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Understanding the mismatched is another benefit of long-lived, stable teams

Kiron Bondale

In his latest book, Talking to Strangers , Malcolm Gladwell writes about the problems which can result when we expect that there is alignment between how people act and how they really feel internally. Gladwell call this the transparency problem and provides multiple examples to illustrate the challenges we face when we assume that what we see is what we get.

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Project Planning Process: Navigate the Many Steps You Need

Online PM Courses

The project planning process can be daunting to a new project manager. And to one with experience too. There are so many components, and steps to take. The post Project Planning Process: Navigate the Many Steps You Need appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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All About the Capacity Line in Project Web App

MPUG

I had an interesting discussion with a colleague recently about how Project Online calculates the Capacity values for resources shown on the Capacity Planning page in Project Web App. As a result of this conversation, allow me to provide you with a brief overview of how Project Online calculates the Capacity values for each resource individually. Capacity , by the way, represents the resource’s commitment to project work.

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Issue-Free Projects Are the Exception, NOT the Norm

Bridge the Gap Consulting

I enjoy being part of project management panel discussions. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, someone asks a question or talks about a situation that blows your mind! In a recent panel discussion, one such comment came up. This person asked us how many of our projects have had issues because according to her PMO manager, NO project should EVER have issues if you’ve planned sufficiently.

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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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Sometimes, you have to fire your client

Musings on Project Management

Are you an independent practitioner? In the US, 1/3rd of the workforce are independents. An amazing proportion to my way of thinking. One of the advantages -- and at the same time, one of the hazards -- is that you get to fire your boss; and, you even get to select your boss. This essay gives a few pointers for the newbie independents -- know when to hold'em; know when to fold'em.

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