Thu.Jun 21, 2018

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Leadership the Admiral's way

Musings on Project Management

Nearly 10 years on, it doesn't get old -- or obsolete: In the November 2010 issue of the Harvard Business Review, there is an interview with Admiral Thad Allen, the retired Coast Guard commandant and the former "National Incident Commander" for the Gulf oil spill of 2010.

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The Fallacy of #NoEstimates

Herding Cats

There is a Blog Video speaking the #NoEstimates that opens with the following. Let's look at the credibility of each of the statements below: Estimating can be an endemic problem in organisations these days because estimating is fundamentally guessing, yet these guesses are taken as promises / firm commitments (when that is not how they were intended).

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Cloverleaf + LiquidPlanner Webinar: The Power of People

LiquidPlanner

Once the project is defined, tasks are delegated, and deadlines are set, the real work can begin: managing the people part of a project. Managing your team, as well as their individual communication styles, skills, quirks, and motivations, can be a huge undertaking. It’s always nice to spend a little time on how to make that a smoother endeavor. That’s why LiquidPlanner recently partnered with Cloverleaf , a personal and team development tool, on a webinar to go over just that: the peo. ple par

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Transforming the Transformation w/ Mike Cottmeyer

Leading Agile

In this episode of SoundNotes, Mike Cottmeyer and Dave Prior discuss how organizational Transformation continues to evolve. The conversation offers a brief preview of some of the things Mike will be covering at his Agile 2018 session: “Agile Transformation Explained” [link]. During the interview, Mike and Dave discuss how the skill sets needed to lead and shepherd those Transformations have grown to include much more than what we would have expected from an Agile coach several years ago.

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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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The Fallacy of #NoEstimates

Herding Cats

There is a Blog Video speaking the #NoEstimates that opens with the following. Let's look at the credibility of each of the statements below: Estimating can be an endemic problem in organisations these days because estimating is fundamentally guessing, yet these guesses are taken as promises / firm commitments (when that is not how they were intended).

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DPM Podcast: Getting RACI (With Suze Haworth)

The Digital Project Manager

Projects are tricky often because we're working with teams that can inconsistent, egotistical, and unreliable. So how on earth do we manage a project when we've got all that to contend with along with delivering the project? Ben Aston talks to Suze Haworth to discuss how we can use RACI charts to clearly define roles and responsibilities, stop things falling through the cracks, and prevent misunderstandings on our projects.

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Alternatives to a Device for Time Tracking

TimeCamp

How Does The Device for Time Tracking Work? Have you ever wondered if time tracking.

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Meeting Minutes Software Solutions for Project Managers

Tactical Project Management

Meeting minutes are an administrative reality found in every organization and nearly every project. Meeting minute software helps reduce the project manager's administrative burden. The best meeting minutes software packages for project managers are. The post Meeting Minutes Software Solutions for Project Managers appeared first on Tactical Project Management.

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Codename ACHero - aka, the 3 main causes of our failure in storytelling

ActiveCollab

Every brand needs a good story, and every good story needs a hero. One who the target audience can relate with, who is always ready for action and able to jump in and save the day. But I’m guessing you already know that. What you might not be aware of is that, once upon a time, ActiveCollab embarked on an epic quest to tell stories that would captivate the audiences.

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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