PM Times
JANUARY 18, 2023
Published: 05/17/2012 One of the critical factors for project success is having a well-developed project plan. This article provides a 10-step approach to creating the project plan… not only showing how it provides a roadmap for project managers to follow, but also exploring why it is the project manager’s premier communications and control tool […].
Planio
JANUARY 16, 2023
There’s no denying that project management is hard work. Even after decades of learning to master the art of running projects, data shows that over 70% of all projects fail. For new project managers, that stat can be terrifying. The last thing you want to do when starting a new role is to run a project into the ground. So, what can you do to improve your chances of success from the start?
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Online PM Courses
JANUARY 15, 2023
Maybe running a good project is not enough. What are the things that will make a merely good project into a brilliant project experience? The post What’s the Secret Sauce to Make Yours a Brilliant Project? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 18, 2023
Have you ever been asked to ‘just get the project done’? When you absolutely have to hit the deadline but your schedule says no, you really only have a couple of choices. Research from nPlan of 500,000 project schedules points to nine out of every 10 projects are delivered late. Admittedly, that data set is mainly large-scale civil construction, but with around two-thirds of projects coming in two months or more late, you have to acknowledge there is a delivery problem.
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nTask
JANUARY 16, 2023
Working on a team project can be daunting, especially if you’re unsure of delegating roles. How do you decide who should handle which tasks? What do you do if someone isn’t pulling their weight? These are just some questions that can come up when taking on a group project. The key is having a plan […].
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International Institute for Learning
JANUARY 18, 2023
By Dr. Harold Kerzner. Most project managers appear to have a reasonably good understanding of what is meant by project problem-solving and decision-making. Unfortunately, there are significant differences between understanding the concepts and being able to apply them. For several decades, project managers have managed mainly traditional projects that were initiated with well-defined requirements, a business case, and even a statement of work.
Kiron Bondale
JANUARY 16, 2023
I’m in the middle of Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton’s book Leading with Gratitude. I really enjoyed one of their previous books, The Carrot Principle , which provided great case studies on the importance of recognition in the work place as well as multiple suggestions on ways to recognize colleagues without spending a cent. Leading with Gratitude is a very readable sequel to the previous one, and focuses on the importance of gratitude in improving individual, team and company perfo
MPUG
JANUARY 16, 2023
Please find below highlights from Ben Howard’s Webinar: Power BI for Business Users and Project Managers (1 of 3) on how to use Power BI to automate your reporting process and have more time to do what you really enjoy – Project Management! This highlight article is being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar conte
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 18, 2023
Construction projects are complicated. It’s no surprise that there are changes that impact the work. In order for those surprises to impact the construction plan as minimally as possible, the industry uses something called a construction change order. All projects have change orders, but what is a construction change order and when should you use it?
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
Scrum.org
JANUARY 17, 2023
What's good this week awesome people? Just before the end of last year I shared with you a video that maps out a starting point to start they journey towards agility. If Scrum is one of the options that your company has selected to start the journey towards agility, in this video I will share with you a structured process to start Scrum that I have used in several large scale transformation.
The Digital Project Manager
JANUARY 16, 2023
How does agile project management provide value? Here’s an example: John had been managing a project for his company for over 6 months. He had chosen to manage the project using the waterfall methodology. But after months of hard work, he was starting to see diminishing returns in terms of progress and efficiency. Despite putting […]. The post Agile Project Management: What You Need To Know For Success With Agile appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
LiquidPlanner
JANUARY 19, 2023
Planning around personal schedules is a headache for any manager. Combine that with changes in project scope or timing and it’s no wonder that people end up overloaded and stressed. Lacking insight into someone’s real time availability when you’re assigning their work can have serious consequences including: Missed deadlines Strained relationships Diminished productivity Having a balanced workload is critical for the health and well being of your team.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 20, 2023
You can spend hours reading business books and browsing blogs about teamwork, but sometimes, teamwork quotes from history seem to say more than an entire book ever could. And since every team can use a little extra motivation once in a while, we set out to find the best teamwork quotes for you to share with your employees to get your team working at their best.
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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.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 17, 2023
TL; DR: ChatGPT Prompts for Scrum Practitioners. Last week, I ran an “interview” with ChatGPT as an applicant for a fictitious Scrum Master position based on questions from Scrum Master Interview Guide. While the overall results were broadly acceptable, I thought that changing the ChatGPT prompts might deliver better results. So, this time, I chose to present ChatGPT with three everyday scenarios based on more comprehensive prompts.
The Digital Project Manager
JANUARY 17, 2023
Project management software equips the project team with technology and features that help team members get, and stay, on the same page. It’s a suite of tools that allows project teams to work and collaborate together more effectively. But what are the common features across project management software that enable and support team collaboration? In […].
nTask
JANUARY 15, 2023
The team calendar is your go-to tool to improve your working life and make things more organized. In this blog post, we’ll explain what a team calendar is, how it can help you, and some tips on choosing the best one for your business. We hope this article will help you make the right decision […].
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 19, 2023
Most organizations use project names as they’re a quick way to remember projects and programs. Some project managers think those names should describe a project’s purpose or its main goals, while others simply choose cool or catchy project names to lighten up the mood in the organization. While it can be challenging, creating project code names is a meaningful task that you and your team will value.
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Scrum.org
JANUARY 17, 2023
What's good this week awesome people? Just before the end of last year I shared with you a video that maps out a starting point to start they journey towards agility. If Scrum is one of the options that your company has selected to start the journey towards agility, in this video I will share with you a structured process to start Scrum that I have used in several large scale transformation.
The Digital Project Manager
JANUARY 16, 2023
Agile is a mindset and there is no such thing as “doing agile.” The agile mindset is based on the Agile Manifesto, which reads: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value: Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking […]. The post The 5 Scrum Events Or Ceremonies: The Ultimate In Depth Guide appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.
Leading Agile
JANUARY 17, 2023
The core of change management is helping an organization prepare, support, and apply changes to an organization. In execution during an Agile Transformation, it looks different depending on how the organization is going about this change. The most significant aspect of change management is that it should include the people. Yes, deciding on the new structure, governance, and metrics is crucial.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 17, 2023
Businesses need all the help they can get. These free Word and Excel templates for business will give you an upper hand over the competition. These 15 free Word and Excel templates for business help with everything from cost-benefit analysis to timesheets. Templates are a great way to work consistently and not have to reinvent the wheel each time you need to do repetitive tasks.
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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.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 19, 2023
In 2001 Ron Jeffries coined the 3Cs acronym[1]. 22 years later it is still more then current and relevant, especially in a Scrum context, even though it originated originally in eXtreme Programming. Card, Conversation, Confirmation Card The card can be either a physical card or a ticket in an electronic tool. It is the place where the Scrum team writes (a strategic Product Owner delegates much of the work to the Developers) down all the relevant information for a Product Backlog item.
Planview
JANUARY 19, 2023
No organization in any industry is immune to the necessity of digital transformation to remain competitive. Four out of five CEOs are looking to digital technology investments to counter current economic pressures, including inflation, scarce talent, and supply constraints. However, many digital transformation initiatives struggle to deliver the expected financial value, with more than half lagging behind original estimates, according to a Gartner survey of CIOs.
nTask
JANUARY 16, 2023
Leadership values can have a significant impact on how productive a team is. Understanding and implementing the correct values can help your team work smarter, not harder. This article explores five leadership values that can help boost team productivity. By following these values, your team will be able to cooperate more effectively and achieve their […].
Binfire
JANUARY 20, 2023
As it becomes harder and harder to source local talent, more companies are adopting the distributed software development model to complete their projects. We’ve compiled this short article to help you decide whether or not distributed software development is the right model for your team and project. What is the Distributed Software Development model?
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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