Project Risk Coach
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The Project Management Institute (PMI) recently published the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK®), Seventh Edition which is radically different from previous editions. In this article, let’s see how the PMBOK® Guide, Seventh and Sixth Editions differ, explore the Risk Principle in the Seventh Edition, and look at how risk management methods relate to principles.
Kiron Bondale
OCTOBER 31, 2021
(Thanks to Andy Kaufman for inspiring this week’s article). Those of us who have raised small children are familiar with the complaint “I’m bored!” which is almost as annoying as “Are we there yet?” This is more common currently than when I was growing up. Expressing boredom in those days was like issuing an open invitation for your parents to assign you some “interesting” chores.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Nearly 1 in 5 project managers have considered leaving their job: 37% of professionals have thought about quitting project management in the past year. The figures look even worse for those who identify as having ‘some project management experience’: 41% have considered or seriously considered leaving it all behind and finding a different career.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
If you’re working in software development, you know that the software development life cycle can often be frenetic. Product features and stakeholder requirements constantly change, and your initial product development plan might look very different as the project evolves. Agile release planning, also known as scrum release planning, is an alternative to the traditional waterfall approach.
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?
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 31, 2021
As a Professional Scrum Trainer, I love working from home, but engaging with others in a remote environment can be challenging. If you’re using Scrum remotely and need stakeholder feedback to order your Product Backlog, here are a few ideas for how to gather it virtually. Business Value Game. Buy a feature. 20/20 vision. Three votes. Sentiments. . Business Value Game.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
What are the key skills for working on multiple projects simultaneously? What tools do you use to prioritize your work? How do you get through the day when you’re juggling All. The. Things? I posed these questions (and more) to our community and the insights were illuminating. And unfortunately, not in a good way. In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple proje
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Fast-tracking in project management is a way to manage time, schedule and activities. This method rejects traditional project management methodologies to work in a way that allows for quicker project execution. But is fast-tracking right for you and your project? Read on to learn exactly what it means to fast-track a project and how it differs from other techniques in dealing with the project scope.
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
TL; DR: Maximizing Utilization as a Relic from the Industrial Management Past. There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Since Scrum is an intentionally incomplete framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. For example, what if the focus of the organization is on the maximizing utilization of the “workers” of the Scrum teams?
LiquidPlanner
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
If you’ve worked on projects for a while, you’ll know that making sure the right people are focusing on the right tasks at the right time is a perennial challenge. Managers want to know when the team will be able to take on new work, but they are tired of creating plans that don’t survive the week, due to new requests, changing priorities or any multitude of reasons that mean you’re dealing with uncertainty every day.
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.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
There’s a new project management ‘bible’ in town and it could displace some of the weighty tomes you have on the shelf (Lock, I’m looking at you). Get your copy. The Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook : How to Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects is a masterclass in how to make project management work in modern businesses. Written by past PMI Chair and PM champion Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez , the book’s goal is to elevate project management competencies to management level
nTask
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Outsourcing is a process that involves both gaining advantages yet also facing certain drawbacks. And it is no different when you consider outsourcing project management. Creating the perfect balance of when outsourcing project management makes the most sense for you and your organization can help you reap the most advantageous situation and make the decision of whether you should outsource easier.
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
. Scrum Artifacts. In our final entry in the Scrum Guide companion for Leaders series (see parts 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) we turn to the Scrum Artifacts. Scrum’s artifacts represent work or value. They are designed to maximize the transparency of key information. Thus, everyone inspecting them has the same basis for adaptation. Each artifact contains a commitment to ensure it provides information that enhances transparency and focus against which progress can be measured: For the Product Backlog, it is
Leading Agile
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
An Agile Transformation Roadmap is all about getting people to change and having that change be sticky. But getting people to change is hard and resistance to change is often the thing that derails Transformation. The thing to recognize about change is that it’s usually not that people don’t want to. It’s that they can’t see how to do it.
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The Digital Project Manager
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
A free Canva plan can only get you so far—enterprise DAM takes asset and brand management + digital marketing campaigns to the next level. The post 10 Best Enterprise Digital Asset Management Software for 2022 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Project Bliss
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
These common cognitive biases are rampant and can easily skew your thinking. We’re all vulnerable to being misled and not thinking as clearly as we could – even when we think we’re behaving in our best interest. These cognitive biases can negatively affect our decision-making, critical thinking, and behavior, getting us stuck in ways that work against us.
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
As we head toward the five year anniversary of announcing the Scrum.org Global Professional Training Network (PTN) program I have been reflecting on the value that this group of partner organizations has brought to Scrum.org, the Professional Scrum Trainer community and most importantly the students who have taken Professional Scrum classes from these partners. .
Online PM Courses
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Risk Management is a big topic. But at its core is your risk mitigation plan. How will you deal with a particular risk? The post How to Create a Risk Management Plan | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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.
Leading Agile
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The term Agile Pillars is just another name for the four core values that were laid out in the Agile Manifesto. They were intended to guide teams as they navigate their work. The Agile Manifesto Pillars are: Individuals and Interactions over processes and tools. Working software over comprehensive documentation. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation.
Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 30, 2021
What can I say here that you've not heard before?First: we are living in a time of scarcity, and so strategies for allocating scarcity come to the fore.Second, demand for the scarce drives price -- no news there -- but demand itself may color supply and thereby schedule. Supply will not be directly correlated with price. Why? Because supply is what is going to be allocated, and price in dollars.
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
What is up awesome people? I hope you had a great week and delivering awesome products for your customers. So we have already learned how the Daily Scrum and Sprint Planning is commonly misunderstood. In today's vlog we will learn about Sprint Review. another Scrum events that has been widely misunderstood as a Demo or Showcasing or Acceptance Testing session.
Online PM Courses
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
A simple thought from me today. It's something I often tell people in live training. If it's not an unambiguous yes. Treat it as a 'no'. The post If it’s Not an Unambiguous Yes… [How to Avoid Disappointment] | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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.
Agilemania
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Organizations small and large are always burdened with measures to change with turbulent times. For an organization to function effectively in a fast moving market, the existing structure must be analyzed and the flaws corrected. 46% of the organizations reported inconsistencies in practices and processes as their main challenge with agile transformation.
International Institute for Learning
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
By Cyndi Synder Dionisio, Lead for the PMBOK ® Guide & President | Cynergy2. There is a principle in the PMBOK ® Guide – Seventh Edition about adaptability and resilience, and if there is anything the past 2 years has taught us, it is the need for adaptability and resilience. The principle states: “Build adaptability and resiliency into the organization’s and project team’s approaches to help the project accommodate change, recover from setbacks, and advance the work of the project.”.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 31, 2021
La agilidad no ha parado de extenderse en los última década e incluso las organizaciones que miraban con recelo todo este movimiento están dando sus primeros pasos y viendo cómo pueden sumarse aumentando así su competitividad. ¿Cómo está conviviendo en estas compañías mentalidades tan diferentes? ¿Cómo están respondiendo los Product Owners a las necesidades?
GanttPRO Project Management
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The world of project management contains many powerful tools, including various graphical diagrams and visual hierarchical structures. “Gantt chart vs. WBS” is an important topic that should not be ignored, […]. The post Gantt Chart vs. WBS: Choosing From Two Reliable Ways to Plan Your Project first appeared on GanttPRO.
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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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