Setting Up Working Time in Project's Calendars for Professionals
What does a project manager do? He is responsible for the planning and realization of projects. He has to find out what needs to be done, who can do it, how long it takes and how much it will cost. His job is to utilize the maximum working time of his team and to deliver the project at the agreed timeframe. He juggles work packages, resources, costs and deadlines.
Read more...Merlin Project 5.1.5 Is Released
We have just released the version 5.1.5. This maintenance update is important for Merlin Project.
- Update your Mac versions in Merlin Project for free with "Check for updates…".
- The version for the iPad and iPhone will be released after review in the App Store automatically.
We have also updated Merlin Project Express. The new versions will be provided in the Mac App Store or at SetApp – right after its review.
Hybrides Vorgehen braucht passende Werkzeuge
Gestern fiel mir ein Blogpost von Eberhard Huber ins Auge: Hybrides Projektmanagement ist keine Ausrede. Ich schätze Eberhard sehr, sowohl fachlich, als auch menschlich und kenne kaum einen anderen Menschen, der stets versucht, auf Augenhöhe mit seinem Gegenüber zu sein …und das auch gerne mal unkonventionell, wie ich auf einem PM-Camp miterleben durfte ;-)
In seinem Blogpost schreibt Eberhard von der Gefahr, das hybride Projektmanagement als Ausrede für die vollständige oder teilweise Abschaffung sämtlicher Projektmanagement-Methoden zu nehmen. Es reizt jeden Menschen, wie Eberhard schreibt, unangenehme Aspekte einer Methode nicht anwenden oder umsetzen zu müssen. Stimmt.
Read more...Merlin Project 5.1.4 Is Released
We have just released the version 5.1.4. This maintenance update is important for Merlin Project and Merlin Server.
- Update your Mac versions in Merlin Project for free with "Check for updates…".
- The version for the iPad and iPhone will be released after review in the App Store automatically.
We have also updated Merlin Project Express. The new versions will be provided in the Mac App Store or at SetApp – right after its review.
The Right Dress Code in Business for Project Managers
Every now and then I have the luxury and may fall back on a student for support. I like to do that, because such an internship helps both sides. The student gets to see first hand how project management is lived on a daily basis and I learn new trends and what is taught at the universities. In addition, a fresh, young look at our topics is always very helpful. After all, we have been involved since 2004.
Recently, my intern came to the office and asked for advice on dress code in business. This resulted in an interesting discussion, which was repeatedly checked by Google. I found out again that there are actually two groups:
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