Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them. Effective project management involves monitoring progress closely and adjusting as needed to ensure the project meets its objectives.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. and Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. Stepping into 2024, we believe that the project management trends will reflect a notable shift from traditional methodologies towards more dynamic, business-focused, and people-centric approaches.

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GoSkills

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These key AI applications and strategies lead to better productivity and project outcomes.

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Online PM Courses

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In this article, we look at the relative merits of Top-down and Bottom-up. Let’s start by understanding what I mean by those terms. The post Top-down and Bottom-up in Project Management: Which is Better? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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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.

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Musings on Project Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Are you "in the groove", making good time and product, or are you in a rut? How to tell?

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The Strategic Project Manager

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This post looks at the mental models of the late renowned investor, Charlie Munger. It describes those mental models using Charlie’s ‘checklist’, where his values intersected with his action steps. Finally, the post applies these same steps to strategy and project management, identifying similarities and differences, all to stimulate thinking as a strategic project manager.

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Management Yogi

DECEMBER 9, 2023

While preparing for Project Management Institute (PMI) related exams, it’s highly important to know how the scoring happens and what basis the scoring happens. It’s equally crucial to know when and why you will be considered to pass or fail the exam. PMI provides a number of certification exams.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 10, 2023

You’ve probably heard it countless times. “Robots will take our jobs!” “AI will make me irrelevant!” If you’re in a job where your functions are repetitious, that function can be automated. Yeah, there’s cause for worry there. AI will impact every industry and influence jobs for years to come. Project Management is one of those areas I’m excited to have AI make a greater impact.

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Project Smart

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The chaos this time of the year can overwhelm some team members, hindering the company's progress. So, strategising an action plan ahead of time, from start to finish, will not only streamline the process and ensure you hit your annual goals but also ensure it gets done without last-moment mishaps.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In construction, there are many hats or hard hats as the case may be. That’s because making a building or a structure is complicated and goes through many phases. It has to be designed by an architect and planned by a general contractor. Then, subcontractors build it and vendors are responsible for the resources. One of the most important, but less heralded positions is that of the construction superintendent.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Before we talk about the comparison and contrast between Scrum Master and Agile Leader, people often compare and contrast Scrum Master and Agile Coach, and they often ask me, what’s the difference? The oversimplified answer is $200 per day because a scrum master should be working at an organizational level. The oversimplification comes from assuming that people have to do scrum.

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NimbleWork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

A retrospective meeting, often associated with agile methodologies like scrum and kanban , is a crucial opportunity for a team to reflect on their recent work and identify areas for improvement. Retrospectives should ideally be done at a regular cadence. However, what happens if your team does not find them engaging or useful. What if there is little interest in doing them?

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PM Times

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Finding it difficult to mitigate skill shortages in your professional service firms? Are you constantly struggling with frequent hiring/firing cycles? Is a pertinent mismatch of skills affecting most of your projects? If yes, then it’s high time for your organization to create an efficient resource capacity planning framework. It is key to bridging these […] The post 5 Powerful Benefits of Capacity Planning in Professional Services Organizations appeared first on Project Management A

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Check out our list of the best Procure alternatives of 2024 and find the right construction project management software for you.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. From regularly achieving Sprint Goals, delivering value to customers, and building stakeholder rapport easily, discover the traits that set apart successful Scrum Masters. Moreover, we also shed light on the pitfalls to avoid if you want to keep the respect of your teammates and probably your job. ?

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

At present, the construction industry is undergoing a substantial transformation. Innovations, economic uncertainty, construction workforce shortages, and other factors have forced building companies to change the way they work and deliver their projects. Read further to learn what construction trends are going to shape the industry in 2024, and how it’s expected to address current challenges and ensure sustainable growth.

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Source Imagine e-commerce as a performing orchestra, logistics is its conductor. The logistics industry is the train that connects trade and development globally. Without it, businesses, consumers and nations will stop moving and the world’s economy will plunge into almost total darkness. To understand the size of the logistics industry, here’s this statistic – the global logistics market size accounted for USD 7.98 trillion in 2022 and it is expected to be worth around USD 18.23 trillion

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The project budget is developed during the planning phase of a project. It’s a document that captures the total costs required to complete a project over a specified timeframe. The more accurate your forecast for project costs, the more likely you’ll be able to deliver a successful project and make a profit. To help you get started, we have 7 free budget templates that you can download right now. 7 Budgeting Templates for Business and Project Budgeting Below are seven budget templates that

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Immersive learning is more than a buzzword in the landscape of modern education and professional development. It represents a significant shift from traditional learning paradigms, particularly in fields like project management and Scrum. My experience in conducting and participating in such sessions has highlighted a few critical aspects worth exploring.

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Green Project Management

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I just read an interesting article by the Guardian’s author George Monbiot titled: “Cop28 is a farce rigged to fail, but there are other ways we can try to save the planet.” In his piece, George Monbiot critiques the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), suggesting that the structure of such summits is inherently flawed. […] The post A Response to the Barrage of Frustration Aimed at COP28 appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 11, 2023

1 – Introduction The competitive landscape of eCommerce continues to evolve. To be successful in the industry, you may need the assistance of a chief marketing officer (CMO). A CMO is uniquely qualified to create and execute a customized marketing strategy for your business to generate revenue and scale as growth occurs. Let’s look at what a CMO can do for eCommerce businesses and how they do it.

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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.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As Agile becomes more mainstream and commoditized, breaking into the industry is harder. Companies value certifications differently, and expectations are all over the place. Even when you find a job that looks promising, finding a way to stand out and differentiate yourself is more challenging than it was 10 years ago. In this episode of SoundNotes, Dave sits down with Aimee McLean, who we recently hired, to discuss how they see the Agile job market and advise you on how to get started with a ca

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a professional in the field of Agile and Scrum, I often encounter organizations striving to enhance their team's abilities, particularly in roles such as Scrum Masters. The challenge lies in imparting knowledge and ensuring its practical application and retention. This is where the concept of immersive learning comes into play. Immersive learning goes beyond traditional training methods by engaging participants in real-life scenarios and practical applications.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Release 43 | December 13, 2023 Reports have landed, and now the exciting part begins! Table Reports are the foundation of the advanced reporting suite with more to come throughout 2024. Create and download reports Customize settings, columns and filters in a Table Report to examine work, schedule metrics and properties by Package, Project, Sub-Folder, Task or Assignment.

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the realm of physical security, access control systems play a pivotal role. As businesses and organizations grapple with the challenges of safeguarding their premises, the importance of effective access control becomes ever more apparent. This is where companies like Genetec, a leader in security solutions, come into the picture, offering state-of-the-art access control systems that are reliable and integrate seamlessly with other security technologies.

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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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