You may have noticed a new look and feel as well as updated content. David Bakhtnia (Sponsor) and Donald Stringari, (Product Owner) put the word out in January 2019 and recruited volunteers to form a Scrum project to update the …
Agility is a mindset manifesting in many forms and techniques, all aligned with incremental value add to what we are accustomed to doing/performing.
Being a volunteer with the SVPM team has been a superb involvement for me. My background is mostly in customer service and management in relation to the beauty industry. Also, working with a small consulting firm on various projects (ServiceNow …
When you collaborate with a virtual team and keep it thriving Read More »
I learned from interviewing for a consultant position in San Francisco, that the Agile Framework/Scrum methodology was an important skill to have. While I was proficient in Lean Six Sigma and understood the Agile framework well, I was eager to …
My first professional network in the US was SVPM! Read More »
Today we had our second annual breakfast meeting of PMI Silicon Valley chapter in Sunnyvale. A few of our attendees asked if we could capture and publish highlights of our conversation where our community members can browse our topics and …
A widespread desire to improve organizational performance may be sated by focusing on a key set of executive imperatives—necessary and high priority actions. Personal experiences reveal that an essential focus on creating excellence in people, processes, and the working environment …
Executive Imperatives: Necessary Ingredients to Improve Organizational Performance Read More »
For the next step in my career, I was interested in a technical program manager (TPM) position. However, I lacked experience with Agile, a key requirement for most TPM roles. While I had a solid understanding of Agile principles, I …
What the SVPM Project Management Scrum team can do for you? Read More »
So you were promoted as a project manager some years ago. You have also educated yourself on (PMI’s) golden triangle (scope-time-cost) of project management, and you have “successfully closed” your projects over the years. Now you hear a lot about …
Are you in a hurry to get certified? Which one is the fastest to obtain? On a budget? Which one is the most economical? When it comes to time and money, which one provides you the best value? These questions …
Which Scrum Master certification should you get? Read More »
Knowing when things are starting to go in the wrong direction is what separates a good PM from a great one. The keen eye you need to recognize a bad egg within your project comes with experience, yes, but there …
Do You Recognize The 5 Early Warning Signs of Project Failure? Read More »
Below is highlights of conversations of a group of senior technical and professional Project and Program Management leaders gathered together at September meeting of PMI-Silicon Valley chapter. – What new trends or tools are available for project managers? – How …
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose – author of TimePeace: Making peace with time – and I am a business and efficiency coach that specializes in time management, project management and work-life balance strategies. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs …
How does a one-woman business handle big growth, fast? Read More »
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose – author of TimePeace: Making peace with time – and I am a business and efficiency coach that specializes in time management, project management and work-life balance strategies. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs …
How to manage starting a business with your husband or significant other? Read More »
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose – author of TimePeace: Making peace with time – and I am a business and efficiency coach that specializes in time management, project management and work-life balance strategies. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs …
How do I get things back on track on a very important project that is falling apart? Read More »
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose – author of TimePeace: Making peace with time – and I am a business and efficiency coach that specializes in time management, project management and work-life balance strategies. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs …
How can I fit in professional development into my busy schedule? Read More »
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. I am a speaker and author. I am an expert in time and project management. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more …
3 Ways Project Managers Can Anticipate, Avoid and Mitigate Problems Read More »
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. I am a speaker and author. I am an expert in time and project management. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more …
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. I am a speaker and author. I am an expert in time and project management. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more …
How would you handle an employee resigning during a critical time period? Read More »
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. I am a speaker and author. I am an expert in time and project management. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more …
How to schedule 2 weeks of vacation when we have aggressive delivery schedules. Read More »
Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. I am a speaker and author. I am an expert in time and project management. I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more …
