ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Whether its a contractor, supplier or vendor, the work they get depends on a bid proposal, also called a tender proposal. The better they can write a construction bid proposal, the more likely they are to get the job. This document also help ensure that the job will be a good fit for what they offer in terms of a service or product. Learn how to write an impactful bid document by first understanding what the term means and when one is expected.

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Musings on Project Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Well, talk about cratering a schedule and resource plan!Layoffs in the middle of a project will do it for you.But wait!There may be a silver lining here:Communication complexity in and among project participants decreases as the square of participants. That could be a winnerYou may be able to select the departees.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Youve planned the project. Youve assembled an able team. Youve implemented. Now you can sit back and watch the process unfold. Planning is only the beginning. Things go wrong and things change. If youre not able to respond quickly and adapt, then the project becomes derailed. Managing a project isn’t an abstract concept. Its the application of careful planning and processes with an emphasis on practicality.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When organizations try to apply leadership concepts that were developed for simple, predictable environments to an Agile environment, it creates a lot of waste - not to mention frustration, lost opportunity, and a failed Agile adoption. In this article, we will discuss 3 concepts that work better in simple business problems and not so well in an Agile environment.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As marketing becomes more tech-driven, the role of marketing operations (MOps) is getting more complex. Today, the discipline is increasingly interwoven with other vital go-to-market motions — including sales and customer support — and is responsible for all business elements associated with marketing, including the tech stack. In this eBook, we’ll show you how marketing operations can create efficiencies in your tech stack, reporting, and budget that will not just improve internal processes, bu

The Lazy Project Manager

DECEMBER 12, 2024

[Extract From: The Lazy Winning Project Manager: Embracing Project and Personal Productivity in an AI Empowered World by Peter Taylor] Uniform In my well-known keynote of productive laziness, based on my first book, I start by declaring that we have a problem in project management. We are, or we certainly were it seemed to me all those years ago, somewhat invisible.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Project cycle management (PCM) is a project management approach that addresses the complexities of a project through all of its phases, while maintaining alignment with the strategy and objectives agreed upon by stakeholders at the onset. PCM helps with structuring and determining the phases of the project and how to approach tasks in those phases. It also assists in planning and review and can be used when managing multiple projects.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Bad Apple Effect can deeply sabotage a teams performance and development. Recently, I had an eye-opening experience outside of the professional world that showed me just how much individual negativity can damage a group. Both my sons play football - one at the academy level and the other at grassroots - and despite the differences in levels and commitment, I noticed the same troubling patterns emerging over time.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Lachlan McGurk, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM Abstract Among PMIs certifications, the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) stands out as a powerful testament to a professionals ability in agile practices. The recent update to the PMI-ACP exam reinforces PMIs commitment to aligning the certification with emerging trends, tools, and methodologies that define modern agile practices.

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Management Yogi

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Primavera P6 is a widely used and popular project management software tool. I also find it to be quite robust and capable of manaing multiple projects, simultaneously. The Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons video course uses this software tool. It course is hands-on, practical and in-depth.This course uses the latest release of Primavera P6 Professional Project Management R22.x and R24.

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Software 91

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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GanttPRO Project Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Business success often depends on detailed planning, which can be visualized using a project timeline and trusted online tools like Microsoft Excel. If you’re wondering how to create a project […] The post How to Create a Project Timeline in Excel: 3 Different Ways & Alternative Approach first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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Planning 77

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2024

ServiceNow is a project portfolio management (PPM) tool designed to help organizations manage multiple projects, whether in a program or portfolio. But whether is this the right product for an organization is a question that can only be answered by exploring the software in detail. Thats exactly what well do; look at what ServiceNow for PPM is, what it does and how much it costs.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

An executive recently posed a thought-provoking question: Weve been practicing Agile for seven years. Its supposed to bring improvements, right? But we keep adding people. Where are the freed-up resources? This question captures a common challenge in organizations scaling Agile. It highlights a key tension: if Agile is supposed to improve efficiency and effectiveness, why doesnt that translate into fewer people or reduced resource needs?

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

Agile is more than a methodologyits a mindset that has revolutionized how organizations deliver value, adapt to change, and foster collaboration. From Software development to enterprise-level transformations, Agile has become the cornerstone of modern work, empowering teams to be flexible, iterative, and customer-focused. At its heart, Agile thrives on continuous learning, shared knowledge, and the passionate contributions of its practitioners and thought leaders.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Successful corporations will pursue innovative team-building activities that foster collaboration and elevate morale, which is a constant challenge. A unique and remarkably effective strategy emerges in this quest: forming music bands within the organization. This unconventional approach to team development is not just a break from the daily grind; it’s a powerful tool for enhancing employee teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A significant shift in emphasis is transforming key areas of project management. The focus has moved from output to outcome, prioritizing the delivery of sustainable value for organizations and stakeholders. Leadership now takes precedence over management, emphasizing seamless collaboration across all levels and roles within a project. Processes have given way to people, empowering collaborative, creative, and problem-solving individuals to drive project success.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Whether managing a project or working to understand, analyze and improve the steps involved in a business process to achieve a specific goal, decisions need to be made. Using a decision flowchart is a visual means to evaluate different approaches to understand which is best for the situation. To understand what a decision flowchart is and how it works, well first define the term and its approach.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Elevating Katas are repeatable, structured patterns or routines introduced into an organizations ways of working that help teams and leaders build new capabilities, improve system-level performance, and elevate their overall approach to value delivery. The term kata comes from martial arts, where it refers to a choreographed practice sequence. In a business or organizational transformation context, a kata is similarly a deliberate routineone that is practiced repeatedly to reinforce learning, de

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

With Guest Jim Boland hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon: Discover the journey of Jim Boland, leader of IBMs Global Project Management Center of Excellence, on the Inside Stories podcast with Dr. Leon Herszon. Jim recounts his path from a startup in Ireland to spearheading IBMs project management strategies across the globe. Gain insights into the challenges of global expansion, the critical need for staying relevant in todays fast-paced world, and the game-changing role of generative AI in project mana

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NimbleWork

DECEMBER 15, 2024

In the intricate ecosystem of modern organizations, success is no longer achieved through isolated departmental efforts, but through the strategic symphony of interconnected teams. Cross-departmental collaboration represents a transformative approach that challenges traditional workplace boundaries, creating a dynamic environment where diverse expertise converges to drive organizational excellence.

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The gaming industry is a dynamic and highly competitive landscape, with developers racing to create engaging experiences that captivate players worldwide. From indie studios crafting creative gems to AAA powerhouses delivering blockbuster franchises, assembling the right game development team is critical to success. Todays developers face challenges that range from keeping up with rapidly evolving technology to meeting the diverse demands of modern gamers.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Theres more than one way to manage a project. Over time, dozens of project management methodologies have been developed to deliver successful projects. As the industry moved into the digital age, different types of project management software have been created to reflect those project management methodologies. Before getting into the types of project management software available to run projects more efficiently and effectively, well explain the reason for the variety of project management tools

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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.

2025

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2024

They tell us a story of slow, centralized decision-making, often related to classic program management culture combined with an iron spaghetti portfolio where delivering product outcomes often requires wide collaboration across teams and even teams of teams. An agile, product-oriented portfolio relies mainly on providing strategic guidance and alignment, not managing every Portfolio Kanban board investment.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 14, 2024

38% of the workforce are full-time or part-time freelancers. As a company of one, managing your time efficiently and effectively allows you to deliver projects and get paid accurately. Many freelancers turn to time tracking apps to optimize their work processes, improve productivity, and turbocharge their billing. Throw in project management integrations, handy mobile apps, and detailed financial reporting, and its easy to see how time tracking apps are revolutionizing the way freelancers work.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The PMI-ACP Exam: A Robust Credential for the Future of Agile By Lachlan McGurk, PMP , PMI-ACP , CSM Abstract Among PMIs certifications, the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) stands out as a powerful testament to a professionals ability in agile practices. The recent update to the PMI-ACP exam reinforces PMIs commitment to aligning the certification with emerging trends, tools, and methodologies that define modern agile practices.

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Management Yogi

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In the earlier part, we learned:Need of Scaling in an OrganizationImportance of CIPSA Certification, worlds's only Practical Scaled Agile certificationOur Scaled Scenario (Multiple Kanban Teams)Scaling the Kanban Teams (using MS Project Agile)This is the second and concluding part. You can read the earlier part here.

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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.

Sustainability

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

TL; DR: Pure Scrum? Can you rely on pure Scrum to transform your organization and deliver value? Not always. While Scrum excels in simplicity and flexibility, applying it out of the box often falls short in corporate contexts due to limitations in product discovery, scaling, and portfolio management. This article explores the conditions under which pure Scrum thrives, the organizational DNA required to support it, and practical scenarios where it works bestalong with a candid look at where it st

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Wrike

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When youre struggling with a high volume of documents, messy approvals, or lost files, its definitely time to look for document workflow software. Sadly, finding workflow software thats been designed for document workflows can be a task in itself. Thats because document workflows come with some specific challenges, including: Volume , when a high number of documents demands reliable templates and watertight processes to maintain your high standards Security , to protect the sensitive data in doc

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Image source: Pexels Processing payroll for remote employees can present logistical challenges for small businesses. The complexities of tax compliance, combined with limited resources, often make timely and accurate payroll processing a difficult task. Tax Compliance Challenges Remote work has created complications in terms of boundaries, leaving businesses wrestling with legal and financial hurdles.

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