Wed.Jul 19, 2023

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Project Closure: End Lessons for Better Starts

ActiveCollab

Every project journey culminates in the often-overlooked phase of project closure. While a project lifecycle is a sequence of activities that must be accomplished to complete a project and typically includes initiation, planning, execution, control, and finally, closure, the final stage is far from just tying up loose ends, it's a treasure trove of lessons and insights.

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Agile Teams: Roles & Structures That Work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. An agile mindset, and a set of shared values, principles, and often Agile tools, help Agile teams succeed. So why are agile teams different to other types of ‘classic’ project team? In this article we’ll look at two things: The different roles you’ll find in an Agile team The team structures you can set up to help make your agile team a success.

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How to Reduce Your Emails by 50%

The IIL Blog

By Karim Radwan July 19, 2023 Quickly drafted, easy to share, more formal than phone messaging, once invented, emails quickly became our favored way of communicating. It is as close to perfection as a communication tool can get. Usually, us humans tend to overuse and abuse good things, and of course, emails are no exception. Globally, a staggering 269 billion emails are sent each day and there are currently just over 3.7 billion email users worldwide.

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Review Assurance Workbook – Portfolios and Portfolio Management

Henny Portman

To support portfolios, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA, UK Government) has the mandate to periodically (every two to three years) review departmental portfolios to provide assurance and practical recommendations for improvement. The review aims to provide a realistic view on a portfolio’s ability to: manage the portfolio’s strategic alignment and appropriate construction in line with delivery constraints. monitor and respond to performance and risk across the portfolio. build the

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Toward a Unified Project Management Understanding

The objective of this research is to dispel misunderstandings about crucial project management terms and their definitions. It aims to accurately place these terms and facilitate a comprehensive global understanding of their meanings.

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Engage Stakeholders & Team Members in Product Development

The IIL Blog

By V. Lee Henson July 19, 2023 In product development, it’s important to engage stakeholders and team members early and often. This helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page and the product meets the needs of all involved. Agile Team Engagement is Not Always Easy Here are a few tips for engaging stakeholders and team members in product development: Involve stakeholders in the planning process.

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Project Management Worker Engagement

The IIL Blog

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. July 19, 2023 Project Versus Functional Worker Engagement Worker engagement is the way a company treats employees, or the way employees treat one another to create a high quality and highly productive project work environment. Much of the early literature on worker engagement focused on workers hiring into a full-time functional position and working on assignments that remain within that functional area.

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Navigating Global Market Dynamics in Industrial Martech

Productivity Land

As more businesses strive to fully capitalize on the capabilities of digital marketing strategies and technologies, it is more critical than ever to study the unique challenges and opportunities given by the Martech industry. By employing specialist industrial market research , businesses in the industrial sector have the opportunity to open up a variety of options.

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How to Do Issue Management | Video

Online PM Courses

With any project, things will happen that you don't expect. Issues will emerge. So, how do you do Issue Management? The post How to Do Issue Management | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Innovative Strategies to Engage Hotel Guests Throughout Their Stay

Productivity Land

In an era where personalized experiences and exceptional hospitality are paramount, hotels worldwide are embracing cutting-edge techniques to captivate their guests and create unforgettable memories. Gone are the days of traditional check-ins and standard amenities. Today, forward-thinking establishments are reimagining every aspect of the guest experience, from the moment they step into the lobby until their departure.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Why Online Proofing Software is Essential for Your Marketing Team

Admation

No matter how busy you get in the marketing game, everything needs to be checked over for quality assurance and accuracy. It is totally essential to proof every asset in your campaign, as errors can prove to be extremely costly. Not only do you stand to lose clients if their campaign has errors in it, but your brand can be damaged to the point of no return and in some cases, you could be liable for legal action if errors are defamatory.

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Understanding Stakeholder Engagement in PMBOK® Guide – Seventh EditionWith Max Langosco Thursday, August 17 6:00 AM EDT and 1:30 PM EDT

International Institute for Learning

International Institute for Learning, Inc. IIL is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development, and is proud to be the educational provider of choice for thousands of for many top global companies. IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.

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Top Tips for Enhancing Marketing Campaigns with CRM Software in Professional Services

Productivity Land

The days of one-size-fits-all marketing techniques are past; nowadays, accuracy and personalization are critical for successfully gaining and maintaining clients. CRM systems have changed the way businesses deal with their customers, from enabling communication to analyzing complicated data finds. Whether you are a financial institution or a consulting firm.

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Employee Training Plan Templates

Wrike

As a leader, you have a responsibility to not just manage your team but to teach them. Whether you bring on a new employee who needs to learn the ropes or you roll out a new process or piece of software, it’s your job to ensure your employees have the direction, time, and resources they need to get up to speed. That’s why your employee training plan is so important.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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"Command Presence"

Musings on Project Management

I once had a colleague, who I admired greatly, be demoted from a vice-president position for lack of "command presence" (his telling of the reason)And, so what is "command presence" and is it something to strive for? Can it be learned? Can it be taught?

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Introducing MRM Software: Unlocking Cost Savings and Profit Boosts

Admation

MRM software has garnered significant praise for its array of features, but how exactly does it impact your bottom line? As discussed earlier, the modern MRM solution acts as an all-in-one hub for managing marketing resources and projects, seamlessly guiding them from initial briefing to final production. Now, let's delve into the tangible benefits of implementing MRM software and explore how it can save you money while amplifying your profits.

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Navigating 3 Common Challenges of PPM Transformation (Part 3) 

Planview

In the first two posts of this blog series, we shared how one large biotech company defined its pain points and business goals for its PPM transformation process and the five steps it took to beat the transformation odds. (If you’re just jumping in, read part one and part two of the story first.) In this post, we’ll examine the unanticipated challenges the PPM Transformation Team faced along the way and how they adapted to overcome them.

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15 Unbeatable Tactics for Evaluating Job Candidates

Teamweek

Finding job candidates for your open roles can be easier said than done. Gone are the days (mostly) of creating a simple job ad to then sit back and watch as the applications flood in. In today’s competitive job market, there’s quite a bit more to it (#IYKYK). Evaluating job candidates is the next tricky bit. Once you’ve found them, you’ll need to assess who has the goods and who isn’t worth your time.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.