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The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

There’s a hugely successful book that you’ve probably heard of and may have read called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. It identifies seven habits that can help people be more effective in personal and professional environments. But what habits apply specifically to successful project managers? Well, let’s start by acknowledging the value of good habits in general.

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A new era of project management for service companies

Runrun.it

Until the mid-2000s, it was very difficult to hear about agile project management methods. The most modern IT teams in more flexible companies were probably testing these methods in software design and maintenance. After over ten years, we can only hear of agile methods. If you do not have agile principles in managing your projects, […]. The post A new era of project management for service companies appeared first on For Managers | Personal Development Hacks.

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Agile 2018 wrap up

Zen Project Management

I'm on my way home after spending the week at Agile2018. It's been a great conference. I reconnected with old friends, met some new ones, and attended some great presentations. Monday's keynote was Dom Price (@domprice) from Atlassian. He shared how Atlassian tracked team health via their playbook. One interesting statistic he shared was that 78% of people don't trust their team mates.

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How to be an Effective Team Leader

Teamweek

Being a leader isn’t for everyone. There are lots of people out there that would much rather follow orders than give them. But, that’s not you. You may be new to project management , or you could just be looking to better your practices. Regardless, you clicked here to learn how to be a team leader. You’re taking the initiative to better yourself, and that’s a step in the right direction.

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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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Marketing Automation Eliminates Manual Work

ActiveCollab

As you all know, automatization is a process in which machines replace human labor, typically those repetitive tasks that computers can perform faster than humans. This was one of the founding principles of ActiveCollab - automatization should take care of as much boring busywork as possible so that we can focus our time and efforts on doing Real Work.

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10 New Books to Add to Your 2018 Fall Reading List

LiquidPlanner

I’m not sure when summer got the reputation for being the least stressful time of the year. I, for one, find the endless heat and sunshine exhausting. There are so many social events to coordinate, and there never seems to be enough time to just relax. I am daydreaming of Fall—when I can enjoy a bit of sweater weather and a good book. Looking ahead at all of the great reads releasing in the upcoming months, here’s what made my list: Nonfiction.

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5 Ways to Improve Sales and Marketing Collaboration

GanttPRO Project Management

Imagine yourself in a kayak frantically paddling down the river. You’re in a race and need to cross the finish line faster than anyone else. But you’re not alone: you […].

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From Active Chaos to ActiveCollab

ActiveCollab

Xhilarate is an experiential branding firm that creates visual brand expressions that engage, excite the senses, and inspire business growth. We are experts in branding, interactive design, immersive storytelling, and cultural engagement. Each of our partners brings over 20 years of branding experience across a range of industries. We help craft brand stories, create brand expressions, and establish experiential brand connections with our client’s employees, customers, and investors.

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5 Ways to Improve Sales and Marketing Collaboration

GanttPRO Project Management

Imagine yourself in a kayak frantically paddling down the river. You’re in a race and need to cross the finish line faster than anyone else.

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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