ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore the most important project management key performance indicators, commonly referred to as project management KPIs or simply project KPIs and the benefits of using them during the project life cycle. Think of, say, like your dashboard on your car to help you determine, are you going too fast, are you going too slow? Think of a GPS system when you’re driving somewhere that helps you know different routes.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi In the dynamic world of project management, conflicts are inevitable, and effective conflict management is crucial to the success of any project. While it can sometimes lead to innovative solutions, unresolved conflicts related to miscommunication, resource constraints, shifting priorities, and diverse stakeholder interests can lead to friction that can significantly derail projects, impacting timelines, budgets, and team morale.

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PM That Works

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

"Organizations will not be able to compete globally without putting in place project management processes and continuing to develop their project managers to become leaders within the organization," I wrote in Stop Playing Games. That leadership role is evolving faster than ever with the upcoming release of OpenAI’s AI agents, expected in January. These tools are set to revolutionize how project managers approach their work, freeing us from the mundane and allowing us to focus on strategy, innov

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Henny Portman

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Thirteen years ago, Steve Jenner and Craig Kilford wrote the official guide Management of Portfolios (MoP). Now there is a new guide, the successor of the MoP guide named Managing portfolios – Optimizing strategic contribution by Steve Jenner. Managing portfolios in a nutshell Managing Portfolios (MP) operates on five core principles and is structured around twelve practices organized into two dimensions: “Designing the Portfolio” and “Delivering the Portfolio.” These

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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?

The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By Max Langosco assisted by Gus AI It worked in the following way: 1) I loaded two files into its knowledge base. The first file is the description used with the developers to create all the features of the application. The second is a Frequently Asked Questions document. 2) I asked the AI to interview me and ask questions which would be interesting to a public of project managers. 3) I asked the AI to summarize the knowledge gained into an article.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

je mehr Verantwortung ein Product-Owner für das Produkt übernimmt, desto mehr Arbeit kommt auf ihn zu. Ein echtes Dilemma für jeden Product-Owner. Deshalb lautet die gängige Meinung, dass eine einzige Person für das Produktmanagement nicht ausreicht. Es gibt jedoch einen anderen Weg, bei dem du als Product-Owner viel Verantwortung tragen kannst, ohne in Arbeit zu ertrinken.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Milestones are a basic project planning and tracking tool. What are milestones, and what are milestone monitoring or milestone tracking? The post What is Milestone Tracking? …or Milestone Monitoring? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Projects are planned, but for those plans to achieve their goals and for future plans to be more successful, a project review is necessary. Any project manager with even a little experience knows that rarely are plans executed without a hitch, which is why a project review process is an essential part of the monitoring and control phase of the project life cycle.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

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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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By Amy Gershen Vice President, Global Learning Solutions International Institute for Learning (IIL) IIL’s Global Learning Solutions (GLS) Team has responsibility for the design and development of all course content delivered to our learners as well as oversight of all content delivered by our strategic partners. In late 2023, GLS was tasked with building a course on using AI in Project Management within a two-month timeframe.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Image I was lucky to work with Andy Brandt on a recent whitepaper titled ‘ Moving Beyond Agile Transformations: Leveraging the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM).’ This paper discusses how APOM is essential in taking your agile transformation to the next level. It also explains how APOM can leverage organizations' existing investments in agility to deliver more value to their customers and finally cross the chasm of ultimate value for agility.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to the 2024 Kelly Global Rework Report , over half of executives (54%) say poor workforce planning is holding back business growth. Project managers face this challenge, especially when leading teams in customer-facing environments. Ensuring smooth operations while managing resources effectively is critical, yet high employee turnover presents a significant obstacle.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A Gantt chart is an essential project management tool, as its project planning, scheduling, and tracking features help manage the entire project life cycle. For this reason, there are many Gantt chart software alternatives, ranging from easy-to-use spreadsheet software such as Google Sheets or Excel to specialized project management software like ProjectManager or Microsoft Project.

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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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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We explore what it truly means to be an agile organization. By stepping back from prescriptive frameworks and over-simplified solutions, we aim to refocus you on the core principles of agility: iterative processes, close collaboration with customers, and delivering consistent, impactful business outcomes. This discussion challenges the mainstream view of Agile as a set of practices or rituals, advocating instead for a broader, principle-driven approach that adapts to context and fosters sustaina

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Was viele nicht wissen: Eine meiner ersten Positionen in einem Scrum Team war tatsächlich die des Product-Owners. Was soll ich sagen.? Es gab Höhen und Tiefen. Die „Höhe“ war für mich, Technologie, Wirtschaftlichkeit und Teamarbeit zu vereinen. Tiefpunkte waren: endlose Meetings, in denen sich die Diskussionen hinzogen. Ich verzweifelte daran, eine Entscheidung zu treffen, die nicht auf Gegenstimmen stieß.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

“ Employer’s nightmare.” “ A bunch of lazy layabouts ” in “ disgusting work outfits.” “ Insufferable to work with… ” While Generation Z (aka Zoomers) reject the conventional workplace, their colleagues and employers hang these quotes as invisible tags on them. A whopping 45% of HR leaders confess that Gen Z is the toughest generation to manage among all workers.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Issue management is a basic part of project management. Experienced project managers deal with it day-to-day. But is it straightforward? The post Issue Management: What Do You Need to Know about PM’s Vital Process? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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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.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This video dives into the importance of viewing your organization as a connected system rather than a collection of isolated practices and tools. By focusing on first principles like encapsulation, lightweight governance, and empowered teams, we explore how to create conditions for true agility. Instead of fixating on methodologies or frameworks, the emphasis shifts to aligning strategy, data, security, and processes to solve real business problems in a cost-effective, customer-focused way.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, Part 2 of a 3-part series, we focus on the importance of building trust and streamlining tools for globally distributed teams. Learn how to limit tool sprawl, foster a culture of autonomy, and set effective overlap times to support your team’s productivity.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As a longtime MPUG contributor with over 30 years in project management and seven published books to his name, Bill Dow, PMP, brings a unique perspective to the project management community. Currently directing a large PMO with 40 project managers under his leadership, Bill recently sat down with MPUG to share his journey from managing his first project in 1991 to becoming a recognized PMO expert and author.

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Scoro

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Resource forecasting in project management is the process of estimating how many people in specific roles will be available to complete your projects on time and within budget. To predict resource needs, project managers typically analyze three key data sources: Sales pipelines: Give a high-level overview of tentative and upcoming project needs, helping you proactively determine which roles you’ll need (and for how long) Project plans: Outline the project phases, tasks, and timeline, offering mo

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Agile transformation can feel like an uphill battle, especially when frameworks and processes overshadow the foundational principles of the Agile Manifesto. In this video, we explore why the industry’s common applications of Agile often fall short and how the focus on culture or process misses the mark without the right conditions. With 23 years of Agile history as context, we discuss the original intent behind Agile practices, the challenges of scaling them in complex environments, and the crit

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

From the Scrum Guide: “Scrum is a lightweight framework … generate value through adaptive solutions…” What are “adaptive solutions,” and why do they matter so much? Scrum isn’t just about solving problems; it’s about solving them in ways that adapt to your ever-changing environment. That’s what “adaptive solutions” really means. From Cambridge Dictionary: Solutions: “A way of dealing effectively with a problem.

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Resource Guru

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you’re scheduling complex, competing workloads, flexibility is your friend. Over the last few months we’ve been shaking up our Schedule to make it more flexible and customizable than ever. Now you can share views, pin people and resources, color by activity type, and more, so you have a wealth of ways to arrange your team schedule and work the way you want.

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Sandeep Kashyap

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to the 2024 Kelly Global Rework Report , over half of executives (54%) say poor workforce planning is holding back business growth. Project managers face this challenge, especially when leading teams in customer-facing environments. Ensuring smooth operations while managing resources effectively is critical, yet high employee turnover presents a significant obstacle.

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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