GanttPRO Project Management
AUGUST 22, 2019
In fact, the core principle of the Agile manifesto is to find motivated individuals, provide them with the environment and support they need and trust them to do their job. […].
nTask
AUGUST 18, 2019
Since we preach so much about project management and productivity, there aren’t a lot of case studies going on. The weird thing is that this phenonmemon is common all over at different productivity blogs. However, we decided to dedictate this weak to Project Evaluation and Review Technique. The following write-up is not a detailed analysis, but it is more than enough to give you a gist of what PERT is.
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ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 21, 2019
Good cost estimation is essential for keeping a project under budget. Many costs can appear over the life cycle of a project, and an accurate estimation method can be the difference between a successful plan and a failed one. Estimation, however, is easier said than done. Projects bring risks, and risks bring unexpected costs. Cost estimation is the process that takes those factors into account, and calculates a budget that meets the financial commitment necessary for a successful project.
Taskque
AUGUST 22, 2019
What is the first thing you do when you are asked to complete a complex task? You break it down into smaller, manageable bits, right? The same holds for project managers as well. They create a work breakdown structure and divide a large project into smaller activities. At the end, all these pieces of the puzzle are put together to complete the whole puzzle and this is where project integration management comes into play.
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TrustRadius Project Management
AUGUST 22, 2019
If anyone were to look at my desk, they would see a maze of sticky notes with near-illegible chicken scratch I use to manage my short-term project goals. While my sticky-note methodology is near and dear to my heart, it also falls tragically short when it comes to team-based projects or long-term planning and coordination. If you’ve come across this article, you’ve likely felt this shortcoming yourself, and have some experience with the reality that digital project management is a necessary part
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ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 20, 2019
The promise of technology doesn’t always coincide with reality, but this is not the case with team collaboration software. Social media might be working out the kinks, but in business, team collaboration software has brought people together. As the work landscape changes, software is there to fill in the gaps. The talent pool has expanded beyond the borders of the office to reach into the four corners of the world.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
AUGUST 19, 2019
Over in our Facebook group I asked what templates people would like me to create and Denise said a simple benefits management plan. Benefits management can be really confusing. Is it the job of the project manager? Does it fall to the business owner? How are we all supposed to work together to get the benefit? My thoughts are: Benefits should be documented in the business case.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 23, 2019
"Others may have plans; I have deadlines" Amy Klobuchar Senator This sentiment has been expressed in other forms, most famously by many: Plans don't survive first touch with reality Plans are nothing; planning is everything The big idea: Plans are the process; outcomes are the value. Manage with milestones Detail planning is good -- it brings out the interdependencies and.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 21, 2019
“A good review from the critics is just another stay of execution” -- Dustin Hoffman. I’ve always been intrigued by the different ways in which Scrum Teams go about their Sprint Reviews. It isn’t as though I coach a range of techniques, and suggest that teams just pick whatever format they like. My usual coaching battle is normalizing the practice of having a Sprint Review at all.
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
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 23, 2019
Projects can overwhelm us with their size and scope. That’s why project leaders use a work breakdown structure (WBS) to literally break down the larger phases of the project into smaller and smaller tasks, which can then be scheduled and assigned. With our free work breakdown structure template, you’ll be in total control of your project, every step of the way.
nTask
AUGUST 23, 2019
Icebreakers were initially part of the dating game. It made sense; two people meeting for the first time and the whole situation rife with nervousness. However, the term “icebreaker” became so popular at one point that it eventually transitioned into the professional world. Today, we see different companies looking to learn different icebreakers for meetings & training seminars.
Musings on Project Management
AUGUST 17, 2019
Agile leans heavily on the idea of "the narrative" or "epoch"; other. methodologies speak of strategic outcomes and value statements. In any form there is the. inference of "the" narrative, as though there is only one arching aiming point for the project. Not so fast! Not all might agree; alas, there might be (are you ready for this?
Project Bliss
AUGUST 19, 2019
A Pareto chart is a bar especially designed to show information in descending order. Read on to learn when to use it and how to easily create one. . If you’re not analytically inclined, don’t let the idea of creating a Pareto Chart put you off. It’s a deceivingly simple tool that can add real punch to presentations and decision-making sessions.
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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.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2019
It would be nice if a project moved forward as planned. But anyone who works in IT, or any project for that matter, knows it rarely happens that way. Change is a constant and must be managed like any other aspect of the project. A change request form controls the process of dealing with change. Download Now. Great! Please check your email for your download link.
Inloox
AUGUST 20, 2019
Ortwin is C# /.Net developer at our headquarters in Munich. As a software developer, he primarily takes care of all issues concerning our web application InLoox Web App. In addition to web development, he is particularly enthusiastic about inline skating and Munich open-air pianos. 1. What motivated you to apply for a job at InLoox? I was particularly impressed by the interesting product and the excellent and relaxed working atmosphere.
Leading Agile
AUGUST 21, 2019
There are a lot of vanity metrics floating around in Agile. The fact of the matter is it doesn’t matter how many ScrumMasters you run through a CSM class, it doesn’t matter how many people you train, and how many daily standups you run. While those things might be necessary, on their own they don’t provide true value to your organization.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 22, 2019
Using icebreakers to open a session is controversial to some people. I have attended many sessions in the past with different icebreakers and have facilitated many myself. Some of the icebreakers felt random and had nothing really to do with the purpose of the session like rock-paper-scissors, round-robin-storytelling, truth or lie. Talking to people afterwards to get feedback, I found out that some people found the icebreakers a complete waste of time and other people who absolutely love them.
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ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2019
What is the purpose of your project? What is required? These are some of the first questions you must ask, and they’re collected in a requirements gathering or requirements elicitation. It leads to the design and development of a successful project. Download ProjectManager.com’s free requirements gathering template to make sure your bases are covered.
MPUG
AUGUST 19, 2019
The Day I Knew I Was One…. Ironically, it was while managing a program to provide upgraded yurts to nomadic people in Southwest China. I realized that after almost 40 years of doing this type of work, I’d become as nomadic as those on the Tibetan plateau that I was trying to help—only perhaps more digitally so. For the first half of my career, projects seemed to come to me, and not the other way around.
International Institute for Learning
AUGUST 23, 2019
By J. LeRoy Ward | Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, IIL . In June 2019, the Project Management Institute (PMI) ® announced that significant changes are coming to the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® Exam. In this post, I will provide important information about the new PMP ® Exam and answer the following questions: When is the PMP Exam changing?
Scrum.org
AUGUST 22, 2019
A leader is like a farmer, who doesn’t grow crops by pulling them but instead creates the perfect environment for the crops to grow and thrive. Early September a new book will be added to the Professional Scrum Series : Agile Leadership Toolkit - by Peter Koning. We live in uncertain times created by the move from the age of mass production to the digital or software age.
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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.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 22, 2019
Every project is inherently risky. This is especially true in the fast-paced uncertainty of an IT project. Create a risk assessment document in order to prepare for the inevitable. An IT risk assessment template gives you the tools to see what might be waiting around the corner. Download Now. Great! Please check your email for your download link. Just enter your business email below and we’ll email you the link to the download: Download.
Henny Portman
AUGUST 20, 2019
A companion learning tool to pass the PRINCE2 Foundation exam. It’s based on a simple 3-step approach: study, practise and mock exams. You can do a quick test by topic or a full mock exam. You can review answers provided with explanations and results will be tracked by topic. It can be used as a reference tool with a comprehensive glossary with search function across the whole App.
MPUG
AUGUST 18, 2019
In my last article, I covered four misconceptions about critical path. Now, I’ll be going through some of the mechanics of finding the critical path in a project, so that you have a better understanding how it evolves. Keep in mind that Microsoft Project’s software performs similar calculations. Manipulation of the network sequence diagram involves simple calculations used to produce the critical path and non-critical paths embedded in the project network plan.
Scrum.org
AUGUST 22, 2019
TL; DR: The Meta-Retrospective. A meta-retrospective is an excellent exercise to foster collaboration within the extended team, create a shared understanding of the big picture, and immediately create valuable action-items. It comprises of the team members of one or several product teams—or representatives from those—and stakeholders. Participants from the stakeholder side are people from the business as well as customers.
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management
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