Resource Guru
JUNE 27, 2023
The world is changing a lot right now—and it’s happening faster than ever. No industry or discipline has escaped the emergence of generative AI, but we’re still in the early stages of knowing exactly what it means and how to use it (fully) to our advantage. But one thing we do know: Using ChatGPT for project management comes with plenty of benefits.
MPUG
JUNE 26, 2023
Introduction Continuing to develop a failing project is a BIG challenge for any PM taking over. Initial questions include what the root causes are, how many previous PMs have worked on this, how many times has the plan been rebaselined, can we reduce scope, and if the project is still relevant to the company’s strategy. The objective here is to discuss the techniques that would be useful in turning failure into success.
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Online PM Courses
JUNE 25, 2023
You’ve planned your project, but what if things go wrong? And they will. So, here is our ultimate guide to project replanning. The post How to Restore Order: Your Ultimate Guide to Project Replanning appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
JUNE 26, 2023
TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. However, what if you picked the wrong metrics? What if these useless agile metrics lead you in the wrong direction while providing you with the illusion that you know where your team is heading?
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?
Epicflow Blog
JUNE 28, 2023
More and more business organizations are becoming data-driven – they are leveraging technology and data to gain actionable insights, improve operations and decision-making, and as a result achieve better outcomes. Project management is no exception – data is becoming increasingly important for analyzing project and resource performance, making effective decisions, and driving projects toward their successful completion.
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Musings on Project Management
JUNE 27, 2023
It's a familiar refrain: "Think strategically; act tactically"Sounds goodWhat does it mean day-to-day?
Resource Guru
JUNE 27, 2023
Does thinking about the health of your agency keep you up at night? We don’t blame you. Running an agency is no easy feat during the best of times. In 2023—it’s a different kind of beast. As consumer habits, cancel culture, and economic uncertainty all challenge the livelihood of brands and agencies worldwide, it’s time to rethink agency efficiency—for good.
Tactical Project Management
JUNE 27, 2023
For organizations to succeed in today's fast-paced, competitive business environment, effective project management is crucial. Leadership is a crucial aspect of every manager’s professional capacity and potential. Aspiring project managers must possess outstanding leadership skills in addition to excellent technical abilities. In addition to managing tasks and resources, a project manager's duties also include inspiring and leading a team to accomplish project objectives.
MPUG
JUNE 26, 2023
As a project manager, you have a demanding role. With multiple tasks, deadlines, steering committee demands, and team members to oversee, there is a lot on your plate at any given moment, and it is natural to feel overwhelmed. If you’re among the 85% of project managers juggling multiple projects simultaneously, it’s too easy for the work to pile up.
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.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 27, 2023
Are you considering the LearnQuest Scrum Master Certification ? I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager. Continuous development is so important, and learning new skills helps you stay current in the job market. However, I’m not and never have been, an agile expert. I’ve worked with Scrum teams and Agile development teams, I used Kanban during lockdown to help plan our days and the homeschooling, but I can’t say that I’m experienced in Agile ways.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 28, 2023
Projects are divided into phases to make them more manageable. All are important, especially project monitoring. Project monitoring and control is how a project manager ensures the plan they’re implementing with the project team goes off without a hitch. Project controlling involves a lot of steps to thoroughly monitor the project schedule, resources and costs.
Project Risk Coach
JUNE 26, 2023
Becoming a PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) can be difficult. Not only must you pass a challenging exam, but you must meet the qualifications for experience and contact hours. Project managers are busy people. How can these individuals earn the required PMI-RMP contact hours? What is a Contact Hour? Contact hours are educational hours. One hour of project risk management instruction equals one contact hour.
Scrum.org
JUNE 28, 2023
In Kürze: Nutzlose Agile Metriken In der Regel ist eine Metrik ein Frühindikator für eine Musteränderung, der es Ihrem Scrum-Team ermöglicht, die Ursache rechtzeitig zu analysieren und Gegenmaßnahmen zu ergreifen. Was aber, wenn Sie die falschen Metriken ausgewählt haben? Was, wenn nutzlose agile Metriken Sie in die falsche Richtung führen, während sie Ihnen die Illusion vermitteln, dass Sie wissen, wohin sich Ihr Team bewegt?
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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?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 30, 2023
Recently we sent out a 5-day productivity challenge to our newsletter subscribers, and it was very well received. People wrote to us asking us to send them the days they missed or to send them on to their colleagues. We decided to round them all up in an article so that everyone can access them on their own time. Want to make sure you receive future challenges?
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 27, 2023
A lien is the legal right to hold onto property that belongs to another person until that person pays off their debt. It’s a form of collateral to ensure a debt is satisfied. This could be a sticky point in construction, which is why a lien waiver is used in that industry. A lien waiver form between the payer and counterparty, which is just a fancy way of saying the seller, is commonly used in the construction industry.
Online PM Courses
JUNE 26, 2023
I recently attended APM’s 2023 annual conference, ‘Change Changes’, in Birmingham. I want to share some of the highlights with you. The post 10 Valuable Insights from the APM Change Changes Conference | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
JUNE 27, 2023
The Product Owner accountability is crucial for the success of a Scrum team. The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product which includes accountability for the content and ordering of the Product Backlog. The Product Backlog is a constantly evolving and structured list of items that outline the necessary improvements for the product.
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 IIL Blog
JUNE 28, 2023
By Alan Zucker Agile seems like a mystery to many. It has an unfamiliar vocabulary and practices. To outsiders, it feels like an exclusive club. However, when we step back and inspect agile, we see that it follows common, recognizable patterns from our daily lives. Imagine it is Thursday evening. Your family is planning the upcoming weekend. There is a fixed amount of time and many things to do.
Productivity Land
JUNE 26, 2023
If you’re considering starting a business in Michigan, a limited liability company (LLC) is a great business entity choice, and Michigan is also a great state to do business in general. Here we’ll cover why Michigan is good for business and the benefits offered by an LLC. Business Environment in Michigan Doing business in Michigan comes with many benefits, including a skilled workforce.
Leading Agile
JUNE 29, 2023
What do we have to do to make Agile tangible for our executives? How do we get our executives to have more confidence than fear in the changes we’re trying to make? There’s a reason they don’t move with us. They don’t understand it, they don’t trust it. And by not addressing the factors that are required to build trust, we’re making it more difficult for ourselves.
Scrum.org
JUNE 25, 2023
What would you change about Scrum if you could? Scrum is nearing the end of its third decade. The Scrum Guide has been inspected and adapted many times, yet we often get questions asking what we would change about this intentionally incomplete framework. As Agile trainers who have worked with a variety of teams and organizations, we most find that misunderstandings can occur due to verbiage and regional differences.
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.
The IIL Blog
JUNE 28, 2023
By IIL’s Learning Solutions Team Project management helps every part of an organization run more efficiently and effectively. Project managers with the right career skill sets can support organizations by improving productivity, building scale, launching new products and services, and elevating customer experiences. And with the growth imperative of organizations today, project work will take on greater challenges and importance.
Productivity Land
JUNE 30, 2023
Today’s customer experience is more sophisticated, engaging, and personalized than ever before. As a business, staying competitive in this rapidly changing landscape requires cutting-edge contact center solutions that can help deliver exceptional service and experiences to customers every time they interact with your brand. Modern contact center technologies provide you with the tools needed to build relationships with current customers while continually acquiring new ones – ultimat
International Institute for Learning
JUNE 30, 2023
International Institute for Learning, Inc. IIL is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development, and is proud to be the educational provider of choice for thousands of for many top global companies. IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.
Scrum.org
JUNE 28, 2023
Business Leaders face a key challenge when scaling their organisations effectively while maintaining the distinctiveness that made us successful in the first place. Many frameworks and methodologies, such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or the Spotify Model, promise a structured approach to scaling, but do they genuinely fit our unique needs? In this post, I aim to highlight the importance of creating our own scaling practices, highlighting that successful commercial software organizations have
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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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