Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 4, 2017
This article, How To Do Document Version Control , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control. Version control is used for lots of different project management assets. You’ll come it across it in particular in coding, where developers need to keep meticulous logs of what’s been changed and what version is the current version of the code.
The Lazy Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
The following is an extract from my new book ‘How to get Fired at the C-Level: Why mismanaging change is the biggest risk of all’ in association with my friends at Tailwind Project Solutions – previous extracts followed a series of 5 Challenges that I think every organisation should consider, and consider very carefully – and now we will look at the 5 tests of control: ABI stands for ‘Allocate, Burn or Invest’ and is a way of looking at how organisations truly ‘manage’ their change investments a
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Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 4, 2017
In the early 21st century when the 4th edition to the PMBOK was being designed for publication in the first decade, there was debate about adding "data quality" to Chapter 11, Risk Management. The idea behind data quality being to evaluate risk in the presence of not only uncertainty, but also to look at the impact of making risk-informed decisions in the presence of lousy data.
Project-Management.pm
OCTOBER 4, 2017
A stable and sturdy project management is one of the crucial factors to make a project process work. In the corporate world, an organization needs more than just top-notch tools and up to date process to bring the project to its full potential—it also needs a strong manpower, a human resource that has a particular set of skills and capabilities that will greatly contribute the entire organization.
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Kiron Bondale
OCTOBER 1, 2017
It is a common practice in many organizations to do a thorough post-mortem once a major project issue has occurred to understand why it happened, how effectively the team responded to it, and what might be learned from it to avoid or reduce impacts from similar causes in the future. But what about near misses? Addressing those would require us to shift our thinking from a simplistic binary view of “no problem” and “issue” to the continuum where near misses might justify s
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Leading Answers
OCTOBER 2, 2017
My last article on why We Should All be Learners explained how today’s knowledge worker projects are all about learning effectively. This article explains how new technology can deliver a more effective and enjoyable learning experience. So, whether you are studying for your PMP credential, cramming on blockchain technology, or learning conversational Spanish, blended learning is something you should be aware of.
Project-Management.pm
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Remember your first day at work? Your first week was to learn the ropes of your job and gain knowledge about the organization you work for. This also applies when you are obtaining knowledge in regards to project management basics. You don’t need to be a project manager , nor certified to comprehend project management basics. In fact, everyone who is involved with working on projects should be able to cover them.
Celoxis
OCTOBER 4, 2017
In 1941 Alex Osborn, an advertising executive, found that conventional business meetings were inhibiting the creation of new ideas and proposed some rules designed to help stimulate them.
Green Project Management
OCTOBER 6, 2017
At the UN Global Compact Leadership Summit, our 5th, as a stakeholder, it was stated as part of the plenary that business cannot thrive if the people and the planet aren’t. This also includes that the 17 UN SDGs are on target. They are universal, transcend borders, industry, and societies. It is the world’s greatest […]. The post Sustainable Development Goal #17 of 17.
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
Leading Answers
OCTOBER 2, 2017
My last article on why We Should All be Learners explained how today’s knowledge worker projects are all about learning effectively. This article explains how new technology can deliver a more effective and enjoyable learning experience. So, whether you are studying for your PMP credential, cramming on blockchain technology, or learning conversational Spanish, blended learning is something you should be aware of.
TimeCamp
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Why Record Time? We live in a fast-paced world where time is extremely valuable, especially when it comes to working. For this reason, time tracking has recently become much more popular. Many companies and individuals use time tracking software to stay on top of the work. Today we’ll give you an insight into 5 best time recording apps. But before we continue, let’s consider why you should track time?
ActiveCollab
OCTOBER 2, 2017
If a team member is complaining about working too much, there might be an issue with workload allocation. As a manager, your goal is to get to the root of the problem, understand your team members and work together on increasing productivity. Meet Stephany. She is a UX designer working in a SaaS company, in charge of overseeing customer accounts and developing strategic alliances with local companies.
The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 3, 2017
A professional in any industry will tell you that there is no specific recipe for success. Whether you’re a teacher, doctor, lawyer, or work in. The post 5 Secrets of Successful Project Management appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
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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.
Leading Answers
OCTOBER 2, 2017
My last article on why We Should All be Learners explained how today’s knowledge worker projects are all about learning effectively. This article explains how new technology can deliver a more effective and enjoyable learning experience. So, whether you are studying for your PMP credential, cramming on blockchain technology, or learning conversational Spanish, blended learning is something you should be aware of.
TimeCamp
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Entrepreneurs looking for programs to monitor working time find many solutions in the market and it often takes time to pick one which would meet all one’s requirements. Today, we are talking to Lukasz Pach about the application of working time monitoring in one’s company. Paweł Kijko: Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Let us start from the beginning.
Herding Cats
OCTOBER 4, 2017
You’re not entitled to take a view, unless and until you can argue better against that view than the smartest guy who holds that opposite view. If you can argue better than the smartest person who holds the opposite view, that is when you are entitled to hold a certain view. — Charlie Munger. When we hear from some advocates I have a way of doing something that is different than the established principles, processes, or practices and I'd like to convince you that my idea is a good one for you t
Musings on Project Management
OCTOBER 1, 2017
". interrogations, like battles, are never won but only lost" John LeCarre And so, you might ask, the lesson for project managers is what exactly? My definition first: Interrogations, in the PM space, are just an adversarial or autocratic way to have a discussion. Someone in authority uses that authority to dominate, intending, of course, to "win" And so, the lesson is: domineers.
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Ron Rosenhead
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Yes, you read correctly. Stop doing your day job and focus on your project sponsorship role. Let me explain why with a recent teleconference with a group of very senior executives. We were discussing a workshop for project sponsors- what goes wrong and the needs of this group. The Senior Vice President for Human Resources said that senior managers and project sponsors in particular are working at the wrong level.
Brightwork
OCTOBER 2, 2017
For many, myself included, being part of a team and all that comes with it – collaboration, problem-solving, healthy conflict, help, learning, fun – influence how happy we are at work. As noted in Collaborative Project Management: A Handbook and other studies, modern work is increasingly more team-based with up to 75% of an employee’s spent communicating with colleagues.
Herding Cats
OCTOBER 3, 2017
"A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment." - John Wooden. This advice is applicable to sports coaches as well as anyone claiming to coach - Agile Coaches for example. .
Project Bliss
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Have you ever wondered what career path could be next on the project manager career ladder? There are many possible options where you can apply the valuable skills you’ve honed as a project manager. A. I previously wrote about the different career paths that can lead to project management. And a project manager role can be fulfilling and interesting.
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The Digital Project Manager
OCTOBER 6, 2017
The post When a project is going so well until you actually come to deploy appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Boost by Brightpod
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Let’s face it, it’s difficult to combat stress. The silent killer in the modern workplace is said to cost $300 billion per year to employers. Nearly half.
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 2, 2017
When I teach project management, I often ask, “What are the top contributors to challenged or failed projects?” Without exception, I hear—poor communication. Project managers understand the importance. How can we improve? Let’s look at five bad communication habits to avoid and what to do about each. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”… Click To Tweet. 1.
Susanne Madsen
OCTOBER 1, 2017
Giving accurate, constructive and regular feedback is essential if you want to build a well-functioning team. We all need to know what we’re doing well and what we could improve on in order to progress. But it’s not always easy to get it right. If you’re too blunt you discourage and demotivate the receiver. If, on the other hand, you’re too forgiving, nothing will change and the team member won’t get the opportunity to improve.
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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