Thu.May 18, 2017

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They are “Lessons to be Learned”, not “Lessons Learned”

Leading Answers

The suggestions, observations and ideas we capture at retrospectives are not Lessons Learned. That would imply we have already learned from them and will not make that mistake again. Instead, they are Lessons-to-be-Learned which is subtly different but stresses the most important part, which is we now need to learn something. Learning involves several steps.

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4 Strategies to Prepare for Industry 4.0

LiquidPlanner

Robots operating autonomously on factory lines, drones delivering packages to doorsteps, 3D printed organs working alongside our own. Just 15 years ago, these ideas may have sounded like plot lines out of a sci-fi novel. Today, they’re in the news. It’s evident that we’re on the precipice of something big. Industry 4.0, the term being used to describe these innovations in manufacturing, IT, and materials, will lead to sweeping changes.

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Waste not, want not: how projects can drive reductions in waste

Green Project Management

I recently watched the first episode in a three-part series on waste produced by the government broadcaster in Australia. The War on Waste (check it out here:) examining various aspects of waste and how Australia’s waste significant amounts of money and produce the fifth largest producer of municipal in the world, producing over 52 million […].

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Five Immutable Principles of Project Success and Estimating

Herding Cats

Let's start with a fundamental principle of all project management. Risk Management is How Adults Manage Projects - Tim Lister. All risk comes from Uncertainty - reducible uncertainty and irreducible uncertainty. [1] No uncertainty No Risk. . If you're not managing risks You're not managing the project. In order to manage risk - and act as an adult when spending other people's money - you must estimate many aspects of the project.

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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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Why is Project Management Important?

The Digital Project Manager

‘Why is project management important?’ is an interesting question that clients sometimes pose. They’ll ask; ‘Can’t we just brief the team doing the work and manage. The post Why is Project Management Important? appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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How I alienated a key stakeholder in the first week of a new job

Fix my Project Chaos

A couple of years ago, I started a new job with a great company that was doing a lot of exciting projects. I was thrilled. As part of my induction I was to meet with each of the business team leaders to gain an understanding of what their teams did and any issues they had. […]. The post How I alienated a key stakeholder in the first week of a new job appeared first on Fix My Project Chaos.

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10 Project Management Skills to Possess for Every Project Manager

GanttPRO Project Management

Any project manager, in case he or she wants to be successful, should be all-in-one person. It does not only include professional skills, knowledge and overall background. It also concerns […].

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How I alienated a key stakeholder in the first week of a new job

Fix my Project Chaos

A couple of years ago, I started a new job with a great company that was doing a lot of exciting projects. I was thrilled. As part of my induction I was to meet with each of the business team leaders to gain an understanding of what their teams did and any issues they had. […]. The post How I alienated a key stakeholder in the first week of a new job appeared first on Fix My Project Chaos.

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10 Project Management Skills to Possess for Every Project Manager

GanttPRO Project Management

Any project manager, in case he or she wants to be successful, should be all-in-one person. It does not only include professional skills, knowledge and overall background.

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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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Rest More and Do Less to Improve Your Productivity

Brightwork

I have a confession to make: I love being busy. Evidence includes a long to-do list; an even longer list of ideas; a (very) well-walked dog and active weekends running ‘errands’. I’m already stockpiling books for my next vacation! Like most people, I like feeling engaged, busy, occupied. One task done, let’s start the next one quick! Over time, I came to associate this constant hive of activity with professionalism, effective time management, and accomplishment.

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