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How to Make a Timeline in PowerPoint (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Timelines allow organizations to estimate how long it will take to execute a project, no matter what industry they’re in. This is done by identifying all the tasks that will be executed, estimating their duration and then determining their start and end dates. Besides tracking time and scheduling tasks, project timelines also allow project managers to know exactly when resources such as labor, materials and equipment will be needed, which is important for completing projects on time and estimati

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The Real Secret to Building Better Teams

The IIL Blog

By Ed Lively August 28, 2024 In the intricate web of timelines, budgets, and deliverables that define project management, there exists a less tangible yet crucial thread—relationship skills. While Gantt charts and risk assessments are vital tools, it is the ability to connect, communicate, and collaborate that truly drives a project’s success. At the heart of every successful project is not just a well-crafted plan but a team whose constructive collaboration stems from strong interpersonal conne

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Top Project Management Software Features for Project Success

Celoxis

Discover top project management software features in 2024. Learn how key features optimize planning, resource management, and risk mitigation for success.

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Inside Stories Episode 6: Hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon with Guest Cyndi Dionisio

The IIL Blog

With Guest Cyndi Dionisio, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon August 28, 2024 Join Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Cyndi Dionisio, a renowned expert in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management. Gain insights into the common challenges faced by organizations, the key success factors for managing projects, and the less effective strategies to avoid. Cyndi also shares her passion for Hybrid Project Management and discusses the impact of emerging technologies and AI on the field.

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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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Now it’s easier to handle multiple bookings with Multi-Select

Hub Planner

Replanning multiple team members’ work based on evolving project scopes or changing timelines, or simply needing to schedule multiple bookings from the get-go, is the reality for all resource planners. To enhance your workflow, the new multi-select feature allows you to handle multiple bookings simultaneously. It’s one of those features we’re welcoming with open arms.

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Hub Planner’s Evolving Design: A First Step

Hub Planner

The story of Hub Planner started over a decade ago, there’s been an evolution since then in terms of functionality that has made it into the feature rich resource management platform it is today. A core focus on solving our customers pain points has pushed our roadmap with expanding functionality from handling simple to complex scenarios. As the Hub Planner feature set grows it becomes even more important that the tool is designed for the user’s workflows where the most important functions

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What is a MEGA PROJECT? …or MEGAPROJECT

Online PM Courses

A mega project is not just a massively scaled-up egular project. It’s a different beast entirely. So, what is a Mega Project? The post What is a MEGA PROJECT? …or MEGAPROJECT appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Finally we brought our repeat options up to a Google standard

Hub Planner

In resource management, scheduling tasks for your team is a big part of the job. And as we know, many of these bookings are recurring. To help you breeze through those time-consuming scheduling sessions, we’ve added new options for repeated bookings. It’s a straightforward update, but one that will instantly make your scheduling process smoother and more efficient.

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IPM Day Q&A Part 1

The IIL Blog

By PMO Squad & Lori Milhaven August 28, 2024 International Project Management Day is soon approaching! We are excited to sponsor this great industry event on November 7th in partnership with the International Institute of Learning. We’ve asked Lori Milhaven, Executive Vice President of Strategic Projects, to answer some questions related to this incredible industry event.

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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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What’s new in Hub Planner for August 2024

Hub Planner

This month, we’ve introduced several updates to enhance your workflows. From the first roll-out of a design refresh to the ability to manage multiple bookings better through multi-select. We’ve also expanded your options for scheduling recurring bookings with the extended repeat functionality. Design refresh begins The Hub Planner design is getting a refresh, and you may have already noticed some changes.

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10 Best On-Premises Project Management Software 2024

Celoxis

10 Best On-Premise Project Management Software 2024 · Celoxis - Top Solution · Zoho Projects · Microsoft Project · Freedcamp · ActiveCollab · Meisterplan.

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7 unverzichtbare Fragen im Product-Backlog-Management – So verbesserst du als Product Owner dein Product Backlog

Scrum.org

Wie kann das Product Backlog verbessert werden? Eine Frage, die sich nicht nur Product Owner stellen, sondern auch Scrum Master, die sie coachen. Ich beschäftige mich nun schon über zehn Jahre mit dem Management von Product Backlogs. Dabei bin ich zu einer Einsicht gelangt: Eine Blaupause gibt es nicht. (Wenn dir jemand so etwas verkaufen möchte, solltest du erstmal skeptisch sein.

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Marketing on Autopilot: How to Leverage Automation for Scalable Growth

Productivity Land

Marketing automation has emerged as the key tool for those businesses that seek to implement the strategies that would allow them to work more effectively and achieve consistent results. With today’s consumers changing behavior and looking for information on demand through many channels, this is important. Automation helps in effective time management of a business by cutting short many professionally rigorous and boring activities, such as campaign management, as well as enhancing customer rela

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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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[VLOG] Les Fondamentaux de l'Agilité : Histoire, Principes, et Importance Aujourd'hui

Scrum.org

Vous avez déjà entendu parler de l'agilité ? Vous vous demandez ce que c'est ? Ne vous inquiétez pas, cette vidéo est faite pour vous ! Je suis Fanny Ndengue, Professional Scrum Trainer avec Scrum.org, et je suis ici pour vous guider à travers les bases de l'agilité. Origine de l'agilité : L'agilité s'appuie sur des concepts issus du PDCA de Deming, du Kanban de Toyota, et du Lean.

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