The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 1, 2017

The following is an extract from my new book ‘How to get Fired at the C-Level: Why mismanaging change is the biggest risk of all’ in association with my friends at Tailwind Project Solutions – the extracts follow a series of 5 Challenges that I think every organisation should consider, and consider very carefully – this is the final of the five challenges: Invest in great project management skills – not just project managers.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 1, 2017

In the beginning, project management was formless and empty, and darkness was over the work breakdown structure. The Founders looked over the face of the startup and said all is good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day (metaphorically). Then the company grew and its teams were fruitful and multiplied. Projects competed for resources, and everything was late.

Logistics 101

Logistics Engineering Infrastructure Leadership 101

Redbooth

AUGUST 1, 2017

We’ve been talking with Amium users who are using the product to manage specific aspects of their jobs. From in-house designers, to marketing staff and freelance service providers, Amium helps them move forward on projects faster and more smoothly. In the fifth of our five-part series on Amium users, we talk to a marketing professional, “Marketing Mike.

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Hydra

AUGUST 1, 2017

What is knowledge transfer?

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Planning 66

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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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ActiveCollab

AUGUST 1, 2017

If you cannot tell the difference between “Someone is leading me” and “Someone is managing me”, you are gonna have a bad time. Even though leadership and management (as well as leaders and managers) are often used as interchangeable terms, the way these two approaches affect team culture, workflow process and overall results can prove to be quite contradictory.

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ActiveCollab

AUGUST 1, 2017

How to manage and lead creative teams so they are more productive and motivated? Coming soon.

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Brightwork

AUGUST 1, 2017

It goes without saying that timely, accurate project reports are paramount to successful project management. Whether you are checking project status, resource allocation, risks, or upcoming tasks, reports provide a single source of data to keep everyone on the same page. To help you maximize project reports, I have gathered nine useful resources covering a range of essential topics. 7 Benefits of Project Reporting: Let’s get back to basics.

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Risk Management Risk 28

ActiveCollab

AUGUST 1, 2017

How to deal with difficult employees and turn them into team players? Coming soon.

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TimeCamp

AUGUST 1, 2017

Online marketing has its ups and downs. It can be a great source of income if we are good at it and follow the changes on the market. It provides many opportunities for development – there are millions of companies on the web; there’s bound to be some that will be interested in our services. As we work, we constantly learn new things, broadening our knowledge and experience.

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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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ActiveCollab

AUGUST 1, 2017

What is team culture and how it impacts team performance? Coming soon.

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ActiveCollab

AUGUST 1, 2017

What is the best way to set up teamwork and communication in software development? Coming soon.

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Software Developers Software Development Software 28

ActiveCollab

AUGUST 1, 2017

How to set effective goals and encourage your team to be more productive? Coming soon.

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ActiveCollab

AUGUST 1, 2017

What is Kanban Project Management? Coming next week.

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