PM Times

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Clearly defining scope is the foremost step to completing a project successfully. The project scope outlines the boundaries and objectives of the project, providing a roadmap for project stakeholders to understand what needs to be accomplished, the required resources, and the timeline for completion. This article is a comprehensive guide that will delve into […] The post Project Scope: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Gunther Verheyen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Let there be no misunderstanding: money is important. Money is important for our family. My wife is my stability (1993). We have three kids (2001, 2003, 2013) of which the two oldest (sons) have a disability ( Duchenne and Down Syndrome ). My family is my stability. Throughout the years we lost people (some dear, some not). We cope. We gained liberty.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A program is a set of connected projects that are under the oversight of a steering committee, which is the program governance body. Program governance is a critical component to successfully managing a program of projects. But what does program governance mean and why is it so important? We’ll answer those questions and explain what a program governance plan is and the key components to a program governance framework.

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GanttPRO Project Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Project teams often wonder how to allocate resources in project management properly. They compose a resource management plan to optimize asset utilization, whether for a single project or an entire […] The post How to Prepare a Dynamic Resource Management Plan: Step-by-Step Guide first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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Planning 52

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Since 2001, Agile has undergone a significant transformation. Initially envisioned as a way to decentralize and democratize work processes, its journey has been anything but straightforward. I've seen, firsthand, how organisations have struggled to fully embrace Agile's core principles. Often, there's a tendency to revert to hierarchical, command-and-control structures, which runs counter to the Agile ethos.

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Management Yogi

DECEMBER 24, 2023

By Mukundan Vikkath, PMPWhy this Course?My whole 25 years’ experience is in heavy equipment manufacturing and construction. For the last 10 years, I’ve been responsible for managing project teams delivering orders with respect to various mega projects in the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 25, 2023

You can measure employee productivity by: Using productivity formulas Monitoring the number of tasks completed Tracking working and overtime hours Using surveys Tracking time spent on tasks Setting up recurring catch-ups and updates We will analyze each of these ways in detail in this article. Also, we will explore critical tips and challenges of measuring employee productivity and how to set productivity goals for your employees.

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Based on the extensive media coverage, YouTube videos, TED Talks, and books published, many might agree that 2023 has been hailed as the year of artificial intelligence, at least in terms of mindshare if not market dominance. Throughout the past year, online project management communities have frequently discussed the potential impact of A.I. tools on the role of project managers.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scrum, a framework I've engaged with extensively in my professional journey, is deceptively simple to comprehend yet remarkably challenging to master. This dichotomy often leads to misunderstandings and misapplications in its practical use. In my latest video, I explore this intriguing aspect of Scrum, shedding light on why something so seemingly straightforward can become complex in real-world scenarios.

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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

Finance

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Creating a schedule of values is important for the project owner, contractor and subcontractors alike. It can be used to communicate what’s needed in the project, the costs associated with the activities and the management of payments. But what is a schedule of values and why is it such an essential construction project management document? We’ll answer these questions, explain when the schedule of values is used and the benefits of using one.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Recommended The PMP PrepCast Elite PLUS $389 This complete self-directed PMP Exam course is our top pick. The Elite PLUS bundle includes the PMP training course, the PMP Exam Simulator, The Formula Guide, and The StudyCoach Guidebook, giving students a PMP Study Plan to follow. Buy Now We're pleased to be affiliates for The Project Management PrepCast #ad This article is an honest PM PrepCast review and gives you the lowdown on one of the top courses I recommend for PMP prep.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The best time-tracking apps for contractors have features like Simple and easy-to-use time-tracker Billable and non-billable hours tracking Detailed reports for clients Billable hours setting In addition, some time billing apps also offer invoice generation or at least offer integrations with billing software. We’ve analyzed ten powerful tools designed for contractors to help you find the best time-tracking app for your needs.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Scrum is often misunderstood as a set of rigid practices. However, at its core, it's about empiricism and understanding complexity. This fundamental approach helps us adapt to varying circumstances and achieve better outcomes. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work.

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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 25, 2023

ProjectManager, an award-winning project management software that plans projects, builds workflows and manages resources, has announced its newest integration with Power BI, a Microsoft business analytics solution that visualizes data and shares insights across an organization or embeds them in your app or website. The integration with Power BI means that users can customize their reporting interface to merge ProjectManager data with other sources to broaden their analysis and get greater insigh

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Following our tradition, we’re excited to sum up and share everything that happened to the Epicflow team in 2023: our clients’ and team’s achievements, new features, and plans for 2024. Read further to learn about our AI developments, what topics we discussed at our webinars, the names of our prominent guests, and why it’s better to start later to deliver earlier!

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, hiring top-notch developers has become a strategic imperative for CEOs looking to drive their companies forward. As the demand for tech talent continues to surge, many CEOs are turning their attention to Latin America (LATAM) as a fertile ground for skilled developers who can make significant contributions to their organizations.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We started this Scrum foundation series explaining we see four underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. In the past series of blog posts we covered the three pillars of Empiricism, and we covered the Scrum Values. Now that we understand that we need trust, which is built up by living the Scrum Values, to bring transparency and as such have a good basis to inspect and adapt, we can have a look at the self-managing aspect of the Scrum Team. ?

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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Managing a program or portfolio of projects involves many things, but utmost importance should be given to resource management, especially organizational resources. Resource planning, resource allocation and resource utilization are all under the umbrella term of organizational resources. What Are Organizational Resources? To start, resources can include labor, management, expertise, equipment, finances, energy, land and time.

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Manufacturing Monitoring Finance 2024 337

ActiveCollab

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Organizations are constantly seeking ways to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment. One approach that has gained significant popularity is the adoption of Agile methodologies. Agile teams have proven instrumental in driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and delivering exceptional results. But what exactly makes Agile teams so effective?

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Musings on Project Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

A mark of effective leadership is recognizing that following advice, sometimes tactically off the main beam of your strategy, is not a weakness of leadership but rather an indicator of personal security and strong character.

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Leadership 150

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Sprint Goal is essential for maintaining focus, collaboration, alignment, motivation, adaptability, transparency, and progress measurement, ultimately leading to more successful sprint outcomes. The Scrum Team should care about having a Sprint Goal because it provides valuable benefits. It provides a basis for making decisions during the Sprint, allowing the Scrum Team to respond effectively to changes, adapting their work as they discover more information while still aiming to meet the Spri

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Your team is your most valuable resource when executing a project. The ability to know who you need and when you need them for the project is what workload analysis is all about. As you can imagine, workload planning is essential for project success. We’ll explain what workload analysis is and when you should be using it in your project. Then we’ll outline the steps you need to take for workload distribution, list some tools you can use for workload capacity and why it’s important.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 26, 2023

People look for Time Doctor alternatives because they hate its surveillance features, find the complex interface overwhelming, or are frustrated with their customer support. If you’re one of those people, this article is for you. We looked at other powerful time management and productivity tools , dissected their features and pricing, and came up with these alternatives to Time Doctor.

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UPQODE

DECEMBER 29, 2023

If you’re contemplating starting a new Tumblr blog this year, our curated selection of top-notch Tumblr themes is just what you need to create a standout website. Tumblr, known for its diverse array of blogs and websites, has seen an impressive increase in popularity in a relatively short period. This surge underscores the challenge of crafting a unique Tumblr blog today.

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Innovation 52

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2023

So you're a Product Owner. The Value Maximizer. How do you do that? The basic idea is simple. You create value for customers and users, then capture some of that value for yourself, or your company. We phrase this as creating customer or user outcomes with your product, which then leads to company impacts. As simple as the basic idea is, apparently putting it into practice is awfully hard.

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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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