Wed.Sep 13, 2017

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The Project Manager’s Little Book of Cheats [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This article, The Project Manager’s Little Book of Cheats [Book Review] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. “There’s no such thing as cheating in project management,” writes Beth Spriggs , “but if there were it would be this book.”. I’ve covered it in sticky notes. I love books that are practical and applicable, and this is both. It’s also funny and a quick read.

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It’s time to introduce a selection process for project sponsors

Ron Rosenhead

In our book “Strategies for Project Sponsorship” (published by Management Concepts) we made the suggestion the company should be making every effort to interview for project sponsors. Not external candidates, but internal ones. Strategies for Project Sponsorship published by Management Concepts. Now as we suggested in the book, “if your company has a strong project management culture this idea is entirely plausible.

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Case Study: How TimeCamp Helps Entrepreneurs Be More Productive? An Interview with Warwick Brown!

TimeCamp

We all know how hard is to overcome struggles of being an entrepreneur. They learn from the mistakes along the way, still trying to improve and be perfect in what they do, working hard to prove yourself. But today, thanks to the wide range of tools and apps designed to streamline the workflow, launching the business or being a manager is much easier and smarter!

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How Active Collab Simplified Our Content Marketing Process

ActiveCollab

Read how Izaak, a digital marketing executive from AppInstitute , uses Active Collab to keep content marketing processes running smooth. I’m Izaak, I work as a Digital Marketing Executive in the Marketing Department at AppInstitute, one of the leading app builders on the market. Our product allows users to build their own apps without coding. Content Marketing is what drives a huge amount of growth for our business.

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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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TimeCamp’s Top Articles for Freelancers!

TimeCamp

Today’s article is not really an article!

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How Marketers Stay Productive: Sven Kapudija of The Basetrip

Boost by Brightpod

This week we feature Sven Kapudija, Founder of The Basetrip. The Basetrip allows travelers to find, explore and compare information for over 650 cities and 2.

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Is Your Candidate a Good Cultural Fit for Your Organization

ActiveCollab

The secret to low employee turnover is the same as the secret to the long-lasting relationship and can be summed up in one word: compatibility. It isn’t enough for an employee to be satisfied with their job - the company has to be happy with the employee as well. Essentially, what company has to do before it hires someone is to determine if a certain individual is a good cultural fit.

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Project manager interview questions you should be prepared for

Resource Guru

I’m no stranger to project manager job interviews. Between full-time job searching years ago and chats with agency owners for contract work now, I’ve had my fair share of discussions about my experience, work style, philosophy, and project history over my career. While interviews can be a tedious exercise, they’re also a great time to be able to evaluate the company you might be working with and the position you’re hoping to be hired for.

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Is Your Candidate a Good Cultural Fit for Your Organization

ActiveCollab

The secret to low employee turnover is the same as the secret to the long-lasting relationship and can be summed up in one word: compatibility. It isn’t enough for an employee to be satisfied with their job - the company has to be happy with the employee as well. Essentially, what company has to do before it hires someone is to determine if a certain individual is a good cultural fit.

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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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10 Steps to a Kickass Project Kickoff: A Checklist for Project Managers

Wrike

With the start of fall and a new football season, we can’t help but notice the similarities between kicking off football and kicking off new projects. The contracts have been signed, hands shaken, and you’re now officially hired to lead a new project. Get ready to roll up your sleeves — now the real work begins! . Similarly to football, the success of a good project is determined by a productive kickoff meeting.

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Is Your Candidate a Good Cultural Fit for Your Organization

ActiveCollab

The secret to low employee turnover is the same as the secret to the long-lasting relationship and can be summed up in one word: compatibility. It isn’t enough for an employee to be satisfied with their job - the company has to be happy with the employee as well. Essentially, what company has to do before it hires someone is to determine if a certain individual is a good cultural fit.