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10 Key Project Scheduling Techniques to Know in 2024

Teamweek

Project managers have a lot of different plates to juggle when scheduling projects—and there isn’t much room for error. They must schedule tasks to meet tight timelines, manage different resources, and keep clients happy. The reality is, 29% of project managers say an inadequate goal setting is the main reason for project failures. And then there’s burnout—not just for team members but managers themselves.

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How to Create a Power BI Dashboard: Pros & Cons (Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

A Power BI dashboard is one of the many visual tools for data analytics and business intelligence offered in Microsoft Power BI. But a Power BI dashboard isn’t the easiest feature to configure. We’ll illustrate how to create a Power BI dashboard to help clear that hurdle. There are pros and cons to using a Power BI dashboard, which we’ll explore, and show how they work with Power BI reports.

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Kanban at Scale: Managing Multiple Teams and Boards with MS Project Agile

MPUG

The ‘black mountain’ forced in, broke Konark’s iron gates, Drank the water of Mahanadi river, and ate from the golden plates. – Narrated by my parents in Odia, loosely translated into English Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India Growing up, from the above paraphrased poem, I learned of the destruction of Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India by “Kala-Pahada” (meaning Black Mountain), a person presumably named so for his black deeds.

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What is Rolling Wave Planning?

Online PM Courses

In this video I answer the question, what is Rolling Wave Planning? And I also look at the rolling wave planning process. The post What is Rolling Wave Planning? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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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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Extended EMPWR.AI Free Trial is Now Available for MPUG Members  

MPUG

For the past few months a number of MPUG members have been working with Envorso on a new AI tool for project managers called Empwr.ai. They recently started inviting project managers to use the tool for an extended free trial while they are in beta testing. We want to extend the offer to you because the Empwr.ai founders are looking for feedback from project managers like you.

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Hybrid Project Management: Part 2, What Changes?

Velociteach

We should view project management approaches as a palette of options. Predictive, Agile, and Lean/Kanban form the boundaries. Hybrid is the vast interior space. The first article in this series described the boundaries and color-mix of approaches: This article discusses how these approaches may be reflected in central project management domains. Project Phases The project […] The post Hybrid Project Management: Part 2, What Changes?

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Achieving Organizational Sustainability Goals Through Strategic Alignment in Project Portfolio Management

Green Project Management

We were working with a client recently and discussed the issues of prioritisation and alignment of projects to the organisation’s sustainability goals. Whilst they have published and publicly committed to a number of sustainability goals, there was no clear link between those goals and what was actually happening in the organisation. When I asked them […] The post Achieving Organizational Sustainability Goals Through Strategic Alignment in Project Portfolio Management appeared first on Ins

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Applying PMP Principles to Real-World Project Management

The IIL Blog

By Nick Mendez The Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential stands out as a hallmark of excellence in today’s dynamic business landscape. Recognized worldwide, the PMP ® certification equips professionals with the best practices and methodologies outlined in the Project Management Institute PMBOK® Guide , enabling them to efficiently manage complex projects.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Project ROI (And What To Track Instead)

Scoro

Ever take on high-revenue projects and get surprised by low (or even negative) profits at the end? Talk about frustrating. In this guide, we’ll explain project return on investment (ROI), and you’ll discover a more accurate way to measure project profitability than simple ROI calculations. What is project ROI? Project ROI measures a project’s true profitability by comparing its revenue to its cost to deliver.

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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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Navigating Burnout in Neurodiverse Teams, Part 3-4

The IIL Blog

By Carole Jean Whittington Read Parts 1 & 2 here! Where we discuss acknowledgement and building intimacy within teams. Part 3 Jealousy and envy show up more readily when team members are in burnout. How do you help as their leader? Principle 3: Acknowledgment Neutralizes Jealousy and Envy Envy is a feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck (Oxford Dictionary).

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