Tue.Sep 04, 2018

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The PM Skills You Can Forget About (And the Ones You Really Need to Know)

LiquidPlanner

What are the project management skills that you really need to focus on today? I hear from project managers every week who aren’t sure what skills they should be building on. So much of what you might have read about online or in project management books, or even be taught on training courses, is simply not aligned the skills we need to use every day.

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How to Succeed in the Gig Economy

ProjectManager.com

Whether you like it or not, the labor landscape has shifted. Over the last few decades the idea of working until retirement at the same company, where you earn that fabled gold watch, has been more fantasy than reality. But now, even landing a full-time position with benefits is becoming rare. We’re living in a time when the economy rewards companies that disrupt old ways to create new models that drive financial success.

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Asking for Project Management Advice

Project Risk Coach

I've observed scores of project managers through the years. Some manage projects with no input from others. Others are not afraid of asking for project management advice. How about you? Have you ever been lost without a GPS or map? Not sure where you are or how to get to where you want to be? I've been there. It's nerve-racking and embarrassing, particularly if you have passengers.

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Project Controls Simplified: How To Manage And Control Your Projects

The Digital Project Manager

What are project controls, and how can they help in risk management? Learn how to control projects by leveraging your existing project management reports. The post Project Controls Simplified: How To Manage And Control Your Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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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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Sprint Review

Scrum.org

El Sprint Review es una reunión de colaboración donde se busca “feedback” de todos los presentes fundamentalmente para crear transparencia sobre el incremento de producto y permitir la adaptación del “Product Backlog” el “Release Plan” si fuera el caso. El Sprint Review no es una reunión donde se aprueban los “Product Backlog Items” terminados. Si sucede de esta manera podría indicar falta de colaboración entre el “Product Owner” y el equipo de desarrollo durante el Sprint.

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Sprint Review (Spanish edition)

Scrum.org

El Sprint Review es una reunión de colaboración donde se busca “feedback” de todos los presentes fundamentalmente para crear transparencia sobre el incremento de producto y permitir la adaptación del “Product Backlog” el “Release Plan” si fuera el caso. El Sprint Review no es una reunión donde se aprueban los “Product Backlog Items” terminados. Si sucede de esta manera podría indicar falta de colaboración entre el “Product Owner” y el equipo de desarrollo durante el Sprint.

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3 Basic Project Fundamentals to Get Better Results

Project Management Resource Network

Do you occasionally lead projects? Do you want better results? Whatever results you are trying to achieve, whether it is leading a corporate initiative or even starting your own business, if you want better project results then you need to consider the following three basic project fundamentals: Results come from tracking activity and complying with end dates.

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Working With Time in Priority Matrix

Appfluence

The Importance of Time. No matter who you are, time is pretty important. However, depending on your situation, you may find yourself thinking about different aspects. For example, you might be concerned with due dates, or ‘when to do’ dates. Alternatively, perhaps time is important because you need to plan how much effort you will spend on a task.

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The international versions of the Scrum Values (September 2018 update)

Gunther Verheyen

In May 2013 I described how there is value in the Scrum Values. I included that text in my book “ Scrum – A Pocket Guide ” that was published in November 2013. Early in 2018 I updated my description slightly to be included in a revision of my book that I anticipate. A group of Scrum enthusiasts subsequently translated that updated version to different languages.

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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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The Remote Communication Cheat Sheet For Respecting @All Team Members

Trello

Turning on chat is how I go to the office, even though it is a very short commute.

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Looking for Alternative to Microsoft Teams? Here Are Top 5!

TimeCamp

Find Your Alternative to Microsoft Teams! There is no doubt that Microsoft is one of.

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7 Unlucky Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Make in a New Business

Proofhub

Starting a business at a young age is exciting, but also extremely challenging. Entrepreneurs are more popular than ever, and as a result, many young and eager professionals skip the corporate world and dive headfirst into entrepreneurship?—?many doing so before they are ready. This flood of young entrepreneurs can lead to a lot of poor decision making.

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Convergent Thinking vs. Divergent Thinking: Why Planning Isn’t Always the Right Thing to Do

Wrike

You’re overseeing a project and have all the pieces in place. Your detailed timeline is mapped out. You’ve set expectations with leaders and team members. You’re prepared to keep all the deliverables organized. Halfway through the project, a team comes to you with a suggestion—they think they’ve found a better way to handle a piece of the process. Your stomach drops into your shoes.

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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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4 Back-to-School Tips for Higher Education Marketers

Workzone

Do you remember the thrill of back-to-school shopping? Getting that perfect first-day outfit. Finding a backpack that can fit your Trapper Keeper #datingmyself. Figuring out which Starter jacket would make you stand out; my mom would smartly get me a second-hand one because why would a growing kid with evolving tastes need a new one? Some years, I’d rummage through Goodwill to try to get as many outfits as possible for a limited amount of cash.

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