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Tips for the temporary project manager

Kiron Bondale

The happy path for a project manager is shepherding their project’s delivery from start to finish. Just like raising one’s own child to the point where they have become an independent adult, there is a sense of accomplishment which you only get from having been there at the beginning and witnessing the successes at the end. But as with all journeys, there are exceptions.

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Guide to Creative Project Management

Admation

When one mentions project management, the first thing that comes to mind is IT or construction. What people don’t realize is that project management is no longer the exclusive domain of these industries and that other industries are using it too. So, considering this, can teams manage creative projects in this way? Indeed, they can, and many are successful in making their creative projects more efficient and productive.

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Staying Creative in a Reactive World

Scrum.org

One of the most important things I have learned in the past few years is the difference between being reactive and being creative. And I'm getting better at staying in (or recovering to) my creative orientation to the world. In this post, I will explain the difference between creative and reactive modes of operating, offer some examples of how this shows up in our teams and beyond, as well as some tips for cultivating your ability to stay creative.

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Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Estimate and How to Calculate It (with example)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What is a ROM estimate used for? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. But in reality, we rarely have the time or luxury of being able to provide that level of estimate at the earliest stage of project.

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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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Top 12 Psychologists a Project Manager Should Know About

Online PM Courses

I'm a Project Manager! Why do I need to know about psychologists? Because Project Management is a people-profession. And psychologists study people. The post Top 12 Psychologists a Project Manager Should Know About appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Saving and Using Personal Templates in Microsoft Project

MPUG

Background Information. A few weeks ago, I created a Tips and Tricks video on creating and using personal templates in Microsoft Project. The step that is required for using personal templates is not obvious, so that I thought I would write a blog post article about this process. Saving a Personal Project Template. You can create a new project template using one of several methods: Start with a blank project schedule and then completely build the project from scratch.

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