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5 Fab Online Resources for Project Management Certification Prep

Rebel’s Guide to PM

If you want to land a good project manager role, one of the things to consider is certification. When I did my first project management training, it was all classroom based. Fortunately, that isn’t the case any longer and if you can’t take a week off work or travel to a training center, there are plenty of online resources that will help you get ahead in your certification journey.

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How to Run Team Meetings: Tips & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

What Is a Team Meeting? A team meeting is a scheduled event in which people involved in a project will get together and have a conversation about topics related to that work. Meetings come in many forms, but the more effective ones have an agenda created by the team leader that outlines what is to be discussed. A secretary captures the meeting minutes, which are a summary of the discussion.

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Uncovering the Essentials of Skilled Facilitation for Agile Teams

Scrum.org

Adaptation of Kaner’s diamond model of participation (source Carrie Kappel 2019) Techniques and Training for Top Scrum Facilitation Skills Scrum is a framework that thrives on communication and collaboration. Its efficacy rests heavily on well-executed facilitation to steer teams toward their goals. Professional Scrum facilitation skills are crucial tools for effective Agile team facilitation, and these skills empower Scrum Masters and team members alike to direct conversations and decision-maki

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How to Give Employee Feedback: Examples & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

Getting the best out of an employee requires more than giving that person orders. They need direction, of course, but employee feedback creates a conversation that educates both the employee and the employer. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship based on trust, communication and career advancement. What Is Employee Feedback? Employee feedback is the exchange of information between an employee and an employer.

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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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Making the Impossible Possible – Expectations, Loss, and Loss Leaders

PM Times

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela Projects burdened by impossible objectives tend to fail, disappoint, and burnout performers. They are a sign that the decision-making process is broken. To avoid failure, make sure there is a solid understanding of the difference between possible and impossible goals and objectives and a well-thought-out […] The post Making the Impossible Possible – Expectations, Loss, and Loss Leaders appeared first on Pr

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Extreme Project Management XPM

ActiveCollab

> "Extreme project management is the art and science of facilitating > and managing the flow of thoughts, emotions, and interactions in a > way that produces valued outcomes under turbulent and complex > conditions: those that feature high speed, high change, high > uncertainty, and high stress." - Doug DeCarlo, author of eXtreme > Project Management > [[link] From the development of new technologies and shift in customer needs to economic conditions or some new groundbreaking ideas, several pro

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10 Tips to Delegate Tasks Like a Pro

ProjectManager.com

Some people feel they need to take on everything themselves. That’s a recipe for disaster. True leaders understand the power of delegating work. That’s why you assemble a team, each expert in their own field. Why Is It Important for Leaders To Delegate Tasks? Leaders are leaders for a reason. They need to lead the project, have a big-picture vision and not get bogged down in the weeds.

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Agile is STILL All About Alignment

Leading Agile

We recently got a lot of comments on one of our LinkedIn posts which generated a lot of discussion. So, Mike made a video clarifying some of his points and expanding on what we mean when we say Agile is all about Alignment; and why that should always be the the place you start an Agile Transformation.

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What Is Job Costing? When to Use a Costing Sheet (Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

Projects are expensive. There are labor costs, material costs, overhead and operational costs. When a contractor bids on a project or a manufacturer takes on a job, they need to have an accurate forecast of the price for the project to make a profit, which is why job costing is so important. Making accurate estimates of construction costs requires an understanding of job costing, knowing what a costing sheet is and what needs to be included in that costing sheet.

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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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Animating The Legal Process: Enhancing Productivity In Court Case Preparation

Productivity Land

Legal processes, often seen as an intricate web of documentation and arguments, have long been tedious and time-consuming. However, as technology evolves, so does the manner in which we prepare for court cases. The addition of animation and visual aids not only simplifies case preparation but also makes it more engaging and understandable. This article delves into how animation is redefining the way we look at legal processes, enhancing productivity, and ensuring cases are presented in the best

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How to Manage Stakeholder Expectations

ProjectManager.com

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. What Are Stakeholder Expectations? Stakeholder expectations are the criteria by which a stakeholder will consider the project a success.

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Le product owner définition et responsabilités

Scrum.org

Quel est le rôle du product owner dans scrum ? Product Owner définition ? Que doit-il faire ? Quelles sont ses responsabilités? Quelles sont les erreurs très souvent commises? Dans cette vidéo nous répondrons à toutes ces questions. Ce sont des informations basées sur le guide scrum 2020.

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TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION, TEAM MOTIVATION & GROWTH MANAGEMENT: A CONVERSATION WITH ROB MORTENSEN (PART ONE)

Clint Padgett – Project Success

Episode Information: Clint has a conversation with Rob Mortensen, General Manager of Delivery Systems and Services for North America and Europe at EMD Electronics. During their discussion, Rob talks about the lessons he’s learned from managing organizational growth, the importance of transparent and timely communication, and the benefits of in-person conversations versus virtual meetings.

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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.

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7 Tips How to Design a Candidate Interview Evaluation Form

Teamweek

Simplifying and speeding up the time to hire is something every hiring team loves. Talent teams can work smarter, standardizing and streamlining the interview process by using a candidate interview evaluation form. The evaluation form helps teams get on the same page about prospective candidates plus reduce bias. To help your team make the right choices quickly, we’ll share best practices for designing interview evaluation forms that hook top quality, professional candidates.

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Unveiling the Efficiency and Simplicity of Firebase GUI

Productivity Land

The Firebase GUI emerges as a crucial tool for developers seeking enhanced efficiency in managing backend operations nowadays, when innovations constantly influence our digital connections. The complexity of Firebase is explored in this article, along with its special features, functionalities, and rising reputation in the tech world. Understanding Firebase GUI Fundamentally, Firebase GUI, short for “ Graphical User Interface “, provides a user-friendly environment that makes it easi