November, 2023

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Implementing AI in your projects: how to start and improve

Rebel’s Guide to PM

If you are like many project professionals, you have likely worked with artificial intelligence (AI) in some capacity. In our annual global survey , one in five (21 percent) respondents say they are using AI always or often in project management. Whether you’re already comfortable leveraging AI for projects, or you’re completely new to AI, one thing is certain: the rise of ChatGPT and other commercial generative AI has greatly accelerated AI’s workplace infiltration.

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Top 12 Agile Tools and Methods to Use in Predictive Project Management

Online PM Courses

Agile has changed Project Management. I offer you the wealth of agile tools and methods that we can bring to bear on any predictive project. The post Top 12 Agile Tools and Methods to Use in Predictive Project Management appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Are you sinking? Or sunk?

Musings on Project Management

Let's keep the basics in front of us:Projects are transformative processes packaged togetherInputs (cash, people, buildings and tools, overhead like training) are transformed into deliverables that don't remotely look and feel like the inputsDeliverables are much more valuable than the sum of the inputsToo often, the focus of the 'business' is on the inputs being consumed, like cash-flow and

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The Most Common Project Management Pitfalls

Ganttic

Effective project management is the backbone of successful businesses and initiatives. However, even the most seasoned project managers can find themselves entangled in the web of common pitfalls that hinder progress, derail timelines, and threaten project success. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top project management pitfalls and discuss strategies to steer clear of them.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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A Guide to 7 Successful Steps in Project Post-Mortem Analysis

NimbleWork

Have you ever come to the end of a project that and wondered what could have been done better? If the project was not successful, are you curious to learn what contributed to the poor result? A project post-mortem may help to answer some of these questions. What is a Post-Mortem in Project Management? A post-mortem in project management is a structured review or analysis conducted after the completion of a project.

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Project Management and Artificial Intelligence: Bring It On!

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. I say, “Bring it on!” I look forward to the opportunity. AI is powerful, potentially disruptive, and will change what project managers do and how they work.

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The Ultimate Showdown: Product Manager vs. Project Manager

nTask

Get ready to witness the epic clash between Product Manager and Project Manager – the titans of business and tech! In one corner, we have visionary product managers, armed with boundless creativity and market expertise. Their mission is to captivate customers with innovative products and shape the future.

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Project Health Checks By Dr. Harold Kerzner

International Institute for Learning

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How to create a project implementation plan

Planio

If you work in project management, your job isn’t done until your users are happy — but that isn’t always the case. Data from the Harvard Business Review shows that a meager 35% of projects worldwide are deemed successful by the people who build and use them. As every project manager knows, it’s almost impossible to get from A to B on a project without something going wrong.

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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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Cost Performance Index (CPI) In Project Management

ProjectManager.com

Projects cost money. Everyone knows that. But what’s harder to discern is if the project is worth the investment. The last thing stakeholders want is to discover the project isn’t financially effective. That’s where the cost performance index comes in. We’ll discuss what the cost performance index does and how it does it below. We’ll share the formula for calculating the cost performance index in project management and even provide an example to better illustrate how it works.

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Smart glasses: The future of work productivity?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

After decades of novelty releases that never quite hit the mainstream, wearable tech is finally having a real moment in the sun. The market has been primed thanks to years of good offerings from the smartwatch department, and with the proliferation of augmented reality (AR), smart glasses are poised to be next to take the world by storm. If you don’t personally have a smartwatch, I bet you know someone who wears one to work.

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The Difference Between Right Sizing and Same Sizing of Work Items (and Why You Should Care)

Scrum.org

In the world of Agile practices, where adaptability and effectiveness reign supreme, two terms often pop up: Right Sizing and Same Sizing. What does “Same Sizing” even mean? Is it possible to eliminate variability as implied by “Same Sizing”? These seemingly similar concepts can make a significant difference in your Agile journey. Understanding these terms is crucial for effective backlog management and sprint planning if you're a product manager or product owner.

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System Integrator (SI) Owner's Rep

Musings on Project Management

In the government domain, the government often contracts for an SI -- system integrator -- whose scope of work is to be an independent evaluator of program plans and progress, an expert adviser to the program executive for risk management and value engineering, and a voice in the project office not beholden to the prime contractor(s), system architect(s), or other implementers.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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9 Best Project Management Certifications in 2024

The IIL Blog

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you looking to change careers or grab hold of the ever-evolving world of project management? As 2024 unfolds, certifications beckon with more promise and potential. With –many paths, selecting the proper project management certification can be your game-changer–the difference between searching for a job and landing that dream position!

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5 Ways to Efficiently Manage Tasks with Work Management Software

NimbleWork

Too many sticky notes, lists and emails with things to do? Work management software is the answer! Without a centralized work management tool, we see teams struggle with miscommunication. Tasks can be misunderstood or lost amongst the many messages we are all fielding every day. Tracking progress is a huge manual effort, leading to missed deadlines and duplicated work when team members are not aligned.

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How to Make a Gantt Chart in PowerPoint (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Gantt charts are one of the most important project management tools there are. That’s why project managers use them to manage projects of all sizes across industries such as construction, manufacturing, marketing and many more. Since they’re so important, people use a variety of tools to create them. In this guide, we explain how to make a Gantt chart in PowerPoint.

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How to manage team conflict (& 5 strategies for conflict resolution)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Projects can be a hotbed of conflict. From the difficult stakeholder who wants to undermine the project’s success to a disagreement about a feature of a deliverable, project work lends itself to workplace conflict situations. And project managers contribute hugely to that because we go out and look for it. We challenge leaders, we talk about risk and what might go wrong and we call people out on poor performance through project monitoring and control.

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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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How to select people for agile teams

Scrum.org

Many organizations are striving to become more adaptive a means not just to survive, but to thrive. The success of an adaptive organization hinges significantly on the capabilities of its people, which often raises the question of how to select people for agile teams. Those who excel in an adaptive environment exhibit three key characteristics. To begin with, they welcome uncertainty while maintaining their focus.

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quality Assurance is free; QC is not

Musings on Project Management

Philip Crosby is credited with the idea that "Quality is Free", and he made some money on the book by the same title. still available from e-book sellers.When I first heard that phrase -- around the time Crosby's book came out -- my thought was: If so, what is that line item in my budgeted WBS for quality planning and QC? It's not $0 for sure. So how is "quality free".

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Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio Management: Shaping the Future of Strategy

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Elissa Farrow November 8, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of portfolio management, organisations can now leverage advanced technologies to not only improve traditional practices but to also unlock new dimensions of efficiency and effectiveness. Portfolio management extends beyond the realms of definition and delivery; it now encompasses the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to refine prioritisation, long-term forecasting, and strategic management.

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Why and How to Earn Your PMP Credential By Mike Griffiths

International Institute for Learning

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Capital Projects: Capital Planning, Budgeting and Funding

ProjectManager.com

When governments or corporations make large investments, they don’t do so without serious planning. There’s a lot of money involved in these capital projects and that means getting the funding and allocating the finances wisely. Let’s take a look at capital projects, explore the idea of a capital asset and delve into the process of capital planning.

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Resource Forecasting Guide for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. In the dynamic business environment, companies need accurate estimations for timely decision-making and futureproofing workforce availability against market volatilities.

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Scrum Is Not the Point

Scrum.org

When I work with customers, the ones who have the biggest troubles are the ones who are obsessed with ”doing scrum right”. I get that Type A personality desire to do something correctly and follow the rules but the problem is that they end up focusing on the wrong thing. Scrum is not the point. Let me clarify. If I’m working with a company on their agile transformation or their implementation of Scrum or doing a Scrum training for their team, they’re not wrong in thinking that Scrum is important

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Making a prediction?

Musings on Project Management

Making a prediction?Something to forecast?Milton Friedman (deceased now), distinguished economist and notably conservative when it came to finances has this adviceIf you're going to predict, then predict often!Yes, it's a bit humorous. But it's also true, to wit: the future is uncertain, subject to change, and subject to change unexpectedly and perhaps even near-term.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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The Growth in Importance of Project Value

The IIL Blog

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. November 15, 2023 All management disciplines, project management included, contain words and expressions that have meanings susceptible to change over time. Some expressions, such as the work breakdown structure (WBS) and statement of work (SOW) have undergone very few changes. On the other hand, the term “project value” has had multiple interpretations based upon the type of project, when in the project life cycle the term is used, and who is using the term.

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9 Best Project Management Certifications in 2024

International Institute for Learning

Free Newsletter | Learner Login Search Search Close this search box. Courses Browse Courses Live Virtual Learning On-Demand In-Person Professional Certifications Learning Categories Project, Program and Portfolio Management Agile and Scrum Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Business Analysis Business Relationship Management Cybersecurity Information Technology Management Lean Six Sigma Microsoft Project Online Conferences Leadership and Innovation Agile and Scrum International Project Managemen

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How to Manage a Residential Construction Project

ProjectManager.com

There are four types of construction projects: commercial construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction and residential construction. Residential construction might be the easiest for laypeople to understand as most of us live in these types of structures. But do we really know what residential construction is? Before we get into the management of a residential construction project, we’ll explore the meaning of residential construction and examples of the two major types of