Thu.Sep 07, 2023

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How to Use Slack for Task Management

ProjectManager.com

Slack has quickly owned the communication space. Whether you’re working in an office or remotely, chances are you’re connecting with Slack. But this popular app is more than a tool for chatting. Slack task management is its stealth feature. You probably think of Slack as being used for time management, not project management, but when integrated with ProjectManager, you get the best of both worlds.

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How to write a handover email to your manager

Rebel’s Guide to PM

When I’m getting ready to leave a job, whether that’s for a holiday or for good, I’ll make sure to do a handover to my boss. That might be as simple as a quick email or a conversation in our last 1:1, but sometimes it’s important to do a bit more than that. I’ve never gone back to a past employer (yet, maybe I will one day), but as 40% of people would consider returning to an employer , it’s worth making sure your exit is smooth, professional, and on good terms.

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Risk management mistakes for the beginner

Musings on Project Management

First comes the planningYou've followed all the standard protocols for setting up your risk management program.You've put slack in your cost estimates, and you've put slack-buffers in your schedule plan.All good.Risks have been listed, prioritized, and the minor ones to be 'unmanaged' set aside (minimize distractions)Otherwise, mitigation planning has been done.All good.

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How the Scrum Values direct your behavior during the Daily Scrum (35)

Scrum.org

? The more people become proficient in living the Scrum values, the more successful the use of Scrum will be. When the Scrum values are embodied by the Scrum Team and the people they work with, the empirical Scrum pillars come to life, building trust. Reminder: the Scrum Values are Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage. Let's have a look what living the Scrum Values can bring to the Daily Scrum.

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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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Agency capacity planning: 11 steps to better margins

Resource Guru

Capacity planning plays a key role in agency profitability. Do it well and you’re looking at some healthy margins and business growth. Do it less well? Now, you’re looking at some serious employee, culture , and workflow problems, not to mention declining client happiness. Safe to say, there’s a lot riding on agency capacity planning. So from strategies to best practices, we’re here to help.

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Time and Materials Contracts: The Definitive Guide [w/ Template]

Teamweek

A time and materials contract is a legally binding agreement that establishes a project’s cost based on the time taken and the material prices used to complete it. This contract type is common across multiple industries—e.g., construction contracts, product development contracts, and accounting contracts. If you’re intrigued, let’s explore: How these contracts work When to use a time and materials contract Pros and cons of T&M contracts Plus more!

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The Essential Role of Customer Feedback in Business

UPQODE

As businesses strive to stay competitive and relevant, they are increasingly turning to a valuable resource that often goes underutilized – customer feedback. In this article, we will explore the X compelling reasons why customer feedback is not just valuable but absolutely essential for the growth and sustainability of your business. From driving product innovation to building brand loyalty, understanding these key benefits will illuminate the path to a customer-centric future for your organiza

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?? Superare il concetto di ritardo con Scrum

Scrum.org

Superare il concetto di ritardo con Scrum è possibile! In un mondo in cui le scadenze sono spesso un pilastro cruciale, l’approccio di Scrum può inizialmente suscitare dubbi e scetticismo. La flessibilità apparente delle funzionalità da sviluppare può sembrare controintuitiva, ma è proprio questa caratteristica che rende Scrum un approccio ideale per affrontare problemi complessi in modo empirico.

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Time Audit in Project Management

ActiveCollab

In project management, time is money, and understanding how it's spent is crucial to achieving success. This is where a 'time audit' comes into play. By scrutinizing every minute of your project, a time audit can uncover inefficiencies, streamline processes, help with productivity assessment, and, ultimately, save money. In this article, we'll explore the concept of time audit, explaining its importance and how it can profoundly impact the overall project management landscape.

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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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Product Owner vs Product Manager - What’s the Difference?

Scrum.org

Scrum has an accountability called “Product Owner”, but you’ll also come across people with the title of “Product Manager”. Are they the same thing? Related to each other? Is one better than the other? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, Robert Pieper , Jason Malmstadt , and I will shed some light on this confusing topic.

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Scrum Master Skills We Rarely Talk About: Change Management

Scrum.org

During one of the recent training sessions, a participant posed an intriguing question: "What are some lesser-discussed skills that a Scrum Master should possess?" To be frank, this is among the most interesting questions I've encountered recently, and it got me thinking. Once I began outlining these skills, I found myself motivated to explore this topic further and (potentially) write a series of posts.