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hope you enjoy this newsletter, were we will cover debunk project management automation
myths, what exactly is a PMO,
and what purpose does it serve in project management and business? How to Totally Nail Your Project Delivery Timeline,
6 Questions to Ask When Evaluating the
Best Software for Project Management, What 5 Project Management
Skills do you need in 2019?, and much much more, please enjoy, we also welcome
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3 Project Management
Automation Myths Debunked |
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Automation has fundamentally changed the way we live both in and out of
the office. We can set weekly calendar reminders on our phone, set up
auto-billing so bills are paid on time, and even purchase an automatic feeder
so our beloved pets never go hungry. The purpose of automation is to delegate the repetitive, tedious tasks
so people can devote their time and energy to more impactful (or more fun)
work. Additionally, automating tasks that are repetitious provides a level of
consistency and precision that humans often fail to sustain.
That’s why project management automation has become a
differentiator in managing how work gets done. Projects can grow from simple to
complex with varying degrees of collaboration across several teams. A project
manager’s job is to take ownership and keep the plates spinning on any given
project, regardless of the level of complexity. As production increases and
resources are drained, the necessity to automate menial tasks becomes crucial
to success. If processes are not optimized through automation, energy is wasted
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These low-impact tasks are more ubiquitous than we think. In fact,
nearly 70% of workers feel that 40% of their time at work is spent on routine
tasks. Additionally, tasks that occupy 45% of employee time could be automated
by adopting proven technologies, according to research by McKinsey &
Company. So why are organizations so hesitant to embrace automation? Let’s take a look at the common misconceptions of process automation and
how to use automation to your advantage: |
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| | TOOLS Take your complex projects and make them simple for people on your team by using these intuitive collaborative Project Management software tools from either, Wrike, Proworkflow and Smart Sheet. The Project Management Companion team has used each of these online tools and they have proven to be effective and useful when running projects, we cannot separate them so the choice is yours. Start a trial run on each and then choose for yourself, you won’t be disappointed, as they each provide all the necessary tools for your teams, effective for small to medium sized organizations, take your team efficiency to a new level. |
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What is a PMO? (Infographic)
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Project management is a discipline loaded with acronyms: PMP, PRINCE2,
CPM, WBS, PMBOK, PMI and about 150 others. Whether or not you’re a project
manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. “What is PMO?” you might ask. PMO stands for “project management
office.” Project management offices have exploded in popularity over the last
decade. The percentage of companies with a PMO has nearly doubled since 2000,
according to The State of the PMO 2016. But what exactly is a PMO, and what purpose does it serve in project
management and business?
Definition of PMO
A PMO (project management office) is an internal or external group that
defines and maintains project management standards across an organization. It’s
responsible for keeping best practices and project status and directions in one
place, enabling the repetition and execution of the organization’s initiatives.
The PMO is the keeper of documentation, guidance, and metrics for project
execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.
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How to
Totally Nail Your Project Delivery Timeline
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Project Management |
| | | Project Management Templates, Enhance your project management skills with PMBOK based Project Management Templates. All of the PM templates are developed by PMP certified Project Managers with extensive project management experience. The templates are organized according to PMBOK process group. Templates are one step in the how to project management process and perhaps the easiest way to learn all about project management. All templates are provided digitally were you can download, modify and use as needed or share with your colleagues and friends. |
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