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Project Management Statistics: 45 Stats You Can't Ignore

Workamajig

Between 2017 and 2018, the percentage of organizations using spreadsheets to manage their agile projects dropped from 74% to 67%. In 2016, PMOs delivered a 33% improvement in projects delivered under budget, 27% improvement in customer satisfaction, 25% increase in productivity, and 25% reduction in failed projects. Wellingtone ).

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How a growth mindset has helped in my journey to become a PST

Scrum.org

In summary, the person with a growth mindset believe that new abilities can be developed through practice. . In 2016 I started to take the Scrum.org assessments, but in the first assessment I realized that the journey of study, research and mastering was something really rewarding for me more than the “badge” itself. You love this!”.

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Working Remotely? This Will Hit You Next!

Scrum.org

Despite the rapidness of the change, moving to remote worked surprisingly well for many teams, because they were used to some degree of remote work before. Especially development teams and technology firms in general have many years of experience with allowing their workforce to do their jobs from wherever and whenever they like.

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Inspiring Women in Project Management: Pam Shergill

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It happened in 2016 when I was working for a global conferencing and b2b communications company in London. I was responsible for setting up a new global Telesales team in the UK which made appointments for Sales Managers across the Europe. I would come home in a bad mood and that impacted me emotionally as well as physically.

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How to Develop the Essential Skills to Be a Project Manager

Wrike

One important note: In addition to the technical competencies we’re dishing out, project managers will also need to develop at least some basic subject matter expertise in whatever industry they’re managing projects. Develop this skill. Develop this skill. Develop this skill. Develop this skill.

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43 Learning Resources for New and Experienced Project Managers

LiquidPlanner

Results Without Authority: Controlling a Project When the Team Doesn’t Report to You by Tom Kendrick. Leading a project team that doesn’t report to you is a whole new challenge in itself. Kendrick walks through how to motivate a team to contribute to a project’s success. Start date: November 6, 2017. You’re not alone.

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How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision. The vision becomes a touchstone for difficult discussions with stakeholders, a path to unity for all project participants and a guide post for decision making with your team throughout the project. The commitment and optimism you show to your team. Proper briefs?

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