PM That Works
AUGUST 17, 2024
Let me share my experience with a tool that's quickly becoming a game-changer for my projects—Claude Projects. I've been using this tool extensively, and I have to say, it's been delivering incredible results. While its capabilities are particularly outstanding in the realm of software development, I'm convinced that its benefits would extend just as effectively to other types of projects.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
By The PMO Squad August 21, 2024 Building a Project Management Office (PMO) is a complex endeavor, often underestimated in its scope and challenges. Many organizations task leaders who have never built a PMO before with this monumental responsibility. This frequently leads to suboptimal outcomes and even outright failure. To understand why, it’s essential to delve into the importance of experience, deep discovery of the current state of project delivery, and securing executive support and organi
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Scrum.org
AUGUST 20, 2024
By centring the development process around the user's needs and wants, teams are better equipped to create functional products that truly resonate with the people they serve. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. User stories have become a popular and valuable practice in crafting digital products that resonate with end-users.
Epicflow Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
When managing multiple projects, it’s critically important to put your effort into the most essential work for the moment. In multi-project management, you don’t treat projects one by one; you have to manage the whole multi-project environment with all its tasks, milestones, and due dates, and set priorities accordingly. However, determining the right priorities can be challenging in the constant flow of tasks and projects.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Wrike
AUGUST 21, 2024
Enterprise software refers to the range of tools used by large organizations to help them collaborate across teams, departments, and functions. Of course, this software comes in all shapes and sizes to suit the needs of different audiences. But, fundamentally, it’s built to unify different systems, make work easier, and improve team productivity. If you’ve done any research into enterprise tools already, you’ll know there are many acronyms, technologies, and solutions out there to navigate.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Green Project Management
AUGUST 21, 2024
Yesterday, we announced an exciting update to our core text, Sustainable Project Management. As part of this update, I’ve been revisiting the section on characteristics—a topic that, in my view, deserves more attention as we look ahead to 2024 and beyond. In the project profession, we often emphasize competence. We reference standards from IPMA, ISO, […] The post Beyond Skills: The Power of Traits in Sustainable Project Management appeared first on Insights into Sustainability and Pr
Rebel’s Guide to PM
AUGUST 19, 2024
Mentoring is one of the top enablers that improve project performance, but only 48% of organizations have a mentoring or coaching scheme in place to support professional development, according to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession 2024 report. So how do you build a professional relationship with a mentor, and where do you even find one? I’ve been mentoring project managers for over a decade, and I’ve worked with in-house colleagues and independently to support their career development, so I know what
Online PM Courses
AUGUST 18, 2024
In Project Management, there's nothing more important than understanding your project's stakeholders. Stakeholder Analysis is how we do it. The post The Top 20 Stakeholder Analysis Techniques All PMs Should Know appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the DVMS Institute August 21, 2024 Organizations unveil grand strategies and meticulously crafted blueprints for success. Yet, amidst the fanfare of vision statements and market analyses, Peter Drucker’s timeless adage whispers a crucial truth: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Though deceptively simple, these five words provide a stark warning: no matter how superb the strategy, it can be undermined by the invisible force of culture
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2024
Every project has its issues. Issues are problems that arise during the execution of the project. Plan as thoroughly as you like, you’re still going to face problems, even if you use project planning software. Problems during a project are a given, and solving them in real time while maintaining project progress is a real challenge. Risks are a bit different than issues; risks are issues that haven’t happened yet.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 19, 2024
How many people struggle with juggling Business as usual (BAU) operations as well as delivering products to customers and well as investing in innovation? The push to deliver more features to users often means we take short cuts, take on tech debt and reduce time spent maintaining the system. Some organisations just create a BAU team and toss the work over the fence once development ends, others allocate a percentage of time , whilst others continually deprioritise the work for a short term gain
Leading Agile
AUGUST 22, 2024
One of the biggest reasons agile fails to take root inside these organizations is resistance or hesitation from their executive teams. Executives are under immense pressure to ensure their organizations’ stability, profitability, and growth. Their hesitation toward Agile often comes from a place of caution, rooted in a preference for traditional methods that provide clear metrics and established processes.
Planview
AUGUST 22, 2024
Unlock the strategies to overcome key PMO hurdles—mastering resource management, driving change, and streamlining processes—with expert insight from Athena Smith, Senior Director, Portfolio Management. In this post, you’ll learn: Why Putting People at the Heart of Change Matters The Exciting Future Ahead for the PMO How AI Can Help Prioritize Impactful Work Meet Athena Smith Athena Smith hails from Georgia and is based in Atlanta.
Speaker: Evelyn Chou
Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 23, 2024
In short, a post-implementation review is a process to evaluate whether the objectives of the project were met. You can also use it to see how effectively the project was managed. This helps to avoid making similar mistakes with future projects and learn how to run the project better. Post-implementation review is the last step in your project cycle and usually involves an independent party, which can act more objectively in making their determinations about how the project was run.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 20, 2024
The majority of CIO's are struggling to balance innovation and operational excellence. Ageing infrastructure affects service quality, poor performance creates negative customer sentiment and ultimately stalls Digital Transformation agenda. To get the balance right, we found there were 3 key areas that were key to successful digital transformation: Moving from project to an Agile Product Management approach Embracing Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning Adopting Agile DevOps practices Agi
PM Times
AUGUST 22, 2024
Have you ever wondered how some companies consistently deliver top-quality products and services while others struggle to meet basic expectations? What sets the best apart is often not just their technology or talent but the methodologies they use to manage and improve their processes. One such powerful methodology is Six Sigma. Developed by engineers at […] The post Best of: Six Sigma in Project Management appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.
Clint Padgett – Project Success
AUGUST 22, 2024
Episode Information: In the first part of this engaging conversation, Karyn Buxman discusses the common challenges in project management. She delves into the crucial role of communication, the importance of involving key team members in planning, and how to set realistic deadlines to avoid the pitfalls of overpromising. Karyn shares her insights on how humor and positivity can transform team dynamics and drive project success.
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital business landscape, Portfolio Management Offices (PMOs) and project & portfolio leaders face a multitude of complex challenges, including orchestrating enterprise change; prioritizing and executing on cross-functional investments; and the need for faster, data-driven decision-making. The exponential growth of AI and its new applications is a game-changer.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 21, 2024
Project management has moved from applying to only a few industries to being almost universally embraced. It’s understandable. Any business that has a project that has a start and end date, which produces a deliverable, benefits from project management. That includes project management for professional services. Before explaining why, first we’ll define project management, professional services and the relationship between the two.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 21, 2024
Dans cette vidéo, je vous explique ce qu'est une User Story, son origine dans l'Extreme Programming, et pourquoi elle est cruciale pour délivrer de la valeur aux clients tout en améliorant la communication d'équipe. Origine : Les User Stories viennent de l'Extreme Programming, un framework agile centré sur la valeur client. Exemple : Une User Story typique : "En tant qu'élève, je souhaite me connecter à mon espace personnel pour consulter mes notes.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 23, 2024
"The supreme misfortune is when theory outstrips performance"Leonardo da VinciAnd then there's this: During the technical and political debates in the mid-1930's by the FCC with various engineers, consultants, and business leaders regarding the effect, or not, of sunspots on various frequency bands being considered for the fledgling FM broadcast industry, the FCC's 'sunspot' expert
Online PM Courses
AUGUST 21, 2024
Variations, scope creep, and gold plating are three similar, but overlapping, terms. Let’s untangle them. And let's not forget White-gloving! The post What’s the Difference? Variations, Scope Creep, and Gold-plating appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 20, 2024
What is Smartsheet? It’s a popular project management software that takes the familiarity of a spreadsheet and tries to super-size it. This is a smart move. Most businesses use spreadsheets but complain about their complexity and limitations when it comes to work management. But when asking, “What is Smartsheet?” do users get the answers they want if they’re looking for project management software?
Scrum.org
AUGUST 21, 2024
Die Vorteile von Working-Agreements liegen auf der Hand: Sie machen den Arbeitsprozess transparent und ermöglichen dadurch, dass Scrum Teams auch Verbesserungen identifizieren können. Working-Agreements fördern psychologische Sicherheit. Erst wenn jedes Mitglied im Team weiß, was von ihm erwartet wird, wird es sich sicher fühlen. Dann ist es bereit, auch Risiken einzugehen.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 19, 2024
Back in yesteryear, I recall the first time I had a management job big enough that my team was too large for line-of-sight from my desk and location.Momentary panic: "What are they doing? How will I know if they are doing anything? What if I get asked what are they doing? How will I answer any of these questions?
The IIL Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
By Dr. Marshall Goldsmith August 21, 2024 It is always a great time to reflect upon life and determine what really matters to you. Take a deep breath. Take a deeper breath. I want you to imagine that you are 95 years old. Before taking your last breath, you’re given a great gift: the ability to travel back in time–the ability to talk to the person who is reading this article, and the ability to help this person be a better professional and lead a better life.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
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