Project Risk Coach
MAY 3, 2021
Do you ever feel like the Lone Ranger when working on cost estimates? Actually, you're not alone; you have a team. Let's explore how to engage your team members and subject matter experts to improve your cost estimates. So, let's look at three techniques to use with your teams: Brainstorming Delphi Technique Nominal Group Technique 3 Team Techniques to Improve Cost Estimates 1.
Proofhub
MAY 5, 2021
Being a business owner, a project manager , or a department head is both rewarding and challenging. It is rewarding because you wake up every day to new opportunities for improving lives, particularly your employees’ and clients’ lives. But then that can be a lot of weight to carry on your shoulders. No matter how many managerial courses you take or how many supervisory tools you utilize, leading people and supervising top-level projects will always present new challenges every morning.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 4, 2021
Recently I spoke with Lela Machaidze on Clubhouse about future trends in project management. Here are the notes from that discussion. Lela: For the last decade, there have been a lot of changes in the PM profession. The trend that is here to stay is remote work and digital teams. That’s echoed in the PMI Pulse of the Profession 2021 report. Maybe not in the same volume as we are seeing now, but it will definitely stay. .
ProjectManager.com
MAY 5, 2021
Projects aren’t a one-man show. They require professionals with an array of skills, and the more complex a project is, the more skills they require. Because of this, owners hire contractors to manage the project, and contractors use subcontractor management to fulfill niche roles. Construction projects are complex in nature. They demand extensive planning, manual labor, and they call for various specializations.
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?
Inloox
MAY 6, 2021
In recent years, “agile” has become an increasingly important topic in the corporate world. Driven by the need for better performance, efficiency and results, companies are using various agile management methods. Scrum is probably one of the best-known methods. For many teams , this agile management method has become an indispensable tool for effective collaboration.
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Kiron Bondale
MAY 2, 2021
HBR published an article this week titled Managing your WFH paranoia. In the article, the author focuses on the impacts of the “out of sight, out of mind” concerns which many workers have developed over the course of the past year resulting from COVID-19 pandemic work restrictions. Such fears could include a sense of persecution, feelings of abandonment or being disrespected.
ProjectManager.com
MAY 4, 2021
In order to succeed, one must have a specific idea of what that success looks like. When this isn’t the case, it’s impossible to discern wins from losses and be certain your goals have been achieved. If asked to define success in terms of a specific project or business, many would struggle not to answer in broad terms. But to truly succeed (and learn from those successes) we must dive into the factors that constitute success.
The Digital Project Manager
MAY 4, 2021
The post Project Dependencies Are Eating Us Alive: A Zombie Handbook appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Scrum.org
MAY 5, 2021
There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Turning the Sprint Retrospective into a Blame Game Retrospective demonstrates a Scrum team’s lack of skills and professionalism. Join me and explore the reasons and the consequences of this Sprint Retrospective anti-pattern in 83 seconds. ??
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.
nTask
MAY 5, 2021
Microsoft Teams is a common communication tool used by teams and companies especially those that use Microsoft’s other tools and applications. However, it is not the app of choice for many teams and that is why there is a search for Microsoft Teams Alternatives. If you too are in a struggle and are looking to switch from Microsoft Teams or want to know what else is out there you have come to the right place.
ProjectManager.com
MAY 7, 2021
Scheduling a project can be daunting. Fortunately, there are tools and techniques to help organize activities and get them all done on time. For example, there is the precedence diagram, which is used to visualize the tasks in a project from start to finish. If you’re not familiar with the precedence diagramming method, you’ve come to the right place.
Leading Agile
MAY 3, 2021
This title probably attracted two types of people – people who are wondering what the role of the ancient practice of martial arts has in organizational change management. No, this is not about conflict resolution. The second group of people are those involved in change management, and already understand a Dojo is an immersive learning environment that focuses on upskilling teams and producing products.
Scrum.org
MAY 6, 2021
Recently I was on a call where I was talking about Professional XXXXX. It is not a surprise that I do that a lot, after all the word professional is one we use to describe who Scrum.org is. Our products are called ‘Professional Scrum or Professional Agile XXXXXX’. Our community of trainers is called Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs). So professional is a word I use a lot.
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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?
nTask
MAY 5, 2021
Project management involves making a lot of decisions and these decisions cannot always be easy. This is especially true when those decisions could potentially be critical to the success of your project overall. These decisions, therefore, are not taken lightly. But what is a good way to be able to make such decisions and feel content with the course of action you take?
Teamweek
MAY 6, 2021
Wrike and Asana are both powerful project management applications. But which one’s better for your creative team? In this article, we compare Wrike vs Asana to help you understand which one’s better for you. As a creative project manager, your needs are different from other project managers. Planning and doing work is more important than reports and charts.
Agilemania
MAY 5, 2021
Today we’ll discuss the useful metrics for Scrum Master. Metrics can be defined as something that lets us know whether we need to make changes or keep our ongoing good work. These are standards that help the scrum team monitor how effective they are as a team. Scrum metrics are powerful tools used for planning, inspecting, and adapting to changes.
Scrum.org
MAY 3, 2021
TL; DR: Three Wide-Spread Product Owner Failures. There are plenty of Product Owner failures. Given that Scrum is a framework with a precise and concise yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Explore with me three widespread examples of how Product Owners fail their team in three short video clips, totaling 6 minutes and 9 seconds. ??
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.
nTask
MAY 5, 2021
It is not something new for a business to pool in their time and resources on some side projects that they had in their mind for a long time. This is not new because, time and time again, it has proven to be one of the best investments that a company makes in its history of financial decisions. Take Slack for example. You might have heard about it, as it is probably one of the best team communication applications out there.
International Institute for Learning
MAY 4, 2021
IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. In this article, we’ll preview key themes that will be discussed at this unique learning event. View full event and registration details here. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers.
Agilemania
MAY 5, 2021
Remember when you wished you had enough time to complete all your projects within the working hours? Well, we all make plans to achieve a specific task on time but somehow lack the motivation. This is where burndown charts come to the picture. In this fast-paced world, your team has to complete their work as fast as possible. This will help to ensure they are remaining productive throughout the whole project.
Scrum.org
MAY 2, 2021
Cada adopción de Scrum es un mundo?. Después de llevar más de 10 años acompañando a organizaciones, tanto startups como empresas tradicionales, que quieren adoptar la agilidad a su manera de trabajar, hemos visto una gran variedad de enfoques a la hora de abordar la iniciativa y de contextos iniciales. Las limitaciones, riesgos y resultados han sido en parte comunes y en parte muy diferentes debido al contexto.
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.
nTask
MAY 5, 2021
In this post, we will highlight the best product management tools available in the market which you can start using today. What are Product Management Tools? The first thing to understand is what Product management tools actually are. The term is quite vague and encompasses a range of different software that offer different functionalities. To understand it simply, however, you can classify tools that help develop and improve a business’ products as product management software.
Online PM Courses
MAY 3, 2021
You want the best from your team. But your time is limited, and you have so much to do. What is the single best Team Effectiveness tool? The post The Single Best Team Effectiveness Tool | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Agilemania
MAY 5, 2021
Remember when you wished you had enough time to complete all your projects within the working hours? Well, we all make plans to achieve a specific task on time but somehow lack the motivation. This is where burndown charts come to the picture. In this fast-paced world, your team has to complete their work as fast as possible. This will help to ensure they are remaining productive throughout the whole project.
Scrum.org
MAY 4, 2021
At a recent Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master II class, I asked the group to write down some learnings from the class that may help other Scrum Masters. One statement that came up has stuck in my mind ever since: “Don’t be a comfortable Scrum Master.” – Unknown Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master II Attendee. The Scrum Master is a change agent. As such they will be dealing with and causing change on a daily basis.
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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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