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Learn How To Write S.M.A.R.T. Project Objectives (With Examples)
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 6, 2019
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How to Create the Most Compelling Project Dashboard
Workamajig
JUNE 18, 2019
A project dashboard gives you exceptional insight into your project’s status. Learn how to create your own project management dashboard in this post. Do you know exactly how your projects are doing right now? Can you tell which tasks are delayed and which are ahead of schedule? Which of your resources are falling behind? Unless you have a capable project dashboard, you likely answered ‘no’ to all these questions.
12 Good Reasons You Are Struggling With Small Projects
Project Risk Coach
JUNE 24, 2019
"Why am I still having problems with small projects? This plaintive question is one I'm asked from time to time. I'd like to give a few brief reasons why project managers struggle with small projects. "Small things have a way of overmastering the great. This small press can destroy a kingdom." —Sonya Levien. Click to Tweet. Pitfalls of Small Projects 1.
Toward a Unified Project Management Understanding
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The objective of this research is to dispel misunderstandings about crucial project management terms and their definitions. It aims to accurately place these terms and facilitate a comprehensive global understanding of their meanings.
A Beginner’s Guide to Scrum Ceremonies
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 27, 2019
The secret to scrum is simplicity, even in the face of complexity. And although scrum is simple at heart, it can be difficult to master. Scrum requires self-organizing teams that can quickly solve problems in unpredictable environments. In order to provide transparency and regular communication in the midst of such environments, scrum ceremonies are held.
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The Ultimate Guide to Easy Dashboards for Projects
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 3, 2019
How do you get a quick overview of what is happening on your project? When deadlines seem to be zooming past at a frightening rate, and this is only one of several projects you are juggling at the same time, it can feel like you don’t have a grip on what’s happening on your project. You are not alone! Many project managers I speak to talk about how hard it is to stay on top of what really matters.
What Everyone Should Know About Running Agile Projects
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 25, 2019
Put your theory and tools aside for a minute: Here’s something that everyone should know about how agile actually works in the real world. The post What Everyone Should Know About Running Agile Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Why Every Team Wall Should Have Personas on Them
Scrum.org
JUNE 21, 2019
As CEO and Product Owner for Scrum.org I get the amazing opportunity to visit lots of different companies. Recently I spent a week in Brazil visiting some amazing companies and talking about agility. The visit was fantastic for many reasons, but one thing did strike me as I toured many team rooms and looked at a large number of Scrum and Kanban boards.
Agile -- what it means
Musings on Project Management
JUNE 30, 2019
Dilbert: We need 3 more programmers. Boss: Use agile programming methods. Dilbert: Agile programming does not mean doing more work with less people. Boss: Find me some words that do mean that and ask again Dilbert is a creation of Scott Adams And so, you might ask: what does agile mean? How about this?
Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
A Quick Guide to Business Process Mapping
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 6, 2019
Work in the dark and eventually you’re going to hit a wall. While the myth of the entrepreneur who comes up with a million-dollar idea and then just sits back and watches the money roll in might be persuasive, it’s a fiction. Ideas are scattered across the business landscape like seeds. Without creating a nutritious soil for those seeds to take root and grow, they die unseen.
All knowledge areas are important but some are more important than others
Kiron Bondale
JUNE 2, 2019
I am occasionally asked by learners in my project management fundamental classes which is the most important knowledge area in the PMBOK® framework. My usual response is to say that each knowledge area is important but the emphasis and level of effort spent on each will be vary depending on the specific context of a given project. But if I was forced to choose one PMBOK® knowledge area to recognize over all others, it is Project Stakeholder Management.
How to Write SMART Project Goals
Project Risk Coach
JUNE 17, 2019
What is the role of the project manager? The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) says, "The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives (my italics)." Defining clear objectives and goals is the foundation of the project. Let's look at how to write SMART goals.
10 Of The Best Change Management Tools of 2019
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 26, 2019
I’ve outlined several change management tools and their features to help you decide what change management software best addresses your business needs. The post 10 Of The Best Change Management Tools of 2019 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation
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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.
Sprint Planning with Kanban
Scrum.org
JUNE 15, 2019
"When trying to teach someone a boundary, they learn less from the enforcement of the boundary and more from the way the boundary was established." - Bryant H. McGill. A few months ago we looked at how teams can optimize flow across the Sprint boundary , a technique which is founded on their ability to make limited and sustainable commitments. To recap: not all of the work a team plans into its Sprint Backlog necessarily has to relate to the Sprint Goal and the commitment to that goal which team
The core of knowledge
Musings on Project Management
JUNE 7, 2019
statistics is what tells you if something is true, false, or merely anecdotal; it is the instrument of risk-taking Statistical and applied probabilistic knowledge is the core of knowledge; Nassim Taleb You got to hand to the guy: he is passionate about his subject. Of course, he's also the first person to tell you that his most infamous invention, the "Black Swan", is.
How to Make a Company Retreat Unforgettable (with Location Examples)
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 25, 2019
The business obsession with the bottom line, making more profits quarter after quarter, often neglects a fundamental aspect of productivity: downtime. Working is like exercise, if you keep working the same muscles nonstop, you’ll be too exhausted to get strong and healthy. Sometimes a change of environment is helpful; it shakes off the doldrums of routine and helps people respond more openly to new ideas.
The perils of over proactivity
Kiron Bondale
JUNE 16, 2019
At the start of our vacation, we had one stop en route to our final destination. We were supposed to have a two hour layover, but after landing we learned that our outbound flight would be delayed by another hour. As the end of that extra hour drew near we were informed that our flight would be delayed by a further two hours. While we were dismayed by these successive delays, I enquired and learned that the cause was a mechanical problem with the plane we were supposed to have departed on, hence
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
How to Be More Productive? 10 Productivity Tips to Stay Focused
nTask
JUNE 16, 2019
In today’s digital age, it’s difficult to stay focused and avoid distractions. With so many different social media platforms and always having something extra to do, you’re bound to lose track. This has a direct impact on your productivity, which is why the question of how to be more productive always stays relevant. An important thing to understand about productivity is that being productive doesn’t always mean fitting everything in your schedule and getting overwhelmed.
VOGSY Software Overview – Powerful PSA and Digital Project Management with G Suite
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 3, 2019
Digital agencies and shops need greater control over time and expenses, invoicing, pricing, cash flow. The post VOGSY Software Overview – Powerful PSA and Digital Project Management with G Suite appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
My Experience With Growing A Developer Culture
Scrum.org
JUNE 22, 2019
For years, I’ve fulfilled the role of Scrum Master for many different organizations and Scrum Teams. These teams were mostly focused on software development. I’ve been in the fortunate position of having worked for some great organizations. These organizations were able to attract the smartest developers and create products customers loved. Everyone enjoyed going to work and looked forward to learning new stuff, helping each other solve tough problems and engage with the users of the product.
"Open" risk management
Musings on Project Management
JUNE 25, 2019
To be open Every text and paper I've read describes risk management like many other project processes: open, transparent, available to any on the project team. Risks are identified, evaluated, ranked, made subject to some form of risk reduction paradigm; and everyone is made aware. Oh, but if it only were! Most of us can handle the text book process.
20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers
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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.
7 Backlog Grooming Tips for Beginners
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 19, 2019
Whether you call it backlog refinement or backlog grooming, it’s a crucial task for product managers and their teams. There is always going to be a backlog, but not all items on that backlog are equal. Backlog grooming allows the manager to make sure that there is an appropriate number of items on their backlog list, and that they’re listed in order of priority.
Mindmapping with InLoox: 7 Mind Maps for Project Management
Inloox
JUNE 14, 2019
More than a tool for notes Mind maps are quickly labeled as a simple note-taking or brainstorming tool. The powerful visualization tool hides much more than nodes, subnodes and connections. Mindmapping is very flexible and adapts to different scenarios and needs. This flexibility and freedom supports particularly creative processes and thus creates real added value in various project phases.
How to Manage a Project like a Pro in today’s Work Environment?
nTask
JUNE 24, 2019
I have read numerous articles on ‘How to Manage a Project’ and ‘How to Become a Project Manager’. There were listicles too, but both of these areas are two separate schools of thought. Career-wise, project management, and a general manager role jobs have intertwined paths. Most of the blog post on this subject matter missed the point. The websites that I went through illicit too many details that are crucial to helping out prospective individuals on the internet.
What Is Hive? Detailed Hive Project Management Tool Overview
The Digital Project Manager
JUNE 10, 2019
What is Hive? Read on to discover how Hive works—what problems it can help you. The post What Is Hive? Detailed Hive Project Management Tool Overview appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
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