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lewis648

6 Practical Ways Managers Can Motivate Their Team - 4 views

I like the distinction of people who have a vision they are working toward and people who don't really see what they do want in their futures, but still understand what they DON'T want. One type c...

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started by m_rturnage on 25 Jul 13 1 follow-up, last by lewis648 on 30 Jul 13
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patmosele

Project Management for Foreign Language Programs and Higher Education - 1 views

Here are some books, web sites and articles of interest to those interested in foreign language project management and project management in higher education. Interestingly enough, there seems to ...

started by patmosele on 27 Apr 14 no follow-up yet
Andi Whaley

Crucial Conversations - 2 views

www.amazon.com/...0071771328

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shared by Andi Whaley on 14 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • Andi Whaley on 14 Mar 14
     
    I posted this in our class discussion, but it occurred to me that it is really a great project management resource for those people who might feel daunted by difficult conversations. It it a resource that will help improve your EQ. In short, the book talks about how to identify when a crucial conversation needs to take place, how to plan for it and how to execute it. There is also a two day course that you can attend or maybe even lobby to bring into your office for PMs. The website for that is here: http://www.vitalsmarts.com/products-solutions/crucial-conversations/ You'll also find that Vital Smarts, the company that produces this training, has a lot of other EQ related resources.
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  • rmiiller on 10 Apr 14
     
    Andi I just explored the web page, it looks very useful for PM. I will try to find if there exists a Spanish version or a similar one in Spanish.
  • reneemd on 24 Apr 14
     
    We have a couple of copies of this book lying around my office. I hadn't connected it to project management. I will have to check it out.
  • w2watson on 15 Jul 14
     
    Many people I worked with at the Colorado Department of health use this approach. The state has invested in offering the course to employees. While I never had a chance to take this course, I've heard really great things about it. One thing that has made a difference for people I know who have done this, they did with a staff team. That way everyone is using a common approach. That seems to really support implementing what they learned.
Laura Hein

21 Ways to excel at project management - 1 views

www.projectsmart.com/...introduction.php

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shared by Laura Hein on 09 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • Laura Hein on 09 Apr 13
     
    This article breaks down the stages of a project. It is an easy read.
  • Rhonda DeYoung on 10 Apr 13
     
    Interesting article, I learned something new in the section releasing the benefits. Specifically, "to gain benefits, you must have change." I know some can be afraid of change but then how does a company grow. Change needs to occur to have everything stay current and up-to date. thanks
  • desireepina on 13 Jul 13
     
    This was a great article since it appealed to all skill levels. Whether new to project management or a "seasoned" professional these tips could apply to all. I also like how it was broken down into 21 ways so you could pick one topic and work on that and then move on to the next if need be. A great way to gradually build better PM skills.
Michael Kazan

Evernote - 2 views

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shared by Michael Kazan on 26 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Michael Kazan on 26 Jul 13
     
    Perhaps this is an obvious post, but I still run across people who don't have a searchable, organized or unorganized online notebook, notepad, or repository of anything and all things you want to remember or keep track of. I've used it for smaller projects, to contain all of the lengthy articulations that are then hyperlinked to more formal Word documents or Excel charts. It's a phenomenally useful tool.
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  • Jenna Iszler on 27 Jul 13
     
    I agree, there aren't a whole lot of tools out there to stay organized like Evernote. I use MS One Note for the same type of folder organizing and also for passwords etc.
  • desireepina on 29 Jul 13
     
    On the surface and quick glance, Evernote is like Pinterest but for your life :-) I am going to have to try it and see if it keeps me a little more organized!
  • johnseelhoff on 05 Aug 13
     
    I need a tool like this. How long was the learning curve? Do you have any tips for getting started? Pitfalls? Thanks.
  • melissagarrett86 on 15 Mar 14
     
    I love Evernote because it's accessible from several mobile devices. I especially like their app (I'm using Android), because it's easy to use and fast. You could add multiple people to the account and share checklists, wiki-like notes pages, and calendar items. I'm not sure it would be ideal for huge projects with many parts, but it would be perfect for organizing a small collaboration or just for organizing your own work.
  • rmiiller on 10 Apr 14
     
    Michael, Thanks for sharing this app and your experience with it. This tool sounds just like the tool I need to track and remember all my pending tasks.
sachristens

"Post Mortem" Review Questions - 2 views

michaelgreer.biz/?p=161

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shared by sachristens on 28 Jul 13 - Cached
  • sachristens on 28 Jul 13
     
    Michael Greer's site that composes a list of questions as the project moves along. It starts with identifying lessons learned from other projects in order for the team to be refreshed for the new project.
  • Marshall Stanley on 29 Jul 13
     
    I liked the idea of preparing responses in advance of a face-to-face meeting. That gives people the opportunity to reflect and provide quality answers.
  • lewis648 on 30 Jul 13
     
    These are good suggestions, but I think it would be even better to also instruct team members to jot down issues and solutions as they come up. I find that when we wait for a debrief after one of our huge events, many of us recall some of the problems that came up over the past months, but not all. There have been many times we've sat there looking at each other saying "what was that thing we had to deal with a few months back?" Sometimes we remember, sometimes we don't. Or conversely, we remember the problem, but didn't document exactly how we solved it and have to recreate the solution in the following year's event. So definitely something to be said for documenting feedback in the heart of the matter rather than in a recap, and reviewing the list in the recap meeting rather than trying to reconstruct it then.
bluetopazdesigns

HSC Project Management Lite Methodology | Office of Institutional Planning | WVU Health... - 0 views

www.hsc.wvu.edu/...ct-Management-Lite-Methodology

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shared by bluetopazdesigns on 29 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • bluetopazdesigns on 29 Jul 13
     
    A methodology for managing a project is a logical step-by-step process for successful planning, control and delivery of the project. Typically a methodology in project management describes every step in depth, so that a project manager will know what they will need to do in order to deliver and implement the project on time, on-budget and to the customer's satisfaction. The project management methodology developed for the WVU Health Sciences Center is a streamlined approach due to the types of projects that will be managed.
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
furl_ed55

Make Your Emotions Work for You in Negotiations - 2 views

blogs.hbr.org/...s-work-for-you-in-negotiations

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shared by furl_ed55 on 24 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • ttfntvsm on 22 Jul 14
     
    #2 is important to recognize. When one can identify emotional triggers then it is easier to learn to work with others who may accidentally set off those emotions without meaning too. Human beings unconsciously reflection and interpret others emotions so it is important to understand your own.
  • furl_ed55 on 22 Jul 14
     
    #1 Mindfulness meditation has been practiced by the buddhist monks for centuries. Brain imaging studies show that an eight week course of this meditation can affect the brain by reducing flight/fight and increasing concentration http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2014/06/12/what-does-mindfulness-meditation-do-to-your-brain/
  • pjaranowski on 27 Jul 14
     
    Can't agree more with the idea that we need to reflect on and recognize our emotions. We spend far too much time doing it to others, but often forget to look inside.
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
sshadowlight

Build a Simple E-learning Project Plan - 2 views

www.articulate.com/...simple-e-learning-project-plan

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shared by sshadowlight on 17 Feb 12 - Cached
  • sshadowlight on 17 Feb 12
     
    I love these guys... always simple and straight forward. For me this is a bit of a reality check. When things get a little too heavy and a little too complex, it's good to focus on the basics.
  • Jamie Lewis on 18 Feb 12
     
    Tom Kuhlmann's advice is always practical when it comes to eLearning design and I see his advice about project management is no different. I found his advice to not view the things he discusses as a linear progression but as a set of activities that need to be done to get through a project.
  • Rose Dotson on 18 Feb 12
     
    I like something that is so practical and simple. Good advice we all need to keep in mind and in an easy-to-read format.
melissagarrett86

Debra Fine - The Art of Talk - 0 views

www.debrafine.com

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shared by melissagarrett86 on 15 Mar 14 - Cached
  • melissagarrett86 on 15 Mar 14
     
    I'm posting this link to Debra Fine's website. I've read two of her books: "The Fine Art of Small Talk" and "The Fine Art of the Big Talk." While they're not directly about project management, they do relate to the ability to communicate and build relationships both personally and professionally. The content of these two books has helped me build rapport and relationships with teams and stakeholders, open discussions about sensitive topics and project difficulties, and improve my ability to get what I want out of conversations big and small. I would recommend these books to any PM looking to get better at communicating.
  • rmiiller on 10 Apr 14
     
    Debra, that book sounds very useful to integrate EQ with the PM experience.
m_rturnage

Anyone planning to go to SXSW Edu? - 4 views

I submitted one titled "How to Keep Your Online Course from Crashing and Burning." I mention the recent debacles at San Jose State University and Georgia Tech and simple steps to avoid those mistakes.

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started by m_rturnage on 24 Jul 13 2 follow-ups, last by m_rturnage on 25 Jul 13
Giselle Shangi-Ellis

The Accidental Project Manager - 2 views

www.theaccidentalpm.com

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shared by Giselle Shangi-Ellis on 02 Feb 13 - No Cached
  • Giselle Shangi-Ellis on 02 Feb 13
     
    One reason PMs fail is their desire to get the product right the first time. This site says that this is an unrealistic expectation and that we should expect to get it wrong the first time and communicate this to our team. The dynamics will change making them more open and less pressured to "make the wrong step". This approach is modeled by Microsoft which generally takes about 3 times before they get a product right. Other useful tips and lessons follow such as Less is More. An uplifting site that reminds us that it is okay to make mistakes as long as we learn from them.
  • Rhonda DeYoung on 03 Feb 13
     
    Very insightful article. The point the article made that I felt was interesting was the part about how it can be hard early on to not test what they are making. Easy to go down the wrong direction.
villescasv

Article: How to create a project management group in your organization - 0 views

www.techrepublic.com/...126

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shared by villescasv on 31 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • villescasv on 31 Mar 13
     
    Here's everything you need to know to set up a project management group in your organization. I have included links to several free tools-spreadsheet, sample business case document, and PowerPoint slides-to help you.
  • Pamela Rubinoff on 03 Apr 13
     
    Nice article Victoria. They make setting up a PMO sound so easy! Could very well be the case in a smaller organization. Taking on something like this in a larger organization can be a challenge. Thanks for the post!
Jaime Clark

Project Management: How to Define Project Constraints - 0 views

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/project-management-how-to-define-project-constrain.html I thought this was an appropriate article to share this week for our topic of discussion. This is an a...

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

ScrumDesk Project Management - 1 views

www.scrumdesk.com

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shared by anonymous on 15 Feb 12 - Cached
  • anonymous on 15 Feb 12
     
    This is an online scrum project management tool for teams to manage agile projects. Features interactive task board, free download for up to 5 users, an iphone app that gives portability to your scrum management, live help chat and a resourceful blog. If you are a scrum manager, this tool is worth checking out due to its portability and support features.
  • Lindsey Berry on 16 Feb 12
     
    This tool seems very helpful. Thank you for sharing it. I really like that it has an iphone app that seems to be a key factor in these newer tools. I think that the live chat and blog is something unique about the tools as well, so thank you for pointing those features out as well.
  • Cyndee Tovsen on 17 Feb 12
     
    Great looking tool, and moderately-priced for small businesses. I'd like to learn more about SCRUM! and besides that, it's just a cool term!
Naomi Wahls

SharePoint - 1 views

sharepoint.microsoft.com/...default.aspx

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shared by Naomi Wahls on 17 Feb 12 - Cached
  • Naomi Wahls on 17 Feb 12
     
    Sharepoint is a great project management tool, most especially for eLearning. Our online department utilizes it to manages tasks and build online resources for the department. It's a great place to share files and also comment on those files. It has discussion boards and announcement boards. Users can view files and edit them with versioning.
  • melissagarrett86 on 26 Jan 14
     
    I agree that SharePoint is a great collaboration tool, although it's nice to have someone around who is an expert with using it. Sometimes it can be a little hard to handle. My favorite thing about SharePoint is that you can set up a workflow where a project manager can approve all document updates and new content before it goes live on the site. The manager can even leave comments to help the person revamp their submission. It's a great cloud-based collaboration and information management tool!
  • Andi Whaley on 14 Mar 14
     
    I agree, Melissa - it is a great tool but a bit cumbersome. We have a Sharepoint SME in our office who is working on revamping all of our sites. I am hoping it will make our teams use their sites to their fuller potential. If you have a content management plan, it is fantastic - but it can spiral out of control very quickly!
anonymous

Google Docs - 0 views

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shared by anonymous on 19 Jul 13 - Cached
  • anonymous on 19 Jul 13
     
    Just in case someone has been living under a rock, I'm adding this. I can't tell you how many times people at work email files hundreds of times when we could all just collaborate in Google Docs. We used Google Hangouts to chat in former projects and could actually see when each other was typing something. Love it!
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  • Christine Cook on 21 Jul 13
     
    I was really resistant to the idea of Google docs when it first came into being. Now, I am a convert. It is the most fabulously simple resource for working collaboratively.
  • jencey on 21 Jul 13
     
    GoogleDocs can be incredibly useful but not everyone is on the google bandwagon. I know for me personally I use it when I need to and it is great when everyone is working synchronously as a team to develop content or a document. They have done a good job with their suite of products, i just wish when you copied and pasted from Office it wasn't so distorted.
  • wearnerr on 22 Jul 13
     
    I agree, Google Docs is worth posting. I just heard yesterday (completely unconfirmed) that Google Docs in Boulder employs 1,000 people. for what it lacks in perfections, it also saves us from saving and potentially storing unfinished documents. As Martha would say, "It's a good thing."
  • desireepina on 23 Jul 13
     
    I agree with Jen. While GoogleDocs is a great time saver I wish you could do more with formatting, pasting, etc. The formatting also differs if you download the doc onto a Mac which can be a pain when working with a group. Overall, though I think it is a worthwhile collaborative tool.
  • crow0138 on 24 Jul 13
     
    Good call. My team spent an entire meeting demonstrating how to use Live Meeting via Outlook, only to later find out that it costs our company each time we initiate a call. I mentioned Hangouts as an alternative, and nobody had any idea what I was talking about, despite the fact that all of my teammates have Gmail. Yikes! Sometimes its scary how much we don't know!
bluetopazdesigns

ProjectManagement.com - About ProjectManagement.com - 0 views

www.projectmanagement.com/...About-ProjectManagement-com

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shared by bluetopazdesigns on 21 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • bluetopazdesigns on 21 Jul 13
     
    Being a project manager can be a stressful job. You are responsible for a project that business people in your organization care a lot about. Someone may have over-committed you, and is now asking you why you aren't on time, within scope or under budget. You and your staff are working together to find solutions as best you can--but within your organization there is no one you can lean on for answers. This is why we built ProjectManagement.com. Our mission is simple: To make project managers more successful. ProjectManagement.com is the experience bridge that fills in the gaps--providing help to project managers in a number of ways. It is a community, your community, for project managers in Information Technology and other industries.
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