Celoxis
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Projects are being carried out everywhere we look, whether it is trying to hire new staff, complete a writing task, or constructing the world’s largest swimming pool. For a project to be successful, it requires excellent planning, communication, management, and organization. Poor project management is detrimental to any business.
Inloox
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Germany is known as the industrial nation with the 99.9% solution. We are expected to deliver a perfect engineering performance, but real innovation? You'd rather look for it in Silicon Valley. However, we all want to become faster - more agile and ready to react to our complex environment at any time. We want products to reach the market faster and customer problems to be solved more quickly.
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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
DECEMBER 5, 2019
As the Agile Project Management approach becomes more mainstream, organisations considering its implementation are deluged with questions. Is agile project management right for us? Does our current structure support this change? How will we measure progress? Though replacing traditional project management methods may seem like a leap, taking an agile approach can actually increase productivity, improve accountability and speed up delivery across all team members.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 5, 2019
A PERT chart can help you manage your project. But what is a PERT chart and how does it assist project managers when they’re working on larger, more complex projects? What Is a PERT Chart? PERT is an acronym that stands for P rogram E valuation and R eview T echnique. It’s a statistical tool that can be very useful when working on a project, as it analyzes and represents the project’s tasks.
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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.
MPUG
DECEMBER 2, 2019
A few years ago, I was hired as a Project Management Office (PMO) consultant for a software products company. My assignment was to setup their PMO, implement best practices, and oversee projects for twelve months before handing over the setup to the client. My assignment ended up lasting thirteen months. Some would say it’s an unlucky number, but, barring a few hiccups, it was lucky for me.
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The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Leadership vs. management isn’t a competition—they’re both important. There’s no right way to manage or. The post Leadership vs Management: 5 Differences That Set Them Apart appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Project Risk Coach
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Project stakeholders are individuals, groups, and organizations that may affect or be affected by your projects. It's critical to understand how people inside and outside your organization may impact your projects. In this post, we will explore why stakeholder analysis is important. Furthermore, I'll provide you with two tools for quick assessments.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Cost management is the process by which one plans and manages the budget of a business or project. In the case of a project, it helps the project manager estimate what the project will cost and set in place controls by which they can reduce the chance of the project going over budget. Cost Management Overview. The cost management process begins in the planning phase of the project, where the costs are approved by executives before being implemented.
iZenBridge
DECEMBER 2, 2019
We start each project to get some business benefits. We design it to achieve users and other stakeholder’s satisfaction. And we build it to improve organization KPIs. But, we live in a world where the project faces many uncertainties. These uncertainties or risks can prevent us from achieving our project goals or objectives. So, it is critical that we identify them in time to take care of their affective responses.
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
The Lazy Project Manager
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Now that you know you are in the ‘VUCA’ world can technology help in any way? The VUCA world challenges an organisation by: Presenting boundaries for planning and policy management. Confounding the ability to make decisions in an accurate, relevant and timely manner. Confusing the recognition of issues that impact, as well as the consequences of such issues and any associated actions, along with their variables.
Kiron Bondale
DECEMBER 1, 2019
While I was delivering a course on agile fundamentals this week, one of the learners in the class asked me how the mindset and behaviors normally associated with agile teams might impact or be impacted by culture. He suggested context (low or high) as a cultural characteristic which would influence the starting point for a team and which could then change as the team matures, but the same can be said for other cultural dimensions. ( So thanks, Tony, this article is for you!
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 2, 2019
If you’re looking for ways to increase productivity in your project (and who isn’t?), then you’ll need to know how to effectively measure your progress. Tracking these key performance indicators (KPI) will help keep the team productive and the project on track. Having your eye on KPI metrics is one of the best ways to track the progress of your team.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 1, 2019
The video begins: Have you ever thought about how some people make doing project management look easy, and it seems like they know it all? People listen to them, people take them seriously, people recognise what they do, and they’ve got support from somewhere – their boss, their mentor, someone. Hello, my name is Elizabeth Harrin, I’m the founder of Project Management Rebels, author of 5 books and you might know me from my blog, A Girl’s Guide to Project Management.
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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.
Inloox
DECEMBER 4, 2019
#10: Time Management: How to Work More Productively with Timeboxing Do you handle far too much tasks at the same time and without a proper plan? Then you should try Timeboxing. Using fixed time windows and a clearly defined goal, can boost your productivity. #9: The Iceberg Phenomenon in Project Management: How to Make Invisible Efforts Visible A project takes longer and costs more than expected - not uncommon.
Project Bliss
DECEMBER 1, 2019
When you want to show your appreciation or participate in the office gift-swap, it can be hard to think of a perfect coworker gift that won’t break the bank. But this list of perfect coworker gifts will definitely contain something your coworker will love. (Note – this list contains affiliate links. But you won’t be charged anything extra if you purchase via this link.).
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 3, 2019
If you don’t have the funds, you’re not going to complete the project successfully. That’s why planning out your project budget is so important: it’s the lifeblood of the project. Follow these steps to secure the funds necessary to support the project through every phase. But first, we need to define what a project budget is. What Is a Project Budget?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Watch Part 1 here. Watch Part 2 here. Watch Part 3 here. Transcript. Hello, I’m Elizabeth Harrin, from the blog, A Girl’s Guide to Project Management, and over the past 3 videos I’ve been sharing insights to help you grow as a project manager and get your work done with more confidence and less stress. In this video I’m going to share everything you need to know about Project Management Rebels and how it can help you show up to work more prepared and better equipped to deal with all the random t
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Musings on Project Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Are you a procrastinator? Do you procrastinate and still try to manage schedule? Do you think of yourself as a procrastinator who can manage risk? Do you understand that managing schedule risk is tantamount to managing the concept of schedule buffers and the critical chain methodology? Then, you'll understand that handling your tendency to put things off, and thereby forcing upon you.
Leading Answers
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Some fundamental changes are coming to the PMP® exam. Currently slated for July 2020, the content and composition of the exam will be completely revamped. As described in the new PMP Exam Content Outline , PMI commissioned a research study into trends in the project management profession. This study, called the Global Practice Analysis, investigated which job tasks and approaches people frequently use.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 3, 2019
You’re probably here because you’re looking for Microsoft Project for Mac. Unfortunately Microsoft Project, also known as MS Project, wasn’t designed for Mac computers, so it won’t work on any version of Mac OS. But there is a workaround that can solve your problem. It’s not complicated, and in fact, it’s easier to use than the MSP interface.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Watch Part 1 here. The video begins: Hello, welcome back to video 2 of my training series, 2020 Project Management. My name is Elizabeth Harrin, founder of Project Management Rebels and the blog, A Girl’s Guide to Project Management, and I’m delighted to be back here with you. In this video, we’re going to be talking about confidence at work. but more importantly I’m also going to show you how that helps you show up and be more present for your team, and do a better job as a project manager.
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This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.
Musings on Project Management
DECEMBER 3, 2019
I got this idea from a student; I think it has merit, so I'll pass it along here: The POCOur backlog is managed by our Product Owners Council (POC), made up of 7 voting members representing the users in the global markets. The voting members are responsible for translating their constituent user requirements into user stories for review by the council.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 4, 2019
TL; DR: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns. Scrum Master anti-patterns: The reasons why Scrum Masters violate the spirit of the Scrum Guide are multi-faceted. They run from ill-suited personal traits and the pursuit of individual agendas to frustration with the team itself. Read on and learn in this post on Scrum anti-patterns how you can identify if your Scrum Master needs support from the team.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Need to know how to plan an event? If you’re planning a big event like a conference, we can help you successfully plan, structure and lay it out. This blog will go over everything you need to consider when planning an event, including an easy-to-use checklist. Planning an Event. Most of us have some experience planning an event, be it at home, work or in their community.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Watch Part 1 here. Watch Part 2 here. Video begins: Hello, welcome back to video 3 of my training series, 2020 Project Management. My name is Elizabeth Harrin, founder of Project Management Rebels and the blog, A Girl’s Guide to Project Management, and I’m delighted to be back here with you. In this video I’m going to share everything you need to know about making a strategic contribution in your business.
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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