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Navigating Project Control: Mapping Dependencies and Avoiding Bottlenecks

PM Times

Project dependencies come into existence when one task in a project is dependent on the other, a project shares the same resources for a task, and some constraints can impact the task progress in a project. To be honest, almost every project has the above three factors present. There is a flow of tasks […] The post Navigating Project Control: Mapping Dependencies and Avoiding Bottlenecks appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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How to manage creative projects: Tips for agencies & designers

Planio

While “creativity” is often treated as some ethereal quality that materializes when you least expect it, the truth is that creativity cannot exist without order, structure, and planning. Unfortunately, there’s almost always a push and pull between creative teams and project managers. Full-blooded “creatives” want freedom to explore, ideate, and come up with unique ideas.

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How do you use CAPM to become a PMP?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

So you’re already a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®? Congratulations! Now you might be thinking of moving on in your career to earn the Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation. The good news is that your CAPM studies and exam experience will help you get there faster. If you’re ready to take the next step, let me explain how to use your CAPM credential to fast-track your way to passing the PMP exam.

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IPM Day 2024: 20 Years of Recognizing Project Managers for their Outstanding Contributions to the World

The IIL Blog

By E. LaVerne Johnson Founder, President, and CEO A look back at the history, impact, and evolution of International Project Management Day, and what lies ahead for the profession. What is IPM Day and Why It Matters The International Project Management Day (IPM Day) is our way of giving back. We set aside the first Thursday in November each year to recognize the great work that project managers do every day all over the world.

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Prepare Now: 2025's Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce

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 to Make a Change Management Communication Plan

ProjectManager.com

Change is inevitable, but successful change requires management, communication and planning. Change management communication is a key process to ensure that change is implemented properly by making sure everyone understands that change. The change management communication plan facilitates change management communication. Learn how to write a change management communication plan and get a free template to ensure it’s thorough to successfully deliver change.

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Rebel PMO: How to claim your seat at the strategic table

WorkOtter

Creating a strategic PMO doesn’t require rebellion, here are some steps to take to bridge the gap between project management tactics and company goals. Project managers (PMs) and the leaders in the Project Management Office (PMO) are crucial resources in any efficient business. Managing day-to-day operations requires PMs to track multiple deadlines, milestones, expenses, and resources.

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Confident Meetings Management: A Masterclass

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whatever the size of the projects you manage, you have to have meetings. And being the person who confidently chairs a meeting that is useful, finishes on time and that has people smiling (even at the end) is a way to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd. How many meetings have you sat in, wondering why you are even there? Or have you watched as a chair struggled to assert leadership and direct the conversation?

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Critical Thinking is a Critical Success Factor

PM Times

Critical thinking is a process for making judgments and decisions. It applies analysis and evaluation to decide if information makes sense. Scenario Imagine a scenario in which a convincing speaker argues for prioritizing projects in a certain way. She is in a position to make a unilateral decision or to influence enough people to […] The post Critical Thinking is a Critical Success Factor appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Preparing for the PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam: Using Sample Questions

The IIL Blog

By Ed Lively, PMP, CSM, CSPO, MCITP July 10, 2024 You’ve decided to take the Project Management Professional (PMP ® ) examination. Maybe you are new to project management, or you’ve spent the last eight years working on projects. Perhaps your organization is now requiring you to have the PMP certification or you’re motivated to become a professional project manager.

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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.

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Field Service Management: Key Areas, Challenges & Tools

ProjectManager.com

Work isn’t only performed in an office, and field service is an example of this. For example, a contractor works on one’s home or a professional services firm installs a new system in a client’s office. Field service management is a process to deliver customer satisfaction and service provider efficiency. Before explaining that, let’s make sure we’re clear on field service and field service management.

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11 Project management skills employers expect you to have

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Let's say that we’re almost at the end of the quarter and you’re thinking what a great year it’s been so far at work. Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development in the months ahead… and there’s a lot of choice. I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed.

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AI as a Scrum Team Member

Scrum.org

Image Every Scrum Team wishes they had time each Sprint to accomplish more. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), teams can get that time back and become more effective. AI is revolutionizing various industries, and its potential to enhance how people and teams work is becoming increasingly evident. The term “co-pilot” used most often by Microsoft is a great one as it lends a competent “right-hand” to enhance the abilities of a professional.

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Is your enterprise Agile?

Musings on Project Management

Applying agile methodology in your software project? Good! Working for an organization large enough to be called an 'enterprise'? Probably that's good.Why so?Access to resources is the main reason. You may have heard that agile is all about small self-directing teams -- yes, that's part of the doctrine. But how many teams are needed for your project?

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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RATP Group ADO-IE Case Study: Streamlining Project and Resource Management in the Global Transportation Sector

Ganttic

With a presence in 15 countries and on 5 continents, RATP Group is the world’s third-largest urban transport operator and has been a historic operator in the Parisian transportation sector for over 70 years. If you’ve ever ridden the famous red double-decker buses in London, commuted in Paris by subway, or toured Tuscany by railway, then you’re already familiar with some of their work.

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10 Career-limiting mistakes to avoid

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I write a lot about how to be better at your job, how to excel at interview , how to improve your skills and so on, and I interview a lot of experts who talk about those kinds of things. Today I want to talk about the opposite: what you should avoid doing at work. I've seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. It's not nice to watch, and I hope it doesn't happen to you.

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Project Work in Scrum: Transitioning from Project Management to Collaborative Team Effort (From PM to PSM 19)

Scrum.org

The Project Work Performance Domain in traditional project management focuses on processes, resource management, and fostering a learning environment. For a project manager transitioning to a Scrum Master, it's important to understand how these elements translate into a Scrum context, where collaboration, team effort, and adaptability are key. Potential dangers for project Managers, just picking out two from my experiences Sole Responsibility for Project Work: As a project manager, there's a ten

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Software: Is it ever Done?

Musings on Project Management

The software is never done!Certainly not news; and certainly not profound to any engineer, coder, or PM working in the software industry, writing apps, or supporting software enabled devices.Users have come to expect routine and regular updates to all things software.Ooops, not so fast!What about the automobile industry?Traditionally: the car is done!

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

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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Work Breakdown Structure vs. Project Schedule

Velociteach

In the world of project management, the right tools can make all the difference between success and failure. How do you ensure that every task is accounted for and that your project stays on track? This is where essential project management tools come into play. Two of the most fundamental tools in a project manager’s […] The post Work Breakdown Structure vs.

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What Makes a Good Leader?

The IIL Blog

By Sophie Hussey July 10, 2024 You can be a leader without being a manager, as leadership and management are distinct roles. Most people have had a manager who was also a leader. This person kept you motivated effortlessly, informed you appropriately, inspired you, and helped you develop. Most people have also had a manager who could, to put it politely, use some personal development time.

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You can't skip Refinement

Scrum.org

Some teams think that if they skip refinement, they're saving time, but that's not true at all. Teams must understand what is needed before they can deliver value. Refinement will happen. It's just a matter of whether it will be done in Sprint Planning, during the Sprint, or whether you will do it in advance of the Sprint as part of regular, planned refinement activities.

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Realtime Resource Planning and Optimization: How to Make Your Project a Success

Online PM Courses

There are many reasons why projects fail. One that many organizations underestimate is resourcing. So, let's take a look! The post Realtime Resource Planning and Optimization: How to Make Your Project a Success appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Building Your BI Strategy: How to Choose a Solution That Scales and Delivers

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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How to Plan and Manage Project and Resource Calendars with GanttPRO: 30-Minute Intervals

GanttPRO Project Management

Project planning and workload management in GanttPRO will become more flexible and convenient for you. With this release, we introduce a 30-minute step in project and resource calendars. Previously, the […] The post How to Plan and Manage Project and Resource Calendars with GanttPRO: 30-Minute Intervals first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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Release | Jira Integration

LiquidPlanner

Latest Release | July 10, 2024 Major news for all of you working in the Atlassian ecosystem: LiquidPlanner now integrates with Jira. That means project managers can now connect the two and pull their Jira projects into the scheduled collection for prioritization, forecasting, and scenario modeling. How does it work? The scheduling algorithm uses the Jira time remaining field to calculate start and finish dates.

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Product Backlog is Not. Product Backlog is.

Scrum.org

In Scrum, the Product Backlog is a vital tool for managing work and delivering value to stakeholders. Despite its importance, there are often misconceptions about what the Product Backlog actually is and how it should be used. Misunderstanding the product backlog can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities to deliver value to customers. This blog aims to dispel these misconceptions by exploring what the Product Backlog is not and what it truly is, providing clarity and enhancing its effe

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Top AI Interview Questions (and Answers) for 2024

Teamweek

Given the hype over AI technology, it’s easy to forget that behind every bot lies a human brain. And with 50% of companies reporting difficulties sourcing vital AI skills , algorithm architects are precious. The global AI market is currently growing by 28% annually , and over 60% of large companies already use AI in everyday operations, meaning employees with top AI skills are only becoming more valuable in the talent market.

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How AI Enables Success for PMO and Strategic Portfolio Management Leaders Like You

In today’s rapidly evolving digital business landscape, Portfolio Management Offices (PMOs) and project & portfolio leaders face a multitude of complex challenges, including orchestrating enterprise change; prioritizing and executing on cross-functional investments; and the need for faster, data-driven decision-making. The exponential growth of AI and its new applications is a game-changer.