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5 Ways to Advocate the Scrum Values for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you ready to transform the way you manage projects and lead your team? Dive into the world of Scrum, the Agile framework that is revolutionizing project management across industries. With its core values of commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect, Scrum is not just a methodology— it is a pathway to creating highly effective, adaptive, and cohesive teams.

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Creative Problem-Solving in Project Management

Velociteach

The world of project management thrives on structure and planning. However, even the most meticulously crafted project plan will encounter unforeseen roadblocks. This is where creative problem-solving becomes an essential skill for project managers and their teams. By fostering a culture of innovation and embracing unconventional approaches, project managers can navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and […] The post Creative Problem-Solving in Project Management appeared first on PMP Ce

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When and How to Use Hybrid Agile Project Management?

NimbleWork

Hybrid agile is a flexible approach that works in many situations and is best when there are elements of both iterative and predictive projects involved. But when is it the right time to start using a different project management approach? And how do you get started? In this article, we’ll start with a quick recap of what we mean when we talk about hybrid agile , and then share some tips on what we’ve learned about when it works and how to use it.

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Google Sheets Kanban Board Template: Manage Workflows Online

ProjectManager.com

A kanban board is a project management tool that manages workflows and processes using two key elements: kanban cards, which represent tasks, and kanban columns which divide the kanban board vertically to represent steps or stages of completion for them. When first invented in 1940, kanban boards were analog tools that could be made with pen and paper.

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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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Why you should schedule around people, not tasks

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The nature of the modern business environment is constantly evolving. Project management has wrought much change. From plotting Gantt charts by hand to the modern day explosion of project management software solutions, everything is different – including the nature of work itself. To illustrate, Roger L. Martin, former dean at Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, gives an example of how work is a series of projects in an article in the Harvard Business Review: Think of a fre

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Risky Analysis: Pitfalls and Good Practices in Estimating Likelihood

Online PM Courses

Basic risk analysis is easy to understand. But there's one pitfall that too many Project Managers fail to avoid: estimating likelihood. The post Risky Analysis: Pitfalls and Good Practices in Estimating Likelihood appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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The Order Management Process Explained (Free Templates Included)

ProjectManager.com

Placing an order and receiving it seems straightforward. But the only reason it feels effortless is because of order management. We’ll explain what order management is and explore how an order management process is conducted. There are, of course, people behind the order management process. We’ll define those roles and link to some free templates to download, which will help users facilitate the order management process.

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How to facilitate a project meeting

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project managers need to be good at facilitation because we run a lot of meetings and take part in a lot of discussions. A lot of facilitation happens during project initiation. But you also want to be able to draw on your facilitation skills throughout the life of your project. I’ve run literally hundreds of project meetings during my career, probably thousands.

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Scrum as a Change Catalyst: Steering Teams Toward a Visionary Future (From PM to PSM 14)

Scrum.org

The project management principle to enable change to achieve the envisioned future state is inherently supported by the Scrum framework. Scrum's approach, characterized by close stakeholder involvement and iterative development, naturally facilitates the adoption of new behaviors and processes. For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, understanding how to leverage Scrum to guide stakeholders and teams through change is crucial.

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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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Wanted: AI Tokens

Musings on Project Management

12 trillionThe estimated number of tokens used to train OpenAI’s GPT-4, according to Pablo Villalobos, who studies AI for research institute Epoch. He thinks a newer model like GPT-5 would need up to 100 trillion tokens for training if researchers follow the current growth trajectory. OpenAI doesn’t disclose details of the training material for GPT-4.

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Warehouse Management: How to Run Efficient Warehouse Operations

ProjectManager.com

Products can be manufactured, but they don’t end up in a customer’s hands until they’ve been stored in a warehouse. It acts as a waystation, a part of the larger manufacturing and fulfillment processes. The better the warehouse management, the greater the company’s success. After defining warehouse management and its importance, we’ll focus on its key areas and what the operation life cycle looks like.

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3 Things that stop you making the right decision

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project managers want to make the best decisions for themselves, the project, and the project team. In order to do so, project managers must be aware of biases. Based on experiences, people can come to different conclusions when presented with the same scenario and that’s where biases come into play. Project managers make decisions all the time, by the hour, minute, or even second.

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10 Common Management Challenges Solved by Scrum

Scrum.org

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. 1. Unclear Priorities Challenge : Teams often struggle with prioritizing tasks effectively.

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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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What is Expected Monetary Value? (EMV)

Online PM Courses

In this video, I answer the question, what is Expected Monetary Value, EMV? And we look at its use in risk management and decision theory. The post What is Expected Monetary Value? (EMV) appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Generative AI for Business: Top 7 Productivity Boosts

NimbleWork

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been all the rage these days. Bet you have heard of or tried using ChatGPT, allowing you to generate pieces of content. This tool is a perfect example of generative AI used for various businesses across different industries. Generative AI has recently become a game-changer in business. This technology has the power to boost your business and scale your operations.

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Understanding the Work of an Agile Transformation

Leading Agile

Agile is really about designing a System of Delivery that can produce the business results that matter to your executives and key stakeholders. But, in most large organizations, there are a ton of underlying issues that end up getting in the way. And a cultural shift in mindset or an even more dogmatic approach to Agile practices aren’t going to fix the organizational impediments that prevent organizations from adopting Agile and establishing a high-performing System of Delivery.

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Zombie Estimation

Scrum.org

Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation. This process becomes a ritual devoid of meaningful discussion, insight, or reflection on the complexity, effort, and risks involved in completing a task. The team goes through the motions of estimation, but the numbers lack consistency, insight, and fail to facilitate effective planning or reflection.

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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 use time blocking to boost your productivity

Planio

Time is one of the resources no one seems to ever have enough of — which is why it’s so surprising that a recent study found that only 18% of people use a time management technique to stay on track. Even worse, the same study found that 25% of people openly admit to abandoning their daily schedule the second an urgent task comes across their desks. Whether you’re a manager, developer, or team leader, one of the best ways to reduce the amount of chaos and reactiveness in your day is to practice t

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Guide To Visual Management for a Lean System

NimbleWork

This post is a guide on lean visual management. What this is, and why should you care? In a nutshell, visual management in the context of lean manufacturing is a strategy used to foster collaboration, communication, and efficiency inside an organization through the use of visual aids and tools. So, that’s what this post is about: explaining what visual management is in more detail, its main benefits, and how it works.

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Case Study: Q agency – Resource Allocation for Development Teams

Ganttic

Croatian-based Q agency knows a thing or two about software development. For more than 10 years, they have been helping companies around the world bridge the gap between great ideas and exciting products. Whether it’s a digital travel platform for the largest British publishing house in the UK, building psychological testing platforms for a leading employment agency, or partnering with ground-breaking medical researchers to develop a contactless measurement system and 3D body scanning app, they

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Build your Kanban board with Azure DevOps

Scrum.org

The realm of Agile development is ever-evolving, with new tools and philosophies emerging to streamline and enhance the workflow. As someone deeply entrenched in this world, I've found that embracing these changes can dramatically improve how we manage projects. Azure DevOps has become a cornerstone of my Kanban philosophy, offering unparalleled flexibility and visibility into our workflows.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Strategies for Streamlining Project Management for Maximum Efficiency

Proofhub

The scenario is this: You’re a project manager tasked with overseeing a crucial project. Your team is talented, the goals are clear, and the deadline is set. But as you dive into the intricate web of tasks, deadlines, and resources, you find yourself grappling with a myriad of challenges. Miscommunication leads to misunderstandings, deadlines are missed, and progress slows down.

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7 Business Management Career Paths to Consider In 2024

The IIL Blog

By Steven Briggs April 10, 2024 Introduction As the world of business management continues to evolve, the opportunities and interest in the field has grown exponentially. As the field continues to grow and offer varied opportunities to skilled and knowledgeable candidates with a business management acumen, more people are taking up courses and degrees to upskill themselves in the relevant niches of business management.

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The Future Project Culture: Inspiring Leadership By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner

International Institute for Learning

The Future Project Culture: Inspiring Leadership By Dr. Harold Kerzner and Dr. Al Zeitoun Abstract In this White Paper, we will tackle a few elements to start the dialogue on what “Inspiring Leadership” could mean and why it is critical to drive and motivate future generations, including the youngest people alive today, generation Alpha. Leadership of the future is more about the art of connectedness.

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Is Your Workflow Truly Optimised?

Scrum.org

Throughout my professional journey, I've often pondered on the philosophy that guides our approaches to workflow management. It's a contemplation that leads me back to the principles of Kanban - not as a methodology but as a philosophy underpining our daily operations. The active management of work within a workflow transcends the mere allocation of tasks.

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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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Walking The Reporting Tightrope in PMOs

PM Times

Within project management, reporting stands out as one of the most critical services provided by Project Management Offices (PMOs). It serves as a crucial communication tool for fostering stakeholder engagement and is frequently highlighted as a major contributor to P3M (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management) maturity. It’s also the area most stakeholders express a desire […] The post Walking The Reporting Tightrope in PMOs appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webina

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Project Data Visualization

Velociteach

A picture is worth a thousand words. Projects can generate a lot of data. Large, mature organizations generally have the tools to capture, store, and analyze this information effectively. However, small and less mature organizations and those leading non-traditional efforts often lack the tools, practices, and experience. I teach project fundamentals classes to non-traditional project […] The post Project Data Visualization appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Vel

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A Practical Guide for Spanish-Speaking Immigrants to Thrive in a New Land

Productivity Land

Relocating to a new country is a bold step filled with challenges, opportunities, and the promise of a fresh start. For Spanish-speaking immigrants, the journey is unique—navigating through language barriers, adapting to cultural differences, and understanding new legal systems. However, with the right approach and resources, thriving in your new environment is within reach.

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