Ganttic
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Effective project management is the backbone of successful businesses and initiatives. However, even the most seasoned project managers can find themselves entangled in the web of common pitfalls that hinder progress, derail timelines, and threaten project success. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top project management pitfalls and discuss strategies to steer clear of them.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
There are four types of construction projects: commercial construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction and residential construction. Residential construction might be the easiest for laypeople to understand as most of us live in these types of structures. But do we really know what residential construction is? Before we get into the management of a residential construction project, we’ll explore the meaning of residential construction and examples of the two major types of
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The IIL Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. November 15, 2023 All management disciplines, project management included, contain words and expressions that have meanings susceptible to change over time. Some expressions, such as the work breakdown structure (WBS) and statement of work (SOW) have undergone very few changes. On the other hand, the term “project value” has had multiple interpretations based upon the type of project, when in the project life cycle the term is used, and who is using the term.
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
As a professional in the field of software development and a proponent of Scrum, I've come to understand the importance of the Product Owner's role in the creation and maintenance of a product backlog. It's a role that starts with a simple premise: to maximise value. Yet, the depth of this position unfolds as one engages with the intricacies of product development.
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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.
Musings on Project Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Perhaps the most common question in risk management, if not in project management is this one:"What's the worst case that can happen?"Don't ask me that!Why not?Because I don't know, and I'd only be guessing if I answered.So what questions can you answer about the future case?
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PM Times
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Do you face challenges securing specialized skills for your projects in advance? Is your organization experiencing frequent unplanned employee attrition? Are you finding it hard to identify suitable candidates for critical positions? If your answer is “yes” to the above questions, it’s high time to develop strategies to mitigate these resource-related risks.
Online PM Courses
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
CSM vs PSM: Certified Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Master are the most widely known scrum certifications. How do they compare? The post CSM vs PSM: What are they and How do they Compare? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Productivity Land
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
With the onset of the pandemic, both organizations and professionals were forced to rethink how people worked. This became a pivotal point that drew attention to the many perks of remote work models. For businesses, remote arrangements help access a wider talent pool, reduce employee costs, and minimize staff turnover and absenteeism-related risks. Employees, on the other hand, get to enjoy improved job satisfaction, greater flexibility and freedom, and better work-life balance.
NimbleWork
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Goal-setting is one of the most vital topics for organizations. After all, how can you achieve your objectives if you don’t know what they are? How do you expect to motivate your workforce and create alignment if you don’t have shared goals to pursue as a team? When it comes to goal-setting in organizations, an approach that stood the test of time is the OKR framework.
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
The IIL Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
By Brian Scott November 15, 2023 1. What is Emotional Intelligence? “Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use emotions in ourselves and others. It involves empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, and social skills.” Kendra Cherry, 2023. “Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to understand and manage your emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you.
Binfire
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The millennials prefer to perform online transactions compared to in-person withdrawals of money. The Digital means are convenient, and they save the time of customers. Due to this, the banks have even reduced their branches in 2023. Primarily, people in Poland find it safe to use e-banking. Only 4% of the individuals do not prefer it and think their data is not secure.
Resource Guru
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
When it comes to managing your projects, shared calendars and resource allocation, you want to find the best project management software for the job. Monday and Asana seem to be popular project management tools. So we decided to take a close look at Monday vs Asana. While Resource Guru is generally rated to have the best-in-class resource management features in a project management tool, we wanted to give both Monday and Asana a fair review, assessing which features they actually offer, what it’
NimbleWork
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Over the past 40 years, tools and techniques have exponentially improved, aiming at efficiency and productivity. Yet, the percentage of projects failing to deliver their expected value has remained at 70%. Leading organizations such as Gartner, CIO, PMI, Harvard Business Review, Forrester, and Standish Group, keep citing the critical gap: lack and misalignment of essential ‘soft skills’ in project management.
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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.
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
We all make mistakes in life and there are many mistakes Scrum Masters make when new in their role. What are they and what can be done about it? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, we have some ideas to share about common Scrum Master mistakes.
The IIL Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
By Doris Dahdouh, MSW, INHC November 15, 2023 It’s been a long day, and you’re feeling drained. You drop your bag and jacket by the door as you enter your home, barely making it to the couch with your phone and keys. You have had long days before. But today feels different. You were not yourself, almost disconnected during an impromptu staff meeting. “Why am I feeling this way?
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
How can someone become an excellent technology professional? Should they just focus on the technical aspect of their profession? Or should they consider other aspects? In this video blog, I offer 6 dimensions that technology professionals could consider as they travel on the path of excellence. This is a sequel to my blog on this topic - "Who Is An Excellent Technology Professional?
ActiveCollab
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Time tracking is a vital feature for companies and freelancers that charge by the hour, but also for those who need an accurate assessment of the activity’s duration. In ActiveCollab, your teams can track time on tasks and projects and choose the job type they’re working on. We’re introducing many new options in the upcoming version of ActiveCollab, but some of them are already available to our users as well.
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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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