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8 Best Project Management Software for Architects

ProjectManager.com

Architects are one of the large group of professionals who are part of the construction project management process. Like the general contractor, engineer or field crew, their work is made more efficient by the use of project management software. But is there project management software for architects? Yes, there are many, which makes it hard to choose.

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How to be Awesome at Getting Things Done

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you’re planning an event or taking responsibility for getting tasks done, you’ll definitely have projects as part of your work – and you may even be leading some. In this introduction to managing projects training session, I will help you understand what a project is and how to balance the competing demands of time, cost and doing a good job in getting your work successfully over the line.

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Risk on the black diamond slope

Musings on Project Management

If you snow ski, you understand the risk of a Black Diamond run: it's a moniker or label for a path that is risk all the way, and you take it (for the challenge? the thrill? the war story bragging rights?) even though there may be a lesser risk on another way down.

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8 Most Common Causes of Project Delays & How to Manage Them

ActiveCollab

“I’ve _never_ had a project delayed”, said no project manager _ever_. Why? Because that, right there, is _mission impossible,_ and every project manager knows it. _Delays_ are your non–negotiables in project management. They will test your _patience_. They’ll test your_ leadership skills_. They’ll push you to do extra work after the project’s over. All, so you can get to the bottom of the problem: WHAT CAUSED THE PROJECT DELAY?

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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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The Future of Risk Management – Will AI do All the Work for Us?

The IIL Blog

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi November 6, 2024 “Expect the worst, prepare for the best” Probably you already know this phrase, but written the other way around. However, when it comes to AI impacting our work, we tend to expect the worst. Let’s explore the future of risk management in the age of AI. Risk management, a field traditionally rooted in human judgment, expertise, and data analysis, is undergoing a profound transformation.

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Increasing the Agility of Biotech Companies by Tuning their Scrum

Scrum.org

“ I am looking for people who dare to dream, not for people that will explain what cannot be done. ” —Jack Knott, Former E-Pack Digital Printing CEO Not too long before the COVID-19 pandemic broke loose, early 2020, I got a phone call from the Vice President of R&D of a biochemical startup company. He explained that the purpose of the company was to develop (and spearhead the development of) the next generation fast-charging batteries for electric cars.

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The Power of Critical Chain Project Management: A Modern Approach to Project Delivery

MPUG

For project managers seeking to optimize their schedules and deliver projects more reliably, Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) offers a powerful alternative to traditional methods. This methodology, developed by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, challenges conventional wisdom about project scheduling and provides a systematic approach to managing uncertainty and resources.

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Hot Topics at IIL’s 20th Anniversary International Project Management Day Online Conference

The IIL Blog

By Lori Milhaven November 6, 2024 Where it started: Inspired by Frank P. Saladis, a prominent project management expert, in 2004 International Project Management Day was created to honor the valuable contributions of project managers worldwide. This initiative was then brought to the global stage by IIL, influenced by Dr. Harold Kerzner’s insights.

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16 Bid Proposal Templates for Word and Excel

ProjectManager.com

Contractors bid for jobs. They have to outline what they’ll do, how long it’ll take and at what cost. Those estimates must be accurate or it can lead to a failed project or cut into the contractor’s profit margin. Using bid proposal templates is one way to ensure the bids are thorough and complete, covering all bases. ProjectManager has over 100 free project management templates for Excel and Word that can be downloaded now.

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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 Makes a Great Sprint Review?

Scrum.org

The effectiveness of a Sprint Review can influence a product’s future direction and success. It also helps understand possible challenges and how to overcome them in future development. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. A Sprint Review is the scrum event that bridges the team and stakeholders.

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Project Management in Pharmaceutical Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

Epicflow Blog

The pharmaceutical industry is on the guard of people’s health and well-being. At the same time, it faces numerous complexities, challenges, and risks that can hamper the implementation of the main mission of the domain—making people healthier and saving lives. Read the article to learn the peculiarities of pharmaceutical project management, the key challenges these projects face, and how you can overcome them with a robust project management tool.

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What is a Good Estimate?

The IIL Blog

By Ko Ito November 6, 2024 In this article, I would like to consider what a good estimate is using the following three scenarios as examples. A task that could previously have been done in 3 days is estimated to take 5 days, and is completed in 5 days. Two members of the team estimated 8 and 12 days, respectively, but scheduled the task to take 10 days.

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Project Resource Management 101

Online PM Courses

In this video, we survey Project Resource Management: project resources, the resource planning process, and applying it to human resources. The post Project Resource Management 101 appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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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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Project to Product and the Agile Product Operating Model

Scrum.org

With the introduction of LLMs and tools like ChatGPT, it is more apparent than ever that every organization is digital. Digital technology will support, design, maintain, and enable the organization's goods or services. How organizations are structured, managed, and governed will be increasingly like that of digital natives. However, unlike digital natives, legacy and tradition make it hard for traditional organizations to embrace digital approaches.

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Leading Management Principles of the World’s Top Shipbuilders

Epicflow Blog

The State of Project Management 2018 survey by Wellingtone reveals a harsh truth — dissatisfaction with the current level of project management maturity in organizations all over the world is higher than a year ago. Nearly 56% of survey respondents believe they cannot demonstrate improvements in on-time project delivery, organizational efficiency, or profitability.

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Case Study: Peab Grundläggning – Simplifying Scheduling in Construction

Ganttic

You’d be hard pressed to walk past a work site in Gothenburg and not see the name Peab. As a construction leader across Sweden and the Nordics, it’s not surprising that so many new development projects bear the company’s logo. In fact, when some of the Ganttic team paid the Peab Grundläggning office a visit this past October, we were greeted with their signs as soon as we stepped off the train.

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8 reasons why the gunpowder plot “project” failed – an IT project style post-mortem!

Project Accelerator News

“Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot.” Ahhh … in the UK, as I write, it’s nearly Bonfire Night! It’s ironic that few people ‘remember, remember’ the second line of this English folk verse about the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 … a reminder … “Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. Would Guy Fawkes et al have made good project managers?

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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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Common Issues Facing New Scrum Teams (and How to Overcome Them)

Scrum.org

When teams first start adopting Scrum, it seems like they often encounter similar challenges. In this article, I will address some of the common commons facing new Scrum teams and how to overcome them. Understanding the Basics of Scrum Well, this one is a bit obvious, but when teams first adopt Scrum, they really don’t know how to work together within the Scrum framework.

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Beyond Basics: Advanced SMTP Security for Business Email Protection

Binfire

It’s no secret that emails have revolutionized the way businesses communicate. Despite their convenience, however, emails are not without risks. Nearly 91% of phishing attacks originate from emails, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. This underscores the importance of securing email servers, especially for organizations handling large volumes of emails.

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Scaling Your Project Management Career

Velociteach

Project managers ascend the career ladder based on accumulated experience-derived wisdom and managing progressively larger and more complicated efforts. A typical trajectory involves moving from managing projects to programs, portfolios, and project management organizations. Success at one level is not a guarantee of success at the next. It is the classic case of “what got […] The post Scaling Your Project Management Career appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Vel

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Webinar Recap: Navigating Accounting for New and Growing Property Managers

Lodgify

Growing your portfolio, and worried about how this will impact your accounting? This Lodgify webinar is for you. On November 5, 2024, Lodgify joined forces with Corey Reid from Clearing and property management business owner Chris Luebbers to discuss accounting best practices for new and growing property managers. We explored the new complexities that come with handling other people’s assets, recommended strategies for smoothly managing this transition, and much more.

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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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Scrum & UX Fundamentals

Scrum.org

Scrum Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organisations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. User Experience User Experience (UX) refers to a user’s overall experience and satisfaction while interacting with a product, service, or system. It encompasses all aspects of the user's interaction, including their emotions, perceptions, and attitudes before, during, and after using the product.

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Accelerating AI Adoption: A 4-Step Approach for Organizations By Dr. Leon Herszon

International Institute for Learning

Accelerating AI Adoption: A 4-Step Approach for Organizations By Dr. Leon Herszon, Ph.D. Abstract In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just an advantage but a necessity for organizations aiming to remain competitive. This white paper presents IIL Consulting’s structured, four-step approach to accelerating AI adoption.

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Professional services automation software: Features and examples

Wrike

Organizations typically turn to professional services automation (PSA) software when they need support with administrative processes such as resource or project management, time tracking, and financial planning. Naturally, one of the key elements of this software is automation. The best PSA software should literally take some of the work of professional services out of your hands by automating manual tasks and workflows that are performed repeatedly.

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New feature – track activity types on projects

Resource Guru

When planning projects, the devil is in the details. Our latest feature, activity types, lets you drill deeper into every project and categorize the different types of work that take them from start to finish. With this extra layer of detail added, you can gain new insights into every booking you schedule and every hour logged to timesheets. Categorize different types of work Projects are the backbone of most of our customers’ work.

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Navigating Chaos in Project Management

This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.