ActiveCollab
JULY 19, 2023
Every project journey culminates in the often-overlooked phase of project closure. While a project lifecycle is a sequence of activities that must be accomplished to complete a project and typically includes initiation, planning, execution, control, and finally, closure, the final stage is far from just tying up loose ends, it's a treasure trove of lessons and insights.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 19, 2023
Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. An agile mindset, and a set of shared values, principles, and often Agile tools, help Agile teams succeed. So why are agile teams different to other types of ‘classic’ project team? In this article we’ll look at two things: The different roles you’ll find in an Agile team The team structures you can set up to help make your agile team a success.
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The IIL Blog
JULY 19, 2023
By Karim Radwan July 19, 2023 Quickly drafted, easy to share, more formal than phone messaging, once invented, emails quickly became our favored way of communicating. It is as close to perfection as a communication tool can get. Usually, us humans tend to overuse and abuse good things, and of course, emails are no exception. Globally, a staggering 269 billion emails are sent each day and there are currently just over 3.7 billion email users worldwide.
Planview
JULY 19, 2023
In the first two posts of this blog series, we shared how one large biotech company defined its pain points and business goals for its PPM transformation process and the five steps it took to beat the transformation odds. (If you’re just jumping in, read part one and part two of the story first.) In this post, we’ll examine the unanticipated challenges the PPM Transformation Team faced along the way and how they adapted to overcome them.
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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.
The IIL Blog
JULY 19, 2023
By V. Lee Henson July 19, 2023 In product development, it’s important to engage stakeholders and team members early and often. This helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page and the product meets the needs of all involved. Agile Team Engagement is Not Always Easy Here are a few tips for engaging stakeholders and team members in product development: Involve stakeholders in the planning process.
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The IIL Blog
JULY 19, 2023
By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. July 19, 2023 Project Versus Functional Worker Engagement Worker engagement is the way a company treats employees, or the way employees treat one another to create a high quality and highly productive project work environment. Much of the early literature on worker engagement focused on workers hiring into a full-time functional position and working on assignments that remain within that functional area.
Resource Guru
JULY 19, 2023
Any thriving creative team is supported by a solid advertising agency workflow. This holds them accountable and helps them deliver results for clients. Yes, creativity needs freedom to flow, but it also requires workflows to stay the course. Traditionally, marketing and media channels have been print (i.e., billboards and magazines) and broadcast (i.e., television or radio).
Productivity Land
JULY 19, 2023
As more businesses strive to fully capitalize on the capabilities of digital marketing strategies and technologies, it is more critical than ever to study the unique challenges and opportunities given by the Martech industry. By employing specialist industrial market research , businesses in the industrial sector have the opportunity to open up a variety of options.
Online PM Courses
JULY 19, 2023
With any project, things will happen that you don't expect. Issues will emerge. So, how do you do Issue Management? The post How to Do Issue Management | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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
Productivity Land
JULY 19, 2023
In an era where personalized experiences and exceptional hospitality are paramount, hotels worldwide are embracing cutting-edge techniques to captivate their guests and create unforgettable memories. Gone are the days of traditional check-ins and standard amenities. Today, forward-thinking establishments are reimagining every aspect of the guest experience, from the moment they step into the lobby until their departure.
Teamweek
JULY 19, 2023
Finding job candidates for your open roles can be easier said than done. Gone are the days (mostly) of creating a simple job ad to then sit back and watch as the applications flood in. In today’s competitive job market, there’s quite a bit more to it (#IYKYK). Evaluating job candidates is the next tricky bit. Once you’ve found them, you’ll need to assess who has the goods and who isn’t worth your time.
Admation
JULY 19, 2023
No matter how busy you get in the marketing game, everything needs to be checked over for quality assurance and accuracy. It is totally essential to proof every asset in your campaign, as errors can prove to be extremely costly. Not only do you stand to lose clients if their campaign has errors in it, but your brand can be damaged to the point of no return and in some cases, you could be liable for legal action if errors are defamatory.
International Institute for Learning
JULY 19, 2023
International Institute for Learning, Inc. IIL is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development, and is proud to be the educational provider of choice for thousands of for many top global companies. IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.
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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.
Productivity Land
JULY 19, 2023
The days of one-size-fits-all marketing techniques are past; nowadays, accuracy and personalization are critical for successfully gaining and maintaining clients. CRM systems have changed the way businesses deal with their customers, from enabling communication to analyzing complicated data finds. Whether you are a financial institution or a consulting firm.
Wrike
JULY 19, 2023
As a leader, you have a responsibility to not just manage your team but to teach them. Whether you bring on a new employee who needs to learn the ropes or you roll out a new process or piece of software, it’s your job to ensure your employees have the direction, time, and resources they need to get up to speed. That’s why your employee training plan is so important.
Musings on Project Management
JULY 19, 2023
I once had a colleague, who I admired greatly, be demoted from a vice-president position for lack of "command presence" (his telling of the reason)And, so what is "command presence" and is it something to strive for? Can it be learned? Can it be taught?
Admation
JULY 19, 2023
MRM software has garnered significant praise for its array of features, but how exactly does it impact your bottom line? As discussed earlier, the modern MRM solution acts as an all-in-one hub for managing marketing resources and projects, seamlessly guiding them from initial briefing to final production. Now, let's delve into the tangible benefits of implementing MRM software and explore how it can save you money while amplifying your profits.
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You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.
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