Planio

JANUARY 2, 2023

For most project managers, it’s not the beginning or end of a project that’s difficult to plan for - it’s the “messy middle.” Even with the best scope of work and an actionable project plan , it’s impossible to know what might happen once you start working towards your goals. The critical path method - commonly known as CPM - is one of the best ways to remove uncertainty and clearly identify and plan out the essential steps of your project.

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nTask

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a team project manager, whether the team is small or big, you know that managing a project can be challenging. That’s why it’s important to have the right software to help you stay organized and on track. In this post, we’ll discuss 4 software options that are perfect for small team project management. We’ll […].

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Traxidy

JANUARY 4, 2023

2023 Trends: 4 Ways for Project Managers to be More Successful. By: Steve McBroom, CEO, Traxidy. Organizations increasingly continue to rely on project-based work to drive innovation and achieve strategic objectives. As businesses and Project Managers rely on technology to manage their projects, automated project management tools will become increasingly important in ensuring project success.

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nTask

JANUARY 1, 2023

The cost management plan summarizes the project’s cost estimation, resource allocation, and cost control for all project tasks. The project’s cost plan configuration is one of the most critical aspects of the project’s planning stage. It successfully functions as a support system that guarantees project expenditures are budgeted. According to Harvard Business Review, one in […].

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 4, 2023

When it comes to project management, autocratic decision making can be a valuable tool for achieving success. But it is not without its drawbacks; the pros and cons of this style must be carefully weighed before implementing any decisions. In this blog post, we’ll look at what autocratic decision making is, when you should use it in your projects, how it fits with leadership styles, strategies for successful implementation within the workplace, and more!

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Ideas are essential to product development, but they’re intangible. Turning an idea into a product requires many steps. One of the first is to create a product prototype. If you want to know what product prototyping is, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ll define what a prototype is, why it’s important to make a product prototype and explore how to make a prototype.

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Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 3, 2023

As I’ve done in past years, I like to review the articles I’ve written over the year and share the ones which were read the most. 2022 was the first year since I started blogging when I took a hiatus of more than a couple of weeks. While I was able to write a few articles in the late Summer based on my municipal election campaign, the overall number of articles this year was less than in previous years.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 4, 2023

Does your recruitment strategy boil down to posting a job ad and praying for the perfect candidate to apply? There are many recruiting strategies out there, but post and pray is by far the worst one. Want some better ideas ? In this article, we look at 11 of the best recruitment strategies for 2023. If you want to fill more positions, get more qualified candidates , and decrease your time to hire, read on to find out how!

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nTask

JANUARY 4, 2023

Welcome to the future! In this article, we’ll be discussing the top 5 tools for schedule management in 2023. By using these tools, you’ll be able to keep your life organized and productive, no matter what the situation is. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of each tool, so you can make an informed […].

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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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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 4, 2023

Stakeholders are anyone who has a vested interest in the project. They can be internal, such as project managers, teams, owners or investors, or external, such as clients, customers or suppliers. There can be a lot of stakeholders in any project and managing them requires stakeholder management templates. ProjectManager is project management software that helps you manage projects and stakeholders.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2023

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely.”. Agile approaches like Scrum have long promoted the importance of working at a sustainable pace.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 6, 2023

Do you know the difference between planning a lunch with a friend and planning a wedding? Then you are on your way to knowing the difference between tasks and projects. Projects contain a multitude of tasks that need to be organized and managed effectively. Knowing when to use task or project management to accomplish your […]. The post Task Management Vs Project Management: 3 Top Differences appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Zen Project Management

JANUARY 4, 2023

I've been reflecting on some of the agile transformations I've been involved in over the past few years. In some cases, I see some real progress made. Other times it seems like just re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. An organization follows some recipe, but they don't get the results. Why? I was working with a large financial institution. They had adopted the "Spotify Model" (yes I know, it's not a real thing) and after that they adopted another scaling framework.

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Binfire

JANUARY 5, 2023

The global pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to the way we work and engage in learning opportunities. As restrictions are lifted and many countries move into a post-pandemic era, it is essential that businesses and schools are able to adapt and thrive amidst these changes. This article will explore how tools such as online digital learning platforms can help people stay connected, learn new things, collaborate effectively, gain new qualifications or certifications, learn business skills

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2023

Being an effective Scrum Master or team member inevitably involves difficult conversations. How we approach challenging discussions can mean the difference between a transformative moment and one that goes sideways. Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to prepare for those times when we need to wade through a thorny issue. Let’s look at some strategies for facilitating difficult Scrum Team conversations. .

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 4, 2023

Many companies struggle with their projects, either going over budget or running past a deadline. Project managers help teams stay aligned, accountable, and executing against project goals to reduce risk and promote smooth delivery. Project management software is a not-so-secret trick of the trade that project managers use to monitor project progress, track expenditures, and […].

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nTask

JANUARY 6, 2023

Managing a project can be a difficult task, especially when you don’t have a lot of time to spare. In this article, we’ll discuss some ways to estimate time effectively, so that you can get the most out of your limited resources. By following these guidelines, you’ll be able to avoid wasting time and money, […].

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Management Yogi

JANUARY 6, 2023

Long back in 2014, I wrote 5 important tips for MS Project. It has been one of the most read articles of this site. Today, after eight years, I’ve released a new certification: Certified Hybrid-Agile Master Professional (CHAMP), which comes with a number of hands-on tips to manage Hybrid-Agile projects.In fact, the CHAMP certification course comes a large number of downloadable tips to manage.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2023

In November 2020, the Scrum Guide added a new concept to the framework, the Product Goal. . Interestingly enough, goals have different meanings depending if you possess a project or a product mindset. Project Mindset. Working with projects, one would set a goal as a destination that needs to be reached and would create a plan to reach it. In this context, we see the goal as the treasure at the end of the rainbow.

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GanttPRO Project Management

JANUARY 3, 2023

G2 has recently shared their Winter 2023 Reports. As usual, GanttPRO is presented in a set of prestigious categories. G2 Grid Reports divide the tools into Leaders, High Performers, Contenders, […]. The post GanttPRO is Recognized as a Project Management Leader in Winter 2023 Awards by G2 first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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nTask

JANUARY 5, 2023

In this blog, you will learn what is a feedback tracker, and how you can use it for your team in managing projects. What is a team feedback tracker? A team feedback tracker is a tool that helps managers collect and track feedback from their team members. It can be used to identify areas of […].

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MPUG

JANUARY 3, 2023

While the roles of product manager and project manager can sometimes overlap, many people mistakenly assume that these two very distinct roles can be performed by just one person. However, taking on both roles for a project leads to lower success and higher burnout. Here’s why it’s best to keep the roles of project manager and product manager separate.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2023

Contexte. Il suffit de lire les offres d’emploi de Scrum Master pour observer l’importance donnée à la facilitation dans les demandes des organisations. Les employeurs s’attendent à ce que le Scrum Master facilite les événements de Scrum. Mais cette attente est-elle légitime voire pertinente ? . Des avantages à avoir un facilitateur clairement identifié.

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PM Times

JANUARY 3, 2023

The weapon you use in the war field can determine whether you will win the battle or not. When it comes to project management, the tools you use can determine the quality of the results. These days, time has become a valuable thing. For that reason, project managers need to have the right tools […]. The post Best of: 10 Useful Project Management Apps for Your Phone appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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nTask

JANUARY 4, 2023

Collaborating on a project is a challenging task that can be made easier with the use of the right online tools. As the world becomes increasingly competitive, it’s essential for businesses to work together as a team and collaborate on a project or any other activity that they are working on. If you’re looking for […].

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

70% of most digital transformation projects fail. Learn how you can quickly improve that success rate. To be successful, digital transformation involves the strategic application of digitalization to improve a business’ entire system of production, procurement, sales, operations, human resources, and financial management. In short, to basically transform the way a company makes money and delivers value to customers.

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