We all utilize project management skills like planning and task management in our "real" lives, but there are six PM skills that go much deeper than that—from discipline to focused urgency. Read how they can be utilized in your personal life.
Many aspects of project management appear tedious and boring. Creating visual scenarios transforms your project into a memorable adventure that has lasting impact—and creates stronger bonds among team members. Here are five story vision examples to use in your next project.
While still in its infancy, ChatGPT has already caused some sleepless nights. What are the implications of this new technology for project managers, and what can they do to thrive in this burgeoning field of artificial intelligence?
Not appreciating the differences between PPM and SPM—and falling victim to strategic portfolio management myths—will decrease your odds of success. Let’s clear up some of these common misconceptions (and address those pesky watermelons...).
In this talk I cover Why individuals & organizations need to be constantly on their toes and be ready to face the Future in the new BANI world. I will also list some of the tectonic changes an organization needs to make to not only survive but shine in the new world order.
By Lynda Bourne Agile in its various forms is becoming mainstream, and this means an increasing number of commercial contracts are being delivered by contractors who either choose, or are requi ...
Hi everyone - Beginning 28 March PDU processing has been delayed due to the influx of PDUs from the live PMXPO event on 23 March. We understand that typically PDUs are processed within 48-72 hours, ho ...
Hello everyone, I am a mechanical engineer with around 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, first with experiences in quality, methods and problem solving/continuous improvement an ...
This is going to be a tricky blog to write, so let me make one distinction up front: when I use the word “ignorant,” I’m specifically referring to Merriam-Webster’s second defi ...
I am looking for anyone that has experience, and is willing to share, in setting up and using the Power Platform along with Project For Web as the organizations primary PPM platform. I am exploring th ...
What are the options available for renewing CAPM earning PDUs within 7 months, and how feasible is it to archieve this goal? ...
Hello PM.org world. I am looking for an MS Project Plan for implementing an IT and/or Cybersecurity Governance. Please sanitize it so I don't know for which company it was for. Thanks all ...
PMJ Practitioner Insights is a series of short, empirically relevant articles that disseminate research findings to project practitioners and also benefit academics and students in the field of projec ...
Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) is a collaborative activity where individuals from different parts of an organization, both technical and non-technical people, get together to create accepta ...
There’s a lot more to artificial intelligence than chatbots, and many AI applications will contribute to project management. But that doesn’t mean it's coming to take your job. In fact, AI is going to make project managers' lives a lot better.
Projects don’t always go to plan. At some point in your career, there will be bad news to share with the rest of the team. Here are some tips for managing project communications in a crisis.
This year will be a turning point for artificial intelligence, one of the seven top technology trends that project managers and organizations must focus on. What else made the list—and how prepared are you to adapt?
Goals are good for any team, including agile ones. However, it’s possible to set goals that seem to make sense but are ineffective and might even hurt the work of the team and the product. Let’s look at three goal setting “anti-patterns” that should be avoided.
As agile approaches grow in popularity and enter new areas of operation, the demand for people with agile experience and skillsets increases. To fulfill that demand, it may be time to rethink the ‘ideal’ agile candidate, focusing on capabilities not IT backgrounds.
Provides you with the roles and responsibilities of the CDBA. Helps determine the key skillsets and experience required and where the CDBA role fits within the organizational structure. Scenario-based PMI Talent Triangle® knowledge check included.
As project managers, we have to pull information that is both broad and deep out of our constituents. We can’t expect them to “push” information to us proactively and package it the way we want. Here are seven ways to minimize your burden of information “pull” when working with stakeholders.
Your backlog of projects and never-ending list of things to do far outpaces the capacity of the teams to deliver on them. What is a program manager to do? Follow these tips to help restore order.
Join PMI, Joget, AgilePoint, Kianda, and Pipefy for another session of PMI Citizen Developer (TM) Partner’s Perspective Webinar Series where we bring you valuable insights, perspectives and experiences from leaders of the citizen development movement.
As Low Code/No Code tools are gaining popularity daily, traditional development is still relevant. It will always be a good option for many projects created and needed daily. But, if you have a project that is due soon, which one you must select and what is the actual tradeoff between the two? In this webinar, we will see which path is suitable and how you can select the appropriate method. In the long run, what is the cost and how you will be able to maintain your work?
For the successful project managers, embracing stakeholders and responding to them well is essential. This webinar outlines the strategies to positively engage with your stakeholders in ways that will best position you for continued success. If you struggle with the balancing act of coordinating stakeholder desires (and who doesn’t) this webinar is for you.
Why is data analytics important for project managers? What should project managers know about data analytics tools? This webinar will answer both questions and describe what is possible with current data analytics and business intelligence tools. Attendees will leave with a better idea of how data analytics can positively impact project management outcomes and how they can utilize data analytics tools and techniques to get there.
This webinar will explore methods and skills of the critical thinking process including recognizing bias and the psychological factors that hinder critical thinking. The presenters will also have a discussion with some examples from their quite diverse backgrounds on the role of critical thinking in project management.
In OCM, the most common mistake is to focus only on transitioning to the new systems or processes and not on the people. People are the single most important factor that drives successful change adoption. Organizations that fail to deliver their strategic initiatives often find the lack of stakeholder involvement and engagement counterproductive. Stakeholders view proposed changes through their beliefs and perceptive filters. During this session, learn the difference between change and transformation and why the latter is preferred. You will also learn about the different leadership and OCM practices to engage in through the project phases and which to avoid. Learn how to move from the abstract to the “why” and then on to the concrete “how” we’re going to change and drive successful project outcomes.
This webinar covers large Enterprise and Global migration of Infrastructure and telecommunication platforms from on prem to cloud or from legacy to more advanced and preferably cloud or from owning to leasing or from managing to subscribing.
This presentation will focus on providing a message about your project with supporting data. It will be a pragmatic approach to better engage your audience and help them retain your message. There will be examples of the stories and the appropriate means of communicating the message.
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