Wrike
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Many people see project management as a complicated tangle of work breakdown structures, spreadsheets, critical path timelines, risk assessments… There’s a reason they give out certifications for this stuff! But as David Allen astutely points out everyone is a project manager — especially on Thanksgiving Day. . What size turkey do you need? What if dinner’s ready, but the guests are late?
Jez Lister
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Building Project Management Capability and Maturity must be a priority for any organisation involved in delivering multiple projects and programmes. Having mature project management will have a direct impact on an organisations capability to consistently delivery successful projects and programmes. The alternative leads to projects going over budget and failing to deliver on promises made.
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Velociteach
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
I can almost guarantee that you’re either horrified by the idea of an online class, or you’re ready to jump on board. There is rarely an in between, mostly because people learn in different ways. Some thrive when they’re at a computer, while there are those that need a traditional classroom environment to be engaged. […] The post The Online PMP Prep Course Experience: Breaking the Myths appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
Stepping Into Project Management
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Moving into the Agile way of working is a life changing decision. Don’t move to Agile because everyone is - IT’s a trend and everyone is working the Agile way and so should you- is the wrong way to approach Agile. Sometimes even client requests and management interest force team members to move. Changing overnight is tough especially when you have been comfortable working a certain way.
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Function Point
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
If your ad agency produces video, you can probably already feel the bandwagon rattling as crowds pile onto it. Within the next 5 years, the pundits tell us, one-third of all online advertising spending will go towards online video production. As Jimm Fox points out, though, it’s not enough to have a video for its own sake. “Most companies today fail to tie strategic targets, and more important, accountability into the video production process,” he writes.
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Stepping Into Project Management
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Planning is not enough. I never had a problem planning things or writing to-do lists. I like getting things done. It makes me feel accomplished. That doesn't mean I never fail my new ears resolution, in fact I do a lot. So, this year instead of writing more lists I took the time to understand why I fail them and how to set a goal. My lists are random, it’s a mixture of personal and professional goals.
Wrike
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. The Death Star projects failed spectacularly. Learn from the Empire’s mistakes and keep your projects from falling to the Dark Side! Check out our new Star Wars-inspired infographic and avoid further destruction by sharing it with all your padawans. You can share this infographic with all your padawans by embedding it on your blog with this code: <a href=”[link] target=”_blank”><img src=”[link] alt=”10 Reasons
Wrike
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Let’s face it, the Project Manager role isn’t easy. PMs have to stay on top of a million tiny details, all while motivating a group of overworked people to deliver on a tough deadline. It’s a juggling act that has spawned many horror stories. We thought it might be enlightening to tell five true stories — without mentioning names of course — in the hopes that you never, ever repeat what these Project Managers from Hell did to their teams.
Function Point
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Case Study: Accurate Reporting = Better Project Management. COMPANY: Relevention Marketing Solutions INDUSTRY: Marketing Strategy & Creative SIZE: 26 Employees. Background On Relevention. Relevention is a full-service marketing agency that specializes in delivering results-based marketing strategies to growing businesses and non-profit organizations across Canada.
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
Function Point
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
If your ad agency produces video, you can probably already feel the bandwagon rattling as crowds pile onto it. Within the next 5 years, the pundits tell us, one-third of all online advertising spending will go towards online video production. As Jimm Fox points out, though, it’s not enough to have a video for its own sake. “Most companies today fail to tie strategic targets, and more important, accountability into the video production process,” he writes.
Function Point
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
When looking for a product management software you will want to keep a few things in mind. Below are a few factors to consider: The post What To Look For When Buying A Project Management Software appeared first on Function Point.
Stepping Into Project Management
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
While I join back work, am incredibly lucky to still have the time to blog- thanks to my amazing support system of friends and family. In the last 3 months from doing the obvious, I also have managed to read a couple of books and I think you should definitely give it a try- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Management 3.0 Workout by Jurgen Appelo Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (ongoing) Not entirely related to project management but hey we do need to make a lot of decisions at work
Stepping Into Project Management
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
The SIPM community platform is still running and if you notice, it doesn't have ads running all over and run on its own merits. It's meant to be a platform that helps connect newbies in project management with the experts. As far as I know it's one of a kind. It's FREE. Word spreads just by word of mouth and if you like it, let your friend know. Recently there's been too many of fake sign ups and I think it's wrong on the part of those who are doing it.
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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.
Jez Lister
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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