Processing, prioritizing, and tracking incoming work requests takes a lot of effort, especially when they’re coming at you from so many channels: emails, meetings, instant messages, informal conversations, and more. MORE
This article, When Elizabeth Met Colin [Video] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. In this interview I talk to Colin D. Ellis, author of The Project Rots from the Head (which you can get here ) about the changing face of project management leadership. MORE
Leankor CEO selected to participate in Startupfest 2017. Leankor is excited to announce that CEO Emilio Bernabei has been selected to represent Calgary entrepreneurs and accompany a delegation of the city’s tech industry leaders to one of Canada’s largest tech conferences: Startupfest 2017. MORE
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You know you’re a product manager when this image causes more than a chuckle. A few random thoughts inspired by this Rorschach test of product management concepts from sunk cost fallacy to intentionality. Hanlon’s Razor. MORE
One of the benefits of teaching with General Assembly has been to build my network of talented, knowledgeable, and experienced Product Managers, not just in the Seattle area, but around the country and the world. One of my more recent connections was with Suzanne Abate, an LA-based product management coach who caught my eye with […]. Product Management 10 Questions Good PM Influence Leadership Organization PM MORE
As a project manager thinking about my development for the coming year, what would you recommend in the ‘strategic and business management’ portion of the Talent Triangle? The great thing about this portion of the triangle is that the world really is your oyster. Strategic and business management skills are all about you being ‘a success in business’ so you can think about any kind of development that will help you to achieve that. MORE
Both the market and business industry are putting more pressure on organizations in terms of visibility and improvement. Organizations are struggling to make relevant and maintain the reputation that they have been safeguarding for the past years. It’s a jungle out there and everyone is bent on surviving. Putting more work for company growth isn’t always that favorable. MORE
He doesn't know how - He doesn't understand how estimates fit into the process of business and managerial finance of product or service development. He looks for existing examples and just sees bad examples. . He doesn't understand why estimates are needed - He doesn't understand the impact on the business for not knowing how long, how much, and what will be produced for the time and money. MORE
Working remotely makes us more flexible than the people who are spending their working hours in the office. As soon as there is an opportunity for an expedition, remote workers do not have to go out at least a month in advance. They just pack their computer and mobile devices and they’re done! MORE
21 I’ve been working in project management for quite a long time (I’m not going to give exact figures here, but I’ve been around since the. The post Agile vs Waterfall. What Should You Use For Your Project? appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. General MORE
Are you thinking of taking on a Scrum Master role? Do you know what the Scrum Master responsibilities are? To make sure you’re ready to carry out Scrum Master responsibilities, ensure that you have a good understanding of what’s involved. MORE
I have had the privilege of managing two PMOs, both composed of several project managers. It was always interesting to watch—the best project managers were the ones who had a habit of identifying risks, both threats and opportunities. MORE
Picture an avid outdoor enthusiast. It’s likely you’re thinking of flannel, heavy boots, backpacks stuffed to the brim, and an SUV with a giant roof rack. With their sense of adventure, they’re prepared for anything and are experts at planning ahead. MORE
Some vendors exploit the weaknesses of your employees This is a guest post by my twin brother Charles. He is a CPA and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is a partner in the firm McNair, McLemore, and Middlebrooks & Co. Charles lives in Macon, Georgia, with his wife Kelley. MORE
Project managers’ impressive capabilities can be significantly bolstered with top-notch project management tools. Within today’s realm of project management responsibilities and demands, mobility is no longer a “nice-to-have” option — it’s a necessity. With that in mind, we’ve waded through the sea of project management solutions to short-list the top picks for mobile devices, taking that daunting task off your hands. MORE
Increasing productivity seems straightforward: encourage communication, define team roles, determine adequate processes, delegate tasks accordingly, and motivate your employees through financial incentives and training. Easy, right? Except, that doesn’t really work in real life. It turns out, everyone is already aware WHAT should be done. The question is: HOW? We asked small business owners, CEOs, and HR managers to share with us actionable tips and tricks they use to increase productivity. MORE
Discover the Power of Project Procurement Management As we initiate our projects, we may find that our organization lacks the skills and knowledge to create the project deliverables and meet the project objectives. In other cases, we may need products outside of our organization. MORE
Chances are, you’re reading this at work, but you’re not in the office. You may be on your way to a meeting, and you’re catching up with your favorite websites on the journey. Or you’re stuck at an airport. Or waiting in a coffee shop. Or you might be working, but not actually in the office. MORE
Increase the number of people who contribute to improving a process using brainstorming. Often, when we are trying to improve upon a business process, we want to gather ideas from as many users of that process as possible. This is not always easy to do, especially when we have a larger group of users. Consider [.]. The post Use Brainstorming to Gather Ideas for BPI appeared first on Gina Abudi. MORE
Captain Jack Sparrow, started as a supporting character to Orlando Bloom’s Wil Turner. He then outshone the ostensible hero and became an archetype unto himself. Here are three Leadership Tips from an INCOSE presentation "We Need More Jack Sparrow, Savvy? MORE
A report is described as a document with key information covering a specific time period, and communicated in oral or written form. Or, more commonly, the bane of every project manager’s life! MORE
Empowering the PMO to Be the Change-Maker. Is your PMO cultivating a blame-free culture? Maybe, your enterprise is too mired in the traditional constraints of being over-worked and over-burdened to leave space for creativity and better decision-making. MORE
This is a guest article by Dr Mike Clayton from OnlinePMCourses.com. We all know that defining your project well is the foundation of good project management. Without it, you’re managing a mess. And there’s one thing I’ve learned in training many thousands of project managers. MORE
This article, Book Review: PMP Project Management Professional Exam , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. Henrique Moura’s PMP® study guide is simply called PMP: Project Management Professional Exam. Part of the McGraw-Hill Education series, it’s a complete guide to preparing for the exam. MORE
In this installation of the occasional series of Inspiring Women in Project Management, I’m interviewing Pam Shergill, Director of PS Management Consultancy. MORE
What went wrong for project planning, and is it still useful for project management? We tackle the tricky question, ‘does a good project plan matter?', share a handy project plan checklist infographic and give you a step by step guide to creating a project plan complete with a website redesign project plan template. The post How To Create The Perfect Project Plan. The Definitive Guide appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. General How-to Guides MORE
Fix my Project Chaos
JULY 20, 2017
To celebrate the launch of our new eCourse, we’re releasing a brilliant new podcast or article each week which focuses on stakeholder management. Tune in each week for the next FREE instalment (view all previous Podcasts in the series here).
Girl's Guide to PM
JULY 24, 2017
This article, When Elizabeth Met Colin [Video] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. In this interview I talk to Colin D. Ellis, author of The Project Rots from the Head (which you can get here ) about the changing face of project management leadership.
The Digital Project Manager
JULY 5, 2017
I’ve been working in project management for quite a long time (I’m not going to give exact figures here, but I’ve been around since the. The post Agile vs Waterfall. What Should You Use For Your Project? appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. General
Tyner Blain
JULY 10, 2017
You know you’re a product manager when this image causes more than a chuckle. A few random thoughts inspired by this Rorschach test of product management concepts from sunk cost fallacy to intentionality. Hanlon’s Razor.
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How can project planning that stretches over months or years remain relevant and account for new ad-hoc activities that arrive every day?
The Digital Project Manager
JULY 11, 2017
Did you know you’re wasting hours of time as a project manager? Not in the way you would expect—meetings, emails, and chats are all a. The post 10 Project Management Hacks To Boost Your Productivity appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Features General
Project Bliss
JULY 10, 2017
Are you thinking of taking on a Scrum Master role? Do you know what the Scrum Master responsibilities are? To make sure you’re ready to carry out Scrum Master responsibilities, ensure that you have a good understanding of what’s involved.
Girl's Guide to PM
JULY 12, 2017
In this installation of the occasional series of Inspiring Women in Project Management, I’m interviewing Pam Shergill, Director of PS Management Consultancy.
Project Risk Coach
JULY 10, 2017
Discover the Power of Project Procurement Management As we initiate our projects, we may find that our organization lacks the skills and knowledge to create the project deliverables and meet the project objectives. In other cases, we may need products outside of our organization.
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This eBook describes the process of managing the project budget and its associated costs.
Arras People
JULY 11, 2017
A report is described as a document with key information covering a specific time period, and communicated in oral or written form. Or, more commonly, the bane of every project manager’s life!
The Digital Project Manager
JULY 18, 2017
What went wrong for project planning, and is it still useful for project management? We tackle the tricky question, ‘does a good project plan matter?', share a handy project plan checklist infographic and give you a step by step guide to creating a project plan complete with a website redesign project plan template. The post How To Create The Perfect Project Plan. The Definitive Guide appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. General How-to Guides
TimeCamp
JULY 12, 2017
Working remotely makes us more flexible than the people who are spending their working hours in the office. As soon as there is an opportunity for an expedition, remote workers do not have to go out at least a month in advance. They just pack their computer and mobile devices and they’re done!
Herding Cats
JULY 21, 2017
Captain Jack Sparrow, started as a supporting character to Orlando Bloom’s Wil Turner. He then outshone the ostensible hero and became an archetype unto himself. Here are three Leadership Tips from an INCOSE presentation "We Need More Jack Sparrow, Savvy?
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These FREE most popular templates will help you perform your role more efficiently.
Arras People
JULY 6, 2017
As a project manager thinking about my development for the coming year, what would you recommend in the ‘strategic and business management’ portion of the Talent Triangle? The great thing about this portion of the triangle is that the world really is your oyster. Strategic and business management skills are all about you being ‘a success in business’ so you can think about any kind of development that will help you to achieve that.
Girl's Guide to PM
JULY 18, 2017
This article, Book Review: PMP Project Management Professional Exam , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. Henrique Moura’s PMP® study guide is simply called PMP: Project Management Professional Exam. Part of the McGraw-Hill Education series, it’s a complete guide to preparing for the exam.
ActiveCollab
JULY 4, 2017
Increasing productivity seems straightforward: encourage communication, define team roles, determine adequate processes, delegate tasks accordingly, and motivate your employees through financial incentives and training. Easy, right? Except, that doesn’t really work in real life. It turns out, everyone is already aware WHAT should be done. The question is: HOW? We asked small business owners, CEOs, and HR managers to share with us actionable tips and tricks they use to increase productivity.
The Clever PM
JULY 13, 2017
One of the benefits of teaching with General Assembly has been to build my network of talented, knowledgeable, and experienced Product Managers, not just in the Seattle area, but around the country and the world. One of my more recent connections was with Suzanne Abate, an LA-based product management coach who caught my eye with […]. Product Management 10 Questions Good PM Influence Leadership Organization PM
Project-Management.pm
JULY 12, 2017
Both the market and business industry are putting more pressure on organizations in terms of visibility and improvement. Organizations are struggling to make relevant and maintain the reputation that they have been safeguarding for the past years. It’s a jungle out there and everyone is bent on surviving. Putting more work for company growth isn’t always that favorable.
Leankor
JULY 13, 2017
Leankor CEO selected to participate in Startupfest 2017. Leankor is excited to announce that CEO Emilio Bernabei has been selected to represent Calgary entrepreneurs and accompany a delegation of the city’s tech industry leaders to one of Canada’s largest tech conferences: Startupfest 2017.
Project Risk Coach
JULY 17, 2017
Some vendors exploit the weaknesses of your employees This is a guest post by my twin brother Charles. He is a CPA and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is a partner in the firm McNair, McLemore, and Middlebrooks & Co. Charles lives in Macon, Georgia, with his wife Kelley.
TimeCamp
JULY 11, 2017
This blogging week would not be complete without some tips concerning productivity! Recently, we are posting a lot of stuff that helps one master his or her time management and organizational skills. Some of those you will find in our Related Posts section.
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This free eBook will help you to identify the appropriate project management process to apply at any point in your own project.
LiquidPlanner
JULY 18, 2017
Chances are, you’re reading this at work, but you’re not in the office. You may be on your way to a meeting, and you’re catching up with your favorite websites on the journey. Or you’re stuck at an airport. Or waiting in a coffee shop. Or you might be working, but not actually in the office.
Herding Cats
JULY 20, 2017
He doesn't know how - He doesn't understand how estimates fit into the process of business and managerial finance of product or service development. He looks for existing examples and just sees bad examples. . He doesn't understand why estimates are needed - He doesn't understand the impact on the business for not knowing how long, how much, and what will be produced for the time and money.
Moira Alexander
JULY 7, 2017
Project managers’ impressive capabilities can be significantly bolstered with top-notch project management tools. Within today’s realm of project management responsibilities and demands, mobility is no longer a “nice-to-have” option — it’s a necessity. With that in mind, we’ve waded through the sea of project management solutions to short-list the top picks for mobile devices, taking that daunting task off your hands.
Project Risk Coach
JULY 5, 2017
I have had the privilege of managing two PMOs, both composed of several project managers. It was always interesting to watch—the best project managers were the ones who had a habit of identifying risks, both threats and opportunities.
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9 tips on how to manage your team’s workload.
TimeCamp
JULY 5, 2017
Motivation may not be the easiest to reach, while on the way to reach the top there are no shortcuts and over-the-clock stops, but with a bit of sincerity, we can achieve this state faster than we expect! Do you want to know what is the easiest recipe for motivation? Keep reading!
LiquidPlanner
JULY 13, 2017
Picture an avid outdoor enthusiast. It’s likely you’re thinking of flannel, heavy boots, backpacks stuffed to the brim, and an SUV with a giant roof rack. With their sense of adventure, they’re prepared for anything and are experts at planning ahead.
Herding Cats
JULY 7, 2017
In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of a defeat, but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress towards victory. - Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) Science and the Modern World. Quotes
Gina Abudi PM
JULY 18, 2017
Increase the number of people who contribute to improving a process using brainstorming. Often, when we are trying to improve upon a business process, we want to gather ideas from as many users of that process as possible. This is not always easy to do, especially when we have a larger group of users. Consider [.]. The post Use Brainstorming to Gather Ideas for BPI appeared first on Gina Abudi.
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