Kiron Bondale

OCTOBER 10, 2021

It is still more than three weeks till Halloween but stores have already sold most of their spooky selections and are starting to put their Christmas stock out on the shelves. This Halloween may generate more anticipation than in previous years since last year’s festivities were curtailed in many cities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Halloween holds a special place in my heart as it provides an opportunity for everyone to express their creativity.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The way many of us work has changed over the past two years, one of the most significant evolutions being the mainstream adoption of remote work — which is definitely here to stay. Often considered a last resort option due to the assumption that unsupervised employees wouldn’t deliver as much as they should, many studies conducted in the past 18 months show that remote employees get more done.

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Planview

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A robust and realistic project management communication plan is essential for project success. This informative and easy-to-read article looks at basic concepts of a project management communication plan, and provides examples, strategies and best practices. There are several paths to project glory. However, one characteristic that all successful projects have in common is effective and efficient communications.

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Brett Harned

OCTOBER 10, 2021

So, it's been a few years. As it turns out, I tend to ignore my blog when I'm writing in other places. And oh boy, have I been doing a lot of that! I'm very proud of the project management educational materials I've created with the folks at TeamGantt over the past few years. I figured I would share a sampling of them below, but you can always check out TeamGantt's Project Management Resource Hub to find more.

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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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Bridge the Gap Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2021

“Demonstrate and adapt leadership behaviors to support individual and team needs.” PMBOK, pg. 40. Leadership is one of the most critical skills a project professional needs for success. In most instances, project managers are assigned to a project and given a team to which they have no formal authority over. Leadership is the differentiator between telling someone what to do, and motivating them to do it.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The overall goal of a social media campaign is to spread brand awareness and to increase following. Here's how to project manage a successful campaign.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Un número cada vez mayor de organizaciones se esfuerza por lograr e implementar la agilidad y si vale la pena seguir luchando por la transparencia. . Estas organizaciones pretenden progresar con una transformación ágil para mejorar su entrega de valor. Según mi experiencia de varias docenas de organizaciones, lo que podría evitar que se beneficien de la agilidad de negocio es la falta de transparencia.

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Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The PMI’s Talent Triangle covers the skills a modern Project Manager needs to deliver projects and contribute to leading their organizations. The post PMI Talent Triangle: A Complete Guide [for members and non-members] appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Management Yogi

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The Impact of the ChangesObviously, as the exam has changed, there have been quite a few impacts. Let’s look at them one by one.Impact #1: Exam ComplexityMany have been saying the new exam is more difficult, which I don’t agree with because the needed experience level to appear for the exam has not changed.

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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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Project Management Update Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 10, 2021

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Without a well-written resume, you can't get that project manager job you want. So, you invest your time in putting that puzzle together and providing all the necessary information to hiring managers. However, while you focus on what to put on your resume, information that can harm your chances of getting the job can slip in.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Over the years, we've all made mistakes on our projects. But hopefully, we've learned from our mistakes, big and small, to become better project managers. I can think back to errors in my early career and wince. These days, however, I share my learnings with our apprentices, hoping they will wince slightly less in the future than I do now.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Six Sigma is a rigorous, focused and highly effective implementation of proven quality principles and techniques. Incorporating elements from the work of many quality pioneers, Six Sigma aims for virtually error free business performance.

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This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Remote working, already on the rise in recent years, has become even more prominent during the COVID-19 lockdown. Even businesses that have long shied away from working from home have seen the positive impact it can have on the workforce and overall productivity.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

During COVID-19 lockdowns, many of us have been working from home - sometimes productively, sometimes not. Truthfully, I get it - it's easy to get distracted by a basket of dirty laundry or grass that needs mowing. It's easy to communicate ineffectively, get distracted, fall into a rut, or be inefficient because we're not prioritising.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Making snap judgements about your co-workers? Snap judgements fulfil a need in us to categorise people in everyday situations, but here's why you should stop labelling people.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

For project managers and business analysts like you, effective problem-solving remains an ever-important soft skill that requires you to combine creative thinking and strong analytical skills. A simple six-step process will help you master effective problem-solving.

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You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Psychology is present in the everyday life of a project manager. This article discusses two models that can help a project manager improve their interaction with project team members.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Most people think that highly productive people only work and have no social life. However, these super-productive people know how to keep a balance with everything that they do. If you want to know how to make the most of the time that you have available and achieve your goals, take the following advice.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

There's no one-size-fits all solutions for project management. In fact, project management types vary greatly. Fundera is here to break them with this a helpful visual.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Time flies. That makes time a variable that can be hard to control. What's the best way to manage time effectively? Applying these 10 tips is a good start.

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Digital transformation projects are crucial, with global spending projected to hit $3.4 trillion by 2026. However, they often fail at a rate of about 70%. To enhance success: Employee Buy-in: Acknowledge concerns and establish a change management team to communicate benefits transparently. Identify Processes and Tools: Form a digital transformation office to establish metrics, workstream lifecycles, data capture, and tool selection.

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Are you embarking on your career or considering a career change? Plenty of people want to pursue a career in project management. Where should you start?

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Project Smart

OCTOBER 10, 2021

To be a successful project manager, you must be able to manage your time well. The best project managers ensure they are productive for most of their time and avoid time-wasters at all costs. Here are some tips that can help you manage your time more efficiently.

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