There is a lot of talk in the project management community about how difficult it is to learn from project management. Actually, it’s not. It is easy to learn from mistakes. It is very difficult to find useful lessons that you can use in your current projects. The problem lies in the ‘learning’ portion of […]
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Comparing Agile Methods: Scrumban, Kanban, & Kanban
(This post contains affiliate hyperlinks. Please read my full disclosure. Regular readers will be aware that I am not an expert in Agile project management. However, I know it is something I need to learn more about. Today, I am partnering with Eylean in order to give you an overview on three agile methodologies: Scrum […]
Communications Tools The Project Banner
If you had asked me a month ago if I would have used a roll banner for my project communications, I would have answered that I didn’t have the budget. A banner for the staff canteen. It sounds like something my boss wouldn’t approve of. But you know what? They aren’t too expensive. People don’t […]
Communication skills for Project Leaders: A Book Review of The Language of Leaders
(This post contains affiliate hyperlinks. Please read my full disclosure. Many of the books on project and business management I review are written outside the UK. It was therefore a pleasure to read about companies I know and see the scenarios in a book that is UK-focused. Kevin Murray interviewed 60 CEOs and business leaders […]
Clubhouse for Project Managers
Clubhouse is a social platform that allows you to drop in to audio chats. You can think of podcasts or live radio shows where you just listen to the conversation. Or conference calls where you can join in at any point, then leave after a while. Is there a place in the app for project […]
How to Use Offline Player and Mobile Apps
SPOTO has mobile apps that allow learners to train on the move! You can use your train commute, next flight, or waiting room at the dentist to get a little training. Our mobile app can be downloaded from Apple iTunes, Google Play Store or Amazon to your mobile device. These are some tips to get […]
How to Upgrade to Call Manager 12.5
It can be difficult to upgrade Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), to 12.5 Although it is worth the effort, it can be time-consuming and difficult. It is important to have a step-by, easy-to-follow guide once you have made that decision. Verifying that the licensing has been converted to FLEX (which automatically adds licenses to Smart […]
How to troubleshoot a failed ping request
Network connectivity is a prerequisite for any network deployment. The availability of the network is ensured by the configuration and response to ping requests. The ping can be used to test, such as to verify that routing is working properly and so forth. ICMP and ping messages could be used against us in a system […]
How to take your certification exam online: Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA
CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco have made it possible for learners to take the majority of their certification exams online in response to the COVID-19 epidemic. Pearson VUE has partnered with all three vendors to provide online proctoring of exams. This allows learners to take exams from the comfort of their own homes. Pearson VUE has […]
How to Study for VMware VSphere 6 VCP/DCV in 9 Weeks
As they seek to streamline processes and reduce costs, save space and increase efficiency, more and more companies are turning to virtualization. This has created a need for IT professionals with serious virtualization skills. You should consider earning VMware’s Certified Professional 6 Data Center Virtualization certification. VMware has been the standard in virtualization since its […]