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Industry, Product, and Technical Knowledge: What Makes a Project Manager an Expert?

Epicflow Blog

And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. . For example, the pharmaceutical industry is now facing a lot of challenges due to pandemic, the shipbuilding sector is trying to cope with the resource gap and needs a reasonable approach to resource allocation.

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Propelling Digital Transformation Beyond Vision with Evidence-Based Management

Scrum.org

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. Beyond the obvious technological adoption, it demands a comprehensive rethink of processes and strategies to foster innovation and agility.

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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Meeting Management Techniques for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I went to a seminar recently which was poorly organized. The chair found it hard to give different people the floor as several people were due to give short presentations but he couldn’t make the laptop show their slides. 3: Check Your Tech. The AV equipment didn’t work. There was lots of downtime. And no clear objectives.

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The Growth of Assistant Project Managers

The IIL Blog

Most of the project managers were engineers with advanced degrees in a technical discipline. The two criteria most often considered at that time when selecting someone to be a project manager were a command of technology and writing skills. Most of the projects were measured in weeks or months rather than years.

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16 Creative Reward Ideas To Recognize Your Best Employees

Proofhub

Tanner Learning Group white paper , 79% of people who quit their jobs say they did so due to “lack of appreciation.” Ideas for gift cards to more niche stores include Bath and Body Works, specific restaurants, gaming or tech stores like Best Buy, Home Depot, and more. Source: [link] According to an O.C.

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How To Overcome The Challenges Of Building And Managing A Distributed Workforce

Proofhub

Focus on employee engagement Though remote work can be more productive in some ways, it can also be less productive due to a lack of employee engagement. Use the right tools There are many technological tools that HR performance can leverage to ensure smooth hiring and pay for employees. Give ProofHub a try.