Managers must be sensitive to what others think of them. The leader and the manager are strong individuals who cannot afford emotional imbalance due to external influences.
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BVOP business value-added examples explained
In 2018, the management certification organization BVOP published a list of activities that add business value to the organization and its projects.
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For HR managers: Buying and retaining talented employees
“Buying” people is a management practice by which the company gets people, and in return “sells” vacancies that are sufficiently “valuable” to people.
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What is Management Grid in Change Management
Grid Management focuses on the interaction between the individual and the organization.
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Preparation for CMS and PSM Certified Scrum Master exam with sample questions
Preparing for the CMS and PSM Certified Scrum Master exam with sample questions is much easier. If you are just trying to memorize the whole Scrum Guide. It is not easy to win the title of Certified Scrum Master (PSM or CSM).
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Nonlinear models of the innovation process
The dissatisfaction with the linear description of the innovation has stimulated the search for new concepts. Empirical studies of innovation practice and attempts at their theoretical understanding in the ’80s brought to life the nonlinear interpretation of the process of innovation. For example, system models have been proposed that look at innovation in cybernetic terms, ie. as a system consisting of interacting subsystems, which in practice means only the introduction of new lines and feedback in the linear interpretation.
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The strategic consensus management of the organization
The strategic consensus management of the modern organization is necessary for making important decisions and in solving complex problems that concern its present and future.
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Organization of the work of the manager
Management, or the management of joint human activities, is unthinkable outside of any form in which and through which these activities are carried out. This form is denoted by the term “organization”.
Organizational structure: types and functions
Every business organization has its structure. Senior management, then middle management as project and product managers, marketing and sales. Finally, the operational staff ranks. Stakeholders are also often part of the company’s structure.
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Change management in organizations
Every project or organization goes through changes. Change management is the responsibility of every project manager and director.
How to write a business plan?
A business plan is a document that specifies your business goals. It is necessary to put it into practice and achieve real measurable results.
The Certified Human Resources Manager assigns roles in the HR department
One of the many responsibilities of the Certified Human Resources Manager is to compile and assign the roles, responsibilities, and positions in the HR department.
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Project Life Cycle example
Project Life Cycle is a concept in project management and refers to the cycle of creating a project. Beginners often confuse it with project management processes which are permanent administrative activities and never change.
BVOP Certified Project Manager course review
Hello! We are George and Robert. We are lecturers in BVOP project management with two years of experience.
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The project manager presents the new project to the team
The purpose of the meeting initiated by me is to discuss the situation and together we will try to find the way to the successful completion of the project. I believe that with joint efforts we will be able to catch up with the work and win the client again.
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Project Manager and HR Specialist interview questions with examples
In the following article, we share interview questions for the positions of Project Manager and HR Specialist for technology organization. In the beginning, the questions about the project manager role are presented.
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project risk management
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a popular tool in project management practices that serves to break down large initiatives and products into small logical tasks and components.
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20 Keys to Workplace Improvement (Manufacturing & Production) explained with examples and strategies
The 20 Keys to Workplace Improvement (Manufacturing & Production) is a popular Kaizen term referring to the optimization of labor and work processes in manufacturing activities.
Cost management plan in project management practices
The purpose of this cost management plan is to determine the methodology by which costs related to corporate projects will be managed. This is necessary to ensure the successful completion of each project within the allocated budget constraints. There are several components of project management costs, as well as many indicators, cost difference considerations, and reporting that this plan will outline.
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Waterfall and Agile project management
What is Waterfall Project Management
The methodology of this model, which is also known as the sequential linear life cycle model. The waterfall model follows in sequential order, so the project development team only moves on to the next phase of development or testing if the previous step is completed successfully.
Project Team roles in the project management formation
The formation of the project team is a responsibility of the project manager. Depending on the project, the organization, the contractual relations between the parties, and the project stakeholders, a project team may have a different configuration.
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Speculation with the crisis in the IT sector
Is IT the crisis in speculation? We present an interesting discussion from social networks.
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What is business value and how to increase it in our projects and organization
The following article describes business value not as an abstract, economically useless term but as a real value for our projects, products and organization. We can purposefully increase business value by working hard and taking concrete actions.
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Human Resources Management Plan in Project management
The following article presents a real example of human resources management plan in project management practices where human resources management is a part and a major phase in planning the full project execution.
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Scrum example team and projects scenarios
We present real-life example cases from Scrum teams and projects that can enrich your real-world knowledge of the Scrum framework, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team topics.
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Scrum problems, causes of failure and mistakes
Scrum can cause problems and may lead to failure in some organizations. Common Scrum issues always have to do with Product Backlog and the Product Owner competency.
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Process requirements, Document review, Defect removal process and Pair programming
We are discussing four project management and development practices in the following article: Process requirements, Document review, Defect removal process, and Pair programming.
Project Management and the Development life cycle
Project Management and the Development life cycle are related and important topics. There is a need for management reviews at which the progress and direction of the project can be formally assessed. The information in this article is validated by an official representative assigned from the PM.MBA and supervision of project management articles was conducted and closed.
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Issues with Managing Fixed-Price Projects in Project Management
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The responsibilities of the Project Manager – definitions and practices
What is Project Manager
The project manager is the person who has the authority and responsibility for a project. It is the project manager’s job to coordinate, assist, and inform project stakeholders.
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What is Project Management – Definitions, processes, practices and tools
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Project management (PM) refers to initiating, planning, controlling, controlling, and completing projects. Many terms and procedures in project management are established and standardized.
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