Project Smart
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Simply put, a stakeholder is anyone who has an interest in your project or who will be affected by its deliverables or output. Managing stakeholders effectively requires you to not only understand the values and issues that stakeholders must address but also keep all stakeholders on board for the project's duration.
Kiron Bondale
DECEMBER 5, 2021
I frequently see questions asked in project management discussion groups about hybrid projects. As I wrote in last week’s article, projects themselves can’t be waterfall, agile, traditional or hybrid but how we approach them can be. But what does “hybrid” really mean? The Oxford English Dictionary’s first definition relates to the zoological use of the term which isn’t too helpful, but the second is: “ A thing made by combining two different elements; a
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Trello
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Ah—performance review season. Around the world, at this very minute, employees are working on their self-reviews and performance goals, all while preparing for that anxiety-inducing meeting with The Boss.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Projects rarely go as planned. There is always the potential to get new data, project or product updates, reviews or any number of last-minute requests. How do you deal with these ad-hoc requests? Ad-hoc means that it’s specific—something that will not be repeated. Ad-hoc projects and ad-hoc requests will occur in project management and you need to know how to deal with them.
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The leadership style that the leaders adopt during engagement is critical in gaining team member support for building a positive thinking team. The challenge is in deciding whether to adopt an engagement focused leadership style that emphasizes human behavior characteristics such as personalities, or to a task-oriented leadership style that focuses on the work needed to be performed and the tools to be used.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Often after exploring the definition of done in our Scrum.org training, and exploring its importance to promote transparency and is a commitment to the increment every Sprint. A common question we get asked is how do we get started with creating a Definition of Done ? It's not surprising a common question. Often when working with Scrum teams, we'll ask, "Where's your current Definition of Done (DoD)?".
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Inloox
DECEMBER 6, 2021
In 2020 the top positions were dominated by posts on working from home and knowledge management. As the pandemic is far from over, this year's list includes our personal lessons learned from a year of (mostly) working from home. But as we are all still working remotely, it’s more important than ever to stay connected and show appreciation to your fellow team members.
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 9, 2021
There’s more than one way to skin a cat. That is to say—you can reach the same outcome through different means. To discover those means, you can use an alternative analysis. An alternative analysis is how project managers choose how they’re going to approach a project. There are always options, and knowing which is the best one for your project takes time, research and an understanding of possible scenarios.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 6, 2021
TL; DR: How to Sabotage A Scrum Master — 44 Anti-Patterns from the Trenches to Avoid. One of my favorite exercises from my Professional Scrum Master classes is how to best sabotage a Scrum Master as a member of the middle management. The exercise rules are simple: You’re not allowed to use any form of illegal activity. So, outsourcing the task to a bunch of outlaws is out of the question.
LiquidPlanner
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Digital.com , a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, recognized LiquidPlanner as one of the best project portfolio management software options of 2021. Experts at Digital.com evaluated project portfolio management (PPM) software based on the capacity to track progress and status in relation to milestones, time, and expenses.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 8, 2021
This free workflow software review covers 10 tools and all the info you need: pros and cons, pricing, features, integrations, and screenshots to help you choose something that fits your needs. The post 10 Best Free Workflow Software For Small Teams appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Leading Agile
DECEMBER 7, 2021
An Agile Transformation Consultant who wants to lead a successful Transformation is going to need more than a deep understanding of Agile. Simply knowing the methodologies and teaching them to other people is insufficient. In a recent blog post, we discussed the various types of Agile Transformation Coaches needed to run a sustainable Transformation.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A roadmap is a complementary practice that a Scrum Team might use to forecast upcoming deliveries or to translate Product Backlog items into a visual representation. When multiple Scrum Teams work together on a single product, these teams should share a single Product Backlog and, therefore, a single forecast or roadmap. . A roadmap can provide stakeholders with an easy-to-understand visual of the feature deliveries planned in the Product Backlog.
Henny Portman
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Project Management Maturity Model Fourth Edition, written by J. Kent Crawford, is a comprehensive but complete guide to understand and use the maturity model PMMM. The PMMM is based on the knowledge areas of the 6 th edition of the PMBoK guide and the five levels of maturity from CMMI. Each knowledge area is broken down the into specific key components.
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Embedding dashboards, reports and analytics in your application presents unique opportunities and poses unique challenges. We interviewed 16 experts across business intelligence, UI/UX, security and more to find out what it takes to build an application with analytics at its core. No matter where you are in your analytics journey, you will learn about emerging trends and gather best practices from product experts.
The Digital Project Manager
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Enterprise content management software to dress up your system—for when your project content finally outgrows its CMS britches. The post 10 Best Enterprise Content Management Systems in 2021 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 6, 2021
I wrote an article with 20 Stakeholder Analysis techniques, but here, I want to share with you my favorite 6 Stakeholder Analysis Tools. The post My Top 6 Stakeholder Analysis Tools | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The facts of this article are true but I have changed names and some details to protect the identify of a former client. Victor’s Shell Game. Victor, a CTO, was a skilled swindler and played a marvelous shell game with his executive colleagues. Here’s how the game is played: Let’s say the priorities this quarter are initiatives A, B, and C. And the end of the quarter: neither A, B, nor C are done; Victor explains that A, B, and C are in fact done and we’re already reaping the benefits; believing
Agilemania
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Scaling the Mt. Everest is certainly not for the faint-hearted. How much preparation does it take to achieve this feat? Does it take days? No. Months? Not a chance. A year? Probably. Years? The odds are higher. The long hours of hard work pay off. Today, we at Agilemania are proud to share that we have become a Scaled Agile Gold Partner. Since our inception in 2014, we have been constantly exceeding expectations and delivering value.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
Epicflow Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Are you thinking of hiring a resource manager but would like to learn more about the ways they could contribute to your projects? Or maybe you’re thinking of becoming a resource manager but not sure if it’s the right choice for you? . Read further to get a comprehensive idea of this job position and how resource managers can assist with successful delivery of your projects. .
GanttPRO Project Management
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Nothing can be achieved at work without rigorous planning. No matter how small or big your goals are. Completing tasks in time requires planning them individually as well as from […]. The post Best Project Management Timeline Tools: How to Choose Between Them first appeared on GanttPRO.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 4, 2021
Myth 1 – Scrum is a Methodology. To bust this first myth, I would prefer to differentiate between the concepts of methodology and framework. Methodology Vs Framework. A specific methodology is a well-defined set of principles, concepts, tools, and associated practices that guide processes to meet a focused goal. The methodology is fundamentally more prescriptive.
Agilemania
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Large organizations face challenges to respond to change with speed and relative ease. Be it monitoring and control, collaboration, stakeholders onboarding, change management, and governance methods, the problems only keep increasing. From not being able to manage inter-team dependencies to handle multiple sources of requirements to ensuring alignment between teams in both business & technical to delivering an increment or increasing value delivery, the challenges are a zillion.
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The field of project management has witnessed numerous advancements and continuous improvement efforts across various leadership applications and management domains. As organizations increasingly integrate Artificial Intelligence and automation into their models, the interpersonal aspect of project management will gain greater significance. Cultivating Emotional Intelligence requires time, self-reflection, courage, and the willingness to let go of unhelpful beliefs and behaviors.
nTask
DECEMBER 10, 2021
As a part of Agile project management , terms like product backlog vs sprint backlog are very common to hear. However, as a project manager sometimes it becomes hard to wrap your head around so many complex terminologies and concepts. Well, if you have clicked on this article then one good thing is that you are eager to learn! A sign of a good project manager INDEED.
The Strategic Project Manager
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The BCG Growth Share Matrix is a simple but powerful conceptual framework for businesses, large and small. It is still very much applicable today, and well worth mastering for strategic portfolio managers, project portfolio managers, program managers, and project managers. This post provides an introduction to the BCG Growth Share Matrix Diagram, digs into the detail of each element, and reviews impacts to strategists and project managers.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Aiming toward Sustainable Pace. “Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely." - The Agile Manifesto Principle. “programmers or software developers should not work more than 40 hour weeks, and if there is overtime one week, that the next week should not include more overtime.” - Extreme Programming.
Management Yogi
DECEMBER 6, 2021
“The most powerful person in the world is the story teller.”– Attributed to Steve Jobs, Co-founder Apple Inc.Nearly three decades ago, I remember my father taking me to a tailor’s shop for a pair of shorts to be worn as a high-school uniform. The tailor measured and made notes, and then he finally asked if they are alright with me. I wanted the length to be shorter.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
nTask
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Sales are everything. They are the true indication that a company is flourishing. Of course, project development processes and team efforts are all well and good, but when it comes to truly recognize the success of a company, everyone looks towards its sales. But not everyone can do that. That’s because they don’t have a clear idea of what true salesmanship is.
The Strategic Project Manager
DECEMBER 7, 2021
This post lays out a simple way to identify the highest priority – or highest value – solutions to problems. It then extends that simple model from prioritizing solutions to prioritizing strategies and projects. The best tools are usually the simplest, and that is the case with this simple prioritization matrix! A Simple Prioritization Matrix.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Aiming towards Sustainable Pace. “Agile processes promote sustainable development. The sponsors, developers, and users should be able to maintain a constant pace indefinitely." - The Agile Manifesto Principle. “programmers or software developers should not work more than 40 hour weeks, and if there is overtime one week, that the next week should not include more overtime.” - Extreme Programming.
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