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6 Things your Project Client expects from you

Inloox

The importance of the client in the project The client is the person or organization that should be your focus throughout the project. The success of your project is not only determined by objective criteria, but more importantly by the subjective assessment of the client. If they are dissatisfied with the result of the project and their expectations have not been met, you can consider the project a failure.

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Best Microsoft Planner Alternatives of 2022 (Free & Paid)

ProjectManager.com

If you’re in the market for a software tool that can help simplify task management, then you’ve probably explored Microsoft Planner. It’s a task management tool that’s part of the larger Microsoft universe, which includes Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project. So why are so many looking for a Microsoft Planner alternative? It might seem as if Microsoft has cornered the market in project management until you take a closer look.

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Minecraft Scrum - 3 Years of Teaching and lLarning

Scrum.org

“The Minecraft experiments.” This is how I refer to each of the 4 times we are in the game within the course. Minecraft creates an immersive world, so players see each other at work, building structures and learning the controls. It is as if you were there with them in the metaverse, building a world in the future. The use of the game enables conversation around teamwork and individual growth.

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Project Management and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

International Institute for Learning

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Recently, I conducted a webinar on PM 2.0/3.0: The Future of Project Management. During the Q&A session that followed, I was asked if PM 4.0 (which I am now researching and will be publishing shortly) would include a discussion of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) applied to project management. I was also recently interviewed by a person working on a graduate degree, who asked what I believed would be the relationship between project management and AI in th

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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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Minecraft Scrum - 3 years of teaching and learning

Scrum.org

“The Minecraft experiments.” This is how I refer to each of the 4 times we are in the game within the course. Minecraft creates an immersive world, so players see each other at work, building structures and learning the controls. It is as if you were there with them in the metaverse, building a world in the future. The use of the game enables conversation around teamwork and individual growth.

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Employee Engagement and Professional Scrum - Part 3 of 5

Scrum.org

In this post we will cover questions 4-6 of the Gallup Q12 Engagement Survey , and how they can be addressed through Professional Scrum. Question 4: In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work. This question from the Gallup Q12 engagement survey is one that many managers struggle with. I will tie this back to Professional Scrum in a moment, but first, a general tip for anyone looking to improve their team’s scores on this question: Not everyone likes to b

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Reaching New Heights in Project Management

International Institute for Learning

By Alan Mallory. Successful projects are a lot like mountaineering expeditions. To navigate the volatile and increasingly turbulent environments we operate in, project managers need to be diligent in continuously assessing project conditions, and able to adjust course when needed. Summiting the world’s highest peak was a monumental project. In addition to the physical and mental preparation, our expedition to the summit of Mount Everest required two years of planning and two months of climbing t

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How can the Scrum Master support the Product Owner?

Scrum.org

While talking to numerous Scrum Master over the last few years, I came across a concerning pattern. Although, we have Scrum Guide and other complementary resources, many Scrum Masters, especially those starting out, struggle with the interpretation and ideas on how to help their Product Owners on day to day basis. Below, you can find some examples on how I work with Product Owners, as well as citations from Scrum Guide, which help me navigate between support, and not doing something that’s their

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A Vital Focus in These Turbulent Times!

International Institute for Learning

By Brandon Vargis. Each year on October 10 th , the World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental health and its staggering social and economic impact. It aims. to destigmatize the subject and help shine a light on data suggesting a surge in this global concern. All of us in organizations (small, medium or large) need to be aware of and take action in solving this “quiet but threatening” crisis.

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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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Employee Engagement and Professional Scrum - Part 4 of 5

Scrum.org

In this post we will cover questions 7-9 of the Gallup Q12 Engagement survey, and how they can be addressed through Professional Scrum. Stay tuned for the 5th and final instalment, coming soon!! Question 7: At work, my opinions seem to count. We often refer to “Professional” Scrum being simply Scrum, but with an emphasis on the Scrum Values. While there are some concrete elements of the Scrum framework that address the “my opinions seem to count” question, we need look no further than the value

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IT SUPPORT TICKET

Techno-PM

What is a support ticket? A support ticket is a record of a problem or issue created by a customer or end user and submitted to a support team or customer service department. The ticket generally includes information such as the customer or end user's name, contact information, a brief description of the problem or issue, and any supporting documentation or screenshots.

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The Efficiency Trap

Scrum.org

Many people choose to do things efficiently, because they probably assume that it is the best way to be successful and that it is the best way to get the highest value with the least amount of effort. But substituting efficiency for effectiveness makes things worse instead of better. The fact is that efficiency and effectiveness are two different things.

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Business Analyst Vs Project Manager: Key Differences To Know

The Digital Project Manager

Chances are, if you’re considering a career in business, you’ve come across the terms “business analyst” and “project manager.” But what’s the difference between the two? And which one should you aim for? In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between business analysts and project managers, so you can make an informed decision […].

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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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How To Make Time Go By Faster For Increased Productivity?

nTask

We all can relate to the days at the office when time begins to slow down, and it feels like the day is becoming never-ending. Well, we all have been there. A lot of times, the workdays can feel stagnant. As if the entire course of time slows down and the air around you simply […].

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Get the Right Attitude Through Gratitude

International Institute for Learning

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Waterfall won the war with Agile!

Scrum.org

Agility and self-organisation were beaten to a stalemate by hierarchy and command & control. We must fight back but can't do that while continuing to frame complex red practices in a complicated blue context. Why am I writing this: I see people suffering in an oppressive toxic Alpha model org, and I know it would be better in a Beta model org. I want to help people change.

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