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Uncovering the Benefits of Clear Risk Statements

Project Risk Coach

Clarity can help project teams gain better insight into potential threats and opportunities. This shared vision is essential for team members to understand how their involvement can help achieve project goals. Improve Risk Evaluations How can an individual or a team evaluate a poorly defined risk?

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How to Recover A Troubled Program

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There’s only one thing worse than being told bad news, and that is being told about bad news late. When a program is failing, you should define the problem and potential solutions, and alert stakeholders at the first sign of trouble, according to LeRoy Ward, Executive VP at ESI. Bring in technical specialists as required.

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Assembling a Stellar Product Development Team for Business Success

Wrike

In today’s competitive business landscape, having a stellar product development team can make all the difference between failure and success. Building a team of talented individuals who possess the right skills, expertise, and mindset can foster innovation, drive growth, and ultimately propel your business forward.

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Ad Hoc Project Management: The Art of Chaos and Confusion

MPUG

Forget about creating a project plan, defining objectives, or setting realistic timelines. Spontaneity Over Strategy Ad hoc project management relies on impulsive decision-making and last-minute changes instead of carefully thought-out strategies and well-defined goals. Lack of Planning Ad hoc project management epitomizes “winging it.”

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Practical Fibonacci: A Beginner's Guide to Relative Sizing

Scrum.org

A traditional or Waterfall software development lifecycle includes a long and detailed planning period to define requirements before beginning development. In an Agile approach, the developers only know enough to get started–they don’t know everything needed to complete an item. Ab solute vs. Relative Sizing.

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Harnessing the Power of the Muses: How Ancient Inspiration Fuels Modern Project Management

MPUG

Similarly, Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, reminds project managers of the importance of fostering a positive team culture and maintaining morale, even in challenging times. Define Your Project Vision (Calliope): In Greek mythology, Calliope is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. .”

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How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

And in no particular order we start with: Mark Phillips Mark Phillips High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision. The vision becomes a touchstone for difficult discussions with stakeholders, a path to unity for all project participants and a guide post for decision making with your team throughout the project.

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