Thu.Nov 15, 2018

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7 Logical Fallacies That Can Harm Your Decision Making (With Examples)

ProjectManager.com

Logic appears to have been thrown out the window nowadays. People act on their feelings, and feelings are fleeting, which means that we’re constantly shifting positions and getting nowhere in the process. A return to the rigors of logic and critical thinking can help solve a lot of the problems we face today, but people don’t always act in their own best interest.

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5 Steps to Create Technical Documentation That’s (Actually) Helpful

Planio

For as long as we’ve had tools we need help using (and language to talk to each other), we’ve had technical documentation. (Don’t believe me? The first example of technical writing in English dates back to the Middle Ages when Chaucer wrote a guide to the astrolabe—a device used for measuring the distance of stars). Technical documentation refers to any document that explains the use, functionality, creation, or architecture of a product.

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Stopping the Takeover: How to Manage Scope Creep

LiquidPlanner

It lurks as though it’s coming from the shadows. Its insidious presence looms, threatening to take charge of everything we do. It. Is. Scope creep. Scope creep is the tendency for software projects to grow beyond their original bounds. It arises naturally. For instance, a client will want more functionality for the same price, and a project manager will want to hold the line on costs and time delays.

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My Journey Toward Becoming a Professional Scrum Trainer

Scrum.org

Woohoo! Last week marked the official announcement from Scrum.org that I’m finally a Professional Scrum Trainer. I’m excited, amazed and incredibly humbled to join this community of professionals. In this post, I would like to share this journey. Perhaps it will inspire you towards a similar journey, or help you if you’re already on it. My journey up to this point.

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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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How Firefly Partners Manages a 100% Remote Team

Function Point

Jen Maceyko is the Managing Director with Firefly Partners , a digital agency that functions as a 100% remote team. While she was first in a client facing position, her move to a more operational role has meant putting a focus on increasing the productivity of the team while also promoting a culture of work-life balance. Read on to earn about her journey and be sure to listen to the live recording of the webinar.

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Coaching Tips for Project Managers and Their Teams

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

One of the hardest shifts in mind-set needed when moving from an operational to a project management role, is the letting go of the project tasks yourself. After all, you will have spent a number of years working in project teams and you performed tasks to a high standard, which helped you get that coveted project manager role. Deep down, you suspect that other people probably can’t do those tasks quite as well as you can, and for that reason, you are reluctant to let go.

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Failed Sprint (a definition)

Gunther Verheyen

Early in 2018, a translation initiative of the Scrum Glossary took off. It is amazing that there are currently 20 languages in the works. A new release is envisioned before the end of 2018. No deadlines though, no stress. “Failed Sprint” is not part of the glossary, although a definition might still be helpful.

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The Best Online Schedule Maker Software for Teams

Teamweek

Effective tech tools can change the way your team works. You will find that using an online schedule maker will make your team more productive and focused. As you take the time to review some of these tools, you’ll be able to determine which option will be best for you and your team. To take the guesswork out of the equation, we’ve compiled a list including ten of the best online scheduler maker software options for teams.

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How Marketing Agencies Stay Productive: Lynn Aitchison of After Digital

Boost by Brightpod

This week we feature Lynn Aitchison, Digital Marketing Manager of After Digital. After Digital is an award-winning strategic digital agency in Glasgow & Manchester. With over 20 years experience delivering award-winning results for clients worldwide.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

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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On-Boarding at LeadingAgile w/ Betsy Layman and Matt Smith

Leading Agile

LeadingAgile has grown significantly over the past few years. Along the way, we’ve found that one of the most critical elements of growing successfully is how we introduce new folks to the company and how we approach helping organizations Transform. . In this episode of SoundNotes, Dave is joined by Betsy Layman and Matt Smith—two of the latest additions to the LeadingAgile family.

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