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PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium 2017

June 14, 2017 | Online

Risk, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things—as technology transforms project management, PM professionals are either ahead of the game, or falling behind. Stay current and competitive with the 2017 PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium. Exclusive to PMI members, this free, virtual event delivers a full day of intelligence on innovation and its impact on your PM career. • Gain insight into the tech-driven trends disrupting our industry, without leaving your desk • Network with the PMI global community while developing the skills organizations are looking for today—and tomorrow • Earn 6 PDUs • Get actionable intelligence you will not find anywhere else, tailored specifically for project and program managers Register today— Here are more details on sessions and speakers.

PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium 2016 (On Demand)

June 30, 2016 | Online

Overwhelmed by how technology is transforming project management? Looking to increase your productivity and learn new tech tools but don't know where to begin? No matter what your focus—medical, manufacturing, product design or otherwise—this virtual day of learning will deliver years of enduring value, with exclusive insights on how project managers are using new technologies.

Upcoming Webinars

The Agile Enterprise: Kanban - From the Shop Floor to the Office

May 26, 2022 4:00 PM EDT (UTC-4)

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Scaling Agile beyond software development is a challenge because most popular Agile frameworks are conceived by software developers for software developers. In many cases, ‘scaling’ is done by returning to Lean Six Sigma practices, the very approach that Agile has tried to improve or even replace. Kanban is a Lean Six Sigma practice used with great success in manufacturing for almost 100 years. It is mistakenly considered as part of the Agile ‘umbrella,' and although it can be very successfully used in an Agile environment, it has built-in limitations that can significantly impact the most important Agility value: adapting to change. In this webinar, the presenter will share his practical experience with Kanban in manufacturing and software development projects.

Ace Your Daily Standups: Utilizing Best Practices

Jun 2, 2022 12:00 PM EDT (UTC-4)

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The daily standup is a key Agile practice. Since the latest Scrum Guide release, it has changed and become less rigid than before, no longer relying on the key three questions. In addition, for teams running Kanban, the daily standup can take on a different form.

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Most Important Phase of a Project - The Proposal

by John Ayers

February 24, 2022 | 60:55 | Views: 11,067 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.23 / 5

This webinar defines and explains what a proposal is, how you prepare a proposal and why it is the most important phase of a project. The Webinar applies to all projects and a must know for aspiring and seasoned Project Managers.

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Increase Speed and Effectiveness of Digital Transformation Teams

by Noel DiBona

February 09, 2022 | 62:31 | Views: 8,768 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.60 / 5

Organizations lead successful digital transformations when leaders are self-aware and they understand the needs and drives of their people that work for them, have a flexible method to quickly staff teams, and align diverse professionals to a common goal; they can boost the effectiveness of all contributors: manufacturing, operations management, engineering, software developers, IT specialists, and more.

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How Do You Help Define Data’s Role in your Organization’s Strategy?

from Project Management Central posted by Aaron Smith on July 25, 2019

This PM Network interview offers some perspective from a chief data officer, including balancing the need to remediate the legacy landscape with building future capabilities for growth: https://www.pr ...

Digital Acceleration through a Global PMO

from Project Management Central posted by Aaron Smith on July 25, 2019

McDonald's $155 million Digital Acceleration initiative was a PMI Project of the Year finalist: https://www.projectmanagement.com/articles/565563/2018-PMI-Project-of-the-Year-Finalist--McDonalds-Custo ...

How do you determine if an Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approach is best for your project?

from Project Management Central posted by Aaron Smith on July 25, 2019

A chief of IT services shared her thoughts on determining project delivery approaches, managing stakeholders and more in this PM Network interview: https://www.projectmanagement.com/articles/565565/PM ...

Save Time With Tools And Templates

Project Charter for Task, Resource & Cost Estimation

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by Juan Coloma

This project charter includes sections for allocating phase owners and tasks; timelines; budget/resource allocation; and cost estimation. Adapt it to fit your project.

Transition Plan Template

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by Jonathan Winchenbach

This transition plan provides the resources supporting production the required information they will need to support the solution when deployed into the production environment. This documentation will provide the operational support resources the detail to facilitate the following: monitor and support in production and minimize outages and their negative affect on the business; obtain role-specific education; triage, troubleshoot and resolve an incident.

The Project Canvas

PREMIUM presentation

by Antonio Nieto

The Project Canvas framework, which covers the basic principles and fundamentals of projects that everyone should know, is practical and easy to implement. It is a proven tool that will assist you in leading projects more successfully and in making your dreams a reality.

Go/No Go Production Readiness Checklist

PREMIUM checklist

by Anthony Solis

Use this Go/No Go production readiness checklist to assess if your organization is prepared to deploy an application. This spreadsheet aims for a composite or holistic view between the business and technical aspects of an application deployment. There are 36 questions in nine categories to respond "yes" or "no" to, with self-adjustable weighting and a final score.

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Catapulting Productivity With IT Project Management and Corporate Governance

by Jim Miller September 9, 2020

When project management and corporate governance join forces, organizations can boost efficiency and maximize growth opportunities. A fully engaged IT project management office will assist senior managers in the prioritization of the best ROI and strategic projects and make certain that IT projects deliver what’s expected.

Ruthless Prioritization

by Dharma Mehta June 18, 2020

Project leaders need to know where to focus their attention and teams at all times or they risk higher costs, missed deadlines and unhappy stakeholders. Ruthless prioritization keeps the things that would be nice to do from getting in the way of the work that matters most.

Agile & Waterfall Application Development: Meant for Each Other?

by Michael Wood May 28, 2020

In most IT circles, the mere suggestion of marrying agile and waterfall application development models into a seamless hybrid would be scoffed at. But there is merit to the concept.

Can COBIT Be Used as a Mechanism for Sustainability?

by Mike Donoghue April 29, 2019

Given the strength and wide adoption of the COBIT framework, can it be adapted and modified to address sustainability issues in IT-based projects?

2019 CIO Success Guide

by Michael Wood April 25, 2019

For 2019, the expectation of the CEO and their leadership team will be that the CIO demonstrates decisive leadership, momentum and innovation that drive value to both the top and bottom lines.

The Changing World of the IT PMO

by Andy Jordan April 10, 2019

Many organizations began their PMO journey in IT, but the traditional IT PMO is changing significantly. What does that mean for those PMOs, for IT and for organizations as a whole?

2 Key Areas of IT Implementation

by Srikanth Ramachandran April 1, 2019

In the quest of software excellence, IT organizations try various approaches across different phases of an application's lifecycle. However, two areas that are often neglected are requirements management and testing.

The 3 'As' That Drive Efficiencies in Software Projects

by Srikanth Ramachandran March 14, 2019

What are some of the fundamental building blocks required in software projects? Things that can help position teams to adapt to changes quickly (including implementing the latest tech trends) and ultimately add value to business?

Security in IT Project Management

by R. Sarma Danturthi, PhD, CISSP, PMP March 8, 2019

Security foundations for a project should be strongly laid in the initiation phase, preferably when the project charter is created and signed to document all possible risks, threat vectors and security loopholes, and should include conceivable remediation measures. Internal, external and technology-related risk are examined in alignment with project management processes.

Keeping Software Safe

by Sandhya Gupta February 6, 2019

Even when engineering teams follow best practices and work on incorporating security requirements into software products, companies still see an influx of reported issues. Keep these tips in mind.

Keeping Software Safe (Japanese Translation)

by Sandhya Gupta February 6, 2019

エンジニアリングチームがベストプラクティスに従い、セキュリティ要件をソフトウェア製品に組み込もうとしているときでさえ、企業は依然として報告された問題の流入を見ています。 これらのヒントを覚えておいてください。

Software-Simplistic Prediction Model for Bug Forecasting

by Steve Poessnecker February 4, 2019

Project bugs and the forecasting of progress can be complex. An Excel spreadsheet can be employed to gauge the progress of the testing and resolution teams. Using this simplistic method in conjunction with test-estimation techniques can help the project manager determine the completion date for testing efforts.

Help With Sunsetting Software

by Sandhya Gupta January 7, 2019

There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into defining and completing an end-of-life cycle for every software product. It also requires a skilled program/project manager. Here are some recommendations to help facilitate this process.

The Role of Business Process Design in Business Analysis on IT Projects

by Lenka Pincot November 26, 2018

Business analysis that precedes system implementation is one of the key factors influencing overall project success. The goal of the analysis is to elicit requirements on the solution and provide inputs for their prioritization.