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RAID Log Practitioner Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

As a project manager, we’re constantly tracking actions, risks, issues, and more – these are the bread-and-butter activities for project managers to keep the project on track. But have you ever learned how to use a RAID log properly? I hadn’t. It was something touched on in various training courses I’d done over the year, but I’d never had training on the ‘how’ of RAID logs.

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8 Best Construction Management Software for a Small Business

ProjectManager.com

Construction projects are more likely to succeed with online project management software. But not all construction projects are the same and not all firms in the construction industry are the same. Why should general contractor software be the same? They’re not. This list of the best construction management software for small a business reviews project management solutions aimed at small contractors.

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The Power of Product Thinking

Scrum.org

Many organizations approach development with a project mindset: define a scope, complete the work, and move on. It sounds efficient, but it causes a lot of painful side effects. Teams often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities from different stakeholders. Technical debt mounts as they succumb to pressure to split their focus. Patching and maintaining features created in past projects slows new projects.

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Taking Responsibility for Your Transformation

Leading Agile

You can’t just form teams, let them self-organize, and hope they go off and solve all your problems. You have to have a POV and a plan for how you’re going to achieve business agility. Video Transcript Taking responsibility for the outcomes that we’re promising. Basically committing to our organizations that we not only have a point of view, but we have a plan for how to get there, I think is the next frontier of this conversation.

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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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Scrum: The Power of Doing Less

Scrum.org

From the Scrum Guide: “Scrum is a lightweight framework…” Let’s have a closer look at what this means? From Cambridge Dictionary: Lightweight “Weighing only a little or less than average” … euh… Scrum is lightweight. Of course, we’re not worried about Scrum tipping the scales physically. But, in terms of for example process and role complexity, Scrum weighs much less compared to most “agile” methodologies.

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Navigating Flu Season: How IT Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) Keeps Your Projects Stay Healthy When Your Team Is Not.

Project Accelerator News

As I write, we are clearly coming into cold and flu season! Television and radio are full of adverts for over-the-counter medicines for coughs, blocked noses and sore throats and my social media feeds are full of home-made remedies – green ginger wine, rum, honey, boiling water, chilli, 2 drops each of rosemary and eucalyptus essential oil – who knew?!

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Better Workload Management: 5 Tips for Growing Agencies

ActiveCollab

Broken deadlines, scope creep, burnout, and productivity of a floored Yugo _with a handbrake on_. It wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen small agencies battling these problems while trying to scale, and it almost always comes down to the same issue that catches up with everyone – POOR WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT. You might have heard about it before, and it may sound like a cliché, but if you find yourself (or your colleagues) stuck in things that do not impact the project's actual progress, then the

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How To Become a Successful Business Person

Binfire

Becoming a successful business person requires a combination of the right mindset, strategic planning, and the ability to navigate through complex commercial landscapes. Moreover, it necessitates a commitment to continuous growth, innovation, and an understanding of financial management. Whether you’re aspiring to build a startup or aiming to scale an existing company, there are essential steps to consider on your path to success.

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Empowering Teams to Thrive: Expert Insights on Health & Productivity

Proofhub

In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s quite easy to place the health of your employees on the second plan. However, this may soon become the biggest hindrance to productivity in your company since only healthy and happy employees can give 100% at work. Furthermore, making your people feel welcome and cared for goes beyond providing fancy coffee machines, games, and open spaces.

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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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How Content Creators Can Efficiently Plan and Organize Their Schedule Like Pros?

NimbleWork

Today, Content creation has become a vibrant and lucrative career path for many individuals. Creators—ranging from YouTubers and bloggers to podcasters and social media influencers—find themselves at the intersection of creativity and commerce. While the opportunity to share your unique voice and ideas with a global audience is incredibly rewarding, it also comes with its own set of challenges.