The IIL Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
By Alan Zucker August 2, 2023 Software projects have two measures of success. First, building and implementing working software. Second, having people use and adopt it. Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. But the project’s real success rests on user adoption. Once, I led a large project. The application was delivered on time, on-budget, and with the documented scope.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 29, 2023
Once the weather starts to change and temperatures start to heat up, project managers from all industries start to have something in common: it’s hard to stay motivated on your project when you’d rather be outside! I’d like to share some summer productivity tips to help you out. I am not an ‘outside’ person. But I still find it difficult to stay focused on project board minutes or tracking risks when it’s nice out.
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Project Accelerator News
JULY 31, 2023
Conflicts are an all-too-common occurrence in the workplace. These are the situations where the needs, interests, values or goals of the stakeholders in the project interfere with each other. A project manager needs to see these conflicts as opportunities for growth and ways in which they might be able to move a project forward to a successful conclusion.
PM Times
AUGUST 1, 2023
If you are experiencing unproductive disagreements, dissatisfied stakeholders, finger pointing, and misunderstood roles and responsibilities, look to your engagement management (EM) process. All projects are engagements among project managers, performers, clients, sponsors, functional managers, and “customer care” people in sales and support roles.
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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.
PM for the Masses
AUGUST 1, 2023
In today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'. We'll explore the integration of project management principles in parenting and how it promotes harmony and efficiency within the family. Don't miss out! The post Project Management for Parents appeared first on PM for the Masses. In today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Velociteach
AUGUST 3, 2023
Software projects have two measures of success. First, building and implementing working software. Second, having people use and adopt it. Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. But the project’s real success rests on user adoption. Once, I led a large project. The application was delivered on-time, on-budget, and with the documented scope.
Admation
AUGUST 2, 2023
In an increasingly digital world, where technology has revolutionized the way businesses operate, it might come as a surprise that a significant number of creative teams and marketers continue to rely on spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets to manage their projects, tasks, and resources. Spreadsheets have been a staple in offices for decades, offering a simple and familiar way to organize data.
Leading Agile
AUGUST 2, 2023
When people say they have a culture problem that’s preventing them from sustaining change in an Agile Transformation, what they’re really saying is that they have a cognitive dissonance problem. You have an inability to help people see how Agile is going to improve the organization. Blaming people and telling them they’re being resistant to change isn’t going to close the gap and make that cognitive dissonance go away.
Green Project Management
JULY 30, 2023
As project managers, it’s essential to understand the broader context of our projects—including the environment and its associated ecosystems. You may have heard of planetary boundaries, nine specific thresholds that must not be crossed for humanity to continue on a safe trajectory. Of those nine boundaries, biodiversity regeneration is one of the most critical.
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
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 2, 2023
It’s hard to imagine working without computers. That technology touches every sector of the business world. Information technology (IT) is what keeps the modern world running, which is why IT management is so crucial to business. For too many, IT is a mystery and IT management isn’t even in their vocabulary. We’ll explain these two terms, explore the various aspects of IT management and why it’s so important to businesses.
Scrum.org
JULY 31, 2023
TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy As the editing process of the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide is nearing its end, it is time to take the next step. The brand new Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide offers 180-plus anti-patterns organized by roles, events, artifacts, and commitments. However, the Guide does not create a meta-level or abstract Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 1, 2023
It's not unusual. You're asked to estimate your work, and really: you just don't know.It comes up a lot in the AGILE space, where many hold that "estimate" and "agile" don't belong in the same sentence, let alone the same project. We're supposed to accept "emergence" at whatever cost. That doesn't bode well in the enterprise context. Those guys in the C-suite want something more bounded.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
By Deepak Bansal August 2, 2023 A survey conducted by the Global Leadership Forecast, one of the most expansive leadership projects in the world, found that strategic thinking is a highly sought-after skill in leaders. It ranked among the top three critical leadership competencies including inspiring commitment and leading change. What does strategic thinking even mean?
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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.
Proofhub
AUGUST 1, 2023
Are you eager to boost your business’s conversion rates, foster unwavering customer loyalty, and skyrocket your profitability? The secret to achieving these goals lies in optimizing your B2B customer journey map. By carefully examining every step of your customers’ experience and fine-tuning those crucial touchpoints, you have the power to create a flawlessly smooth journey that will leave a lasting impression.
Scrum.org
JULY 30, 2023
The post-COVID business landscape is pushing companies to strategically position themselves and seek new opportunities. Now, they must discover innovative ways to deliver enhanced value to customers while differentiating themselves from competitors. That means taking calculated risks that can lead to either success or failure. Meeting the Moment While companies may have been in similar situations in the past, what sets the present apart?
Planio
AUGUST 1, 2023
If you asked your team to explain your company’s overall strategy, how many of them would get it right? According to a study from the Project Management Institute (PMI), for most companies, the answer would be somewhere around one in three. Having a product strategy often isn’t the issue. Instead, many teams struggle with communicating that strategy to their team and embedding it in the tactics they use on a daily basis.
TechEmpower - Project Management
JULY 31, 2023
When talking to startup founders or other innovators, we always ask questions to better understand their business as a core. What does the business do? How does it meet customers’ needs? And most importantly, how does it make money? One way to approach that last question is to use this simple model: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) How will your business reach prospects?
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Proofhub
AUGUST 1, 2023
Remote Working Remote workers need proper tools for their daily work to avoid data leaks or data theft. According to McKinsey, in 2022, 35% of jobholders could work remotely. Therefore, remote work is not going anywhere, but the new trend on the block is hybrid work. This means employees visit. They work remotely on specific days. Replicating the same workplace atmosphere can be challenging.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Master is a teacher, coach, impediment remover, change agent, mentor, and facilitator. They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner. It’s a lot to manage and a lot to balance. How do you uphold Scrum without becoming a Scrum dictator?
Velociteach
JULY 31, 2023
The podcast by project managers for project managers. If we can identify the reasons why people say no, we can be more effective in getting them to follow our requests. Patrick Veroneau introduces an acronym called GREAT to understand the resistance we may be facing from our team. An offshoot of effective leadership is being able to inspire other people to say yes to our requests.
Productivity Land
AUGUST 3, 2023
In a world dominated by digital information, there remains a critical need for large-scale document output. Organizations often require high-volume printing for various purposes, such as mass document distribution, marketing materials, or administrative paperwork. In such scenarios, print PDF software emerges as an indispensable tool for boosting efficiency and streamlining the printing process.
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This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.
Admation
JULY 31, 2023
In today's highly competitive business landscape, maintaining a consistent brand identity is crucial for establishing a strong market presence and connecting with customers. However, with the increasing volume of digital assets and marketing materials, it becomes challenging to ensure brand consistency across various channels.
Scrum.org
JULY 31, 2023
In the realm of Agile software development, the Scrum framework has emerged as the most popular framework. According to the 16th annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai, 87% of Agile teams use Scrum. At the heart of Scrum is a unique and indispensable accountability: the Scrum Master. This enigmatic figure may not possess the traditional authority associated with managers, nor do they hold executive powers.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
By Judith W. Umlas August 2, 2023 I was chatting with Kelly Westin SHRM-CP after she attended the “Grateful Leadership for HR Professionals” session led by my “protégé” Chaplain (Colonel) Primitivo Davis at the SHRM 2023 Conference, when a “back attack” made me have to bow out. She thought he was awesome, and the session was very meaningful to her – so much so that we’re now discussing the next steps in her “Grateful Journey.” But in
Teamweek
AUGUST 3, 2023
In talent acquisition, understanding the different types of recruiters is crucial. Whether you’re considering an in-house recruiter or an external recruitment agency, each brings unique strengths to your hiring process. As an employer, selecting the right type of recruiter can significantly impact your ability to attract top talent. In this article, we’ll explore the various types of recruiters available, providing you with the insights needed to choose the most effective recruitment
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management
70% of most digital transformation projects fail. Learn how you can quickly improve that success rate. To be successful, digital transformation involves the strategic application of digitalization to improve a business’ entire system of production, procurement, sales, operations, human resources, and financial management. In short, to basically transform the way a company makes money and delivers value to customers.
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