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The 15 Best Performance Review Questions (with Examples)

ProjectManager.com

Performance reviews are an important part of being a manager. Just as you need to measure the progress of your project to determine if you need to adjust the cost, time or scope, you should apply similar oversight to your team. While it can seem like a routine task, you shouldn’t approach it that way. The more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it.

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5 Types of project stakeholder (and how to manage them)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Managing project stakeholders can feel like herding cats—each one has their quirks, demands, and personalities. If you’ve been in the project management game for any length of time, you know how important it is to understand who you’re dealing with and how to keep things running smoothly. From the ever-elusive busy bee to the relentless micro-manager, I’ve worked with them all!

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The Transforming Dynamics of Project Management’s Future

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner July 24, 2024 The future of project management must have a balance between the tactical and strategic focus, in addition to a balance between digital and human. This balance will be key to achieving effective and sustainable strategic value realization. Getting to this balance is a key to future experiencing culture.

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Mastering Measurement in Scrum: Insights Beyond Metrics (From PM to PSM 21)

Scrum.org

The Measurement Performance Domain in traditional project management focuses on using data to assess performance and make informed decisions. In Scrum, the approach to measurement emphasizes transparency, inspection, and adaptation, integrating concepts like the Cone of Uncertainty and the strategic use of information radiators to enhance decision-making processes.

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The AI Superhero Approach to Product Management

Speaker: Conrado Morlan

In this engaging and witty talk, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence can transform the daily tasks of product managers into streamlined, efficient processes. Using the lens of a superhero narrative, we’ll uncover how AI can be the ultimate sidekick, aiding in decision-making, enhancing productivity, and boosting innovation. Attendees will leave with practical tools and actionable insights, motivated to embrace AI and leverage its potential in their work. 🦸 🏢 Key objectives:

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7 warning signs that you (and your team) are overworked

Planio

In an ideal world, everyone would be able to do great work, get rewarded fairly, and have a realistic workload. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality most of us live in. With the harsh economic conditions of the past few years, companies have been forced to do more with less — leaving employees exhausted, frustrated, and overworked. It’s no wonder that a recent study found that 53% of people regularly feel overworked, leading them to suffer stress-related consequences.

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What is a Productivity Audit and How to Conduct One

Teamweek

Every business wants to make operations more efficient. Doing so requires an understanding of the time your employees spend carrying out their daily tasks, the number of tasks they complete each day, their morale, and how they are allocated work. A productivity audit can analyze the different parts of your business to highlight areas that need improvement and help you truly understand how to optimize your processes.

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The Project Manager’s Role in Cybersecurity Risk Management

The IIL Blog

By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder, DVMS Institute July 24, 2024 Cybersecurity project managers manage risk and threats in cybersecurity projects. They help organizations understand challenges like new vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and the complex world of technology and government regulations. Cybersecurity project managers’ responsibilities can include: Defining project scope Developing plans to reduce risk Supervising security team members Applying security patches Protecting personal informatio

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[VLOG] Estimation in Scrum (Deep Tutorial)

Scrum.org

This is a free step-by-step deep tutorial about estimation techniques. There are three main categories of estimation: 1- Absolute Estimation 2- Relative Estimation 3- Flow Metrics In this video, I will talk about thinking guidelines for estimation and introduce 6 estimation techniques. More than that, I'll comprehensively explain Planning Poker, a technique for Relative Estimation.

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Avoiding Burn-Out: Five IT Project Management Self-Care Tips 

Project Accelerator News

As I write, we’re heading towards International Self-Care Day on July 24th – the culmination of the World Health Organisation’s Self-Care Month. Hope you’ve been feeling the love. We invest a lot of time, energy and budget on the “self-care” of our IT projects, in terms of robust governance, strong PMO (Project Management Office) and world-class processes, etc – but do we pay enough attention to our individual or team’s self-care?

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

ProjectManager.com

Organizations have strategies to achieve their long-term goals, whether that’s to increase sales, launch a new product or build new facilities. Projects help execute those strategic plans, and organizational project management is the framework that aligns that work to the organization’s objectives. Let’s start by digging deeper into the definition of organizational project management and the various components that make it up.

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Six Essential Abilities for PM Excellence

PM Times

Six essential abilities enable effective performance in any role, whether as a manager, leader, partner, or team member, at work or at home. These are in addition to traditional project management skills such as planning, scheduling, and managing risk. The foundation for these abilities is: Mindset – the way you perceive the world through your […] The post Six Essential Abilities for PM Excellence appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Hybrid Project Management: Part 2, What Changes?

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker July 17, 2024 We should view project management approaches as a palette of options. Predictive, Agile, and Lean/Kanban form the boundaries. Hybrid is the vast interior space. The first article in this series described the boundaries and color-mix of approaches: Predictive. The traditional, cascading, high-structured approach. Agile (Scrum).

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5 Lektionen fĂĽr angehende Trainer: Erkenntnisse aus ĂĽber 150 Trainings mit mehr als 1800 Teilnehmern in 4 Jahren

Scrum.org

In vielen meiner Trainings nutze ich Interviews. Dabei dürfen die Teilnehmer einen anderen Teilnehmer oder mich interviewen. Im „ Professional Scrum Master - Advanced “-Kurs sogar ihren Product Owner, der nicht am Training teilnimmt. Für viele Teilnehmer ist dies eine neue und ungewohnte Situation. Wenn sie sich auf das Wagnis einlassen, beobachte ich immer wieder, wie sie über sich hinauswachsen und Neues lernen.

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

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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ISO 27001 PLANNING PHASE

Alan Parker Blog

Exploring the risks your organisation faces. Contents Planning Phase of ISO 27001 Implementation Define Risk Methodology Identify Risks Analyse & Evaluate Risks Determine Risk Treatment Options Update Statement of Applicability (SoA) Summary of Clause 6 Compliance in ISO 27001:2022 Planning Phase of ISO 27001 Implementation The Planning Phase focuses on identifying, assessing, and treating risks to ensure effective information security management within the Information Security Management

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Capacity Planning 101: Beginner’s Guide

Scoro

What is capacity planning? Capacity planning means ensuring that there is enough time, people, and specific roles to execute projects successfully. It’s a high-level process that proactively evaluates these factors over weeks or months. It influences the type and volume of work your team takes on. And it shapes hiring decisions, too. For example, deciding whether you have enough developers with experience coding in C++ to execute a potential four-month project successfully.

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5 Crucial Roles in the Project Management Blueprint

NimbleWork

Every successful project, from building a skyscraper to launching a new marketing campaign, is like a well-conducted orchestra. Just as a symphony requires a maestro to lead the musicians and ensure each instrument plays its part, a project needs a skilled project manager to guide the team and ensure all the moving pieces come together harmoniously.

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Top 10 Adoric Alternatives to Increase Your Leads More Effectively

UPQODE

In today’s digital marketing landscape, optimizing lead generation is crucial for businesses striving to grow and succeed. While Adoric is a popular choice for creating engaging popups to capture leads, it might not be the best fit for every business. This article explores the top Adoric alternatives and competitors, providing you with a comprehensive overview of each tool’s unique features and benefits.

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Don’t Get Left Behind: Leveraging Modern Product Management Across the Organization

Speaker: Kat Conner

The challenge of delivering the right product at the right time while aligning with strategic objectives is more pressing than ever. Product management is evolving and gaining greater recognition as the means to creating this connection. Join our upcoming webinar and learn how to streamline your product development processes, infuse product thinking across the organization, and bridge the gap between vision and delivery.

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Billable utilization: A beginner’s guide to increasing revenue

Resource Guru

Want to drive more revenue? Well, then there’s one metric you want to keep a close eye on: billable utilization rate. Understanding how your team spends their time is crucial for any business in the professional services space that’s aiming to boost productivity and profitability. That’s where billable utilization comes into the picture. This guide will walk you through the basics of billable utilization, from definitions and formulas to the first steps of optimizing utilization for your team.

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ISO 27001 IMPLEMENTATION PHASE

Alan Parker Blog

Pulling it all together. Contents Implementation Phase of ISO 27001 Create a Resource Plan Document Policies & Procedures Implement Controls Conduct Awareness Campaign Provide Training Meeting Clauses 7 & 8 of ISO 27001:2022 Implementation Phase of ISO 27001 The Implementation Phase is a critical stage in the ISO 27001 certification journey.

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Investing in Sustainable Project Management: A Strategic Imperative for Project Owners

Green Project Management

As the initial fervor around ESG fades amidst political backlash and economic challenges, the true integration of sustainability into corporate operations is gaining momentum. For project owners, this transition offers a crucial opportunity to lead sustainable project management, ensuring investments not only comply with current environmental standards but also lay the foundation for long-term resilience […] The post Investing in Sustainable Project Management: A Strategic Imperative for P

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Cross-Functional Teams: 4 Simple Steps to Build Collaborative Success

NimbleWork

In today’s fast-moving business world, a company’s success often depends on how well its different parts work together. Ideally, information should flow freely, and teams should work in harmony. But for many companies, the reality is far from this ideal. Many businesses struggle with what we call “departmental silos.” These are invisible barriers that pop up between different departments like marketing, sales, engineering, and customer service.

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The Project Clinic: Assessing Project Health, Planning, and Execution

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management

PM Times

1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence In the field of project management, AI can provide three significant benefits. The first is improving project planning. Deep learning can be used to predict the tasks and resources needed, and intelligent virtual assistants can find optimal and efficient project plan scheduling under resource constraints. The second benefit is […] The post The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webi

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Workflow optimization: Common mistakes and how to fix them

Wrike

Workflows run your business processes, ensure consistency and compliance, and stop your team from skipping crucial steps. But if you don’t have the right system and tools in place, generic workflows can create busywork without actually helping you complete your tasks. This is where workflow optimization comes in. Optimization is about making the best of the resources available and building a process that helps you deliver the best results.

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ISO 27001 MONITORING & REVIEW PHASE

Alan Parker Blog

Checking how your ISMS is performing. Contents Monitoring & Review Phase of ISO 27001 Monitor & Measure ISMS Performance Management Review Internal Audits Alignment with ISO 27001:2022 Clause 7 Monitoring & Review Phase of ISO 27001 Monitoring & Review Phase of ISO 27001 Implementation The Monitoring & Review phase of ISO 27001 implementation focuses on continuously evaluating the ISMS to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with organisational objectives.

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Feasibility Study for Successful Project

ActiveCollab

The difference between success and failure often involves meticulous preparation. A feasibility study is one of the most important steps in this process. But what exactly is feasibility research, and why is it so crucial? In this blog post, we'll explore the key components of a feasibility study and its benefits and provide a step-by-step guide to conducting one.

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Demystifying DAPs: A Practical Guide to Digital Adoption Success

Speaker: Pulkit Agrawal

Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs) are revolutionizing the way organizations interact with and optimize their software applications. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, DAPs have become essential tools for enhancing user engagement and software efficiency. This session is your guide into the robust world of DAPs, exploring their origins, evolution, and the current trends shaping their development.