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Project Delivery through the Definition of Done

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Have you ever found your project team celebrating the end of a sprint, only to realize the outputs aren't quite ready for release? Uncertainty about when a task is complete can lead to inconsistent deliverables and project delays. The "Definition of Done" (DoD) is a cornerstone in project management that ensures every task, feature, or phase meets established criteria before being considered complete.

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What Is a Sales Order? (Example & Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

The transaction between buyer and seller is documented at every stage, and this paperwork serves a purpose. It protects both parties and legally binds them to follow the particulars that they’ve agreed upon. One of those business documents is a sales order. To better understand what a sales order is, we’ll define the term, list what should be included and outline the sales order process.

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Level up your project schedules: 5 advanced techniques

Rebel’s Guide to PM

For many projects, basic scheduling techniques are fine. You can’t go too far wrong with a task list and start and finish dates. Throw in some start-to-finish dependencies , make a Gantt chart , and that’s a pretty good plan. There’s no point in making your schedule more complicated than it needs to be, especially if your project is straightforward with secured resources and a degree of flexibility.

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Why Do Smart Managers Love EBM?

Scrum.org

In today's fast-paced business environment, Smart managers are increasingly turning to Evidence-Based Management (EBM) to steer their organizations toward success. EBM, with its roots in the rigorous, data-driven approach of evidence-based practices in medicine and science, offers a robust framework for making informed decisions that significantly enhance organizational outcomes.

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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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Do Structured and Disciplined Agile Transformations Exist?

Leading Agile

Understanding where you are as an organization and where you want to go is essential to transformation. Understanding that creating the conditions for teams, backlogs, and working tested product to exist is the real work of the transformation is critical. The next most important aspect of transformation is being able to demonstrate progress through tangible metrics that will resonate with executives.

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What’s the Difference: Risk Appetite – Risk Tolerance – Risk Capacity?

Online PM Courses

How much risk will your project take on? There are 3 similar measures. What's the difference: Risk Tolerance, Risk Appetite, & Risk Capacity? The post What’s the Difference: Risk Appetite – Risk Tolerance – Risk Capacity? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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The Benefits of Power Skills for IT Leaders, and How to Build Yours!

The IIL Blog

By Lucy Grimwade Historically, IT leaders were valued primarily for their technical knowledge and ability to solve complex technical issues or problems. As businesses and professions evolve, so has role capability. Where perhaps some technical knowledge used to be viewed as somewhat essential and is often seen as a benefit – the role of an IT leader now has such a broader set of responsibilities it truly goes beyond SME technical abilities.

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Using a Graphical Indicator to Identify Tasks That Have Not Been Baselined

MPUG

Project managers are responsible for building and updating quality project schedules. When building these schedules, it’s important to ensure these schedules are free of potential scheduling errors that even experienced project managers make, such as the following: Tasks that have not been baselined Summary tasks with dependencies Summary tasks with resource assignments Tasks which need to be updated Tasks without resource assignments Milestone tasks with a duration greater than zero Tasks that

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Wrike Discover: A PMI-authorized training partner

Wrike

We’re thrilled to announce that Wrike Discover has been officially approved as an authorized training partner (ATP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® , the world’s largest project management member association. PMI has rigorously evaluated our suite of Wrike Discover courses and confirmed that they meet PMI’s high-quality standards for instructional design and course content.

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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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Strategic Yet Agile: Leading with Innovation

The IIL Blog

By Alicia M. Morgan As I gear up for IIL’s #AgileCon2024 presentation , the theme “Scaling for the Future” ignites a sense of enthusiasm. My leadership journey across various sectors, including for-profit entities, non-profits, startup consulting, and workforce readiness initiatives, highlights the importance of innovation. The project and program leadership teams I have been part of, which demonstrate best-in-class performance, are those who are not afraid to take calculated risks t

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Change Enablement

Alan Parker Blog

Introduction Purpose The primary purpose of the change enablement practice is to maximize the number of successful IT service and product changes by ensuring comprehensive risk assessment, authorizing changes, and efficiently managing the change schedule. Scope The scope of this practice encompasses the full lifecycle of changes within IT services and products, from the initial planning and assessment stages through to the implementation and review phases.

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A Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence – How To Land Your Next Job!

The IIL Blog

By Liz Pittoni Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be adopted in business. As the AI footprint continues to grow, so does the fear of its functionality. If you’re uncertain about applying AI, consider partnering with it to enhance efficiency. Here is one scenario: Use Case: Job Interview Preparation Needed Tools/Materials: Resume or CV Job Description STAR methodology chatGPT (or AI tool of your choice) The Goal: The goal of this exercise is to have the AI help with (1) generating a list o

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Employee timesheet templates: For individual and multiple employees

Resource Guru

Understanding how you spend your own time at work is tricky, let alone keeping tabs on how multiple team members spend their time across different projects. That’s why we’ve created our employee timesheet template, for individual employees to record, reflect, and share how they spend their time. We also offer a multiple employee timesheet template, for anyone who needs an overview of how a team was utilized over a specific timeframe.

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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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Upgrading to the Latest Microsoft Project: Considerations for 2024

MPUG

As we move further into 2024, the question of whether to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Project remains a common concern for project managers and organizations. With Microsoft continuously enhancing its project management software, it’s crucial to evaluate the pros and cons carefully before making the decision to upgrade. Making the Case for the Upgrade Here are some compelling reasons why you might consider upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Project in 2024: Your cur

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Capacity Planning in Project Management

ActiveCollab

Capacity planning in project management is an important process that ensures a project's success from the beginning until the end. By aligning resources with project demands, teams can execute tasks efficiently and meet objectives on time and within budget. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of capacity planning, offering insights into its importance and impact on achieving project milestones with precision and professionalism.

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How to Fix Your BROKEN Sprint Review

Scrum.org

This Responsive Advisors video will help you boost your Sprint Reviews with simple, effective strategies. Learn how to gather valuable feedback that will improve your projects, and improve stakeholder engagement during the meeting can make a big difference.

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Collaborative Decision Making

PM Times

Meditation teacher Tejaniya advised, “Never try to force an issue. Just acknowledge, accept, and keep observing until things unfold naturally.” This might be fine when there is all the time in the world for the issue to be resolved, but from a project management perspective, it sounds far too passive an approach. However, when you consider […] The post Collaborative Decision Making appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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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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They’re NOT COMING to your next Sprint Review. You can fix it!

Scrum.org

This Responsive Advisors video will help you boost your Sprint Reviews with simple, effective strategies. Learn how to gather valuable feedback that will improve your projects, and improve stakeholder engagement during the meeting can make a big difference.

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Reducir la brecha de satisfacción

Scrum.org

Enfocarse en entregar más rápido, por ejemplo, reduciendo el tiempo promedio de entrega puede ser útil pero no asegura la entrega de valor. Medir el valor entregado a través resultado del uso de producto (Outcome) permite aprender de los clientes y ayudar a una adaptación apropiada a los cambios del mercado. La brecha de satisfacción representa la diferencia entre el valor o expectativas esperadas por el cliente que no recibe y el valor actual entregado por un producto.

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