ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Microsoft understands that project management is a critical function of many organizations. That’s why there are so many Microsoft project management software. But what is the right Microsoft project management tool for your organization? The question may make you feel overwhelmed. Don’t worry, we’ve tested the top-10 Microsoft project management tools to help users find the right fit for their organization and projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Mentoring, at its core, is talking to other people and sharing your experience. A successful mentoring relationship relies on the mentor (that’s you) being able to ask effective questions and listen to the answers. In this article I’ll show you how I use effective questioning and active listening, and how you can use them at work to improve your mentoring practice.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Changes, whether personal or professional, are never easy to navigate. This is where a transition plan can help provide structure to the chaos. A transition plan is used in many industries. In project management, a transition plan can help a project move successfully from one phase to the next, onboarding a new team member or transferring one team member to a new position and/or department.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A couple of days ago Gojko Adjic made an awesome comment about Agile. He says, Before complaining that Agile/Scrum/whatever is dead, consider instead that it's become a norm. It's just in the background. It's no longer innovative, exciting, worthy of keynote talks or passionate meetups. The revolution happened, succeeded and passed. Now this was in response to the posts/articles that he was seeing with captions like “agile is dead”.

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Musings on Project Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

MIT may have done us a favor by putting together a compendium of risks associated with A.I. systems.Named the "A.I. Risk Repository", there are presently 700 or so risks categorized in 23 frameworks by domain and cause, organized as a taxonomy for each of these characteristics.The Causal taxonomy addresses 'how, when, and why' of risks.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Projects are constantly changing. Whether you’re a developer, general contractor, manufacturer, professional services provider or IT director, keeping track of those changes is essential to managing project assets. Version control in project management is the process that manages and tracks those changes. What is version control in project management ?

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The Iron Triangle, or Triple Constraint, is one of the best-known ideas in Project Management, and it is fundamental. The post The Iron Triangle: Is it Time to Improve the Triple Constraint? [update] appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“OKRs S&%k, but we don’t know anything better” This was a direct quote from a cybersecurity scaleup’s Chief of Staff, but I hear the sentiment way too often from founders, chiefs of staff, COOs, and others in the scaleup ecosystem. I started encountering OKRs when working with scaleups a couple of years ago, helping leaders fix their ways of working to reap the promised benefits of “Agile.

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Alan Parker Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Crucial Role of Leadership in Information Security Management Table of Contents Introduction to ISO 27001 Clause 5 Leadership Understanding the Information Security Management System (ISMS) The Importance of Leadership in Information Security Management Clause 5.1: Leadership and Commitment Clause 5.2: Policy Clause 5.3: Organisational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Setting Information Security Objectives Management Review and Continuous Improvement Resources and Support for Inform

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Jacqueline Dennis, PMP ® , PgMP ® Senior Instructor, International Institute for Learning (IIL) Abstract Many web pages and videos claim to have the secrets to passing the PMP® exam, but these can be misleading, leading to disappointment. In this article, we’ll debunk common myths, share important facts, and provide essential tips for exam preparation.

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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

What happens when teams, no matter how skilled or motivated, struggle to manage their tasks effectively? The reality is, even the most talented teams can falter without the right systems in place. The importance of task management is often discussed in terms of efficiency, deadlines, and productivity. But there’s a deeper, often overlooked, dimension—how task management influences team dynamics, morale, and long-term success.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Is it a process? A methodology? A …? It’s a Guide! That’s what is says “The Scrum Guide”. From Cambridge Dictionary: “Guide: a book that gives you the most important information about a particular subject“. This reflects the Scrum Guide’s role: it provides foundational concepts, not prescriptive practices! Example: don’t go looking in the Scrum Guide for better refinement practices.

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Alan Parker Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

You’ve probably heard of it, but maybe you’re unsure what it’s all about. Don’t worry, you're not alone. Let's break it down in a way that’s easy to understand. ISO 27001 is an international standard for information security management. Sounds fancy, right? But in essence, it’s a framework that helps organisations of all sizes protect their data.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

By The PMO Squad & Lori MIlhaven With International Project Management Day coming up on November 7th, we are excited to continue this blog series featuring an interview with Lori Milhaven, Executive Vice President of Strategic Projects, International Institute for Learning (IIL). As a proud sponsor of this event, we are excited to share additional insights into what attendees of the event can expect!

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Down the Road Ah, spring in the Carolinas. The Bradford Pears (not a pear tree) and the Redbuds are blooming. I was chatting with a master gardener about how prolific the Bradford Pears were; the roadside speckled with them against the stark greys, tans, and browns before the forests came alive. I asked if the Bradford Pear was an invasive species. The master gardener says that will depend upon what you mean by invasive.

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Binfire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Wedding planning can be as intricate and detail-oriented as any large-scale project. Just like project managers prepare for unforeseen risks in their professional endeavors, wedding planners and couples must anticipate and manage potential issues that could arise before or during the big day. The complexity of a wedding—coordinating multiple vendors, adhering to strict timelines, managing budgets, and keeping guests happy—makes risk management an essential component of the process.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding what drives collaboration, continuous improvement, and value delivery makes you uniquely qualified to lead strategic initiatives, aligning teams with the product's vision and objectives. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Why should Scrum Masters be more ambitious in their careers?

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Project Accelerator News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

There have been many developments in recent years that have transformed the way we work. These days, the workplace is more flexible and people have more autonomy in the way they choose to operate, as do many businesses. The gig economy in particular has been transformative in many industries, and those working in project management, in particular, have needed to adapt to this.

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Green Project Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Sustainable Project Management is Gaining Ground Sustainable project management is finally gaining momentum, and it’s no surprise—it’s been 15 years in the making. Over the past decade and a half, we’ve been pushing for this critical next step in the evolution of project management. Now, organizations that want to stay ahead realize it’s no longer […] The post Sustainability at the Core of Project Management appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Congrats! What an occasion: one of your workers has reached the X-year milestone at your company! Let it be only one year—work anniversaries are central landmarks in employee journeys with organizations. They signify the turning points passed and meaningful accomplishments made since their first workdays. How can you recognize your employees and wish them a happy work anniversary, aka workaversary or workiversary, more appreciatively and memorably?

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PM Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Everyone is a leader. We lead and are led by others. And everyone leads themself. But not everyone is a good leader. Ego-driven leadership refuses to learn from the past, fails to plan effectively, is self-serving, vindictive, is not limited by truthfulness, and manipulates. Leadership Leadership is “the process of getting a group of […] The post Developing Leadership – How To Take Control appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

To quote John Dewey, “A problem well stated is a problem half solved.” This quote highlights that understanding the problem requires much understanding, empathy, and hard work. The problem is part of an elaborate, interrelated model of situation, user, system, outcomes, and goals. Understanding all the elements and their connections enables Scrum Teams to build the right thing.

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Management Yogi

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The CIPSA framework uses both Scrum and Kanban at the team level. Many organizations and teams choose Kanban. In fact, in my work such as preparing professional courses, certifications or writing management books, I personally use certain aspects of Kanban. There are dates I’ve to meet, which may not be every week or two weeks, but release will happen on a cadence.

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Alan Parker Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Clause 4 – Context of the Organisation: A Deep Dive into ISO 27001 Requirements Clause 4 is the essential starting point when implementing ISO 27001. It asks you to step back and understand your organisation's broader landscape and how the Information Security Management System (ISMS) will apply to your specific context. This step lays the foundation for a robust ISMS, ensuring it aligns with your organisation's unique characteristics and security requirements.

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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The term “Goal” is often vaguely used to communicate different things. In our context, it is defined as “an aim or desired result” or “the destination of a journey”. Thus, the focus of the goal-setting process has to be the “desired result” or the “destination”. We refer to this as the OUTCOME. Goal setting approaches have been there for decades. They have all been very popular – MBO,SMART, BSC, KPIs, etc.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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