April, 2014

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Communication: The Essential Ingredient for Good Project Management

Fear No Project PM

'You might expect that, as a Technology guy, I would say that tools are the essential ingredient (And I have certainly written plenty about tools!). Or as a certified PMP, you might have guessed that I would say that processes and procedures are the essentials for managing projects and people. And those of you that […].

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5 Great Open Source Project Management Platforms

Guerrilla Project Management

Open-source has been gaining momentum for some time now. It seems that every year, more companies have been adopting open-source solutions to meet their business objectives. In fact, the results of the 2013 Future of Open Source Survey revealed that 62 percent of respondents believe that more than 50 percent of purchased software will be.

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Project Management Terms: A Quickstart Glossary for Newbies (Part 2)

Wrike

In our Quickstart Project Management Glossary for Newbies, Part 1 , we revealed the secrets behind Gantt charts, the Critical Path Method, and more. And now your boss has walked in with more confusing jargon to muddle your brain: “Can you double-check our resources to make sure this project isn’t in danger of scope creep?” Uh, what resources?

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Project Managers: Start Writing! Episode 36 with Jeff Goins

PM for the Masses

Hello all and welcome to this exciting episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast! This is a new chapter on my journey into becoming a writer. As some of you may know, I have been toying around with the idea of writing a book for a while now. As it turns out, I […]. The post Project Managers: Start Writing! Episode 36 with Jeff Goins appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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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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How do you celebrate birthdays? (celebrating team milestones)

Fear No Project PM

'OK- so I’ll admit that it’s my birthday. And acknowledging it made me think about milestones in general, and more specifically, for a project team. Birthdays are a great milestone that can—and should-be celebrated. Do you celebrate milestones for your team members? I wish I could say we do a great job; we at least […].

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Project Management Terms: A Quickstart Glossary for Newbies (Part 1)

Wrike

Your boss just walked into your office and said: “We’ve overstretched our resources. I need you to check the Gantt chart and tell me if there is any free float for this task so we don’t delay our critical path.” Wait, what was that? Gantt chart? Critical path? Maybe I’m just not ready for this… Whether you’re an accidental project manager, or you’re are just starting your professional journey into the PM space, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by

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Managing Work, Family, and Your Passion with Patrick Snow: Episode 34

PM for the Masses

Are you ready to be energized? After last week’s episode in which I talked about being in a funk, today I bring the energizing Patrick Snow to talk about managing work, family, and doing work that we love. Be ready to take notes and be inspired! Click the “play” button on top of this post […]. The post Managing Work, Family, and Your Passion with Patrick Snow: Episode 34 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Using The Web To Build Your Reputation: Episode 35

PM for the Masses

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 35 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Today I bring you some of the message I shared last Friday at the PMI Southwestern Ontario Chapter symposium, on using the internet to help build your image, reputation, and career. I also bring you some of my thoughts after this […]. The post Using The Web To Build Your Reputation: Episode 35 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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A Blueprint for Publishing Your Own Book: Episode 37

PM for the Masses

Last week we talked about writing. It was a great chat with Mr. Jeff Goins and we talked about the human touch, the philosophy of writing, creating the habit of writing, and how writing is still powerful in this age of new media. Today we talk business. My guests and I always talk about […]. The post A Blueprint for Publishing Your Own Book: Episode 37 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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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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4 Lessons Hockey Has Taught Me About Project Management

Wrike

Here are some of the key lessons hockey has taught me about project management: 1. Hire Flexible Players. In hockey you have six players on the ice and three main positions: Forward, Defense, and Goalie. The goalie is the only one that should truly be a “specialist,” which means the other five players need to have some flexibility. If roles are too defined, teammates won’t be as prepared to help out in a pinch.

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