Fri.Nov 22, 2024

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System Integrator -- Owner Rep roles

Musings on Project Management

In the government domain, the government often contracts for an SI -- system integrator -- whose scope of work is to be an independent evaluator of program plans and progress, an expert adviser to the program executive for risk management and value engineering, and a voice in the project office not beholden to the prime contractor(s), system architect(s), or other implementers.

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Why Gen-Z Is Rejecting the Modern Workplace?

NimbleWork

“ Employer’s nightmare.” “ A bunch of lazy layabouts ” in “ disgusting work outfits.” “ Insufferable to work with… ” While Generation Z (aka Zoomers) reject the conventional workplace, their colleagues and employers hang these quotes as invisible tags on them. A whopping 45% of HR leaders confess that Gen Z is the toughest generation to manage among all workers.

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Treating Your Organization Like a Connected System

Leading Agile

This video dives into the importance of viewing your organization as a connected system rather than a collection of isolated practices and tools. By focusing on first principles like encapsulation, lightweight governance, and empowered teams, we explore how to create conditions for true agility. Instead of fixating on methodologies or frameworks, the emphasis shifts to aligning strategy, data, security, and processes to solve real business problems in a cost-effective, customer-focused way.

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From Managing Projects to Leading PMOs: A Conversation with MPUG’s MPV Bill Dow

MPUG

As a longtime MPUG contributor with over 30 years in project management and seven published books to his name, Bill Dow, PMP, brings a unique perspective to the project management community. Currently directing a large PMO with 40 project managers under his leadership, Bill recently sat down with MPUG to share his journey from managing his first project in 1991 to becoming a recognized PMO expert and author.

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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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Understanding agency KPIs: 6 simple steps to unlock growth

Resource Guru

Running a successful agency isn’t just about delivering great work—it’s about knowing how to measure your success. Agency key performance indicators (KPIs) are the handpicked metrics that facilitate that. They give you the insight you need to understand how your agency is performing, and where you can improve. But with so many data points to track, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

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Reflecting on International Project Management Day 2024

The IIL Blog

By The PMO Squad Every year, in November, the industry offers a moment to recognize the value project managers bring to organizations worldwide. International Project Management Day 2024 was no exception. This year, the celebration went beyond simply acknowledging the profession—it sparked conversations about the evolving challenges and opportunities for project management professionals.

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