ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re working on a design project, wait. It’s similar to a project brief, only focused on design. Projects can’t be idle and exploratory endeavors. Design projects are no different, which is why a design brief is so important. Design Brief vs. Creative Brief. Before you start you need to have a design brief.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2024

Then I’ll show you a worked example (from a fictional proposal but you will be able to see how to apply this to your project). A proposal budget is similar to a project budget, but with a very different goal. For more on how to create a project budget, this article has all the info you need.)

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

That’s why you assemble a team, each expert in their own field. They need to lead the project, have a big-picture vision and not get bogged down in the weeds. Delegating work gives everyone the work they were trained to do and frees the leader for greater responsibility, such as strategic thinking, coaching teams and more.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Project meetings often feel as if they’re in the way of your work. If you’re not working from an agenda or you don’t manage those meetings, that can be true. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. What Are Project Meetings? Types of Project Meetings.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 11, 2022

Let’s face it, you want to execute your project well but you don’t want to spend a lot of money doing it. It’s a way to look at your project, whether it’s project management, construction or manufacturing, and figure out how to execute it for the best value. Creative Phase. Information Phase.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Marketing plans manage research, design and copywriting, digital and print production, plus so much more. Managing all those marketing assets is challenging. Get a headstart on your next marketing project by using these 10 free marketing templates for Excel and Word. Creative Brief Template. Marketing Plan Template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

What is the future of project management? Let’s look ahead and see what the next 10 years will bring for project management software, jobs, and the role itself. Does Project Management Have a Future? So will we need ‘professional’ project managers in the future?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sometimes the whole picture isn’t clear when you’re planning a project. But with a traditional project management methodology, such as waterfall, you set everything up first and then you’re stuck with it. But the waterfall methodology is only one way to manage a project. What Is Rolling Wave Planning?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2021

Wouldn’t it be great if project team members were engaged with their work, leapt at the opportunity to hit their milestones and proactively progressed their tasks without you having to chase them? If leading your team feels like you need to constantly prod them to get stuff done, perhaps you have an employee engagement problem.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2024

Agile is not a mere indulgence; it is a more innovative and more efficient way to navigate the intricacies of delivering products and services , particularly when the products or services being developed require creativity and complex problem-solving to deliver them. Some may perceive Agile as a cost center rather than a value maximizer.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Project managers are pressured to deliver projects quickly. Sponsors think their project managers are magicians. Let us explore ways to compress project schedules and manage the associated risks. The project manager and the team must break down the project into pieces.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 16, 2020

In this webinar for PMI Phoenix Chapter, I talk about how to reframe your work and stay on top of your To Do list with creative strategies for managing everything — even when it feels like everything is a priority. Project managers are busier than ever. Could I do a webinar for your Chapter?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So our best course of action is to prepare a risk mitigation plan so that we can manage those risks that are the most dangerous to our organization effectively before they have the opportunity to negatively impact us. Assign the risk to team members, add priority, level of risk, response, impact and more. What Is Risk Mitigation?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most organizations use project names as they’re a quick way to remember projects and programs. Some project managers think those names should describe a project’s purpose or its main goals, while others simply choose cool or catchy project names to lighten up the mood in the organization.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 14, 2021

Have you ever gotten stuck trying to schedule a project? It’s the project management equivalent of writer’s block, and it can majorly slow down your planning. This is best executed with the help of project scheduling software. The project is planned specifically so that it doesn’t go over schedule.

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Productivity Land

APRIL 23, 2024

According to HBR, companies that say yes to this kind of strategic portfolio management saw a 35% boost in projects hitting their targets and business aims. Strategic Portfolio Management Software So, how does strategic portfolio management software fit into the mix?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 30, 2022

A program director is an essential position that oversees projects. A program director is a part of the upper-management tier in an organization. They do everything from monitoring the budget to creating community programs to supervising other managers and developing better business practices.

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The Lazy Project Manager

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We have all experienced an amazing transformation in the last year, one which has, in many ways, accelerated changes that we already beginning to happen, in the way we work, where we work and how we work as part of a team. Creating a Common Collective for Distributed Teams. The following is a guest article from my friends at CROOW.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A project timeline is a visual representation of the tasks that make up the project, showing the sequence of events and key dates. Let’s be clear: I’m not talking about a detailed project Gantt chart, PERT chart or a flow chart. What do you need to create a project timeline? Longer projects can be split by quarters.

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Inloox

JANUARY 5, 2022

Professionalization of project management & increasing demand for project managers. Lifelong learning & knowledge management. Organizations, especially managers, need to be prepared for this. That means you have to lead and manage your team differently than before.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 25, 2022

Better project engagement can lead to better outcomes. In the project management world, we’re boldly aware of how crucial team synergy is to the project at large. . No project team has time for that. . So what’s a project leader to do? . 3 Project-based questions to ask your team .

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Scrum.org

MAY 30, 2023

A central feature of the Scrum framework is the concept of a cross-functional team. Let's explore this topic in an agile software development context. Traditional project management approaches often organize teams based on specialized roles and responsibilities.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The project management landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with generative AI emerging as a game-changer. IIL’s course offerings delve into the “how” of generative AI solutions, providing a roadmap for organizations looking to integrate this technology into their project management workflows.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2021

I like doing the communication bits of projects, and when I worked on a large software rollout there was plenty of opportunity to create buy in and engagement through communication. In this article, I’ll share a project management case study: a time when we used creative solutions for project comms and got creative with video.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

According to the annual State of Agile report from Digital AI, Scrum adoption surged from 58% to an impressive 87% of Agile teams between 2020 and 2022. Many Scrum teams are improving their adoption of Scrum by adopting complimentary practices such as ideas common to Kanban, like limiting work in progress and adopting a pull system.

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Function Point

APRIL 13, 2023

Here at Function Point (FP), we are constantly working with creative firms, advertising agencies and digital agencies to define internal processes and workflow management better using our agency software. In doing this, we have come up with 6 personas that interact with the typical creative agency.

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Admation

MARCH 11, 2024

If you're pondering over the decision to upgrade your marketing project management software, rest assured, you're in good company. Is Your Current Software Not Cutting It? Missed Deadlines and Overblown Budgets : Regularly overshooting timelines and budgets is a clear indication your software isn't performing.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Unlocking Agile’s Potential by Successfully Navigating Uncertainty in Project Timelines For many of us, unexpected events stress us out. The idea of project management predictability is compelling. When a project adheres to a deterministic deadline, the essence of Agile can be compromised.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

What makes a good project team? At the beginning of each project, the project manager has to put together a suitable project team. For this purpose, the requirements of the respective project are usually evaluated. To meet these requirements, certain project-specific skills are needed.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Think your project management clients are your business’ bread and butter? Without a harmonious project team, your project could be at risk of unhappy stakeholders and clients, delayed timelines, and every PM’s greatest nightmare … scope creep. Think again. One of your core goals?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

During trainings about Agile and Scrum I often use this image with the two triangles to compare two different mindsets with which projects can be approached; the Project Mindset and the Product Mindset. Software development takes place in complex circumstances and is in itself a complex activity.

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Binfire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unlocking Growth and Productivity through Strategic Project Management Approaches This comprehensive guide delves into the pivotal role of project management in the growth and scalability of small businesses. This initial step is critical, as it sets the direction and scope of the project.

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Function Point

APRIL 12, 2023

Delivering amazing, creative work is only a small part of the battle when it comes to running a successful agency. The emphasis on creative delivery is understandable–good work is what your clients came to you for, and good work is what gets you paid. This is where a Project Management Checklist can help keep you on track.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Idea Management Team collaboration requires active participation and engagement from your employees. Team collaboration will only be effective if it’s a voluntary action and desire from the individuals involved. It’s a very motivating and inspiring experience for the whole team. Idea Management: What Is It?

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Wrike

APRIL 1, 2024

Great workflows support creative teams as they take their assets from ideation to approval without getting in the way of their unique styles and talents. We’ll cover those basics too, but we’ll also go much further by showing you how to manage and improve your workflow once you put it into practice.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This approach lets teams complete more projects quickly without extra costs. Achieving competitive advantage: In a crowded market, the productivity of a professional services team can make a company stand out. A productive team often delivers better results quickly, gaining a competitive advantage.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s increasingly competitive business landscape, creative professionals are at the forefront of driving innovation and differentiation. Harnessing the power of creativity has become essential for businesses aiming to capture the attention and loyalty of their target audience.

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