September, 2014

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Why You Should Use Neuroscience to Master Change Management

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Managing a project for the first time can be overwhelming. First, there’s the technical side to learn: project management methods and tools, organizational techniques, etc. Then, there’s the really important part: the people side of things. Most project managers and team leaders learn the hard way that appropriately managing people and change is the key to a smooth and sustainable execution.

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The Challenges of International Projects

Stepping Into Project Management

This is a guest post by Elizabeth Harrin. The world of business is continually shrinking: we work in an environment with real-time audio visual communication with colleagues on the other side of the world and online translation tools. Even small companies can operate internationally with outsourcing agreements and partners overseas, which means that project managers in organisations of any size face the challenges of managing international projects.

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My PMI Australia Conference Presentation re Transforming to Agile

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I had the pleasure of presenting at the Australia PMI Conference in Melbourne yesterday.

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Project Management for You: Carl Pritchard

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Risk Management expert and Project Management authority Carl Pritchard chats with me on the meaning of Project Management and the best ways to get started. The post Project Management for You: Carl Pritchard appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Risk Management expert and Project Management authority Carl Pritchard chats with me on the meaning of Project Management and the best ways to get started.

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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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5 Lessons in Software Project Management from HBO’s Silicon Valley

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Are you a fan of Silicon Valley ? Turns out, HBO’s latest hit is good for more than an entertaining half hour. It’s also full of good advice for launching a startup in general and software development projects in particular. (If you’ve never seen the show, here’s a brief synopsis: programmer Richard works at tech giant Hooli by day, and on his side project — a music streaming app called Pied Piper — by night.

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Cesar Abeid On Project Management and What It Can Do For You

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The following interview was conducted by Clark Buckner from TechnologyAdvice.com (they provide top business software comparisons on project management platforms, marketing automation solutions, cloud backup and storage, and much more). Make sure to check out their Tech Conference Calendar for tech-related events. Cesar Abeid is a fellow Podcast Movement alumnus and the host of PM […].

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Epic Project Management: The Panama Canal

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On today's episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast we talk about the history and current expansion project of the Panama Canal. The post Epic Project Management: The Panama Canal appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. On today's episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast we talk about the history and current expansion project of the Panama Canal.

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Project Management for You: Susanne Madsen

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On this episode of the Project Management for you Podcast series I talk with project management expert Susanne Madsen on the basics of project management. The post Project Management for You: Susanne Madsen appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. On this episode of the Project Management for you Podcast series I talk with project management expert Susanne Madsen on the basics of project management.

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Project Management for You: Andy Kaufman

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On this episode of the Project Management for you Podcast series I talk with project management expert Andy Kaufman on the basics of project management. The post Project Management for You: Andy Kaufman appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. On this episode of the Project Management for you Podcast series I talk with project management expert Andy Kaufman on the basics of project management.

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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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Project Management for You: Introduction

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In this podcast episode I introduce the Project Management for You series. The post Project Management for You: Introduction appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. In this podcast episode I introduce the Project Management for You series.

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Project Management for You and the Kickstarter Campaign

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Today I update you on the upcoming Project Management for You podcast series and the Kickstarter campaign that will help me fund my book of the same title. The post Project Management for You and the Kickstarter Campaign appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Today I update you on the upcoming Project Management for You podcast series and the Kickstarter campaign that will help me fund my book of the same title.

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Friday- Top 3

Stepping Into Project Management

Here are 3 articles that are sure to make you a better professional: Why networking is of importance 23 daily habits that will make you smarter How you can become so good that you can’t be ignored What inspires you and keeps you going?

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What’s Next for Project Management: Shawn Dickerson from AtTask

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Today I talk with Shawn Dickerson from AtTask on the current trends in Project Management. Check it out! The post What’s Next for Project Management: Shawn Dickerson from AtTask appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Today I talk with Shawn Dickerson from AtTask on the current trends in Project Management. Check it out!

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

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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Introducing Project Rio

Stepping Into Project Management

Introducing Rio, my latest project and clearly the reason I have been offline or a while now. He has happily taken over in the last 20 days my entire calendar and finding time for myself has been nothing but luxury. Thank you for being so patient with me for a while now.

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Enjoy your week

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The Ultimate Guide to Project Management

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If you’re learning about project management for the first time and you’ve come across our Wrike blog, you’ll realize we’ve written quite a lot of articles on project management, methodologies, and leadership strategies over the years. We collected the best of the best into one ultimate guide to help you understand and learn all about project management.