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Why I Opted Out of a Senior Project Management Job

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There’s plenty written on why women don’t get the top jobs in project leadership – but there’s an assumption there that they want those jobs. I know many women do want to take senior jobs, and we do need to work at eradicating the reasons that cause talented, dedicated, knowledgeable women to miss out on promotions into upper management. But there’s something else at play here: the fact that for many women, life in a senior project delivery role just isn’t that appealing.

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The Confusion Over Risk

Project Risk Coach

Why are many project managers confused over risks? Why do some project managers include positive risks in risk management and others do not? Let's clarify what we mean by the term risk. Risk is a Choice Merriam-Webster defines risk as “the possibility of loss or injury: peril.” Most people think of risk as pure risk, as a possibility of loss. However, risk management has evolved to include a more holistic view that includes the potential for positive outcomes.

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Product Roadmap First Principles — Empower Scrum Teams, Align w/ Stakeholders

Scrum.org

It’s Product Roadmap Building Time Again! The end of 2020 is nearing, and it’s product roadmap building time again—at least for those companies that are still dedicated to the old command-and-control model. In the next few weeks, executives and (key) stakeholders will come together and define new functionality that they believe will meet business demands in 2021.

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Is It Okay to Eat in Front of the Screen?

Teamweek

Are you on the fence about the rules involving eating your meals while on a call? Read what managers and entrepreneurs have to say about Zoom etiquette and eating. It’s official: Zoom is the most downloaded app on the App Store in a quarter, with 94 million downloads. When lockdowns began all over the world, the video conferencing app hit the right chord with professionals who were suddenly asking each other, “Can everyone hear me?”.

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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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Scrum Master: Contract your Team!

Scrum.org

In this blog series I would like to address topics that relate to professional team coaching as well as Professional Scrum. In the course of becoming a Professional Team Coach, I noticed a lot of interesting topics for Scrum Masters who want to improve their coaching stance. . I'd like to note that models and terms I am using and discuss are not mine.

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PM, CEM, & Covid-19: Reflections – Part Two

MPUG

Collage by Jigs Gaton. In my previous article, PM, CEM, and Covid-19: Reflections – Part 1 , we left off discussing project management, a pandemic, and Critical Event Management—the perfect storm for one whopper of a lingering challenge. From within the eye of this storm, I hope to bring a bit more insight into the situation that we all find ourselves in today; that of, looking for management solutions and ways forward.

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Tips for Managing a Creative Team

Bridge the Gap Consulting

“Well, that conversation didn’t go as planned!” This is something I’ve said to myself a few times in my career when working with creative teams and team members (including very recently, working with a website & marketing team). Though I make it a point to customize my communication style to the person or audience, I openly admit I’ve fallen short in some categories, creatives being one of them.

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Web Conferencing Pricing Comparison

TrustRadius Project Management

There are many options for businesses to choose from when it comes to web conferencing, but as you narrow down your choice to a few software options, it can become difficult to determine which one is best. The most popular web conferencing tools range in price from free to $30.00 per month per user, with many options in between, so no matter what your budget is, there’s a good web conferencing tool for your business.

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The Story Of DPM Membership

The Digital Project Manager

The post The Story Of DPM Membership appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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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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Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams – Get Better Project Results | Video

Online PM Courses

Project Communication is too important. So, stop using telegrams! If you're too young to know what they are, they're an old fashioned way of communication. The post Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams – Get Better Project Results | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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What Is a PERT Chart in Project Management?

Wrike

In project management , there are a number of tools and techniques that can be used to plan, schedule, and coordinate tasks and resources. One of those tools is a PERT chart. But what is a PERT chart exactly and how does it help simplify complex projects? . This article will provide a thorough walkthrough of PERT charts within project management, including a comprehensive PERT chart definition, an overview of PERT chart advantages, disadvantages, and tips on how best to use a PERT chart for your

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ActiveCollab Monthly Updates: September

ActiveCollab

These months are all about ongoing projects. There are a couple of important areas we're tackling, and it takes time to get them right. Here's what we're working on: * My Work makeover * Notification bell * Storage add-on MY WORK We're launching the Early Access Program, and we're looking forward to hearing your thoughts. If you'd like to apply and be among the first to try out, CONTACT US!