Kiron Bondale
APRIL 17, 2022
In the project management world, being a vigilante is rarely advisable. Managing a project without proper authorization is not keeping Gotham or your company safe. And the Commissioner Gordon of your organization is more likely to put you in Arkham Asylum than congratulate you for showing initiative. So what prompted this week’s Dark Knight analogy?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 18, 2022
How do you start to get your work under control when you are juggling several projects at once? That’s the question I answer in my book, Managing Multiple Projects. The starting point is knowing how all the different parts of your workload fit together so you can manage them in an efficient way. And do not worry, I have a simple 5-step framework that will guide you through.
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nTask
APRIL 19, 2022
The sole focus of a CSR’s job is engaging clients and making as many sales as possible. They have to get in touch with as many prospects as possible, be it over the phone, email, or social media to market their company’s goods and services and attract as many clients as they can. This feat […].
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 20, 2022
Being “in-the-zone” is immensely valuable. Getting taken out of your zone to do some routine busywork, on the other hand, is annoying. Workflow automation can solve that issue and let you and your team stay properly productive. Workflow automation software lets teams stay on top of the big things, while the routine items are handled in the background.
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
APRIL 18, 2022
TL; DR: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns — 20 Signs Your Scrum Master Needs Help. The reasons Scrum Masters violate the spirit of the Scrum Guide are multi-faceted. Typical Scrum Master anti-patterns run from ill-suited personal traits to complacency to pursuing individual agendas to frustration with the team itself. Read on and learn in this post on Scrum anti-patterns how you can identify if your Scrum Master needs support from the team. ????
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LiquidPlanner
APRIL 21, 2022
One year ago today, on April 22nd, 2021, LiquidPlanner launched its next-generation project management software! The team completely redesigned the product from the ground up without keeping a single line of code. The reason for this complete redesign was to fundamentally improve the way people manage their projects and teams in a simplified and scalable way.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 21, 2022
Everyone is talking about hybrid work. Having the flexibility to work remotely seemed like a workers’ dream. No more commuting. No more office politics. No more managers breathing down your neck. Studies, such as this one from Stanford , sweetened the deal by noting remote workers showed an increase in productivity by 13 percent. There’s just one problem, though; the so-called “Zoom ceiling.
Scrum.org
APRIL 17, 2022
When will we get there? It’s not just a question you might hear from the kids on the way to Grandma’s house for Easter. It’s something that organizational stakeholders, customers, managers and many others want to know too. And no one wants to hear, “We’ll get there when we get there,” as an answer. In Scrum, part of the Product Owner accountability is to provide a forecast that sheds light on possible answers to the when will we get there question.
PM Basics
APRIL 17, 2022
Creating a realistic project schedule is difficult when you have the wrong mindset. Everyone expects that there’s always a way to squeeze the whole project scope into the deadline project owners set. Stakeholders put a lot of pressure on you to find a solution. But, in most cases, there’s no magic formula. Therefore, the only solution is to do less, or to request more money or time.
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.
LiquidPlanner
APRIL 16, 2022
Project estimation is hard. Why? Because the only time you know precisely how long it takes to complete a project is when it’s done. Up to the point of delivery, teams use educated guesswork to predict the future. And the bigger and more complex a project is, the hazier that future is. Faulty estimates mean missing deadlines and breaking budgets—two of the main symptoms of project failure.
Scrum.org
APRIL 17, 2022
First, in a blog series about the upcoming book: Creating Agile Organizations - A Systemic Approach by Cesario Ramos & Ilia Pavlichenko. ?. According to Craig Larman, a renowned consultant, reducing switching costs by learning is resisted most by any organization. Speed of delivery can be quickly "sold" to management. But speed is by far insufficient to be Agile at the organizational level.
Online PM Courses
APRIL 17, 2022
If you want to get started in Project Management, you need to learn the basics. And one way is a basic Project Management beginner’s course. The post Project Management Beginner’s Course: How to Get Started in PM appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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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?
The Strategic Project Manager
APRIL 22, 2022
The Satir Model for Change provides a very personalized approach to the stages that we as individuals, teams, and even organizations pass through during times of change. This post examines what the Satir Change Model is, how it is an important consideration for strategy, and how project managers can leverage it to provide leadership. What Is the Satir Model for.
Leading Agile
APRIL 21, 2022
Scrum.org
APRIL 22, 2022
On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a very popular question in Scrum circles: Why is the Scrum Master Role So Uncomfortable? During their discussion, Ryan and Todd talked about the incredibly busy life of a Professional Scrum Master and the challenges they face when confronting complexity in an organization.
Online PM Courses
APRIL 20, 2022
In the Scrum framework, a Sprint Retrospective is the last step of a sprint. But what exactly is a Sprint Rerospective? The post What is a Sprint Retrospective? | 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.
The Strategic Project Manager
APRIL 20, 2022
Change initiatives face many hurdles at both the strategic level and project level. There are many frameworks and methods to help implement change successfully. This post examines one method – the ADKAR Method – for implementing change. The ADKAR Method is focused on the individual. The post explores details of the ADKAR Method, advantages and disadvantages, and application and impacts to strategy and project management.
Ganttic
APRIL 22, 2022
Every year on April 22 the world comes together to appreciate this big blue sphere we call home. Earth Day is an annual event that gives everyone a chance to reflect on our own actions and creates an opportunity to start making a change. No matter how small. Here at Ganttic we want to make our own small contribution to our favorite planet by sharing some ways to go green at the office.
Scrum.org
APRIL 20, 2022
In Kürze: Scrum Master Fehlverhalten. Die Gründe, warum Scrum Master den Geist des Scrum Guides verletzen, sind vielschichtig. Scrum Master Fehlverhalten reichen von unpassenden persönlichen Eigenschaften über die Verfolgung persönlicher Agenden bis hin zur Frustration mit dem Scrum Team selbst. Lesen Sie weiter und erfahren Sie in diesem Beitrag über Scrum Anti-Patterns, wie Sie erkennen können, ob Ihr Scrum Master Unterstützung benötigt. ??
LiquidPlanner
APRIL 17, 2022
Release 28 | April 11, 2022. Here’s a small but mighty release that delivers a powerful boost for your planning and tracking. Swap Assignments. Use Swap Assignments in the bulk editor to quickly change existing task assignments and finalize your project plan by reassigning work from placeholders to your actual team members. NEW: Reassign existing assignments in Project and Assignment Grid Views.
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.
MPUG
APRIL 17, 2022
Background Information. Last month there was a fascinating “brain teaser” question posted in the Project and Planner User Group on LinkedIn. The user wanted to know if there was a way to display the Actual Duration value in calendar days (including weekends and company holidays) and not in working days. At least one other group participant tried to answer the question, but the answer given was not correct.
International Institute for Learning
APRIL 19, 2022
By Harold Kerzner, PhD and J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, PfMP. Introduction. For more than four decades, we have been fortunate to teach project management courses to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to conduct seminars and webinars for practicing project and working professionals worldwide. Our greatest joy, as each session comes to a close, is asking participants what they think project management will look like in 2030.
Scrum.org
APRIL 18, 2022
Welcome to Scrum Sutra – a blog series where I shall share a 3-min overview of each element of Scrum and how it connects with the other elements in the bead to form Scrum Sutra. Today, it's about the Daily Scrum. The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to establish a shared and common understanding between Developers on how they are progressing w.r.t. the Sprint Goal, make necessary adaptation to their upcoming planned work which reflects in the Sprint Backlog.
Epicflow Blog
APRIL 19, 2022
Today, in times of war and crisis, companies dealing with aerospace and defense projects have to timely react to arising challenges and suggest the best solutions possible to meet the consumers’ requirements and stay competitive in the market. This contributes to the growth of the number of initiatives that have to be delivered synchronously. Read the article to learn how to deliver more projects on time and within budget by efficiently managing your people with the help of resource management s
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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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