The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 6, 2021

What is a Value-Driven Project Resource Management? Project resource management by PMO has changed significantly in the last 20 years. It is no more a mere spreadsheet for allocating resources to the projects and plug the holes. It has evolved into a highly value-driven resource management solution.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Are you looking for a robust workforce planning, resource management and portfolio management tool? You’ll get portfolio-level resource management features and multiple system integrations via the Saviom API. This makes Saviom a powerful tool for large teams that need to manage human (and other) resources over multiple projects.

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Software Review 2020 Software PMO 493

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. Let us begin with the basics.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Estimate 299

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

Resources are the largest contributor to successful project delivery , and project managers spend significant time planning and managing their activities. Both resource and project managers work in tandem to develop resourcing strategies for projects. What is project resource management?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 8, 2023

Project portfolio management software differs from project management software in that the former has to oversee many projects while the latter only involves one project. That’s going to require specific project portfolio management tools that can manage all those projects at once.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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2024 Construction Software Review Technical Review 364

ProjectManager.com

JULY 28, 2021

If you’re looking for project management software, you’ll find countless options. Ultimately, choosing the right project management software comes down to identifying your needs and finding a good fit. Monday.com is a project management software tool that aims to “focus on processes, not tasks.”

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 1, 2020

Named after their inventor, Henry Gantt, these bar charts help visually illustrate even the most complex project schedules in a simple and user-friendly format. In short, this is a horizontal bar chart that depicts changes to a project plan over time. Since then, more than 20,000 managers have followed suit. Progress bars.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Tech disruption is huge in our industry, so why not get ahead and show employers that you are ready to take the lead and can lead low-code app development projects? Business users, like project managers and teams, are using this approach to take some of the workload off application developers. They mean short projects).

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Software Review Technical Review PMI Application Development 380

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2023

Information technology (IT) is what keeps the modern world running, which is why IT management is so crucial to business. For too many, IT is a mystery and IT management isn’t even in their vocabulary. We’ll explain these two terms, explore the various aspects of IT management and why it’s so important to businesses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

SmartSuite brings together enterprise level processes and tasks with what you need to do day-to-day. It’s a work management tool designed for today’s virtual workforce, with automations and an simple-to-use interface that makes doing your job easier. Starts at $10pm per user billed annually. Hosting model: Cloud only.

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Software Review 2022 PMO Lean 355

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 23, 2020

Managers and upper-echelon executives sing its praises. If only there was a way to foster collaboration not just at a team level, but at an enterprise level. Projects would be more collaborative. No, there is a solution! What Is Enterprise Collaboration? Why Is Enterprise Collaboration Important?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 21, 2023

Most project managers can’t imagine running a project without Gantt charts. This tool has been in the project management toolbox for so long that it predates computers. Gantt charts are ideal for knowing what’s going on in a project, communicating with teams and avoiding resource overload.

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Proofhub

APRIL 11, 2024

The scenario is this: You’re a project manager tasked with overseeing a crucial project. Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of project management, where success often encounters hurdles and obstacles In project management, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Does this sound familiar?

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Software Review Innovation Risk Management Controlling 78

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 28, 2022

To say that ProjectManager’s work management software has many features is an understatement. From creating simple to-do lists to closely monitoring your remote employees’ workload, you can accomplish nearly any project management task on our platform. Gantt (Team, Business and Enterprise plans). List (All plans).

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 12, 2021

ProjectManager has long been an industry favorite for connecting hybrid project management teams and letting them manage their work. It’s now the highest level role in the work management software and has the most permissions. For enterprise accounts, Global Admins will be able to access the Audit Log and Account Export.

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Controlling Software Agile Change Management 292

Inloox

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The origin and meaning of ERP systems The first predecessor of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) was developed and established in industry more than 100 years ago. Now, it was possible to specifically coordinate modules such as contract management, purchasing or work time tracking. PM: Where are the similarities and differences?

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Logistics Manufacturing Software Review Infrastructure 213

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 30, 2022

One day your project management status updates might self-destruct. In a parallel universe, some of the key drivers of project management are to communicate, to inform and to develop high performing teams. Given how popular and powerful social media has become, what will this mean for the way we manage projects?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 30, 2021

Setting high quality goals, goal clarity, and self-management, positively affect team performance [3]. Using OKRs with Evidence Based Management (EBM). Consider alternative Initiatives - Are there other solutions or approaches to the solution? Scrum.org (2020) The Evidence-Based Management Guide. References.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 14, 2022

Do you ever feel like this same kind of madness is reflected in your project and portfolio management? Some favored or particularly important projects fail to deliver while others progress unexpectedly. This article explores some of that mystery… or project madness. Manage Project Madness with Improved PPM Alignment.

Technical Review 147

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Why is Product Ownership split to Product Owner and Product Manager in SAFe? SAFe has multiple Product Ownership/Management layers As organizations tackle bigger products, they have some alternatives for how to tackle product ownership/management. How does it differ from the Scrum Guide? Why did SAFe make this choice?

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WorkOtter

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The main challenges of enterprise project portfolio management vary from enterprise to enterprise. These project portfolio management challenges can hamstring even the most well-managed companies. These project portfolio management challenges can hamstring even the most well-managed companies.

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2023 Software Review Risk Management Monitoring 78

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

What are the project management skills that you really need to focus on today? I hear from project managers every week who aren’t sure what skills they should be building on. The way we do project management has evolved. That’s not to say that project management training is pointless.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

How does a large enterprise cultivate a single source of truth across teams, departments, continents, and solutions? Portfolio Director Mark Wybraniec – Johnson & Johnson – Portfolio Management Organization, Director Allan Spina – Becton Dickinson – Portfolio Management and Innovation Education, VP R&D.

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Planview

JANUARY 11, 2024

Elevate your Project Management Office (PMO) to become one of the most effective strategic partners in your organization. In this post, we’ll cover the importance of the sponsor’s mindset and how the PMO can use it to address the shifting needs of the enterprise. Output is whatever is produced by the project team.

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Teamweek

APRIL 22, 2024

They have demanding projects and work many hours, leaving little to spend on administrative tasks. This may cause poor time management, reduced productivity, and revenue loss. It helps architects accurately track time and bill clients, track project progress, and understand work habits.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Customers consume the products and services created by the enterprise. How we manage and lead defines the organization. It was initially designed to manage the flow of parts and inventory in factories. Toyota was a Lean pioneer.

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nTask

JANUARY 13, 2021

This is where you can use different project management software to help you manage your marketing strategy and keep you on top of all your tasks. However, with so many project management software to choose from, the decision can become quite daunting and confusing.

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MPUG

APRIL 1, 2024

Copilot Studio, formerly known as Power Virtual Agents, is Microsoft’s solution for easily creating AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants. This makes Copilot Studio a powerful tool for project management and PMO tasks.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software is a critical tool for teams who need help managing complex projects and priorities across their organization. Teams who use PPM software need to organize resources across multiple teams and projects to ensure they are using their limited resources most efficiently.

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Software Review 2022 Software Planning 88

Planview

MAY 3, 2023

The world of project management is rapidly evolving, with an increasing emphasis on the role of the PMO in enterprise transformation. Which begs the question—how can today’s project managers leverage automation to drive maximum value for their organizations? Does any of this sound familiar? You’re not alone.

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Software Review PMO Software Executing 78

Scoro

MARCH 11, 2024

Looking for project management tools? In this guide, we’ll highlight a list of project management tools and software that help you manage tasks, collaborate with your team, and manage resources. Consider the specific needs of your team and projects when selecting a project management tool.

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nTask

AUGUST 12, 2021

nTask is our favorite project management tool not only because it’s our product but because we are always upgrading and developing the tool to ensure its efficiency. The tool is a well-known, reputable project management software that brings all your team members on the same page.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Cost concerns: Unlocking Paymo’s advanced features like Gantt charts and workload management means you must spend a lot. Toggl Plan Price: Starts at $9/month Toggl Plan is a project and resource management tool for professional service teams. These advanced features are only in the tool’s costliest paid tier at $23.9

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Across industries, strategic PMO and business leaders are using adaptive project management to drive strategic delivery and value while adapting to quickly changing customer needs and preferences. Many of them rely on Planview to help their organizations realize their adaptive project management potential to deliver on strategy.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Too often, it is rolled out, top-down, left-right (in the traditional enterprise SDLC). It replicates the portfolio level management hierarchy established by PMI, by defining roles and responsibilities at the portfolio, program and team level and by also introducing the solution level. Quelle: Wolfgang Hilpert.).

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 18, 2023

Introducing Tempo Mark Lorion provided an overview of Tempo, one of the largest, most successful application providers in the Atlassian ecosystem and a leading provider of portfolio management solutions. When change occurs, predictive scheduling shows what will happen next, so they can manage risk and adapt along the way.

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