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4 Reasons Project Management Skills Should be a Priority in Early Education

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a guest article by Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, PMI, North America. The pandemic of 2020 and beyond has revealed a plethora of urgent needs across various aspects of society. One of those needs that cannot be ignored is the importance of school-aged children feeling a sense of independence and ownership when it comes to their education.

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What Is a Risk Register & How to Create One

ProjectManager.com

What is a Risk Register? A risk register is a tool in risk management and project management. It is used to identify potential risks in a project or an organization, sometimes to fulfill regulatory compliance but mostly to stay on top of potential issues that can derail intended outcomes. While the risk register is mostly used during the execution of the project, it’s part of your risk management plan, which must be given serious consideration by project managers during the project planning phas

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Tuckman Model of Team Development: Forming Storming Norming Performing

Project Bliss

The Tuckman model of team development describes the stages that groups go through as they mature. By moving from forming, storming, norming, and performing, your team will perform well and produce great work. Learn how to identify and help your team move through these stages of development to get the best from your team and your projects. This guide works even if you’re working with a virtual team.

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Scrum Master Interview Questions: Scrum Anti-Patterns

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on Scrum Anti-Patterns. Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. And that demand causes the market-entry of new professionals from other project management branches, probably believing that reading one or two Scrum books will be sufficient.

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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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6 reasons to get certified in project management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is an article by Krishna Kumar, CEO of Simplilearn Solutions. Krishna Kumar, CEO of Simplilearn Solutions. Have you ever wondered why, after spending roughly 15 to 17 years of our life in the process of completing your formal education, most of us follow the same routine of job hunting, rejection, and sometimes, selection in this fiercely competitive, dog-eat-dog world?

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Quick and Easy: How to Manage Your Tasks with the Eisenhower Principle

Inloox

The Eisenhower Matrix was named after the former US president of the same name, Dwight D. Eisenhower, who is said to have developed this method and even taught it himself. To this day, the Eisenhower Principle is a proven and widely used tool for prioritizing personal tasks. The method is based on the concept of effectiveness. It is not about getting things done right but doing the right things first.

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Velocity. The Revolutionary Way to Measure in Scrum

Scrum.org

Almost everybody has heard of Scrum and no sooner do we learn of its existence, we hear about 'velocity'. But what is it and what part does it play in Scrum? Let's take a look. . Definition of Velocity. Let's start with a definition of velocity within the context of Scrum. I've deliberately broken this down into small phrases as each phrase deserves an explanation: Velocity is: The Amount of work.

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Forget everything you think you know about project management training

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project management training courses are everything you need only part of what you need to succeed in this job. We’re flipping the script. For too long, this profession has been all about getting the certification and ticking the box to say you’ve taken an exam. Let’s set the record straight about what it takes to build a successful project management career – which means having the skills to do the job and the confidence to work with senior executives without feeling like a secretary.

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Material Requirements Planning (MRP): A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

Manufacturing requires the right balance of many factors. One of the most important is the inventory—the materials and components needed for the manufacturing process. The more efficiently a company handles this process, the more profit they will find. To this end, the manufacturing industry developed material requirements planning (MRP) to improve inventory efficiency.

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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 specifics of how you deliver really doesn’t matter (to your executives)

Kiron Bondale

I’ve worked in the delivery space for thirty years. Over that time, I’ve seen delivery approaches rise and fall and wars about ways of working rage on. Frameworks, tooling, nomenclature, roles and rituals have changed, but one thing hasn’t. Most executives don’t care how you deliver as long as business objectives are met. The question they want answered is not which framework to pick but rather what they need to do to get their business results.

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15-Minute Sprint Hypothesis

Scrum.org

Being a Product Owner is tough. Having the accountability for maximising value can sometimes feel like a huge weight is on your shoulders and sometimes - it's hard to know where to begin. As a Scrum Master, you’re accountable for helping to establish empirical product planning – but how could you do that? Optilearn have created a visualisation to help.

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The Ultimate Project Manager Career Path Guide: How to Become a Senior Project Manager

Planio

Navigating the project manager career path can often feel like looking at a map without any compass directions. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, it turns out you’ve been holding it upside down the entire time. That’s because few organizations have processes, guidance, and support in place to take you from project manager to whatever comes next (senior project manager, product owner, lead, etc.).

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What Is Quality Planning & Why Is It Important?

ProjectManager.com

Projects are successful when they end on time and within budget. But if you don’t meet the quality expectations of your stakeholders, it doesn’t matter how fast you delivered—you failed. To avoid this, focus on quality planning. Create a quality plan before you start your project to consistently meet the expectations of your stakeholders. What Is Quality Planning?

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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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How To Talk About Risk And Have Everyone Listen (with Shashwati Roy)

The Digital Project Manager

The post How To Talk About Risk And Have Everyone Listen (with Shashwati Roy) appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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?? Adapt How You Lead for Agile Success — Johanna Rothman at the Agile Camp Berlin 2021

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Adapt How You Lead for Agile Success w/ Johanna Rothman — ACB21. Too many people say, “With agile, we don’t need no stinkin’ managers.” However, because managers create and refine the culture, modern managers create and refine the agile culture. Without modern management, any agile initiative will die. It’s time to invite managers to change their behaviors and create a real agile culture.

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5 Ways to Remove a Risk Entirely | Video

Online PM Courses

There are 6 (maybe 7) strategies for managing risk. But one is the most powerful of all, if you can make it work: removing a risk entirely. The post 5 Ways to Remove a Risk Entirely | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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2022 Online and In-Person Events for Project/Resource Managers and Industry Professionals

Epicflow Blog

Are you thinking of attending an event to gain new knowledge, find out recent trends in your industry, share your experience with colleagues, or network with leading experts in your industry? You are welcome to choose the one to attend next year: in 2022, there’s going to be a number of conferences, gatherings, symposia, and other events both on- and offline.

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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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The Ultimate Resource Forecasting Guide for Project Managers (2021 Updated)

Resource Guru

Resource forecasting in project management is much like a super-effective crystal ball. While it may not tell you when you should buy a lottery ticket, it can save you a lot of stress by estimating the project workload, the resources you need, and the best way to use them. Forecasting before a project kicks off is a way to ensure that you are prepared to go into your project appropriately staffed and are ready to respond when the unexpected occurs–which you can expect every time.

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Which Project Management Methodology is Right for Your Team?

Scoro

Different companies have different needs, and when it comes to individual projects, no two are alike. With so many project management methodologies to apply to your projects, it can be difficult to know exactly which one is right for your team. To help make it easier to pick the right one for your needs, we’ve created a guide that breaks down the most common project management methodologies used by modern businesses.

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3 Organizational Change Management Strategies That Make Growth Easy

Atlassian Blog

How does your team react when you announce a new change? They’re not likely to jump for joy. In fact, you’ll probably hear silence at first. That’s because our innate reaction to change is fear—it’s part of the fight-or-flight response.

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6 Biggest Challenges Facing the Professional Services Organizations in 2021

EasyProjects

Just like any other industry, professional services are facing a never-ending onslaught of challenges. Despite numerous opportunities for success, there are constant forces that act against companies in this sector. Along with other mounting issues in the economy and constantly changing business climate, organizations need to adapt to changes within their respective markets and internal demands.

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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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New Updates | Release 19 Summary

LiquidPlanner

Release 19 | July 28, 2021. We’re excited to share another round of updates centered around usability enhancements, and adding more muscle to reporting with advanced filtering options & the ability to export timesheets. Read on to learn more about the latest updates. In this release, our featured improvements are Dashboard & Advanced Filtering , Quick Add and Task Import.

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How to Pitch Project Management Software to Upper Management

Scoro

Although upper management always has the final say when it comes to identifying the tools that can streamline your workflow, it’s the people on the ground whose opinions really count. As the ones who suffer the inefficiencies of the current system daily, they know exactly what they will need to work more efficiently and effectively. But when it comes to actually pitching new project management software to upper management, what’s the best approach to take?

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How to claim PDUs after Leading SAFe (SA) training?

Agilemania

Assuming you have a certification with PMI, attending the Leading SAFe session entitles you to 15 PDUs for your PMP & PgMP, and here is how to claim them. Step-1: Login to your PMI account. Step-2: Navigate to the ‘New Class’ page. Alternately You can also access the ’New Class’ using the link [link]. Step-3: Fill in Agilemania as the Provider. Step-4: Key in Leading SAFe as the name of your course.

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Agile Asanas: Scrum Sprint Inputs and Outputs 2021 (Sprint I/O)(2)

Management Yogi

This is in continuation of Part – 1, which you can read by going to the below link.Agile Asanas: Scrum Sprint Inputs and Outputs 2021 (Sprint I/O) – Part 1[ This post is part of the Agile Asanas series. To read all posts in Agile Asanas series, use this link. ]I’ll strongly recommend that you read the Part – 1, before proceeding with this post. In the earlier part, we have discussed A brief on.

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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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How Online Proofing Leads to Easy Approvals

Function Point

Think about your current proofing process. It needs some work, doesn’t it? It’s okay. Though proofing is one of the most important aspects of an agency’s workflow, it’s really hard to do efficiently. Few parts of the marketing agency proofing process are within your control, often you’re waiting for the client to review files before signing off. As we’re all aware, this can slow down the project’s process.

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Which Project Management Methodology is Right for Your Team?

Scoro

Different companies have different needs, and when it comes to individual projects, no two are alike. With so many project management methodologies to apply to your projects, it can be difficult to know exactly which one is right for your team. To help make it easier to pick the right one for your needs, we’ve created a guide that breaks down the most common project management methodologies used by modern businesses.

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Locus of Blame, Elevate Agile, and Speaking with Authority

Leading Agile

Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Spotify. Soundcloud. RSS. This episode of SoundNotes is an interview with LeadingAgile CEO, Mike Cottmeyer who takes on 3 separate topics during the interview: 1. Locus of Blame (01:38). Things happen. They don’t always happen the way we want them to. You get a flat tire on the way to a job interview, your supplier is late resulting in a massive delay in your delivery of a project, there’s a pandemic

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