New project management articles published on the web during the week of October 3 – 9. And this week’s video: a quick explanation of how to hack your to-do list, with David Allen of “Getting Things Done.” Just over two minutes and safe for work, even with all of the monkey noises. Tip of the hat to Harry Hall, who also linked to this video.

Must read!

Rich Maltzman reviews the business case and ROI from sustainability projects. This isn’t just about the future – it’s about successful projects and organizations.

Andy Jordan explains how we can incorporate accountability for delivering on time, in scope, and within budget without hampering the collaboration that makes it possible.

Beth Spriggs makes the case for ambiguity as opportunity – to take risks, think creatively, and create exceptional outcomes.

Established Methods

Cornelius Fichtner interviews Cyndi Snyder Dionisio, who chaired the team that developed the “PMBOK Guide – Sixth Edition.” Just 37 minutes, safe for work.

Peter Taylor gives us a primer on the PMO as a source of standard processes and then follows up with six more critical lessons for PMO success.

Phillip Smith explores the notion that better project management talent will lead to better projects.

Andrew Huckey shows how to apply Critical Chain project management techniques to optimize the family’s morning routine.

Dmitriy Nizhebetskiy shares his list of risk categories, for use in identifying project risks. Also known as a risk taxonomy, this approach can improve the quality of your risk management.

Agile Methods

Stefan Wolpers posts his weekly round-up of Agile posts, articles, and what-not from Scrum anti-patterns to the Spotify model that isn’t there.

Johanna Rothman continues her series on Agile project managers, from what they do not do to how the product manager and project manager roles intersect.

Henny Portman reviews “Estimating in Agile,” by Mairi Osborne and Barbara Roberts.

Natalie Warnert reports on the #WomenInAgile session at the Agile 2016 conference.

Ryan Ripley interviews Steve Denning and Don Gray to discuss the current state of Agile and how an Agile mindset trumps processes and tools. Just 45 minutes, safe for work.

Ricardo Lopez explains how the team can make a busy product manager more effective.

Applied Leadership

Art Petty’s new book, “Leadership Caffeine for the Project Manager,” is now available.

Alison DeNisco reports on five recommendations from author and professor David Burkus on how to modernize your management style.

Stephanie Ray examines the power of the Quiet Revolution and the natural advantages of introverts as leaders.

David Brendel tells the first-time leader, “Relax.” You have to overcome the stress of your new role before you can become successful.

Technology and Techniques

Bertrand Duperrin tracks the evolution of the HR information system to an employee relationship management solution.

Kamesh Ganeson compares and contrasts two popular IT governance frameworks: COBIT and ITIL.

Hope Reese test drives the Tesla Model S, equipped with the world’s first AI-powered semi-autonomous car.

Working and the Workplace

Elise Stevens interviews Kerryn Fewster and Vicki Daniel on how project managers can become more resilient. Just 22 minutes, safe for work.

Nancy Settle-Murphy examines the loss of our ability to hold conversations, and how to bring it back.

Lisette Sutherland contemplates transitions – when someone leaves the virtual team. Just 7 minutes, safe for work.

Roy Maurer reports on new research that indicates about 4 in 10 U.S. workers would prefer to work outside of the traditional, full-time, salaried 40-hour workweek.

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