ProjectManager.com
JUNE 4, 2024
The popularity of applications to help teams organize their tasks, resources and more has reached a point where every major software company has a list-making product. So it’s no surprise that there’s a Microsoft Lists, but is MS Lists the best list-making app on the market? To find out, let’s define what Microsoft Lists is, look at its features and explore how to use MS Lists.
Musings on Project Management
JUNE 4, 2024
Now we're getting somewhere! No less an Agile/Scrum eminence than Mike Cohn -- author of some really good books and articles -- has come out with a newsletter on -- are you ready for this? -- what's the meaning of DONE in Agile. His acronym, a bit a poor choice to my mind, is "DoD". Definition of Done. But, there you have it.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 30, 2024
Ever wondered what RAID is all about in project management? You'll hear project managers talking about their RAID logs as part of how to manage a project , or updating the RAID, but what does it all mean? I've been working with RAID logs for over 20 years, so I have plenty of practical tips to share! My RAID log is THE most useful tool I use to keep my projects on track, and it will do the same for you.
Scrum.org
MAY 31, 2024
As a Scrum Master, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity and inclusion within Scrum Teams. Scrum is inherently collaborative and adaptive, making it the perfect environment for fostering diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. But how do we, as Scrum Masters, ensure that our facilitation actively promotes these values?
Speaker: Kat Conner
The challenge of delivering the right product at the right time while aligning with strategic objectives is more pressing than ever. Product management is evolving and gaining greater recognition as the means to creating this connection. Join our upcoming webinar and learn how to streamline your product development processes, infuse product thinking across the organization, and bridge the gap between vision and delivery.
The IIL Blog
JUNE 5, 2024
By Nick Mendez The Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential stands out as a hallmark of excellence in today’s dynamic business landscape. Recognized worldwide, the PMP ® certification equips professionals with the best practices and methodologies outlined in the Project Management Institute PMBOK® Guide , enabling them to efficiently manage complex projects.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leading Agile
JUNE 4, 2024
What if, instead of getting larger and more brittle over time, making changes more risky, your software could get more modular and simpler, increasing the safety of the developers working on the code? The key to soft software is focusing on creating that safety first. And the key to that is going from the traditional approach of testing last to testing first.
Scrum.org
JUNE 2, 2024
Empezar una carrera en Agile puede ser una excelente decisión en el entorno actual, donde la flexibilidad y la adaptabilidad son claves para el éxito de cualquier iniciativa, servicio o producto. Agile no es solo una metodología, sino una mentalidad que puede transformar la manera en que trabajas y colaboras con tu equipo, tu organización y sobretodo con las personas.
Musings on Project Management
MAY 31, 2024
I generally do not endorse products on this blog, and this posting is not an endorsement per se, but more of a "heads up" because in the PMO there are always a lot of documents and things to write, many to a multi-lingual project team. Here is a tool that might be of use.
Green Project Management
JUNE 5, 2024
We were working with a client recently and discussed the issues of prioritisation and alignment of projects to the organisation’s sustainability goals. Whilst they have published and publicly committed to a number of sustainability goals, there was no clear link between those goals and what was actually happening in the organisation. When I asked them […] The post Achieving Organizational Sustainability Goals Through Strategic Alignment in Project Portfolio Management appeared first on Ins
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar
Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.
Teamweek
JUNE 3, 2024
Keeping projects within budget is one common challenge that most project managers face at least once in their careers. Scope creep is one of the main reasons why projects exceed their budgets. It happens when a project’s scope keeps expanding without proper control, resulting in higher project costs. This article aims to help project managers who are burdened with monitoring project scope and reducing project costs.
Scoro
JUNE 5, 2024
Ever take on high-revenue projects and get surprised by low (or even negative) profits at the end? Talk about frustrating. In this guide, we’ll explain project return on investment (ROI), and you’ll discover a more accurate way to measure project profitability than simple ROI calculations. What is project ROI? Project ROI measures a project’s true profitability by comparing its revenue to its cost to deliver.
Scrum.org
MAY 31, 2024
The 2024 state of Agile in Procurement and Supply has now been published! Download the full report here: global annual Report State of Agility in Procurement & Supply — LAP Alliance (lap-alliance.org) Join Mirko Kleiner, President & Thought Leader LAP Alliance and Simon Reindl, Executive Board Member LAP Alliance and Eric Naiburg, COO Scrum.org as they discuss the findings and what it means in the year ahead.
Online PM Courses
JUNE 5, 2024
In this video I answer the question, what is Rolling Wave Planning? And I also look at the rolling wave planning process. The post What is Rolling Wave Planning? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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The objective of this research is to dispel misunderstandings about crucial project management terms and their definitions. It aims to accurately place these terms and facilitate a comprehensive global understanding of their meanings.
MPUG
MAY 30, 2024
Introduction Scope or requirements creep is the uncontrolled and often unmanageable growth of a project’s original requirements. According to a study done by the Project Management Institute , about 50% of projects experience scope creep, and only about 60% finish within budget while about 50% are finished on-schedule. In addition, scope creep is notorious for stressing out team members and taking time away from the original deliverables.
International Institute for Learning
JUNE 4, 2024
Agile Adoption and the Benefits of Agile Transformation By Roy Schilling Abstract Agile transformations can be expensive – very expensive – and will cause significant disruption to an organization. So, you have to ask, why would companies want to do this? While there are many benefits to going to Agile, organizations often choose the wrong goals, or don’t go far enough to realize those benefits, usually failing (at some level) or at least becoming disillusioned and falling back on fa
Scoro
JUNE 4, 2024
To improve productivity and project profitability without burning out your team, you need to master billable utilization. Make the most of your team’s time and talent with our billable utilization guide, which covers how to calculate billable utilization, its biggest benefits, and how to improve it. What is billable utilization? Billable utilization is the percentage of time your team or individual employees spend on work that directly generates revenue and can be billed to clients.
Scrum.org
JUNE 5, 2024
Redefining Agility: Evolving Our Operating Model as a Scrum Master In our relentless pursuit of excellence and efficiency, Scrum Masters play an important role in guiding organizations through the adoption of agile frameworks. However, it's time to pause and rethink our approach. Instead of over-focusing on frameworks and predefined rules, we should evolve our operating model to align with our context and empower our teams.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
UPQODE
JUNE 4, 2024
Choosing the perfect Webflow forms apps is essential for streamlining your online interactions and enhancing user experience. Whether you’re capturing leads, conducting surveys, or processing payments, the right form app can significantly impact your website’s effectiveness. In this article, we will explore some of the best Webflow forms apps, detailing their features and benefits to help you select the best tool for your needs.
Admation
JUNE 3, 2024
Why Auditing and Prioritizing Your Digital Assets is a Marketing Must-Have For over two decades, I've championed the power of Marketing Technology including Digital Asset Management (DAM) software - I've been responsible for implementing MarTech across numerous organisations as well as marketing solutions to brands and creative teams across the globe.
Velociteach
JUNE 4, 2024
In one of the most out-of-this-world episodes of the “Manage This” podcast, Velociteach presented a fascinating discussion with Dr. Heather Cowardin. Dr. Cowardin is a project manager at NASA who shared insights about the critical issue of orbital space debris. This conversation will be of special interest for project managers and corporate training organizers.
Scoro
MAY 30, 2024
The lifeblood of any project is its profitability. And calculating project profitability doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how to easily calculate profitability in five steps: 1. Determine the project’s total revenue This part is usually the easiest. Your project revenue is simply the amount your client will pay you. So, if your company charges them $20,000 for an ad campaign, that’s your project revenue.
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Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.
Scrum.org
JUNE 1, 2024
El Scrum Master es un agile coach de la entrega de valor Los Scrum Masters son efectivos cuando logran ayudar para maximizar la entrega de valor a través del uso de Scrum. Algunos criterios útiles para lograrlo son: Ayudar a mejorar las capacidades de entrega continua de producto. Uno de los aspectos más importantes es ayudar a mejorar los criterios de terminado para lograr una buena calidad.
Henny Portman
JUNE 1, 2024
“ The Courageous Sponsor – How to overcome challenges to get your project done ” by Annie Sheehan helps project sponsors to improve their project outcomes. It offers practical lessons, cases, templates, checklists and actions. The book takes you on a journey up the sponsorship productivity ladder, starting from level one, where sponsorship behavior is categorized as paralyzed, and a project that is out of the game.
MPUG
JUNE 5, 2024
For the past few months a number of MPUG members have been working with Envorso on a new AI tool for project managers called Empwr.ai. They recently started inviting project managers to use the tool for an extended free trial while they are in beta testing. We want to extend the offer to you because the Empwr.ai founders are looking for feedback from project managers like you.
Velociteach
JUNE 5, 2024
We should view project management approaches as a palette of options. Predictive, Agile, and Lean/Kanban form the boundaries. Hybrid is the vast interior space. The first article in this series described the boundaries and color-mix of approaches: This article discusses how these approaches may be reflected in central project management domains. Project Phases The project […] The post Hybrid Project Management: Part 2, What Changes?
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
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