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Runn Software Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Summary review of Runn: If you find managing resources a headache because you never know who is free when, then check out what Runn can do. Runn is a venture-backed resource management tool that was founded in 2018 out of New Zealand, so it has a modern take on what it means to manage human resources. Hosting model: Cloud only.

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Review CHAOS Report 2018

Henny Portman

Every two years the Standish Group publish a new CHAOS Report. This CHAOS Report 2018: Decision Latency Theory: It’s All About the Interval presents the root cause of software project performance. In the CHAOS Report 2018 are five main sections: Decision Latency Theory. Looking at team technical skills you get two tables.

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The Best Meeting Minutes Transcription Software: An Independent Test and Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I was approached by the people at Reason8 to try their meeting transcription software, and together we decided the best test would be to do a market comparison and review similar tools. tech has moved on so much that now there are tools that transcribe your meetings for you. And settled on reviewing these three: Reason8.ai.

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How to Get Into Project Management: 5 PMs Share Their Stories

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I was not very tech savvy, but thanks to my mentors and coach in the company I learnt not only IT but also leadership skills that I continue to use and develop today. It’s not just spending the day in front of the computer sending emails with due dates! In IT project management, it’s not the technical side that’s most important.

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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7 Productivity Tools for Teams That You’ve Never Heard Of

Rebel’s Guide to PM

These days I’m doing a lot less technical project management and a lot more business-led project management and change management. MindManager 2018 has recently been released and it’s easy to use. Get a free 30-day trial of MindManager 2018. MindManager. OK, you’ve heard of Evernote. But I couldn’t leave it out!

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Certification.

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