Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Controlling 109

ProjectManager.com

MAY 1, 2019

Due to all of the minutia of a project, it’s easy for a project manager to get lost in the details, and lose track of the big picture. The last thing a project manager (or anyone leading a project) should do is blindly go forth; sometimes it’s necessary to pull over and ask directions. Think of it as the coverlines in a magazine.

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Software Review Risk Management Defining Software 282

The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 13, 2021

Regardless, as Forbes Magazine recently reported, remote work is not something we can leave behind in 2020. While these invasive programs might suggest that your boss is a little too tightly wound, they also point to concerns shared by most managers during this time: Is work getting done? Are we being productive?

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. In a study this year, PMOs said that poor resource management was one of their top three challenges. Actively managing your team’s workload is the best way to eliminate capacity issues.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2018

Project managers can get pretty bruised by the lessons projects throw at us. But that’s good, because we can learn plenty of project management lessons from Game of Thrones and the world George RR Martin has created. And within this strife, lie numerous lessons that can be applied to project management. Lesson 6: Be risk aware.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Managers want to know when the team will be able to take on new work, but they are tired of creating plans that don’t survive the week, due to new requests, changing priorities or any multitude of reasons that mean you’re dealing with uncertainty every day. Common resource management challenges . Let’s talk about planning intelligence.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. In fact, one of the most common things we’ve heard from project managers is “we can’t react quickly enough when priorities change.” . We can’t decide between competing business opportunities.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. Project managers are constantly asked the tough questions: When will the project realistically be done? Without factoring in potential risks, you’re bound to have an unrealistic schedule.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. In fact, one of the most common things we’ve heard from project managers is “we can’t react quickly enough when priorities change.” . We can’t decide between competing business opportunities.

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Software Review Risk Management Estimate Sustainability 78

Binfire

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Project management is not only a popular career choice but also a profession that is in high demand. If you’re interested in a career in project management, there are a few things you can do to get started. Here are 10 ways to kick-start a career in project management. 10 ways to kick-start a career in project management.

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Ganttic

OCTOBER 23, 2016

That may seem strange, but even the trip to the store and managing of a great corporation have something in common. And some specialized software can really help. You may wonder if there is a real need for resource planning software. You may wonder if there is a real need for resource planning software.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 4, 2018

So, there’s a lot of sense in letting your gut, or your intuition, inform your decisions when managing projects. Any serious project manager would do well to read his books. Any project manager might have an intuition about this or that topic. Developing Your Project Management Intuition. Experience Matters.

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Leading Answers

JULY 20, 2018

However, long before our jobs as project managers are taken, AI will help us. Do you analyze backlogs and scope outlines for potential risks, or review estimates for commonly missed activities? This is the not too distant future of AI assisted project management. Predictions like “AI will take our jobs” sound scary.

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Leading Answers

JULY 20, 2018

However, long before our jobs as project managers are taken, AI will help us. Do you analyze backlogs and scope outlines for potential risks, or review estimates for commonly missed activities? This is the not too distant future of AI assisted project management. Predictions like “AI will take our jobs” sound scary.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2018 2003 60

Techno-PM

AUGUST 25, 2020

Product Manager vs Project Manager The essence of being an effective project manager or product manager can be summed up in four words: “The buck stops here!” This can be a confidence builder, whether you’re pursuing a career as a project manager or a product manager. That quote, popularized by U.S.

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Wrike

MARCH 16, 2022

You must be flexible to manage their work styles and quirks with finesse and communicate and collaborate well to produce the best possible result. Delivering successful design projects requires careful project management, which often includes allotting free slack time to allow all pieces of your design project to fit together beautifully.

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Teamweek

MAY 22, 2019

I can’t remember the name of the women’s magazine now, but the article was directed at professionals who found themselves reporting to a much-younger new boss. When I started out in project management, I was so close in age to my team members that relating to them was easy. The first time I encountered the term ‘Baby Boss,’ I cringed.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When we did our roundup of the 50 best Project Management Blogs in 2017 it quickly became one of our most popular posts. You folks do like reading about project management! So, here then is our list of the 52 best Project Management Blogs for 2019. How do People Consume Project Management Blogs? And that’s great.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Do you imagine a day when your face is on the front cover of Forbes or Time magazine? . As a startup owner or manager, your goal is to grow your business as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality. Founders use little money and take great risks to get going. Manage Your Time Properly. Be Adaptable.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2022

I color-code the date column too, with red, amber and green to show whether the delivery is on track, at risk or needing serious management attention. I also have checklists as a reminder for the daily, weekly, monthly and annual project management tasks I should be doing. That’s four columns. Stand up during phone calls.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2016

They read blogs and trade magazines, attend conferences and trade shows and spend time with other teams who they might learn from and get inspired by. Innovative teams are turning to new dynamic processes and software to support the speed of doing business. Innovative teams keep abreast of what’s happening in the world around them.

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Workzone

MAY 18, 2022

Just because your business card doesn’t say, Project Manager, doesn’t mean you aren’t one. If you answered yes to any of the above, you’re a project manager —even if it’s not part of your job title. Congratulations, You’re a Project Manager! Congrats on your newfound title of Project Manager! Take this quick survey.

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Herding Cats

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The planned uncertainty not only needs to decrease over time passing, but this reduction diminishes any impacts of risk on the decision-making processes. Seems there is still some confusion (intentional or accidental) about the Cone of Uncertainty and its purpose and its use in software development.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

billboards and magazines) and broadcast (i.e., Today we’ll cover: Our expert roll call Expect actionable insights from the following agency veterans: Shantal Gonzalez , experienced Director of Project Management for leading agencies like MRM. An example of how individual utilization rates appear in Resource Guru’s software.

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Proofhub

MAY 17, 2018

Use productivity tools Work management software and tools are a great way to increase the overall productivity for yourself and even your entire business. There are a number of tools and software available today that focus on improving certain aspects of productivity. 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.”?—?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 20, 2020

I colour-code the date column too, with red, amber and green to show whether the delivery is on track, at risk or needing serious management attention. I also have checklists as a reminder for the daily, weekly, monthly and annual project management tasks I should be doing. What are the deadlines for your staff magazine?

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Software Review 2013 Risk Management Risk 340

LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. At its core, p roject visibility refers to a clear picture of how a project is performing, including resource allocation and potential risks.

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Risk Management Risk Estimate Energy 148

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This post takes a strategic view of the project management software landscape. First, it identifies a dozen key features of PM software. Then it compares functionality across those key features for 10 popular PM software vendors. Features are a tradeoff for both software vendors and customers.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In a project-led business it’s about having a clear picture of how a project is performing, including resource allocation and potential risks. A work management software tool can help, but only if everyone looks at it. We’ve written before about the top project management visibility issues faced by teams.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. The creative problem-solving process is far beyond simply generating ideas, and the project manager’s role is critical in the process. WENDY GROUNDS: Hello, and welcome to Manage This , the podcast by project managers for project managers.

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Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Process Leadership 52

LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. At its core, p roject visibility refers to a clear picture of how a project is performing, including resource allocation and potential risks.

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Risk Estimate Energy 78

Binfire

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Forbes magazine also opined about the high rate of project failures recently. . The inexperience of the project managers? What is the opportunity cost of project management, you ask? This statement is by no means against using Agile project management. 2-Lack of experience by the project manager.

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Traxidy

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A RAID log and Action log, provides a way to track, manage and report on all of the Risks, Actions, Issues and Decisions throughout your project lifecycle. How they can be used by anyone to record, manage and control the smaller and key work items that support the project schedule and plan. (Click to follow me on LinkedIn).

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Project managers do their very best to stay on top of dates, but in complex environments where people work on many projects at the same time, it is simply not possible for the human brain to calculate realistic start and finishes in the moment. We’ve written before about the top project management scheduling issues faced by teams.

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Scoro

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This year’s State of Project Management Survey reveals that only 23% of organizations complete projects on time, with just 43% staying within budget. According to a 2018 report from the Project Management Institute , controlling the project’s scope is a universal top driver of success. Manage project budgets.

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Planview

OCTOBER 8, 2020

These changes and the uncertainty surrounding them will make effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) increasingly difficult in the years ahead.   The need for more seamless change management integration. Change management may be a barrier for some companies. billion by 2024.

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Leading Agile

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Business agility means having the capability to “turn on a dime” at low cost and with low risk, to drive innovation, respond to market changes, and overcome the competition. Mid-level IT managers compete to get their projects approved and funded. Unofficial IT’s risks and costs.

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