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7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing

ProjectManager.com

Project leadership is in flux and a good manager knows never to become complacent. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how your role is evolving. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review: 7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing As Jennifer said, project manager roles are changing. The days of technical, scope, scheduling, budgeting, assigning resources and delivering deliverables on time have evolved to include soft skills such as conflict resolution, leadership, and even tre

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How to delegate the right way: 6 tips for managers

Planio

No one can do everything themselves — but that doesn’t stop us from trying. While most managers know the value of delegating work, they still try to tackle as much as possible on their own. A Microsoft survey of over 20,000 leaders and workers around the globe found that more than half of all managers feel like they have too much on their plate. There’s no denying that delegation is a hard skill to master.

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Will AI Be the Death of Agile?

Green Project Management

This post might get me in trouble… Don’t get me wrong. Agile has been a lifeline, a safety net for organizations seeking adaptability without succumbing to disorder. It championed iteration, flexibility, and responsiveness as alternatives to rigid, outdated systems. But here’s a reality check: Agile has become another cog in the system it set out […] The post Will AI Be the Death of Agile?

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Quantifying the Benefits of Agile for Better Transformation Results

Leading Agile

In this video, we explore the evolving landscape of Agile and examine why traditional frameworks may fall short in complex, large-scale organizations. While Agile principles have empowered small, cohesive teams to deliver value quickly, the real-world complexity of interdependent systems often demands a more proactive approach to orchestration and encapsulation.

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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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10 Tools & Tips to Level Up Your Project Management Game

The IIL Blog

By Proggio We’ll make this quick. As a project manager, you might be looking for new ways to make your life — and your team’s lives — easier. So you can get projects done on time and end the day with a clear mind. That’s where these PPM tools and tips come in. Whether you’re looking to optimize your resources or just organize your portfolio without ripping your hair out, try any or all of these 10 best practices to take your project management game to the next level. 1) Add more users to your pl

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Financial Aspects in Agile Product Management

Scrum.org

Product Managers and Product Owners frequently have to balance market needs, user experience, customer outcomes, and technical feasibility. However, the financial point of view in product development is equally important but often gets overlooked. People who own or manage a product are often not fully equipped to handle the financial aspects of product development.

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10 Project Management Tips to Boost Marketing Team Efficiency

NimbleWork

Effective project management is vital for executing successful campaigns and achieving business objectives. A well-managed marketing project not only enhances efficiency but also ensures that resources are utilized optimally. According to a survey by the Project Management Institute , organizations that use project management practices are 38% more successful in delivering projects on time and within budget.

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Top 10 Manufacturing Capacity Planning Tools

Epicflow Blog

Resource capacity planning is crucial for project success, and manufacturing projects are no exception. At the same time, it can become a real challenge in a dynamic and complex manufacturing environment. This is where powerful capacity planning software can make a difference. Read the article to learn about top capacity planning tools applicable to manufacturing projects and learn how to select the most suitable one.

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10 Best Real Estate Project Management Software

ProjectManager.com

Managing real estate projects is better served with real estate project management software than struggling with Excel spreadsheets or, worse, trying to stay organized on loose sheets of paper. Below are some of the best project management software for real estate development to give users greater efficiency and communication and improve decision-making.

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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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There's more to Organizational Agility than the Scrum Guide

Scrum.org

Let me start by saying that I am not demeaning the Scrum Guide in any way. The Scrum framework has changed the world for the better in ways that are impossible to fully quantify simply because of the scale of its impact. Teams are empowered - with Scrum - to respond and adapt to complex environments in ways that would have been impossible without the collaborative and incremental approach fostered by the Scrum framework.

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Top 15 Project Management Tools for Creative Agencies & Media Companies

NimbleWork

Creative projects are often complex, requiring teams to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and feedback loops. Managing these projects can sometimes feel daunting, which is why many teams turn to project management software to bring structure and clarity to the process. From ideation to final delivery, creative projects involve several phases that need to be carefully coordinated.

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What to Do When Scrum Collides with the Reality of Your Organization

Leading Agile

In this video, we dive into the realities of Scrum in large, interconnected organizations and explore why traditional Scrum practices may not be enough to handle complex dependencies and cross-team coordination. Drawing from years of experience and conversations with industry pioneers, we discuss how proactive orchestration—beyond the typical Scrum framework—can help maintain velocity, produce meaningful outcomes, and ensure sustainable, value-driven progress.

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New! Story Point Planning

LiquidPlanner

Latest Release | Story Point Planning Latest Release | November 12, 2024 We are excited to introduce Story Points for planning and tracking work. Story points are enabled through Story Point Schemes, which map points to ranged estimates, capturing the complexity and uncertainty involved. When a story point is applied to a brand new task, an assignment row is created with an estimate, and work schedules are created as soon as a team member is assigned.

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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 Manage a Product Backlog in a Way That Maximises Value Delivery?

Scrum.org

Managing the Product Backlog is about understanding what’s most valuable to be worked on next, fostering transparency, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to changes. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Managing a Product Backlog is about steering the product development investments to maximise value creation and delivery.

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Filter, sort, and group using custom fields

Resource Guru

We can’t tell you the best way to plan your work. But we can give you flexible ways to see what’s scheduled and organize your team in whatever ways help you stay focused and efficient. We already expanded Custom Fields to bookings , projects and clients. Now you can leverage them to customize your account even further with new filters in Reports and advanced filtering, sorting, and grouping options in the Schedule.

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Management Yogi's Scaled Agile (CIPSA) Certification: 15 Free Questions and Answers (Part - 2)

Management Yogi

This is in continuation of the earlier series of questions for Management Yogi's Certified In Practical Scaled Agile (CIPSA) certification exam. I'll definitely suggest that you take both the question parts together, when you attempt the questions.

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13 Expert Insights On Implementing a Hybrid Agile Approach in Project Management

NimbleWork

The contemporary business environment demands unprecedented adaptability in project management methodologies. As organizations navigate increasingly complex projects, the traditional dichotomy between Agile and Waterfall approaches has given way to a more nuanced solution: Hybrid Agile project management. This methodology represents a strategic fusion of traditional project management’s predictability with Agile’s adaptability, offering organizations a robust framework for modern pro

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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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Relieving Product Owner’s burden

Scrum.org

In the market, Product Owners are most often referred to as product or business analysts who write requirements and are responsible for part of the product: loyalty programs , CRM , online channels , or parts of the customer journey. But this is not how the role of the Product Owner was envisioned by Scrum creator Ken Schwaber. In no way did I envision the Product Owner becoming a business analyst that was responsible for requirements engineering (Ken Schwaber).

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Project Planning – Full Guide To Creating Rewarding Project Plan

ActiveCollab

As much as 20% OF PROJECT MANAGERS LIST DOCUMENTATION AS THE MOST COMMON THEY WOULD LIKE TO ELIMINATE, AND 5% OF THEM LIST PROJECT PLANNING [[link] AND SCHEDULING AS THEIR LEAST FAVORITE ACTIVITIES. Really?_ Is project planning and documentation such a nightmare for project managers? _ While project planning is certainly challenging, the stats don’t tell a full story here, as PROJECT MANAGERS ARE OFTEN PRESSURED TO SPEND VERY LITTLE TIME PLANNING THEIR PROJECTS and to focus more on the actual wo

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Common Challenges in Implementing ISO 27001 and How to Overcome Them

Alan Parker Blog

You don't have to read much to recognise that data breaches and cyber threats are increasingly prevalent. Implementing robust information security measures is not just a regulatory requirement but a business imperative. ISO 27001, the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), provides a comprehensive framework for organisations to manage their information security risks effectively.

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Inside Stories Podcast Episode 11: Americo Pinto on Building Trust and Collaboration, PMOs, and Leading with a Customer-Centric Approach

The IIL Blog

With Guest Americo Pinto hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon: In this episode of “Inside Stories,” Leon Herszon interviews Americo Pinto, a seasoned consultant and managing director of PMO Global Alliance at the Project Management Institute (PMI). Americo shares his journey from founding a successful consulting firm to establishing PMOGA, which was later acquired by PMI.

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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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Demystifying Accountability: How to Hold Yourself and Others Accountable

Scrum.org

Accountability. We often shudder when we hear the word. We might think of blame, shame, and tense conversations. It’s not pretty, and most of us would rather avoid anything that even smells like this. But accountability is really important. Without it, our team culture disintegrates quickly, as it morphs to anything that is allowed to happen, and performance degrades just as quickly.

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Marketing agency software: What you need (+ 11 tools)

Wrike

Search online for marketing agency software and you’ll be served long lists of basic marketing tools. If you’re starting completely from scratch as a marketing agency, these lists might be useful. But, if you’re already established as an agency and you’re looking for tech support to help you scale, you’ll likely find these guides below your level. In this article, we’ll assume you’ve got the basics of your marketing tech stack covered — such as design tools, web analytics platforms, or content

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Integrating ISO 27001 with Other Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22301)

Alan Parker Blog

Achieving and maintaining ISO certifications is a strategic goal for many organisations, enhancing credibility and efficiency. However, managing multiple systems independently can lead to duplication of effort, inefficiencies, and inconsistent processes. By integrating ISO 27001 with other management standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 22301, organisations can establish a streamlined, unified management system that drives security and quality while building resilience.

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Best Project Management Software for Large Teams & Projects

Celoxis

Celoxis: The ultimate project management software for large teams, offering real-time tracking, resource management, automation, and risk management.

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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.