Zen Project Management
AUGUST 9, 2014
A number of themes surfaced during Agile2014. One of the big themes was scaling agile. There were a number of presentations on the SAFe model , Discipled Agile (DAD) and the new framework by Jeff Sutherland. There was also a lot of discussion on how Spotify scaled agile (be sure to download the paper). I appreciated the opportunity to hear about DAD from the creators, Scott Ambler and Mark Lines.
Velociteach
AUGUST 19, 2014
Big Idea: test and judge the resourcefulness of your leaders. I’ll start with a story. Bill H. skied once, enjoyed it, and thought he’d like to get better at the sport. So, the young man expressed his interest to his father. Shortly after the conversation, Bill’s father presented him with train tickets and a hotel reservation. Bill […] The post Real Leaders Figure It Out!
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quantmleap
AUGUST 6, 2014
I n case you’re in Melbourne early September and happen to attend the Australian PMI Conference don’t forget to look me up. I will be presenting a session on “Transform yourself from traditional to Agile project manager” Here’s my submitted abstract: For many ‘traditional’ project managers the encounter with agile and agility is a confrontational one.
Fear No Project PM
AUGUST 3, 2014
'While I have a lot of readers who are in Europe – thank you for reading! – I know that many of my readers are here in the USA and always looking for a good reason to get out of the country. I also know that some of you are members of the International Project Management […].
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Wrike
AUGUST 12, 2014
This is the second in a two-part series for our Ultimate Guide to Project Risk. Read Part 1 first: Assessing Risk then return here to continue. Once you’ve completed your risk assessment, you’re ready to create your risk management response plan (using appropriate risk management tools). Note that risk management isn’t something you check off your project to-do list; it’s an ongoing process.
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Zen Project Management
AUGUST 1, 2014
Three of my favorite presentations at Agile2014 were on soft skills; Diana Larsen’s Best Job Ever , Lyssa Adkin’s Facilitating Intense Conversations , and Jean Tabaka/Em Campbell-Pretty’s Creating Agile Tribes Diana Larsen was the keynote presenter on Wednesday. After a bit of dancing, she got to the presentation. She had three main points Do Work you Love to Do Work With Purpose Take Care of you Tribe The message was that we don’t have to do a job we hate.
Velociteach
AUGUST 6, 2014
With proper studying, determination, and commitment…you can pass the PMP exam! In some cases though, you’ll have the studying, determination, and commitment and still fail. That’s simply the nature of test-taking, especially for an infamously difficult exam. Worst case scenario, you fail. Of course, this is going to be disheartening. Let yourself be upset—that’s okay. […] The post What Happens if I Don’t Pass the PMP Exam?
quantmleap
AUGUST 4, 2014
I come across many people that call themselves ‘coaches’ I come across ‘coaches’ that certainly ‘talk the talk’ but have no real experience to back that up. And here’s my dilemma: Should I take such coaches seriously? Can one become a coach by knowing the domain (as opposed to ‘doing’ in the domain)?
PM for the Masses
AUGUST 3, 2014
Hello all! Last week I spoke with Ky Nichol, project manager of the Olympic Games and the World Cup. It was a great conversation, and it got me thinking: Brazil and the rest of Latin America has seen a lot of major projects taking place in the last few years. So I decided to tackle […]. The post Managing Large Projects in Latin America: Episode 46 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.
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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
Wrike
AUGUST 6, 2014
We are living in a world of entrepreneurs. Chances are you know one (at least), or you have your own ideas waiting to come to fruition. But ideas are expensive in reality. The question is, how can you get the most bang for your buck? How can CEOs and managers save money while chasing their dreams and accomplishing their goals? Enter Lean project management.
Troubled and Failing Project
AUGUST 1, 2014
The subpoena shows up at the front desk and the call comes to you to pick it up. That nauseating feeling in your gut is the prelude to a long day… no… a long year. The lawyers want every contract and statement of work , each change order, log, email, document, physical mail, specification, test document, picture, drawing, scratch note, etc. that ever existed on your project.
Wrike
AUGUST 28, 2014
Choosing the right project management tool for your small business can be a daunting endeavor, especially if it’s your first time venturing into project management territory. Which features are must-haves for small business teams? What exactly should you be looking for in a PM tool? Take a page out of someone else’s book. Software Advice asked hundreds of small business owners which features they found most important in a project management tool.
PM for the Masses
AUGUST 24, 2014
On today's episode I speak with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple. How can we be productive and stay sane? The post Holistic Productivity with Tim Stringer (@timstringer): Episode 48 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. On today's episode I speak with Tim Stringer of Technically Simple. How can we be productive and stay sane?
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PM for the Masses
AUGUST 31, 2014
Today we look at how a movie project is managed. You will be surprised at how much it is similar to a more traditional project. Check it out! The post Project Management and the Movies: Episode 49 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Today we look at how a movie project is managed. You will be surprised at how much it is similar to a more traditional project.
PM for the Masses
AUGUST 10, 2014
Sustainability is such a buzzword today. Yet, I don’t think we think much about it when talking about projects – unless the project happens to be related to environmental, sustainability, green energy, or other related topic. But even then, while the project might be “green,” what is the color of its management? Today we talk […].
Wrike
AUGUST 1, 2014
Wrike is a project planning software that combines reminders, collaboration, and task planning. Compared to traditional methods for managing events, Wrike can prove to be a much better solution. In this post, I will focus on how you can use Wrike to (1) manage all the cogs that keep an event running smoothly and (2) enable communication between your vendors and team members.
Wrike
AUGUST 14, 2014
With modern business riding the wave of the fast, the swift, the convenient, allowing for faster execution and more efficient processes, it comes as no surprise that online services — what we know as cloud services — are all the rage. But time and time again, customers have asked us questions about the difference between cloud-based storage and cloud project management software.
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