What exactly is Scrum? Scrum project management provides autonomy to every member. The teams are self-directed, so they’re able to quickly deal with the unpredictable changes inherent in any project. The scrum team is made up of a product owner, development team and scrum master. The product owner manages the product backlog, and the scrum master […]
Last month, the Project Management Institute (PMI) put together a list of the most influential projects for the last 50 years. This was the first year that PMI did a ranking like this. They ranked the projects from the past half decade on how project management has helped turn many ideas into a reality. According […]
The need for skilled project managers is on the rise. Businesses are realizing the benefits to having a good project manager can be the difference between a project finishing on time – or not. It is estimated that by the year 2020, there will be 15.7 MILLION new project management roles worldwide. Specifically in the […]
In the Project Management industry, it is vital to stay up to date on the latest trends. Not only in your industry, or on a national level, but on a global level as well. Each business and division has different tools to implement so it can be difficult to know what software is most beneficial […]
No matter what type of work you are in, it can be difficult to ask for help. Many times as a project manager it might seem as though you need to be the one that is offering up the help to your coworkers. However, working as a Project Manager (especially a new Project Manager) can […]
With the ability to work remotely becoming more common, it’s no surprise that more Project Managers are joining in. A recent study from Buffer stated that 99% of Project Managers wished they could work remotely more often. So, if the overwhelming majority of Project Managers wish for this option, can we do it in our […]
With us past the halfway point of 2019, there have been a few trends in the project management industry that are worth noting. Technology is always making life easier, or at least it is supposed to. However, if you are not familiar with the latest technological trends, it can make your job more difficult. Project […]
The days of micromanaging, silo management, and poor communication in the project management world are coming to an end. Thanks to new strategies and technology, project management is becoming more efficient than ever. According to a report published by the Project Management Institute, companies lost $120,000 for every $1 million spent when projects were improperly […]
At Motive Power, our Project Managers and consultants strive to consitantly be up on the latest software, certifications, and trends. Our consultants have a variety of certifications under their belts including Scrum, PMP, and Prosci. For those individuals who are not involved in the Project Management industry, those certifications sound baffling and confusing. Here is […]
The world of Project Management is always changing. There seems to consistently be a new better way to make the job easier. The tools for a project manager seem to be as unique and ever-changing as the job itself. Staying up to date on the latest tools that make the job easier can be difficult […]