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Tom Peters and Soft Skills

Zen Project Management

I recently had the opportunity to hear Tom Peters speak and I have to say that even at the age of 71, he still has a lot of energy and passion. He began the talk with his experience coming out of college with an engineering degree. He found the math and science classes did little to prepare him for the real world, the people part of the equation, or the “all important last 99%” of being successful.

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Lessons Learned from Project Failure at Denver International Airport: Why Checking Bags is Still a Pain

Wrike

We regularly review major projects to extract valuable lessons and pass on the knowledge so that everyone can benefit. One failed project we recently took an interest in is Denver International Airport’s luggage handling system. I was compelled to study this project because checking bags at the airport is still one of my biggest fears. My eye twitches just thinking about it.

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Alphabet Soup: PMP, ACP, CAPM, Oh my!

Velociteach

PMP, ACP, CAPM…the list of certification acronyms can go on for a scary long time! With some help from pmi.org, I’m here the set the record straight. So sit back and if you’re an overachiever, make some flash cards (sorry I don’t have any actual alphabet soup to offer)! PMP, ACP, CAPM, Oh my! PMP®: […] The post Alphabet Soup: PMP, ACP, CAPM, Oh my!

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5 Project Management Warnings from The Shining

Wrike

With the arrival of another Halloween, I find it refreshing to re-watch one of the most revered classics in horror and suspense films, Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 movie, The Shining. The film is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same title, but deviated so much from the book that the author reportedly hated Kubrick’s final product. Nevertheless, the movie gave us some of the most iconic horror images in all of cinema: the ghost twins at the end of the haunted hall, the child mut

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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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Automations to Increase Project Management Productivity

Wrike

When it comes to project management, productivity tools can be a lifesaver for your sanity and your bottom line. Platforms like Zapier allow you to automate a wide range of tasks by connecting one application to another and indicating what operation must be accomplished. These automations are called “ zaps ,” and are composed of a trigger and a corresponding action.