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How to Fix 5 Project Management Skills Gaps

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Skill #2: Managing risks Risk management is a core skill for a project manager, and one that I would hesitate to ‘outsource’ to a team member. So much of risk management is tied up in being able to see the big picture, and as a project manager you are best placed to do that. Then schedule around people, not tasks.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is from Japan, originating in the factories of the Toyota car company in the 60s as a lean manufacturing tool for workflow and inventory management. For one, both are ideal for lean and agile projects, limiting work in process and favoring a continuous scheduling flow as opposed to pushing through a schedule. What Is Kanban?

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

ProjectManager.com

It’s a system for organizing and financing the design, construction, operations and maintenance services for the build on which you’re working, be it in a structure or facility. To help guide you, look at the project budget, design, risks, schedule and owner’s expertise. Another consideration is construction risk.

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From Wall Street to Main Street: Exploring the Tech Behind Trading News

Productivity Land

Wall Street’s Impact on Trading News Algorithmic trading, a paramount facet of contemporary finance, relies heavily on predefined strategies to automatically execute trades. In its quest to fathom market trends, it leans on trading news as a critical resource, enabling the analysis, prognostication, and response to market fluctuations.

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Free project management certifications

Moira Alexander

Project Risk Assessment - a self-paced course on how to conduct risk analysis of different projects using both conceptual and practical developments in modern finance. Evidence-Based Management - covers critical thinking skills and the knowledge needed to become a more effective decision maker.

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Enterprise Agility in Financial Services: Learnings from the 2019 Planview Horizons Customer Conference

Planview

Since financial services institutions typically work within well-established practices to mitigate risks, new ways of working aren’t always immediately accepted. Risk levels. Initiatives are often driven by the finance department, because they’re the ones approving annual budgets. Budget limitations. Return on investment.

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