nTask
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Are you a project manager looking for the best tracking tools for project management to ensure that your team remains productive and on track? Are you unsure of how to fit them all into your day and make sure none of them slip through the cracks? Look no further!
Online PM Courses
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
How can you maintain the rigor, transparency, and reliability of your project decisions, while turning up the speed fof decision-making? The post Rapid Project Decisions: Do You Know How to Make them with Confidence? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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Kiron Bondale
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
After taking a break from writing for a few weeks, I was planning to write about the importance of conversation in the work we do, but a late day Mastodon toot caught my attention today: “ Gantt charts are lies “ Based on the hashtags accompanying the post, the author works in the software development domain using adaptive approaches. While I can empathize with the frustration underlying the post, it resonated with me in the same manner as if someone had written “ Flat head scr
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Product management is a way to organize the development, position and pricing of your product. It helps you manage every step of the process that sees your product go from concept to market. As you might imagine, having project management software helps plan, manage and track this work, but if you’re not using such tools, there are product management templates that can help you steer the course.
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?
nTask
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Projects involving the delivery of professional services present their special difficulties. Professional service organizations have a double burden, as they must accomplish both their own goals and the clients. The stakes increase as more organizations and people become involved.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Epicflow Blog
MARCH 1, 2023
Resource availability is a critical component of effective resource allocation: you need this data to assign the right people to the right task for timely and successful project delivery. But despite its importance, resource availability data is not always centralized and easily accessible in organizations, which creates hurdles for effective project planning and resource allocation.
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
TL; DR: Club Scrum — You, too, ChatGPT? A few years ago, I ran a survey to figure out what Scrum Masters serving a single Scrum team do all day. Now that we have a new kid, pardon: a new LLM, on the block, I reran the old questionnaire: Club Scrum: What Are You Doing all Day, ChatGPT — as a Scrum Master? Based on the survey results from 2018, the normalized total amount of time spent on Scrum events, educating themselves, or coaching teammates and stakeholders, respectively, was approximately
Green Project Management
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The ASEAN region has consistently been one of the most supportive areas in terms of adopting and integrating our tools and methods. In fact, my personal journey with GPM began five years ago when I took a training course and was inspired to take action. As someone who is passionate about sustainability, I believe that […] The post Unlocking ASEAN’s Sustainable Performance with the GPM P5 Standard appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.
Musings on Project Management
MARCH 1, 2023
Be a sloppy scheduler.Really?Yes, do that.Why?Because sloppy schedules are schedules that are naturally risk averse; they have risk mitigation built in. With slop here and there, things can move around, expand, contract, and react to unforeseen dependencies.And so what is sloppy?
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.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 1, 2023
Manufacturing is based on delivering quality and quantity products to the market on schedule. Using manufacturing KPIs can help you determine strengths and weaknesses that can direct you toward improvements in all phases of your production cycle. Manufacturing KPIs are key performance indicators and we’ll go into greater detail about the definition and why manufacturing KPIs are so important.
Scrum.org
MARCH 2, 2023
Agile frameworks such as Scrum have revolutionised the way products are developed and delivered. One of the key concepts behind these frameworks is the role of the Product Owner. As stated in the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner is responsible for maximising the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. In other words, the Product Owner is the person who ensures that the product being developed is aligned with the overall vision of the company and delivers value to the end us
The Digital Project Manager
MARCH 2, 2023
Managing resources is a key part of project management—things like people, materials, and equipment are required for executing deliverables and tasks. Understanding what a resource is and how they play into your overall project is key to ensuring the proper planning of your project. So what is a resource in project management? A resource can […] The post What Is A Resource In Project Management?
Online PM Courses
MARCH 1, 2023
In this short video, I answer two questions: 1. What is Garry Klein's Pre-mortem and 2. How do you run a Pre-Mortem? The post What is a Pre-mortem? …and how do you run one? 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
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
This post explains how a Work Breakdown Structure can connect implementation to strategy. It can give deeper meaning to tasks at the individual level, and help align priorities to strategic objectives. At the core is purpose – for the organization, the project, and individual. A Strategic Work Breakdown Structure – from Objectives to Personal Tasks How do we get from here to there?
Scrum.org
MARCH 1, 2023
Today, I want to share with you the biggest inspiration in my life - the Theory of Constraints. Although it may not sound as glamorous as Scrum or Kanban, it's definitely a topic worth exploring. The beauty of the Theory of Constraints lies in its ability to bring about changes while delivering much more value in less time and with less workload. Before we delve into the topic, let me surprise you with something.
Productivity Land
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Project management is a complex discipline requiring technical skills, leadership abilities, and effective communication. However, one often overlooked factor that can have a significant impact on project management outcomes is organizational culture. Understanding and aligning organizational culture with project management goals is critical for project managers and organizations seeking to improve project outcomes.
Leading Agile
MARCH 2, 2023
When Product roadmaps are aligned with the business strategy, they’re a reference point for staying on track with the direction and priorities of the product, how it’s progressing over time—and how that tracks against your overall business goals. Then there’s the Technology roadmap, which can be an important element for the success of a Product roadmap.
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.
Binfire
MARCH 1, 2023
The digital labor market is changing and developing as fast as digital technologies themselves. Professions are being transformed, the demand for employees of individual specializations is changing, and completely new specialties are emerging. We have prepared a pool of digital professions that do not require compulsory special higher education and have a low entry threshold.
Scrum.org
MARCH 1, 2023
This article is a part of the blog series about the book: Creating Agile Organizations - A Systemic Approach , by Cesario Ramos & Ilia Pavlichenko. The Titanic sank on the night of April 14-15, 1912 after colliding with an iceberg. The liner was moving almost at a top speed of 42 km/h. High speed in waters occupied by ice was a common practice at that time.
PM Times
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Project Management texts usually assume we’re starting at the beginning of a project, with control over scope, schedule, and resources. Frequently, project scope, resources, and schedule are already determined through strategic planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), or the project charter process. In other cases, we take on projects that are in progress.
WorkOtter
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As a small business, the success of your projects is detrimental to your success. Unfortunately, over 50% of projects fail. Developing better project management skills is key to ensuring the success of future projects. But where do you start? Resource estimation is an integral part of project management that often gets overlooked. Here’s your guide to resource estimation in project management and other factors, such as resource costs.
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.
Planio
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Whether you’re at a scrappy startup, massive enterprise company, or somewhere in the middle, there’s a depressing truth you need to acknowledge: Most of what you do in a day won’t matter. No, we’re not trying to be pessimists — rather, it’s all a matter of simple math. Time and time again, across industries and markets, the 80/20 rule (also known as the Pareto principle) shows that 80% of your success comes from just 20% of your effort.
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Understanding stakeholders is really important for product owners or managers to engage them in the right manner. In this article, I am talking about a tool that use a lot to understand my stakeholders. “Stakeholder.” What does It Mean? Product Owners can’t know everything and they need help for the success of the product in delivering value to customers or users.
Productivity Land
MARCH 2, 2023
Research shows that half of Canadians aged 40 and older have had mental health struggles. Having support in place in the community to help these people overcome their challenges is essential. Whether it is addictions or helping older people navigate their lives, community support skills are some of the most valuable ones to have. But did you know that community support worker courses can also benefit any business?
International Institute for Learning
MARCH 1, 2023
By Ben Chodor It’s a well-known fact that great leaders possess various skills and qualities to help them succeed. One of the most important traits of an effective leader is their ability to listen: listening to the needs of their team, adapting to changes, and actively participating in conversations. Listening can make the difference between teams that are empowered to grow and those that stagnate.
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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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