October, 2013

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Whodat? PMI Global Congress NOLA

Velociteach

I’m back from New Orleans (NOLA) and the PMI Global Congress 2013 – North America. Let me share the highlights…my opinions…the best-of-the-best from Global: Best keynote: Mark Sanborn author of Fred Factor and his recent book: You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader. Mark’s challenge to me: ‘Who or What is better because […] The post Whodat?

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PMI-ACP Exam Lessons Learned - Do NOT Underestimate it!

Deep Fried Brain

PMI-ACP Lessons Learned: I'm pleased to inform you that I PASSED the PMI-ACP exam yesterday (Oct 28, 2013), couple weeks earlier than my original estimate. Passing any exam is a matter of.

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Applying WCM to the Software Industry

Sudipta Lahiri

I recently spoke at Symbiosis University on how WCM (World Class Manufacturing) thinking is being applied to the software industry. World Class Manufacturing [WCM] is the collective term for the most effective methodologies and techniques to realize the objectives of: A) Products of consistent high quality B) Delivery on Time of the desired quantity and C) Product at the lowest cost.

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How to Be a Happy Project Manager – Part 3

Guerrilla Project Management

Never let victimhood define your relationship with your sponsor. Understand that you are an expert in project management and the sponsor needs you to help him/her deliver his project successfully. Notice I say “his project” That’s an important fact to remember. The organization has entrusted him with an important investment when it assigned to sponsor.

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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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014 Productivity Beyond the To-Do List with Erik Fisher

PM for the Masses

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! On today’s episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast, I speak with Erik Fisher, host of the Beyond the To-Do List Podcast, and author of the book Beyond the To-Do List: Goals. As project managers, I believe we cannot give what we don’t have. I think it is absolutely important […]. The post 014 Productivity Beyond the To-Do List with Erik Fisher appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) Exam Study Material [Updated for 2015]

Deep Fried Brain

Updated for PMI-ACP Exam 2015: I wrote this blog post in Oct 2013 when I was preparing for the PMI-ACP exam. As I was going through process, I was collecting and documenting the list of study.

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016 The Secrets for Getting Promoted as a Project Manager

PM for the Masses

Hello everyone once again and welcome to the PM for the Masses Podcast, the Podcast about project management and project managers. So stow your tray tables, put your seats in the upright position and get ready once again to be entertained, educated, and inspired. Today I have the classy Farnoosh Brock and we will discuss […]. The post 016 The Secrets for Getting Promoted as a Project Manager appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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015 Project Managers: Be Excellent!

PM for the Masses

It’s a new week and I bring you episode 15 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. It’s great to have you as part of this thriving community. If you haven’t been to our Google+ community, you’re missing out! Today I bring you the multitalented Frank Saladis, PMP. We will talk about his career, International […]. The post 015 Project Managers: Be Excellent!

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013 Who the heck is Cesar Abeid? My first solo episode!

PM for the Masses

Hello all and welcome once again to the Project Management Podcast. This is episode 13, and for the first time ever, I am doing an episode solo! That’s right. I’m the host and the guest. On today’s show I share my struggles with stepping up and taking charge of my own project. I explain the […]. The post 013 Who the heck is Cesar Abeid?

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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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Webinar: Start your Project Management Blog The Right Way

PM for the Masses

On this first PM for the Masses webinar, my friend Dustin Hartzler from YourWebsiteEngineer.com and I take you by the hand and show you step by step how to: Get reliable, affordable hosting for your website/blog Install WordPress in your hosting account Get your website/blog started the right way by implementing the 10 things you should […]. The post Webinar: Start your Project Management Blog The Right Way appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Government is Open. Bears, Lions, Tigers in Harmony.

Velociteach

Nice to have a boring start to the workweek…isn’t it?! This is the first Monday back to “normal” after the epic battle between Democrats and Republicans. The government shutdown is over. No more furlough. Many people were happy to sit in rush-hour traffic, return to familiar office space, and Work-for-the-Man today. It’s about time! A […] The post Government is Open.