Hello there, hows the weekend going.
If you are looking for some weekend read, heres one published in Knowledgehut: Agile Adoption- Should it be data centric?
Want to bring some sparkle back in your life and you think you never take the leap, watch the video below thats why you are probably scared and thats okay. Here are ways to you can fight it back. Hope you enjoy!
If you haven't still looked at the last post and got your ebook copy, here it is one more time.
Giveaway: Free PMO Ebook +Exciting Announcement
Hello October!
So, lets just say this Fall is starting with some exciting news. In collab with Toronto based Parwaaz Consulting Corporation, we are bringing you some great stuff meant for anyone interested in PMO or entrepreneurs working towards your scaling business goals.
So, lets say you’re a project manager, portfolio manager, or an operational manager that’s had an amazing opportunity fall in your lap.
You might be thrilled to have the opportunity to head up a PMO in your company. Its said that 60% of PMO managers have had someone question their value in the company and 50% of project management offices are shut down within three years.
Hussain Bandukwala of Parwaaz Consulting Corporation; has run Project Management Offices responsible for multiple eight figure projects He hasn’t just done it, he’s taught it, and helped establish them for small and mid-sized organizations. And in doing that, he’s seen the best and the worst of the PMO world and made some amazing contacts.
So now, he’s is giving way the knowledge that took him years to get all for free.
Take a look at PMO Success: Under The Hood - a free e-book that has over 20 Project Management Office experts, collaborating to give the strongest possible start to anyone interested in being part of PMO.
Inside the ebook, you will find:
- The one skill you MUST master before getting the top PMO role - and the one that’s entirely overrated
- How “three cups of coffee” can make your job as leader so much easier (Hint: don’t drink them in the morning!)
- The very first thing you should do when you’re on the job officially
- How to respond when someone says “show me the value!”
- There’s no PMO tool at your organization (or the current one is really bad). Which tool would you get?
He is also coming up with the PMO Virtual Summit (details coming soon) that brings in experts from all over the world.
Information about All Access Pass and tickets coming up.
(Pic courtesy: Google Images and Parwaz Consulting Corporation)
(Pic courtesy: Google Images and Parwaz Consulting Corporation)
Happy Weekend
Keep you inner light shining and you will find your way. If you are looking for a free printable goal setting template click here (no email required)
Watch this space for some exciting news and announcement on Monday (Oct 1)
(Pic courtesy: Soma Bhattacharya)
Link Round Up- September
This is my favorite read for the last 2 months, Instead of posting Link Round Ups every month, I thought I will do it on alternate months. Here are some of the reads I enjoyed.
- I am going to start with work life balance and this is about CEO life in silicon valley
- As I was reading up on a weekend, this article caught my eyes. Apart from the last name its her story that’s catches you
- The more philosophical part of the reading is about aging and life. This one is about a 98 year old writing his novel and the second one is about life at 64
- As someone who enjoys reading poetry, this next read is about how reading poetry helps your career. Now who would have thought about that?
- Data is something I am getting into more and more as part of my work, so this article on agile and data is being used for transformations is the next article by Mckinsey
- If you like strong stories with a punch, this one is sure to get you. This is about how Amazons monopoly is being challenged
- If creativity is what you would like as part of your lifestyle, being in the flow is important
- I am also recently very much into learning about design thinking and UX and signed up for another course in Coursera, so this is a great read if you want to know more
- Not a risk taker? This one just might change your mind
- If you are trying to be friends, this science backed research will blow your mind
- Why you shouldn’t give long deadlines for completion and how it is linked to procrastination
- If you are looking for some great deal on certifications, you can look right here and use the code PEROFFSPZ to get 15% off immediately (offer valid till Oct 9). This is an affiliate link.
Happy Weekend
No matter how busy you are, I hope you have the time to nourish your soul this weekend.
