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The Dark side of Project Managers no one talks about

Celoxis

Project management is a crucial aspect of any organization that aims to achieve its goals and objectives. A project manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects within the allocated time and budget. However, the role of a project manager is not without its challenges, and there are some dark sides that are not commonly talked about.

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10 Reasons Why Teamwork Matters in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We know instinctively that it’s worth working together to get projects done. But when you have to convince others of the benefits of working together… well, it’s not always easy. Here are some clear and compelling reasons why it’s important to collaborate on projects. Teamwork makes the dream work isn’t just a corny saying!

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Transform Your Project Planning with ChatGPT: A How-To with Examples

MPUG

Introduction I’m sure by now you have heard the buzz, there is a new AI in town! A new chatbot has exploded on the scene, and the hype is like no other. But for die-hard followers of MPUG, you’ve read about project chatbots years ago here on MPUG: Rise of the Project Bots. In that article, I explored what a project bot would look like, and the implications of such a tool for Microsoft Project planners and all planners alike.

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What Does Being a Cross-Functional Team in Scrum Mean?

Scrum.org

A central feature of the Scrum framework is the concept of a cross-functional team. But what exactly is cross-functionality, and how is it beneficial? Let's explore this topic in an agile software development context. Traditional project management approaches often organize teams based on specialized roles and responsibilities. You have developers who write code, testers who ensure quality, designers who create user interfaces, etc.

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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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A creativity explosion?

Musings on Project Management

There are endless headlines and debates about the downside of the A.I. revolution that is (likely) coming, some of which is upon us. Since most project people are knowledge workers or skilled trades workers, the seeming threat of A.I. job replacement is always just hanging a bit off stage-left.

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Milestone-Kanban: A Hybrid Project Scheduling Technique

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker The Milestone-Kanban Schedule (MKS) is a hybrid project scheduling and management technique that combines traditional and agile best practices. The technique is well-suited for simple and complicated projects where the required deliverables are clear, but the time and effort needed to create them are not. It embraces iterative planning, uses milestones to establish a project roadmap, a Kanban board to manage the work, and stand-up meetings to track progress.

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How to Write a Health & Safety Plan for Your Project | Video

Online PM Courses

Health & Safety is another responsibility for a Project Manager. If you need one, how do you write a Health & Safety Plan for Your Project? The post How to Write a Health & Safety Plan for Your Project | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Beyond Traditional Metrics: Why Adaptive KPIs are the Future of Project Management

PM Times

In a recent engagement with a government client, I came across an intriguing yet common conundrum regarding the enforcement of KPIs. Individual projects within their diverse portfolio were flagged ‘red’, signalling they were off course, yet the overall portfolio surprisingly reflected a ‘green’ status, implying smooth operations.

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Is the IBM IT Project Manager Certificate worth it?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Note: The IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate opens for enrolment on 30 June 2023. I have pre-registered to take the course, so I’ll update this article later with my experiences. Are you considering the IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate ? I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager, and those courses helped me understand the skills, tools and techniques required to succeed leading projects.

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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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Monday.com Gantt Chart: How to Make a Gantt Chart With Monday.com

ProjectManager.com

If you’re working in project management, then you know about Monday.com. You’re probably getting a ton of online ads. The company has invested a ton of money in its marketing to people working on projects. But is there a Monday Gantt chart? Let’s take a look at this popular project management software and see if it delivers on one of the most essential project management tools.

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How Poor Facilitation Of The Scrum Events Can Cause Zombie Scrum

Scrum.org

In the past years, Johannes Schartau, Christiaan Verwijs, and I wrote many articles on Zombie Scrum. Heck, we even wrote a complete Zombie Scrum Survival Guide ! I’d like to believe that since our book, Zombie Scrum completely disappeared. That it’s something we can now all laugh about and has become this silly way of working we only know from the dark old days.

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Emergent methods

Musings on Project Management

The influence of A.I. on project methodologies and process steps is yet to be defined, practised widely, and understood in the context of what most of think of when we think of project methods and processes, skills, risks, and predictable and planned outcomes.And so, we are told to brace for emergent outcomes, not entirely predictable at the outset.

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? This article is for you! You’ll learn: What job titles to look for once you graduate What industries you can work in What you can expect to earn How to transition from another industry via a degree Lots more!

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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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General Conditions in Construction: Definitions & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

The general contractor is responsible for all the construction contracting activities that occur on a construction site. These professional services range from supervising the site and the work being done to ensuring that work is carried out safely. These general conditions in construction are varied and costly. If you’re a general contractor working in construction project management, you’ll need to know about general conditions.

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Scrum: An Evidence-Based Management Approach

Scrum.org

How to Problem Solve with a Professional Scrum Master In today's rapidly changing and complex business environment, the need for an evidence-based, flexible strategy is paramount. At Agile-ity , we offer guidance through this complex landscape with Scrum's evidence-based management approach — a strategy built on empirical observation, experience, and continuous adaptation.

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Don’t Risk Being Left Behind: Understand the July 2023 Changes to the CAPM Exam Now!

Online PM Courses

The CAPM is PMI’s entry-level certification for Project Managers. So, PMI's big 2023 revision to the exam syllabus is an important event. The post Don’t Risk Being Left Behind: Understand the July 2023 Changes to the CAPM Exam Now! appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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10 Simple Tips for Better Meeting Minutes

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Meeting minutes help with communication at work — they ensure people have a common understanding of what the meeting was about and what they should be doing next. In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 simple tips for taking effective meeting minutes. Why bother with minutes? Minutes are particularly helpful for formal meetings like Project Boards as they serve as a permanent record of the discussion and the decisions that were taken.

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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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Everyday Agile Practices

Project Management Essentials

Agile seems like a mystery to many. It has an unfamiliar vocabulary and practices. To outsiders, it feels like an exclusive club. However, when we step back and inspect agile, we see that it follows common, recognizable patterns from our daily lives. Imagine it is Thursday evening. Your family is planning the upcoming weekend. There is a fixed amount of time and many things to do.

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Scrum: The Goldilocks Agile Framework

Scrum.org

In the agile world, Scrum stands out as a Goldilocks framework. Scrum strikes a delicate balance, providing enough structure to guide teams without stifling their creativity and adaptability. Unlike traditional project management methodologies with rigid processes and exhaustive documentation, Scrum empowers teams to find what works best in their unique environments.

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12 Ways In Which Agency Recruiters Can Boost Their Productivity and Ensure Business Growth

Productivity Land

Being an agency recruiter is not easy. With tight deadlines, demanding clients, and the pressure to find the perfect candidate, finding ways to boost productivity and ensure business growth is essential. In this article, we will explore 12 innovative strategies that can help agency recruiters enhance their efficiency, streamline their processes, and achieve outstanding results.

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Radical Simplification: Letting go to Let-in

The IIL Blog

By Deepak Bansal <This article is inspired from David Whtye’s life and his reflections called, “ Beginning. “> “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” — Confucius. Simplification starts with a deeper wish for a new beginning. Whether it’s a journey of personal change, or organizational transformation, we want to let go of old because it has expired its time and not serving us anymore.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a PMO in Your Business

WorkOtter

Think about the growth trajectory of a successful business. In the beginning, you can do everything yourself. As you grow, things get hectic. You need other people to work on projects to free up your time. Then you grow and things get even more hectic. All of a sudden, you need project managers to manage the projects that other people are working on.

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Forecasting in a VUCA world

Scrum.org

Answering the question, “when will it be done?” in the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environments that agile was designed for has always been problematic. Afterall, the future is unknown. And yet, we are still expected to provide an answer. Many techniques and fads have emerged from the agile community to try and help teams provide some sort of answer, despite all of the uncertainty and unpredictability.

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How to Focus at Work in a World Full of Distractions?

Productivity Land

In today’s world, it can be difficult to focus on work when there are so many distractions around us. Whether it’s phone notifications, emails, or social media pullings, we’re constantly bombarded with information and tasks that can make focusing on one task difficult. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to help you stay focused on your work and increase your productivity.

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The Courage to Try Something Old – Use Cases

PM Times

There are many articles about project management trends for 2023. Among the common threads are a focus on AI and more automated PM tools. There are also contradictory trends like workers returning to the office or continuing to work from home. What I find most interesting, though, is that many of the trends have been […] The post The Courage to Try Something Old – Use Cases appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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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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Review Project, Programme and Portfolio Governance

Henny Portman

The book Project, Programme and portfolio governance (P3G), by Ross Garland and Adrian Morey is a comprehensive and practical guide to realize optimum outcomes and benefits characterized by: Right decisions at the right time Right people in the right roles Right accountabilities, responsibilities and delegated authority Right structure Right information.

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How Developers can support Inspection. (21)

Scrum.org

Scrum is founded on empirical process control, and inspection is one of the three pillars. Each of the Scrum accountabilities participates in one or more inspections. If you feel that there are undesired variances for any aspect of your initiative, think about who could best initiate an inspection. Inspection is about detecting undesirable variances in progressing towards agreed goals.

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5 Time Tracking Methods to Streamline Business Workflows

Productivity Land

Are you looking for ways to streamline your business workflows? Time tracking is a great way to do just that. With the right time tracking methods in place, you can keep track of how long it takes to complete tasks, identify areas of improvement, and ensure that employees are productive. But which time tracking method should you use? There are plenty available, and in this article, we’ll discuss five popular methods that can help you streamline your business processes.