ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Proper schedule management helps you deliver a project on time. The process starts before the schedule is even made, and continues throughout the project. An ideal plan includes setting expectations, including how to develop, manage, execute and control the project schedule. While not an essential part of every project, any complex one should have a schedule management plan to keep you on track.
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Why are many project managers confused over risks? Why do some project managers include positive risks in risk management and others do not? Let's clarify what we mean by the term risk. Risk is a Choice Merriam-Webster defines risk as “the possibility of loss or injury: peril.” Most people think of risk as pure risk, as a possibility of loss. However, risk management has evolved to include a more holistic view that includes the potential for positive outcomes.
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Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Harry’s poker-playing friend claimed that probability theory, and how to play your cards according to the rule book, was the easiest thing in the world. But what separated smart players from the not-so-smart was the ability to understand how their opponent was thinking.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 4, 2020
I originally published this blog on Medium and reposting it here again. You can read the original post here. When I saw the book “Art of doing twice the work in the half time,” Dr. Jeff Sutherland wrote, my reaction was like how someone can claim that? What will be an effective measure to have such a comparison? I went through the book and loved it.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The PMP ® exam is changing on 2 January 2020, so here’s your Public Service Announcement: If you want to certify as a PMP before the exam changes, you’ve just about got time. I believe it takes 8-12 weeks to comfortably prep for the exam so if you are committed and prepared to put the effort in, you can squeeze in your exam. Why bother? Because the changes to the exam content outline are more radical than we’ve ever seen before.
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Wrike
OCTOBER 5, 2020
In project management , there are a number of tools and techniques that can be used to plan, schedule, and coordinate tasks and resources. One of those tools is a PERT chart. But what is a PERT chart exactly and how does it help simplify complex projects? . This article will provide a thorough walkthrough of PERT charts within project management, including a comprehensive PERT chart definition, an overview of PERT chart advantages, disadvantages, and tips on how best to use a PERT chart for your
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 5, 2020
It’s Product Roadmap Building Time Again! The end of 2020 is nearing, and it’s product roadmap building time again—at least for those companies that are still dedicated to the old command-and-control model. In the next few weeks, executives and (key) stakeholders will come together and define new functionality that they believe will meet business demands in 2021.
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The post How To Make A Project Roadmap (With Roadmap Template) appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Leading Answers
OCTOBER 8, 2020
When you hear the words “PMP Exam” what springs to mind? If you already have the credential, then probably the study period and stress associated with obtaining it. If you are thinking of taking the exam, then maybe some apprehension and anxiety. An effective way to reduce this anxiety is through learning about the exam goals and approach. Information is power, and it never hurts to be more aware of the process before taking the exam.
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
Proofhub
OCTOBER 6, 2020
In these extraordinary times, organizations are adapting so they can continue moving forward with business. One way to adapt quickly is to look for inspiration from those who have accomplished what you are trying to do. These lessons learned can serve as a starting point for creating a playbook for your organization. Setting up remote work processes for your marketing isn’t something you can do with your eyes shut.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Regardless of the framework chosen, any iterative and incremental product development approach can be reduced to one goal: Creating a working product in short cycles. A working product is “Done”. Done means “there is nothing left to do”. “There is nothing left to do” implies that the result of the work is in a state that can be used by the end-users when released.
nTask
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Note-taking is one of the most important skills that the managers or any other working professional should have. It helps you to note down all of the different tasks and activities that you have to do in your work and personal life. As with project management, software plays a major role in the note-taking world as well. While we talk about nTask as the best project management application in the market , in this article, we will talk about the two big software in the note-taking world.
ProProfs Project Management
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Do you know most of the organizations have a 70% project failure rate? . Usually, it is considered that low budget is a prime reason why maximum projects fail, but that’s not true every time. According to a report from Gartner , projects funded over 1 million dollars have a 50% higher failure rate than ones budgeted below $350,000. Ok, ok, let’s not create more suspense.
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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.
Epicflow Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Today, digitalization touches upon every sphere of modern life. It’s almost impossible for a business to exist without any attempts to digitalize its operations. Companies whose authorities think that they don’t need it, put their success at risk. . So how many organizations are truly digitally mature? And how do you know if your company is digitally mature enough?
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 5, 2020
In this blog series I would like to address topics that relate to professional team coaching as well as Professional Scrum. In the course of becoming a Professional Team Coach, I noticed a lot of interesting topics for Scrum Masters who want to improve their coaching stance. . I'd like to note that models and terms I am using and discuss are not mine.
Teamweek
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Trello and Monday.com are popular project management tools. Yet, they are very different in their approach to project management. In this article, we pit Trello vs Monday.com to help you decide which one you should go with. We’ll compare both tools based on: Ease of use Planning features Task management features Team management features And, finally, pricing.
MPUG
OCTOBER 4, 2020
I’d like to start this piece with a statement, “Hybrid is good.” Today’s business is one dominated by productivity demand and compounded with tight budgets and a remote workforce. People are needing better and easier-to-use tools to help keep them on track and productive, while centralizing their project information, documentation, and collaboration spaces for the support of multiple projects and programs.
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Henny Portman
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Last week I received a few copies of a brand new magazine from Vincent Snijder, the editor in chief. A magazine for the Blue Striped Frog community of professionals who are engaged in transformations towards increasing organizational agility. At this moment there aren’t that many physical magazines focussing on project management, agile, or agility anymore.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Want to help your Scrum Team make sense of why Sprint Goals matter? And more importantly, how you can create more focus together? We’ve got your back with this tried-and-tested string of Liberating Structures. All you need to do is run it and off you go?—?without coaches, facilitators, and consultants. You can also download this string as a nicely styled PDF. .
Planview
OCTOBER 8, 2020
You've likely heard the adage 'change is the one thing you can always count on,' and this especially rings true in the business world. Regardless of the industry, companies will continue to be affected by different changes due to global competition, new legislation, or other factors. These changes and the uncertainty surrounding them will make effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) increasingly difficult in the years ahead.
Ganttic
OCTOBER 6, 2020
This is a guest post by Ashley Kimler. Becoming a digital nomad seemed like the dream job for many of us a few years ago. But it also seemed like a pipe dream in a world where “going to the office” was the norm. However, things have changed drastically in 2020, with around 42% of the American workforce operating from home. This transition to remote working has paved the way for more digital nomads than ever.
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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.
LiquidPlanner
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Have you ever been in a meeting where someone uttered the phrase, “but we’ve always done it this way,” as if that somehow makes it okay? Yeah, me too. . And if I’m being completely honest, that moment often perfectly illustrates the point that we need to do better. To shake off the dust and cobwebs and breathe some new life into whatever it is — a process, a campaign, a brand message, etc.
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Want to help your Scrum Team make sense of why Sprint Goals matter? And more importantly, how you can create more focus together? We’ve got your back with this tried-and-tested string of Liberating Structures. All you need to do is run it and off you go?—?without coaches, facilitators, and consultants. You can also download this string as a nicely styled PDF. .
Planview
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The world is full of uncertainties and uncharted territory lies just around the next corner for many companies. It just so happens that we have been in uncharted territory for several months as the world comes to grips with the COVID-19 global health pandemic. Shifting resources to support operations in the current climate quickly became a new normal for many businesses.
Teamweek
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Are you on the fence about the rules involving eating your meals while on a call? Read what managers and entrepreneurs have to say about Zoom etiquette and eating. It’s official: Zoom is the most downloaded app on the App Store in a quarter, with 94 million downloads. When lockdowns began all over the world, the video conferencing app hit the right chord with professionals who were suddenly asking each other, “Can everyone hear me?”.
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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