Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 19, 2024
Want to make it as a program manager ? There are loads of skills you need to succeed. Let’s face it – there are loads of skills you need in every job, so let’s not overwhelm ourselves. In this article, I’ll share the skills that have been the most useful for me in the role. I’ve worked as a program manager for a few years now so I can tell you the top program management skills that I use each day.
Scrum.org
JUNE 19, 2024
With its flexible and iterative nature, Scrum helps identify risks in product development. Events are feedback loops and opportunities to mitigate risks through transparency, inspection and adaptation. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Scrum’s iterative approach allows for quicker feedback from users and stakeholders.
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Celoxis
JUNE 20, 2024
Best project portfolio management software tools for large enterprises: Celoxis enhances strategic execution, optimizes resources & drives business success.
Henny Portman
JUNE 17, 2024
“ Portfolio Management – Delivery on Strategy ” edited by Carl Marnewick and John Wyzalek, presents a collection of 12 articles from various authors. The book focuses on the benefits of portfolio management to organizations, emphasizing specific aspects within the discipline and how each should be managed from a business perspective rather than strictly a portfolio management perspective.
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?
Teamweek
JUNE 17, 2024
In a competitive job market, every candidate can use a boost. While there are several ways for someone to make their application stand out, a great letter of recommendation is one of the best ways for them to have someone else highlight their skills and achievements. 87% of employers check references and often seek third-party verification before proceeding with a candidate, meaning a strong letter of recommendation could make or break someone’s chances of landing the job.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Online PM Courses
JUNE 16, 2024
Workstreams have always been a staple of Project Management. In many ways, they form the backbone of the project completion process. The post Put Workstreams to Work: Why a Workstream-First Approach Improves Project Success appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Celoxis
JUNE 20, 2024
Best Asana alternatives and competitors for 2024. Find the perfect alternative to Asana with advanced features, better integrations, and improved scalability.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 18, 2024
Manufacturers are always looking to optimize their operations, reduce costs and improve product quality. They make a schedule, but internal and external factors impact production. To meet deadlines and remove bottlenecks, they use production tracking. Projection tracking is more than meeting the demands of a production schedule. We’ll explain that and what are the key areas that production tracking is concerned with.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 17, 2024
What is the best way to get organized at work? Well, the answer, as with so many personal productivity things, is that it depends. However, given that a study by Alteryx and IDC shows that being digitally disorganized can cost you up to 14 hours per week ! You'll see a very fast return once you start trying to be more organized in your job. While there isn't a once-size-fits-all approach, there are some good practices and tried-and-tested methods that you can have a go at.
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.
Scrum.org
JUNE 19, 2024
Unternehmen stehen vor zwei Arten von Problemen. Die erste Art ist vollständig lösbar. Dort werden Entscheidungsmatrizen, Gantt-Charts oder die „5 Why“-Methode zur Lösung genutzt. Doch wie sieht es mit Konflikten im Team, Kulturveränderungen im Unternehmen oder unerklärlichem Nutzungsverhalten in der App aus? Hier helfen uns diese Methoden nicht. Diese Probleme sind von Natur aus unberechenbar.
Online PM Courses
JUNE 19, 2024
Organizational Change and Business Transformation are terms Project Managers encounter. It can be tricky to distinguish them. Let’s have a go. The post What is the Difference between Organizational Change and Business Transformation? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 19, 2024
Companies that use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to manage their day-to-day business operations are often frustrated by the disconnect between their ERP system and project management system. Acumatica for project management bridges the gap between these processes. To understand the value of Acumatica for project management, let’s first define what Acumatica is, how it can be used for project management and its project accounting features.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 16, 2024
As you grow in your project management career, you’ll be called upon to make various presentations. However not all presentations are the same. Presentations to senior executives can be very different than presenting project information to peers. I've presented in front of many senior leaders, and it's always a little daunting. After all, they aren't my peers.
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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?
Scrum.org
JUNE 17, 2024
I'm just going to say it. Most so-called 'spikes' do not belong on the Product Backlog. What is a Spike? Spikes come in multiple flavors. There are research spikes, which is essentially Refinement by another name. And there are technical spikes, which could involve time spent by Developers to size items in the Product Backlog, or time spent researching a new technology or similar types of work.
Musings on Project Management
JUNE 19, 2024
As I previously posted, there is a growing threat that the person to whom you are video conferencing is really a deep fake. For projects, this threat arises in recruiting strangers remotely by video call, but also in other situations when the 'familiar face' is really fake. (But I know that person! How could the image I'm seeing be fake?
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 20, 2024
Projects require resources and labor is any project’s most valuable resource. Whether that’s manufacturing or construction, it’s labor that executes the plan and delivers the project which is why project labor tracking is key to success. Before we get into the benefits of labor tracking and labor tracking software for manufacturing and construction projects, let’s first be clear on what labor tracking is and why it’s so important.
The IIL Blog
JUNE 20, 2024
By Alicia Morgan Across all industries, a commitment to workplace safety and social awareness is essential. This dual focus creates a blueprint for overall well-being at work, transcending sector boundaries. Therefore, integrating safety culture and social awareness is more crucial than ever. Defining the Difference: Safety Culture vs. Social Awareness Safety culture encompasses the shared beliefs, practices, and attitudes within a workplace aiming to ensure employee physical safety.
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.
Scrum.org
JUNE 18, 2024
In our recent episodes, we've explored Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and its pivotal role in optimizing value delivery for both businesses and stakeholders. LPM shifts from the traditional Project-oriented management to more impactful Product-oriented management. In this episode, Jeff and Patrick discuss the key disparities between Project- and Product-mindsets, and why that is important for achieving business agility.
NimbleWork
JUNE 20, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, achieving ambitious goals requires a collaborative effort. When diverse perspectives come together, fueled by shared motivation, incredible things can be accomplished. However, maintaining team spirit and fostering a “can-do” attitude can be a constant challenge. Here’s where inspirational quotes can play a powerful role.
Leading Agile
JUNE 17, 2024
You want autonomous teams who are empowered to do great work. But leadership is constantly micromanaging everything you do. You want the freedom to collaborate, do team-building exercises, and have fun. But you feel that leadership is judging your every move. You want a different culture, but leadership keeps getting in the way. Maybe you’re not seeing the big picture.
The IIL Blog
JUNE 20, 2024
By Dr. Leon Herszon featuring Dr. Ed Hoffman Discover the journey of Dr. Ed Hoffman, former NASA Chief Knowledge Officer, Columbia professor, and author as he shares his insights on leadership, managing knowledge, people and projects, and the future of work in the exciting premiere of the Inside Stories Podcast. Read Dr. Ed Hoffman’s book: The Smart Mission: NASA’s Lessons for Managing Knowledge, People, and Projects The Inside Stories podcast features distinguished professionals, executives, co
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.
UPQODE
JUNE 19, 2024
In the world of website building, Wix stands out as a premier choice for those without a background in coding. Known for its sleek interface and user-friendly design tools, Wix offers a seamless experience for creating professional-looking websites. However, the true power of Wix is unlocked through its diverse array of apps. These apps, or plugins, are designed to enhance the functionality of your site, adding new features that go beyond the basic offerings of the platform.
NimbleWork
JUNE 18, 2024
In the ever-evolving workplace of today, project management has become a cornerstone of business operations. This evolution has sparked a debate about the role and requisite expertise of project managers. Is it crucial for project managers to possess deep technical knowledge of the projects they oversee? Opinions diverge sharply: one camp argues that technical expertise is unnecessary and even detrimental, while the other contends that project managers without such expertise are merely bureaucra
Management Yogi
JUNE 20, 2024
In the earlier article, we learned the Format () function. This function is used to format the Planned % Numbers given when you plan, baseline and track your project. In this article, we will learn how to build a histogram report using the available functionality in MS Project. As noted in the previous article, your stakeholders will not see the data, but the report.
The IIL Blog
JUNE 20, 2024
By Lucy Grimwade Continual improvement is the essential mindset and methodology that keeps IT processes agile, efficient, and aligned with organisational goals. Building a culture of continuous improvement enhances service delivery and empowers your teams to innovate and excel. If continual improvement on processes is neglected, IT processes are at risk of stagnation and inefficiency, leading to increased operational costs, prolonged issue resolution times, and declining service quality.
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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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