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5 Considerations for Managing a Project Portfolio

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A project portfolio is all about prioritizing. The mission of a project portfolio manager is clear enough: maximize the business benefits of projects. The mission of a project portfolio manager is clear enough: maximize the business benefits of projects. Goals and objectives.

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Back to Basics: Who Are Project Stakeholders and Why Are They Important??

MPUG

Our company got a re-engineering project from a Fortune 500 company, and I was designated as the project manager. The project was sponsored by the finance department of the client’s organization. Our milestones, schedule, and timelines were approved by the project sponsor. Who are Project Stakeholders?

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Strategy vs. tactics: How to use both to build better products

Planio

According to a study from the Project Management Institute (PMI), for most companies, the answer would be somewhere around one in three. Having a product strategy often isn’t the issue. Jump to a section: Strategy vs. tactics: Definitions and differences What makes a successful strategy? Product development teams 2.

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20 Key Qualities of a Good Employee & How to Test Them

Teamweek

Ask 10 different managers about the defining qualities of a good employee, and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. Whether you’re hiring a manager , developer, or entry-level assistant, here are the essential soft skills and personality attributes any good employee should have. The best part?

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Agile vs Waterfall Methodology: What’s the Difference?

Project Bliss

But what is it and what’s the difference between agile vs waterfall methodology? By the end, you’ll have a high-level understanding of each and how work is done in agile vs waterfall. Give an example of how a simple project would be handled with each. Agile vs Waterfall Methodology. Explain Waterfall.

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How To Make 2019 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Would you like to make 2019 a successful year for your projects? I asked people two questions: What should people managing projects be aware of as we go into 2019 to make 2019 their most successful year ever? Amongst them I count my virtual mentors and project delivery professionals who inspire me. I’m sure you do.

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T-shirt sizing in Agile and Waterfall Projects

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Embarking on project estimations can often feel complex - where the path forward is unclear, and the potential for missteps is high. Imagine estimating the scope and effort of your project tasks with the ease of choosing a T-shirt size—XS, S, M, L, XL. What is T-shirt Sizing?

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