Wed.May 19, 2021

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Construction Bids: Mastering Construction Bidding

ProjectManager.com

Construction projects are won by responding to solicitations or requests for proposals with a construction bid. It can often feel like a lot of work for possibly no return, but there’s a way to make a construction bid that doesn’t break the bank and sets your organization apart from the competition. Managing the construction bidding process and expanding your customer base without breaking the bottom line is a delicate art.

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The ‘Developers Code’ Fallacy — Making Your Scrum Work #9

Scrum.org

TL; DR: The Developers Code Fallacy — They Should Talk to Customers, Too, Though. There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. The Developers Code Fallacy starts with the idea that Developers are rare and expensive and should focus on creating code.

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A Day in the Life of a Project Manager (Real Examples)

PM Basics

Day by day schedule of a project manager. Day by day, I noted the significant events that happened on the project that I currently lead. . Here, I’ll describe all these events day by day. The best thing about it? I share tons of great tips, trick, and insights for real-world practical project management. Let get started! Monday: A Day in the Life of a Project Manager.

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Separation of Duties? Excuse for Billables? Lack of Experience?

Leading Agile

Warning: This is not legal advice; this is common sense advice ~ talk to your corporate counsel before you do anything. Max is not my friend’s real name. Max is mad. Actually, Max is furious. The latest report on software development from the organization’s consultant, a Big 4 Firm, concluded that his organization needed more separation of duties. For the last 2 years, Max’s teams have been attempting to implement Continuous Deployment, and every turn the implementation of Continuous Deployment

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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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Project242: Being Visible vs. Being Invisible

Bridge the Gap Consulting

Project242 (P242) is my journey to bike 242 miles in 24 hours, across the state of Minnesota on gravel roads, in August, 2021 (the Day Across MN, or the DAMN). I’ve found many lessons experienced riding a bike can be applied to our careers. In these posts, I will share the correlations. I knew I was in a bad situation. I couldn’t see 75 yards in front of me pedaling my bike at 17 MPH.

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Getting Started in Project Management – with Frank Turley | Video

Online PM Courses

Frank Turley helps aspiring project managers learn the craft and gain practical experience. We discuss getting started in Project Management. The post Getting Started in Project Management – with Frank Turley | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Why Experiment?

Scrum.org

People in organizations are often afraid of running experiments. I have observed that approximately 70% of people responsible and accountable for products are reluctant to validate their assumptions by experimenting. There are several reasons for this hesitancy. The most common is misunderstanding what exactly the Agile experiment means. The second one is the negative result of the experiment.

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Top 10 Most Important Agile Metrics That Define Your Success

nTask

Agile methodology has become synonymous with success. Over the past few years, Agile methodology has steadily climbed the stairs to become the best management methodology in business. It fosters constant improvement and efficient working. Transitioning to Agile, although beneficial, requires a few changes in the software development life cycle (SDLC).

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Your 2021 Guide To Creating A Culture Of Accountability In The Workplace

nTask

Accountability is a measure of people’s ability to take responsibility for their actions. Accountability in the workplace is, generally, viewed in a negative light because leaders mandate responsibility from top to bottom. The top-down method creates distrust between employees and leaders and often leads to discouragement instead of the opposite. Every so often, the typical methods of accountability in the workplace lead to fierce office politics and blame games.

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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