Wed.May 23, 2018

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When projects go wrong and it's the worst possible moment

Susanne Madsen

​A project is a unique undertaking that’s full of risk and uncertainty, because it has never been done before in that exact way. Project management, as a discipline, is a response to this ambiguity. It’s a way to control the unknown. Just consider the most important techniques we use as project managers: we define scope, analyse requirements, plan and estimate work, add contingency, manage risks, track changes and check the quality.

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Lean/ Agile Adoption in IT Services

Digite

Digité products have been the core execution platform for many IT service companies in India. We have a leadership position in the market, given that 4 of the Top 5 India based IT service companies use our products. In my position within Digité, I have often interacted with senior leadership in these organizations about Lean/Agile adoption. Their customers have often pushed them in this direction, often driven by a desire for flexibility in requirements and reduced timelines.

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Setting the Expectation

Velociteach

The time has come. The Project Management Professional (PMP) has officially changed over to the sixth edition and with that, comes many questions. One of these questions is what has Velociteach done to adapt to the change? Part of being a great project manager is being able to adapt to change—not only adapt but to […] The post Setting the Expectation appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Comment on We cannot communicate – it’s hopeless by Steve

Ron Rosenhead

HI Ron, Communication management is vital for any organization irrespective of its size. It contributes to achieving the company’s overall objectives as well as creates a positive and friendly environment. An effective communication process within the organization will lead to an increase in profits, high employee satisfaction, and brand recognition.

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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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What is Strategic Project Definition? | Video

Online PM Courses

If a project definition defines your project, what is a Strategic Project Definition? Dr Mike Clayton is founder of Online PM Courses.com. Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes. Project Management in Under 5. What is Strategic Project Definition? You may also like… What is a Project Definition? What is the Primary Project Hierarchy?

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Book of the Month

Herding Cats

In came across The Order of Time in Science , 4 May 2018. It looked interesting on the surface from the review. The author also wrote Seven Brief Lessons on Physics which I haven't read. This book approaches some fundamental questions about the nature of the universe. . Things like" "why do we remember the past and not the future?" "Do we exist in time or does time exist in us?

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