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Note From the Editor: A Daily Dose of Motivation Note From the EditorAs a Project Manager (certified or accidental), you understand that there’s more to completing a successful project than outlining goals and tasks and telling all your team members to “hop to it”. You know that it is your job as a leader to make sure that every member of your team is properly motivated and committed to the project – without that, nothing is going to get done well. Our project goals are only “dreams with deadlines” until we are motivated to act upon them. This week’s newsletter concentrates on how to make those “dreams”, or goals, come true. We will walk you through the importance of motivation and engagement, what project leaders can do to “appropriately” motivate their teams, how predictability is a special quality that can motivate a team to success, and finally how “on demand” PPM software can help accommodate and/or contribute to team motivation in projects. Also, Zig Zigler once commented, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” So, remember that motivation isn’t just a “one time thing” and your team (along with your project) will thank you for it. Feature ArticleProject leaders understand that projects are only a part of what their project teams work on every day. Having visibility into all the non-project work that teams engage in is every bit as important as all the project-based work. In fact, I’m convinced that one of the reasons… Read the complete article here EventsSpend Your Education Credits On WorkOut 2011 Looking for a way to convince your boss to send you to WorkOut 2011? Now you can apply unused AtTask education credits toward your full conference registration. WorkOut is guaranteed to be the most entertaining and cost-effective way to get AtTask training. In addition to taking some of our most popular training classes, attendees will also have time to participate in the WorkOut 2011 keynotes, breakout sessions, meals and festivities. There is no better way to spend your education credits than at WorkOut 2011. Speak with your AtTask account executive or customer success representative for more details or visit www.attask.com/workout to register. A Global Gathering of Work Managers WorkOut 2011 will stimulate thought-provoking discussions aimed at giving you new, actionable, and innovative ideas about the way you manage work. At this conference, you’ll be able to:
Be sure to book your hotel stay at The Grand America Hotel, one of the finest hotels in the world, at the discounted rate of $169 (plus taxes) per night. Mark your calendars today Blog PostsWork, Recreation, and Full Engagement Contrary to popular belief, money (although important to all of us) isn't the only thing that keeps people motivated and engaged. In fact, I've observed that those who enter any particular profession strictly for its income potential eventually become discouraged and dis-engaged. So, when it comes to motivation, what are we to do? Specifically, what are we to do concerning project teams? Although how people are compensated for what they do (be it monetarily or not) is a contributing factor, I believe that is only half the equation… Read the complete blog post here Predictability Increases Productivity
Read the complete blog post here The Right Motivation Breeds the Right Commitment
Read the complete blog post here I have recently come to realise that I've come to expect far too many things “on demand” these days – whether it be my favorite TV program from last night, a 24 hour supermarket for my soda fix, free WiFi somewhere other than McDonalds, or simply some medical attention. For some things (such as software), however, we should expect no less than instantaneous… |
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Richard Lawrence, a certified SCRUM coach and writer about software development and making software teams happier and more productive, argues that a strict focus on productivity might increase a project team's ability to get more accomplished in the short term, but focusing on predictability is a better long-term solution for helping project teams increase productivity. I have to agree. Like in the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, slow and steady (predictable) wins the race. Lawrence suggests that a focus on predictability drives a team to…
Successful communication requires effort. To ensure the successful completion of any project, you must focus your communication efforts on the important stakeholders that influence project success. Most executives want the 20,000-foot view—that's all they normally have time for. Here are some good suggestions to help ensure the right information gets to the right people… 