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No more initial estimates? NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kiron Bondale
JULY 3, 2016
It’s unfortunately an all too familiar scenario.
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Project Initiation Checklist [Free Download]
Girl's Guide to PM
AUGUST 19, 2016
This month’s free template is a project initiation checklist. This is the first page of the Project Initiation Checklist. It’s a quick way to speed up finding out what you need to know from your project sponsor when you meet for the first time.
Project initiation is like back to school…
Kiron Bondale
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
With persistent teams assigned to long-lived products, capabilities or value-streams, project initiation and closure activities could be significantly streamlined. Labor Day weekend marks the ceremonial if not precise end of summer.
Managing Your First Strategic Initiative
Arras People
JULY 18, 2017
Strategic initiatives aren’t the same as typical projects—they tend to be considerably more complex and at times have hands on involvement from the top-level of management in the business. On a strategic initiative the diversity of stakeholders is much broader than on a more typical project.
Six things you should do when kicking off a project
Susanne Madsen
APRIL 1, 2017
If you liked this post, you may also like : Initiating and Planning Your Project, Part I What makes a perfect Project Initiation Document (PID)? project initiationWhat do you do when you’ve just landed a new project?
Are You Tired of Missing Big Project Risks? 3 Ways to Stop It
Project Risk Coach
JULY 5, 2017
Work with your project sponsors to identify stakeholders with high power and high interest as you initiate your projects. 1=Initiation 2=Planning 4=Control Project Risk ManagementI have had the privilege of managing two PMOs, both composed of several project managers.
How to Manage a Project Like No Other
Project Risk Coach
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
When I had completed the initial manuscript, I had another editor perform a top level edit, helping me to identify gaps in the book as well as parts that should be deleted. 1=Initiation 2=Planning 3=Execution 4=ControlLife is filled with new adventures and experiences.
How to Facilitate a Successful Project Launch
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 19, 2017
1=Initiation Project Integration ManagementWhat does it take to facilitate a successful project launch? Let’s look at two scenarios, one that results in potential failure and one destined for success.
How to Facilitate the Resolution of Conflicting Ideas
Project Risk Coach
JUNE 10, 2016
Stakeholders include individuals, groups, or organizations — internally and externally — that may be impacted by the change initiative. Identifying the initiatives to support the strategy. What change initiatives are you managing right now?
How good are you at starting off your project?
Ron Rosenhead
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
It is called “Initiating successful projects” and was first published in December 2011. We are therefore re-focusing our studies earlier in the project lifecycle to better assess the quality of, and to influence successful, project initiation.
Are you bridging the gap between vision and delivery?
Susanne Madsen
MARCH 2, 2016
Project failure project initiation project leadership vision and missionAccording to Harvard Business Review (HBR), being forward-looking and enlisting others in a shared view of the future is one of the attributes that most distinguishes leaders from non-leaders.
How to Create and Use a Stakeholder Register
Project Risk Coach
JULY 13, 2016
1=Initiation stakeholdersIf you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. Want to interact with other project managers on the topic of Stakeholder Management? Well, you’re in the right place!
How to Get Awesome Results Through Your Projects
Project Risk Coach
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
1=Initiation GoalsThe Power of Results-Based Goals Project sponsors send a message to their project teams and other stakeholders through the goals contained in their project charters.
Inspiring Women in Project Management: Linky van der Merwe
Girl's Guide to PM
JUNE 12, 2017
Linky van der Merwe talks about project management in South Africa and her Success Stories Shared initiative. No related posts. Expert Views Women This article contains affiliate links
Inputs for the Project Charter [Video]
Project Risk Coach
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
The value of the charter process is engaging stakeholders, discussing the issues, resolving conflicts, and getting agreement as you initiate the project. 1=InitiationIf you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here.
Agile at Scale – Outcome Driven (or Broken)
Tyner Blain
MAY 24, 2017
In support of that long term goal you may define a handful of strategic initiatives. To advance those initiatives you may also identify a set of deliverable, valuable products or product capabilities.
Get Input into Business Process Improvement Projects
Gina Abudi PM
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
And Get Your Employees Engaged in the Initiative! Even what appears to be a simple initiative – involving only [.]. Reaching out to employees to get input into business process improvement projects enables for a number of benefits for both the organization and the employees. Consider that business process improvement projects are not easy to implement! The post Get Input into Business Process Improvement Projects appeared first on Gina Abudi.
The Cost of Too Many Projects in Portfolio
Pawel Brodzinski
MARCH 4, 2015
Let’s talk about how much we pay for introducing too many concurrent initiatives in our portfolios. Let’s imagine that the same team is involved in four concurrent initiatives. Projects are, in fact, bigger than we initially assumed.
Top 13 Project Management Methodologies and Styles
Azendoo
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
It begins with helping the manager plan, initiate, and implement the project. Getting your team organized around a project is often easier said than done. Fortunately, following a project management methodology can help you organize your project into a structured, streamlined process.
The Best Free Project Management Resources
Azendoo
JUNE 28, 2016
According to a study by led by McKinsey & Company in conjunction with the University of Oxford, a total of 45% of projects run over budget, 7% run late, and a whopping 56% of projects fail to meet initial expectations. Planning and initiating predetermined goals. Step 1: Initiate.
An Effective Project Kick-Off Meeting Needs Preparation
Arras People
MAY 24, 2017
The initial project kick-off meeting is a key stage in helping to deliver a successful project outcome and provides an opportunity to share the plan with the team and stakeholders. Use whatever resources you need to help you create the initial project plan.
Scrum Master Responsibilities: What Does a Scrum Master Do?
Project Bliss
JULY 10, 2017
They decide the definition of done and what’s included in the initial backlog. Are you thinking of taking on a Scrum Master role? Do you know what the Scrum Master responsibilities are?
2016 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit Update
Green Project Management
JUNE 26, 2016
The compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support Sustainable Development goals.
True agility requires ruthless prioritization
Kiron Bondale
AUGUST 29, 2016
The greater the number of distinct initiatives someone works on, the greater the percentage of context-switching waste and quality impacts which will arise. Primary roles on agile delivery teams are expected to be fully dedicated to the one project or product that they are supporting.
“When will this Software Project Ever Be Done?”
LeadingAnswers
JANUARY 17, 2017
It did not take multiple years to build the initial product, instead after delivery the business wanted more functionality, more integration, more automation. Does this question sound familiar?
Managing Sustainable Development Projects Sustainably, an Example.
Green Project Management
APRIL 17, 2017
We just posted a media release to announce a partnership with Village Green Global, who will sponsor a series of initiatives in the Russel Island, Solomon Islands.
How To Pick Up A Project From Someone Else
Girl's Guide to PM
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Scroll to the bottom to get a free Project Initiation Checklist to help with all this. Go through project initiation again (by yourself). Is there a project initiation document? Download the Project Initiation Checklist by leaving your email address in the box below.
6 proven strategies for evaluating and prioritizing IT projects
Moira Alexander
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Regardless of business size, industry or structure, many projects today are unfortunately still selected and initiated in a siloed department-by-department manner, without considering the overall strategic impact. What are the risks of initiating projects in this manner? Businesses run the risk of more than one area competing for the same project resources, including people and technologies, and also conflicting deadlines and goals.
PMO of the Year Award Winner: An interview with Sarina Arcari
Guerrilla Project Management
JUNE 17, 2015
The Project Management Institute’s PMO of the Year Award honors a PMO that has demonstrated superior organizational project management abilities by adding value to its organization through its support of successful strategic initiatives.
Boosting PMO's with Lean Thinking
LeadingAnswers
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
This does not mean every font change of a Project Charter template needs CFO approval, but it does mean that all plans, initiatives and work are open and available for contribution or comment to anyone who is interested.
Sensible Project Management with Mark Phillipy (@SensiblePM)
PM for the Masses
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Mark Phillipy shares with me his thoughts on Project Management, and how it can apply to large corporate initiatives but also smaller, home projects. Mark Phillipy shares with me his thoughts on Project Management, and how it can apply to large corporate initiatives but also smaller, home projects. The post Sensible Project Management with Mark Phillipy (@SensiblePM) appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.
Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities: What does a PM Really Do?
Project Bliss
MARCH 27, 2017
Be aware of interdependencies or impacts from other projects and initiatives. The job title of “project manager” is pretty common these days. But project manager roles and responsibilities can be pretty vague if you’re not already familiar with them.
Project Management Consultant or Freelance/Contract Project Manager?
Arras People
JUNE 7, 2016
Typically, a consultant, in any business field, has been traditionally focused on advising organizations what to do in certain business areas that need initiating, changing or developing. What is the different between a project management consultant and a freelance/contract project manager?
Project Management Career Q&A – Not Enough Planning Experience
Arras People
OCTOBER 19, 2016
I’m currently looking for a job and I’m concerned that I don’t have enough experience in the initiation and planning of projects – my experience has always been in implementation. Just because your experience has focused on the implementation side of projects, does that really mean your initiation and planning experience is lacking? In relation to questions about initiation and planning, you can talk with authority about planning skills in implementation.
Back to PMO School in September
Arras People
AUGUST 15, 2016
Building a Scorecard to Help Prioritise Initiatives. There’s quite a lot going on in September for those of you who are working in PMO in the UK. PMO Flashmob – the networking group for PMO people – is hosting three events in London, Southampton and Edinburgh.
Don’t Forget These 10 Project Management Best Practices (Infographic)
Wrike
MAY 3, 2017
In order to manage a successful project, you need to align all your stakeholders with an initial kick-off meeting. When studying project management , you’ve probably come across lots of tools and tips that you’ve wanted to try out, only to forget them a few weeks later.
When Outsourcing Makes Sense
LeadingAnswers
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
The business case pitched to executives by outsourcing companies initially seems very compelling: Project Alpha needs 9 months of software development by a team of 5 people. Organizations do not undertake projects just to recoup their initial expenditure on them.
A PM’s Guide to Agile Software Development
Project Bliss
MAY 10, 2017
Product owner – The product owner must fully understand what the initiative is delivering and have a vision for the product. Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations.
Agile Benefits Management
LeadingAnswers
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Agile is well aligned at CMMI levels 1 (Initial), 2 (Defined) and 3 (Managed), it also perfectly aligns with CMMI level 5 (Optimizing) that focuses on process improvement but runs afoul on the documentation and controls layer of CMMI level 4 (Quantitatively Managed).
Hiring the Right People in Project Management
Arras People
JULY 14, 2016
It’s a simple question when you initially look at it. My initial thought was a combination of skills, experience, character and personality which fit the type of organisation that wants to hire them.
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