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Project Review Process: A How-to Guide

ProjectManager.com

Projects are planned, but for those plans to achieve their goals and for future plans to be more successful, a project review is necessary. Any project manager with even a little experience knows that rarely are plans executed without a hitch, which is why a project review process is an essential part of the monitoring and control phase of the project life cycle.

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Agile Transformations and the Agile Product Operating Model - The next phase

Scrum.org

Image I was lucky to work with Andy Brandt on a recent whitepaper titled ‘ Moving Beyond Agile Transformations: Leveraging the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM).’ This paper discusses how APOM is essential in taking your agile transformation to the next level. It also explains how APOM can leverage organizations' existing investments in agility to deliver more value to their customers and finally cross the chasm of ultimate value for agility.

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7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing

ProjectManager.com

Project leadership is in flux and a good manager knows never to become complacent. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how your role is evolving. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review: 7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing As Jennifer said, project manager roles are changing. The days of technical, scope, scheduling, budgeting, assigning resources and delivering deliverables on time have evolved to include soft skills such as conflict resolution, leadership, and even tre

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There's more to Organizational Agility than the Scrum Guide

Scrum.org

Let me start by saying that I am not demeaning the Scrum Guide in any way. The Scrum framework has changed the world for the better in ways that are impossible to fully quantify simply because of the scale of its impact. Teams are empowered - with Scrum - to respond and adapt to complex environments in ways that would have been impossible without the collaborative and incremental approach fostered by the Scrum framework.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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How to Improve Employee Efficiency by Optimizing Daily Tasks

Proofhub

According to the 2024 Kelly Global Rework Report , over half of executives (54%) say poor workforce planning is holding back business growth. Project managers face this challenge, especially when leading teams in customer-facing environments. Ensuring smooth operations while managing resources effectively is critical, yet high employee turnover presents a significant obstacle.

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The Hidden Factors Holding Agile Back In Your Organization

Leading Agile

Agile methodologies promised transformative value but, in many large enterprises, Agile has become commoditized—a standard process that teams follow rather than a strategic driver. Many transformation leaders find themselves marginalized as Agile is increasingly seen as “how we get work done” rather than a vehicle for business agility. In this session, we’ll explore why simply “doing Agile” often falls short of delivering meaningful value and what transformation leaders need to do to

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Top 10 Manufacturing Capacity Planning Tools

Epicflow Blog

Resource capacity planning is crucial for project success, and manufacturing projects are no exception. At the same time, it can become a real challenge in a dynamic and complex manufacturing environment. This is where powerful capacity planning software can make a difference. Read the article to learn about top capacity planning tools applicable to manufacturing projects and learn how to select the most suitable one.

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Issue Management: What Do You Need to Know about PM’s Vital Process?

Online PM Courses

Issue management is a basic part of project management. Experienced project managers deal with it day-to-day. But is it straightforward? The post Issue Management: What Do You Need to Know about PM’s Vital Process? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Quantifying the Benefits of Agile for Better Transformation Results

Leading Agile

In this video, we explore the evolving landscape of Agile and examine why traditional frameworks may fall short in complex, large-scale organizations. While Agile principles have empowered small, cohesive teams to deliver value quickly, the real-world complexity of interdependent systems often demands a more proactive approach to orchestration and encapsulation.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Top 10 Project Management KPIs Explained

ProjectManager.com

In this blog, we’ll explore the most important project management key performance indicators, commonly referred to as project management KPIs or simply project KPIs and the benefits of using them during the project life cycle. Think of, say, like your dashboard on your car to help you determine, are you going too fast, are you going too slow? Think of a GPS system when you’re driving somewhere that helps you know different routes.

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Relieving Product Owner’s burden

Scrum.org

In the market, Product Owners are most often referred to as product or business analysts who write requirements and are responsible for part of the product: loyalty programs , CRM , online channels , or parts of the customer journey. But this is not how the role of the Product Owner was envisioned by Scrum creator Ken Schwaber. In no way did I envision the Product Owner becoming a business analyst that was responsible for requirements engineering (Ken Schwaber).

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A customizable Schedule that puts flexibility first

Resource Guru

When you’re scheduling complex, competing workloads, flexibility is your friend. Over the last few months we’ve been shaking up our Schedule to make it more flexible and customizable than ever. Now you can share views, pin people and resources, color by activity type, and more, so you have a wealth of ways to arrange your team schedule and work the way you want.

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How to Improve Employee Efficiency by Optimizing Daily Tasks

Sandeep Kashyap

According to the 2024 Kelly Global Rework Report , over half of executives (54%) say poor workforce planning is holding back business growth. Project managers face this challenge, especially when leading teams in customer-facing environments. Ensuring smooth operations while managing resources effectively is critical, yet high employee turnover presents a significant obstacle.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Organizational Change Starts with Teams, Backlogs, and Working Tested Product

Leading Agile

Agile transformation can feel like an uphill battle, especially when frameworks and processes overshadow the foundational principles of the Agile Manifesto. In this video, we explore why the industry’s common applications of Agile often fall short and how the focus on culture or process misses the mark without the right conditions. With 23 years of Agile history as context, we discuss the original intent behind Agile practices, the challenges of scaling them in complex environments, and the crit

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10 Best Real Estate Project Management Software

ProjectManager.com

Managing real estate projects is better served with real estate project management software than struggling with Excel spreadsheets or, worse, trying to stay organized on loose sheets of paper. Below are some of the best project management software for real estate development to give users greater efficiency and communication and improve decision-making.

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3 Moderations-Tipps für Product-Owner: So gestaltest du Meetings produktiver und kürzt unnötige Diskussionen ab

Scrum.org

Was viele nicht wissen: Eine meiner ersten Positionen in einem Scrum Team war tatsächlich die des Product-Owners. Was soll ich sagen.? Es gab Höhen und Tiefen. Die „Höhe“ war für mich, Technologie, Wirtschaftlichkeit und Teamarbeit zu vereinen. Tiefpunkte waren: endlose Meetings, in denen sich die Diskussionen hinzogen. Ich verzweifelte daran, eine Entscheidung zu treffen, die nicht auf Gegenstimmen stieß.

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White Paper | Accelerating AI Adoption: A 4-Step Approach for Organizations

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Leon Herszon Abstract In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just an advantage but a necessity for organizations aiming to remain competitive. This white paper presents IIL Consulting’s structured, four-step approach to accelerating AI adoption. A follow-up paper will focus on practical applications and case studies.

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Navigating Chaos in Project Management

This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.

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Exploring the Policies Needed for ISO 27001

Alan Parker Blog

Introduction A key to a successful ISMS is a robust set of policies that help manage risks, set guidelines, and provide direction to ensure information assets' confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Below, we explore a range of essential information security policies, explaining their importance within the context of ISO 27001 and detailing the key contents for each.

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Creating a hybrid work culture: Lessons I’ve learned as a leader

Sandeep Kashyap

Hybrid work culture Do you know that 74% of U.S. companies are using or plan to implement a permanent hybrid work culture? For years, watching over employees has been the simple measure of productivity. It is not hard to figure out which employee is giving their best and who is just trying to exist. We worked in this environment for a very long time.

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13 Expert Insights On Implementing a Hybrid Agile Approach in Project Management

NimbleWork

The contemporary business environment demands unprecedented adaptability in project management methodologies. As organizations navigate increasingly complex projects, the traditional dichotomy between Agile and Waterfall approaches has given way to a more nuanced solution: Hybrid Agile project management. This methodology represents a strategic fusion of traditional project management’s predictability with Agile’s adaptability, offering organizations a robust framework for modern pro

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Scrum Master werden: Der Entwicklungspfad von Scrum.org und warum er keinem starren Curriculum gleicht

Scrum.org

Du willst Scrum Master werden? Erfolgreiche Scrum Master übernehmen in Unternehmen echte Führungsverantwortung. Sie befinden sich an der Schnittstelle zwischen Zusammenarbeit, Führung und kontinuierlicher Verbesserung. Somit bekleiden Scrum Master eine Position, die für eine effektive Wertschöpfung entscheidend ist. Der Weg, ein erfolgreicher Scrum Master zu werden, ist somit ein lohnendes, aber gleichzeitig auch herausforderndes Unterfangen.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Inside Stories Podcast Episode 11: Americo Pinto on Building Trust and Collaboration, PMOs, and Leading with a Customer-Centric Approach

The IIL Blog

With Guest Americo Pinto hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon: In this episode of “Inside Stories,” Leon Herszon interviews Americo Pinto, a seasoned consultant and managing director of PMO Global Alliance at the Project Management Institute (PMI). Americo shares his journey from founding a successful consulting firm to establishing PMOGA, which was later acquired by PMI.

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My Top Tips for Implementing ISO 27001

Alan Parker Blog

Key Tips for Successful ISO 27001 Implementation Implementing ISO 27001 can seem daunting. Breaking it down into clear steps can make the process smoother and more effective. Over the years, I have discovered several strategies and practices that can significantly streamline the implementation. Here are eleven key tips that I've found helpful through my own experience: Understand Your Scope to Avoid Complexity Defining the scope of your Information Security Management System (ISMS) is essen

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Summary and review Managing Portfolios and a comparison with MoP

Henny Portman

Thirteen years ago, Steve Jenner and Craig Kilford wrote the official guide Management of Portfolios (MoP). Now there is a new guide, the successor of the MoP guide named Managing portfolios – Optimizing strategic contribution by Steve Jenner. Managing portfolios in a nutshell Managing Portfolios (MP) operates on five core principles and is structured around twelve practices organized into two dimensions: “Designing the Portfolio” and “Delivering the Portfolio.” These

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Management Yogi's Scaled Agile (CIPSA) Certification: 15 Free Questions and Answers (Part - 2)

Management Yogi

This is in continuation of the earlier series of questions for Management Yogi's Certified In Practical Scaled Agile (CIPSA) certification exam. I'll definitely suggest that you take both the question parts together, when you attempt the questions.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.