Tue.Nov 26, 2019

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Project Scope Statement: Include These 7 Things

ProjectManager.com

Project scope—it’s a moving target and one you want to get a bullseye on before you map out your project. Defined as the sum of all resources, deliverables, features, and tasks within a given project, your project scope is the boundary in which your entire project exists. But to even begin to define that, you’ll need to dive a little deeper and outline the project scope to better define the business objectives, deliverables and more in order to get buy-in from key stakeholders.

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What we want from project management tools in 2020

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I don’t often wear a watch, but when I do it’s a very unassuming watch with real hands. Not a smart watch. I’ve been a little bit in awe at colleagues who get WhatsApp messages on the wrists. I’m not sure if I would want that, but I do love the simplicity of it. And then I log into my PM software and suddenly that simplicity that exists elsewhere disappears… Here are my wishes for the PM software industry for 2020. 1.

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Capacity Planning: What It Is and How to Do It

ProjectManager.com

Capacity planning is an issue of supply and demand: one that can decide the fate of your project. Read on to learn how to plan your resources, and make sure your team members are working on the right task at the right time. What Is Capacity Planning? Capacity planning is a process that balances the available hours of teams against what the project needs.

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The Clerk (A Misunderstood Product Owner Stance)

Scrum.org

What is a Clerk? The Clerk is your personal waiter for all your user story serving. Gathering all the wishes, user stories and demands is what The Clerk does. (S)he isn’t focussed on achieving the product vision, nor on crafting clear goals and objectives and the Clerk most certainly never says ‘no’ to stakeholders. There’s nothing wrong with servant leading your customers and stakeholders as a Product Owner, but if your main purpose during the day is getting new ‘orders’ from stakeholders… the

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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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Black Friday Deals: for Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I used to think Black Friday was just for people who wanted to get. ahead on Christmas shopping and buy high-priced electrical goods with a. bit of a discount. But it seems like every year more and more sellers get in on the discount action (including me!). Here’s a round up of deals on project management things that you might find useful, especially if you are looking for cheap Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certification training or professional development options including some of t

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Analogous Estimation Vs Parametric Estimation

iZenBridge

As a Project Manager, doing project ESTIMATION is a key responsibility but how often are we able to deliver the project under budgeted cost and time? Do we have imbibed all the required variables contributing to the cost and duration? The answer could be a combination of both Yes and No which may not be enough to fulfill required commitments. What will help in this scenario would be the right understanding of estimation tools and techniques.

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Manager development programs and how they factor into a company’s continued success

Runrun.it

Here, we aim to take a look at a number of important points about manager development programs such as: Employees and managers are BOTH important The 101 on manager development programs Why manager development programs are important Best practices in implementing manager development programs Utilizing the right tech to maximize the potential of manager development programs.

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What Is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

ProjectManager.com

The industry-standard definition of a work breakdown structure is a “deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition that offers digestible tasks for team members to meet the project’s objectives and create the required deliverables.” That’s a mouthful. Put another way: the purpose of the breakdown structure is to organize and define the scope of your project.

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5 Ways To Give (Thoughtful) Thanks To Your Team

Trello

A simple “thank you” can truly go a long way. Whether it’s around the boardroom table, in a Slack channel, or privately outside the workplace, the act of showing gratitude can lift the spirits of anyone receiving some positive praise.

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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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To VoIP, Or Not To VoIP—Should You Invest In A Voice Solution?

TrustRadius Project Management

The marketers of the world deserve a round of applause because they have (on too many occasions) successfully convinced me that I absolutely need to have something. . Whether it’s the newest iPhone upgrade, hand soap at Lush that smells like vanilla shea butter heaven, or sleek new waterproof hiking gear from REI; I’m guilty of buying them without truly needing them.

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How To Resolve Project Team Conflicts

Proofhub

Tips For Resolving Project Team Conflicts Differences and conflicts are pretty much inevitable when you’re a part of a team. The pressure to deliver quality results on a short timeline grows pressure on even the best of us. The result? Clashing personalities, opposing viewpoints, unnecessary arguments, and a not-so-comfortable and unproductive work environment.

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Risk Mitigation

Celoxis

Risk is an inherent part of every organisation, no matter the size or the sector in which the company is operating. Every team has to deal with some risks in the span of a project. So, to tackle the negative impacts due to unlikely scenarios, risk management strategies are developed.

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Sitetracker Announces the Winners of the Heroes of Telecom Awards

Sitetracker

Originally posted on PR Newswire On November 20th, over 200 of the industry’s best and brightest took over center ice at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to celebrate and recognize the USA’s most innovative telecom companies, products, and people that push the industry boundaries and upend the status quo. Award categories included: Best Company Culture, Most Innovative Telecom Company, Corporate Responsibility, Most Influential Woman in Telecom, Judges’ Choice, and the most coveted award: P

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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.