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How to Conduct a Risk Assessment for Your Project

LiquidPlanner

One of the biggest challenges of project management is dealing with risks and opportunities. How do I build a work breakdown structure if I don’t know what’s going to be a problem down the road? How do I build my team if the challenges are unknown? How do I effectively leverage good news? The difference between success and failure can come down to proper management of your risks and opportunities.

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3 Reasons why transparency is key to being a team leader in 2018

Celoxis

In too many companies & large institutions, it’s common to see the classic, old-fashioned style of leadership in teams. Information flows up the hierarchy and decisions flow down. The people at the lower rungs of the ladder, like a mushroom, are kept in the dark and fed a bunch of crap.

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"Off the cuff" is a better style

Musings on Project Management

Every project manager speaks to groups in public. it goes with the territory. But, what happens if someone drops in unexpectedly and an off the cuff briefing or speech or speaking opportunity portends? If this is not your strong suit, here's some worthy advice from John Coleman writing at the hbr.org network blog: Define a structure: The pressure of extemporaneous remarks comes from.

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Project Management for Entrepreneurs: Basic Tools for Successful Projects

Project Bliss

If you’re an entrepreneur or consultant who feels overwhelmed and wants to have more control over your work, project management can be a big help to your startup or consulting work. “But isn’t that just more work to do?” you ask. Not necessarily. Using some smart approaches can save you time and money if you can work more efficiently.

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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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The 4 Scrum Ceremonies Made Simple. A Quick Guide To Scrum Meetings

The Digital Project Manager

Scrum ceremonies are important elements of the agile software delivery process. They are not just. The post The 4 Scrum Ceremonies Made Simple. A Quick Guide To Scrum Meetings appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Agile Project Management With Scrum or Kanban (2018 Guide)

PM Basics

Agile Project Management is common for Software Development and Telecommunication industries. Nowadays, it is a prerequisite for a PM role. But! There is no standardized agile project management approach. It is different in different companies. However, I would like to share my framework that described a possible application of Agile Project Management.

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4 Project Management Apps You’ve Been Missing Out On

Teamweek

Project managers have unique skills and responsibilities that can be reinforced when using effective project management software. There are many options out there for those seeking a good project management app. Sites like Asana, Basecamp, and Trello are popular choices, but if you’ve never looked further than those three project management apps, you’re missing out.

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Post Implementation Review and Post Project Review Template

Techno-PM

What is a Post Implementation Review? A post implementation review or a post project review is conducted after the completion of a project. It is a process to identify if the project was successful by evaluating how effectively the project was managed, if the objectives and goals were met, if the project was within scope and budget and to capture lessons that can be referenced for future projects.

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How Marketing Agencies Stay Productive: Ailsa Duncan of Adeo

Boost by Brightpod

This week we feature Ailsa Duncan CEO of Adeo. Adeo Group are a leading UK web design and development agency.

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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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TeamGantt Is 2x Faster Now | TeamGantt

TeamGantt

As a project manager, your job relies on your ability to move quickly. Find out how our recent updates help you get as much done as possible each day.

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How Marketing Agencies Stay Productive: Russ Powell of Red Hot Penny

Boost by Brightpod

This week we feature Russ Powell, Head of Marketing of Red Hot Penny. Red Hot Penny are digital agency professionals who devise tailored online marketing strategies using paid and organic search, Digital PR and social media.

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3 Reasons why transparency is key to being a team leader in 2018

Celoxis

In too many companies & large institutions, it’s common to see the classic, old-fashioned style of leadership in teams. Information flows up the hierarchy and decisions flow down. The people at the lower rungs of the ladder, like a mushroom, are kept in the dark and fed a bunch of crap.

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How Marketers Stay Productive: Rhys Adams of Squeek

Boost by Brightpod

This week we feature Rhys Adams, Founder of Squeek. Squeek helps you discover the best talent to support your next project.

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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.