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3 Things that stop you making the right decision

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project managers want to make the best decisions for themselves, the project, and the project team. In order to do so, project managers must be aware of biases. Based on experiences, people can come to different conclusions when presented with the same scenario and that’s where biases come into play. Project managers make decisions all the time, by the hour, minute, or even second.

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Google Sheets Kanban Board Template: Manage Workflows Online

ProjectManager.com

A kanban board is a project management tool that manages workflows and processes using two key elements: kanban cards, which represent tasks, and kanban columns which divide the kanban board vertically to represent steps or stages of completion for them. When first invented in 1940, kanban boards were analog tools that could be made with pen and paper.

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Build your Kanban board with Azure DevOps

Scrum.org

The realm of Agile development is ever-evolving, with new tools and philosophies emerging to streamline and enhance the workflow. As someone deeply entrenched in this world, I've found that embracing these changes can dramatically improve how we manage projects. Azure DevOps has become a cornerstone of my Kanban philosophy, offering unparalleled flexibility and visibility into our workflows.

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Project Data Visualization

Velociteach

A picture is worth a thousand words. Projects can generate a lot of data. Large, mature organizations generally have the tools to capture, store, and analyze this information effectively. However, small and less mature organizations and those leading non-traditional efforts often lack the tools, practices, and experience. I teach project fundamentals classes to non-traditional project […] The post Project Data Visualization appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Vel

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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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The Future Project Culture: Inspiring Leadership By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner

International Institute for Learning

The Future Project Culture: Inspiring Leadership By Dr. Harold Kerzner and Dr. Al Zeitoun Abstract In this White Paper, we will tackle a few elements to start the dialogue on what “Inspiring Leadership” could mean and why it is critical to drive and motivate future generations, including the youngest people alive today, generation Alpha. Leadership of the future is more about the art of connectedness.

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Unlocking Value with the Sprint Review: A Sample Sprint Review

Scrum.org

Some teams using scrum, hold their sprint review event to demo what was completed. Help unlock the power of this event keeping the words of the scrum guide in mind "The purpose of the Sprint Review is to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations." Setting the Stage When coaching teams on the sprint review, it is crucial to establish a format that fosters feedback on both current accomplishments and upcoming work.

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Team Building: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

PM Times

These days many, if not all, of our projects are performed by cross-cultural teams. Not only do members come from different national and ethnic cultures, but they come from cultures based on mindset (for example progressive and conservative, woke and anti-woke), generational attributes, socio-political influences, corporate environments, and more. Teams are vehicles for getting things […] The post Team Building: A Cross-Cultural Perspective appeared first on Project Management Articles, We

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10 Common Management Challenges Solved by Scrum

Scrum.org

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. 1. Unclear Priorities Challenge : Teams often struggle with prioritizing tasks effectively.

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Insightful Guide to Workload Analysis: How to Assess Team Efforts & Master Proficiency

GanttPRO Project Management

Effective project workflows contain many important factors and elements, including detailed workload analysis. This analysis serves as a first-aid kit for companies that strive to provide a well-balanced work environment […] The post Insightful Guide to Workload Analysis: How to Assess Team Efforts & Master Proficiency first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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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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AI in Marketing Approvals: A Powerful Assistant, But Not a Replacement

Admation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer in marketing, but its integration into the world of marketing approvals requires a thoughtful approach. While AI offers undeniable benefits, navigating marketing compliance, streamlining marketing approval workflows, and ensuring the human touch remain paramount. Let's explore how AI can enhance marketing review and approval processes while adhering to regulations and leveraging marketing project management software.

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Be the tree

Brett Harned

I spent last week in California with my family. After a busy winter, spring break in Joshua Tree sounded refreshing and exciting, and it certainly did not disappoint. Something about Joshua Tree inspires and calms me. It might be the slower pace and simple ruggedness of desert life. That, combined with the vast desert and open sky for miles? Incredible.

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Digitizing Deployment: Enhancing Solar Development

Sitetracker

In solar development deployment operations management systems enhance coordination, streamline decision-making, sidestep pitfalls, optimize processes across project teams, and speed up projects. The post Digitizing Deployment: Enhancing Solar Development appeared first on Sitetracker.

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Stakeholder vs Shareholder - Definitions, Comparison

ActiveCollab

Understanding the difference between stakeholders and shareholders is crucial in the business world. Shareholders own a piece of the company through stock, directly influencing its value. Stakeholders, encompassing a broader group, have various interests in a company's performance beyond financial gain. This blog will explore these distinct roles and their impact on corporate decision-making, highlighting how each contributes to a company's success.

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Acclaim Projects Helps Deliver Innovation Projects on Time and on Budget

This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

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Your guide to enterprise project portfolio management (EPPM)

Wrike

Your large organization will have many different projects on the go at any given time. To handle the vast scale and variety of projects at an enterprise level, standard project management methodologies and tools just won’t cut it. Instead, enterprises are much better served by project portfolio management. Rather than focusing on a single project at a time, portfolio management enables you to plan, oversee, and manage large groups of projects centrally.

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