Transforming PMs

Advertisement [Webinar: Why You Need to Become Business Agile]( The need to think fast and react faster is often a pressure placed on the shoulders project managers. Join us to learn nimble approaches to dramatically raise project speed and success--and how PMs can deliver strategic change. • Tactics for Change • Best Practices & Pitfalls • Obstacles to "Going Business Agile" Space is limited; [sign up today.]( [Contact Us](mailto:contactus@projectmanagement.com) [About Us]( [Update Profile]( May 9, 2018 How can we transform our organizations...and ourselves? Plus, we continue our analysis of risk, implore you to "understand the macro" and share a pair of PMO articles. The Knowledge Shelf helps you embrace your customer, while our blogs check in from PMI EMEA Congress, share three project warning signs and learn from...Young Frankenstein?! Plus, readers ask for PM experience tips—and for you to share what you're working on this week—in our discussion forums! Advertisement [Win your share of $710,000 in prizes for PM innovation]( Are you a project management innovator? The [Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award]( calls all individuals, teams and organizations who have introduced innovative practices in the management of their projects, programs or portfolios. The deadline to enter is June 30! [Apply today]( in one of our four categories for chance to be recognized as a brilliant thinker and innovator. "Always be a little kinder than necessary." - J.M. Barrie []PM HEADLINES [Transforming Project Managers]( You can’t turn around these days without tripping over some kind of transformation, but what’s being done to help project managers transform? Are we changing how we prepare them to succeed? [Transformation: More Than Meets the Eye]( Understanding the implications of transformational change (like transitional change on steroids) provides many lessons on managing all change initiatives. Here are some of those lessons... [How Healthy Is Your Project Team?]( Project teams are often a microcosm of the organizations they live within. We should assess and actively work to improve the health of our teams—and then think about how we can impact the health of the broader organization. [A Simple Proposal for Qualitative and Quantitative Risks Analyses Integration (Part 4)]( Are your plans always successful? Can you absolutely guarantee that your actions will always work? No, you cannot. At best, you can do your part and be efficient. However, there is always a possibility that things will not turn out for the best. Join us as we continue with our example and understand the management of risk as our project evolves… [Is There a ‘Right’ PMO of Tomorrow?]( There is no one-size-fits-all PMO. They are as different as the organizations they contribute to and the people that work within them. So, what does the future of the PMO look like? This practitioner foresees three scenarios... Checking in from Berlin! Author Rowan Gibson, the opening keynote speaker for PMI EMEA Congress, said that innovation must become an “all-the-time, everywhere capability...it must become a corporate way of life.” Read more in [Calling All Trend Surfers]( from our Voices on Project Management blog. Plus, check out our [PMI Global Insights]( blog for the latest from attendees! "The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems." - Billy Joel SPONSORED ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS USC MSPM Informational Webinar – May 18, 2018, 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT Learn more about the online [MS in Project Management program]( at the University of Southern California. Earn your degree in one year, no GRE required. Our program is designed for the working professional. [RSVP today]( [Can We Just Kill the EPMO Already?]( This PM has had enough of EPMOs. They were a good idea implemented badly, and we need a new model. He proposes…the EPMO?! [Deep Dive the Micro to Understand the Macro]( Large, complex projects seem like an impossibility at the start. However, taking on such a project piece by piece relieves you of the weight of the world. You can now focus your attention on the micro to accomplish the macro. With this shift, anything is possible. [Creating and Capturing Value: More than Just Cost Reduction]( This article aims to clarify and widen the status quo around value, especially at the enterprise level. It also aims to offer an explanation of value management that goes beyond the notion of value engineering and process-based tools, which seem to “force” an outcome. It introduces a new framework for creating and capturing business value that is integrated and sustainable. [PMXPO 2018: Now On Demand!]( If you missed any of the 11th edition of our annual virtual conference, it's now on demand! Thanks for making this edition the biggest and best one yet—headlined by our keynote presentation from Joel H. Cohen, Emmy-winning writer and producer of The Simpsons! []KNOWLEDGE SHELF [How to Embrace and Truly Delight Your Customer!]( Having well-honed customer relationship management skills is a key differentiator in project management. Embracing and truly delighting your customer goes well beyond the basics of traditional customer satisfaction. Take a closer look at some ways to move beyond the mundane to deliver a truly great customer experience! [The Execution of FMEA in Risk Management of a Project]( Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is one of the first structured techniques of failure analysis and is a very important tool in the engineering industry. The innovation discussed by this paper is that the engineering analysis method is applied to the project management process; the paper also calls on the importance of the exchange of engineering analysis tools and management methods. The mission of [Knowledge Shelf]( is to help project professionals advance our practice by sharing their experiences and viewpoints. It is comprised of practitioners from a wide range of fields, covering both popular and niche topics. From lessons learned and case studies to opinion pieces and articles, this platform gives a voice to peers new to our online community, and allows for longer form contributions. For more information on how to submit your own article, please see our [Editorial Guidelines](. []THE PM POLL Is there a question you've been itching to ask? [Create a poll]( today to get some PM help from your peers! [Q: What is the most human resources you have managed in a single project?]( - 1-10 - 11-50 - 51-100 - More than 100 TOOL SPOTLIGHT Powerful software for project managers and easy for team members. Resource allocation, intelligent scheduling, real-time reports.[Learn More]( [Search for your solution on our Tool Finder]( []BLOG IT Voices on Project Management by Kevin Korterud & Cyndee Miller Despite the introduction of many modern PM technologies, we continue to experience project accidents. These result in extensive and costly rework. Kevin shares [3 Signs Your Project Is Headed for an Accident](. Plus, Cyndee takes a break from PMI EMEA Congress to check out the Berlin Brandenburg Airport project in [Project Management to the Rescue](. ProjectsAtWork by Aaron Smith The Projectified with PMI podcast series continues to feature dynamic guests sharing fresh perspectives on the future of project management. Last month, it chatted with a strategy consultant and former project manager about [The Next-Gen Workforce](. The Money Files by Elizabeth Harrin There are two key roles that play a part in managing project contracts: vendor management and contract management. They sound similar, so what's the difference? Find out in our blogger's [latest entry](. Game Theory in Management by Michael Hatfield The most transformational strategy that Michael has encountered that works on a consistent basis has to do with getting really simple. What does that have to do with the movie Young Frankenstein? Find out in ["You just made a yummy sound, so I thought you liked the dessert."]( Plus, what is [The PMO's Silver Bullet](? People, Planet, Profits & Projects by Richard Maltzman The intersection of project management and sustainability shows up in odd places. This week, the intersection [Kelp!]( Plus, Richard uncovers more of [A Complex, Swirling Mess]( and also helps us [Get Geochemical](. Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice by Kiron Bondale Committed gym rats are keenly aware of how much weight they can lift. So long as continuous improvement doesn't become an obsession, this internal competition is healthy. Can this concept also apply to project management? [What's your project management personal best?]( PM View from Rail Transit Programs and Projects by Henry Hattenrath Henry continues his series with [Part 8]( and [Part 9]( of a blog about a book that most impacted his career —Excellence In Engineering by W.H. Roadstrum—and relates it to the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The Critical Path by Marjorie Anderson & Kimberly Whitby The start of a new month means new community updates just for you! There's some exciting things to cover, so check out [May Community News You Can Use](. Plus, [Registration for PMI Global Conference 2018 is Now Open](! []Q & A Did you know that help is just a click away? Our discussion forums give you access to the ProjectManagement.com community: more than 500,000 experienced minds and growing! Ask your question today or stop by to help out other members in need of advice, including these recent and ongoing discussions on... [Work Out Loud]( "Share with one another what you're working on this week! How did you overcome last week's challenges? Is there something you are tasked with this week that's puzzling you? What successes would you like us to know about?" [Can You Hear Me Now?]( "What are your thoughts on banning cell phones in your meetings? I have observed cell phones as a plus in a meeting to retrieve information—and as a big negative that causes distractions." [Gaining PM Experience]( "I am a MBA student with a concentration in project management. I have not had the opportunity to work in the field. What would be the best way to gain experience until I secure a position?" [Win-Wins]( "Give an example of a win-win situation you negotiated." [Talent Triangle® Strength]( "What is your major strength in the PMI Talent Triangle®? Technical, leadership or strategy?" [Consultant Benefits]( "What are the benefits of adding a project management consultant to your team?" "Hollywood is like Picasso's bathroom." - Candice Bergen []PREMIUM PICKS Did you know that we have an extensive library of PDU-earning webinars? Here's just one of the latest valuable offerings you can check out... [Communication: The Key to Project Success]( Communication is the building block of business relationships. Every day a project manager has to communicate with his/her team, stakeholders, executives, vendors, etc., to facilitate buy-in and ownership of major project decisions and milestones. The communication can range from face-to-face meetings, conference calls, emails and presentations. In all such scenarios, it's vital for the PM to get his or her message across to the audience. As always, your feedback and suggestions are welcome. How can we make your experience better? Is there something you haven't been able to find? Something you want to see that we don't have yet? 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