Wrike

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

When leaders organize processes for software development and other teams, the waterfall project management model and the Ag ile method are among the most common approaches. Understanding Waterfall Project Management. A project proceeds sequentially from its conception, each phase leading into the next.

Construction 46

Construction Finance Manufacturing Innovation 46

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Project managers want to make the best decisions for themselves, the project, and the project team. In order to do so, project managers must be aware of biases. Project managers make decisions all the time, by the hour, minute, or even second. There is an average, or mean, to a project.

Construction 207

Construction Controlling Influencer Leadership 207

Ron Rosenhead

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

On project management courses I use the 5 principles of project management so ably developed by Glen Alleman*. He has written extensively about them and for those who have not seen his writing he suggests that there are some principles, processes and practices to increase the probability of project management success.

Initiating 142

Initiating Process Governance Government 142

Binfire

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Meticulous project planning is something that anybody who wants to succeed in managing projects should strive for, but few really achieve it. If you write I will spend 2 hours a day, five days a week and I will publish 2 blog posts a week, then you have a decent plan. Project Planning Iron triangle.

Planning 87

Planning Software Review Defining Risk Management 87

Herding Cats

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

On Line PM Course has listed the 50 Greatest Project Management Blogs in alphabetical order.

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Susanne Madsen

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

We also love it when team members and stakeholders turn around tasks quickly so that the project can stay on track. Maybe that’s why so many of us are interested in time management tips and productivity blogs. Completing a successful project is so much more than getting a bunch of tasks done on time.

Planning 73

Planning 73

Celoxis

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

That’s our aim with this blog; 7 hacks to make meetings more effective. Sadly, 71% of employees feel that meetings are unproductive and executives feel that over 67% of meetings are failures (Source: The Muse). Doing away with meetings is not the solution. We just need to find ways to make meetings more effective.

Executing 50

Executing Software 50

Celoxis

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

There is no doubt that a self-sufficient team is the pillar of a successful project. In such optimized environment, both the project manager and team members can work together hand-in-hand to deliver the best possible output. A project manager, thus, should influence the ambiance to make it conducive for optimal productivity.

Influencer 61

Influencer Software Leadership 61

Celoxis

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

It’s so important, in fact, that it’s considered a critical capability that enterprises should prioritize when evaluating a new project and portfolio management (PPM) software. According to Gartner research, collaboration software is growing in popularity among enterprise businesses. But what about small and midsize businesses (SMBs)?

Software 54

Software 54

Wrike

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

However, they’ll most likely reach successful outcomes with a thoughtful project management plan. What is a project management plan? Here are four steps to creating better plans for any project: 1. Put the Project Management Plan on Paper. This is why having a project scope management plan is vital.

Planning 54

Planning Risk Management Risk Closing 54

Celoxis

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Being a manager is about handling not just the work, but also people. An excellent people manager gets the best out of their team members. Being a first-time manager doesn't discount you from your own deliverables. This promotion is more than just about yourself now. And do it in the most effective way.

Leadership 65

Leadership Software 65

EarthPM

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Our latest blog post from Projects@Work is particularly interesting in that it goes over some recent (and fantastic!) We think you’ll like the connections we make to project management and sustainability. discoveries from the world of life science. It’s about connections. Have a look (and listen!).

Sustainability 28

Sustainability PMO PMI 28

ActiveCollab

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

I am a managing director at Imaginaire Digital, a full service agency in Nottingham that does web design and digital marketing. We have many ongoing project and there are a lot of moving parts and processes. I remember discovering Active Collab on some blog and thinking it had what I needed. Solutions we used in the past.

Process 28

Process 28

Project Management Hacks

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

If you’re working on a banking system that manages two million daily transactions, then incremental gains are valuable. What if your project objective is to create a brand new product? 5 Questions To Ask When You Start A Project. Starting a project on the right note is critical. Why are we doing this project now?

Underperforming Technical Team 41

Underperforming Technical Team Consulting Energy Risk Management 41