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The Project Manager’s Role in Cybersecurity Risk Management

The IIL Blog

By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder, DVMS Institute July 24, 2024 Cybersecurity project managers manage risk and threats in cybersecurity projects. They help organizations understand challenges like new vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and the complex world of technology and government regulations. Cybersecurity project managers’ responsibilities can include: Defining project scope Developing plans to reduce risk Supervising security team members Applying security patches Protecting personal informatio

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Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

ProjectManager.com

Organizations have strategies to achieve their long-term goals, whether that’s to increase sales, launch a new product or build new facilities. Projects help execute those strategic plans, and organizational project management is the framework that aligns that work to the organization’s objectives. Let’s start by digging deeper into the definition of organizational project management and the various components that make it up.

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The Transforming Dynamics of Project Management’s Future

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner July 24, 2024 The future of project management must have a balance between the tactical and strategic focus, in addition to a balance between digital and human. This balance will be key to achieving effective and sustainable strategic value realization. Getting to this balance is a key to future experiencing culture.

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5 Crucial Roles in the Project Management Blueprint

NimbleWork

Every successful project, from building a skyscraper to launching a new marketing campaign, is like a well-conducted orchestra. Just as a symphony requires a maestro to lead the musicians and ensure each instrument plays its part, a project needs a skilled project manager to guide the team and ensure all the moving pieces come together harmoniously.

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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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Hybrid Project Management: Part 2, What Changes?

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker July 17, 2024 We should view project management approaches as a palette of options. Predictive, Agile, and Lean/Kanban form the boundaries. Hybrid is the vast interior space. The first article in this series described the boundaries and color-mix of approaches: Predictive. The traditional, cascading, high-structured approach. Agile (Scrum).

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PREPARING FOR ISO 27001 IMPLEMENTATION

Alan Parker Blog

Stuff to get you to the starting line. Contents Gaining Management Suppor t Building a Project Pla n Initial Gap Analysis A Simple Gap Analysis Template How do we get ready for ISO 27001? Is there anything we should do first before we start implementing it? Yes, plenty, but it depends on your organisation's maturity and how you like to do things.

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Investing in Sustainable Project Management: A Strategic Imperative for Project Owners

Green Project Management

As the initial fervor around ESG fades amidst political backlash and economic challenges, the true integration of sustainability into corporate operations is gaining momentum. For project owners, this transition offers a crucial opportunity to lead sustainable project management, ensuring investments not only comply with current environmental standards but also lay the foundation for long-term resilience […] The post Investing in Sustainable Project Management: A Strategic Imperative for P

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INTRODUCTION TO ISO 27001

Alan Parker Blog

An overview of the standard. To begin at the beginning. Information security is increasingly becoming a prerequisite to doing business. With the constant evolution of global threats and the assault on information and its protection, information security is becoming a battlefield we all share. Protecting sensitive data from breaches, cyber-attacks, and other threats is essential for maintaining trust and operational integrity in an organisation.

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Why Do We Need the Product Owner?

Scrum.org

The PO maximises value by setting the direction for the product, reflecting the customer needs and desires in clear business objectives, assessing technical challenges, and validating assumptions. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The Product Owners balance understanding stakeholders and trusting developers, ensuring that the work items align with the product vision and the product goal.

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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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EXPLORING THE CLAUSES OF ISO 27001

Alan Parker Blog

Looking at each clause and how to deliver against it. Note : I don't recommend necessarily reading this entire document from start to finish. That'd put anyone to sleep. Consider it a reference guide when you need help interpreting the standard and what it means. Contents ISO 27001:2022 Clauses 1 to 3 - Introduction & Scope Clause 4 - Context of the Organisation 4.1 Understanding the Organization and its Context 4.2 Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties 4

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How to Do a Project Handover… and When to do it!

Online PM Courses

In this video, I consider the question, ’when should you handover your project deliverables?’ and look at how to do it. The post How to Do a Project Handover… and When to do it! appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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ISO 27001 GLOSSARY

Alan Parker Blog

The key terms you may need to know while navigating ISO 27001

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5 Lektionen für angehende Trainer: Erkenntnisse aus über 150 Trainings mit mehr als 1800 Teilnehmern in 4 Jahren

Scrum.org

In vielen meiner Trainings nutze ich Interviews. Dabei dürfen die Teilnehmer einen anderen Teilnehmer oder mich interviewen. Im „ Professional Scrum Master - Advanced “-Kurs sogar ihren Product Owner, der nicht am Training teilnimmt. Für viele Teilnehmer ist dies eine neue und ungewohnte Situation. Wenn sie sich auf das Wagnis einlassen, beobachte ich immer wieder, wie sie über sich hinauswachsen und Neues lernen.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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What is a Productivity Audit and How to Conduct One

Teamweek

Every business wants to make operations more efficient. Doing so requires an understanding of the time your employees spend carrying out their daily tasks, the number of tasks they complete each day, their morale, and how they are allocated work. A productivity audit can analyze the different parts of your business to highlight areas that need improvement and help you truly understand how to optimize your processes.

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MANDATORY ISO 27001 DOCUMENTS

Alan Parker Blog

Exploring what's a must have and what's nice to have. To comply with ISO 27001:2022, organisations must provide evidence of several mandatory documents. These documents are named in the various clauses and are not avoidable. You will need to be able to put your hands on copies of any of these documents as part of an audit and evidence that they are up to date and communicated.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management

PM Times

1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence In the field of project management, AI can provide three significant benefits. The first is improving project planning. Deep learning can be used to predict the tasks and resources needed, and intelligent virtual assistants can find optimal and efficient project plan scheduling under resource constraints. The second benefit is […] The post The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webi

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THE ISO 27001 CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Alan Parker Blog

What's an audit like? Contents Achieving ISO 27001 Certification The Certification Process Common Questions Achieving ISO 27001 Certification Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a significant milestone for any organisation, demonstrating a commitment to information security management and adherence to internationally recognised standards. What does it look like?

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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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THE ISO 27001 ISMS CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Alan Parker Blog

What does getting certified look like? Contents Achieving ISO 27001 Certification. The Certification Process. Common Questions. Achieving ISO 27001 ISMS Certification Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a significant milestone for any organisation, demonstrating a commitment to information security management and adherence to internationally recognised standards.