Function Point

MARCH 27, 2023

Project management is a vital component of any successful agency, but it can also be one of the most challenging aspects to navigate. From tight deadlines, and constant pressure, to a lack of communication between stakeholders, there are a variety of obstacles that can arise throughout the project lifecycle. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 project management challenges faced by agencies and how to overcome them.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 29, 2023

I don’t spend a bunch of time on LinkedIn, but the other day, I was scrolling around and happened to catch a thread where some folks in the Agile community were debating if SAFe was actually Agile. People have been debating this topic for as long as SAFe has been around. The post generated a lot of good conversation, so I thought I’d take a minute and share how I think about this.

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Kiron Bondale

MARCH 27, 2023

I’ve just finished reading The Revenge of Analog and The Future is Analog by David Sax. In both of these books, he provides compelling arguments supported by a number of case studies taken from different domains to show that while some might envision the future as becoming more and more digital, we will continue to cherish and yearn for analog experiences.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 28, 2023

As the project management landscape becomes increasingly complex, effectively identifying, assessing, and managing risks has become critical for project managers. In this blog post, we will explore the PMI-RMP domains, tasks, and enablers in detail, providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage risks in your projects effectively. The PMI-RMP certification covers various domains, each with its set of tasks and enablers that project managers can leverage to manage risks effectively

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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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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 29, 2023

This post looks at the opportunities and challenges of digital technology transformation – and delves into HOW to do it. It looks at the whole picture – all elements required for a successful change transformation – which boils down to a more cultural and human set of obstacles than technology hurdles. What Is Digital Transformation?

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Teamweek

MARCH 28, 2023

If you’ve ever sent an email while forgetting to add the attachment, you probably know the value of attention to detail. In fact, it is one of the most cited candidate qualities in job descriptions, regardless of industry or seniority. A highly relatable meme explains why attention to detail matters in a workplace. Is attention to detail really that important, and does it matter whether your new hires are detail-oriented?

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PM Times

MARCH 28, 2023

When joining a project that has already started or when tasked to review an existing project, a Project Manager is faced with a number of challenges. These primarily relate to not having been with the project team from the beginning and, therefore, not having been part of the planning process. As noted in a prior […] The post Potential Challenges With Ongoing Projects appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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EasyProjects

MARCH 30, 2023

Short and clear resource management guide. An overview of how to manage your team’s progress and analyze/track the distribution of resources for increased performance and accountability. What is Resource Management? Resource Planning & Allocation Resource Tracking Resource Analysis in Project Management What is Resource Management? Managing a team is one of the most complex and challenging aspects of the working world.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

By Cyndi Snyder Dionisio You can have an awesome schedule and a great risk management plan, but those won’t get the project done. Instead, it is the people who get projects done. With hybrid projects, (projects that use both predictive and adaptive approaches), it can be challenging to figure out the right mix of people. Determining your team members may be easier than figuring out whether you need a project sponsor, a product owner, or both.

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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

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your situation. Maybe you’ve been unexpectedly assigned to lead a project and a big promotion is on the line, or maybe you’re a team member who wants to better understand their role in the project.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2023

Overview I’ve studied the goals for some time now and have come up with a checklist that can help you make better Sprint and Product Goals. My list is more refined than the SMART goals you may know about. If you’re unclear on why goals are important, see my blog post on commitments. I will focus on Sprint Goals as there’s not a huge difference when judging the quality of either of these goals.

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The Digital Project Manager

MARCH 31, 2023

Change can stir up a lot of emotion in people. It can be exciting, like buying a new home or car or getting a big promotion and a hefty raise. It can be devastating, like losing a pet or family member or having your job impacted by a round of layoffs. Whether it’s a good […] The post 3 Reasons Change Management Is Important For Project Managers appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Musings on Project Management

MARCH 27, 2023

To minimize your maximum schedule is a good thing. Or, it should be.Here's how to do it:Subordinate all other priorities to the most important tasks. This begs the question: is there an objective measure of importance, and from whom or what does such a measure emanate?If you can measure 'importance' (see above) then do the densest tasks first, as measured by the ratio of importance to time.

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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

MARCH 29, 2023

Production scheduling is part of the pipeline that starts with sourcing and planning. Is it the most important part? Every part is important! If you don’t have the materials, you can’t manufacture a product. If you don’t have a plan, you’ll never get your goods to market on time. But for now, let’s focus on production scheduling. We’ll define both production scheduling and a production schedule and define what production scheduling is not.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 27, 2023

TL; DR: Creating a Personal Readme for Scrum Masters with ChatGPT Providing a personal readme to your new teammates and stakeholders as a Scrum Master is a great way to build trust and rapport while managing expectations at the same time. I do so regularly and having a template for that purpose comes in handy. Therefore, I thought it also might be an excellent exercise to test ChatGPT on more practical aspects of a Scrum Master’s work.

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The Digital Project Manager

MARCH 31, 2023

If there’s one thing that can be said about modern software development, it’s that there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing how to approach the project. Two popular methods for software delivery are Kanban vs agile, with each having its own set of unique advantages—but what exactly is the difference between them? […] The post Kanban Vs Agile: Top 8 Differences & Which Agile Method To Use appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Productivity Land

MARCH 31, 2023

As a crypto business owner or marketer, it’s critical to have an SEO strategy in place when competing on search engines. If you want to reach the right people who are interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain, you need to choose the right keywords and make sure your site ranks well. Keyword optimization can be challenging to do on your own, especially if we take into consideration the ever-changing search algorithms.

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Planio

MARCH 27, 2023

If you want your projects to succeed, you need your stakeholders on board early. Unfortunately, too many project managers and development teams are eager to build and skip the stakeholder analysis stage. But this is a mistake. Stakeholder analysis is the best way to identify, categorize, and plan your engagement strategy with everyone who’s interested and can influence the outcome of your project.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2023

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.” I have always interpreted this principle as a call to focus more on conversations and less on documentation. as a means of communication when developing a product.

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The Digital Project Manager

MARCH 30, 2023

The agile methodology has become increasingly popular in project management due to its ability to increase flexibility, collaboration, and responsiveness. As a result, many project managers are looking to obtain agile certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills and become even more marketable on the job market. In this article, project managers who are considering […] The post The 7 Best Agile Certifications For Project Managers To Consider In 2023 appeared first on The Digital Pr

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 28, 2023

Everybody wants to know when work will finish. That’s why we set deadlines. But deadlines can be hard to manage, and even harder to hit. If you manage large projects and large teams, setting the right deadlines and knowing you can reach them with confidence is critical. LiquidPlanner helps you think about deadlines in a new way. The predictive scheduling engine takes into account your work estimates, availability, and priority to show when your projects are likely to finish, but that’s not all.

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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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PM Times

MARCH 29, 2023

In an ideal world, you should be able to draw a straight line from your organization’s Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives to business success. It follows then that, as increased business success depends on excellence in project delivery, more companies should focus on building project management training into their core L&D programs.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2023

In Kürze: Erstellen eines persönlichen Readme für Scrum Master mit ChatGPT Wenn Sie als Scrum Master Ihren neuen Teammitgliedern und Stakeholdern ein persönliches Readme zur Verfügung stellen, ist das eine großartige Möglichkeit, Vertrauen und Beziehungen aufzubauen und gleichzeitig Erwartungen zu managen. Ich mache das regelmäßig und eine Vorlage für diesen Zweck zu haben, ist sehr praktisch.

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The Digital Project Manager

MARCH 31, 2023

Gantt charts are a great tool for project managers. They’re an easy-to-read way to visualize the timeline of the project, and they help you keep track of tasks and deadlines. However, creating a Gantt chart can be time-consuming. That’s why I have put together this easy-to-use Gantt chart template for Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel […] The post Download The Best Free Gantt Chart Template To Manage Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Productivity Land

MARCH 28, 2023

If we consider your website’s homepage the first point of contact most users have with your brand, it’s easy to see why nailing everything about it is important. Unfortunately, a lot of brands still repeatedly make numerous design mistakes that alienate or confuse their audience. These mistakes are usually responsible for a high bounce rate. What are the most common of these mistakes, and what should you be doing instead?

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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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