Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
This article, 5 Ways To Use Visual Project Management , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Visual project management is simply using graphics, pictures, graphs and charts to display project information. People with a visual preference for capturing information have always doodled or mindmapped their To Do lists, whereas those with a preference for creating lists opt for an ordered list of tasks.
Ron Rosenhead
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
But use what is in project management system and your people skills. Over the last 18 months I have seen more and more pressure placed on project managers. There is a huge demand from senior managers and stakeholder and clients to deliver quicker, with the same level of quality and of course, on budget! I have seen some pretty stressed project managers and they have expressed it to me in many ways; some direct others not so.
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Green Project Management
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
When I was doing my undergrad in the early 90’s, it was widely understood that when you graduate and find an entry-level job, the employer would provide you with the training and development to ensure your success in your role. This approach to new hires was the practice at Anderson Consulting (now Accenture) when I […]. The post The Importance of Mentorship appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.
Entry
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Having systems in place to organize the resources, events, schedules and customer service will make the job of the project managers a whole lot easier. The post What to Look for in Project Management Software appeared first on Entry Software Corporation.
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Musings on Project Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
Tools linked to process, and process linked to tools, are always grist for debate in the agile space. Defect tracking is one of those processes that begs the question: to engage with a tool or not? Many say: Put the defect on a card, Put the card on a wall in the war room, and Work it into the backlog as a form of requirement that is commonly labeled "technical debt".
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LiquidPlanner
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Many of us dream of becoming the director for a major program with numerous projects, a staff, and an opportunity to create something from nothing. In this dream, which I know I’ve had on more than one occasion, you get to select your team, develop the processes and procedures that will be used by the team, and shape the development of the Project Management Office.
Entry
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Managing an organized work schedule and workload can be difficult. Managing many peoples workloads and schedules can be even more difficult. Having organized project management software in place to organize the resources, events, and schedules will make the job of the project managers a whole lot easier. Project management software can provide services that will help a business organize teams and projects in an organized fashion.
Inloox
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Language barriers The first challenge you’ll face when managing an international project is the language barrier. While English is a Lingua Franca , i.e. used in many countries as an official language and in a business context, not everybody is proficient enough to discuss complex issues. In some cases project managers have to coordinate project teams that speak different languages.
Kiron Bondale
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
I’m currently reading Richard A. Clarke and R. P. Eddy’s book Warnings which analyzes a number of cases where a credible subject matter expert raised concerns proactively about a looming catastrophe but was ignored until it was too late to take preventative action. The authors refer to these unfortunate prognosticators as “Cassandras” in reference to the Greek mythology tale of the princess of Troy, Cassandra, who was cursed by Apollo to see into the future but to be ridi
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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
Binfire
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Binfire is offering now free project management software for educational institutions. We have been offering free plans for nonprofits and startups. It is about time to do the same for our educational users. We have always supported educational institutions and in fact, many universities and colleges like the University of Southern Califonia, Marshall school of management use Binfire. .
The Digital Project Manager
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Timesheet tracking and project management have always been problematic for creative businesses. People – especially creative people – dislike and avoid them, yet they are. The post Solving The Problem Of Timesheets appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Leading Answers
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
On September 6, 2017, the PMI published the new PMBOK® Guide 6 th Edition and the accompanying Agile Practice Guide. As co-author of the PMBOK® Guide agile content and chair of the Agile Practice Guide, it was great to see these projects finally come to fruition. They represent hundreds of hours of unpaid volunteer work by everyone who worked on them.
Velociteach
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons… The last time we spoke about these teams was during the construction of each of their respective stadiums (The Falcon’s Mercedes Benz Stadium, and the Braves’ SunTrust Park). We touched on the possibility of how scarce resources may come into play and add additional pressure to the already […] The post Atlanta Wins Big With Stadiums appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.
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Herding Cats
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
During a twitter today, there was a question about what are the drivers of project success. This is the picture I provided. The question was where is the Quality as a driver. Here's the answer to that. Related articles. Architecture -Center ERP Systems in the Manufacturing Domain. IT Risk Management. Why Guessing is not Estimating and Estimating is not Guessing.
TimeCamp
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Running a company nowadays is like a dash through a minefield, namely, it can kill you. Metaphorically of course. There is a bewildering number of issues that need to be taken a good care of. From budget planning to recruitment of new staff. And the person who is obliged to deal with all those time-consuming matters is the business owner. Fortunately, he or she is not alone since the modern world offers them help in the form of outsourcing.
Leading Answers
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
On September 6, 2017, the PMI published the new PMBOK® Guide 6 th Edition and the accompanying Agile Practice Guide. As co-author of the PMBOK® Guide agile content and chair of the Agile Practice Guide, it was great to see these projects finally come to fruition. They represent hundreds of hours of unpaid volunteer work by everyone who worked on them.
ActiveCollab
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Lack of communication will get you nowhere. It disrupts the flow of ideas, derails project development and causes frustration within a team. To be able to view all your team’s discussions and stay updated about who does what on the project, invite your team members to one centralised place where they can communicate and collaborate with ease. Being a member of an ambitious seven-strong team, people often ask me what’s the secret behind our success.
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Herding Cats
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
There is a notion floating around that . Unless you have skin in the game your estimate for the work can't be credible. Let's look at the potential for such an approach in light of the credibility of an estimate. First a definition. An independent cost estimate (ICE) is a tool to assist in determining the reasonableness or unreasonableness of the bid or proposal being evaluated and is required for all procurements regardless of dollar amount.
TimeCamp
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Time is precious. Especially in today’s world, where everything is fast and time-consuming. The problem of managing time is particularly evident when it comes to working. Many employees find it difficult to track hours spent on work and project managers are often too busy to regulate timetables of their subordinates. However, with the technological progress that offers many solutions, it is possible to automize the processes of measuring how we spend our time.
Leading Answers
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
In the last couple of weeks, I have had the pleasure to attend and present at the PMI Global Conference in Chicago and the PMO Symposium in Houston. This week I am off to present at a PMI Chapter conference in Saskatchewan and then the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) in Dubai. Once I return I will post some accounts and observations from these conferences.
Troubled and Failing Project
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
The statistics on strategy execution are dismal: 59% of middle managers fail at resolving conflicts in corporate strategy. 45% of middle managers cannot name one of the top five corporate goals. 64% of cross department/functional issues are poorly resolved. And maybe as you could expect from this: 53% of companies cannot react timely to new opportunities.
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The Digital Project Manager
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
There has been much written on the topic of things that a project manager “should” and “must” do: run reports, keep stakeholders involved, look for. The post 6 Project Management Tasks That Maybe You Don’t Have To Do After All appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
TimeCamp
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Dates, schedules, timetables – planning is an inseparable part of our lives. We need to plan in order to achieve our goals. But planning is more than that: “[p]lanning is one of the most important project management and time management techniques. Planning is preparing a sequence of action steps to achieve some specific goal. If you do it effectively, you can reduce much the necessary time and effort of achieving the goal.” – source: time-management-guide.com Thus, witho
Leading Answers
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
On September 6, 2017, the PMI published the new PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition and the accompanying Agile Practice Guide. As co-author of the PMBOK® Guide agile content and chair of the Agile Practice Guide, it was great to see these.
Musings on Project Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Is your project on the point of the capitalist spear? Probably; or should be. Capitalist: One who invests the proceeds of business into R&D, new capabilities, and new production to make the pie bigger. (*) Not-capitalist. One who invests proceeds in other than the above, having no discernible effect on making the pie bigger.
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