Wed.Nov 20, 2019

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Project Timeline

Workamajig

A project timeline is a key part of any project manager’s arsenal. Learn how to make one in this article. Where does your project currently stand? How much work has been completed? How much remains to be done? A project timeline answers all these questions. It visualizes the project’s progress, letting anyone - even laypeople - get a better understanding of the project.

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The Top 5 Blockers To Your Productivity (And How To Hack Each One)

Trello

Does the idea of following an agenda, bullet journaling, or even sending calendar invites make you want to run screaming into the night? Me too, actually. Despite this, I still became a productivity pro and managing editor of a blog literally about productivity.

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Increasing Efficiency With Critical Path Project Management

Techno-PM

Critical Path Project Management Completing projects on time is easier said than done, as every team leader can attest. That's why it's important to implement useful methodologies such as critical path project management to meet deadlines. And, it's based on the critical path method (CPM) used in multiple industries, from aerospace through to software development.

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6 Ways a Morning Routine Can Make You More Productive at Work

ProjectManager.com

Have you ever felt like your mornings go to waste? Suddenly you’re glancing at the clock, and it’s almost lunchtime—and you have no work to show for the time that has gone by? Many business professionals struggle with this because they don’t have a good morning routine in place. A morning routine can make you a better individual, both personally and professionally!

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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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Certification for Project Managers – 5 Tips | Video

Online PM Courses

Project Management is an excellent career. But organizations want a short-hand to know what you know. That's where qualifications come in handy. The post Certification for Project Managers – 5 Tips | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Enthusiastic users and more: 4 strategies to make your software introduction a success

Inloox

Over the years we have seen many implementations of project management software in companies. And although the basic conditions were often identical (similar project sizes, the same software, committed project managers, etc.), not all projects are successful in the long term. Therefore, we asked ourselves what project managers do differently in successful software implementations and identified a number of success factors.

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AgilePgM manual tabs

Henny Portman

HWP Consulting received the ATO and trainer accreditation to give AgilePgM training classes. AgilePgM will be part of our Agile Programme Management training where we blend AgilePgM and Leadership into one training (There are still some open positions for the March 10-11, 2020 class I give together with Björn Prevaas (In Dutch. See: [link] ). I am happy to announce that as of now, AgilePgM candidates can make use of a simple aid to quickly find your way in the official AgilePgM manual during e.g

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The Subject Matter Expert (A Misunderstood Product Owner Stance)

Scrum.org

What is a Subject Matter Expert? The Subject Matter Expert or SME is the expert in telling you how stuff works. Product Owners that favor this stance are a blessing and a curse. When you bring relevant domain knowledge to the Scrum Team, they can make more informed decisions and create a better plan to achieve (Sprint) Goals. It can also lead to a single point of knowledge, and rather than taking the stance of the Story Writer and forgoing discussion, this stance manifests itself as micro-m

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Why ‘work from anywhere’ may just be the productivity boost your organization needs

Runrun.it

In this comprehensive article on work from anywhere , we’ll delve into: The price we pay for an unhealthy premium on “productivity” What is working from anywhere, anyway? Why work from anywhere is good for employees Why work from anywhere is good for employers too Best practices for work from anywhere setups The essential role technology plays in work from anywhere arrangements.

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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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Is Product Owner Accountable For Return On Investment (ROI)

Scrum.org

Is Product Owner accountable for Return on Investment (ROI)? The answer is YES, The Product Owner is accountable for ROI.The most frequent question I get while teaching, mentoring or coaching product owners is — how do I calculate ROI when I don’t even know cost of a sprint? If as a product owner, if you do not know the investment for each sprint and expected return how do you prioritize backlog and engage stakeholders?

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The Gatekeeper (A Misunderstood Product Owner Stance)

Scrum.org

What is a Gatekeeper? The Gatekeeper is the single point of contact between the Scrum Team and the outside world. The Gatekeeper tends to block all connections between the Development Team and its stakeholders; all communication goes through him/her. The Gatekeeper may be acting as or really being an important Product Owner, because (s)he has to answer all the Development Teams’ questions, but really not having much time for the team.