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Business Process Improvement: Steps & Methodologies

ProjectManager.com

Technology, labor, distribution and consumer demographics have all massively changed just in the last few years. As such, business processes need to be constantly evolving to adapt and bring satisfaction to the customer as efficiently as possible. Organizations are continually looking for leadership team that’s experienced in business process management (BPM).

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How to overcome your unconscious biases (12 examples)

Planio

While we’re not here to debate the existence of free will, we’ve all looked back on situations where it seemed like our brains went into autopilot. These unconscious biases can influence who we hire (and listen to), the decisions we make, and what we prioritize in our daily lives — and not always for the better. One survey found that nearly 40% of people frequently experience bias that leads to unfair treatment based on factors such as their age, gender, or race.

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Mastering the Art of Estimating: Unveiling the 3-Point Estimating Technique (PERT)

MPUG

Accurately estimating the duration of tasks is often a daunting challenge. Project managers frequently grapple with uncertainties that can derail schedules and inflate costs. From unforeseen delays to resource limitations, the inherent unpredictability of project activities can make accurate time estimation feel like an elusive goal. There are plenty of obstacles in our estimating efforts, from lack of perfect knowledge to management’s perspective about estimates, biases, and so many more.

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Project Tracking 101: What It Is and How to Do It Effectively

Scoro

What is project tracking? Project tracking is the process of keeping an eye on how a project is progressing to make sure it’s staying on schedule, within budget, and meeting your goals. For agencies and consultancies, this usually means checking things like how well your team is managing their tasks, how long tasks are taking, and whether the project costs are sticking to the plan.

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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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Summary and review: The lean-agile way

Henny Portman

The book “ The Lean-Agile Way – Unleash Business Results in the Digital Era with Value Stream Management ” by Cecil ‘Gary’ Rupp, Richard Knaster, Steve Pereira, and Al Shalloway provides a comprehensive roadmap to optimize processes, improve products, and enhance service delivery. By unlocking the principles of lean, agile, value stream management (VSM), and leveraging digital advancements, the book guides readers on how to effectively streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and drive business r

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Why You Must Earn the Agile Product Manager and Product Owner Certification

ProductSide

Introduction Over the past few decades, the adoption of Agile development methodologies by product teams has skyrocketed. Agile, born in 2001 when 17 software developers created the Agile Manifesto at a Utah ski lodge, has revolutionized how we develop software. Initially, Agile took time to gain traction as it matured into a set of methodologies. The post Why You Must Earn the Agile Product Manager and Product Owner Certification appeared first on Product Management Courses | Productside.

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Should 'stakeholder' and 'leader' be accountabilities in Scrum, like Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers?

Scrum.org

Should 'stakeholder' and 'leader' be accountabilities in Scrum, like Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers? No team is an island. It's easier for a team to succeed with the support of stakeholders. There are four main reasons: Distance from the team to the customer/user has an inverse relationship with desired customer/user outcomes. Distance from the team to other stakeholders has an inverse relationship with organizational desired outcomes.

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Why You Must Earn the Agile Product Manager and Product Owner Certification

ProductSide

Introduction Over the past few decades, the adoption of Agile development methodologies by product teams has skyrocketed. Agile, born in 2001 when 17 software developers created the Agile Manifesto at a Utah ski lodge, has revolutionized how we develop software. Initially, Agile took time to gain traction as it matured into a set of methodologies.

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Teams Are More Than Collections of Technical Skills (Wisdom from Uwe Schirmer)

Gunther Verheyen

In the summer of 2019 I got in touch with O’Reilly Media about their ambition to expand their “97 Things” series with a book about Scrum. Drained as I was after an engagement as Scrum Enterprise Coach at a large organization it was a great way to re-energize and practice some writing again. As the title of the series suggests, the idea was to publish 97 essays about Scrum, to be provided by people (‘experts’) from around the world.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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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Advanced Markup Soft Launch

Workzone

We’re thrilled to announce that Advanced Markup is now Live ! This new feature enhances your file markup and review workflows, bringing many exciting new capabilities. As a current user of our existing markup, we are excited for you to be one of the first to access the new advanced markup features before they go live for all other users. Your feedback will be invaluable as we launch this.