Mon.Aug 31, 2020

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4 Steps for More Effective Meetings

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We all know the problem: We spend far too much time in stuffy conference rooms, discussing problems, listening to people’s opinions, brainstorming products and strategies. Countless gurus have advocated for the benefits of reducing the time spent in meetings, of the number of meeting attendees, and even of meetings in general. The truth is, some meetings are necessary and if done right they are simply the best way to exchange ideas, form plans and make decisions.

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20 Questions New Scrum Masters Should Ask Their Teams to Get up to Speed

Scrum.org

TL; DR: 20 Questions a New Scrum Master Should Ask. Twenty questions for you — the new Scrum Master — that fit into a 60 minutes time-box. Start learning how your new Scrum Team is currently delivering the product and get up to speed: from Product Backlog forensics to metrics to team challenges and technical debt. Download a printable template for your convenience.

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How to Network: Building Business Relationships That Feel Authentic

Project Bliss

Knowing how to network doesn’t come naturally for most pople. But networking – and building business relationships – is one of the most valuable things you can do for your career. After all, your network can help you grow in your career. And often in ways you can’t even know yet. But sometimes knowing how to network can be tricky.

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The Scrum Values from the Scrum Master’s perspective

Scrum.org

Values drive behaviour. Therein lies the importance of the Scrum Values, for different people and roles involved in Scrum. Having explored the Scrum Values from a Product Owner perspective and from Stakeholders perspective , I want to now consider the Scrum Values from the Scrum Master’s perspective. . . . Commitment. Scrum Master commit to implement agility and enact the agile principles through Scrum.

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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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Building a Culture of Trust and Belonging

Binfire

Studies have consistently shown that companies that encourage a positive and strong culture perform better compared to those that don’t. This is not a surprise as a strong culture encourages collaboration and communication and enhances inclusivity. It also fosters a sense of pride and belonging, which in turn improves loyalty, motivation, and hard work. .

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How to Use the Delphi Technique

Project Risk Coach

In today's article, I'll test your understanding of the Delphi Technique. We'll also explore the technique, when you might wish to use it, and how to facilitate this process. Which of the following statements describes the Delphi Technique most correctly? The Delphi Technique is used: A. In face to face meetings when experts need to share their opinions.

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Top Tips for Organizing Kanban Cards

Wrike

If you’re a fan of the TV comedy Silicon Valley then you may recognize Kanban boards used by the show’s fictional Pied Piper team as they tried to complete a revolutionary project. But organizing Kanban cards in real life may look a little different for you than they did in the HBO hit. Here’s everything you need to know about what Kanban cards are, what goes on them, and how you can maximize the impact of your Kanban card board with Wrike’s project management tool. .

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Considering How We Think

Project Management Essentials

We are living in interesting times. All countries are struggling to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Societies are challenging their histories of racial and social injustice. Fundamental beliefs are being scrutinized. Considering how we think and understanding our cognitive biases will be essential as we adjust to this “new normal.” What we consider to be “true” may need to be revalidated.

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10 Lessons for Navigating Workplace Relationships from Esther Perel

Teamweek

“We take home to work and we take work home,” begins Esther Perel in her newest podcast series, How’s Work? Perel is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author who is perhaps best known for her work on romantic relationships. In this podcast, however, she brings her expertise on modern relationships to the workplace. Through unscripted, one-time counseling sessions with co-workers and co-founders, Perel introduces the “relational dowry” of expectations, behaviors and anxieties that

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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