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Take project management to the next level Working as a team can be challenging, but working remotely as a team can add a layer of complexity to the work; it can be difficult to monitor who is working on (or responsible for) different aspects of a project and where they are in terms of deliverables. Trello, which is a part of the enterprise software development company Atlassian, is a Kanban-style project management tool that can run natively on your computer or on the web. Trello lets you work collaboratively wherever you are and whatever you are working on. There are free and paid versions...

Are you involved in public or project procurement and seeking a solid foundation in planning? Whether you're just starting out or refreshing your skills, this updated edition of Procurement Planning Basics is your trusted guide to mastering the essential steps of effective procurement planning. Written in clear, accessible language, this concise handbook demystifies procurement planning for new and aspiring professionals, while offering fresh insights for more experienced practitioners. Drawing from nearly three decades of real-world experience on donor-funded projects across the globe, the...

This book is a practical, go-to resource designed to answer key questions about public procurement and contract administration. Perfect for both beginners and intermediate-level professionals, it provides clear, straightforward explanations that simplify complex procurement processes. Its accessible FAQ format makes it easy to navigate, offering immediate answers and actionable insights to support successful careers in procurement. Ideal for professionals, students, and even curious members of the public, this guide delivers essential knowledge and practical solutions for the daily ...

The Essential Principles of Public Procurement (Updated) is a concise guide aimed at beginner and intermediate procurement professionals, offering a practical overview of the foundational principles of public procurement. It highlights the ethical pillars of transparency, integrity, and fairness as critical to fostering trust and accountability in managing public funds. These principles ensure open, ethical, and equitable procurement processes. Operational efficiency is underscored through the principles of economy, openness, and competition, which emphasize value for money, accessibility ...

"What is Public Procurement?" offers a clear, detailed exploration of one of the most critical functions within the public sector—the procurement process. Aimed at both novice and seasoned professionals, this resource breaks down complex procedures and emphasizes the far-reaching impact of procurement decisions on public welfare and national economic development. Why This Book? Public procurement represents a significant portion of government expenditure, accounting for up to 22% of a country's GDP in some cases. This process is integral to ensuring that goods, services, and ...

Un guide pratique et accessible pour apprendre à utiliser le diagramme d'Ishikawa ! Le diagramme conçu par le professeur Kaoru Ishikawa est un outil précieux de gestion de la qualité qui distingue les causes et les effets d'un problème survenu dans une entreprise. Prenant la forme d'un poisson à arêtes, cette représentation graphique donne une meilleure visualisation de la hiérarchie des causes pour vous aider à identifier plus clairement les sources de la difficulté.

Author Matt LeMay explains agile in clear, jargon-free terms and provides concrete and actionable steps to help any team put its values and principles into practice. Examples from a wide variety of organizations, including small nonprofits and global financial enterprises, bring to life the on-the-ground realities of agile across industries and functions.

Teams today are more complex than ever before. With new team leader responsibilities like diversity training, virtual working, mental health awareness, individualism, and more, modern team leadership is in dire need of a new code. Author George Karseras, executive team development coach and founder of TeamUp, has coined such a code that he calls the "TeamUp Playbook." The code is a four-step sequence that any team leader can follow to produce high performing teams. TeamUp Playbook is a proven formula for how to be a great team leader today.

Scrum is adaptive, efficient, agile, and simple. So, why are you struggling? Not all organizations that adopt the Scrum framework will have a smooth transition. Some may find themselves grappling with new concepts and new ways of doing things. The work process under Scrum is wildly different from the waterfall method, so even if Scrum is simple to understand, it can be difficult to master.

The project got off to a great start. Project tasks were being completed ahead of schedule and team confidence was high. Suddenly, the unimaginable occurred that threatened to completely derail the project; something so horrific and tragic it became difficult to imagine the project team recovering. Fresh off their success in “Justin & Rudy’s Excellent IT Adventure,” Justin and Rudy must find a way to deal with the adversity and bring the project to a successful conclusion. But can they pull it off? Or will this vital company project end up on the scrap heap of so many other failed ...

Grüppchenbildung, mangelnde Absprachen, fehlendes Vertrauen oder einfach Underperformance durch Gleichgültigkeit: Wenn es an Teamspirit fehlt, bleiben alle hinter ihren Möglichkeiten zurück, mit entsprechenden Folgen für Produktivität, Auftragslage & Co. Mit den kreativen und vielfältigen Strategien in diesem Ratgeber bringen Sie den Zusammenhalt im Handumdrehen auf ein ganz neues Level.

Atteindre le succès en cinq jours, c'est facile ! Chaque jour, les entrepreneurs et les dirigeants font face à la grande question : par quoi faut-il commencer ? Quelle chose est plus importante que les autres ? Comment organiser les réunions et les discussions afin de trouver la solution et de ne pas tomber dans le chaos ? Designer Jake Knapp accompagné par Braden Kowitz and John Zeratsky a créé une stratégie novatrice qui a pour but d'aider à trouver la meilleure idée pour votre entreprise. Ils proposent le plan précis de cinq jours.

With a lot of content and a multitude of brand new techniques, this guide is for those who are willing to make real improvements in what they are doing. You will be shown how to break out of the administrative death cycle, the difference between valuable and cursed PMOs, how to rally your people - building momentum and community, how to overcome the cultural mishaps that undermine PMOs, and more.

Every one of the parties working on a project has their own interests, which many times are conflicted with the interests of the project itself. Nothing affects the progression of projects more than this conflict of interests, and yet, the theory of project management disregards it entirely. The Manager’s Dilemma is a groundbreaking project management book. It explains why the Critical Path and the Critical Chain methods fail time and time again, and paves a new road to project efficiency improvement, through the Theory of Constraints and Game Theory.

El articulo analizado nos relaciona directamente todo lo que hemos visto con respecto a la administración del conocimiento y su vinculación con la Norma ISO 9001:2015 (Sistemas de gestión de calidad) siendo más específicos con los 7 principios que guían el proceso de calidad: Enfoque en el cliente, liderazgo, compromiso de la gente, enfoque de procesos, mejora continua, decisión basada en evidencia, gestión de relaciones".

Anyone can be a leader. You don't have to be a CEO or work in a management position to have influence. Your Leadership Moment provides practical tools, techniques and inspiration to discover your leadership potential. It combines personal and real-world anecdotes with a framework for leadership that can help anyone learn to lead.

This book will teach you how to use the Scrum method of project management, which uses short sprints and constant feedback from your team members to help you stay on track and deliver your project on time. It's full of practical advice and easy-to-follow steps that can be applied to any project, from small to large.

Night after night chefs and their crews are able to multitask and produce in a way that puts deskbound workers to shame. In Work Clean, Dan Charnas uncovers their secret: mise-en-place - the organizational system that transforms the lives of its practitioners through focus and self-discipline.

The Operator’s Dilemma There’s a moment every builder hits. It happens quietly, after success. After the systems are in place. After the routines feel solid. It happens when you look at everything you’ve built — your business, your strategies, your life — and realize something unthinkable: This isn’t working anymore. Not because you got lazy. Not because you lost your edge. But because the very instincts that made you dangerous are the ones now holding you hostage. This is the Operator’s Dilemma. It doesn’t happen to beginners. It happens to people who know exactly what ...

The New Manager's Handbook Unlocking Success By: Mastering Managerial Skills, Leadership Strategies, and Team-Building Tactics By Millard Hiner Do more than manage. Lead your team to record success by motivating, inspiring, and paving the way for their advancement—even if you’ve just been hired for your first management job! Are you thrilled that your managers have seen something special in you—something that motivated them to hire you as a junior manager? Excited about the prospect of making a real difference to your team by adopting innovative, visionary processes that will take ...