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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. So, here then is our list of the 52 best Project Management Blogs for 2019. How do People Consume Project Management Blogs? It seems to me that the blogs that thrive will offer something specific.

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2019 2017 2018 Consulting 125

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

What is Project Execution? It is the phase where you will construct your deliverables and present them to your customer and key stakeholders. It is the phase where you will construct your deliverables and present them to your customer and key stakeholders. Fortunately, there are strategies ( and tools! ) Following processes.

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Executing Project Life Cycle Software Review Technical Review 500

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2019

The words stakeholder and shareholder are often used loosely in business. These differences reveal how to appropriately manage stakeholders and shareholders in your organization. For example, a shareholder is always a stakeholder in a corporation, but a stakeholder is not always a shareholder. What Is a Shareholder?

Governance 311

Governance Government Consulting Executing 311

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2020

What Is Cost Benefit Analysis? There’s a list of every project expense and what the benefits will be after successfully executing the project. While it’s not clear if this Founding Father followed this exact process, it has evolved to include these 10 steps: What Are the Goals and Objectives of the Project?

Risk Management 516

Risk Management Consulting Risk Budget 516

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 17, 2022

What Is the Triple Constraint in Project Management? So, what is the Triple Constraint? Project managers must ensure that project stakeholders get the best financial benefit possible. In the opposite case, you can increase the length of your project timeline in case the project stakeholders come up with extra project activities.

Budget 502

Budget Estimate Controlling Risk Management 502

The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It equips project managers with a profound insight into the minds of their team members and stakeholders. What drives them? What drives them? What are their career aspirations? What are their personal goals? Conversely, what is holding them back? This is where psychology comes into play.

2024 88

2024 Leadership Construction Agile 88

Scrum.org

JULY 14, 2021

Most of the books, podcasts, blog posts, and material that we find online have to do with this question. What about Sprint Goals? What about stakeholder involvement? What if none of this matters, and we simply don’t see it? In short, that is what happened. How do scaling frameworks impact effectiveness?

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SCRUM Influencer Technical Review Software Review 241

Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

But through this clutter, how easy is it to find the most valuable blog feeds out there? Project management blogs and resources can be a primary source of knowledge, especially if project management (PM) experts contribute to them. There are plenty of blogs and websites for beginners and PM students.

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Influencer Prince2 Software Review SCRUM 112

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2022

. What is LeSS? Queueing Theory. One of the principles in LeSS is queuing theory. Being open about what’s really going on, looking at what’s really happening, and it’s also based on empiricism. . Being open about what’s really going on, looking at what’s really happening, and it’s also based on empiricism. .

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SCRUM 2017 Software Review 2020 203

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A self-managing team is taking decisions about who does what, when, and how. What are skills expected from the Scrum Master? . What does this mean with regards to skills? What are the theories underpinning the framework? What are the values the framework puts forward?

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SCRUM Agile 188

Scrum.org

APRIL 29, 2022

Each framework is created as a response to a perceived gap in what existing frameworks provide. But because there is a hidden belief system at work behind the concept of frameworks that constrains our understanding of what “change” actually is and how it happens. What is a framework? I think this is problematic.

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Agile 2003 Underperforming Technical Team 2018 227

Scrum.org

APRIL 5, 2022

As a community, we excel at putting our fingers on the sore spots of what teams and organizations do wrong. What is exceedingly clear to me is that many Scrum Masters, trainers, and consultants thrive on debating them online. They might also recognize what’s described as “bad Scrum” and agree with the description of “good Scrum”.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Closing 223

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2022

No matter what type of work you do, having a clear understanding of the four functions of management will help you do that work more efficiently. What Are the Four Functions of Management? He developed a general theory of business administration and management functions, which developed into the four functions of management.

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Controlling Planning Leadership Monitoring 329

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

When the roles are clearly defined, the team, as well as the stakeholders, know exactly who is doing what, and what to expect for deliverables. All of the scrum roles are important, but the role of the product owner is particularly special because this person acts as the liaison between the stakeholders and the developers.

Certification 272

Certification SCRUM Defining Agile 272

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2019

If you know me and you think I’m going to begin by telling you that you need to first define what your startup project is, with precision, you’re spot on! Take what you already have and ask yourself, “For what purpose am I doing this?” Related: What is OKR, and Why Are Top Companies Using It to Set Objectives?

Risk Management 351

Risk Management Controlling Agile Risk 351

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Beyond task execution, authentic leaders understand that trust, higher engagement, improved morale, stakeholder satisfaction, and adaptability in project management are the bedrock of effective project management. What is Authentic Leadership? Authenticity goes beyond just being “real.” Path to Authentic Leadership.

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2003 2008 160

Scrum.org

MAY 3, 2021

What is a Scrum Master? What is the Scrum Master Accountable For? This means helping their teams and the organisation they work for to understand Scrum theory and practice. They have a strong understanding of how to apply Scrum in the most challenging projects and programmes as well as what good Scrum implementation looks like.

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SCRUM Agile Leadership Planning 140

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is the Scrum Methodology? Let’s quickly explain what they’re about. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. Scrum is a simple project management framework that facilitates team collaboration on complex product and software development projects. Learn More!

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SCRUM Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 338

Scrum.org

MAY 5, 2020

What does remote facilitation look like? In this blog post, we explore these questions by using the Scrum Master stances as a structure. When working remotely, what experiments, practices, and strategies can you use, to become an effective and successful Scrum Master?”. This variety is captured in the stances of a Scrum Master.

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SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Consulting 192

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 24, 2019

But, of course, there are other factors at play even at the project level, from stakeholders to end users to the choice of project management software. Therefore, if you don’t know about corporate governance, you better learn what it is and what it can do to your project management. What Is Corporate Governance?

Governance 271

Governance Government Influencer Executing 271

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

What is a Scrum Master? What are the differences between a Scrum Master and Project Manager? In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into the topic: “Scrum Master vs Project Manager”. If you’re having a similar question about the Product Owner vs the Project Manager, then see this blog (coming soon). What is a Scrum Master?

SCRUM 224

SCRUM Prince2 Risk Management Development Team Review 224

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2022

What Is Resource Management? Resource Planning: Once you’ve defined your project scope , you need to estimate what resources will be needed for each task. Project managers must do their best at estimating what resources will be needed for a project and also how those resource requirements fit with the organization’s current plans.

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Process Monitoring Defining Consulting 404

LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In an earlier blog , I mentioned a technique known as the 5 Whys that has a lot in common with Socrates’ approach and is worth exploring further. Stakeholders will feel less like you are on an inquisition and will open up more readily. I have always maintained that there are easier ways to make a living than project management.

Software Review 158

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing Risk Management 158

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2019

What Is a Project Sponsor? What a Project Sponsor Does In Each Phase. This position might be the most important because the project was created for the project sponsor, and therefore their ultimate approval or disapproval will mark either a successful or failed venture. The project sponsor is that person or group who owns the project.

Defining 297

Defining Governance Government Initiating 297

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What drives you to achieve? This blog will explore how to avoid falling into that trap and some of the common dysfunctions it causes. This blog will explore how to avoid falling into that trap and some of the common dysfunctions it causes. Technical debt is to quality what motivational debt is to process. Skill mastery?

Underperforming Technical Team 186

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review SCRUM 186

LiquidPlanner

MAY 24, 2023

That’s why effective project management should go beyond theory, and expand to include risk factors – both internal and external. With a handful of strategies for picking up potential risks, you can head into every project with the confidence of knowing what setbacks might impede you and your team.

Risk Management 158

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Budget 158

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

With this blog post, we offer you a collection of powerful questions to help your team reflect, learn and improve, continuously. Give these questions a try, and let us know what conversation it sparked! Where in the Scrum framework do reflection and learning happen? We also described specific opportunities for when & how to use them.

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SCRUM Technical Review Defining Estimate 194

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It takes what might be an overwhelming project and structures it in such a way it can now be methodically executed. It might sound boring, but stakeholders are not buying a ticket for an amusement park thrill-ride, they just want the job done right. What Is the Critical Chain Method? Project managers love a good plan.

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Critical Chain Monitoring Software Review Estimate 305

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

What challenges a Scrum Team might typically face as they mature in their understanding of Scrum. What challenges a Scrum Team might typically face as they mature in their understanding of Scrum. What the team should be discussing at their Retrospectives. So what has this got to do with Scrum? Unconscious Incompetence.

Technical Review 224

Technical Review Software Review SCRUM Controlling 224

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

What challenges a Scrum Team might typically face as they mature in their understanding of Scrum. What challenges a Scrum Team might typically face as they mature in their understanding of Scrum. What the team should be discussing at their Retrospectives. So what has this got to do with Scrum? Unconscious Incompetence.

Technical Review 222

Technical Review Software Review SCRUM Controlling 222

Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2020

The topic of my blog today is another one that is common on client’s sites. If this event intends to be an opportunity to inspect and adapt by the Scrum Team and Stakeholders, then the intent of the session is not being fulfilled if there is no practical way to gain feedback on the product. So which event is best to use?

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Development Team Review SCRUM Consulting 160

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2019

But what does that mean? It means that the scrum master is the one who helps everyone else understand scrum theory, practices, rules and values. What Differences Do You See Between Agile and Traditional PM? Put simply, the scrum master is the person responsible for promoting and supporting scrum. How Do You Define Agile?

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SCRUM Agile Certification Defining 272

Leading Answers

OCTOBER 8, 2020

When you hear the words “PMP Exam” what springs to mind? So to create valuable questions, PMI needs to understand what the generally accepted knowledge and skills in use by project managers are.  Just like running a project, understanding what is in scope and out of scope is critical for success. 

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Process 2021 PMI 2020 143

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 4, 2022

And for people who don’t know what we think about Scotland. Fort Worth, so probably not what you think of as true Dallas. In this webinar we discuss tips and strategies for managing multiple projects. If you prefer to read, there is a transcript is below the video. Get Your Copy. Is it gonna work? Can you see me Can you hear me?

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Software Review Governance Government Technical Review 264

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

So what’s good this week awesome people? On this opportunity I am writing a blog rather than making a video on youtube since my family just moved to Brisbane and I am still waiting for all my gears to be sent across the continent. But have you ever asked yourself what does it mean to be a true leader? Or maybe bogus leaders?

SCRUM 223

SCRUM Technical Review Leadership Agile 223

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 11, 2019

It can strike at anytime, given the intensity of the situation and what parties are involved. What Is Self-Serving Bias? What it is, not to get overly psychological, is a perception bias that exists to protect one’s ego. Clearly, it’s not behavior that any reputable leadership theory would recommend.

Underperforming Technical Team 222

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Influencer Software Review 222

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

But is there a unifying theory of improvement, and if so, can it be sustained? Improvement that is not reaching beyond what it can currently do is static. ” In this context, it’s about leadership and knowing what is happening at every level of the organization. Don’t be left behind. The question is how can one improve?

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Manufacturing Lean Healthcare Software Review 303