MPUG
APRIL 17, 2023
This article will not recommend any specific methodology, software, or educational tools to develop your skills. However, we advise every person in the workforce to pursue a continuous learning journey. The “how” is context and individual based; we must find our way. The “why” comes from that age-old interview question: where do you see yourself in five years?
nTask
APRIL 16, 2023
Are you looking for the best work management platform to help you stay organized, on time, and on track? We've got you covered! Here is your guide to the top 10 work management platforms of 2023.
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Online PM Courses
APRIL 19, 2023
Whatever your project, you need to manage risk. We have plenty of videos on the topic, but this one is your basic introduction. The post Risk Management 101: An Introduction to Project Risk Management appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 19, 2023
Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? You’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2023. There are also some further suggestions that take a bit more effort but are equally worthwhile in case you’ve got more time and energy to spare for your professional development.
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ProjectManager.com
APRIL 19, 2023
There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles. Along the way, we’ll explain why lean construction can benefit your project and how the right project management software can help you take advantage of lean construction.
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Musings on Project Management
APRIL 18, 2023
There comes a point where more planning can not remove the remaining uncertainty, instead execution must be used to provide data and remove uncertainty.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 19, 2023
Is your re-certification cycle coming to an end for your PMI certificate? Do you need to quickly get your PDU total up to the minimum so you can stay certified? You’re in the right place! Read on for tips on how to earn PDUs fast. PDUs are the Professional Development Units you need to earn to show that you are invested in continuous improvement and ongoing learning.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 18, 2023
Production and manufacturing are often seen as the same thing. While they’re related, the two have distinct definitions. It’s important to understand the differences, especially if you’re involved in the manufacturing industry. Let’s explore production vs. manufacturing. Of course, it’s not a competition between the two as we’ll see when we define each term and then explain the differences between production and manufacturing.
nTask
APRIL 16, 2023
The agile methodology is predicated on continuous improvement to deliver new iterations or releases to the customer base. Planning, teamwork, measuring progress, and aligning goals are just prerequisites for success in Agile project management. As a result, many companies rely on powerful Agile project management software to ensure they don't stray off course.
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
Scrum.org
APRIL 19, 2023
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to Digita.ai’s 16th annual report, 87% of organizations using an Agile framework use Scrum. That’s up from 58% of Agile teams using Scrum, as documented in the 14th annual State of Agile report. Why is Scrum so popular? PLM & PIM Product Owner at Wilson Sporting Goods, Dawn Augustyn, participated in one of Rebel Scrum’s recent Professional Scrum Product Owner classes.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 21, 2023
Why is it that some days you just aren’t that productive? Maybe your productivity saboteurs are at work. There are plenty of things at work that make it hard for you to progress your projects – the skill is in being able to identify and tackle them so you can keep moving forward. In this article I’ll explain the top three reasons why people aren’t as productive as they would like to be: procrastination, disorganization and poor planning.
LiquidPlanner
APRIL 18, 2023
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, leadership from Tempo and LiquidPlanner hosted a fireside chat so customers and partners from all sides could learn how these companies came together and find out what’s happening next. Tempo Chief Product Officer, Shannon Mason led an engaging discussion with Tempo CEO, Mark Lorion, LiquidPlanner CEO Ted Hawksford, and LiquidPlanner VP of Product, Jen Morrisey on the future of their partnership.
Proofhub
APRIL 20, 2023
Tips to Improve Your Work Management Skills Efficiency in work management is an important professional skill. For the sake of your career, you should work on strengthening your work managerial skills. It might demonstrate to prospective employers that you work well. Being able to write effectively and swiftly can be quite beneficial. It is beneficial to inform coworkers about updates, events, projects, or other important subjects without needing extra time for clarification.
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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.
Scrum.org
APRIL 17, 2023
TL; DR: Jira Anti-Patterns If you ask people to come up with popular attributes for “Agile” or “agility,” Scrum and Jira will likely be among the top ten featured. Moreover, in any discussion about the topic, someone will mention that using Scrum running on top of Jira does not make an organization agile. However, more importantly, this notion is often only a tiny step from identifying Jira as a potential impediment to outright vilifying it.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 19, 2023
As a project manager, we are always learning new things. If you hold a professional certification like the Project Management Professional, an APM qualification, or PRINCE2, you’ll also be expected to carry out some professional development each year as well. And that all costs money – often money that our employers won’t pay for us. There is another way to build your skills and manage your budget: Coursera Plus.
WorkOtter
APRIL 19, 2023
Understanding Network Diagram in Project Management Imagine navigating a bustling city without a map. Now picture planning a complex project without a network diagram. This article will explore this essential tool that helps project managers visualize tasks and their relationships. Learn how network diagrams streamline planning, identify critical tasks, and ensure your project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Velociteach
APRIL 17, 2023
The podcast by project managers for project managers. Transformations fail because we are failing to transform our people. In a successful transformation project, it is crucial to manage human behavior and pay attention to aligning culture and strategy. To lead a successful transformation project cultivate a healthy environment that inspires people to follow.
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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.
Scrum.org
APRIL 19, 2023
Here are some tips on how Scrum Masters can balance team psychology safety with management pressure on estimation: Build trust with the team Building trust is essential to team psychology safety. Scrum Masters can build trust with the team by being transparent, honest, and supportive. Encourage team members to openly share their concerns and ideas and address them respectfully and collaboratively.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 20, 2023
Do you need PDUs for the Certified Associate in Project Management ( CAPM ) ® certificate? Yes, you do! In this article I’ll explain what this means for CAPM certification holders and how you can maintain your credential without having to take the exam again. Spoiler: If you already know you need them and don’t want to read on, here’s my recommended all-in pack of PDUs for CAPM certificate holders.
WorkOtter
APRIL 21, 2023
Gantt Chart: A Comprehensive Guide Do you spend your days switching back and forth between projects, juggling stakeholders, budgets, tasks, and deadlines? Chances are you could benefit from using a Gantt chart in your project management work. Project management is among the most stressful job roles today. However, Gantt charts can improve your productivity and time management in project management.
Leading Agile
APRIL 20, 2023
Empowering your teams isn’t about allowing them to make decisions in a vacuum and giving them free rein to do whatever they want. The days of providing a little guidance here, some methodology there, and letting the teams self-organize their way to success are behind us. As the world of business increases in complexity, it will take more than user stories, estimation, and OKRs to build a trustworthy system that management can delegate into.
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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.
Scrum.org
APRIL 20, 2023
Wie wird der Erfolg deines Scrum Teams gemessen? Die Chancen stehen gut, dass der Erfolg des Teams am Verhältnis von versprochenen zu gelieferten User Stories festgemacht wird. Laut dem 15. State of Agile Report trifft dies bei 35 % aller Unternehmen zu. Warum ist diese Einstellung noch so weit verbreitet? 3 Erklärungsversuche, warum diese Denke auch im Jahr 2022 noch in vielen Unternehmen tief verankert ist Zuerst muss die Arbeit analysiert werden.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 17, 2023
Closing down a project early is very different to carrying out a controlled close when a project has reached its natural conclusion and delivered everything that stakeholders were expecting. It’s more emotional, for one thing. You’ve invested time in this work, and now it’s being moved to the scrap heap. When a project is unexpectedly closed early, it can be difficult to know what steps to take next.
MPUG
APRIL 17, 2023
Please find highlights from Satya Narayan Dash’s webinar – Practical Scrum Using MS Project Agile – being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content. There may be exclusions, such as those steps included in product demonstrations, or there may be additions to expand on concepts.
Leading Answers
APRIL 18, 2023
I am excited to be attending Agile Open Canada in Banff this May. If you are free May 29 and 30, please come and join us! It is a great Open Space unconference that brings people together to share their latest ideas, challenges, lessons learned, and experiments around agile approaches. Hosted at the Banff Park Lodge and only $130 CDN for two days of events with food, drinks and optional activities.
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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