Sat.Dec 05, 2015 - Fri.Dec 11, 2015

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Who owns project management in your company?

Ron Rosenhead

It is interesting as I visit different companies around the UK to establish who owns project management within the business. I usually ask the above question; with interesting results! The answer never seems to be straightforward. Some people simply do not know, others suggest the PMO or maybe the IT Director, or HR Director or ….I have even had it suggested that responsibility is shared between Directors but the person clearly had no idea.

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One Word to Rule them All

Mike Clayton

One word is more powerful, more annoying, and more challenging than any other. And when you understand how to use it, it becomes a huge asset for any project manager. Why? Yes, that’s the word.

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SPM 029 | Project Communications with Elizabeth Harrin

SensiblePM

Good communication skills are critical for any successful project manager. Aspiring Project Manager, Jared Coffin, wants to improve his communication skills and receives excellent guidance from Elizabeth Harrin. During the Podcast. During this episode Jared, had several questions about project communications. Elizabeth Harrin, from A Girls Guild to Project Management and myself answered his questions.

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Does remote project management really work?

Moira Alexander

Does remote project management work? The answer, in general, is yes, it can. Will remote project management work for your organization if you have a top-notch virtual project teams? Not necessarily. There are advantages to establishing virtual project teams for remote project management. Some may include the following: Lower project costs due to technology advancements that bridge distance.

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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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3 Formulas for Forecasting Estimate to Complete

PM by PM

Project Forecasting using Estimate to Complete Formulas Consider this scenario. The Project Sponsor and the Project Manager are having a light conversation. And suddenly the Sponsor asks How much money is needed to complete the remaining project work? This is a normal question that worries the Project Sponsors. On the other hand, the PMs try […].

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We Can’t Roll with Role Conflict

PMStudent

In perfect 20/20 hindsight, Mary Carol realized that what the team was facing was a classic case of role conflict, and perhaps role ambiguity too. Two team members had just come to her to complain about a third team member. Although at first she was surprised, Mary Carol realized that she could have seen this […].

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Frenemies?

EarthPM

Working with stakeholders of various backgrounds… with varying degrees of buy-in –and bones to pick with you as well as each other… getting them all to focus on a common goal. Sound like project management? Sure does. That’s why this article posted just a few days ago caught my attention. That stakeholder theme drew me in – as well as the fact that it was using the COP21 meetings in Paris as the context.

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Earned Value Management Formulas

PM by PM

Quick Reference for Earned Value Management Formulas If you are looking for a comprehensive list of all the Earned Value Management Formulas, then you are at the right place. If you are preparing for PMP® Exam, you will find all the Earned Value Formulas. This article would provide you with a step up in doing […]. The post Earned Value Management Formulas appeared first on PM-by-PM.

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My Kind of Weekend

Stepping Into Project Management

Ready for Monday yet?

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

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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What is Estimate to Complete in EVM?

PM by PM

Project Forecasting and Estimate to Complete Do you remember those instances when your manager comes and asks you – How much money do we need to complete the remaining project work? Usually Project Managers dread these kind of questions. You think that there is no single answer for this particular question. You believe that there […]. The post What is Estimate to Complete in EVM?