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8 Brilliant tips for first-time mentors

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s a great honor to be asked to mentor someone, and whether that arrangement comes about as a result of an informal discussion or a formal corporate scheme, you should take the commitment to be a mentor seriously. Are you getting ready to meet your mentor? I have a complete guide to questions to ask a mentor just for you. It’s also a good career opportunity for you – working with a more junior project manager can give you a different insight into project management topics and they are likely t

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Fallacies in Project Selection

The IIL Blog

By Ko Ito Jogging is my hobby and I have participated in over 80 marathons. When I first started, I lost weight and improved my record at every competition and was highly motivated. But soon I could not break my own record, and now I just keep running for my health. The same goes for the stages of development in society. In immature times like postwar Japan, all efforts at improvement were rewarding because results were immediately seen.

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Is it alright to guess in statistics?

Musings on Project Management

Is guessing in statistics like crying in baseball? It's something "big people" don't do.Or is it alright to guess about statistics? The Bayesians among us think so; the frequency guys think not. Here's thought experiment: I postulate that there are two probabilities influencing yet a third.

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What Is a Program Roadmap? (Example & Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

A program is a group of related projects that are managed together to reap the maximum amount of benefits. These are long-term projects and represent a major strategic investment for an organization. A program roadmap is a tool that allows program managers to get a high-level overview of all those projects under their purvey. To understand how that works, first, we’ll define what a program roadmap is and go into the many benefits of using one.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Managing Scope Creep: Using Project Management Software to Maintain Project Scope

Celoxis

Master scope creep with project management software! Learn strategies, robust features to maintain project scope, prevent budget overruns & meet deadlines.

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Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities [8 Key Roles]

ActiveCollab

> “A project manager is like a doctor who leads the trauma team and > decides the course of action for a patient - both at the same time. > Without the right kind of authority to efficiently handle all the > project management issues, development teams can easily get into > trouble.” - Scott Berkun, the author of “Making Things Happen” How did it all start?

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IT project management software: Key features and comparisons

Wrike

IT projects work best when they’re managed with software designed for the needs of a technical team. While there are plenty of generic project management platforms out there, many of them won’t be able to provide the specific tools an IT team needs to: Standardize everyday processes like task intake or delegation Automate and track their workflows, backlog, and sprints in one place Create a secure and rigorous approvals system Balance the team’s workload and monitor their capacity Continually e

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Top 10 Tools to Help You with Better Project Management

Online PM Courses

Do your projects over-run, go over budget, or fail to delight your clients? You can get rapid Project Management results, with my top ten PM tools. The post Top 10 Tools to Help You with Better Project Management appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Trello vs. Jira: In-Depth Software Comparison

ProjectManager.com

There are many project management software products on the market and it can be difficult to decide which is the best choice. Two of the more popular solutions are Trello and Jira. Both are project management software tools with similar features. The best way to determine which is a good fit for an organization is to pit the two against one another, which is what we’ll do.

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How AI Enables Success for PMO and Strategic Portfolio Management Leaders Like You

In today’s rapidly evolving digital business landscape, Portfolio Management Offices (PMOs) and project & portfolio leaders face a multitude of complex challenges, including orchestrating enterprise change; prioritizing and executing on cross-functional investments; and the need for faster, data-driven decision-making. The exponential growth of AI and its new applications is a game-changer.

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Mastering the art of feedback: 6 proven methods to boost performance

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I’ve always found giving feedback a bit awkward – even positive feedback where I was praising someone for a job well done. It has got easier now I have children, because frankly I get to practice giving feedback all day at home! It's also got easier knowing some of the theory, and while I was doing my mentoring training I got to understand several feedback methods in detail.

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Get Unstuck: A Framework to Find Actionable Steps

Scrum.org

We've all been there: staring down a challenging situation with seemingly no way forward. Stuck between a great idea and the frustrating "I can't because." paralysis. This blog post offers a powerful approach to break free and take action. Control: Do What You Can Do It’s easy to constantly be thinking about what we can’t control, but this leads us to take the “inaction escape route.

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Do LLMs reason or think?

Musings on Project Management

In a posting on "Eight to Late", the question is posed: Do large language models think, or are they just a communications tool?The really short answer from Eight to Late is "no, LLMs don't think". No surprise there. I would imagine everyone has that general opinion.

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Think, Schedule, Do: 3 Steps to Tame the Chaos in your Inbox

Inloox

The head of department sighs about four new emails just 10 minutes after the start of the team meeting. After the lunch break, the inbox is overflowing with status updates from seven other tools and then there are all the unwanted “I've got something for you that will increase your ROI by 200%” emails. When really, all we want is to be left in peace to work productively.

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

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We are Not Alone: The Intersection of Project Management and Content Strategy

The IIL Blog

By Debra Khan Practitioners of content strategy do not have to go it alone when developing a strategy for a content project. Whether we are leading a digital transformation of existing content or the launch of a new website, we can learn much from our project management colleagues. In this publication nearly eight years ago, Scott Abel defined the role of a content strategist as “concerned with the actions, resources, costs, opportunities, threats, and timetables associated with producing conten

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Product Strategy

Scrum.org

A product strategy is a high-level plan that helps you realise your product vision. It defines the product, who it is for, why people would use it rather than some other product, and the benefits it provides to users, customers, and the producer. Creating a product strategy involves making strategic decisions about the product’s features, functionality, pricing and marketing to maximise its value to customers and the producing organisation.

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Data rule #1

Musings on Project Management

The first rule of data: Don't ask for data if you don't know what you are going to do with it Or, said another way (same rule) Don't ask for data which you can not use or act upon And, your reaction might be: Of course!

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What is a Role-Activity Diagram? (RAD)

Online PM Courses

In this video, I’ll answer the question, what is a Role-Activity Diagram (RAD)? It's a process mapping tool; so let's see how it works. The post What is a Role-Activity Diagram? (RAD) appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Toggl Hire vs. Teamtailor

Teamweek

Finding the right recruitment software really matters. Today’s recruiters are often short on time and struggle to assess, interview, and hire candidates quickly and efficiently. Most rely on applicant tracking systems and testing tools to fill skills gaps and monitor important hiring KPIs. But if only finding the right ATS were easy. The market today is cluttered and full of what often feels like pretty much the same old solutions.

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Navigating Uncertainty in Scrum: Embracing Feedback and Adaptation (From PM to PSM 22)

Scrum.org

The Uncertainty Performance Domain in traditional project management focuses on mitigating risks associated with a project's various environments—technical, social, political, market, and economic. In Scrum, the approach to uncertainty involves embracing short feedback cycles and to continuously refine understanding of user needs and challenges, thus significantly enhancing adaptability and responsiveness.

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Post Project Review: Mind the Past to Improve the Future

MPUG

Closing: The Often-Overlooked Activity A post project review (PPR) is a valuable tool PMs can use at the closing of a project and should be included in the project schedule plan. The goal of PPR is to find lessons learned on what went well and what could be done better. These results should be used as suggestions for future projects, so you and other PMs are learning as you go from project to project.

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Understanding ISO 27001 Documents

Alan Parker Blog

Understanding ISO 27001 Documents ISO 27001:2022 is a pivotal international standard that outlines the criteria for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This standard is crucial for organisations seeking to manage and safeguard their information assets, ensuring they are protected from potential threats and vulnerabilities.

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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Toggl Hire vs. Lever

Teamweek

The traditional hiring model is outdated and inefficient. It’s time-consuming, filled with repetitive manual tasks, and overly reliant on exaggerated resumes and “gut feel” to steer decisions. Savvy hiring managers know that there’s a (much!) better way. Choosing the right recruitment software can make all the difference between a stellar hiring process and a subpar one for both you and your candidates.

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Rethinking Success: Lessons for Leadership and Business

Scrum.org

Most of us know that you cannot guarantee outcomes or control circumstances in complex, unpredictable environments. Even though we might know this in our rational brain, most of us struggle with a desire for control and guarantees. It shows up us anxiety, worry, frustration, hyper-productivity , and stress. And this of course affects how we are leading and the decisions we make.

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Main Hello Bar Alternatives to Consider [2024]

UPQODE

In the digital marketing world, popups and notification bars are vital tools for capturing leads and driving conversions. Hello Bar is a widely recognized tool in the digital marketing space, known for its ability to create engaging notification bars, sliders, and popups that help businesses capture leads and boost conversions. It’s a favorite among marketers for its user-friendly interface and straightforward setup.

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Accelerating to Certification with an ISO 27001 Consultant. Like Me.

Alan Parker Blog

The Benefits of Using an ISO 27001 Consultant Information security has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. I'm often approached to help fast-track information security to help a business open up an opportunity at short notice. Protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry standards are crucial steps in demonstrating maturity and maintaining a company’s reputation and operational integrity.

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Don’t Get Left Behind: Leveraging Modern Product Management Across the Organization

Speaker: Kat Conner

The challenge of delivering the right product at the right time while aligning with strategic objectives is more pressing than ever. Product management is evolving and gaining greater recognition as the means to creating this connection. Join our upcoming webinar and learn how to streamline your product development processes, infuse product thinking across the organization, and bridge the gap between vision and delivery.