Project Smart
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Simply put, a stakeholder is anyone who has an interest in your project or who will be affected by its deliverables or output. Managing stakeholders effectively requires you to not only understand the values and issues that stakeholders must address but also keep all stakeholders on board for the project's duration.
Kiron Bondale
DECEMBER 5, 2021
I frequently see questions asked in project management discussion groups about hybrid projects. As I wrote in last week’s article, projects themselves can’t be waterfall, agile, traditional or hybrid but how we approach them can be. But what does “hybrid” really mean? The Oxford English Dictionary’s first definition relates to the zoological use of the term which isn’t too helpful, but the second is: “ A thing made by combining two different elements; a
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Trello
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Ah—performance review season. Around the world, at this very minute, employees are working on their self-reviews and performance goals, all while preparing for that anxiety-inducing meeting with The Boss.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Projects rarely go as planned. There is always the potential to get new data, project or product updates, reviews or any number of last-minute requests. How do you deal with these ad-hoc requests? Ad-hoc means that it’s specific—something that will not be repeated. Ad-hoc projects and ad-hoc requests will occur in project management and you need to know how to deal with them.
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
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Often after exploring the definition of done in our Scrum.org training, and exploring its importance to promote transparency and is a commitment to the increment every Sprint. A common question we get asked is how do we get started with creating a Definition of Done ? It's not surprising a common question. Often when working with Scrum teams, we'll ask, "Where's your current Definition of Done (DoD)?".
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Inloox
DECEMBER 6, 2021
In 2020 the top positions were dominated by posts on working from home and knowledge management. As the pandemic is far from over, this year's list includes our personal lessons learned from a year of (mostly) working from home. But as we are all still working remotely, it’s more important than ever to stay connected and show appreciation to your fellow team members.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 9, 2021
There’s more than one way to skin a cat. That is to say—you can reach the same outcome through different means. To discover those means, you can use an alternative analysis. An alternative analysis is how project managers choose how they’re going to approach a project. There are always options, and knowing which is the best one for your project takes time, research and an understanding of possible scenarios.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A roadmap is a complementary practice that a Scrum Team might use to forecast upcoming deliveries or to translate Product Backlog items into a visual representation. When multiple Scrum Teams work together on a single product, these teams should share a single Product Backlog and, therefore, a single forecast or roadmap. . A roadmap can provide stakeholders with an easy-to-understand visual of the feature deliveries planned in the Product Backlog.
LiquidPlanner
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Digital.com , a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, recognized LiquidPlanner as one of the best project portfolio management software options of 2021. Experts at Digital.com evaluated project portfolio management (PPM) software based on the capacity to track progress and status in relation to milestones, time, and expenses.
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.
Leading Agile
DECEMBER 7, 2021
An Agile Transformation Consultant who wants to lead a successful Transformation is going to need more than a deep understanding of Agile. Simply knowing the methodologies and teaching them to other people is insufficient. In a recent blog post, we discussed the various types of Agile Transformation Coaches needed to run a sustainable Transformation.
Henny Portman
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Project Management Maturity Model Fourth Edition, written by J. Kent Crawford, is a comprehensive but complete guide to understand and use the maturity model PMMM. The PMMM is based on the knowledge areas of the 6 th edition of the PMBoK guide and the five levels of maturity from CMMI. Each knowledge area is broken down the into specific key components.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 6, 2021
TL; DR: How to Sabotage A Scrum Master — 44 Anti-Patterns from the Trenches to Avoid. One of my favorite exercises from my Professional Scrum Master classes is how to best sabotage a Scrum Master as a member of the middle management. The exercise rules are simple: You’re not allowed to use any form of illegal activity. So, outsourcing the task to a bunch of outlaws is out of the question.
The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Enterprise content management software to dress up your system—for when your project content finally outgrows its CMS britches. The post 10 Best Enterprise Content Management Systems in 2021 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 6, 2021
I wrote an article with 20 Stakeholder Analysis techniques, but here, I want to share with you my favorite 6 Stakeholder Analysis Tools. The post My Top 6 Stakeholder Analysis Tools | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Agilemania
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Scaling the Mt. Everest is certainly not for the faint-hearted. How much preparation does it take to achieve this feat? Does it take days? No. Months? Not a chance. A year? Probably. Years? The odds are higher. The long hours of hard work pay off. Today, we at Agilemania are proud to share that we have become a Scaled Agile Gold Partner. Since our inception in 2014, we have been constantly exceeding expectations and delivering value.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The facts of this article are true but I have changed names and some details to protect the identify of a former client. Victor’s Shell Game. Victor, a CTO, was a skilled swindler and played a marvelous shell game with his executive colleagues. Here’s how the game is played: Let’s say the priorities this quarter are initiatives A, B, and C. And the end of the quarter: neither A, B, nor C are done; Victor explains that A, B, and C are in fact done and we’re already reaping the benefits; believing
The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 8, 2021
This free workflow software review covers 10 tools and all the info you need: pros and cons, pricing, features, integrations, and screenshots to help you choose something that fits your needs. The post 10 Best Free Workflow Software For Small Teams appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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.
GanttPRO Project Management
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Nothing can be achieved at work without rigorous planning. No matter how small or big your goals are. Completing tasks in time requires planning them individually as well as from […]. The post Best Project Management Timeline Tools: How to Choose Between Them first appeared on GanttPRO.
Agilemania
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Large organizations face challenges to respond to change with speed and relative ease. Be it monitoring and control, collaboration, stakeholders onboarding, change management, and governance methods, the problems only keep increasing. From not being able to manage inter-team dependencies to handle multiple sources of requirements to ensuring alignment between teams in both business & technical to delivering an increment or increasing value delivery, the challenges are a zillion.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 4, 2021
Myth 1 – Scrum is a Methodology. To bust this first myth, I would prefer to differentiate between the concepts of methodology and framework. Methodology Vs Framework. A specific methodology is a well-defined set of principles, concepts, tools, and associated practices that guide processes to meet a focused goal. The methodology is fundamentally more prescriptive.
The Strategic Project Manager
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The BCG Growth Share Matrix is a simple but powerful conceptual framework for businesses, large and small. It is still very much applicable today, and well worth mastering for strategic portfolio managers, project portfolio managers, program managers, and project managers. This post provides an introduction to the BCG Growth Share Matrix Diagram, digs into the detail of each element, and reviews impacts to strategists and project managers.
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.
nTask
DECEMBER 10, 2021
As a part of Agile project management , terms like product backlog vs sprint backlog are very common to hear. However, as a project manager sometimes it becomes hard to wrap your head around so many complex terminologies and concepts. Well, if you have clicked on this article then one good thing is that you are eager to learn! A sign of a good project manager INDEED.
Management Yogi
DECEMBER 6, 2021
“The most powerful person in the world is the story teller.”– Attributed to Steve Jobs, Co-founder Apple Inc.Nearly three decades ago, I remember my father taking me to a tailor’s shop for a pair of shorts to be worn as a high-school uniform. The tailor measured and made notes, and then he finally asked if they are alright with me. I wanted the length to be shorter.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Aiming towards Sustainable Pace. “Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely." - The Agile Manifesto Principle. “programmers or software developers should not work more than 40 hour weeks, and if there is overtime one week, that the next week should not include more overtime.” - Extreme Programming.
The Strategic Project Manager
DECEMBER 7, 2021
This post lays out a simple way to identify the highest priority – or highest value – solutions to problems. It then extends that simple model from prioritizing solutions to prioritizing strategies and projects. The best tools are usually the simplest, and that is the case with this simple prioritization matrix! A Simple Prioritization Matrix.
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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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