Alan Parker Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Introduction The Monitoring & Controlling phase is about keeping an eye on progress and actively adjusting strategies and actions to align with project goals. Monitoring & Controlling helps project managers address potential risks proactively, manage changes, and ensure that the project adheres to its schedule and budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2® is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile ® allows for agile frameworks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. In the Planning phase, the project manager also defines internal and external communications.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a project manager, I have delivered many complex initiatives, from re-platforming a consumer products website to doubling the size of a line of business. My most successful projects have one thing in common; I used an agile approach to deliver them. The Project Management Process. * Tips for Agile Delivery .

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM The quest for methodologies that offer efficiency and agility has never been rockier. Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

Software Review 52

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NimbleWork

JUNE 10, 2024

Project management has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades, driven by technological advancements, evolving methodologies, and shifting workplace dynamics. Technological Advancements One of the most significant changes in project management is the advent of technology.

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re used to shipping features and new products, IT project management (ITPM) probably isn’t on your radar. IT project managers play a critical role in ensuring their company’s IT capability is dependable, up-to-date, and secure. Jump to a section: What is IT project management? The 5 phases of IT project management 1.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

The mission of a project portfolio manager is clear enough: maximize the business benefits of projects. In this article, you’ll learn the top 5 key considerations and knowledge areas under which the main criteria for managing a project portfolio can be grouped. How to execute the approach, that’s where the devil lies.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. Using a risk breakdown structure (RBS) is how you prepare for the unexpected. A risk breakdown structure is great for identifying and prioritizing risks so you know which will be more or less impactful. The Four Categories of Risk in a Project.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 31, 2024

At the end of each chapter, you get a technical guide with the practical implementation of AI (ChatGPT, Bard, Claude.ai). the last two chapters focusses on AI tools for project management and looking ahead. Building and managing teams AI reshapes recruiting onboarding, providing a swift, fair, and personalized experience.

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Productivity Land

MAY 30, 2023

Engineering administration plays a crucial role in driving project success by integrating engineering principles with effective management strategies. These professionals are responsible for creating project budgets, managing workflow efficiency, and assigning tasks to team members.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. Some examples of marketing strategies that can be part of a marketing plan are online advertising, email marketing, content marketing, social media management, events, etc. Review your Marketing Plan.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

and Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, MBA, PMP We have all attended project management workshops, conferences, and symposiums. We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. What we ended up learning was about the present state-of-the-art of project management and what the future might look like.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. In the Planning phase, the project manager also defines internal and external communications.

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Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 399

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

On June 30th Christopher Handscomb and I presented a webinar based on our joint research on the topic of the value of enterprise agility. Firstly, I see Enterprise agility - building an agile organizational system - as being all about creating resilience and sustainability over time. CH - I’d like to add a couple of points.

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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2020

Technology alone won’t solve the problem. In an effort to curb productivity leakage, some managers are turning to software to monitor their people. The NY Times ran a piece which suggested that demand for online monitoring tools have surged. Standard planning and management approaches don’t work in such environments.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 13, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of procurement in your projects, feeling overwhelmed by the daunting task of managing numerous suppliers and contracts? Check out this comprehensive guide and equip yourself with the knowledge to manage procurement confidently.

Technical Review 52

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Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Controlling 109

Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

In contrast to traditional project/program/portfolio managers dealing with individual projects/programs/portfolios, the role of a CPO is more strategic, he or she is a member of the executive board and oversees all project-related activities and their connection with an organization’s business strategy. What organizations require a CPO?

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Alan Parker Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Introduction to Software Development and Management Purpose The fundamental purpose of software development and management practice is to ensure that software applications meet the diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders. These needs encompass functionality, reliability, maintainability, compliance, and auditability.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

ProjectManager.com

JULY 20, 2023

Project management consultants don’t only add value to a project, but they can help introduce project management processes to any team. It’s a great career transition for current project managers to consider. What Is a Project Management Consultant? What Is a Project Management Consultant?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. Attach your project plan/schedule].

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Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In the world of project management, uncertainty is an ever-present element that can greatly impact the success or failure of a project. It is essential for project managers to understand the nature of uncertainty and how it manifests in various forms. This uncertainty can impact project timelines and deliverables.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

One of the biggest challenges of every project manager is project constraints. Hence, it’s important to know all possible constraints, their influences on each other and the project management tools that address those constraints. Classic Project Management Constraints. An Extended Approach to Constraints in Project Management.

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Technical Review Software Review Sustainability Risk Management 358

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W. Features: XYZ Electronics includes innovative features in their smartphones, such as advanced camera technology and long-lasting battery life. Value: High.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 30, 2024

However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. This post examines the difference between ROI and Lean-Agile metrics, It identifies the key metrics of each, and the drivers behind those metrics. Value is delivered in small increments over time.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

October 4, 2023 We take it for granted that, as time passes, the project management issues and challenges we had in the past have been resolved and the focus is on new project management problems. This is now happening because of the growth in project management applications. This is not always the case.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing 88

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

Project management is methodical, but change is not. If changes are requested, the change control board shows how those changes are managed with the least amount of disruption to the project’s plan. A change control board is sometimes referred to as a change review board. This is why projects have a change control board.

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Henny Portman

APRIL 21, 2020

The second part puts the people and organizational dimension in the spotlights and the last part emphasizes on technology and architecture aspects. As a next step you have to analyze your application portfolio (criticality of application, level of investment in application, preferred frequency of change, technology stack).

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. I say, “Bring it on!”

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI Technical Review 88

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to manage complex projects in an increasingly fast-paced and digital environment? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of integrating new technologies and leading remote teams? Digital project management is a skill requiring competency in our technology-driven workplace.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2021

Job ads for Scrum Master positions reveal great insight into an organization’s progress on becoming agile. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 29k other subscribers. Red Flags: A Sign of Cargo Cult Agile or just on Organization at the Beginning of the Agile Transition?

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 8, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Have you ever wondered how top project managers deliver complex projects on time, even when unexpected changes and challenges arise? It is an essential aspect of project management that involves defining, sequencing, estimating, and allocating resources for activities to ensure timely project completion.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

PRINCE2 is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile allows for agile frameworks.

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MPUG

JUNE 12, 2024

As a long-time project manager, I used this process to my advantage all the time. In this article, I want to talk about this critical project management process, project phase gates. Sadly, nowadays, I am seeing that more and more project managers ignore or don’t utilize them on their projects. I mean, it is 2024.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Dr. Harold Kerzner What is meant by project management complexity or project complexity? The Early Years of Project Management The birth of modern project management practices was heavily oriented around projects that were initiated based upon well-defined requirements that were known at the onset of the project.

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Technical Review Risk Management Executing Governance 88

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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