Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. Further, he explains that projects differ from operations , which are day-to-day activities, and which generally follow similar patterns and objectives every year. If you are a project manager , “This book will help you better understand project fundamentals.

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Liquid Planner Leadership

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Over the years we’ve talked to many people who managed these projects to better understand their needs and what could have helped them succeed. In fact, one of the most common things we’ve heard from project managers is “we can’t react quickly enough when priorities change.” . FREE SIGN UP.

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AIHR

JULY 10, 2024

Successful and highly sought-after HR executives share a common focus on professional development in both HR-specific specialist competencies and broader skills, such as business acumen, communication, leadership, project management, and data analytics. Focuses on HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, and global HR strategy.

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Help Scout Leadership

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Experience project managing in a professional context. Customer Support Operations. Highly self-motivated and driven — you don't need someone hovering over your shoulder telling you what to do all day. The ability to shift priorities quickly when necessary. Nice-to-haves: Bachelor's degree. Teaching or educational experience.

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Liquid Planner Collaboration

MARCH 8, 2023

Recently, it’s felt like my work as a project manager has been all about making sure the right people are lined up to do their tasks at the right time. Here are seven tips to improve resource management across your complex portfolio. It is a useful resource management technique in project management, so it’s worth knowing how.

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AIHR

AUGUST 29, 2024

This situation is further amplified by the perception of HR as a “cost center,” a view that pressures HR to automate not to enhance capabilities but rather to reduce headcount and operational costs. The transformation focused on standardizing and digitalizing HR processes, previously managed through paper-based or Excel systems.

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AlignOrg

JULY 9, 2024

Transformation initiatives are not just “another project”. Transformation initiatives fundamentally alter the fabric of an organization, requiring a nuanced approach beyond standard project management techniques. Poor organizational design choices can stifle innovation, slow down operations, and create internal conflicts.

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AIHR

JANUARY 27, 2020

Where an HRIS manages many different HR processes, point solutions help to solve specific problems. The HRIS analyst should also be able to manage software implementation projects. IT project management experience is therefore either a requirement or a plus. HRIS analyst qualification.

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AIHR

JULY 25, 2022

Project management 13. Changes such as digitalizing and automating administrative processes, creating new HR operating models , and boosting employee experience, for instance. Project management. More specifically, project management for HR involves various types of projects.

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Mike Griffiths

MARCH 2, 2022

Depending on which model you are trained in, your idea of what EQ is and how it operates will differ from that of someone trained in the other model. This creates all kinds of problems for teams trying to apply EI but struggling to understand why other people have slightly different ideas of how things are supposed to operate.

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

They define business problems that analytics can help solve , guide technical teams in the creation of analytics-driven solutions to these problems, and embed solutions into business operations. It’s specialized work, calling for strong business acumen, some technical knowledge, and project management and delivery chops.

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Mike Griffiths

APRIL 26, 2020

With the rise of AI, agile, and empowered teams, are project managers even needed anymore? As we enter a new decade, it’s an excellent time to reflect on how project management has changed and where it is going in the future. Professional project managers need to stay current and adapt to change to thrive.

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Liquid Planner Collaboration

JULY 7, 2020

Countless projects have been delayed or temporarily suspended as a result of the pandemic, labor shortages, and disruption to supply chains. But there is a real opportunity here for design project managers to help clients understand what can be done to change the project and make it viable in the new economic climate.”.

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Liquid Planner Collaboration

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Think your project management clients are your business’ bread and butter? Without a harmonious project team, your project could be at risk of unhappy stakeholders and clients, delayed timelines, and every PM’s greatest nightmare … scope creep. Think again.

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Mike Griffiths

DECEMBER 6, 2019

As described in the new  PMP Exam Content Outline , PMI commissioned a research study into trends in the project management profession. The job task analysis identified the knowledge and skills required to function as a project management practitioner. The split of questions between these domains is: People: 42%.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What exactly is a skills taxonomy, and how can it help organizations drive operational efficiency? 4 benefits of a skills taxonomy for HR and managers Elements of a skills taxonomy Where can I find data for my skills taxonomy? Let’s say you’re hiring a Project Manager. Contents What is a skills taxonomy?

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AIHR

JUNE 5, 2024

Large, forward-thinking companies that prioritize talent management typically have an HR Director who manages day-to-day HR operations and reports to the CPO. The average Payroll Manager makes $$76,127 in total pay, with an estimated pay range between $50,000 and $106,000 in salary and bonuses.

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Mike Griffiths

JUNE 22, 2022

Leadership has been around far longer than project management (which primarily grew from the Industrial Revolution.) Likewise, some small teams without the need for high-consequence decision-making can operate just fine without a leader.   Leadership is a Huge Topic.   What Leadership Is.

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Liquid Planner Leadership

OCTOBER 1, 2020

This is the time to show off your leadership skills (and refine them if need be) in order to retain operational efficiency, nurture your company culture, and ensure the success of your remote teams. Invest in a reliable project management tool. Remember, your employees are counting on you. Develop your communication skills.

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Monday Task Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Investing in task management — the core function of your day-to-day business activity —can contribute to long-term success. In fact, marketers that are proactive about project management are 3.5x Finally have one centralized hub for all communication and operations related to running a business.

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Monday Task Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Investing in task management — the core function of your day-to-day business activity —can contribute to long-term success. In fact, marketers that are proactive about project management are 3.5x Finally have one centralized hub for all communication and operations related to running a business.

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AIHR

MARCH 13, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizational development specialists are extremely sought after because of their role in shaping an organization’s ability to improve operational efficiency through planned change – which is crucial to remaining competitive. Contents What is an organizational development specialist?

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Help Scout Leadership

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A lot of it comes down to being sure there is a plan for crucial elements of your CX operations. Often a project manager on the BPO side will walk you through what you need for a successful team launch. The good news is that there are ways to set yourself up for success.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 19, 2022

An entrepreneur can use different tools to automate various business operations and check results from a single database. These workplace management tools, when used correctly, can be highly beneficial in helping you achieve better company results. Trello for project management.

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Chief Executive

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A smooth integration of technology that clearly improves operational efficiency can be overwhelming (and expensive), but the payoff makes overcoming the barriers to adoption worth the work. This then unlocks the achievement of the transition’s real benefits.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There are unprecedented opportunities at the intersection of AI, project management, and sustainability. Unfortunately, without proper execution, projects to implement AI come with complexities, costs and a carbon footprint that undermine sustainability goals.

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AIHR

OCTOBER 3, 2023

HR Project Manager The HR project manager is responsible for planning projects, creating teams, and handling resources (time, money, and people). This role involves using project management tools, organization, planning, and communication skills.

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AIHR

JULY 30, 2024

It eventually became the second-largest boutique hotel operator in the U.S. Consider solutions like project management software with collaborative features and instant messaging platforms to promote team communication. Pros Cons Familiar model: This approach leverages Maslow’s well-known psychology concept.

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AIHR

JUNE 26, 2023

The applications must have specific technical knowledge, such as experience in Embedded Operating Systems and in-depth knowledge of C/C++. Industry knowledge This is the understanding of the specific sector or field in which your organization operates. Below is an example of a software engineer job vacancy at Accenture.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Try this Focus on cultural alignment: Ensure the company’s values and mission are clearly communicated to employees and reflected in daily operations. Enable cross-functional teams: Encourage cross-functional teams to work on projects that require diverse skills and perspectives.

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Know Your Team

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Too often leadership trainings are vague platitudes about how to “inspire your team” or “empower others” rather than the practical tactics of what to say when someone asks for a raise, or what you should exactly do in your first 90 days when you’re managing former peers. Just do it.”

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This technical operations team within a fast-growing life sciences company knew that great leadership happens by design. The participants of the HIPO Leadership Program were hand-selected emerging leaders who were either relatively new to people and project management or were aspiring to become a people manager.

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Mike Griffiths

MAY 1, 2020

Neither black nor white, predictive nor agile, project managers are increasingly finding themselves in the gray area of hybrid project management. Hybrid Environments Let’s talk about what hybrid environments are and why we might find ourselves operating in one. These scenarios are of course simplifications.

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AIHR

MAY 19, 2021

Today’s small businesses operate much as they have for millennia. The change spawned a new upper class of industrialists who created large companies to manage their operations. The largest span we have seen is a customer services operation, with a span of 30 agents. Traditional organizations. Simple structure.

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Chief Executive

JULY 4, 2023

Even if you are given an unlimited budget, if you don’t have the right people managing the transformation, you will likely run into problems quickly. The three groups essential to achieving the transition include technical experts, project managers and executive leaders, like you.

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AIHR

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Employee skills and capabilities are essential to organizational capabilities, particularly within its operational capabilities, where a company can align skills and processes to operate within its markets. This is not an HR project but rather a business imperative supported by HR. Be clear about your objectives.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Improving overall operational efficiency of HR. Process: The process refers to the operational process of the HRIS, as described above. Project management of the implementation life-cycle. As standard practice, project planning and scheduling is usually built on project management programs.

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