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How to Make a Project Outline (Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

Successful projects arent had by holding ones nose and jumping in. There must be preparation. In project management, once a project has been approved, it starts with a project outline. While a project outline might seem obvious, its worth spending a little time defining what the phase means. Once thats clear, well show when a project outline is made, what should be included and provide an example to show how it works in a real-life scenario.

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Using BATNA in Product Management

Scrum.org

If you have worked in product management long enough, you know that not every conversation ends in full agreement. Priorities shift, pressure comes from different directions, and decisions dont always fit easily into the plan. Every Product Owner should understand BATNA - the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement. Explained by Roger Fisher and William Ury in their book Getting to Yes, BATNA is a negotiation concept.

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Scrum Feels Broken? Maybe You Missed the Theory.

Scrum.org

From the #Scrum Guide: determine if its., theory, help to achieve goals. From Cambridge Dictionary: "Theory: A formal statement of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event, or how something works. Scrum isnt just a random set of practices. Its built on proven theories that explain how work gets done to solve complex problems. These theories form the intellectual foundation of the Scrum framework.

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The Ultimate Guide to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Accidental PM

Organization is everything! Projects can easily veer off track without a clear structure, exceed budgets, and miss deadlines. That’s where the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) comes in. A WBS is a foundational tool that helps teams break down complex projects into manageable parts. What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? A WBS is a hierarchical decomposition of a project into smaller, more manageable components.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Generative AI For Small Business Part 3 | Benefits for the Business Owner, Employees, and Clients

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Leon Herszon April 16, 2025 Read Part 1 & Part 2 In the first two articles of this series, we explored how AI is transforming small businesses and how to leverage AI tools effectively. Now, lets take a closer look at the real benefits AI brings to the key stakeholders in a small business: business owners, employees, and clients. AI isnt just about automation or futuristictechnologyits a practical tool that enhances efficiency, reduces workload, and creates a better experience for ever

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10 Process Management Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

Effective process management is the backbone of successful project execution and operational efficiency. To streamline planning, execution and tracking, teams often rely on a suite of templates designed to simplify and standardize their workflows. Process management templates are ready-made tools that help organize tasks, monitor progress, allocate resources and maintain budgetary control.

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Exercising Business Agility in Construction & Infrastructure: 5 Key Learnings

Scrum.org

Over the last 13 years, Ive been fortunate to work across a diverse range of industries: telecom, e-commerce, advertising, iGambling, finance, energy, and more recently, construction and infrastructure. Each of these domains comes with its own unique contexts, cultures, and constraints. But they all face a common challenge: how to become more adaptive, resilient, and outcome-oriented in a world of accelerating change.

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How to Create a Network Chart (PERT / Critical Path – CPM)

Online PM Courses

In an earlier video, I described how to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). In this video, I will show you how to turn it into a network chart or network diagram. This video is safe for viewing in the workplace. This is learning, so, sit back and enjoy How to Create a Network Chart […] The post How to Create a Network Chart (PERT / Critical Path – CPM) appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise: How BRM and BRMP Prepare You for the Future of Work

The IIL Blog

By BRM Institute April 16, 2025 Change is constant in business. As technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence, reshape industries, professionals and organizations must evolve to stay competitive. LinkedIn data suggests that by 2030 , 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change. This shift underscores the growing importance of continuous learning and adaptability.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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PMO Leadership: You Can Never Stop!

MPUG

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders of Project Management Offices (PMOs) face a fundamental truth: you can never stop learning and adapting! The only constant is change, and those who embrace this reality, position themselves and their organizations for sustainable success. Where is this advice coming from? This article is written by me, Rich Weller.

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Gestión de Proyectos de Construcción: Guía Completa

ProjectManager.com

Los proyectos de construccin son iniciativas altamente estructuradas. Ya sea que el proyecto consista en construir un centro comercial o una vivienda unifamiliar, cada proyecto tiene muchas piezas mviles que deben coordinarse con precisin. Al igual que cualquier otro proyecto, la gestin de proyectos de construccin tiene fases. Desde el diseo hasta la planificacin, la programacin y la construccin en s, cada fase es compleja y forma parte de un proceso general ms amplio.

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The Augmented Product Owner: Amplifying Scrum with AI

Scrum.org

Product management has always been about understanding customer needs, fostering innovation, and delivering value efficiently. Today, we stand at the threshold of a significant transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes how product managers work. The integration of AI tools across the product lifecycle presents unprecedented opportunities for increased efficiency, better decision-making, and faster innovation.

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When to Consider a Project Management Evaluation in Business

Beyond the Chaos

Project management is the backbone of every successful business, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with the desired results. Organizations with strong project management processes are 2.5 times more likely to complete projects on time and 2.7 times more likely to stay within budget. However, if your current project management system is causing delays, confusion, and missed goals, it’s time to evaluate your processes.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Inside Stories Podcast Episode 22 | Jean-Pierre Bergoend

The IIL Blog

April 16, 2025 Explore the global career of Jean-Pierre Bergoend, Vice President of Project Delivery at Systra, in this captivating episode of Inside Stories. Jean-Pierre reflects on his journey from civil engineering to leading large-scale mobility projects worldwide. Discover his insights on adaptability, change management, and integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI into project delivery.

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When “do what you love” stops loving you back

Brett Harned

💡 This is the second post in  Unsubscribed , a blog series about what happens when you stop pretending everything’s fine—and start saying what you really mean. Years ago, when I was trying to figure out what the hell to do with my career, a friend gave me some advice I’ll never forget: “Follow your happiness.

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What Is Project Management Software? A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

Before project management software, there were manual methods and traditional tools to plan, track and manage projects. This added time and effort, which exponentially grew with the size and complexity of the project. Paper-based planning, physical communication and manual resource management feel as if from another time. Thats because it is. While technology has pros and cons, few project managers and project teams dispute the improvements that project management software provides.

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Professional Teaching: Evaluation (Scrum Master as a Teacher Blog Series #3)

Scrum.org

Scrum Master Choices Professionalising the Teacher Stance, Part 3 Prior to reading this blog, please read the introduction to this series here. Professional Teaching is not a transactional exchange. It is not defined by how confidently content is presented or how smoothly the session ran. In reality, teaching at a professional level is a cyclical process of adaptation, where the educator is continually inspecting how learners are responding and then adjusting to support deeper understanding.

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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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Workflow Management Strategies That Work for Small Businesses

Beyond the Chaos

When you’re running a small business, every minute counts. However, when workflows become chaotic and disorganized, efficiency suffers, and stress skyrockets. Without structured workflows, organizations face inefficiencies , loss of trust in data integrity, and rising costs. Thankfully, effective workflow management can bring clarity and structure back to your business operations.

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Is It Time to Break Up With “Stakeholders”?

Green Project Management

Every so often, someone drops a comment in a conversation that completely reframes the way you see something. Recently, I was in a meeting when someone mentioned that the term stakeholder has roots tied to colonialismand for a split second, the air in the room changed. It was like someone unplugged the matrix. I paused […] The post Is It Time to Break Up With Stakeholders”?

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Free Gantt chart template downloads for project planning

Wrike

Key takeaways: What is a Gantt chart? A Gantt chart is a visual tool that represents task durations, dependencies, and the overall project timeline, helping teams stay organized and on track. How do Gantt chart templates help? They assist in allocating time for tasks, tracking progress, highlighting dependencies, and improving team communication. What are the drawbacks of using templates?

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El Proceso de Construcción Explicado Paso a Paso

ProjectManager.com

Qu es el Proceso de Construccin? El proceso de construccin es la secuencia completa de actividades involucradas en la creacin de una estructura, como un edificio, puente, carretera o proyecto de infraestructura. Abarca todas las fases, desde el concepto inicial y el diseo hasta la finalizacin y entrega al propietario. El proceso de construccin de edificios involucra a numerosos actores, incluidos arquitectos, ingenieros, contratistas, proveedores y autoridades regulatorias, quienes aportan su ex

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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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The Best and Worst US States for Project Managers in 2025 (after cost of living adjustments)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

How far does a project managers paycheck really go across the U.S.? We crunched the numbers using data from ZipRecruiter, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and state-level cost of living indices to find out where project managers earn the most in real terms. Spoiler: Its not California or New York. Hover over the interactive map below to see the average salary for project managers in each state.

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What is e-invoicing & why agency and consultancy SMEs must be compliant in 2025

ActiveCollab

Tell us: _What do you know about e-invoicing? _But more importantly, _how much_ do you know about the E-INVOICING MANDATES AND REGULATORY CHANGES BEING INTRODUCED ACROSS EUROPE that will affect B2Bs with operations or clients on this continent? Not much? Thats OK. Thats why were here: To keep you informed and help you find the best e-invoicing tool when deciding to upgrade your invoicing system.

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Big News from the (Comfortable) Armchair: The Audiobook Is Here!

The Lazy Project Manager

Well, well, well… look whos been productive. Not me, of courseIve been winning lazily as alwaysbut something exciting has happened while I was reclining with a nice cup of coffee (possibly tea, depending on the mood). The wait is over, dear readers, listeners, and fellow professional procrastinators… The Lazy Winning Project Manager is now available as an audiobook!

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Project Contingency: How to Get Projects Back On Track

ProjectManager.com

Projects might have a roadmap, but when executed, they rarely go as planned. Internal and external factors can impact the projects scope, budget, schedule and more. To address these issues before they even occur falls under project contingency. Lets start by defining project contingency and what makes up a contingency plan. Then, well show how to execute that plan to avoid scope creep, budget overruns and schedule delays.

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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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Why Every Scrum Team Should Care About OKRs

Scrum.org

Why Every Scrum Team Should Care About OKRs In the world of Scrum, our focus is delivering valuable increments each Sprint. But how do we know that what were building truly aligns with the bigger picture? How can we be sure that our progress adds up to real outcomesnot just completed tasks? Thats where OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) come in. OKRs help answer a fundamental question: Why are we doing this work?

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Project Management Software Comparison: Features, Pricing, and What Works in 2025

Celoxis

Project management software comparison 2025see which PM tools offer real-time tracking, resource planning & ROI-focused performance. Book a demo.

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How to Plan and Track a Content Marketing Strategy

TeamGantt

Learn what elements to include in a content marketing strategy, how to create one, and how project management can help you implement and manage it effectively.