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10 Steps of Annual Planning in Project Management

ActiveCollab

In project management, the significance of annual planning cannot be overstated. It serves as the compass that guides teams toward their goals, providing a structured roadmap for success. Yearly planning is not merely a routine exercise but a strategic endeavor to align objectives, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient execution and optimal outcomes.

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How to make a SIPOC diagram in all the tools (with PowerPoint template)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Process mapping creates value as it helps people understand the business context of the work they are doing. One tool to do this is the SIPOC diagram, which I use and I learned about on my Black Belt training. Get a free PowerPoint SIPOC diagram template. Join the Project Management Resource Library to get the template and lots of other free project management templates, checklists, and guides.

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Questions from Supply and Procurement in Agile Webinar

Scrum.org

I was delighted to share some insights on the Scrum.Org webinar , with Mirko Kleiner and Eric Naiburg. The topic of the webcast was "Procurement and Supply Chain in Agile Transformations: Emerging Trends 2024". During the webcast there was the opportunity to ask questions. Due to the time limit we did not have the opportunity to answer all the questions.

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Strategic planning: How to set and meet your long-term goals

Wrike

Strategic planning is an ongoing process that defines your business goals and creates a roadmap for achieving them. Done well, strategic planning will help you focus on your long-term business development, instead of just reacting to changes and challenges in the market. Strategic planning is important for: Creating a framework to track your progress Defining the KPIs to measure your performance effectively Identifying and eliminating mistakes in your planning Proactively identifying new opportu

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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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What Is a Product?

Scrum.org

“A product is a vehicle to deliver value. It has a clear boundary, known stakeholders, and well-defined users or customers. A product could be a service, a physical product, or something more abstract.” - The Scrum Guide This is an intentionally broad definition to keep Scrum flexible and applicable in multiple contexts. Every product has a: User: Someone who gets value from your product.

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Debrief: Max, the AI Agent, a Scrum Team Member like any Other?

Scrum.org

I recently met Adrien during a General Assembly of the Ethereum France Association (1). I was there looking for contacts in decentralized governance matters, and I wasn't disappointed. Adrien is developing a product for generating music with Artificial Intelligence, and his question was, “how can I pay our colleague Max, an AI agent?” Max, the AI agent on Adrien's team.

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"Against the Gods". a risk perspective

Musings on Project Management

If you are in the project management (read: risk management) business, one of the best books that describes the philosophy and foundation for modern risk management is Peter L. Bernstein's "Against the Gods: the remarkable story of risk".Against the Gods is historical, somewhat philosophical, and void of math!

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Case Study: Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Ganttic

Ever wonder what kind of impact our vehicles have on the environment? Everything from the energy they consume, to the pollutants they leave behind… The Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics (LAT) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) wonders about that too. As part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, LAT focuses on the environmental impacts of transport, pollutant emissions from engines, vehicles and vessels, and new technologies in electrified powertrains as well as in alternat

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Intégrer l’intelligence artificielle dans la gestion de projets Agiles

The IIL Blog

Par Leon Herszon, Ph.D. Résumé Ce livre blanc donne un aperçu de la manière dont l’intelligence artificielle remodèle la gestion des projets Agiles. Au fur et à mesure que les technologies de l’IA évoluent, elles offrent des outils permettant d’améliorer les processus de prise de décision, d’automatiser les tâches routinières et de personnaliser les interactions avec les parties prenantes.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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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ISO 27001 Clause 4.3: Determining the Scope of the Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Alan Parker Blog

Overview Clause 4.3 of ISO 27001:2022, "Determining the Scope of the Information Security Management System (ISMS)", is a critical component in establishing a robust information security framework. The clause mandates organisations to define the boundaries and applicability of their ISMS to ensure it encompasses all necessary areas to protect information assets effectively.

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Get More Done in Less Time: The Marketer's Guide to Workflow Optimisation

Admation

Marketing demands agility and efficiency. As marketers we juggle numerous social media platforms, churn out ever-increasing content volumes, and strive to stay ahead of the curve. Yet, most of us feel our performance could be better - we could reduce our version count, utilise our resources better, collaborate with other departments more effectively. the list goes on.