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Erik Soder

Systems Thinking: Systems-Oriented View of Organizational Functions - 0 views

www.systems-thinking.org

project management knowledge systems

shared by Erik Soder on 15 Apr 13 - Cached
  • Erik Soder on 15 Apr 13
     
    I like this website and have read most of the topics. I post the homepage URL to show all the topics available, but take note of the few topics on project management. I've had a long interest in the convergence of PM & KM, and both share some similar qualities from the systems-oriented perspective. There are a lot of other authors and resources out there that talk about PM from a systems-thinking approach, but I thought this site a good starting point. A good book for expanding on this topic is Gerald Weinberg's "An Introduction to General Systems Thinking."
lewis648

Design Thinking for Educators - 0 views

www.designthinkingforeducators.com/design-thinking

project management e-learning education Design Thinking IDEO

shared by lewis648 on 29 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • lewis648 on 29 Jul 13
     
    The very cool IDEO methodology Kenny mentioned in a discussion during our course: It is a mindset Design Thinking is the confidence that everyone can be part of creating a more desirable future, and a process to take action when faced with a difficult challenge. That kind of optimism is well needed in education.
brookg

Elearning Project Managment video - 2 views

www.youtube.com/watch

shared by brookg on 19 Feb 12 - Cached
  • brookg on 19 Feb 12
     
    A quick video about one successful e-learning project management approach. She includes a section for story-boarding in her process, which I think is a really cool creative step between instructional design and production.
  • Edwin Hurley on 19 Feb 12
     
    This was a great video you found Brook. I enjoyed the quality of the production, but I also think it did a great job of summarizing the total process. It actually cleared up a couple misconception I had with the process. Thanks for the post.
  • David Mayorga on 19 Feb 12
     
    Nice find Brook! Nice summary and good points to think about. Thanks for the post.
jill kamas

Peter Senge on Learning Organizations - 0 views

infed.org/...-and-the-learning-organization

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shared by jill kamas on 04 Aug 13 - No Cached
  • jill kamas on 04 Aug 13
     
    …organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire, where new and expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning to see the whole together.
kristinmisangyi

WBS the "to do list" - 1 views

www.4pm.com/wbs.pdf

shared by kristinmisangyi on 15 May 13 - No Cached
  • kristinmisangyi on 15 May 13
     
    How detailed should your WBS be? This was a problem I had when thinking about doing a WBS I automatically wanted to make a list...still having trouble thinking outside that box...
Rhonda DeYoung

Problem Solving Activity: A Question Checklist to Investigate Probelms - 3 views

What a great idea this activity. I think this can help us on the big project we are creating as teams this semester. I especially liked the part on spend as much time as you need asking why in you...

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started by Jaime Clark on 30 Jan 13 1 follow-up, last by Rhonda DeYoung on 01 Feb 13
Kenny Hirschmann

The Learning Generalist: The Agile Elearning Design Manual - Think Small (Iterations, A... - 2 views

www.learninggeneralist.com/...rning-design-manual-think.html

project management e-learning agile

shared by Kenny Hirschmann on 21 Feb 13 - No Cached
  • Allan Rotgers on 21 Feb 13
     
    This is another article that explores the potential of leveraging the Agile PM methodology in the ID world.
  • Rhonda DeYoung on 22 Feb 13
     
    I like the prictorial way they represent this design modle. This looks like a nice way of organizing the PM role.
  • Giselle Shangi-Ellis on 22 Feb 13
     
    D-cube! Design, Develop, Deploy. I like this simplified version of ADDIE. It fits with rapid design and since the only way we know if a product works is to test it, then you might as well get it out the door and get some feedback which you can then feed into the iterative process of making it better.
Allan Rotgers

Dealing with Project Management Stress - 2 views

www.pmhut.com/with-project-management-stress

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shared by Allan Rotgers on 21 Feb 13 - No Cached
  • Allan Rotgers on 21 Feb 13
     
    This article gives project managers some tips for managing stress.
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  • Christy Buxman on 25 Mar 13
     
    I think people in all career areas could learn something from these general stress busters...it's just a matter of seeing through to help yourself when you're in the midst of crisis!
  • Giselle Shangi-Ellis on 03 Apr 13
     
    Good article on what can cause stress, the biological and mental aspect of stress and some quick tips you can use anywhere. So many of us rely on caffeine drinks to keep up going it is scary what the long term effects can be. A good smoothie can probably do better and is better for you. Dabbled around the site a bit and found out these guys are from Canada, my home country!
  • Jaime Clark on 12 Apr 13
     
    Right. Stress. I think this is one I should post hard-copy to the wall, ha. I might consider cutting back on caffeine and taking a deep breath more often. Thanks for a smart addition to the PM list :)
  • Shana Schwarz on 12 Apr 13
     
    Jaime- I am on day 2 of no caffeine and I already feel SO much calmer. I'm craving it really badly, but I was so jittery lately and I know it was stressing me out more. A good reminder on keeping stress under control. Thanks Allan!
  • Erik Soder on 15 Apr 13
     
    I like the recommendations for stress reduction. A few people at my work actually requested that the company create a quiet relaxation room. Not sure if they'll do it, but I hope so. I got into breathing meditation years ago and it pretty much cured me of anxiety attacks that had persisted from my late 20's to early 30's. A couple years of daily practice and they haven't returned for almost 10 years. I don't keep up with the meditation anymore, but I'd say any amount of practice can affect long-term benefits.
Ted Penberthy

Emergenetics - 3 views

That's cool that your company is willing to spend the money to use this service. Did you take the profile?

started by Taren Cunningham on 24 Jun 13 1 follow-up, last by Ted Penberthy on 05 Jul 13
Kenny Hirschmann

Wiggio - 2 views

wiggio.com

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shared by Kenny Hirschmann on 07 Jan 12 - Cached
  • Kenny Hirschmann on 07 Jan 12
     
    Wiggio is a free group collaboration tool that helps facilitate communication, document sharing and project execution. Some technical issues have been identified with this site which might prevent effective use of it's tools. Use with caution.
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  • Lindsey Berry on 17 Jan 12
     
    I really enjoyed looking around Wiggio. I think I could use this in my classroom as well. I'm looking forward to using this site. :)
  • JP Sharp on 13 Feb 12
     
    What I enjoy the most about Wiggio is their ability to send text messages about deadlines for school projects. However, when trying to take full advantage of all their social connectivity components, I found myself running into issues with server lags. I think they probably still need more financial support or stability to increase the efficiency of their services.
  • Naomi Wahls on 17 Feb 12
     
    After using Wiggio for several weeks now, I do like some features, but the number of errors is obnoxious. It really reminds me of when I tried to use Google Wave in its final moments.
crow0138

Five new trends in project management that enterprises simply can't ignore - 1 views

www.itproportal.com/...enterprises-simply-cant-ignore

shared by crow0138 on 14 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • crow0138 on 14 Jul 13
     
    New technologies, revelations in behavioural science and changing cultures are generating exciting advances in the world of project management. In this article, I'll take a dive into five concepts that are creating buzz in the project management community, why they are important and what difference they're making in project work today.
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  • Christine Cook on 21 Jul 13
     
    Great article and how very true that traditional is going to have to be overhauled.
  • jencey on 21 Jul 13
     
    I found the five trends really interesting as they fly in the face of what we've been doing in this class. I think that everything we learned has value but with such drastic changes and approaches taking place it makes you wonder if the focus we've been on is in the wrong areas?? Anyway, I also came across this for Top 10 Trends in PM for 2013 which is similar in some ways: http://www.itbusinessedge.com/slideshows/top-10-trends-in-project-management-for-2013.html
  • Michael Kazan on 26 Jul 13
     
    Great find Adrienne!
  • vdwdani on 29 Jul 13
     
    I really like this one! Thanks for another great read! #3 is especially good!
  • lewis648 on 29 Jul 13
     
    Agreed - it is nice to read something forward-thinking.
wearnerr

Effective email communications - 2 views

www.slideshare.net/...effective-email-communications

project management Communication

shared by wearnerr on 22 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • wearnerr on 22 Jul 13
     
    Basic, but sometimes underutilized, steps to better communication via email.
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  • crow0138 on 24 Jul 13
     
    This one is close to my ll share at work :)
  • Jenna Iszler on 27 Jul 13
     
    Definitely good reminders for the workplace! It reminds me of a coworker who had the "reply all" button removed form their email accounts at her previous company because people just couldn't help themselves from over using it. These are good rules to pass around every once in awhile :).
  • vdwdani on 29 Jul 13
     
    I think we take for granted, because we have all been writing emails for a while, that we know how to make them effective. I would definitely share this at work!
Jaime Clark

10 Tips for being more customer-centric on your projects - 9 views

Yes, Giselle, I find that I often use technology rather than face time - even with friends and family. It's convenient and I can get a lot accomplished, but at what cost? We might need to be more d...

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started by Jaime Clark on 28 Jan 13 4 follow-ups, last by Jaime Clark on 03 Feb 13
Giselle Shangi-Ellis

Managing Multicultural Teams - 1 views

www.slideshare.net/...managing-multicultural-teams

project management communication multicultural resources Project management PM

shared by Giselle Shangi-Ellis on 03 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • Giselle Shangi-Ellis on 03 Apr 13
     
    Very informative article from the Harvard Business Review. Using many real life examples, this article reviews the problems and solutions to managing a multicultural team. Problems can be overt such as language and accents to something subtle such as how to deal with conflict. Four categories were identified by the researchers that could create barriers to effective teamwork. These categories are direct versus indirect communication; trouble with accents and fluency; differing attitudes toward hierarchy and authority and conflicting norms for decision making.
  • Laura Hein on 09 Apr 13
     
    I think that one thing that was interesting is that it stresses being careful in how you establish groups and subgroups otherwise you may see a strengthening of differences. It is something that I see in the classroom all of the time. Kids break up based on common culture, language, or backgrounds.
Jaime Clark

Managing Scope Creep - 1 views

I think this is a good reminder that nothing goes as planned...and that remaining in control of the project (having a plan) is the key to keeping things in line. Avoid the creep. Kinda makes me wan...

started by Shana Schwarz on 12 Apr 13 1 follow-up, last by Jaime Clark on 13 Apr 13
Margo Bedford

KnowBrainer - 0 views

youtu.be/ysBFlGYiYhE

Innovation planning processing

shared by Margo Bedford on 11 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • Margo Bedford on 11 Apr 13
     
    Use this with your team. It is an innovation tool used to help generate creative thinking, planning and organize ideas.
Jaime Clark

What Drives Project People? - 1 views

http://www.shrinkonia.com/what-drives-project-people-110.html This article takes five concepts that motivate people on a project and breaks them down to a level of human emotion and understanding....

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started by Jaime Clark on 05 Feb 13 no follow-up yet
JP Sharp

four PM resources - 12 views

Love your first resource. I've joined the group because I think I could learn a lot from folks who are already in the business.

started by Laura Davis on 13 Feb 12 1 follow-up, last by JP Sharp on 13 Feb 12
brookg

PM cartoons - 2 views

www.acentre.com/cartoons_virtualoffice.html

shared by brookg on 19 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • brookg on 19 Feb 12
     
    This is a website dedicated to Project Management comics. These are good for a few laughs but they also put some of what we've been reading about into story-boarded scenarios. I think those without any project management experience will find it helpful in adding some context to our readings.
Edwin Hurley

How To Be A Good Product Manager - 1 views

www.goodproductmanager.com/...nagement-vs-project-management

project management management resources

shared by Edwin Hurley on 17 Feb 12 - Cached
  • Edwin Hurley on 17 Feb 12
     
    I understand this class is about project management, but after interviewing our product manager I realized I had misunderstood the difference between the two and how they worked together. Many times though I think both jobs are combined, due to lack of personnel.
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