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Managing a project isn’t easy. . There are so many challenges that project managers and team members face on a daily basis, ranging from defining clear project goals and objectives to generating detailed reports every month to check team performance. MORE
Supply chain management (SCM) is the discipline that manages supplies and processes through all of the stages of a project, product or business deliverable. Business material has a journey as it moves from one state to the next until it’s ready to be delivered to the customer or stakeholder. MORE
It’s become normal in our society to complain to friends, family and strangers that we are so busy with work, school, friends, family or a combination of everything. Tim Peek called “busyness” the “socially acceptable addiction” in his article on the cult of busyness for the Huffington Post. MORE
Gap analysis definition. Gap analysis is a method of comparing the actual level of performance versus the desired level of performance for a business process, project, strategy or IT solution. MORE
Here’s a list of best software and what to consider when choosing creative project management software for creative teams, agencies, and studios. The post The 10 Best Creative Project Management Software For Creative Teams in 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Best Tools Tools MORE
Kanban, WIP, and three others are what I frame as "five tools for managing" I've put it together in this slideshare.net presentation (*): Five tools for managing projects from John Goodpasture. (*) See: slideshare.net/jgoodpas for all of my online stuff. free for download, but an attribution would be appreciated Buy them at any online book retailer! Project Management MORE
The PMO Global Awards is the PMO Global Alliance’s annual award for the most outstanding Project Management Offices in the world. MORE
October 3, 1951 – When it comes to the prime example of why teamwork is important, I’d like to recall the remarkable “Shot Heard Around the World” incident. It was a historic moment when the benefits of working as a team shone through — That’s when the Brooklyn Dodgers won the Phillies. Russ Hodges giving arguably the best live description of the exact moment – “I don’t believe it! I don’t believe it! I do not believe it! MORE
There’s currently a pandemic sweeping the globe. It’s called “ad fatigue” and symptoms include apathy, boredom and exhaustion. Research shows that consumers are sick of seeing the same old ads. MORE
Business projects are an excellent way of implementing new ideas while improving current processes. However, every project you carry out should meet relevant compliance guidelines. Compliance refers to the process of conforming to various standards, rules, and requirements. Because companies operate within a legal and highly regulated environment, they must ensure that they remain compliant with relevant regulations that have been put in place. MORE
Two articles caught my attention this morning so I thought I’d connect the dots between them in this week’s article. The first article indicates that the Microsoft Teams collaboration support tool has passed Slack in terms of daily users. MORE
What does your organization value most, predictability or adaptability? Identifying the direction you lean between these two can offer important insights you’ll use when embarking on your journey to Agile Transformation. MORE
Collaboration is defined as the process of working with someone to produce something. In today’s world, collaboration is not limited to instances where you actually need to present in a person with the individual you are collaborating with. MORE
Microsoft SharePoint is a popular and practical solution for project management. SharePoint brings together all of a project’s information and tasks into one central place. MORE
A list of the best CRMs for small businesses—use Customer Relationship Management software to analyze customer journeys, provide support & much more. The post The 10 Best CRMs For Small Businesses in 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Best Tools Tools MORE
Ever been to a soccer match with 3 year-olds on the field? All go for the ball all the time; it's just a herd moving around the field (*), more or less with ball the center of attention. But, little is done except to kick at the ball. And certainly no one is ready for the breakout. And this applies to project management how? The best example is email with the dozen addressees. Everyone gets. communication human factors MORE
163 Online shopping safety : never do it from a device that isn't yours or on a network you don't own. Your data could be copied and harvested by cyber criminals. Make sure you're the only one spending your money by: Using safe network Employing strong passwords (password managers FTW!) Being careful about which websites you shop at Never saving your card details in an online account Verifying your transactions weekly to make sure there’s nothing fishy going on MORE
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This episode of SoundNotes features two questions recently submitted by students from our CSM and CSPO classes. LeadingAgile’s Sarah Smith and I respond to the questions, sharing our thoughts, recommended practices, and things to watch out for. The two questions are: 1. MORE
A list of the best flowchart software and diagramming tools, along with FAQ and an explanation of the criteria used in selecting the top choices. The post Discover The Best Flowchart Software of 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Best Tools Tools Tools Planning MORE
Take a quick glance over your mobile apps, see what you have installed there. Revoke permissions for apps that require access to sensitive information - why would a flashlight app request access to read your messages, for example? Keep your apps updated - this lowers the chances for malware to take advantage of their vulnerabilities. Remove any apps you haven’t been using - they are vulnerabilities for your security and privacy. MORE
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Some things constrain the choices you can make, when you plan and deliver your project. So, what are Project Constraints? | | Video. The post What are Project Constraints? Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses. MORE
Did you know that you can check a recent activity log for your account? It will show you from what browsers and devices you’ve accessed it, when and from what IP. If there’s something that you don’t recognize there or an old session from a friend’s computer, you can choose to terminate it. Same option is available for many other online accounts, such as Facebook, Yahoo or Dropbox. MORE
Operational risks includes people risk, technology risk, external event risk, and process risk. In this article, let's talk about process risk and how to reduce these risks through process mapping. When employees leave organizations, these entities may loose daily operational knowledge. You know. MORE
Employee turnover is a big and still growing problem. ? of employees planning to quit their. Management MORE
On a recent aircraft restoration project I learned this 3-step process of. mechanics (who knew? You can't make this stuff up!), which in three short statements illustrates the axiom that a process, viewed end-to-end, is not better than it's worst component, and also. Precision and accuracy, no matter how diligent, are wasted on the poorest resolution of the process. Measure with a. Project Management MORE
What are the best leadership books for project managers? Well, ask 10 leaders and you’ll probably get 10 different lists. Here’s mine! These are books I have read over the years that I turn to time and time again for inspiration and because I know the strategies in them work. MORE
Do you need to take on an impossible project: something nobody thinks can be done? Or maybe a project no one thinks should be done! The post Impossible Project: 8 Principles ?to to Take it on and Deliver it appeared first on OnlinePMCourses. MORE
Over my daily cup of coffee, a fine cortado from Costa today, I read my horoscope in the copy of the Daily Express available in the coffee shop. MORE
“The most powerful person in the world is the story teller.”. Attributed to Steve Jobs, Co-founder Apple Inc. Nearly three decades ago, I remember my father taking me to a tailor’s shop for a pair of shorts to be worn as a high-school uniform. MORE
The Digital Project Manager
JULY 19, 2019
A list of the best flowchart software and diagramming tools, along with FAQ and an explanation of the criteria used in selecting the top choices. The post Discover The Best Flowchart Software of 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Best Tools Tools Tools Planning
ProjectManager.com
JULY 18, 2019
Supply chain management (SCM) is the discipline that manages supplies and processes through all of the stages of a project, product or business deliverable. Business material has a journey as it moves from one state to the next until it’s ready to be delivered to the customer or stakeholder.
Girl's Guide to PM
JULY 15, 2019
What are the best leadership books for project managers? Well, ask 10 leaders and you’ll probably get 10 different lists. Here’s mine! These are books I have read over the years that I turn to time and time again for inspiration and because I know the strategies in them work.
The Lazy Project Manager
JULY 18, 2019
Over my daily cup of coffee, a fine cortado from Costa today, I read my horoscope in the copy of the Daily Express available in the coffee shop.
Speaker: Kirui K. K., Co-founder and CEO of Tanasuk Africa
If you want to offer a better user experience, it can be tempting to track each and every data point in your product. However, this can quickly get complicated and overwhelming as you collect more and more data. How do you know which metrics will help you improve? Kirui K. K., Co-founder & CEO Tanasuk Africa, wants you to know that analytics don't have to be complicated to make an impact - no matter the size of your company. Join him as he explains how to create a customer journey map, then use that map to figure out the metrics you need to know - and how to use them.
Project Risk Coach
JULY 15, 2019
Operational risks includes people risk, technology risk, external event risk, and process risk. In this article, let's talk about process risk and how to reduce these risks through process mapping. When employees leave organizations, these entities may loose daily operational knowledge. You know.
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ProjectManager.com
JULY 17, 2019
There’s currently a pandemic sweeping the globe. It’s called “ad fatigue” and symptoms include apathy, boredom and exhaustion. Research shows that consumers are sick of seeing the same old ads.
Musings on Project Management
JULY 20, 2019
On a recent aircraft restoration project I learned this 3-step process of. mechanics (who knew? You can't make this stuff up!), which in three short statements illustrates the axiom that a process, viewed end-to-end, is not better than it's worst component, and also. Precision and accuracy, no matter how diligent, are wasted on the poorest resolution of the process. Measure with a. Project Management
Moira Alexander
JULY 17, 2019
Gap analysis definition. Gap analysis is a method of comparing the actual level of performance versus the desired level of performance for a business process, project, strategy or IT solution.
Kiron Bondale
JULY 14, 2019
Two articles caught my attention this morning so I thought I’d connect the dots between them in this week’s article. The first article indicates that the Microsoft Teams collaboration support tool has passed Slack in terms of daily users.
Speaker: Nima Gardideh, CTO, Pearmill
Have you ever thought your product's progress was headed in one direction, and been shocked to see a different story reflected in big picture KPIs like revenue? It can be confusing when customer feedback or metrics like registration or retention are painting a different picture. No matter how sophisticated your analytics are, if you're asking the wrong questions - or looking at the wrong metrics - you're going to have trouble getting answers that can help you. Join Nima Gardideh, CTO of Pearmill, as he demonstrates how to build a strong data culture within your team, so everyone understands which metrics they should actually focus on - and why. Then, he'll explain how you can use your analytics to regularly review progress and successes. Finally, he'll discuss what you should keep in mind when instrumenting your analytics.
The Digital Project Manager
JULY 19, 2019
A list of the best CRMs for small businesses—use Customer Relationship Management software to analyze customer journeys, provide support & much more. The post The 10 Best CRMs For Small Businesses in 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Best Tools Tools
ProjectManager.com
JULY 16, 2019
It’s become normal in our society to complain to friends, family and strangers that we are so busy with work, school, friends, family or a combination of everything. Tim Peek called “busyness” the “socially acceptable addiction” in his article on the cult of busyness for the Huffington Post.
Musings on Project Management
JULY 17, 2019
Kanban, WIP, and three others are what I frame as "five tools for managing" I've put it together in this slideshare.net presentation (*): Five tools for managing projects from John Goodpasture. (*) See: slideshare.net/jgoodpas for all of my online stuff. free for download, but an attribution would be appreciated Buy them at any online book retailer! Project Management
Brad Egeland
JULY 13, 2019
Business projects are an excellent way of implementing new ideas while improving current processes. However, every project you carry out should meet relevant compliance guidelines. Compliance refers to the process of conforming to various standards, rules, and requirements. Because companies operate within a legal and highly regulated environment, they must ensure that they remain compliant with relevant regulations that have been put in place.
Speaker: Steve Johnson, VP of Products, Pragmatic Institute
Product Management is one of the most exciting - and most misunderstood - functions in technical organizations. Is it strategic or tactical? Is it a planning role or a support role? Many product professionals are unclear about what is (and isn't) product management. After all, product management spans many activities from business planning to market readiness. In this session, we’ll examine many product activities and artifacts for product strategy, planning, and growth, and introduce a simple tool that you can use in your organization to clarify the roles of product management and others. Steve Johnson explores the many roles of Product Management in this fun talk focused on why product managers should obsess on problems instead of solutions.
Online PM Courses
JULY 17, 2019
Some things constrain the choices you can make, when you plan and deliver your project. So, what are Project Constraints? | | Video. The post What are Project Constraints? Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
MPUG
JULY 15, 2019
“The most powerful person in the world is the story teller.”. Attributed to Steve Jobs, Co-founder Apple Inc. Nearly three decades ago, I remember my father taking me to a tailor’s shop for a pair of shorts to be worn as a high-school uniform.
ProProfs Project Management
JULY 16, 2019
Managing a project isn’t easy. . There are so many challenges that project managers and team members face on a daily basis, ranging from defining clear project goals and objectives to generating detailed reports every month to check team performance.
Musings on Project Management
JULY 14, 2019
Ever been to a soccer match with 3 year-olds on the field? All go for the ball all the time; it's just a herd moving around the field (*), more or less with ball the center of attention. But, little is done except to kick at the ball. And certainly no one is ready for the breakout. And this applies to project management how? The best example is email with the dozen addressees. Everyone gets. communication human factors
Speaker: Brittney Gwynn, former Director of Product, Simple Health
If you've ever launched an MVP, you know that the journey has only just begun. How do you figure out what to do next? You know that you need to look at how different user segments react, but how do you quickly distinguish signal from noise so you can iterate and improve? Join Brittney Gwynn, former Director of Product at Simple Health, as she explains how you can use early customer feedback, usage data, and continuous experimentation to optimize your journey to product-market fit. Whether you're at a brand-new company, or looking to innovate within a more mature organization, or anywhere in between, you'll come away with a new skill set, ready to make the most of your launches.
Brad Egeland
JULY 19, 2019
Take a quick glance over your mobile apps, see what you have installed there. Revoke permissions for apps that require access to sensitive information - why would a flashlight app request access to read your messages, for example? Keep your apps updated - this lowers the chances for malware to take advantage of their vulnerabilities. Remove any apps you haven’t been using - they are vulnerabilities for your security and privacy.
Online PM Courses
JULY 14, 2019
Do you need to take on an impossible project: something nobody thinks can be done? Or maybe a project no one thinks should be done! The post Impossible Project: 8 Principles ?to to Take it on and Deliver it appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Leading Agile
JULY 15, 2019
What does your organization value most, predictability or adaptability? Identifying the direction you lean between these two can offer important insights you’ll use when embarking on your journey to Agile Transformation.
MPUG
JULY 14, 2019
Microsoft SharePoint is a popular and practical solution for project management. SharePoint brings together all of a project’s information and tasks into one central place.
Speaker: Terhi Hanninen, Senior Product Manager, Zalando, and Dr. Franziska Roth, Senior User Researcher, Zalando
It's important to know your users - what are their preferences, pain points, ultimate goals? With user research and usage data, you can get a great idea of how your users act. The tricky part is, very few users reliably act the same way every time they use your product. Join Terhi Hanninen, Senior Product Manager, and Dr. Franziska Roth, Senior User Researcher at Zalando, as they explain how they were able to reach a new level of user understanding - by taking their user research and segmenting their users by point-in-time intent. You'll leave with a strategy to change how your product team, and organization at large, understands your users.
nTask
JULY 16, 2019
October 3, 1951 – When it comes to the prime example of why teamwork is important, I’d like to recall the remarkable “Shot Heard Around the World” incident. It was a historic moment when the benefits of working as a team shone through — That’s when the Brooklyn Dodgers won the Phillies. Russ Hodges giving arguably the best live description of the exact moment – “I don’t believe it! I don’t believe it! I do not believe it!
Brad Egeland
JULY 16, 2019
Did you know that you can check a recent activity log for your account? It will show you from what browsers and devices you’ve accessed it, when and from what IP. If there’s something that you don’t recognize there or an old session from a friend’s computer, you can choose to terminate it. Same option is available for many other online accounts, such as Facebook, Yahoo or Dropbox.
Celoxis
JULY 16, 2019
Collaboration is defined as the process of working with someone to produce something. In today’s world, collaboration is not limited to instances where you actually need to present in a person with the individual you are collaborating with.
Leading Agile
JULY 18, 2019
This episode of SoundNotes features two questions recently submitted by students from our CSM and CSPO classes. LeadingAgile’s Sarah Smith and I respond to the questions, sharing our thoughts, recommended practices, and things to watch out for. The two questions are: 1.
Speaker: Hannah Stegen, Customer Service Manager, Crescendo
How can you measure and affect your users' behavior if they're not doing something that's easily measurable? You can monitor usage, activation, retention, and more, but those metrics don't always align with every one of your goals for your users. Hope is not lost, however: with the right framework, you can still make sure your users are on track. Join Hannah Stegen (she/her), Customer Success Manager at Crescendo as she explains how you can monitor even the most complex user journeys by breaking them up into Attitude, Intention, and Behavior.
Henny Portman
JULY 16, 2019
The PMO Global Awards is the PMO Global Alliance’s annual award for the most outstanding Project Management Offices in the world.
TimeCamp
JULY 19, 2019
Employee turnover is a big and still growing problem. ? of employees planning to quit their. Management
Brad Egeland
JULY 18, 2019
Online shopping safety : never do it from a device that isn't yours or on a network you don't own. Your data could be copied and harvested by cyber criminals. Make sure you're the only one spending your money by: Using safe network Employing strong passwords (password managers FTW!) Being careful about which websites you shop at Never saving your card details in an online account Verifying your transactions weekly to make sure there’s nothing fishy going on
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