January, 2014

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Trying New Things

Zen Project Management

Over the past weekend I went ice climbing with my son. He is a pretty serious climber and I've picked it up because of him, but neither of us have ever ice climbed before. We went to a place near Cedar Falls Iowa that ices down a grain silo. It's really different from the sport climbing we've done, but it was fun and by the end of the climbing day, I was able to make it to the top of the silo.

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How to be a happy project manager – Part 4

Guerrilla Project Management

This post is brought to you by ProjectTMA – Tailored Microsoft Project training and MS project related services to help you develop robust schedules which meet your unique business goals. Cloud Computing, Bring Your Own Device, Social Media, Big Data. With all the new and changing technologies we must learn about and manage.

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Interview with Laura Dallas Burford

Stepping Into Project Management

I hope all of you are having an amazing year 2014, t oday we interview Laura Dallas Burford; who is a vision mover with domestic and international experience who focuses on partnering with management by aligning strategy and projects. She has experience with big four consulting organizations; was a managing director at a start-up international technology consulting organization; and currently is the owner of LAD Enterprises, a management consulting company.

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Agile Prepcast Review - PMI-ACP Certification Course + 21 Contact Hours

Deep Fried Brain

Agile Prepcast Review: The Agile PrepCast is a podcast-based audio-video program for PMI-ACP Certification exam preparation. PMI-ACP certification is gaining popularity as more and more organizations.

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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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Your Job Search is a Project. Here’s how to Manage it: Episode 24

PM for the Masses

Happy new year! I hope you enjoyed your holiday break and are ready to take 2014 by the horns and make it the best year yet. I really mean it! I am PUMPED about what this year has in store for all of us who will be practicing intentional, planned, and value-adding relevance. Remember, life […]. The post Your Job Search is a Project. Here’s how to Manage it: Episode 24 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Managing Complex Schedules with Recurrent Tasks

Wrike

When it comes to managing deadlines, many teams struggle to balance between keeping to up-to-date priorities and meeting strict, non-negotiable deadlines in time. Wrike makes accurate planning possible in many ways. There are tasks with and without due dates, prioritizing, milestones, and dependencies. Today we want to share a helpful tip that a customer shared with us regarding managing strict and changing deadlines with the help of recurrent tasks and milestones.

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Book Review: Head First PMP Third Edition (for PMBOK Guide 5)

Deep Fried Brain

The Head First PMP, 3rd Ed (for PMBOK Guide, 5th Ed) has just been released, barely 5 months after the PMP exam change! Well, better late than never. Sarcasm aside, I’m a great fan of the Head First.

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Epic Project Management: The Øresund Bridge: Episode 26

PM for the Masses

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 26 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Today we talk about the absolutely stunning Øresund Bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark. This project is specially unique because it involves a bridge, an island, and a tunnel. For this episode of the PM for the Masses podcast, I speak […]. The post Epic Project Management: The Øresund Bridge: Episode 26 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Overcoming Self Doubt with Jared Easley: Episode 25

PM for the Masses

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast. Today I bring you my good friend Jared Easley to talk about a topic we all have to deal with, project manager or not: overcoming self doubt. Jared is the host of the popular “Starve the Doubts” podcast where he interviews […]. The post Overcoming Self Doubt with Jared Easley: Episode 25 appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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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