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For most of us, the last time there was this much media attention given to a single event was 9/11. The difference between the two situations is that the emotional and physical impact of 9/11 was vastly more severe in the days immediately following the attacks but subsided relatively quickly compared to what we are seeing with the pandemic which started as a slow burning fire but now looks like a long term conflagration. MORE
Every employer wants their teams to work as productively as possible to bring the best results to their company. But sometimes even good employees work not at their full and it can be easily noticed that their working efficiency has decreased. It can be due to the lack of motivation. MORE
Ever since the accidental creation of my book “ Scrum – A Pocket Guide ” in 2013, and its deliberate evolution in 2019, I’ve been receiving inquiries about an audiobook version. MORE
As a project manager, you will sometimes be asked to make presentations to a board, to a senior leader team, an external vendor, or to your organization. Here are opportunities to help your stakeholders understand your projects. MORE
This article was first published in Projectmanagement.com. Click here to view the article. 56 million. That’s the estimated number of millennials currently working or seeking work—making individuals born between 1980 and 2000 the largest generation in the U.S. MORE
“Virtuality is found in how team members work, not in where team members work.” Thomas P. Wise, "Trust in Virtual Teams" Thomas P. Wise is probably correct that virtual teams are more about "how" than "where", but as the covid-19 virus is about as I write this, everyone is scrambling for the playbook on virtual teams, and turning to the chapter on "how" without question. We know the "where Virtual teams MORE
174 Listen to the Agile Unplugged Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to Agile Unplugged on: Apple Podcasts. Spotify. Soundcloud. Welcome to the next installment of an all-new podcast hosted by LeadingAgile’s CEO, Mike Cottmeyer. MORE
What do Project Managers Do? There are many roles and responsibilities of the project manager in any given project. MORE
Develop an Edge and Expand Your Skill Set. Deciding to get a professional certificate can involve several factors such as, your industry, your interests, your network, and how you would ultimately like to grow in each of these areas. MORE
Some people say we cannot manage what we cannot measure. I say we cannot solve what we cannot see, or at least visualize somehow. Projects are problem-solving exercises. The entire project is one big problem. We might be building a new product; that's a problem to solve. MORE
This article was written by the team at Finale Inventory. If you need to buy things for your project, you know that shipping takes time and money. And delivery costs are often ‘forgotten’ in project budgets. Thankfully, there’s a ton of methods that you can use to save on these costs. MORE
3 Flawless Tips & Tools for Team Leads to Manage Remote Workers The trend of remote work is growing rapidly with each upcoming year. The popularity of this trend has increased by 44% over the past five years, and by 91% over the past ten years. MORE
Although the term “strategic initiative” might sound like inflated business jargon, it’s far from useless. A strategic initiative is a compass that guides businesses and targets future goals. MORE
Women make up around a third of the project management population — a figure that hasn’t changed a great deal over the last few years — and they also continue to be largely absent from leadership roles in major projects. MORE
Learning to Walk Before You Start Running. PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. MORE
We are living in extraordinary times when the novelty of the COVID-19 virus causing disruptions to economies around the world. Many of us find ourselves in self-isolation, working remotely, buying food in panic and more. MORE
Strategic product management may be the “quarterback” role on a leadership team, helping the team choose and execute the right plays. As a team, we have more good ideas than our organization has the capacity to execute. MORE
This article will help you quickly compare and evaluate the best retail management system software and other web retailing tools. The online retail business is booming. It seems like every hobbyist has an e-shop or is using some sort of retail POS software. MORE
As technology advanced, so did the workforce and how teams work. No longer were organizations tied to dipping into the local talent pool. With broadband, mobile devices and software solutions, teams could be recruited anywhere and work remotely. MORE
“Time is the most precious resource there is — you have to protect it.” – Jesse Itzler. Most project managers are aware that time is our most precious resource, particularly as the clock of deadlines keeps ticking. MORE
One of the principles of the Agile Manifesto is “ Simplicity—the art of maximizing the amount of work not done—is essential ”. Studies from the Standish Group and recorded in one of their Chaos reports shows that 60% of developed features are not or rarely used. MORE
Every office has its fair share of distractions and problems. There’s the person that can’t stop sending out the latest viral long read, the person that needs you to see every blurry picture of his kids, and the person who always leaves a half-eaten donut in the box in the kitchen. MORE
Information technology (IT) is a broad field that encompasses anything related to computer technology. That can include networking, hardware, software, the internet and the people that work with these things. Teams that work in IT are there to support these technologies and the people who use them. MORE
What is a scrum master? Scrum Master, in simple words, is a role within the Scrum Framework. Scrum framework is an agile approach to build product incrementally and iteratively. Scrum is the most popular framework on the name of agile. Many people get confused between agile and scrum. MORE
Employee turnover is a natural part of doing business, but the hectic and demanding nature of agency work can cause higher levels of churn than in other industries. While that may seem like it’s just part of the game, the financial toll associated with turnover is sobering. MORE
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 31, 2020
As technology advanced, so did the workforce and how teams work. No longer were organizations tied to dipping into the local talent pool. With broadband, mobile devices and software solutions, teams could be recruited anywhere and work remotely.
Project Risk Coach
MARCH 30, 2020
As a project manager, you will sometimes be asked to make presentations to a board, to a senior leader team, an external vendor, or to your organization. Here are opportunities to help your stakeholders understand your projects.
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Leading Agile
MARCH 31, 2020
Listen to the Agile Unplugged Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to Agile Unplugged on: Apple Podcasts. Spotify. Soundcloud. Welcome to the next installment of an all-new podcast hosted by LeadingAgile’s CEO, Mike Cottmeyer.
Girl's Guide to PM
MARCH 30, 2020
This article was written by the team at Finale Inventory. If you need to buy things for your project, you know that shipping takes time and money. And delivery costs are often ‘forgotten’ in project budgets. Thankfully, there’s a ton of methods that you can use to save on these costs.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in their own ecosystem. He'll also go over metrics we can use to measure the health of our ecosystems as we build more resources for innovators.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 31, 2020
Although the term “strategic initiative” might sound like inflated business jargon, it’s far from useless. A strategic initiative is a compass that guides businesses and targets future goals.
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MPUG
MARCH 29, 2020
“Time is the most precious resource there is — you have to protect it.” – Jesse Itzler. Most project managers are aware that time is our most precious resource, particularly as the clock of deadlines keeps ticking.
Leading Answers
MARCH 30, 2020
Some people say we cannot manage what we cannot measure. I say we cannot solve what we cannot see, or at least visualize somehow. Projects are problem-solving exercises. The entire project is one big problem. We might be building a new product; that's a problem to solve.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 30, 2020
Information technology (IT) is a broad field that encompasses anything related to computer technology. That can include networking, hardware, software, the internet and the people that work with these things. Teams that work in IT are there to support these technologies and the people who use them.
Epicflow Blog
MARCH 30, 2020
Every employer wants their teams to work as productively as possible to bring the best results to their company. But sometimes even good employees work not at their full and it can be easily noticed that their working efficiency has decreased. It can be due to the lack of motivation.
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How can project planning that stretches over months or years remain relevant and account for new ad-hoc activities that arrive every day?
MavenLink
MARCH 31, 2020
Employee turnover is a natural part of doing business, but the hectic and demanding nature of agency work can cause higher levels of churn than in other industries. While that may seem like it’s just part of the game, the financial toll associated with turnover is sobering.
Leading Agile
MARCH 31, 2020
Strategic product management may be the “quarterback” role on a leadership team, helping the team choose and execute the right plays. As a team, we have more good ideas than our organization has the capacity to execute.
Brad Egeland
MARCH 29, 2020
In today’s world, Social Media is the most crucial, and cost-effective, marketing tool there is.
MPUG
MARCH 30, 2020
Learning to Walk Before You Start Running. PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership.
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This eBook describes the process of managing the project budget and its associated costs.
Henny Portman
APRIL 1, 2020
One of the principles of the Agile Manifesto is “ Simplicity—the art of maximizing the amount of work not done—is essential ”. Studies from the Standish Group and recorded in one of their Chaos reports shows that 60% of developed features are not or rarely used.
Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives
MARCH 30, 2020
Develop an Edge and Expand Your Skill Set. Deciding to get a professional certificate can involve several factors such as, your industry, your interests, your network, and how you would ultimately like to grow in each of these areas.
Gunther Verheyen
MARCH 30, 2020
Ever since the accidental creation of my book “ Scrum – A Pocket Guide ” in 2013, and its deliberate evolution in 2019, I’ve been receiving inquiries about an audiobook version.
The Lazy Project Manager
MARCH 30, 2020
“Book Giveaway: The Project Manager Who Smiled: The Value of Fun in Projects ($17 Value)” on Project Manager News @projectmanagernews. link]. Uncategorized ebook free fun petertaylor project projectmanager projectmanagernews smile smiled value
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Proofhub
MARCH 30, 2020
3 Flawless Tips & Tools for Team Leads to Manage Remote Workers The trend of remote work is growing rapidly with each upcoming year. The popularity of this trend has increased by 44% over the past five years, and by 91% over the past ten years.
Agilemania
MARCH 30, 2020
What is a scrum master? Scrum Master, in simple words, is a role within the Scrum Framework. Scrum framework is an agile approach to build product incrementally and iteratively. Scrum is the most popular framework on the name of agile. Many people get confused between agile and scrum.
Teamweek
MARCH 30, 2020
Every office has its fair share of distractions and problems. There’s the person that can’t stop sending out the latest viral long read, the person that needs you to see every blurry picture of his kids, and the person who always leaves a half-eaten donut in the box in the kitchen.
The Digital Project Manager
MARCH 29, 2020
This content is exclusive to DPM Pro Members! DPM Pro Members get: Instant access to. The post Workshop: Master Conflict Resolution appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. Members Only Webinars
Speaker: Nir Eyal
Ever get the feeling the world is full of too many distractions? Research shows the ability to stay focused is a competitive advantage, in work and in life. However, in an age of ever-increasing demands on our attention how do we stay productive and stay sane? In this webinar, Nir provides research-backed, practical advice, and memorable strategies for managing distraction and our time. Nir Eyal shares findings of his five years of research into how to master what he calls, "the skill of the century," the power to be "Indistractable."
Techno-PM
MARCH 30, 2020
What do Project Managers Do? There are many roles and responsibilities of the project manager in any given project.
Stepping Into Project Management
MARCH 30, 2020
This article was first published in Projectmanagement.com. Click here to view the article. 56 million. That’s the estimated number of millennials currently working or seeking work—making individuals born between 1980 and 2000 the largest generation in the U.S.
DigitalPM
MARCH 30, 2020
This article will help you quickly compare and evaluate the best retail management system software and other web retailing tools. The online retail business is booming. It seems like every hobbyist has an e-shop or is using some sort of retail POS software.
Kiron Bondale
MARCH 29, 2020
For most of us, the last time there was this much media attention given to a single event was 9/11. The difference between the two situations is that the emotional and physical impact of 9/11 was vastly more severe in the days immediately following the attacks but subsided relatively quickly compared to what we are seeing with the pandemic which started as a slow burning fire but now looks like a long term conflagration.
Speaker: Peter Taylor, Speaker/Author, The Lazy Project Manager
Businesses everywhere are trying to “get business agile”—but it’s not easy to adapt to becoming this adaptive. How can conventional organizations succeed in this transformation? In this webinar, Peter Taylor will walk through the change process step by step, and look at a tried and tested transformation roadmap: benefits are outlined, solutions to common challenges offered, and tried and tested methods and tools provided. It will be a guide towards a decentralized and management style that offers more successful decision making through collaboration.
Musings on Project Management
MARCH 31, 2020
“Virtuality is found in how team members work, not in where team members work.” Thomas P. Wise, "Trust in Virtual Teams" Thomas P. Wise is probably correct that virtual teams are more about "how" than "where", but as the covid-19 virus is about as I write this, everyone is scrambling for the playbook on virtual teams, and turning to the chapter on "how" without question. We know the "where Virtual teams
LiquidPlanner
MARCH 30, 2020
Women make up around a third of the project management population — a figure that hasn’t changed a great deal over the last few years — and they also continue to be largely absent from leadership roles in major projects.
ActiveCollab
APRIL 1, 2020
These turbulent times call for radical measures. Not surprisingly going fully remote is the challenge our users have been most articulate about. We’re not going to talk about whether or not you should instruct your team to wear pants at all times, that’s not what this is about.
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