Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

In the context of project management, a roadmap can span across multiple timelines for continuous product development. Why do you need a product roadmap? A roadmap is crucial for visualizing a product’s strategy that is aligned with your business goals, while incorporating customer insights for future developments.

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PM Alliance

JANUARY 13, 2023

After years of disruption, few project management teams expect pandemic-era supply chain issues to ease any time soon. If you’re seeking new ways to deal with what are becoming old problems, consider these tips to help adjust how you manage supply chain risks.

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Progressus

MARCH 1, 2024

A common area of confusion lies in distinguishing between Project Management and Project Accounting software. The Power of Project Management Software: Project Management software is engineered to assist teams in organizing, tracking, and completing projects efficiently.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Peter Drucker once quipped that, “Much of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to work.” Recent research from the Boston Consulting Group confirms that employees can do better work when they’re liberated from much of the bureaucratic cruft that passes for daily management. Long commutes? Low-value travel?

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that these projects cannot be successfully managed. The specificity of R&D project management Before we proceed to the recommendations on how to manage R&D projects effectively, let’s first examine their specificity and how they differ from other projects.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

One of the big problems I see with a product orientation (as opposed to a project) is in preparing for ongoing work. You might not start the next project for this product after you complete this project. However, if you want to develop a product orientation, you’ll need to consider the future. We call it technical debt.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

That's why Part 1 of this series discusses your value and what managers want and need. That part discusses why managers see agile coaches and Scrum Masters as staff positions, not line jobs. I assume you have some sort of functional product development expertise. If not, why are you in technical product development?

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? Project management risks. Managing the supply chain. Talent management. .

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

We hear a lot these days about project-based organizations vs. product-based organizations. Much of what we do in software is in service of products. Products tend to evolve over time. Here are some examples of projects where we learn, but the product doesn’t change: Events, such as weddings or conferences.

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Women in Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Improving Productivity Feels GREAT. :: Did you know that achieving more productivity is pretty simple? So explained Josh Zerkel, Director of Global Community, Channels and Training at Evernote, and Productivity Consultant, and Certified Professional Organizer® at the recent WIC General Meeting. Have a productivity buddy.

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Kraft Kennedy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Consider the value of being able to ensure consistency across all documents. A tool designed to streamline workflow and increase productivity is gaining rapid adoption across law firms. Copilot’s ability to integrate with the existing applications used for the practice of law makes it a natural fit for firms ready to leverage AI.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 11, 2022

It may seem the outcomes of effective change management are obvious – if positive transformations have happened, the process was effective. . However, the present-day ever-evolving business environment demonstrates that change management is rather a journey than a destination. Change management performance .

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Do you know your organization’s project management maturity level? If not, it’s high time to change the situation: project management maturity has a direct impact on a company’s competitiveness and business success. . What is project management maturity exactly, and how to define its level?

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Peter Stark

JUNE 6, 2023

Most seasoned managers have had, at some point in their careers, to deal with two employees who either disliked each other or refused to work together. When managers find themselves with employee conflicts on their teams, they often find that the morale and productivity of their team has been impacted as well.

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LSA Global

MAY 27, 2024

Gallup found that only 20% of employees strongly agree that their performance is managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding work. Do your managers know how to set clear goals and success metrics with their teams? Are your managers creating a culture of accountability ? What is a Performance Improvement Plan?

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Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 20, 2012

Over the years, I have had to opportunity to manage different groups and perhaps more importantly observe how different managers and consultants face obstacles. Often these techniques for addressing obstacles are passed down through mentorship or peer exchanges, and as such, these techniques are less documented.

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PM Alliance

JANUARY 7, 2022

The core functions of project management are the same as they’ve always been, but much has changed in the rest of the business world that influences how project teams plan, monitor, and execute projects. It can also be a useful option to trim travel expenses and minimize downtime, further enabling cost efficiency and productivity.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Back in Manage It!, ” and still have a great product. Not to release a bad product. Not to release a bad product. No, to release a smaller product. I think that way for management, also. I think that way for management, also. I want to avoid inflicting help as a manager on agile teams.

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Epicflow

MARCH 16, 2023

According to Gartner , by 2030, 80% of project managers’ tasks will be run by AI, powered by big data, machine learning (ML), and natural language processing. This statement was perceived as a threat to project managers, whose job was supposed to be undertaken by AI-driven project management software. But is this really so?

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 6, 2022

” and pointed to a phase-gate approach with documentation deliverables after each phase. Every sprint delivers working product.” ” He said, “We'll deliver documents after each phase.” ” I said, “No, documents are not real deliverables. .” It's not a long document.

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Rick Conlow

MARCH 14, 2020

Good managers use phrases and words that are different from other bosses. A key attribute about good managers is that they talk differently than their colleagues, and that adds to our sense of empowerment. Good managers do this concisely but with passion, not matter what the work is. Phrases that Encourage Employees.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Last week, I wrote about how the pandemic lockdown and work from home have made employees more productive by removing some of the bureaucratic barnacles that keep them from doing high value work. But how do we ensure that the administrative “drag”—bloated meetings, excessive documentation, repetitive approvals, etc.—don’t

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Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2022

Why you need a COO or Operations Manager. Many founders and CEOs ask us this question: Do I need an operations manager? How do I best structure the role of an COO or operations manager. What qualifications should an operations manager or COO have? Many of our clients are reaching out to us at a time of growth.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Last week, I wrote about how the pandemic lockdown and work from home have made employees more productive by removing some of the bureaucratic barnacles that keep them from doing high value work. But how do we ensure that the administrative “drag”—bloated meetings, excessive documentation, repetitive approvals, etc.—don’t

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PM Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

This desire for a truly hybrid experience extends to project management, where project teams and stakeholders face a growing need to strike a similar balance within processes and workflows as new technologies and new ways of working change how activities are carried out. and integration into a welcoming and supportive company culture.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 25, 2022

For example, as a student interested in management consulting you may want to chat with a current consultant to learn more about their work, lifestyle, and interests. This past summer I was a product management intern at PNC Bank where I helped develop a growth strategy. Why you should reach out. Happy chatting!

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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

The number of companies adopting and managers leading remote work teams has increased significantly. Now however, controversy about the productivity challenges of leading remote work teams confront organizational assumptions about its effectiveness. Owl Labs date says they are 47% more productive. hours a week.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” ” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” Aron Vellekoop Len/Getty Images.

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Kraft Kennedy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Additional Information The data collected will be limited to the telemetry data necessary to confirm license compliance and managed through the Citrix License Server. Citrix has created documentation that details the new Licensing Telemetry program and the data elements being collected.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 2, 2023

” It depends on how your lifecycle manages feedback loops and learning, how collaborative the team is, and how much WIP the team has. Each Lifecycle Manages Feedback Loops Differently Brooks wrote the original version of The Mythical Man-Month in 1975, based on the 1960s IBM 360 project. What does management choose to do?

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2023

For example, a multinational corporation might ensure accountability by appointing independent directors, conducting regular audits, and implementing a comprehensive risk management system. For example, project management platforms like Trello and Asana can allow teams to create virtual boards, assign tasks, and track progress in real-time.

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The Management Centre

JUNE 8, 2020

Not only that, but many managers are also facing the fact that people in their teams are not all able to work in the same ways as they were before: parents still have children to care for, teenagers to supervise, and their own parents to worry about. Better yet, get the team to produce manuals, checklists, documents for others to use.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 19, 2017

Many clients don’t understand the difference between change management work and the more complex change strategy work. By presenting a sample change readiness assessment, stakeholder analysis, change strategy document, or an engagement plan, I enabled the client to literally see what they were buying in hiring me.

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Kraft Kennedy

MARCH 27, 2023

Unable to communicate with Authentication Manager service. Manual installation instructions provided in product documentation. Workspace App for Mac – Known Issue – March 23rd 2023 Issue Users may experience the following issues due to expiration of a code signing certificate used by Citrix Workspace App for Mac: 1.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Create the simulation environment for the team: Decide on a universally accessible whiteboard or common document. (I I don't care what it is, as long as everyone has equal and easy access to that board/document.) I like to ask them to choose a challenging production support problem, or something else that's making them nuts.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 13, 2022

Learning through experimentation You might test a new product or offering in an experimental setting. A new process, a new product or a new template. Documents and Databases Specific types of knowledge might best be stored in a document (think a case study) or a database (think a new potential lead). Or at least easy.

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Rick Conlow

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Good managers are different from other bosses. A key attribute about good managers is that they talk differently than their colleagues, and that adds to our sense of empowerment. 10 Phrases from Good Managers. 10 Phrases from Good Managers. Good managers do this concisely but with passion, not matter what the work is.

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