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The Principle of Calculated Risk

Musings on Project Management

"In carrying out the task assigned. you will be governed by the principle of calculated risk. which you shall interpret as avoidance of [risk] exposure. without good prospect. as a result of such exposure. of greater [benefit]" (*)Admiral Chester Nimitz to his subordinate admirals, Battle of Midway, June, 1942"You will be governed by the principle of calculated risk"What does.

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Your How-to Guide for Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Reviews

nTask

Weekly, monthly, and annual reviews are a major element of the Getting Things Done methodology brought forward by David Allen. Getting Things Done is a methodology aimed at improving personal productivity that helps you tackle life and work in the most efficient way possible. The Getting Things Done work-life management system alleviates any overwhelming feelings or habits you may have and replaces them by instilling focus, clarity, and confidence.

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Understanding DevOps for Agile Transformation at Scale w/Matt Van Vleet

Leading Agile

Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Spotify. Soundcloud. RSS. What is DevOps? How does it tie into the LeadingAgile model? How do we deal with the complications it presents when we apply it at scale? In this week’s podcast, LeadingAgile Chief Transformation Officer Matt Van Vleet joins Dave to answer all of these questions along with a general primer on DevOps in Agile Transformation.

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A Guide to Project Controls

Wrike

Project managers rely on project controls to plan, monitor, and control projects. But what are project controls and why are they a smart strategy for PMs? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of efficiently gathering and analyzing data to achieve consistently high ROI every time, no matter what you’re working on. Keep reading to discover some key definitions, benefits, and components of project management control, plus some tips on how to implement them. .

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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ITSM and PPM top tips to take into 2021

Henny Portman

By Mark Smalley, Erika Flora, Christian F. Nissen, Barclay Rae, Akshay Anand, David Cannon, Ruth Murray-Webster, Henny Portman . 2020 brought big changes to the IT service management (ITSM) and project portfolio management (PPM) practices. These changes allowed practitioners to learn many valuable lessons and to take them into 2021. For this, key industry leaders have shared their essential takeaways from 2020, and a forward look to top tips to take into 2021.

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Portfolio Management Trends Heading into 2021

PM Times

Written by: Lindsey Marymont As we close the books on the chaotic year that was 2020, it seems we are all taking a collective sigh of relief.

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Best Workfront Alternatives of 2021

nTask

Workfront is a popular SaaS tool that provides you with a fully-fledged online work management solution. The Workfront software provides a range of solutions for your company or organization. These solutions include workflow management , project management , portfolio management , task management , and resource management. However, while the software is a popular choice among many it may not be the right choice for every organization.

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Effective Task Management Strategies for a Productive Year 2021

nTask

No matter what you are working on, whether it is a project you are doing solo or working with a team you are bound to be engulfed by a load of different tasks that need to be completed. However, managing these tasks efficiently is a feat in itself. That is why you need to adopt different task management strategies to help streamline and simplify the entire process.

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