Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 13, 2019
If you are in the project management (read: risk management) business, one of the best books that describes the philosophy and foundation for modern risk management is Bernstein's "Against the Gods: the remarkable story of risk". Between the covers of this "must read" we learn this bit: The essence of risk management lies in maximizing the areas where we have some control over the outcome.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 13, 2019
“Can a Development Team member be the Scrum Master?”. This is a common question in my Professional Scrum classes. It often comes up early when we are still learning the basics of the Scrum framework. And it comes up because people are already wearing two hats or are being told by their organizations that they will be. The short answer is: Scrum does not have a rule against fulfilling multiple roles.
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LiquidPlanner
AUGUST 13, 2019
Employers understand the importance of diversity in the workforce and with many organizations now employing five or six generations of employees, they have ready access to a diverse pool of mature and emerging talent that can bring enormous benefits to the business. However, this can also create challenges. How do employers motivate and engage multiple generations of staff members, from the older traditionalists and baby boomers through to Gen X, Y, and Z, when each has its own preferred style o
Scrum.org
AUGUST 13, 2019
Let’s start with a word of warning. This can be considered as a long article. To help you out, I divided the article into two parts. The first part contains my personal journey in becoming a Scrum Master, the second part includes recommendations for new Scrum Masters. Both parts can be read as separate articles. Don’t worry, I’m not going to track the readers that immediately scroll down to the section with recommendations….
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AUGUST 13, 2019
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Wrike
AUGUST 13, 2019
As a design studio manager, your top priority is to provide high-quality work to your clients — work that you’re proud to put your name on. But in order to pull that off time and time again, your internal operations need to be in tip-top shape. Refining and streamlining your own processes makes it easier to consistently deliver your best work. Yet making this happen can be a challenge. .
Admation
AUGUST 13, 2019
If you’re reading this, you’re seriously thinking about selecting and implementing marketing project management software. Why? Because the chaos of managing your marketing projects have got the better of you and your team, and you are looking for a solution to marketing project management challenges. Non-existent briefs, bottlenecks, slow email approvals and missed deadlines are just some of the reasons prompting you to update your tools.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 13, 2019
How common misunderstandings about the Scrum Roles prevent Scrum Teams to become effective. I am sure you have heard the saying “There is no ‘i’ in Team” before. For an effective Scrum team that statement makes perfect sense. On the flip-side, Scrum defines 3 distinct roles with very specific responsibilities and accountabilities. When roles are defined this way, there is a risk that gaps and gray areas emerge.
TimeCamp
AUGUST 13, 2019
Businesses around the world have gone crazy lately – and they have a good reason!
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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