Sat.Jan 16, 2016 - Fri.Jan 22, 2016

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About mistakes. oops!

Musings on Project Management

Some say that an enlightened business/agency/enterprise is one that provides the freedom to make mistakes. Quantmleap had a posting on this very topic. Perhaps. But, I don't agree with the broad idea that we need to allow for and accept mistakes. Mistakes are only tolerated up to some point, then. OPM If you're working your own money, then you're free to make mistakes.

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What to say when your client is unhappy - A step by step guide

TeamGantt

Every project manager faces unhappy clients. What should you do about them? Here are powerful phrases for handling any disgruntled client.

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Writing a Book

Brett Harned

About six years ago I started this blog because I was unhappy with the complete lack of resources (and community) for people working as project managers in the digital space. Over the years I’ve put a lot of work in to sharing my ideas and experiences. I've published several articles here and in many other places. […].

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Guide to Motivation, Part 2: How do Project Managers Motivate Themselves?

Mike Clayton

Your team has someone else to attend to their motivation: you have to do it yourself. In my last blog, I talked about how you, as a project manager, can motivate your teams. But what about you?

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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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Disruptive defined -- again!

Musings on Project Management

I'm not one to obsess over the number of angels on the head of a pin, but a recent posting about what's disruptive and what's not caught my eye -- to wit: an innovation that captures and exploits excess capacity may well be disruptive even it doesn't it the traditional definition that it must come from below from a less capable competitor The poster child for this idea is the smart phone that.

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Podcast 71 – 10 Steps to Seize Control of Your Life

Fix my Project Chaos

About This Podcast: Are you feeling that you are out of control of you life? Not sure how to get yourself back in control? Babette Bensoussan, an executive coach, shares here expertise on how to recognise that your life is out of control and how to get it back on track, using a practical 10 step process. […]. The post Podcast 71 – 10 Steps to Seize Control of Your Life appeared first on Fix My Project Chaos.

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What is a Firm Fixed Price Contract?

PM by PM

Firm Fixed Price Contract Explained I have written a number of articles on different types of contracts. In some of my previous articles I have explained Fixed Price (FP) Contract. In this post, let me describe Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. Even though FFP Contract is one of the sub-types of FP Contract but it is […]. The post What is a Firm Fixed Price Contract?

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What is Taoism?

The Tao of Project Management

Taoism I was watching a program on China on the TV yesterday evening, which was very interesting. However the presented did say something that I took exception to, he referred to Taoism as a religion. Now to me Taoism (the Way as defined by Lao Tsu) is a philosophy not a religion, although some people may have tried to turn it into a religion after Lao Tsu's time.

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Four Common Mistakes of Remote Project Managers

TeamGantt

Being a remote project manager can be like managing projects with blindfolds on. Here are 4 common mistakes to watch out for and how to avoid them.

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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

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Fresh Friday 22 January 2016 – 6 Delicious Project Management Articles

Fix my Project Chaos

Here are the articles that I found interesting this week; The post Fresh Friday 22 January 2016 – 6 Delicious Project Management Articles appeared first on Fix My Project Chaos.

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Here’s Why You Need Public Speaking

PM for the Masses

On today's episode I share my conversation with "The Speech Wiz" Don Smith on the topic of public speaking: why you should do it, how to get started, and how to excel at it. The post Here’s Why You Need Public Speaking appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. On today's episode I share my conversation with "The Speech Wiz" Don Smith on the topic of public speaking: why you should do it, how to get started, and how to excel at it.

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3 Management Techniques to Keep Your Team in Sync | TeamGantt Blog

TeamGantt

It's tough to keep teams communicating synchronously. Check out these tips to eliminate communication confusion and promote productivity.

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