Celoxis
AUGUST 24, 2023
On August 23, 2023, as the clock struck 18:04 hours, a new chapter in space exploration was written. India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully performed a soft landing on the moon’s south pole, marking a significant milestone not just for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) but for the entire world of space science.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2023
There are no guarantees that starting a project will ensure that it’s delivered successfully. There are many ways a project can fail. To avoid failure, it’s important to understand failure and know the signs that your project is in danger. What Is Project Failure? Project failure can be delivering a project after its deadline, over its budget or not meeting its quality expectations.
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The IIL Blog
AUGUST 23, 2023
By Veronica Thraen August 23, 2023 The two questions I am asked most frequently as a project manager (PM) are: “How did you get into project management?”, and “What do you like about it?” The answer to the first question is straightforward. I had no idea what a project manager did, but a hiring manager recognized that I had the appropriate “ power skills ” (also referred to as soft skills) to succeed in project management.
TechEmpower - Project Management
AUGUST 21, 2023
Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear.
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Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 19, 2023
If you follow this blog you've read several references to the project balance sheet. So, is this about accounting? Yes, and no: Yes, it's about a double entry tool to keep track of "mine" and "yours", but no, it's not the accountant's tool used in your father's accounting office. Take a look at this figure: What have we got here?
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Kiron Bondale
AUGUST 20, 2023
Whether it is in one of LinkedIn’s project management discussion groups or in PMI’s Projectmanagement.com community, one of the more frequent requests made by members is for mentoring. Sometimes the mentee has done a good job of articulating their needs which will increase their odds of finding a suitable mentor but this is the exception, not the rule.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2023
What Is Risk Culture? Risk culture is simply an organization’s employee’s awareness, attitudes and behaviors towards risk and how they’ll manage it. An organization that has a risk culture simply means they’re prepared for identifying, managing and mitigating risks as issues arise in their work. Having a risk management plan won’t reduce risk, but can reduce its negative impact on an organization.
PM Times
AUGUST 23, 2023
We all know that projects are considered successful only when they are completed within the boundaries of scope, time, cost and quality. Bad project management is detrimental and can be very difficult to deal with – for especially large projects that involve a lot of money. A small percentage of several projects undertaken across the […] The post Best of PMTimes: Does People Behavior Impact Projects?
Celoxis
AUGUST 22, 2023
In today’s digital age, the quest for the right project management tool can often mirror the challenges of modern dating. With a plethora of options available, each boasting its unique features and strengths, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Just as in the world of dating apps, where first impressions and compatibility play a crucial role, the world of PPM software is no different.
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
Scrum.org
AUGUST 25, 2023
With the Scrum Team Survey , teams can diagnose themselves with a scientifically validated approach, inspect the results together, and improve with evidence-based feedback. Every team member can complete the survey anonymously. The aggregated results are shown in one team report. This post isn’t intended as a promotion, our survey is one example of a diagnosis tool.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2023
What qualifications do you need to land a project management job? It depends on what’s required by your potential employer. What Are Project Management Qualifications? Being qualified for a position as a project manager means you have the skills, experience and temperament for the job. Therefore, qualifications in this context can have a variety of meanings, depending on the organization and the position they’re looking to fill.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 23, 2023
By Cynthia Snyder Dionisio August 23, 2023 Blended Remote/In-Person Teams More than ever, project managers are leading blended remote and in-person teams. According to WFH Research, of the overall workforce, 13% of employees work from home full-time, and another 28% work from home part-time. By 2025, the percentage of people working from home full-time is expected to climb to 22%.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 22, 2023
Your data analyst comes to you with tales of the tails:Yikes! Our tails are fat!Wow! Our tails are thin.What's that about?If you're into big words, it's about the "kurtosis" of the data, a measure of the distribution of data around the mean or average of a bell-like distribution of probabilities.
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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.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 22, 2023
First of all, what is meant by release planning? ( An old-fashioned term, but we’re still stuck with it). What is “release planning”? What people mean by “release planning” is trying to forecast when we will deliver certain things when certain releases might happen, and we might not know for sure what’s on those releases. In Scrum, the product owner will decide when the releases are but might not know for sure what will be on those releases.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 23, 2023
Do you know what can be scary? Project risk. Just the word risk can evoke the same kind of primal, fight-or-flight fear in project managers. But risk shouldn’t be feared, it’s just another part of the project to manage. All projects have some element of risk while other projects are inherently high-risk. (We’re talking about the former here.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 23, 2023
By Brandon Fargis August 23, 2023 In today’s rapidly advancing digital world, the boundary delineating technology from our personal and professional lives seems increasingly porous. Yet, there’s a lingering question: Are the tools designed to simplify tasks and amplify our productivity subtly eroding our mental tranquility and creativity?
Teamweek
AUGUST 25, 2023
All projects are governed by basic constraints like scope, deadlines, and budget, which are part of a project baseline. Without a baseline, you don’t have a project. Instead, you end up with an endless odyssey that no one will enjoy – least of all you. To help you avoid this, we’ve created this guide with tips and best practices for how you can create a solid project baseline that sets your project up for success.
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Scrum.org
AUGUST 24, 2023
At the heart of Scrum lies the Retrospective, a crucial event where teams reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement. One often overlooked opportunity at the Retrospective is measuring employee satisfaction. This article highlights the significance of incorporating employee satisfaction measurement into Retrospectives and how it can contribute to team success. 1.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 23, 2023
When managing a project, there will inevitably be changes or other issues that impact the project. To prevent going off schedule or overspending, project managers are always balancing the project management triangle, which is made up of the three main project constraints. If you’re unaware of what a project management triangle is or even if you do know, we’ll define it and explain its importance in project management.
Binfire
AUGUST 24, 2023
As the tapestry of modern business continues to evolve, we find ourselves at the intersection of traditional practices and transformative technological innovations. One such groundbreaking force that stands at this juncture is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its implications are far-reaching and touch upon every conceivable sector and industry, from healthcare and finance to marketing and supply chains.
Ganttic
AUGUST 25, 2023
Whether you’re working in a small to medium business or hustling in a large enterprise, we’re all just trying to make the most of our limited time and resources. But even if we know what we should do to stay productive, it’s often difficult to keep up. Especially when the work continues to pile up. When to-do lists become impractical and spreadsheets inefficient, it may be time to seek out a better option.
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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.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 24, 2023
Remember that Scrum is founded on empirical process control, and that adaptation is the third pillar, following transparency and inspection. Each of the Scrum accountabilities participates in one or more adaptations. If you feel that something needs to be adapted to any aspect of your initiative, check who could best start taking action. ? Adaptation is making adjustments in order to minimise any deviations to acceptable limits related to agreed goals.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 23, 2023
Project management is a growing industry and one that offers great opportunities for people of all skills and experience. It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. Here’s what you can do to get a foothold in this exciting industry. How to Start a Project Management Career There are many entry points for those who are interested in a career in project management.
Online PM Courses
AUGUST 20, 2023
Project Management is a 'learning endeavor'. So, here are ten of the most valuable Project Management lessons I have learned over the years. The post Ten Surprising Project Management Lessons I’ve Learned over the Years appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
International Institute for Learning
AUGUST 22, 2023
The Importance of Change Transition within Business Management By Dr. Mark Reeson Abstract Change is a constant in business, and how a business manages change can have a big impact on its success. Proper transition planning and management can help a business navigate changes smoothly and minimize disruption. Effective change management is crucial for businesses: To adapt to new circumstances To improve efficiency To drive innovation To retain employees adapting to new circumstances About the Aut
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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