Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Digital transformation is on the rise. Microsoft predicts that every company will become a tech company. PMI predicts that nearly half of companies will be using AI by 2026. Many organizations are looking for ways to digitally enable their businesses – often through new technologies – in order to improve performance or gain a competitive advantage. As a project manager, you will likely find yourself working on one of such projects such as implementing a new CRM system, upgrading to a cloud-based

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For the past 8 years, I have taught an introductory project management course at a local university in Southwestern Ontario. In the first class of every semester, I usually ask students two questions: As the average demographic for my class is usually 20-23 years of age, it is expected that the majority of students have […]. The post 4 Superpowers Project Managers Don’t Have & What You Actually Need appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Tactical Project Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

In this article, we will discuss the basics of project management and outline the most important things that you need to know in order to be successful. We will also provide some tips on how to avoid common mistakes made by novice project managers. The post The Most Important Things You Need To Know About Project Management appeared first on Tactical Project Management.

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Resource Guru

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s hard to get remote work right. But remote project management is even more challenging as team leads need to ensure everyone’s aligned and responsibilities are clear – often across multiple projects and timezones. Remote work requires everyone to communicate better and more frequently to make sure that projects run smoothly. This is where technology comes into the picture. .

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was asked a question I found odd the other day: “Can project managers work remotely?” Looking back on my own experience, I can’t think of a time where I didn’t work remotely. The events of the last few years and the lockdowns during the worst of the pandemic have proven that it is indeed possible to deliver projects while based at home – or anywhere.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Project Management Software for SMBs Project management software is the backbone of any business. It’s the way you manage your team and keep track of their work to know when things are going well or when you need to make changes. No matter how small or large, every company needs a good project management system to keep on top of its projects. It’s not always easy to find the right software for your startup or business.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

If you're going to take any kind of Project Management certification exam, you'll likely need to use project management formulas. The post Project Management Formulas: How to Get a Grip on the Math of PM appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Almost everyone today, regardless of their industry, needs some level of project management skills. And nearly every kind of business would benefit from deploying built-for-purpose project management software. But having this skill set and software are even more important for entrepreneurial-minded people. . Entrepreneurs face a unique set of circumstances when it comes to operating their startup, small business, or multiple businesses.

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PMExperto

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Practicing mock question is a must before taking any professional certification exam but it becomes much more important while preparing for the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification exam. PMP is one of the most difficult professional certification exams. So, it becomes essential to go through a good number of mock tests while doing the PMP … How Many Questions To Practice For The PMP Exam?

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

So you’re considering joining PMI® as a member or a student member? There are many benefits to joining, but there are also some things to be aware of. In this article, I’ll outline the benefits, considerations, and common questions I get from potential members so you can make the right decision for your career. When I run project management rooms on Clubhouse or open my DMs for questions on Facebook or LinkedIn, one of the most common questions is: What certificate should I get?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Similar to a journey, projects have a beginning and an end. Just like a trip, most projects wouldn’t set off without first having an itinerary. In project management, the equivalent of an itinerary is a creative brief. But not all projects use a creative brief; they’re found only in specific disciplines. When we define the term, we’ll explore which projects use one.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Who is an Agile Coach? Though, there is no universal definition of what is an Agile Coach. I want to define, Someone who developed deep expertise to help people, teams, and organisations enable better customer outcomes by focusing on an organisation’s internal and external orientation. The first Agile Coaching Competency framework was developed by Lyssa Adkins and Michael Spaydback in 2011.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Have you written a strategic plan?Got your strategy in mind now?It's time to implement. One way to do it is to propose the work to your sponsor or to your client.So, now you need a proposal. Do you read Mike Clayton? You probably should.Here is his idea of the 12 points of a perfect proposal:What are the elements of a perfect proposal? Here are 12. YouNo one wants to hear all about you.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

PRINCE2 Foundation was the first project management certification that I took. Then I went on to Practitioner. The exams for each were tough, but not impossible. PRINCE2 is one of the most popular project management frameworks around the world, with thousands of certified professionals globally. It’s totally within your reach. But I get it. The thought of doing an exam is stressful, even if you have taken a solid Practitioner training course and mentally prepared.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Marketing is essential to connecting your product or service with an audience. But that process isn’t cheap. There are ad buys, graphic work and copywriting to name only a few things. A marketing budget is how marketers know how much they can spend on their campaign. Understanding how to create a marketing budget is a key element of any marketing plan.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Join the Mastering Agility community! Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash. “From the first Sprint on, this Scrum Team is self-managing! You’ll be deciding why, what, and how to work. There won’t be anybody telling you what to do exactly any, no more micro-management!” said Peter, the CEO of a high-tech organization. Just like that, autonomy was given and no one was telling what the people in the Eagles team would work on.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The backbone of modern DevOps is the continuous delivery pipeline (or CI/CD pipeline). It is a method of automating some important phases in the software development process. The ultimate objective is to eliminate accidents while speeding up the process. Other agile software development success factors, such as build automation, version control, and automated deployments, serve as inspiration.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Could you be a citizen developer? I use low-code and no-code tools for various different automations and data processing at work, and while I’m no expert, the low-code revolution is going to make it easier for us all to do a whole lot of stuff without input from IT. The more robotic process automation tools out there, the easier it is to use drag-and-drop platforms and APIs to create our own multi-system interfaces (and more).

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This video covers the cycle of software testing, which culminates in User Acceptance Testing. It also looks at alpha testing & beta testing. The post The Software Testing Process: What is User Acceptance Testing – UAT? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Tools, Part 1. “The Scrum framework is purposefully incomplete, […].” ( Source.) This half-sentence is probably one of the more often misinterpreted statements of the Scrum Guide. On the one side, it defines the necessity to enhance Scrum with other practices and tools. On the other side, it is the reason that so many attempts to practice Scrum are simply botched, resulting in ScrumBut versions of epic diversity.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If you're in charge of a project, you're probably familiar with the terms “program management” and “project management.” They sound similar, and in many ways they are. But there are some important differences that you should know about if you want to do your job properly. So, what is Program Management vs Project Management? In […].

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

PRINCE2 was the first project management certification that I got. I had some project experience by that point, but I was still pretty overwhelmed by the volume of material I had to learn, the jargon , the processes, and the weird structure of the exam. Fortunately, I had the support of a decent trainer and a manager who gave me time to do the pre-work and homework, so I was ready for the test.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Including technology in your Agile Transformation Roadmap is essential because you will have dependencies if you only transform people and processes. When technology is not addressed, it will slow down your Transformation because legacy technology doesn’t always fit into new product development or overall goals. This video explores the five aspects from a technology perspective that need to be included in your Transformation roadmap so they can be addressed early on to set you up for success: Wo

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products. But could it be used by individuals to help them in their personal and professional lives? The answer is yes, in a modified form. For 10 years I have been using an adapted version of Scrum to organise my personal and professional life. I call this the Personal Scrum System. I use the Personal Scrum System to set Goals, plan Activities and stay focused as I make incremental progress forward.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If you're someone who likes to set goals and achieve them, then you're familiar with stretch goals. Stretch goals are goals that are beyond your original expectations but are still achievable. They add an extra layer of challenge and excitement in managing your project, helping you to push yourself harder and achieve even more. In […].

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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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