Staying current with Web Project Management tools, strategies and news can be time consuming and yet, in this Internet environment, it is a must if you are to remain relevant and contribute. Here is how I spend 15 minutes a day staying current:
1) Find a good news source of Web Project Management through ScoopIt. (Never used ScoopIt before? You can check out my ScoopIts for:
2) Join a Web Project Management LinkedIn Group. Here are the ones I follow:
- Web Project Managers
- Web Managers
- Web Project Management 101 (a group I started where experienced PMs answer questions and provide insight to those new to Web PM)
3) Set an alert to notify you of a new online article, post or news about Web Project Management
4) Subscribe to your favorite Web Project Management blog
5) Read an online magazine:
- Website Magazine
- PMI Network
- PMI Today
6) Attend a Project Management oriented chat once a week
Here is my 15 min schedule for keeping this under control:
Monday – Check ScoopIt favorites for the latest news
Tuesday: Check LinkedIn groups for posts
Wednesday: Check Twitter posts on Web Project Management
Thursday: Read most interesting article in one of the online magazines; each week pick a new magazine to read
Friday: Attend the noon EST US twitter chat at: #PMChat
Saturday: Go through all three magazines
Sunday: Take a break so I have renewed energy for next week!
What is your game plan for keeping current?
Web project management tools are essential in today’s business world. They are produced to help increase productivity and performance and utilized in the right way they can improve results.