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How to Use Resource Tracking Software for Projects

ProjectManager.com

When you initially learn about resource tracking, you might wonder how it differs from project management. While there are similarities between the two, resource tracking helps support the project management process. Let’s establish the basics before we move on. Resources are the people and things needed to execute the project tasks, making resource tracking an essential part of project management.

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Questioning and listening: Your everyday power skills

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project management is a lot of talking to other people and acting on what they say. A successful project manager relies on being able to ask effective questions and listen to the answers. In this article, I’ll show you how I use effective questioning and active listening and how you can use them at work to improve your professional practice. Technique 1: Effective questioning Effective questioning is an engagement technique where the question supports the goals and encourages the respondent to a

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Contingency Planning: How to Create a Contingency Plan

Online PM Courses

Things go wrong. So, you need to be prepared to deal with the situation. This means having a Contingency Plan. But, how do you create one? The post Contingency Planning: How to Create a Contingency Plan appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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The Accidental Project Manager: Navigating Uncharted Waters

MPUG

Accidental project managers are professionals who unexpectedly find themselves leading projects without formal project management training. These individuals often come from diverse backgrounds such as marketing, IT, engineering, or sales. They bring unique value to their organizations through their adaptability, subject matter expertise, and strong team relationships.

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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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Inside Stories Episode 7: John Petriano on PMO Best Practices & Managing Projects at Citigroup

The IIL Blog

With Guest John Petriano, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon September 11, 2024 Join this conversation with John Petriano, the Global Head of CPMC PM Oversight Function at Citigroup. In this episode, John shares his career journey, from his motivations to his most significant achievements. He discusses the main challenges facing organizations today, particularly in the financial sector, and offers insights into overcoming these obstacles.

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Understanding the CIPSA Scrum Framework – Practical, Hands-on Scrum at Scale

Management Yogi

Two Lean-Agile approaches are popular and widely used at the Team Level – Scrum and Kanban. The CIPSA framework recognizes this and hence, uses both of them. You can choose the approach you want for your organization and can scale using the CIPSA framework. MS Project Agile is a widely used project-portfolio management software tool with extensive Agile capabilities.

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Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: The First Step!

The IIL Blog

By Luigi Morsa and Richard Maltzman September 11, 2023 AI – It’s Not New, but it’s Improved! In November 2022, when ChatGPT was made available to the public, it put Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the spotlight for all people – not just ‘techies’ and those who have followed AI for a long time. Indeed, Artificial Intelligence is not really new. The groundwork for AI started in the 1900s [1].

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Vom Scrum Master zur Führungskraft: Diese Fähigkeit ist unerlässlich

Scrum.org

Willst du als Scrum Master langfristig Karriere machen? Dann empfehle ich dir, den Weg zur Führungskraft einzuschlagen. Natürlich gibt es auch andere Wege, wirksam zu sein und gut zu verdienen. Diese habe ich bereits ausführlich in diesem Artikel beschrieben. Allerdings stellt für mich der Karrieresprung zur Führungskraft den vielversprechendsten Weg dar.

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Cybersecurity – A Consequential Risk for All Businesses

The IIL Blog

By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the DVMS Institute September 11, 2024 In the intricate tapestry of business operations, cybersecurity often looms as a looming specter, a complex and daunting challenge. Yet, while the potential consequences of a cyberattack can be devastating, it’s essential to recognize that cybersecurity is merely one facet of the broader risk landscape that businesses face.

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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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[VLOG] Réussir Votre Entretien de Scrum Master : 5 Conseils Essentiels

Scrum.org

Vous avez décroché un entretien pour un poste de Scrum Master, mais vous ne savez pas comment vous préparer ? Pas de panique ! Dans cette vidéo, je partage avec vous mes meilleurs conseils pour être prêt le jour J. Je suis Fanny Ndengue, Professional Scrum Trainer avec Scrum.org, et sur AgiTips, je vous aide à décomplexifier l'agilité et Scrum. Faites vos devoirs : Comprenez bien l'offre et les compétences requises.

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Unleash the Power of QR Code for Google Reviews

UPQODE

Have you ever found yourself praising a service or product but then forgetting to leave a Google Review? You’re not alone. It’s easy to overlook the small task of leaving feedback, especially when life gets busy. But what if you could make it incredibly simple for your customers to leave a review, right on the spot? That’s where QR code for Google reviews comes in.