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What is the Gemba ...and Going to the Gemba?
Gemba is a Japanese term that means ‘actual place’. It’s a word for a concept that we all recognize, but for which there is no word in the English language. ‘Going to the gemba’ means heading for where the work is done and the value is...
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What is the Agile Triangle - Value, Quality, and Constraints
The Agile Triangle is the equivalent, in Agile Project Management, of the better known Iron Triangle. In traditional Project Management, we have the Iron Triangle of Time, Cost, and Scope - or, in the UK, of Time, Cost, and Quality See...
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Conflict in Project Management: It's Your Fault
Conflict seems to be a big part of a Project Manager's life... So, you'd better learn to suck it up. And you also need to learn to handle it effectively... and with respect. But you can do better The ideal position is to make conflict a...
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Chaos is a Ladder
From time to time, I like to take a quote out of context, and examine what Project Managers can learn from it. 'Chaos is a Ladder' is a great quote to analyze. You may think this one is for Game of Thrones fans. In fact, despite its deep...
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Whether a Person is Wise | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from Naguib Mahfouz
The 20th Century Egyptian writer and 1988 Nobel Laureate for Literature, Naguib Mahfouz, said 'You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.' In this short, bite-size video, I...
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Getting the Best Value from Experience (and the Myth of 10,000 hours)
There is a Myth... It's the myth of 10,000 hours. But how can you get the best value from experience? I'll tell you. In his book, 'Outliers' (https://geni.us/UQKsq8N), Malcolm Gladwell discusses how 10,000 hours of practice is what it...
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Multiple Projects: How Can I Manage Five Projects at Once?
How Can I Manage Five Projects at Once?' I hear a variation on this question a lot. It could be three; it could be ten... Multiple Projects: five will do. There is a simple answer. And, I'm afraid, it's glaringly obvious. Yet it's no...
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Is Your Project STUCK in the Middle?
It seems that people feel motivated near the start of a task, because they can easily see their own progress. And, as they near the end, the feeling that their close to finishing draws them on. But, in the middle, motivation sags. Is...
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What is a Requirements Traceability Matrix? And How to Create One.
In this video, I want to answer the question, what is a Requirements Traceability Matrix and how do you create one? Requirements Traceability Matrices are most often used in software projects, where they connect user requirements with...
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What's the Difference between Projects and Programs? - or Project Management and Program Management?
Projects and Programs are similar… but different. And so are Project Management and Program Management. Let’s see what those differences are. In simple terms, programs tend to be bigger, more complex, and less certain than projects. As a...
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What's the Difference between PMP & PRINCE2?
PMI’s Project Management Professional – or PMP – and PRINCE2 are two of the most sought-after project management certifications. But what are the differences and how do you choose? PMP stands for Project Management Professional. It is...
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Project Management Job Interview - How to Crack it!
Do you want to succeed in your next project management job interview? Here, project management expert, Dr Mike Clayton, will give you his top interview tips for how to crack your next project management interview. In this video, you'll...
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How to Deliver Effective Project Cost Management
Project Cost Management can easily seem both dull and difficult. But whatever your attitude to it, there's nothing your finance director will care about more. And that means your client, boss, or project sponsor will care about your cost...
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Program Management 101: Introductory Guide to Program Management
In this Program Management 101, you'll learn what Program Management is, what the main Program Management disciplines are, the Program lifecycle, and my top 7 Program Management principles.
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Project Definition | PM Fundamentals: Define Your Project
Does your Project have a firm foundation from Day 1? You need a good Project Definition. Arguably the most important stage in your Project is the first stage, Project Definition. Here you get to define what your project is, and what it...
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What is Project Risk Management? Project Management in Under 5
What is Project Risk Management? Project Managers know that projects are risky. Risk management is therefore a vital discipline. Indeed, a focus on project risk is a sign of real project management maturity.
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What is a RACI Chart? Project Management in Under 5
RACI Charts are rightly one of a Project Manager's favourite tools. So what is a RACI Chart, and how does it relate to a Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC)?
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What is Milestone Planning? Project Management in Under 5
Planning is fundamental to all Project Management, and one of the most basic and robust approaches to planning is Milestone Planning. But what exactly is Milestone Planning?
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What is Stakeholder Management? Project Management in Under 5
Stakeholders will determine the success (or not) of your project. So you need to engage with them. Stakeholder Engagement - or more often known as Stakeholder Management - is one of the most important parts of Project Management. So what...
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What is Capabilities Based Planning? Project Management in Under 5
Capabilities Based Planning (CBP) is an important way of starting your project planning process. So what is Capabilities Based Planning, exactly?
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What is Lean Project Management? Project Management in Under 5
These days, every organization seems to be going Lean. So, what is Lean Project Management, and how does it relate to Agile?
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What is Project Portfolio Management? PM in Under 5
Portfolio Management is becoming a more important part of the project management world - especially at enterprise level. So, what is Project Portfolio Management?
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What is Project Handover? Project Management in Under 5
The end of your project will come sometime. And then it's time for Project Handover. So, what is Project Handover?
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What is Benefits Management? Project Management in Under 5
We do projects, so we can gain benefits. So, what is Benefits Management?