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Being a successful project manager in today’s ever changing business landscape requires something more than just obtaining the proper combination of personality traits and a dedicated project management skill set. Most project managers would agree that the profession of project management requires a delicate equilibrium between art and science. Art, as in an inherent talent...
Putting the right team together can make or break a project before it even begins. The “wrong” team members are not necessarily bad people, just ones who don’t fit what this particular team or project needs. The negative effects can include disruptions, a negative atmosphere and also a significant drain on resources, as it has...
IT and line-of-business (LOB) leaders are working together more than ever according to the 2018 State of the CIO report. One main reason, as cited by the survey respondents, is IT’s use of “more agile development techniques to accelerate project delivery.” As both groups increasingly share responsibility for initiatives such as digital transformation, their cooperation...
When I joined Tasktop about three months ago, I quickly realized that Tasktop targets the exact same problems that I faced during my previous job as a Product Analyst. In that role I was using various tools to ensure inbound open source and third party licensing compliance. To complete my daily tasks, I used a combination...
When we launched the Planview AdaptiveWork Bot last year, we were excited about leveraging the latest AI technology to provide value to our users. The very first skills we taught the bot were to help project managers stay on top of their projects. For those already in team chat platforms, instead of having to switch...
Your team members are your greatest asset, yet in many project situations, their skills and knowledge are not being fully utilized. This is because open communication is often lacking with team members feeling either uncomfortable or apathetic about speaking up. As a project manager it is your responsibility to get the most out of the...
Managing multiple projects can be tough. As the manager, it’s your job to see that deadlines are met, resources are managed, and budgets are adhered to at all times. But when you’re managing multiple projects and coordinating with dozens of teams scattered across the map, staying on top of your various workflows can feel downright...
In the 6th Product Portfolio Management Benchmark Study, conducted by Tech-Clarity and commissioned by Planview, we discovered what top product innovators are doing throughout the product development process to drive innovation. In this two-part series, we’ll explore secrets in detail. Check out part one for secrets 1-2, and read on to learn secrets 3 –...
Here’s the deal: no-one sets to have inefficient business processes or standards. They occur naturally over time, either as practices become bloated with input and oversight, losing their initial purpose or they simply become outdated. Even if they weren’t intentional, operational inefficiencies are most likely costing you time and money right now, in some cases...
Congratulations on making the choice of a Lean work style. It’s not easy to change (and stick to) this type of methodology, but it truly does pay off in the long-term. It also shows a progressive attitude within your organization and a dedication toward its success as a whole. Many trending project management methodologies in...
