Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2024

Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master requires a shift in mindset, especially in how you engage with stakeholders. Stakeholder "Performance", while traditionally viewed through a project management lens, offers valuable insights for this journey.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The strategy map is part of the larger balanced scorecard methodology and is used as a way to quickly and effectively communicate strategic objectives and how they will create value for the organization. That is, they all develop strategic plans to achieve long-term goals to create value. What Is a Strategy Map? Learn more.

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Software Review Defining Budget Performance Measurement 363

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2024

After the war, the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota looked at how supermarkets stocked only what they expected to sell at a given time. Kanban in manufacturing and production has many uses, which we detail below, as well as how it relates to lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. What Is Kanban?

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Manufacturing Software Review Lean Software 349

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

It involves how the company will allocate its resources to support business activities that lead to achieving those long-term goals. It involves how the company will allocate its resources to support business activities that lead to achieving those long-term goals. Organizational strategy has many layers.

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Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Defining Leadership 409

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 28, 2017

Project Stakeholder Management There are many ways to engage stakeholders. You can facilitate discussions in your project meetings. The lead tester may develop a team for testing. Let’s look at a different form of engagement–the use of an internal blog. Subscribers access the blog content at their own discretion.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Right on time for the end of the year, we present you for the fifth time a review of what has kept you, us and the project management industry busy in the past year. Despite major changes this year, however, topics such as agile working or project management basics remain relevant. It has become a tradition by now.

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2020 2021 Construction Leadership 130

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Project meetings often feel as if they’re in the way of your work. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. That’s why there are so many project meetings and each has its own focus and importance. What Are Project Meetings? Types of Project Meetings.

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Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Risk Management 480

Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

The professional project management principle to embrace adaptability and resiliency aligns seamlessly with the core tenets of Scrum. For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, leveraging these aspects of Scrum is crucial for navigating change and overcoming challenges effectively.

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SCRUM Agile Planning Process 168

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 2, 2020

When I joined LiquidPlanner as the Director of Marketing toward the end of 2019, I was pleased to find that our blog features many strong, independent, and talented female authors. You can ask anyone on my team, and they’ll assure you that I live to act as the catalyst for change. By Kristin Crosier.

2019 140

2019 Leadership Innovation Executing 140

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This is a question I’m hearing quite a lot at the moment: How do I turn my company’s strategy into actual projects? A pretty document doesn’t change the way you run your business or help you achieve your goals. So how do you get to a place where people can deliver on the strategy that has been set? This is how it works.

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2017 Defining Executing PMO 434

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2018

But we tried to give you a compass to help you navigate these changing waters throughout the year on our blog. Best Blog Posts on Office Culture from ProjectManager.com. Office culture is just a fancy way of saying how to get along with the people in your place of work. Then came business casual. But they should.

2018 242

2018 Construction Leadership Defining 242

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

In the world of project management, troubled projects can be a source of frustration, stress, and disappointment for both teams and stakeholders. These projects often fail to meet their objectives, experience delays, exceed budgets, or even result in complete failure.

Risk Management 243

Risk Management Technical Review Estimate Risk 243

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2024

Optimizing Risk Responses in professional project management resonates profoundly with the empirical foundation of Scrum. Scrum's framework inherently addresses risk by embracing uncertainty and change, making it an ideal approach for managing both opportunities and threats in complex environments.

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Risk Management Risk SCRUM Initiating 197

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your situation. What Is a Project? Projects are made up of deadlines.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, redefining leadership is a pivotal aspect of their journey. The project management principle "Demonstrating Leadership Behaviors" aligns closely with the Scrum ethos, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in fostering team success and positive outcomes.

Leadership 197

Leadership Agile Influencer SCRUM 197

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them. Over the course of this blog, we’ll discuss how ITSM is implemented, managed and delivered to meet the needs of an organization and how project management software can help facilitate those processes.

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Process Infrastructure Information Technology Monitoring 330

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. Align Agile project management with your organization’s strategy.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2024

One way to make sure you’re supporting your team and project alike is with workforce planning. Then we’ll help you with the workforce planning process and explain the benefits of using workforce planning in your projects. Finally, we’ll see how project management software allows you to better manage your workforce.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

There are many ways to approach a project. Over the years, people have developed different project management styles or methodologies. Common Project Management Styles We’ve whittled down the many different project management styles and settled on what are the most common. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

Lean 361

Lean SCRUM Defining Agile 361

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Have you ever been a part of a project that just didn’t seem to be going anywhere? Maybe it felt like there was no clear goal, or that the requirements kept changing. If so, then you know how frustrating and even maddening it can be to try to work on something without having a good understanding of what is required.

Underperforming Technical Team 402

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Budget Software Review 402

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 9, 2023

This year 300 books from business leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe were entered into the awards, and Elizabeth Harrin is delighted to have been shortlisted for her book, Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity.

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2023 2022 Process 409

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are no guarantees that starting a project will ensure that it’s delivered successfully. There are many ways a project can fail. To avoid failure, it’s important to understand failure and know the signs that your project is in danger. What Is Project Failure? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Estimate Software Review Budget Controlling 280

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Stakeholders are people with a vested interest in the project. They are going to want to know how the project is progressing and whether it’s scheduled to deliver on time and within its budget. Project managers need to manage their stakeholders expectations. Anyone with a vested interest in the project is a stakeholder.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 24, 2023

The last thing a project manager wants is a schedule conflict. But a scheduling conflict is an eventuality in project management. While it’s the project manager’s job to ensure that the workflow is unobstructed, it’s also their responsibility to resolve scheduling conflicts when they arise—a problem that’s unavoidable.

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Controlling Software Review Executing Risk Management 301

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing complex projects and ensuring that they stay on track. One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? Don’t get me started on Enterprise Environmental Factors either.)

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Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 422

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As a project manager, you will likely find yourself working on one of such projects such as implementing a new CRM system, upgrading to a cloud-based ERP, or developing a new eCommerce platform. This lack of planning often leads to projects going over budget and not achieving their goals. Develop a SMART project plan 5.

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2026 Defining Agile Innovation 349

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Built-in support system Challenges and risks that arise from working in teams Experience levels Having to stay on top of changing dynamics Productivity paranoia How to overcome the disadvantages of teamwork In summary. The project sponsor or senior executive then make the choice. Table of Contents Disadvantages of Teamwork 1.

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Risk Management Risk Closing Leadership 436

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Before we share how to calculate the manufacturing cycle time, let’s make sure we’re clear on what that term means. We’ll also explain the difference between cycle time, lead time and takt time. Finally, we show how project management software can help with manufacturing. What Is Cycle Time In Manufacturing?

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Manufacturing Software Review Transportation Lean 302

Inloox

DECEMBER 11, 2018

There was a lot going on at InLoox in 2018, which is also reflected on the InLoox blog. 9: Pulse of the Profession 2018: Success in Disruptive Times by Managing Projects Effectively Disruptive trends like artificial intelligence or big data impact project management substantially. The goal is: faster, better, stronger.

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2018 Artificial Inteligence 2019 PMI 125

Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When we did our roundup of the 50 best Project Management Blogs in 2017 it quickly became one of our most popular posts. You folks do like reading about project management! Things change. So, here then is our list of the 52 best Project Management Blogs for 2019. And that’s great. But shift happens.

2019 125

2019 2017 2018 Consulting 125

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Lean Event Chain 393

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. What is Project Execution? Project Execution Steps. Execute Project Scope.

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Executing Project Life Cycle Software Review Technical Review 500

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 4, 2023

When it comes to project management, autocratic decision making can be a valuable tool for achieving success. In this blog post, we’ll look at what autocratic decision making is, when you should use it in your projects, how it fits with leadership styles, strategies for successful implementation within the workplace, and more!

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Gantt charts have been a fundamental project management tool for over a century, and it’s easy to understand why. They provide a visual overview of project tasks and the timeframe in which they need to be completed. ProjectManager’s construction Gantt charts help you plan, manage and track projects in real time.

Construction 360

Construction Software Review Planning Estimate 360

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. They all share similar responsibilities, but one deals with an organization’s project and the other deals with either a program, a group of related projects or a portfolio of projects.

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PMO Software Review Governance Government 347

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 16, 2021

Issues arise in almost every project. But knowing there is an issue is one thing; figuring out how to resolve it is another. Root cause analysis is used when there are problems with the project, especially those that negatively impact the client. Of course, problems in a project are not the result of a single cause.

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