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7 Productivity Tools for Teams That You’ve Never Heard Of

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I can’t be the only one who thinks that with better productivity tools for teams, we’d be more… productive. I want to spend more time doing what matters, and that means less time worrying about tools to do the work. Today I present to you 7 productivity tools for teams that you’ve never heard of (maybe – there are some on the list that you might have come across, but I couldn’t leave them out).

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Workforce Planning Basics for Businesses and PMOs

ProjectManager.com

If human resources are your most valuable resource, you better give them the attention they need to get their work done. One way to make sure you’re supporting your team and project alike is with workforce planning. Workforce planning is important and we’ll show you why. Then we’ll help you with the workforce planning process and explain the benefits of using workforce planning in your projects.

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False Dichotomy

Scrum.org

An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New Project-Management System?" raised several concerns and demonstrated misconceptions about Scrum. The piece created a false dilemma between "Scrum" and a hypothetical "Flow" process, essentially referring to Kanban. At the beginning of the article, the protagonist and another individual talk about how much better flow is than Scrum and erroneously portray a dichotomy between

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Scheduling: Don't do this

Musings on Project Management

'The mistake' to avoid in scheduling is to construct a milestone-success situation that strictly depends upon two or more tasks scheduled (planned) to finish at the same time.So, what's the big error here?

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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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The Danger of "Good Enough": Why Scrum Masters Challenge Teams to Reach Higher

Scrum.org

Teams think they're fine? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainer Jason Malmstadt and I reveal powerful strategies to help teams see room for improvement, embrace continuous learning, and unlock their full potential. Learn how to challenge the status quo, call out the organization's role in promoting greater agility and success using Scrum as intended.

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10 Top Everhour Alternatives for 2023 [Full Comparison]

Teamweek

Are you looking for Everhour alternatives? You’ve landed on the right page! We’ll analyze and dissect some of the best Everhour alternatives so you can examine how they compare to each other. But before diving into each tool, let’s look closer at Everhour and explore why some seek alternatives. Disclaimer: The information below is accurate as of January 12th, 2024.

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Tips For Onboarding New or Switching Managed Services Providers

Bridge the Gap Consulting

Whether you have a Managed Service Provider (MSP) supporting your business already or not, reasons to contract with one vary as much as the providers out there ready to serve you. Companies contract with MSPs for a variety of reasons, including cost savings, efficiencies, scalability, and taking responsibilities off your plate and having someone else manage IT for you.

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Total Enterprise Reinvention? Sweeping digital transformation will need new brooms!!!

Project Accelerator News

The next couple of years will see extensive Digital Transformation and regeneration of many, if not most, businesses and organisations. It’s not a bold or groundbreaking prediction, I mean, it’s happening already! Game changing technologies are revolutionising business operations and outcomes the so-called Industrial Revolution 4.0 is well underway, Accenture are even talking of an advanced group, The Reinventorsm who, they say are embracing “Total Enterprise Reinvention” – a “deliberate strateg

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Top Mailchimp Alternatives: Finding the Perfect Email Marketing Solution

UPQODE

Email marketing is known for offering an impressive return on investment compared to other marketing channels, often delivering a significant return for each dollar spent. Although Mailchimp is a familiar name in the world of email marketing tools, it’s not necessarily the optimal choice for all businesses. This article will delve into various Mailchimp alternatives that might be more suitable for your business requirements.

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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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Review Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management

Henny Portman

In Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management – Satisfy customers and improve organizational effectiveness , authors Patricia Kong, Todd Miller, Kurt Bittner, and Ryan Ripley use the framework Evidence-Based Management (EBM). EBM is an empirical approach that helps organizations use experimentation and rapid feedback to progress towards goals.

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How To Accelerate Innovation With the NPD Process

Wrike

Jeff Kinney’s hit children’s book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , was first released in 2007 and is still rolling out installments each year. In this hilarious series filled with engaging text and cartoons, readers tag alongside Greg Heffley, a middle schooler who documents his imperfect family and school life. An instant success because of its relatable humor, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has also raked in millions of dollars from its movie franchise.

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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow Blog

In the present-day dynamic business environment, you should stay on top of all recent trends and be ready to implement innovations in your work. Check out our selection of events for project/resource managers, business leaders, and industry professionals, which will provide you with valuable insights into recent trends and challenges, networking opportunities, and contribute to your professional development.

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