Rebel’s Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
So you have to do a presentation at work? Presenting in meetings or to your boss is always a bit nerve-wracking and yet it’s a critical part of project communications. Here are 10 tips for giving a fantastic work presentation. 1. Know your audience. First, know your audience. Who are you presenting to? And where are they in the organizational hierarchy?
Project Management Essentials
MARCH 1, 2022
Excellent “soft skills” differentiate the great project managers. Since 90% of a project manager’s time is spent with others, it is no surprise that communications and emotional intelligence are vital traits. They are situationally aware, assess context, and communicate more effectively with their teams, customers, and stakeholders.
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ProjectManager.com
MARCH 4, 2022
The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. What Is the Scrum Methodology? Scrum is a simple project management framework that facilitates team collaboration on complex product and software development projects.
Kiron Bondale
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Similar to my previous article, this topic stemmed from a discussion I had with the learners of the PMP preparatory course I taught this week. While presenting the project risk management knowledge area from the PMBOK framework, when I indicated that while in our daily conversations risks are usually threats there can be positive risks as well, I was met with some disbelief and skepticism.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
MARCH 2, 2022
So you’ve got a problem. It’s on the issue log. You’ve pulled together the key subject matter experts who can help get the project over this hurdle. But how do you come up with the answer? Sometimes, the answer to a problem is staring you in the face. There is only one sensible solution to fixing an issue. You are confident that using that approach is going to get you where you need to be.
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ProjectManager.com
MARCH 2, 2022
Scheduling is all about getting things done on time and within budget. It’s one of the most important aspects of planning for a project. The most popular tool to schedule projects is the Gantt chart , which lets you create a visual timeline for your project. Finding the critical path on a Gantt chart helps you achieve your project goals faster and more efficiently.
Proofhub
MARCH 2, 2022
How To Create A Hybrid Work Schedule To Meet Modern Work Requirements Image Source: ProofHub The coronavirus has transformed the way we have been working since times immemorial. What began as a contingency plan to continue working during a pandemic became the way of working for organizations far and wide. When the lockdowns began, it was unsafe to go to work, so almost everyone, from management consultants to general practitioners, took their work home with them.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. You are also responsible for your team, and making sure they have the skills required to do their jobs. Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills they need to deliver the project, like taking a course in a programming language or brushing up their system maintenance skills.
Scrum.org
MARCH 1, 2022
With the rapid increase in the adoption of Scrum and other Agile frameworks over the past several years, I’m not surprised that a few misconceptions and myths about Scrum have surfaced. While many more organizations embrace Scrum, many individual practitioners have not undertaken formal training. It’s the perfect environment for misinformation and confusion. .
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?
Susanne Madsen
MARCH 3, 2022
In recent years there has been much debate on how to characterize management versus leadership. Management is said to be the discipline that specializes on maintaining the status quo, conforming to standards and organizing and directing individuals around the boundaries (time, money, quality criteria etc.) that have been set to achieve the task. If you are a good manager it means that you are good at producing a set of products and services in a predictable way, day after day, on budget and to c
Leading Agile
MARCH 3, 2022
So we want to function better as an organization. We see what our problems are—or at least some of them. But then what? “Let’s be Agile” isn’t as simple as snapping our fingers. Maybe we haven’t taken any steps toward change yet because we don’t feel we can effect change in the organization to begin with. Or, maybe we do, and any conversations with leadership or colleagues make it seem like we can’t get aligned on how changes should be made, and if they should be made at all.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MARCH 3, 2022
It’s human to make mistakes. And we spend so much time at work that it’s normal to make a few mistakes as part of the job. However, no one wants to be making mistakes. And the worst ones can be career-limiting. In this article I’m looking at three small-yet-mighty mistakes you might be making every day at work as well as how to fix them.
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Es war Weihnachten 2011. Wie in jedem Jahr verbrachten die Menschen die Feiertage im Kreis ihrer Familie und ihrer Liebsten und hielten diese Momente auf Fotos fest. Damit an diesen Momenten auch ihre Freunde teilhaben konnten, stellten sie die Fotos auf Facebook online. Arturo Bejar , damaliger Director of Engineering bei Facebook, berichtete, dass in der Woche zwischen Weihnachten und Neujahr mehr Fotos auf Facebook hochgeladen wurden als jemals auf Flickr.
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.
Project Bliss
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Difficult bosses are everywhere. At some point in your career, you’re likely to have a difficult boss. So, what do you do when you find yourself in this situation? Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels. Bosses are people, situations are different, and each boss may have a different management style. You may assume that bosses get management training or they’re hired because of their excellent management skills.
Online PM Courses
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
In this video, I look at what PRINCE2 is and review the PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner training offered by Management Plaza. The post Management Plaza PRINCE2 Course Review: How Good is it? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Agilemania
MARCH 3, 2022
Agile is a word that was added to the corporate dictionary two decades ago and is still relevant today. The Agile adoption rate increase from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021 has left the business world stunned. Amidst all the chaos, there is one designation that helps organizations realize their dream of Agile transformations. . An Agile Coach ! . There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to the roles and responsibilities of an Agile Coach.
Scrum.org
MARCH 4, 2022
Scrum.org is a mission-based organisation that aims to help people and teams solve complex problems. They do this by enabling people to apply Professional Scrum through training courses, certifications and ongoing learning. The certification aspect of this mission is somewhat controversial. Some people love certifications, others, not so much! I am firmly in the promoter camp when it comes to certification However, I can see why others take issue with them.
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Resource Guru
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The success of a project relies on how well a project manager handles different resource constraints. The most common examples of resource constraints are limits and risks related to resource availability and project costs, scope, and time. A change in any one of these factors creates a ripple effect that ultimately affects overall project quality. Need to push out a deadline because your lead developer called off?
nTask
MARCH 3, 2022
Sometimes your usual ways of working might not be enough, it might not reap the results you want or fail to fulfill the demands of the stakeholders the way they want. In times like these, all you need is a workflow diagram. Sometimes having a simple workflow diagram might be the answer you are so desperately looking for Having the whole layout laid in front of you is more miraculous than you would ever think.
Agilemania
MARCH 2, 2022
What comes to your mind when you hear the term Product Owner? . If terms like Product development, client interface, and product backlog management strike your mind, then you are on the right track as to what the Product Owner does. . Today’s topic of discussion is the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certification and its benefits. But, before we talk about it, let’s do a quick overview of Scrum and what CSPO is. .
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
TL; DR: The Power and Pains of Autonomy at the ACB21. In this highly engaging talk at the Agile Camp Berlin 2021, Jimmy Janlén addresses the core element of “Agile,” it’s key to speed, innovation, and success: team autonomy. Learn more about its benefits, challenges, fears, and pains and what organizations can do to unleash it. ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?
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Resource Guru
MARCH 3, 2022
When we think about project manager goals, our minds go to Goldilocks and the Three Bears (stay with us for a second). Just like the wandering child, PMs are always searching for the “just right” option. Only instead of the optimal temperature of porridge or the firmness of a chair, the sought-after prize is an optimal balance of strategic assignments among your team.
nTask
MARCH 2, 2022
Been stuck in a position where your calculated numbers just don’t add up? Unexpected costs, events, and miscalculations can take your project down the hill in no time. This is where project cost management jumps in. Cost management helps you to mitigate the risk of any surprise costs and budget constraints. However, you must know the do’s and don’t of project cost management to stay ahead in your game!
Henny Portman
MARCH 3, 2022
The book Better Agile – How every software firm can spend less time firefighting and have more fun building great software by David Daly highlights his experiences to make agile work. It offers Scrum and Kanban mistakes to avoid and three agile secrets to continuously improve your agility. The book can be divided in two parts. The first part elaborates on the author’s three agile secrets: how to optimize for flow, how to get the right people doing the right things and the impact of the rig
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
The world runs more and more like an elite racer, fast and unpredictable. End-Users increasingly demand new values, making what is the best today quickly normal. As a result, businesses have to be quicker to find new value to delight users. The constant need to have unique values requires creativity, unprecedented ideas, and how to determine that is what the users need.
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.
MPUG
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Background Information. In my third and previous article in this series, I demonstrated how the use of Deadline dates can negatively impact the Total Slack calculations for tasks in your Microsoft Project schedule. If this behavior is unacceptable for you, I believe there is a better way to manage “target dates” in your projects. Instead of using a Deadline date to specify the “target date” for task completion, I would recommend you use a custom Finish By field instead.
nTask
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
As we know that every single service or product that enters the market, is driven by multiple customer and business needs also known as the requirements. But, as a project manager or a project development team member, how do you make sure that the final product or the service is in full alignment with all these requirements that have been set by the people in charge?
Planview
MARCH 1, 2022
IT portfolio management software is known for helping PMOs evaluate and track multiple active projects. But it can also be used to effortlessly provide executives with high-level, global data that enhances their strategic decision-making process. Take Akamai Technologies as an example. They’re a leading content delivery network services provider for media and software.
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