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5 Reasons Women Are Successful as Project Managers

Project Accelerator News

Project management is the discipline of planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. It involves coordinating resources, managing stakeholders, and mitigating risks to achieve defined objectives. These are skills that women project managers excel at. In addition to the core principles of project management, understanding the importance of diversity in project teams is crucial for maximizing team effectiv

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Get off my lawn, AI

Brett Harned

I can’t deny that I’m hesitant about—possibly even annoyed by—AI. I’m unsure if that’s because I’m aging in the tech industry and tired of the next new apps and products that are seemingly released, downloaded, forgotten about, or replaced by something even newer every couple of months. Or is it because I see technology changing me and the people around me?

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How to use a bullet journal for project management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

How do you manage your projects? If you're anything like me, you've got a notebook on your desk right now. Whatever it is you’re managing you’ll probably use, or need, a tool to help you do it. Maybe it’s a Trello board, a Kanban board, a system of sticky notes…Asana, Toggl… a wall calendar and planner, or a combination of them all! What remains the same is that there is a lot to manage.

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The Impact of the Hierarchy of Powers on PM and Strategy

The Strategic Project Manager

How can organizations follow a dual strategy when business is going well but change is inevitable? Keep the existing business going…but use the Hierarchy of Powers to implement a parallel strategy to position for success in a new future. Learn what the Hierarchy of Powers is, and how it can be leveraged to build a strong foundational business position for the future.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketer's Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Benefits of the Sprint Timebox

Scrum.org

The maximum duration of the Sprint in Scrum is one month. This means that at least once per month, the Scrum team should deliver a valuable increment of usable product. For those who are new to Scrum, this timebox can seem, well, intimidating. And yet, the timebox is the source of many of the benefits of Scrum. Among the many benefits of timeboxing is this: the Sprint timebox helps to foster a sense of urgency that creates a low tolerance for organizational impediments or wasted effort.

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How and Why to Choose the Best Project Management Software

Online PM Courses

Project management software can be the solution to missed deadlines, stressed colleagues, and maybe even a lost client. How to choose it? The post How and Why to Choose the Best Project Management Software appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Best Project Management Software To Increase Productivity

Celoxis

Find the best project management software to boost productivity in 2024. Explore top tools for efficient planning, collaboration, and execution.

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Government Research you can access

Musings on Project Management

Since at least 2013, there's been a push from the President's Office of Science and Technology Policy to make as much as possible of government sponsored research available to the public for free.On August 25th, 2022, this policy initiative of access to government research got another push when OSTP published more detailed and aggressive guidance to the executive departments.

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Online Project Management Software as a Key Tool in Agile Project Management

Celoxis

Boost efficiency with the best online project management software. Seamlessly manage Agile projects with tools for planning, collaboration, and tracking.

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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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What Is a Stakeholder Register? (Example & Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Stakeholders are anyone with a vested interest in the project. These people can be individuals, groups or institutions. Being able to identify them and their relationship to the project informs how to manage their expectations. One tool to achieve this goal is called a stakeholder register. What is a stakeholder register? We’ll get to that shortly and outline when to use one.

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Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions Through Project Portfolio Management and Project Selection

Green Project Management

One of our clients recently declared a bold ambition: achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050. When we asked for their plan, they replied, “That’s why you guys are here.” Amid escalating climate change, achieving net zero carbon emissions has become a crucial goal for many organizations. The race is on, with numerous companies publicly […] The post Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions Through Project Portfolio Management and Project Selection appeared first on Insights into Sustainabili

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5 Scenarios where you should escalate a project issue

Rebel’s Guide to PM

No one likes escalating problems to their Project Board or sponsor. It kind of smacks of ‘I can’t deal with this myself and need help’ and most of the project managers I know would rather struggle on than ask for help in most situations. When they do ask, you know it’s a huge deal and definitely worthy of their sponsor getting involved. So what kind of situations is escalation appropriate for?

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Sprint Backlog is Not. Sprint Backlog is.

Scrum.org

The Sprint Backlog is a critical artifact that guides the Developer's work during a sprint. However, many misconceptions exist about what the Sprint Backlog truly represents and how it should be used. Misunderstandings about the Sprint Backlog can lead to inefficiencies and hinder the team's ability to deliver value effectively. This blog aims to clarify these misconceptions by exploring what the Sprint Backlog is not and what it truly is, providing clarity and enhancing its effective use in Scr

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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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Microsoft Lists vs. Planner: In-Depth Software Comparison

ProjectManager.com

When managing projects, users have many options. Microsoft Lists and Microsoft Planner are two of the most popular project management apps. But are they the one-stop solution project managers and their teams need to plan, manage and track work? There’s only one way to find out. We compared Microsoft Lists vs. Planner. Let’s see how they stack up. We’ll put Microsoft Lists vs.

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How will YOU avoid these AI-related cognitive biases?

Kiron Bondale

I’m midway through reading Jeremy Kahn’s book “Mastering A.I. – A Survival Guide To Our Superpowered Future” While I find the title aspirational (can you truly master anything which is evolving as rapidly as A.I.?), the author has done a good job of providing a balanced assessment of some near and longer term benefits and risks of A.I.

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What is Shu Ha Ri? or is it ShuHaRi?

Online PM Courses

Shu Ha Ri - or ShuHaRi - is a term widely used in the Agile community. In this video, I answer the question, what is Shu Ha Ri? The post What is Shu Ha Ri? or is it ShuHaRi? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Navigating Delivery in Scrum: Adapting Scope and Enhancing Quality (From PM to PSM 20)

Scrum.org

The Delivery Performance Domain in project management centers around delivering the project scope and quality that meet predefined objectives. Transitioning to Scrum, this focus shifts significantly. Instead of strictly adhering to initial requirements, Scrum teams aim to deliver maximum value through adaptive planning, iterative development, and frequent feedback loops.

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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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10 Best Construction Software for Mac (Free & Paid)

ProjectManager.com

Construction software is essential for general constructors to plan, manage and track projects. There are many options for construction project management software , but most run on PCs. If the construction company or any of its departments use Apple products, they’re out of luck. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the best construction software for Mac.

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Hybrid Project Management: Part 1, What is Hybrid?

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker The Project Management Institute’s Pulse of the Profession® 2024 reported that hybrid (32%) is now the second most commonly used approach. Predictive (44%) still holds a commanding lead. And agile (26%) use fell by 2 percentage points. Before we get too excited, the State of Agile Report shows different trends. Its respondents favor agile (70%) over hybrid (47%), and waterfall (35%).

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Clearing the backlog

Musings on Project Management

Yikes! My backlog is blocked! How can this be? We're agile. or maybe we've become de-agiled. Can that happen? Ah yes, we're agile, but perhaps not everything in the portfolio is agile; indeed, perhaps not everything in the project is agile. In the event, coupling is the culprit. Coupling?

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Elevate Scrum!

Scrum.org

Scrum is often implemented at the team level, which can limit achieving business agility at scale. Moving beyond this "team-level agility" to a more holistic approach fosters in-team and inter-team collaboration, aligning with the " Second wave of Agile ": Five Reasons To Elevate Scrum Overcome Limitations of Team-Level Scrum : Solely implementing Scrum at the team level can create silos and hinder cross-team collaboration, leading to dependencies, integration issues, and slower delivery.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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How to Make a Service Blueprint (Example & Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Customers want a service and service providers deliver that service. It sounds simple, but it’s not. Businesses need to plan and organize their resources to improve both the employees’ and customers’ experiences, a process called service design. A service blueprint is a mapping tool used in that process. Let’s start by defining what a service blueprint is and the elements that are included in one.

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Inside Stories Episode 3: Jane Morgan shares about Change Management and Project Success

The IIL Blog

With Guest Jane Morgan, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon Tune in to “Inside Stories” with Jane Morgan, senior consultant and executive coach. Discover Jane’s journey, her expertise in one of the most crucial skills in today’s world – managing organizational change. An insightful episode filled with practical tips and inspiring success stories! Jane Morgan Jane Morgan is a Senior Consultant / Coach with IIL , CEO of Plan.Coach.Succeed Ltd. and co-founder of the 8020 Excellerate leadership development p

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Mastering Written Communication

Velociteach

Imagine having the power to transform your written words into clear, impactful messages that not only convey information but also inspire action. That’s precisely what Rob Ashton discussed in episode 149 of the Manage This podcast. Ashton is a seasoned writer and the founder of Emphasis, a global learning company dedicated to improving written communication […] The post Mastering Written Communication appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Nach fast 10 Jahren als Scrum Master: 5 Einsichten, die ich mir früher gewünscht hätte

Scrum.org

Nach fast 10 Jahren als Scrum Master wird es Zeit, innezuhalten und zurückzuschauen. Hier meine 5 Einsichten: Einsicht 1: So funktioniert Produktentwicklung wirklich Lange dachte ich, Unternehmen funktionieren so: Aus Arbeit entsteht Umsatz. Deshalb habe ich mich bei meiner Arbeit als Scrum Master auf die Verbesserung der Arbeit konzentriert. Meine Gedanken kreisten stets um diese Fragen: Wie kann ich Meetings so gestalten, dass die Arbeit am besten geplant werden kann?

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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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All Resources are Human Resources: The Hidden Human Factor in Project Resources

MPUG

In project management, we often focus on tangible resources and deliverables. However, behind every resource—whether it’s a warehouse, a data storage system, or a monthly delivery—there’s a network of human stakeholders. Understanding and engaging these stakeholders is crucial for project success, even when they’re not listed in your resource spreadsheet.

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The Power of Graphics & The Importance of Critical Thinking

The IIL Blog

By Sophie Hussey What happens when you’re faced with a pretty graph or infographic that shows a breakdown of data? More times than not you get drawn into the detail and believe the information is based wholly in fact. However, it is important to thinking critically about what data you’re being presented with to assess its validity as well as understanding what, if anything, you’re going to do with that information.

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Summary and review Goldratt’s Rules of flow

Henny Portman

Dr. Eli Goldratt once stated that he would eventually replace Critical Chain Project Management. Although he passed away in 2011, his daughter, Efrat Goldratt-Ashlag, authored “Goldratt’s Rules of Flow,” a book that could be seen as the one Eli wanted to write but never did. This book focuses on managing multiple projects and aims to deliver as many right projects as possible in the shortest lead time.