Project Bliss

JANUARY 13, 2021

I’m writing this post while the world is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. There are so many things to worry about. There are so many things to worry about. Whatever the reason, I’ve shifted my bedtime to far too late. These reasons touch on many different areas. And I feel it.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Creative project management practices are unlike those in traditional industries. Construction, industrial, and even software development project management practices and processes have matured over the years. What is creative project management? It covers all aspects of a project, from idea to design to development to delivery.

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Resource Guru

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to managing your projects, shared calendars and resource allocation, you want to find the best project management software for the job. Monday and Asana seem to be popular project management tools. The project manager and stakeholders will feel frustrated because the project will start to lag behind schedule.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 4, 2024

In 2024, technical hiring is about more than just finding someone who can code. The tech industry is constantly evolving, and as a result, so are the skills required to excel in it. Even more shocking — Korn Ferry predicts that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs might go unfilled because there aren’t enough skilled people to take them. The solution?

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MPUG

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Efficiency, Quality, and Simplicity for Project Success Let’s Start With a Story If you write, you probably use the circumstances you encounter in your life as fodder for your work. Deliver more value to customers with fewer resources while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement. Perhaps another piece in the future.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 19, 2019

If success goes to those who can innovate the fastest, how do we nurture innovation? The basics are simple to understand—but difficult to implement and stick with in the face of adversity. We need to create an environment that encourages experimentation while also tolerating, investigating and learning from the inevitable failures.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Balancing the team’s work schedule is one of the trickiest parts of a project manager’s role. How much do they have on their plate? You’ll probably still find yourself googling “[time zone] vs [your time zone]” to double-check, but you’ll have way fewer surprises. You want to maximize utilization.

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PM Basics

JANUARY 20, 2023

In project management, one key pillar of success is managing your stakeholders well. Stakeholders are people or parties that may have an interest in your project. Manage them well, and they drive your project to success. However, how do you create one? Otherwise, your project may fail.

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Resource Guru

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to managing your projects, shared calendars and resource allocation, you want to find the best project management software for the job. Monday and Asana seem to be popular project management tools. Monday vs Asana – be aware of the potential pitfalls of task-based project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 4, 2022

In this webinar we discuss tips and strategies for managing multiple projects. Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity is a book that offers a comprehensive framework for juggling your workload and still leaving the office on time. Fort Wayne?

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I’ve often said that scoping is the hardest part of Project Management. So for a formal project, you’ll need a good Scope Management Plan. But a Scope Management Plan is a tiny part of project management. Getting your scope wrong at the outset sill set your project up to fail. What is a Scope Management Plan?

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Runrun.it

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How do we know what documents we will need when working on a project? For a supervisor or manager, what type of project planning documents are needed to conduct a successful venture? Project Charter. Project Management Plan. Project Scope Plan. Project Schedule Plan. Project Team Plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In this review of Unito, I’ll share the pros and cons of this automated sync tool that is the answer to all your too-many-tools problems. Pricing: Pricing is determined by how many users you need, how many systems you need to link together and how quickly you need them to sync. Here’s an example.

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used by software engineers and IT professionals for the past sixteen years. The reason for this surge in popularity is quite understandable, the majority of projects benefit when managed using lean concepts promoted by Agile project management methodology.

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Teamweek

APRIL 22, 2020

This guide will cover all of the key areas regarding remote recruiting, including why choose a remote work setting, what characteristics and skills should a remote employee have, how to find and hire remote candidates, and a list of useful tools for remote teams. In another PGI study , 80% of remote workers reported improved morale.

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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. Create plans for a project, oversee the completion of the project, and then find yourself looking back on the project and exploring what went right and what went wrong? Congratulations, You’re a Project Manager! Well, we are.

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MPUG

APRIL 29, 2020

Within your history you can print or download your transcript certificates of completion, including the one for today, and you can access your member training history by logging on to mpug.com, click the my account button, and then click on the webinar reports link. This presentation will show you how to use those features of that template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

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. Many of them are authors.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

You can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” The Certificate in Positive Psychology explored many aspects of this young science. My curiosity can be great in a room full of outgoing people too nervous to get to know each other, but it can feel like the Spanish Inquisition to someone who is reserved and shy.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2021

I have many intuitions about this. But also a field that has much to say about code quality and how we can be better developers. It also ties well into a recent post where we discussed a scientific study that showed how critical the socio-technical skills of developers are to the success of Agile transformations.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 25, 2023

There are some downsides to RJPs , too : not enough information for the candidates, expectations mismatch, lower number of applicants, not enough data to show the company’s value and culture, and it’s extra work for the hiring team. See the Java Backend Developer Test Template for more examples.

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MPUG

JANUARY 2, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Collin Quiring’s How to get and see Project Information in Power BI webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Welcome to today’s MPUG Webinar, How to Get and See Project Information in Power BI. Kyle: Hello, everyone. Show screen.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This article discusses the benefits of work management tools and how to choose the best one for your business. They serve as a centralized workspace and data hub, facilitate efficient project management , and enhance collaboration across the organization. The best work management platforms go further than just project management.

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Paymo App

JANUARY 19, 2018

Are you preparing to become a project manager but you don’t know where to start? We’ve put together an extensive guide for you to serve as a beginning point and reference for your future career as a project manager. A project manager’s skills – find out if you have the skills needed to be a part of the project management field.

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Although the success rate depends on many factors, there is one common thing that is mostly seen in several use cases. There are so many of these so-called “best to-do list apps”, which claim to make your life easier. Moreover, you can create projects and associate multiple tasks under it. Wunderlist. Google Keep.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Complex projects demand effortless collaboration between team members. This article outlines what to look for when you’re comparing different project collaboration software. We’ll start by introducing some of the simplest tools for creating to-do lists, messaging team members, and storing project files.

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Planio

APRIL 1, 2019

They're one of the most powerful productivity boosters you have in your project management arsenal. Let's dive into the basics of what a workflow is, when and where to use them, and then look at some real-world examples of how they can help streamline and optimize your workday. How processes help you work smarter, not harder.

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Planio

JULY 13, 2021

According to a recent G2 study , the three biggest challenges marketing teams face are engaging with customers, creating a cohesive customer journey across platforms, and innovating–challenges that can be solved with the right marketing project management software. How to pick the best marketing project management software.

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Ganttic

JULY 20, 2017

Projects are how things are done these days. However, according to a research paper, there are still gaps between skills for successful project management and project management framework education. You could move your legs even if you didn’t know how to walk. There’s just no way around it. You get the point.

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MPUG

JULY 16, 2021

Welcome to the final part of my three-part series on project requirements management. Welcome to the final part of my three-part series on project requirements management. How are the requirements monitored and controlled in an agile lifecycle? For instance, notice the very first tile there, how the customer explained it.

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Teamweek

APRIL 22, 2020

So, how do you build a great team of remote workers? Whether you’re switching from traditional to remote settings or setting up a remote company from scratch, here are some essential steps to have in mind when building a remote team. The first order of business is getting good quality staff. Posting a remote job ad. Post on job boards.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 10, 2023

We’ve all seen the articles do the rounds on the internet; how to work, when to work, where to work—you name it. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that using time blocking. At the end of the week, you report on campaign performance to key stakeholders in the company, such as the VP of Marketing. Sounds basic?

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Wrike

MAY 28, 2021

This is where M&A project management comes in. This is where M&A project management comes in. M&A managers should know how mergers or acquisitions within their industry may impact their organization’s positioning. What is M&A project management? What does an M&A project manager do?

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Paymo App

JANUARY 8, 2019

Project managers have always been the key link among team members, keeping them focused and accountable for their work. Whether it’s having a particular way of organizing their tasks, offering career advice or managing teams, each project manager has one trick that makes work, if not easier, at least more enjoyable.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For many, the most important part of a project is getting caught up in the maelstrom of activity once it’s well underway. With a major role in overseeing the day-to-day while adhering to big-picture goals, as a project manager, you strive to build momentum with your team in your quest to keep stakeholders happy and hit your milestones.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Some of them have so many features I don’t even know all the things they can do. High-end IDEs can display many different panels giving various views into system configuration settings, project directory tree, project configuration settings, various “consoles” and log files, and different kinds of source and data files.

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Leading Agile

OCTOBER 10, 2018

There is rarely a clear connection between enterprise-level strategy and project-level decisions. ” My observation: This is a natural consequence of a “project” mentality as opposed to a “product” mentality. Mid-level IT managers compete to get their projects approved and funded.

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