Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 29, 2016
Mike Cohn on estimating (from his email blasts): "Because I've written a book on estimating, people seem to think I estimate everything on my product backlog. I don't. I ask a team to estimate a product backlog item only when having the estimate will lead to actionably different behavior. So, for example, I might ask a team for an estimate on a user story so that I can decide if I want.
Function Point
JANUARY 29, 2016
When customers achieve profitability and productivity with our project management software, we celebrate! We’re showcasing their agency, successes, and their FP experience in our spotlight blog series. Now, it’s our pleasure to introduce Mindy, CEO & Co-Founder at DAHU Agency ! Describe DAHU Agency. We are a creative marketing and advertising agency that adapts to the latest technologies and the behaviours of its users.
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Fix my Project Chaos
JANUARY 25, 2016
Book review of Project Psychology by Sharon De Mascia In this video, Elise shares her book review of Project Psychology by Sharon De Mascia. Sharon De Mascia AFBPsS, MCIPD is a UK based Psychologist focused on project management. In her role, Sharon helps organisations get the best out of people through wellbeing, leadership and change management. […].
The Tao of Project Management
JANUARY 29, 2016
Meanwhile at Topsham Rugby Football Club we had the second meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee and managed to get through quite a lot without wasting too much time. There is a fine line to be observed in chairing a meeting, between giving everyone their chance to have their say and getting through the business in a reasonable time. I always try to get through a meeting in an hour or less but over-ran on this one.
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Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 26, 2016
Have you ever been asked: "What time is the 3 o'clock meeting?" You're thinking: "This guy is on something; or he's texting while talking!". We here in the backyard of the seemingly larger-than-life Walt Disney World* pay some attention to the management paradigms coming out of our corporate neighbor. And, so the Disney response to that question is instructive, as given in this blog post.
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PM for the Masses
JANUARY 29, 2016
We all know about the impact that changes can have on projects. How about the impact that your project will have on the organization and on the industry? The post Change Management With A Twist, With Gary McGugan appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. We all know about the impact that changes can have on projects. How about the impact that your project will have on the organization and on the industry?
The Lazy Project Manager
JANUARY 27, 2016
The good news is that there is now plenty of great research emerging on the context and conditions for successful PMOs; some of the lessons learned are simple and intuitive, others less so, as evidenced in this extract from Peter Taylor and Ray Mead’s Delivering Successful PMOs. Lesson One: Get Help. As has been already discussed the reality out there in ‘PMO land’ is that there is not a plethora of wise and experienced PMO managers, directors, leaders, heads, etc., and so it is sensible f
Musings on Project Management
JANUARY 23, 2016
There is no problem so complicated that you can't make it worse - a common phrase in the astronaut business* * Credit to Glen Alleman Bookmark this on Delicious. Read in the library at Square Peg Consulting about these books I've written Buy them at any online book retailer!
TeamGantt
JANUARY 28, 2016
Keeping your cool and reducing stress in the workplace isn't easy, but it's totally possible. Use these tips the next time things get dicey.
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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
SensiblePM
JANUARY 25, 2016
Successful Project Managers learn what it takes to motivate their project team which is critical for the success of their projects. In this episode Susanne Madsen shares key concepts about motivating others as Jared learns to become a Project Manager. During the Podcast. In episode 30 Susanne discussed building trust with your team and other stakeholders.
Function Point
JANUARY 25, 2016
Without a doubt, we have the best clients. To show the world, we’ve launched a blog series to spotlight their successess, their Function Point (fp.) experience, and what makes their agency unique. This is part 3 of our interview with Eddy St. Coeur, Production Manager at Dc Design House. If you haven’t already, catch up with part 1 and part 2 of the interview.
PM by PM
JANUARY 25, 2016
Fixed Price Incentive Fee Contract Explained PMBOK® Guide defines 3 different types of Fixed Price (FP) Contract. I have written about Firm Fixed Priced Contract (FFP) and Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment Contract (FP-EPA) in other posts. In this post, I will talk about Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) Contract. You should also read the […].
TeamGantt
JANUARY 24, 2016
Looking for high-quality resources to improve your project management skills? Follow these 7 thought leaders on Twitter, and become a better project manager.
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PM for the Masses
JANUARY 27, 2016
Note from Cesar: This is a guest post by Brooke Cade. Brooke is a freelance writer with Workfront. When she is not writing, Brooke is committed to learning more about helping businesses and marketing professionals succeed with their project management goals. Thanks to technological advancements and the internet age we live in, being a project manager […].
Function Point
JANUARY 25, 2016
Without a doubt, we have the best clients. To show the world, we’ve launched a blog series to spotlight their successess, their Function Point (fp.) experience, and what makes their agency unique. This is part 3 of our interview with Eddy St. Coeur, Production Manager at Dc Design House. If you haven’t already, catch up with part 1 and part 2 of the interview.
Stepping Into Project Management
JANUARY 28, 2016
If you have read the last post, you know I am trying to start the year right. While I am excited for February and talking to 2 wonderful people and be part of their journey, I am waiting for conversations for March and April. However, this post is about the Giveaway that Elizabeth Harrin, Director Otobos Group has been very kind enough to do. It's getting privileged access to Better Project Status Report s online course.
TeamGantt
JANUARY 27, 2016
It’s easier than you might think to record super high quality audio for your videos.
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