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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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Will AI Be the Death of Agile?

Green Project Management

This post might get me in trouble… Don’t get me wrong. Agile has been a lifeline, a safety net for organizations seeking adaptability without succumbing to disorder. It championed iteration, flexibility, and responsiveness as alternatives to rigid, outdated systems. But here’s a reality check: Agile has become another cog in the system it set out […] The post Will AI Be the Death of Agile?

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How to delegate the right way: 6 tips for managers

Planio

No one can do everything themselves — but that doesn’t stop us from trying. While most managers know the value of delegating work, they still try to tackle as much as possible on their own. A Microsoft survey of over 20,000 leaders and workers around the globe found that more than half of all managers feel like they have too much on their plate. There’s no denying that delegation is a hard skill to master.

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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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10 Tools & Tips to Level Up Your Project Management Game

The IIL Blog

By Proggio We’ll make this quick. As a project manager, you might be looking for new ways to make your life — and your team’s lives — easier. So you can get projects done on time and end the day with a clear mind. That’s where these PPM tools and tips come in. Whether you’re looking to optimize your resources or just organize your portfolio without ripping your hair out, try any or all of these 10 best practices to take your project management game to the next level. 1) Add more users to your pl

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New! Story Point Planning

LiquidPlanner

Latest Release | Story Point Planning Latest Release | November 12, 2024 We are excited to introduce Story Points for planning and tracking work. Story points are enabled through Story Point Schemes, which map points to ranged estimates, capturing the complexity and uncertainty involved. When a story point is applied to a brand new task, an assignment row is created with an estimate, and work schedules are created as soon as a team member is assigned.

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Financial Aspects in Agile Product Management

Scrum.org

Product Managers and Product Owners frequently have to balance market needs, user experience, customer outcomes, and technical feasibility. However, the financial point of view in product development is equally important but often gets overlooked. People who own or manage a product are often not fully equipped to handle the financial aspects of product development.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Filter, sort, and group using custom fields

Resource Guru

We can’t tell you the best way to plan your work. But we can give you flexible ways to see what’s scheduled and organize your team in whatever ways help you stay focused and efficient. We already expanded Custom Fields to bookings , projects and clients. Now you can leverage them to customize your account even further with new filters in Reports and advanced filtering, sorting, and grouping options in the Schedule.

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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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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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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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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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What to Do When Scrum Collides with the Reality of Your Organization

Leading Agile

In this video, we dive into the realities of Scrum in large, interconnected organizations and explore why traditional Scrum practices may not be enough to handle complex dependencies and cross-team coordination. Drawing from years of experience and conversations with industry pioneers, we discuss how proactive orchestration—beyond the typical Scrum framework—can help maintain velocity, produce meaningful outcomes, and ensure sustainable, value-driven progress.

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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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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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Integrating ISO 27001 with Other Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22301)

Alan Parker Blog

Achieving and maintaining ISO certifications is a strategic goal for many organisations, enhancing credibility and efficiency. However, managing multiple systems independently can lead to duplication of effort, inefficiencies, and inconsistent processes. By integrating ISO 27001 with other management standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 22301, organisations can establish a streamlined, unified management system that drives security and quality while building resilience.

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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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Produktentdeckung: Warum Discovery-Fähigkeiten wichtig für den Erfolg von Scrum Teams sind (und warum es in Scrum keine Definition-of-Ready gibt)

Scrum.org

In Scrum gibt es keine Definition-of-Ready. Warum ist das so? Angenommen, du schickst drei Freunde los, um die Küstenlinie von England zu vermessen. Nach einigen Wochen kommen sie zurück und berichten dir. Ein Freund glaubt, die Länge der englischen Küste betrage 3400 km. Der nächste behauptet, er habe nur 2800 km gemessen. Und die dritte Freundin ist überzeugt, dass die Küste 5500 km lang sei.

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3 Ways to Leverage Your Strongest Product Management Skills

ProductSide

One of the best ways to learn more about a topic is to teach it to someone else. We see this all the time in our product management classes, where one student is able to help another based on their knowledge and expertise. Walking someone through a process not only teaches them the steps, but also reinforces your own learning. In this article, we’ll discuss ways to leverage your strongest product management skills and share your knowledge through mentorship, writing and speaking engagements.

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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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10 Project Management Tips to Boost Marketing Team Efficiency

NimbleWork

Effective project management is vital for executing successful campaigns and achieving business objectives. A well-managed marketing project not only enhances efficiency but also ensures that resources are utilized optimally. According to a survey by the Project Management Institute , organizations that use project management practices are 38% more successful in delivering projects on time and within budget.

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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.