Green Project Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Beyond Buzzwords: How We’re Missing the Point of Sustainability I need to get something off my chest that has been bothering me. It is the misuse of the word sustainability. The word is at risk (it may be too late) of becoming yet another hollow buzzword, much like “agile” was in the early 2000s. The […] The post Beyond Buzzwords: How We’re Missing the Point of Sustainability appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Agile teams often struggle with how to size and forecast upcoming work. Flow metrics offer a simple, effective way to solve that problem without the headaches that come from traditional estimation methods. In fact, flow metrics can provide more accurate planning and forecasting than using points or hours—and they keep things agile, not bogged down in endless debates over estimates.

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Lodgify

OCTOBER 31, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Family, comfort, and food are among some of the most important things we associate with this special holiday. That said, it’s a wonderful opportunity for marketing your vacation rental and creating lifelong relationships with your guests. In 2023, over 55 million people traveled to celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How does Scrum HELP you? Is it truly helping? It’s supposed to! The Scrum Guide states that Scrum “helps people, teams, and organizations.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines “help” as “to make it possible or easier for someone to do something, by doing part of the work yourself or by providing advice, money, support, etc.” and “If something helps a difficult or painful situation, it improves it or makes it easier or less painful.

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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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Lodgify

OCTOBER 31, 2024

For some people, setting their clocks back an hour, the changing colors of leaves, and the first frost are sure signs that it’s getting to be the end of the year. But for those of us in the vacation rental industry, it’s Airbnb’s Winter Release and the first hint at 2025’s travel trends. We’ll be looking at both of these updates in this month’s lowdown, as well as other news from Airbnb and Expedia, an innovative new use of AI, and the most recent legislation.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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Brett Harned

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ah, Halloween—the time of year when we embrace the spooky, the chilling, and the downright scary. And honestly, if you’ve been working for long enough, you know that some of the spookiest stories don’t need costumes or haunted houses. Work can be downright terrifying! From out-of-scope nightmares to the horror of public speaking, here are some of the most spine-tingling moments from my career.

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UPQODE

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In today’s digital era, establishing a compelling online presence is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. As we edge closer to 2025, the tools and platforms that help us build and maintain websites are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Wix has been a dominant force in the website builder market for years, celebrated for its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and a vast array of templates.

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ActiveCollab

OCTOBER 31, 2024

After years of development, ActiveCollab 8 is almost ready for the public. But before we make it the only version for all our current and future users, we wanted to provide some of you the opportunity to be among the first to try it. To join our Early Access Program, get in touch with our customer care team via email at support@activecollab.com or chat, and they will review your request and guide you through the process.

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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.

Construction