Project Pulse Journal

MAY 13, 2024

By: Meredith G. Malinawan, PMP Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of procurement in your projects, feeling overwhelmed by the daunting task of managing numerous suppliers and contracts? Imagine a streamlined approach that simplifies the procurement process and aligns perfectly with your project's strategic objectives. With effective procurement strategies, you can transform a traditionally complicated process into a clear and manageable pathway that directly supports your project's

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Sustainability Risk Management Innovation 52

Green Project Management

MAY 13, 2024

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have rapidly moved from the fringes to the forefront of global investment strategies, profoundly influencing how projects are evaluated, financed, and implemented. This seismic shift reflects a broader acknowledgment within the investment community of the significant impact that sustainable practices have on long-term profitability and risk […] The post Interim Investing and ESG: The Evolution of Investment Strategies in

Sustainability 662

Sustainability Finance Governance Government 662

Scrum.org

MAY 13, 2024

In the world of software engineering, two terms that often cause some confusion are verification and validation. While they may sound similar, they serve distinct purposes in the development of software products. Here’s a straightforward breakdown to help differentiate between the two and understand their unique benefits. What is Verification? Think of verification as the technical quality check phase in software development.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Software Engineering 127

Teamweek

MAY 13, 2024

Billable hours is the time professionals spend on client work they can charge for. Tracking billable hours throughout a project ensures a client is charged correctly when it’s time to invoice and prevents under or overbilling. Honesty and transparency around billable hours can also help build client trust. In this article, you’ll learn five steps to calculate billable hours accurately: Agree on billable tasks and rates Set up the project, tasks, budgets, and billable rates Track billable and non

Estimate 59

Estimate Consulting Budget Process 59

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?

Innovation

Alan Parker Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Introduction to the Planning Phase Welcome to the project planning phase, where the foundations laid during initiation begin to take shape, and the roadmap to project delivery is drawn. Without robust planning, projects are like ships without rudders. Planning sets the tone for how the project will proceed and, perhaps more importantly, how it adapts to the inevitable challenges and scope adjustments.

Planning 52

Planning Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

Scrum.org

MAY 13, 2024

In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, we break down the three Scrum artifacts: the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment. We provide clear explanations and practical tips to ensure you're using these artifacts effectively to deliver valuable product increments every Sprint.

SCRUM 194

SCRUM 194

PM for the Masses

MAY 13, 2024

In a compelling episode of the podcast, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez joins host Cesar Abeid to explore the evolving role of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) in today's organizations. Antonio delves into how shifting resources from operations to projects are reshaping the needs of modern management roles, emphasizing the critical need for a CPO to oversee and integrate project activities effectively.

Leadership 45

Leadership 45

Sitetracker

MAY 13, 2024

The leadership at Sitetracker is optimistic about the future of digital infrastructure. Sitetracker finds that all companies in its tower customer base have a particular set of challenges, or pain points, that can be solved through digital transformation. The post Sitetracker Invests in the Future of Digital Infrastructure appeared first on Sitetracker.

Infrastructure 36

Infrastructure Leadership Telecoms 36