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The following article is the first of four in a series on ‘Project Business’ and is authored by Daniel Bévort. MORE
Before you can accomplish your goals, you need to plan how to reach them. A work plan creates a clear path to those desired outcomes. Along that path will be resources, constraints and other elements that need to be identified. MORE
Webinar: How to Create a Project Risk Management Plan Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Time: @ 10am PST / 11am MST/ 12pm CST / 1pm EST. register now. The post The Project Risk Management Quiz appeared first on Project Risk Coach. Personal Development Uncategorized MORE
Could your work intake and demand management processes use some sprucing up? Have no fear, the Savvy PMO is here! MORE
As project managers we all have those times that come up where one project or activity takes up most or all of our time. It’s a PM way of life – it can’t be helped. MORE
The kanban board is easily one of the most popular work management tools available at the moment. If you’ve used one, it’s not hard to see why. Kanban boards are visual tools that keep teams flexible, productive and focused on continuous delivery. It’s a more efficient way to manage workflow. MORE
Talk Overview. Markets are changing faster than typical strategic planning cycles can support. Additionally, digital strategies are increasing interdependencies and exacerbating the strain on execution. Strategic planning often falls short because it’s not as fluid as it needs to be. MORE
Does your organization handle large, complex technical projects? Do you have diversely skilled project teams assigned to those projects? How about overloaded project managers? Are they juggling several projects at once? MORE
What is Kantree? Read on to discover how Kantree works—what problems it can help you. The post What Is Kantree? Detailed Overview & Explanation Of Kantree Features appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Tools Tools Agile Tools Planning Tools PM MORE
I’ve been doing some research for my new book and I’ve been struck by how many people are writing about ‘the future of work’. But so many things that are referenced as ‘the future’ are already here. AI, automation, robotics – these are all things that exist in the tools you probably already use. MORE
There is no question that project success is hard to achieve. More than 50% of all projects are usually considered failures by someone to some degree using some yardstick. Surveys generally put project failure rates between 46% and 57%. Not good. not encouraging. MORE
If you’re not a project manager, you are probably unaware of scope management. I was wrapping up phase one of a complicated infrastructure project. We were installing a large Storage Area Network (SAN) to handle all the U.S. MORE
Learn how to think better by using productive thinking approaches with Tim Hurson’s book Think Better – An Innovator’s Guide to Productive Thinking. MORE
You know how it goes—you’re a few months out from a deadline, and your team isn’t anywhere close to finishing the project. You’re quickly running out of budget and time, and you’re starting to stress. Should you tell the stakeholders, or wait a little bit longer? MORE
Do you want to see a project budget example? A real one. The one that comes from practical experience ? Then, you are in the right place! Project Budget is a tool that calculates the total funds authorized to execute the project. MORE
If you are using Wunderlist, it must be disheartening that the big bad wolf named Microsoft is closing the Wunderlist down. Over the years Wunderlist which was funded in 2010 had a strong following and was considered a good to-do list. MORE
Minutes help with communication at work – they ensure people have a common understanding of what the meeting was about and what they should be doing next. In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 tips for taking effective meeting minutes. MORE
It was Rudyard Kipling who popularized the idiom “law of the jungle” back in 1894, and ever since I was a kid falling asleep to passages of Jungle Book , I’ve been fascinated by everything jungle. MORE
I realize we often don’t get to deal with the fantasy world much in project management. MORE
Agile is all the rage, and for good reason. It’s effective, it works, and it works effectively. Yes, agile methodology can bring such good results that we’ll repeat ourselves three times.) MORE
In 1962, NASA launched the Mariner 1 as their first attempt to send a spacecraft to Venus. However, shortly after it launched, the rocket veered off course and was forced to self destruct. The cost? 135 million (in today’s dollars). The issue? A missing hyphen in the code. Free Test Plan Template. MORE
Most of what I like to write about is from the project manager’s perspective. And I always maintain that communication is the #1 priority of the project manager. MORE
TrustRadius has already done the work in compiling a list of the best project management software , according to end-users; but not all of them require the same scale of management or growth-optimization tools. MORE
Steven Covey introduced the concept of Quadrant II activities—working on things that are important but are not urgent. Planning is a powerful Quadrant II activity that can save you time and energy. Think about the future so you can make better decisions in the present. MORE
How often do your team meetings start with this question: Productivity MORE
What are resources? They’re everything you need for a project. That includes people, places and things. In other words, resources are essential. MORE
According to Gallup’s study that analyzed more than 10,000 projects, Only 2.5% of companies complete their projects successfully. Most projects exceeded the deadline or budget. MORE
AIPMO is developing the first ‘leading’ international PMO standard based on a combination of research findings and expert knowledge. MORE
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
You know how it goes—you’re a few months out from a deadline, and your team isn’t anywhere close to finishing the project. You’re quickly running out of budget and time, and you’re starting to stress. Should you tell the stakeholders, or wait a little bit longer?
Project Risk Coach
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Webinar: How to Create a Project Risk Management Plan Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Time: @ 10am PST / 11am MST/ 12pm CST / 1pm EST. register now. The post The Project Risk Management Quiz appeared first on Project Risk Coach. Personal Development Uncategorized
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The Lazy Project Manager
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
The following article is the first of four in a series on ‘Project Business’ and is authored by Daniel Bévort.
Girl's Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
I’ve been doing some research for my new book and I’ve been struck by how many people are writing about ‘the future of work’. But so many things that are referenced as ‘the future’ are already here. AI, automation, robotics – these are all things that exist in the tools you probably already use.
Speaker: Nir Eyal
Ever get the feeling the world is full of too many distractions? Research shows the ability to stay focused is a competitive advantage, in work and in life. However, in an age of ever-increasing demands on our attention how do we stay productive and stay sane? In this webinar, Nir provides research-backed, practical advice, and memorable strategies for managing distraction and our time. Nir Eyal shares findings of his five years of research into how to master what he calls, "the skill of the century," the power to be "Indistractable."
The Digital Project Manager
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
What is Kantree? Read on to discover how Kantree works—what problems it can help you. The post What Is Kantree? Detailed Overview & Explanation Of Kantree Features appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Tools Tools Agile Tools Planning Tools PM
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Project Bliss
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Learn how to think better by using productive thinking approaches with Tim Hurson’s book Think Better – An Innovator’s Guide to Productive Thinking.
Project Risk Coach
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Steven Covey introduced the concept of Quadrant II activities—working on things that are important but are not urgent. Planning is a powerful Quadrant II activity that can save you time and energy. Think about the future so you can make better decisions in the present.
Brad Egeland
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Does your organization handle large, complex technical projects? Do you have diversely skilled project teams assigned to those projects? How about overloaded project managers? Are they juggling several projects at once?
Girl's Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Minutes help with communication at work – they ensure people have a common understanding of what the meeting was about and what they should be doing next. In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 tips for taking effective meeting minutes.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in their own ecosystem. He'll also go over metrics we can use to measure the health of our ecosystems as we build more resources for innovators.
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
The kanban board is easily one of the most popular work management tools available at the moment. If you’ve used one, it’s not hard to see why. Kanban boards are visual tools that keep teams flexible, productive and focused on continuous delivery. It’s a more efficient way to manage workflow.
Leading Agile
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Talk Overview. Markets are changing faster than typical strategic planning cycles can support. Additionally, digital strategies are increasing interdependencies and exacerbating the strain on execution. Strategic planning often falls short because it’s not as fluid as it needs to be.
PM Basics
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Do you want to see a project budget example? A real one. The one that comes from practical experience ? Then, you are in the right place! Project Budget is a tool that calculates the total funds authorized to execute the project.
Brad Egeland
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
There is no question that project success is hard to achieve. More than 50% of all projects are usually considered failures by someone to some degree using some yardstick. Surveys generally put project failure rates between 46% and 57%. Not good. not encouraging.
Speaker: Marina Foglietta-Tereo, Head of UX Research, AXA Insurance
People often think of UX research as a tactical approach to improve the usability or visual appeal of a digital product. While good research will certainly validate an existing design, using it for validation alone would be like using your iPhone solely to tell time! Join Marina Foglietta-Tereo, Head of UX Research at AXA Insurance, as she explores the unrecognized organizational, cultural, and strategic benefits of an in-house, central and mature UXR team.
Henny Portman
FEBRUARY 22, 2020
AIPMO is developing the first ‘leading’ international PMO standard based on a combination of research findings and expert knowledge.
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
What are resources? They’re everything you need for a project. That includes people, places and things. In other words, resources are essential.
Trello
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
How often do your team meetings start with this question: Productivity
Online PM Courses
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Milestone or Deadline? Of all Project Management tools, none is as simple as a milestone. I'm often asked the difference between milestones and deadlines. The post Milestone or Deadline? What’s the Difference? Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses. Project Management Tips video
Speaker: Vivek Bedi, Product Expert and Keynote Speaker
Every company is (soon to be) a technology company. Undergoing digital transformation is the key to succeeding in this digital era - but the process isn’t all innovation and shiny new tech. Join Vivek Bedi, a product expert with 18 years of experience across Fortune 100 companies and startups alike, as he shares his expertise on how to strike the right transformation balance and change your product mindset.
Brad Egeland
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
As project managers we all have those times that come up where one project or activity takes up most or all of our time. It’s a PM way of life – it can’t be helped.
Planio
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
In 1962, NASA launched the Mariner 1 as their first attempt to send a spacecraft to Venus. However, shortly after it launched, the rocket veered off course and was forced to self destruct. The cost? 135 million (in today’s dollars). The issue? A missing hyphen in the code. Free Test Plan Template.
Taskque
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
According to Gallup’s study that analyzed more than 10,000 projects, Only 2.5% of companies complete their projects successfully. Most projects exceeded the deadline or budget.
TrustRadius Project Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
TrustRadius has already done the work in compiling a list of the best project management software , according to end-users; but not all of them require the same scale of management or growth-optimization tools.
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How can project planning that stretches over months or years remain relevant and account for new ad-hoc activities that arrive every day?
Proggio
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Agile is all the rage, and for good reason. It’s effective, it works, and it works effectively. Yes, agile methodology can bring such good results that we’ll repeat ourselves three times.)
Brad Egeland
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Most of what I like to write about is from the project manager’s perspective. And I always maintain that communication is the #1 priority of the project manager.
MPUG
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
It was Rudyard Kipling who popularized the idiom “law of the jungle” back in 1894, and ever since I was a kid falling asleep to passages of Jungle Book , I’ve been fascinated by everything jungle.
ProProject Manager
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
If you’re not a project manager, you are probably unaware of scope management. I was wrapping up phase one of a complicated infrastructure project. We were installing a large Storage Area Network (SAN) to handle all the U.S.
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Planview
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Could your work intake and demand management processes use some sprucing up? Have no fear, the Savvy PMO is here!
Binfire
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
If you are using Wunderlist, it must be disheartening that the big bad wolf named Microsoft is closing the Wunderlist down. Over the years Wunderlist which was funded in 2010 had a strong following and was considered a good to-do list.
Brad Egeland
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
I realize we often don’t get to deal with the fantasy world much in project management.
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