There are skills every Project Manager is expected to have like planning, managing risks, managing stakeholders, etc. But there are also competencies I had to learn the hard way…The ones nobody clearly tells you about, yet they make a huge difference in how effective you really are as a Project Manager. These skills are rarely […]
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PM knowledgeFrom https://scrumexpansion.org/ “The Scrum Guide Expansion Pack is a comprehensive companion to the 2020 Scrum Guide , created to help professionals navigate today’s complex product environments. It deepens understanding of core Scrum principles by offering additional guidance on complexity, product thinking, systems of work, and leadership; while remaining true to Scrum’s ethos of empiricism and
Practical techniques you can start using tomorrow to stay in control of the room, even when the room gets chaotic…: 1. The “Parking Lot” Technique When someone derails the discussion: “Great point, let’s add this to the parking lot so we can stay on today’s agenda.” It acknowledges the idea, protects the agenda, and prevents
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PM knowledge, ToolsDid you know that according to the Standish Group CHAOS Report, only 31% of projects succeed, while 52% face serious challenges and 17% fail outright? (source: Standish Group, CHAOS Report 2020). The numbers are brutal and yet, many failures could be predicted early if project managers, sponsors, or teams recognized the warning signs; but let’s
Project failure is comming… Here’s how you will know! Read More »
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