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To gauge the health of your team, try these unusual metrics
The “broken windows” theory offers warning signs when things are going downhill. “Flower box” indicators, by contrast, show that things are going well.
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How to recognize the warning signs of a project crisis
You sometimes can identify markers for an imminent project meltdown. But you have to pay attention to the red flags. Here’s what to look for.
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The human backup: establishing the team's unlikely successors
Any business knows the importance of backing up data as a contingency plan. But do you back up your humans too? Here’s how tech teams can prepare for a short-term staff disruption, such as an employee who is unexpectedly out with the flu – or with Coronavirus.
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Who identifies project stakeholders? Here's how to find out.
You need to develop software requirements before you get started. But are you getting input from the right people? Here’s how to know.
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How to give project estimates—and when not to estimate at all
Everyone wants to know how long a project will take. Here’s how to provide managers with a prediction that’s both accurate and imprecise, using cycle time and counting stories, along with advice on when to avoid estimation altogether.
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Kanban project management: What to look for in a tool
You can track a modest IT project or system overhaul with simple tools that don’t require a huge investment of money or time. Using shared spreadsheets and free or low-cost applications, you can keep your team coordinated and motivated, and deliver on time. Here are the features to look for.
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How to Estimate Anything
Matt Heusser provides a more-accurate method to predict project completion dates -- in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity.
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You’re Interviewing Candidates for a Project Manager Job. What Do You Ask?
What should you ask someone you’re interviewing to be a project manager? And why ask THAT?
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Practical Suggestions for Improving Team Communication and Project Planning - Certwise Prep
Project managers are in the business of improving communication in order to get things accomplished. These four tips show you ways to manage meetings, record tasks-to-do, and empower your clients.
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