 21 st century where companies are enormous, you can’t compromise on safety management protocols without the use of a proper application.
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?
How to Monitor Remote Employees Without Damaging Team Morale
Proofhub
JULY 20, 2021
Source: [link] Employee monitoring is a contentious topic. On the one hand, monitoring your employees’ workflows helps ensure that teams are working appropriately when on the clock. However, employee monitoring can also be construed as a symptom of managerial distrust. When done correctly, employee monitoring can be highly effective. And it doesn’t have to break everyone’s spirits.
What are Epics, User Stories, and Story Points? | Video
Online PM Courses
JULY 21, 2021
Epics, User Stories, and Story Points are three terms that are widely used in Agile Project Management and some of its methodologies. The post What are Epics, User Stories, and Story Points? | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Introducing the PAL-EBM Training Class
Scrum.org
JULY 21, 2021
Today, Scrum.org launches the new Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management ™ (EBM) training course. The ideas of EBM came from a simple idea that Ken Schwaber had when looking at the medical profession and the similarly named Evidence-Based-Medicine :-). An article in BMJ describes Evidence-Based Medicine as “ the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current based evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients ” Ken pondered how that would apply to a
Top 5 Best Data Management Software Of 2021
nTask
JULY 20, 2021
We live in a digital age with new technologies emerging every second of the day. As of January 2021, the internet penetration rate has reached an all-time high of 59%. With the increase in online traffic and internet businesses taking the world by storm, digital data has also reached a record high. Unlike olden times, digital data is no longer limited to megabytes or gigabytes, around 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is created every day.
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.
Best Practice Program Design
PM Times
JULY 21, 2021
When managing major organizational change and improvement, programmes remain the most effective framework for achieving success. The level of complexity and risk involved in shifting an enterprise into a new phase of development and operation – and the associated investment – means the process has to be managed properly and improvement measured. However, programmes remain […].
Top 10 Management Skills That Help You Succeed as a Project Manager
Epicflow Blog
JULY 22, 2021
A project manager’s expertise is one of the essential prerequisites that determine success of a project delivery. Their responsibilities involve such activities as conducting meetings (e.g. project planning sessions), managing diverse teams, building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and customers, making decisions, initiating new projects, etc.
Agile Leadership: How to Close the Knowing-Doing Gap
Scrum.org
JULY 18, 2021
Agile Leadership: How to Close the Knowing-Doing Gap. Almost all organisations we help are looking for faster, smarter ways to deliver their mission critical programmes and/or recovering programmes that have stalled or even failed to deliver. The majority of these firms have used classical approaches to delivery which we know don’t work well in a complex working environment.
12 Morale-Building Moves That Cost Next to Nothing
Proofhub
JULY 22, 2021
Source: [link] Research has shown that profits and morale are inextricably linked. But costly morale boosters can reduce that extra profit, even turning it into a net loss. It’s even worse for small businesses, who can’t afford morale-boosting programs or events because of narrow margins, even at the best of times. The good news is there are plenty of morale-boosting options that won’t break the bank.
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?
5 Reasons Why the Top Teams Choose Float for Their Resource Management
PM Times
JULY 20, 2021
For my next “5 Reasons Why…” installment, I am presenting to you Float – the #1 rated tool for resource management on G2. With Float, you can directly integrate with your project management tools like Jira, Asana, WorkflowMax, Trello, QuickBooks, and more. Let’s consider my 5 reasons why… 1.It’s easy-to-use with powerful scheduling capabilities Scheduling […].
Top 43 Podcasts for Project Managers for Focus and Inspiration
Proggio
JULY 22, 2021
Podcasts are Not Just for Learning . At Proggio, we love podcasts. Sometimes for learning, and sometimes not. And since we know that it can be easy to get lost in the sea of podcasts when you want to find something new, we figured that we’d scour the net looking for relevant podcasts for project managers and project portfolio leaders. The list includes a curation of Spotify podcasts that are interesting, helpful, and fun to listen to on the go, or while you’re being productive.
When the Management Ignores Self-Management— Making Your Scrum Work #16
Scrum.org
JULY 19, 2021
TL; DR: Ignoring Self-Management — Undermining Scrum from the Start. There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. One of Scrum’s first principles is self-management. It is based on the idea that the people closest to a problem are best suited to find a solution.
Six steps to managing risks collaboratively
Susanne Madsen
JULY 22, 2021
The importance of risk management cannot be overemphasised. When you are proactive in identifying and mitigating potential threats for your project it means that fewer issues are likely to arise. Project managers who want to make a difference don’t sit back and assume that the road to project delivery will be straightforward. They regularly take time out with the team to assess everything that could impede the success of the project and actively take steps to manage the situation. &
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!
7 Best IT Management Softwares to Use in 2021
nTask
JULY 19, 2021
It’s the 21 st century and technology is everywhere. If you are a common reader, then the knowledge of IT software for you would revolve around all of the things that you use on a daily basis. But when it comes to companies and businesses, IT software or specifically IT management software is a big deal. This information management software is the lifelines of tech businesses nowadays.
5 Things No One Told You About Leading a Team
Teamweek
JULY 22, 2021
Maybe you just got promoted, or maybe you’ve been a manager for a while now. Either way, you probably have your own personal approach to leading a team. And you’re most likely learning new things about what it means to be a great leader every day. You might even find that being a leader isn’t exactly what you thought it would be. What have been your biggest learnings?
Beware of the Unintended Consequences of Incentive Plans.
Scrum.org
JULY 21, 2021
In industries ranging from financial services to consulting and defense, we can find countless examples of how organizations employed incentive plans that produced behavior not aligned to the organization's desired strategic goals. The items that we measure should be based on our goals. We want these measures to drive people's actions and behaviors.
Best Podcasts for Project Portfolio Managers for Focus and Inspiration
Proggio
JULY 22, 2021
Podcasts are Not Just for Learning . At Proggio, we love podcasts. Sometimes for learning, and sometimes not. And since we know that it can be easy to get lost in the sea of podcasts when you want to find something new, and since we are always looking for ways to help project portfolio leaders save their valuable time and remain focused, we figured that we’d scour the net for you.
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.
2021 Best Guide to Resource Allocation in Project Management
nTask
JULY 19, 2021
The success or failure of a project is largely dependent on the resources allocated to it. For resource allocation in project management, PMs have to keep an eye on all the aspects of the project. Resources in project management include employees, equipment, budget facilities , etc. Optimizing the use of these resources is the first and foremost important step in project management.
The 7 Habits of ?Highly Effective ?Agile Transformation: Think Win-Win
Leading Agile
JULY 19, 2021
We are at the midway point in our Agile Transformation-focused exploration of Stephen R. Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” with Habit 4 – Think Win/Win. I’m sure we’ve all said it in business and even relationships, but how does Covey intend it towards being highly effective and what does it mean to an Agile Transformation? Before we explore the answer to that question, it seems appropriate for a quick refresher on the first three habits.
13 Reasons Why The ROI Of Your Agile Training Died! (And How You Can Save It The Next Time)
Scrum.org
JULY 23, 2021
1. I did not clarify up front to my prospects how important their ROI is to me. 2. After closing the deal, I did not educate my clients on the definition of ROI. 3. I did not educate them in the research backed approach from the ROI Institute that helps organizations manage the ROI of Learning. 4. I did not ask them to quantify their target ROI. 5. I did not co-create quantified targets for the 14 key lead indicators of learning ROI.
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