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online task management software is enabler

Binfire

Do you have tasks that you need to do every day? Managing tasks should not be a pain. With the advent of online task management software , managing work just got easier. Let’s start by defining what is a task? Task simply means any work that needs to be undertaken to achieve the desired result. So, buying milk is a task, taking kids to school is another task and so on.

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#NoEstimates in Six Boxes

Herding Cats

. Here's a picture from a Tweeter post (without attribution) that is suggested to represent what it means to apply #NoEstimates. Let's look at the detail of each of the boxes in the context of the uncertainties encountered on all projects. Prioritize features and stories by Value. Priority means different things to different stakeholders. Without a clear and concise definition of the Units of Measures for those stakeholders, prioritizing the Features is just a buzzword.

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Stress Management Techniques for the Modern Workplace

ProjectManager.com

If you told me you don’t feel stress in the workplace, I wouldn’t believe you. I might ask, “Oh, do you work from home? Is that why you don’t feel stress ‘in the workplace?’” “Are you a professional puppy cuddler?” Or maybe, “Are you happily unemployed?”. The thing is, even if you enjoy your job, it is totally normal to experience stress. Stress is a regular human emotion, just like joy.

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How to Stop Forgetting Things: Tips for Overwhelmed Managers

Teamweek

Where did I put my keys? Who is my next meeting with again? What was I supposed to do before I left for the office today? Do you ever find yourself asking questions like these throughout the day? As more responsibilities and tasks are added to your list, it can become a bit overwhelming and easier to forget the little things. Taking steps to improve your memory and using tactics to help you recall things will relieve some of the stress from your overtaxed brain.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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Bist du ein Agilista?

Prince2

PRINCE2 oder Methoden wie Scrum und Kanban kommen alle ursprünglich aus dem IT-Umfeld. Trotzdem: Wenn Du ein Agilista bist, dann lächelst Du nur müde über die „Wasserfall“-Methode PRINCE2. Nieder mit den Hierarchien und sturen Prozessen! Was kümmern uns Dokumentationen? Der Mensch steht im Vordergrund, nicht der Prozess: „Individuals and interactions over processes and tools, Working software over comprehensive documentation, Customer collaboration over contract negotiation, Responding to change

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Michael Myers—Performance Review

LiquidPlanner

In the workforce, everyone receives an annual performance review—even horror icons like Michael Myers. Since 1978, Michael Myers has demonstrated his perseverance in pursuing his sister, Laurie Strode, nearly a dozen times! The Horror Icons of America Guild (HIAG) recently completed Michael’s latest performance review, and this lucky reporter was able to secure a copy to share with you!

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Why You Should Be Using Time Blocking in Your Company

TimeCamp

What Is Time Blocking?

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What is a PMO? | Video

Online PM Courses

PMO stands for Project Management Office. …or Program Management Office. …or Portfolio Management Office. So, what is a PMO? Dr Mike Clayton is founder of Online PM Courses.com. Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes. Project Management in Under 5. What is a PMO? You may also like… Introduction to the PMO – The Absolute Essentials You Really MUST Know.

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Get Featured on The Stay On Top Of Your Work Podcast!

TimeCamp

Want to Be Featured on TimeCamp’s Podcast? Thank you for your interest in Stay On.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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ActiveCollab at the nStarter Meetup

ActiveCollab

The phrase “Bootstrapped, profitable and proud” was coined by 37Signals (now Basecamp) to feature and explore successful companies that developed their own profitable products without taking venture capital. That is why the Business Incubator in Novi Sad decided to call their latest meetup like this - since it also showcased local tech companies that successfully launched their products on the global market.

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PMP Exam Review: How To Pass The Exam Under Testing Circumstances?

PM by PM

Sometime ago Asad posted his PMP exam review on Reddit. He passed the certification test with flying colors with ‘above target’ in four domains and ‘target’ Monitoring & Controlling domain. I contacted him and requested him to publish his opinion on my blog. He happily and readily agreed. I believe Asad’s analysis and evaluation of […].

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Quote of the Day

Herding Cats

“A great systems engineer completely understands and applies the art of leadership and has the experience and scar tissue from trying to earn the badge of leader from his or her team.” - Harold Bell, NASA Headquarters.

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Top-down and Bottom-up Project Management: Leveraging the Advantages of the Two Approaches

Wrike

Significant changes are taking place in project management today. Some of the world’s most dynamic organizations like The New York Times , Tribune Co. , and Ernst & Young have switched from the so-called top-down management style to bottom-up management. Even behemoths like Toyota and IBM have implemented bottom-up management-style elements in many of their departments.

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Acclaim Projects Helps Deliver Innovation Projects on Time and on Budget

This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.