ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
What are soft skills and why do project managers need them to lead a project to a successful end? All those questions and more are answered by Jennifer Bridges, PMP, in this project management training video. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – Critical Soft Skills for Project Managers. The skills required of project managers are many.
nTask
MARCH 22, 2019
The Gantt Chart has become one of the most critical tools for project managers in various industries. According to Capterra, some of the major industries employing Gantt charts include education, finance, marketing, IT and construction. What is a Gantt Chart? Gantt charts provide a visual overview of the project at hand, which facilitates quick yet effective project planning, management and monitoring.
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ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
Synergy might be one of the original buzzwords, but that doesn’t mean it’s not without value for you and your management style. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains how synergy can help your management. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – What Is Synergy, and How Can It Help My Management? Jennifer said that synergy, like any buzzword, can turn people off.
Leading Agile
MARCH 22, 2019
Whitepaper Lead a Structured and Disciplined Agile Transformation Download Now. In order to achieve business Agility, Agile has to be applied in a certain context. You have to be able to form the right kinds of teams, build the right kinds of backlogs, and produce working, tested increments of product. The problem is that this context doesn’t exist in larger, more complex enterprises.
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ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
Whether a disaster is man-made or of natural origins, if you don’t react quickly then it’ll get worse. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to make a disaster recovery plan. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Make a Disaster Recovery Plan. Disasters happen, Jennifer said, but recovery must be planned. Just like any plan, a disaster recovery plan is made up of pieces.
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ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
People love to monitor everything, from their weight to their finances, so it’s only natural that managers want to monitor daily progress on their projects. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Monitor Daily Progress as a Project Manager. Jennifer said she’s surprised how upset some people get when asked how their project plan is progressing.
Project Management Resource Network
MARCH 22, 2019
As you and your team determine what plans and documents to use during your project, it is helpful to have a checklist to keep track of the progress. . To understand project plans and project documents, it is good to start with the basics of what are plans and documents? Because projects are temporary endeavors they need project managers and teams to develop structure and processes.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
If your project is failing, how do you know whether to end it or push on? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, helps you make the right decision. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Know When to Kill a Project & Cut Losses. When determining whether a project is worth continuing or if it’s a lost cause, Jennifer said project managers need to focus on losses.
Project Management Resource Network
MARCH 22, 2019
As a project manager, most project team members are not going to be your direct reports. You can’t just order the work to be done and expect it will be completed. What will help get the activities finished on time, under budget, and within scope is to have a motivated team. There is a lot written about how to motivate others and how people motivate themselves.
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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
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
Starting your own business is a major project. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you the five things you’ll want to think about before you start. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – 5 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Business. Jennifer said she’s an entrepreneur at heart and that she loves working with people who are starting a new business.
Project Management Resource Network
MARCH 22, 2019
For those who want to be certified project managers, getting your PMP takes time to learn and understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), spending many countless hours leading projects and passing a challenging four hour exam. All of it is well worth it if being a professional project manager is your goal. For others, leading projects is not a full time job.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
The only constant in a project is change. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows how important it is to stay flexible as a manager. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Stay Flexible as a Manager & Why It’s Important. When talking about flexibility, Jennifer said, she means being ready and able to change and adapt to different circumstances.
Sitetracker
MARCH 22, 2019
You probably have noticed more EV charging stations in parking lots and on the side of the road. We are seeing a major overhaul in the transportation sector. The US is the world’s second-largest producer of greenhouse gases with transportation creating the largest share of emissions. Some states, like California, are leading the electrification charge to combat our emission output.
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ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
Technology can be utilized to help you get more done. If you’re falling behind on your tasks, Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how task automation can help. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to use Task Automation to Get More Done. Jennifer said she loves technology and was excited to show how tools can help make project management more productive.
PM by PM
MARCH 22, 2019
What is the way to success in the PMP exam? How to find the path that can take you crack the certification test with flying colors? In today’s article, I am sharing exam passing experience of one of the Reddit users. He could not pass in the first attempt. But he persevered with hard work, […]. The post How To Find Way To Success In The PMP Exam?
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
Time is one of the triple constraints, and possibly the most difficult to manage. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to deal with time limitations in a project. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – What to Do When You Need More Time (But Can’t Get Any). Jennifer opened with the fact that managing a project is controlling the triple constraint of cost, time and scope.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 22, 2019
If you want to encourage, inspire, motivate and fuel your team, leadership by example is one of the best ways to get buy-in and build trust. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains further in this short tutorial video. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Effectively Lead by Example. Leadership is a topic that people can never get enough of.
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You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.
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