MPUG

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ghostly Situations You might be wondering what Halloween has to do with project management. You would be surprised to learn they have quite a few similarities and some are comical. Like Halloween, Project Managers (PMs) also encounter ghosts or skeletons from their past projects. The fear of failure or the same mistakes is a monster that destroys a project’s progress because they did not learn from their mistakes or lessons learned if taken.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I had to reread the question twice. Was this a legit question or were they messing with us? I scrolled down and looked at the responses of others and re-responses from question asker. Yep, they’re serious. “I recently passed my PMP exam and now my company wants me to lead a project. I’ve never lead one before. Where should I start?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By: Veronica Thraen Do you have a new project but don’t know where to begin? Are you an organizing whiz but prioritizing tasks doesn’t come as easily? Have you been assigned to manage a large project with multiple teams, but you’ve never been a project manager? Whether you’re already a project manager — or wearing the project manager hat by sheer necessity — you’ll want to deliver a successful project.

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Musings on Project Management

OCTOBER 28, 2023

In the beginning, "people" are told: "It's too soon to know where we are in this project"After the beginning, "people" are told: "It's too late to stop the project; there's too much sunk; we have to keep going"Sampling the dataAnd so the bane of big projects comes down to poor sampling technique: Either the early details are not predictive because the early "efficiencies" of cost per unit of

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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?

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to approach project risk management but struggled to know where to start? This article will provide you with the necessary knowledge, resources, and templates. Read now.

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Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 29, 2023

To me, Project Discovery is the most fun part of Project Management. So what is it, and how can you master it? The post Master Project Discovery: How to Unlock Your Project’s Potential appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the government domain, the government often contracts for an SI -- system integrator -- whose scope of work is to be an independent evaluator of program plans and progress, an expert adviser to the program executive for risk management and value engineering, and a voice in the project office not beholden to the prime contractor(s), system architect(s), or other implementers.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential. Learn how these Scrum anti-patterns categories manifest themselves and how they affect value creation for customers and the organization’s long-term sustain

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Ray W. Frohnhoefer Ethical dilemmas frequently arise in project management, demanding conscientious decision-making. Ethical dilemmas involve making difficult choices when each choice violates a moral principle. These scenarios, often marked by conflicts of interest, competing stakeholder needs, tight budgets, communication challenges, and complex legal and regulatory landscapes, highlight the critical role of ethics in project success.

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gantt charts are one of the most important project management tools there are. That’s why project managers use them to manage projects of all sizes across industries such as construction, manufacturing, marketing and many more. Since they’re so important, people use a variety of tools to create them. In this guide, we explain how to make a Gantt chart in PowerPoint.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. In the dynamic business environment, companies need accurate estimations for timely decision-making and futureproofing workforce availability against market volatilities.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Timeliness & Customer Satisfaction are Key Product Measures Mastering Product Delivery Optimization with Flow Metrics Because timeliness and customer satisfaction can make or break a product, strategically using Flow Metrics in your Kanban system is a game-changer for product delivery. This exploration begins by understanding the critical role that Flow Metrics play in this optimization journey.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Think back to the various project leaders and managers you have worked with professionally. As you reflect, have you experienced a leader who truly knows themselves, stands firm on their morals, and genuinely understands their team? The era of robotic, detached leadership is fading, and in its place, a more genuine approach is emerging — poised to reshape organizational cultures.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Manufacturers can’t just produce as many widgets as they want. There are financial constraints, of course, but there is also demand to think about. Making more than the market will support is going to lead to extra costs in production and warehouse that can bust the bank. That’s why a production budget is essential. But what is a production budget and what should be included in one?

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Binfire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had an astounding effect on the eCommerce landscape, greatly changing customer experiences in online retailing. From personalized product recommendations and 24/7 chatbots to predictive analytics and visual search capabilities, this emerging field is changing how customers shop and interact with businesses. Discover the advantages, challenges, and future potential of AI in eCommerce , as we examine how it’s revolutionizing the way we shop in digital marketp

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In the complex world of Product Development, the Product Backlog is the single source of truth which contains the product vision, product goal, roadmap, features, enhancements, tasks and everything required to optimize the value of the Product. However, to ensure that a product backlog truly reflects the needs of its users, it's crucial to employ techniques that help to prioritize what to work on now next or later.

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Admation

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Picture this: you're an intrepid explorer, standing on the edge of a vast abyss known as Marketing Project Management. You're equipped with tools, a team, and the promise of treasure—successful campaigns and satisfied stakeholders. But the abyss is fraught with pitfalls like black holes that can suck in your projects, leaving them lost in a void of inefficiencies.

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re interested in a career in construction or looking to fill an open position in your construction management company, there are a lot of entry points. Of course, your education and experience will impact many construction job titles you’d be eligible for, which is why we’ve listed the most common construction job titles. Below, you’ll find the top 10 construction job titles.

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Green Project Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

There Is a Lot of Noise Out There. Let’s Clear the Air. In an age where information spreads at the speed of light and sustainable project management is rapidly gaining popularity, clarity becomes our most valued ally. With this burgeoning interest comes the responsibility to articulate its principles clearly and accurately, lest we fall into […] The post Cutting Through the Noise: What is Sustainable Project Management appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “What should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With the launch of the Availability overview feature, you can now: Make better decisions about taking on new projects vs. hiring more people Ensure optimal utilization by preventing under or overbooking of team resources But to do that, you must calculate your team’s availability accurately. The new Google Calendar integration syncs events from Google Calendar to Toggl Plan.

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Developing software, like any project, is complicated and littered with roadblocks. One of those roadblocks is a bug. A bug is a problem with a feature or the functionality of the software, which needs to be fixed before it can be shipped to customers. A bug relies on a bug report to get that process started. Before we dive into how to make a bug report, let’s go deeper into the definition of a bug report and why it’s so important to software development.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Does your workplace have a culture of continuous feedback? We’re guessing not so much if you’re here to research ways that you can implement a feedback culture in your team. Don’t worry, we have all the answers and some practical tips to share below. The good news is that there are loads of benefits to creating a culture where open dialogue is the norm.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2023

En el ámbito del desarrollo ágil, un mapa de disfunciones eleva la capacidad de identificar y abordar eficazmente los antipatrones organizacionales de manera crucial para garantizar un flujo de trabajo productivo y un rendimiento óptimo. En este contexto, el Mapa de Disfunciones o Dysfunction Mapping de Michael Lloyd ha emergido como una herramienta revolucionaria para los Agile Coaches.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As we reach the end of Q3 in 2023, here’s a recap of last quarter’s Toggl Plan updates. Availability overview Google Calendar integration Task sync with Toggl Plan + Track integration Shared logins with Toggl Track And more Let’s look at each new feature in detail. Frictionless resource planning with Availability overview As an agency manager, you want to balance your team’s workload without compromising quality or overwhelming your team.

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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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