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4 red flags to watch for in project planning
[ad_1] When planning projects, some red flags are easier to see than others. Learn five tips for managing project planning risks. We often hear project managers and other stakeholders say, "I should have seen that as a red flag." More often than not, some red flags repeat in many projects, regardless of the project type, industry, complexity, or size; however, in larger and more complex projects, some of these red flags are more likely to [...]
Project management: How to conduct a root cause analysis
[ad_1] Follow this guide on how to identify the root cause of problems to successfully reduce risks and improve project outcomes. At one stage or another, all projects are subject to risks and being able to isolate problems can be tricky. Knowing how to conduct a root cause analysis can help your teams get to the source of each problem faster and improve project performance over time. View Moira Alexander’s article as it's published on Source link
11 items project managers should include in a Problem Identification and Tracking document
[ad_1] A Problem Identification and Tracking document is an essential tool for every project. Learn what to include in the document to help your team manage and reduce project risks. Once projects are live, there are inevitably issues that crop up that need to be documented and resolved. The Problem Identification and Tracking document allows project managers and their teams to capture the details of each problem and efficiently deal with them. Specifically, Problem Identification [...]
Top 4 things stakeholders expect from project teams
[ad_1] There are many types of stakeholders, and while each may expect different things from project teams, here are the four things they all want. The success of projects depends heavily on the people involved and the strength of the relationships. There are other factors, including project methodologies, software and tools, and techniques, that make it easier for us to achieve our goals; however, project success can only be achieved through effective collaboration and cooperation [...]
How change managers can craft an effective resume
[ad_1] Change managers can be a vital piece of an efficient and well-run organization. Here's how to show off your talents to get that great change manager job. Although it was identified before the 1900s, change management was formally introduced in 2003 by Prosci, a change management consulting company, as a structured way of applying tools, knowledge, and resources to effectively drive the success of an organization. The need for change management stems from the [...]
A quick guide to PMI’s Professional Development Units
[ad_1] Those certified by PMI to be project managers or other professional designations are required to report Professional Development Units (PDUs) every three years. Here's what you need to know. If you've acquired one or more credentials from the Project Management Institute (PMI), it's a significant achievement. Maintaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) or other certification in accordance with PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements program is contingent on reporting Professional Development Units (PDUs). PDUs help professionals [...]
How to craft a project manager resume to land your dream job
[ad_1] Your skills as a project manager are stellar, but does your resume convey this information to employers? Here's how to check. You've worked hard to get experience and establish yourself as a good project manager, and now you're ready to take your career to the next level. The trouble is, you're not sure if your resume will effectively showcase your hard work to get the job you're seeking. If you can answer "yes" to [...]
Want to Find Your Perfect Accounting Software? Write A Personal Ad!
[ad_1] A McCarron [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Dear current accounting software solution, Though we’ve been together for a long time, it’s time to break up. I’ve grown while you’ve stayed the same sweet little program you always were. That’s right: it’s not you, it’s me. It’s hard to break up, but as your business evolves so will the demands you place on your accounting software. The bad news? Deciding it was time to [...]
What causes dry skin? – Your Brand Of Beauty Tips
[ad_1] Many people suffer from dry skin every year, some people live with it on a daily basis, and some only notice it during winter or periodically. In fact, dry skin is quite common. What are the signs of dry skin? Some of the signs that you may have dry skin include light to heavy scaly skin, deep cracks, rougher than normal or tighter feeling skin, and burning or itching. If your skin is darker, [...]
Do you have room for SaaS in your budget?
[ad_1] Get Shift Done: Management While many businesses adopt cloud-based services as a cost cutting measure, implementing SaaS solutions must fit both your budget and your goals. The decision to take on new SaaS expenses typically fall into a few categories. Often, the solution is: A replacement for an existing core service, An additional service to meet a newly identified business requirement, or For a solution that isn’t a business requirement, but simply a “nice [...]
Your Brand Of Beauty – Your Skin in Your 40’S
[ad_1] When it comes to your skin, your 30’s were great times, but your 40’s may not be such a magical time, despite some of the wonderful changes that may be happening in other areas of life. You may notice some of these unwelcome changes may require you to step up your skincare game. Skin changes are not limited to women. Yes, men are likely to also experience some of the same upheavals too. Here [...]
The Key Step in Successfully Leading Software Implementations
So, you’ve taken on the lead system implementation role, and finally your retail business has made the decision to make the leap to a more robust cloud-based point of sale system. Everyone is excited about the move, but hold on, are you missing something —how sure are you that the new application will play nice in the sandbox with your other applications? Sounds funny right? But it’s unlikely anyone will get a chuckle out of [...]
Your Skin in Your 50’s
[ad_1] Ok, so you’ve gotten through your 40’s, and you thought that was rough (literally). Now your 50’s have arrived and what should you expect? Skin changes in your 50’s Whether male or female, your skin still continues to lose elasticity because of the declining levels of collagen and elastin. Your fine lines start to deepen and overall, the skin your face and body becomes thinner, looser, which leads to sagging and drooping. This becomes [...]
How to Stop Falling Prey to Manual Processes
If you’ve ever had to use a purely manual process, you understand why the phrase “work smarter not harder” is so popular. Manual processes are often inefficient, redundant, and fraught with opportunities for error. That’s not a winning combination. In the old days, manual was all you had. Today however, there are tons of useful online solutions available to streamline and even automate your processes. So, how can you avoid falling into the manual [...]
Your Skin After 60 – Your Brand Of Beauty
[ad_1] And you thought your 50’s was tough on your skin. From your 60’s on, everything that changed with your skin over the last decade just continues to accelerate. Getting enough moisture into your skin becomes more of a challenge, yet more important. In addition to the changes that you may have experienced in your 50’s like dry skin, increased fatty deposits, hyperpigmentation (brown spots), increased inflammation, continued thinning and sagging of the skin, poor [...]
Is Your Company Ready for an Audit?
[ad_1] Get Shift Done: Management Big or small, simple or complicated, no business or business owner gets excited at the thought of being audited. One way to lower the pain of a company audit is to prepare ahead of time and the key to doing so is to have the right accounting and tax software in place. How does having the right software help? If your accounting solution does not integrate with your other systems, [...]
The Difference Between Facial and Body Skin?
[ad_1] The skincare routine and skin care products used for your face shouldn’t be the same as the skin on the rest of your body. Why? As a result of your facial skin being much thinner and more delicate than the rest of your body’s surface. Your layers of skin We all have three layers of skin, the hypodermis, demis, and epidermis. Each of these layers plays a different role. Hypodermis: Composed of tissue, fats, [...]
Accounting’s Shift from the Back Office to the Boardroom
If your accounting department is still seen as a back-office expense, one you pay for because well, you have to, then you’ve missed out on one of the biggest business shifts in recent years: accounting’s rise as a true strategic partner. The finance and accounting function is shifting from the back room to the boardroom. A lot of this motion has been fueled by the ongoing development of online reporting tools which offer true real-time [...]
Newco Shift | Is Your Company Culture Destroying Creativity?
Over the course of my career, I’ve been fortunate to have worked with organizations both large and small. No matter what the size the business, I’ve seen that way that culture can enable creativity — or stifle and eventually destroy it altogether. Destroying Creativity Many of the traditional organizations I’ve worked with had hierarchies that were focused on group or department roles, with formal and rigid chain of commands. They are highly prone to bureaucracy and role [...]
CSM certification guide: Certified ScrumMaster exam explained
What is the CSM certification? Agile practices are being rapidly adopted in project and product management across many industries, and the Scrum master is an important leadership role in agile development. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) qualification, available through the Scrum Alliance, is an entry-level certification aimed at providing professionals with an awareness of the methodologies and values of Scrum, including team performance, accountability, and iterative progress. Becoming a CSM offers individuals with valuable benefits, [...]