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 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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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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Green Project Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Development projects are more than plans on papertheyre promises. Promises to uplift communities, safeguard ecosystems, and create pathways to prosperity. But too often, those promises falter. Roads are built but soon crumble, water systems operate but exclude local needs, and projects that should heal end up harming. Its not because we lack resources or effortits […] The post Sustainability in International Development: Why the P5 Standard is a Lifeline appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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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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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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Planio

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Making decisions is tough. A recent study of over 14,000 people found that 85% of us regularly suffer from decision distress the feeling of regret, guilt, and uncertainty around the decisions we make. But the most successful companies have to make difficult choices every single day. So, surely there has to be a way to help us make well-informed, confident decisions?

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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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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What do you consider the benefits of Agile? Its a simple question that can lead to a wide variety of answers: Navigate complexity and quickly validate assumptions Increase predictability and minimize risk Deliver value to our stakeholders, customers, and users sooner Increased team morale and stakeholder satisfaction - Etc. I recently started asking this question during workshops and meetups, which resulted in various answers.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Matrix organizational structure has become common for a great number of business organizations and thats for a good reason: it facilitates flexibility, contributes to employee engagement and retention, and lets companies utilize the potential of a diverse pool of resources. At the same time, it has some inherent limitations that can wipe out the convenience and benefits of this corporate framework.

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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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Online PM Courses

DECEMBER 11, 2024

'Its not my fault!' Okay. But there are reasons why projects fail. Here are my 10 Points of Project Failure that show you where to focus. The post Why do Projects Fail? 10 Points of Project Failure appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Project portfolio management (PPM) is the centralized management of all projects within an organization to ensure that they align with the overall strategic goals, deliver value, and are executed efficiently. The main objective of PPM is to optimize the selection, prioritization, and execution of projects to maximize organizational benefits, minimize risk and improve resource utilization.

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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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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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Project Accelerator News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

January, February, March, April, May, July and September each have one; June, August, October and November all have two. How many does December have? Perhaps disappointingly, the first Christmas cracker I pulled this year did not have a joke inside it had a riddle. Around the table, they all did riddles about December! Did you suss it? The answer is THREE.

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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 11, 2024

Legal project management software isn’t something that one thinks of when seeking the help of a lawyer or legal professional. But legal issues in software project management can be handled securely and most law firms have project management software for legal work. For those looking to purchase the best legal project management software, we review the top products to help consumers make the right choice.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The most successful people in the world guard their time above all other assets. Mark Zuckerberg wears the same clothes every day to save mental energy, while IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad schedules his entire day in ten-minute blocks to ensure he never wastes a minute. But what about you? What if you could get more done in less time? What would you do with all those extra hours?

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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.

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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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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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Velociteach

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Meteorologists are better at predicting the weather than project managers are at delivering projects. About a third of projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the desired scope. By contrast, a seven-day forecast is accurate about 80% of the time. So why is project success so elusive? Intentionality is lacking. Intentionality requires thoughtful […] The post Intentional Project Management appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Microsoft tends to dominate the spaces it occupies. But being big and loud doesn’t mean it delivers on those big and loud promises. That is certainly the case with Microsoft PPM (project portfolio management) products. They tend to be expensive and complicated. But let’s give Microsoft project portfolio management products their due. Well review the best Microsoft PPM software and see what each can do and what it cant do.

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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.

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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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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Is your Scrum Master shaping the right environment for success? According to the Scrum Guide, The Scrum Master fosters an environment where But what does that actually mean? Notice the Guide doesnt say the Scrum Master fosters the team members or stakeholdersit emphasizes the environment. The Cambridge Dictionary defines environment as the conditions that you live or work in and the way they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work.

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GanttPRO Project Management

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Teams across various industries use a project timeline to stay on track and visualize key work processes. It can be created not only with the help of powerful planning tools. The post How to Create a Project Timeline in PowerPoint: 2 Practical Ways & Solid Alternative first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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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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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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