Dealing With Disruption

[Contact Us](mailto:contactus@projectmanagement.com) [About Us]( [Update Profile]( October 3, 2018 As our new monthly focus begins, we deal with project disruption and face disruptive technologies. Plus, influencing stakeholders, separating fact from fiction and managing events. The Knowledge Shelf telecommutes with agile projects, while our blogs look at the state of portfolio management technology and the responsibilities of the scrum master. In our forums, readers ask about exercising emotional intelligence and the best advice you ever received. And if you're headed to Los Angeles for PMI Global Conference, sign up for [Ask the Expert]( and [PM Wars](! Advertisement [MindManager 2019 for Windows: Try it FREE !]( Whiteboards, presentation slides and spreadsheets can only show you so much, and only take you so far. If you’re looking for a better way to manage and communicate your business-critical information, MindManager is the answer. [Try our information visualization software for free today!]( "The unfed mind devours itself." - Gore Vidal []PM HEADLINES [Dealing With Disruption]( One challenge facing project managers is being able to sense disruption’s presence, understand its cause and then combat it. What are some of the causes of project disruption, and what can PMs do about it? [Avoiding Disruption From Disruptive Technologies]( It’s great to focus on the impact of disruptive technologies, but the work still needs to get done…and that means project managers must deliver! How can PMs avoid being disrupted by disruptive technologies? Headed to Conference? Sign Up for Ask the Expert and PM Wars! [Ask the Expert]( is back by popular demand at PMI Global Conference 2018 on October 6-8! These one-on-one sessions allow you to get advice from a trusted and established ProjectManagement.com expert. [Sign up today!]( Plus, take part in the [PM Wars Tournament](! Attendees can demonstrate their knowledge in a fun competition throughout Conference in the Exhibit Hall. [Register today!]( [Fact or Fiction?]( Just because someone says something doesn’t make it true. As a project manager, you will be told a lot of things. The secret to success is often separating fact from fiction. [Influencing Stakeholders: An Ethical Dilemma]( For most project managers, words like “influencing” and “manipulating” are taboo. Despite the proven effectiveness of these tools to increase a project’s likelihood of success, many label them as “unprofessional” and “unethical.” This article explores these tools through the perspective of PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. "A house full of new furniture doesn't mean a whole lot." - Lindsey Buckingham [Measure to Manage: Identifying the Right Measurables in Event PM]( This article takes a look at project measurables in general—and some of the measurables uniquely important for event projects. It will also provide some advice for event PMs to use in deciding what to measure on individual event projects. []KNOWLEDGE SHELF [Telecommuting Teams with Agile Projects]( It may seem counter to the “rules” of agile, but distributed, telecommuting agile teams can be more effective than their co-located peers—and most of what you have to do to be successful are things you should already be doing. The mission of [Knowledge Shelf]( is to help project professionals advance our practice by sharing their experiences and viewpoints. It is comprised of practitioners from a wide range of fields, covering both popular and niche topics. From lessons learned and case studies to opinion pieces and articles, this platform gives a voice to peers new to our online community, and allows for longer form contributions. For more information on how to submit your own article, please see our [Editorial Guidelines](. []THE PM POLL Is there a question you've been itching to ask? [Create a poll]( today to get some PM help from your peers! [Q: What percentage of organizations do you believe are keeping pace with the rapid advancement of technology?]( - 81% to 100% - 61% to 80% - 41% to 60%. - 21% to 40%. - 1% to 20%. - None TRAINING SPOTLIGHT We are the Project Management Success Center. 'PMP® Certification' is only the beginning - partner with us on large 'IT Project Implementations' by joining the group of passionate 'PMP® Professionals' on a Mission to Deliver Value to our Clients. [Learn More]( [Search for your solution on our Training Finder]( []BLOG IT Voices on Project Management by Wanda Curlee What is the state of portfolio management technology? Many factors—including the company and the industry—come into play. Nevertheless, most will agree that the tools of portfolio management have progressed. [Should You Implement a Portfolio Management Tool?]( PMI Global Insights by Priya Patra PMI Global Conference 2018 is a conglomerate of thousands of PMs for three days of learning—the learning opportunities to augment our skills to be a true #ChampionOfChange! Priya shares more in her [latest entry](. Plus, our Ask the Experts panel keeps you informed in [more recent posts](! Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice by Kiron Bondale [How Many Hats Should a Scrum Master Wear?]( Kiron has run into a few situations where Scrum Masters are performing multiple roles; and while they might have the capacity to do so, on any moderate-sized initiative, it might be difficult for them to fulfill all the responsibilities. Game Theory in Management by Michael Hatfield Any discussion about disruptive influences or technologies is more effective if it centers on strategic management. Why? Find out in Michael's latest entry, [Disruptive Influences, Anodyne Language](. PM Network by Dan Goldfischer Are you managing an automation project? Better get ready to up your risk management game. Whether it is robotic manufacturing or analysis of large amounts of data, project managers must be extra careful about errors that might be magnified in deployment. Dan shares more about the PM Network October cover story in his [latest post](. The Critical Path by Marjorie Anderson & Kimberly Whitby We're excited to announce the ProjectManagement.com [October Book Club](! It provides an opportunity to participate in webinars and discussions around selected books relevant to the overall practice of project management. Plus, registration is open for the [PMI® Business Analysis Virtual Conference 2018](! []Q & A Did you know that help is just a click away? Our discussion forums give you access to the ProjectManagement.com community: more than 500,000 experienced minds and growing! Ask your question today or stop by to help out other members in need of advice, including these recent and ongoing discussions on... [Best Advice?]( "What is the best advice you have been given as a project manager? What was something you wish someone would have told you at your first project management job?" [Attending PMI Global Conference in Los Angeles?]( "This will be my second year attending the PMI Global Conference and it helps to network both *before* and *after* the event. I would like to know if any members will be attending in Los Angeles this October...it would be great to start introductions ahead of the conference..." [Being Agile]( "How can we transform from doing agile to being agile? What are the different ways to get agility into the organization?" [Exercising Emotional Intelligence]( "How can we exercise emotional intelligence in a team or department environment to reduce tension and increase cooperation?" [Budget Woes]( "What is the worst budget overrun you have ever experienced? In one of my previous projects, we spent twice of our project budget." [Program and Project Management of the Future]( "What do you believe the future (next 5 to 7 years) of program and project management is likely to be?" [PMI Business Analysis Virtual Conference 2018]( "Who will be attending this conference? What is your purpose and aim in attending?" "I want my flowers while I'm alive." - Chubby Checker []PM ON DEMAND Did you know that we have an extensive library of PDU-earning webinars? Here's just one of the latest valuable offerings you can check out... [Project HEADWAY: Yes, You Can Deviate From the Process]( In this webinar, Mark Mullaly explores the value and relevance of process, as well as the circumstances where we need to adapt, evolve or deviate from the practices as they exist. He explores the basis for how processes are defined, how they evolved, and how we practically engage with them. Most importantly, he identifies the circumstances where established processes get in the way, and strategies and approaches by which to engage in responsible deviation. As always, your feedback and suggestions are welcome. How can we make your experience better? Is there something you haven't been able to find? Something you want to see that we don't have yet? [Let us know](mailto:cameron@projectmanagement.com). We'll handle it. If you do not wish to receive ProjectManagement.com's PM Insider Newsletter, you can [unsubscribe here]( or send an email to unsubscribe-pminsider@reply.projectmanagement.com and let us know. We will exclude you from future mailings. You can also change your e-mail address and other settings in [My Account](. ProjectManagement.com is located at 14 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073.