Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Product Owners are a critical role in the Agile methodology, but what does a Product Owner do? This blog post will discuss the day-to-day activities of this position and explore how these responsibilities help create successful projects. We’ll also look at some of the benefits and challenges that come with being a Product Owner. By understanding more about what it takes to be an effective Product Owner, IT Professionals, Quant Professionals, Financial IT professionals and those working in Wealth

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 11, 2023

The airline travel debacle that unfolded through late December affected millions of travelers, and recovering from it will materially impact at least one airline’s financial health. The unexpected but anticipatable weather events that impacted flight schedules triggered staffing challenges and ultimately caused thousands of cancellations. This was a classic example of an exaggerated ripple effect plaguing planners and project managers across all industries.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

. Several years ago, I was the Scrum Master for a team working on a technology product. Two of the team’s Developers told me they would like to try pair programming. . At the time, I had no idea what pair programming was. The Developers explained that pair programming is a software development technique where two programmers work together at one workstation.

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nTask

JANUARY 11, 2023

As the workplace evolves, so does the way we work. More and more, people are working from home, with flexible hours, and multiple jobs. This has led to a lot of confusion about what it means to be successful at work. Is it important to have a fixed schedule, to always be in work mode, […].

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Are you sick and tired of wasting your precious Agile "Transformation" budget? What questions could you explore as you send out RFP's, RFQ's, interview partners and write SOW's? Watch this video to learn 9 questions you can ask potential Agile "Transformation" partners so you stop wasting your "Transformation" budget. .

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Yuval and Ryan discuss the role of the Scrum Master in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and how it may differ from the role of a Professional Scrum Master. They mentioned that in some organizations, Scrum Masters are treated as project managers or team leaders, which is inconsistent with Professional Scrum. They also mention that SAFe highlights the challenge of identifying who in an organization should take on the role of Scrum Master and how it should be viewed in terms of leadership moving f

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nTask

JANUARY 11, 2023

A successful team relies on effective team leadership. Without strong team management skills, a company will struggle to achieve its goals. As a manager, it’s essential that you have the skills to lead a team. You need to understand and learn the different types of leadership and develop skills that suit your team and personal […].

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

By Mario Ebro. View Part 1 to this article here. “Mentalization is to understand your own and others’ mental states that lie behind actions and behavior” 1. In the theory of mentalization, we understand mental states as emotions, thoughts, intentions, wishes, needs, assumptions, bias, etc.”. Five exercises to get you started with mentalization. There are many tools and exercises that enable the development of mentalization.

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nTask

JANUARY 11, 2023

Do you know what types of planners are available on the market today? If not, you’re not alone. Even experienced entrepreneurs can get confused by all the different types of planners out there. In this post, we will introduce you to the five main types of planners and their purposes. After that, we’ll give you […].

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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PM Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

This past year has been a bit of a respite from the chaos of the last couple of years as many people have settled into working from home, in the office, or some combination. We seem to have arrived at a new normal, at least as it relates to where we’re physically working. Fortunately, much […]. The post Top Business Trends to Watch for in 2023 appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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nTask

JANUARY 11, 2023

No project goes off without a hitch – that’s why project scope management (PSM) is so important. The role of project scope management (PSM) in projects has been consistently growing in importance over the past few years. This is due to the fact that PSM helps to ensure that projects are completed on time, within […].

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 11, 2023

By Mario Ebro. View Part 1 to this article here. “Mentalization is to understand your own and others’ mental states that lie behind actions and behavior” 1. In the theory of mentalization, we understand mental states as emotions, thoughts, intentions, wishes, needs, assumptions, bias, etc.”. Five exercises to get you started with mentalization. There are many tools and exercises that enable the development of mentalization.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 11, 2023

In project management, the core methodologies reign supreme, and hybrid project management methodologies are often regarded as blasphemy. Your team either has to be predictive or adaptive (depending on what camp you’re in), and there’s no room for blurring the lines, lest you be exiled from the realm of pure project management methodologies. Project managers, […].

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

Have you ever looked at a bridge, building or structure of any kind and wondered, “how did they do that?” They did it with construction management. Construction is, of course, a project, one that tends to be long, complex and involves many different parties to deliver. In order to control all those moving parts, construction professionals use construction management for all project delivery methods.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 11, 2023

Would you like to be 47% faster at creating digital assets? In this article, I will try to explain in detail what is DAM, why implementing a DAM solution can help you achieve these numbers, and all the questions I believe are relevant to you as a curious human who is looking for some honest […]. The post What Is DAM (Digital Asset Management)?

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Online PM Courses

JANUARY 11, 2023

In Program Management 101, you'll learn what it is, its main disciplines, the Program lifecycle, and my top 7 Program Management principles. The post Program Management 101: Your Introductory Guide to Program Management appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 11, 2023

As a long time project manager I tend to preach that one of the keys to success in the role is organization. In fact one of my questions to people when I discuss organization is to open your inbox and tell me how many unread emails you have. There are typically two types of responses: […]. The post 3 Real-World Ways To Organize & Automate Your Email Tasks In Outlook appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Clint Padgett – Project Success

JANUARY 11, 2023

Episode Information: Clint has a conversation with John Zahurancik, President of the Americas at Fluence, a global leader in the clean energy transition and large-scale battery storage. During their discussion, the two chat about what Fluence does to improve power grids and systems, why you should create a culture where subordinates feel comfortable arguing with their superiors, and how to overcome problems through cross-discipline communication and collaboration.

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 11, 2023

By Deepak Bansal. How often have we tried to aspire for big ideas and caught ourselves embedded in the world of obligation? “I would love to, but.”, “ If only I could, … ” are the phrases around which our life rotates. Occasionally, we even go further and blame the current times for our dilemma. We feel that the age of immense information and many choices is consuming our ability to act on our options.

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Clint Padgett – Project Success

JANUARY 11, 2023

Episode Information: Clint has a conversation with Cathy Orquiola, West Region Vice President at PCL Construction. During their discussion, the two talk about the importance of being an “overcomer,” the benefits of PCL being an employee-owned business, and why cohesion is the most important part of team success. Plus, Cathy and Clint share in the struggle of parenting teenagers.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 11, 2023

Project scope is the single most defining aspect of your project. Not your goals, deliverables, or stakeholders. Together these pieces complete the puzzle that is finishing a project on time, within budget, and without overstressing your team. Defining what project scope is early on in the project life cycle and evaluating it throughout your project […].

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Wrike

JANUARY 11, 2023

Recording sales for your business is essential. Whether providing professional services , selling products, collecting rent, or accepting donations, you need a reliable and secure way to document and record the payment received. Without a receipt, the buyer and seller cannot establish or prove that an exchange of money occurred. Documenting your payments safeguards your business and minimizes any legal liabilities that may arise from not maintaining proper records.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 11, 2023

Having hundreds of applicants for your latest job post is a great problem to have. On the one hand, there are loads of people who want to work at your company, but on the other hand, now you’ve got hundreds of candidates to sift. The solution? A kickass candidate screening process for hiring awesome talent! Candidate screening is a tough nut to crack, but once you’ve read this article, you’ll be an expert.

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