The Leader - February 6, 2019
February 6, 2019
Cyber Security Seminar
Join us on Saturday, February 23rd for a half-day seminar on Cyber Security with 3 dynamic experts talking about different aspects of this impactful real-world problem in our technology-driven, web-based existence. You can't turn on the news without another story on data theft, website hacking, or cyber bully's demanding ransom to unlock data.
For more information and to register, go to https://pmiovoc.org/events/list-of-events/events/saturday-seminars/pmi-ovoc-programs-saturday-feb-23-2019-seminar
Volunteers
In addition to the volunteer positions below, the volunteer team is currently looking for additional team members. A VRMS opportunity will be available later in the week. If you are interested, please send an email to volunteers@pmiovoc.org.
- Mentoring Project Coordinator
- Planning Support Specialist
- Annual Report Creator
- Information Management Volunteer
- PMP Study Group Coordinator
AI-powered project management: The pros and cons
InformationWeek
Artificial intelligence holds promise as a way to improve IT project management, but there are some hurdles to overcome. In the tech world, it's common for the DevOps team to be responsible for the project management aspect of software development. DevOps workers have a strong reliance on analytics, so it's not surprising that there is a push toward using artificial intelligence — which does analyses of its own — in project management. This trend has both pros and cons — here are two of each.
7 guidelines for virtual project management
Thrive Global
In our global business environment, we work with people from different backgrounds. To be an effective team, we need to focus on proactive project management. Here are a few tips I have learned during my career as a global project manager:
3 ways project management will change this year
Tech Republic
Project managers play an increasingly important role at many companies, with demand for these professionals far outstripping supply. These professionals are in charge of specific projects within an organization, including the planning, budgeting, overseeing, and documenting for those tasks. The year 2019 will require project managers to gain new skills, according to TechRepublic's Moira Alexander, including organizational behavior, mentoring, business skills, and agile and hybrid technologies.
Making the shift to product-based IT
CIO
It’s a familiar failing of many IT projects. As teams move from one project to the next, “it’s almost like every program starts with a fresh mindset, instead of trying to iterate on what we’ve already launched,” says Sreelakshmi Kolli, vice president of IT at Align Technology. “They lose continuity of thought.” But Kolli is working to change that mindset at the global medical device company by adopting its first product-centric delivery method this year using agile methodologies and product teams made up of business, marketing and IT people who keep innovation constantly moving. “We started with one [product-centric rollout] this year and we’re going to do three next year,” she says.
How project management can make or break your business
Forbes
I once knew an entrepreneur so passionate about his idea for a business, he could cover several whiteboards describing it all. It would support entrepreneurs throughout the world with funding and tools as it matched them with willing investors and directed revenue to the best of the best.
Why it's okay to be vulnerable as a leader
Entrepreneur
Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl Champion punter and fitness influencer, shares the mental struggles he’s experienced transitioning into his post-NFL life, as well as why he’s putting an emphasis on being a vulnerable leader. He also discusses the importance of creating a “championship culture” in all aspects of your life and his plan to be of service to parents and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Managing expectations: The art and science of dynamic scheduling
PM Times
Everyone wants to know, with certainty, when a project will be over. Sometimes conditions dictate the project end date. The dynamic nature of projects makes managing expectations a necessity. Of course, people also want to know how much projects will cost, but for now we will focus on the time factor
Overcoming the Brexit collaboration challenge
PM Today
Despite the uncertainty and daily contradictions by politicians, analysts, and media on the true impact of Brexit, there are at least two certainties: the UK government remains committed to leaving the European Union by March 2019 and businesses across multiple sectors have to prepare to make changes to deal with the aftermath. For many businesses with a large UK base, Brexit will mean moving staff to EU locations and spreading teams collaborating on projects.
