Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Project management in engineering involves a combination of engineering background and project management skills to be able to lead engineering projects toward successful completion. In addition to the inherent complexity of these projects, they are subjected to various challenges and risks, like supply chain challenges, equipment failure, etc. This guide will help you dive deeper into the nuances of engineering projects, learn the fundamentals of engineering project management, navigate its com

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2024

We often think of risk as a negative force, something to be avoided or mitigated. If you ask most middle managers what their main job is, a majority will reflect that they manage the flow of work to their people and manage the risks of the work. Project managers will cite the PMBOK’s Risk Management process as a core part of their discipline. We spend countless hours developing strategies to prevent bad outcomes, such as project failures, missed deadlines, and unmet expectations.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Projects live and die on many hills, but the one stakeholders are usually most passionate about is cost. Project cost management software is an essential tool from construction to IT and professional services. Having the right project cost software could differentiate between financial control or chaos. We review the best project costing software and rank them by key features, pricing and more.

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Green Project Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Beyond Buzzwords: How We’re Missing the Point of Sustainability I need to get something off my chest that has been bothering me. It is the misuse of the word sustainability. The word is at risk (it may be too late) of becoming yet another hollow buzzword, much like “agile” was in the early 2000s. The […] The post Beyond Buzzwords: How We’re Missing the Point of Sustainability appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By The PMO Squad October 30, 2024 Strategic planning is a pivotal moment for organizations, providing an opportunity to review, assess market conditions, and set a course for the coming year. It’s a time when leadership aligns on vision, goals, and key priorities. As strategic planning kicks off, it’s crucial for project delivery teams to come prepared with insights that will help shape the organization’s project delivery roadmap.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Professional services apply to a wide range of industries. The professional services industry is large and to better understand it, we define the term and provide examples of professional services firms. Along the way, we explore the key challenges to the professional services industry and even link to a few free templates for professional services firms to help those in those industries.

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Planio

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With factors including new stakeholders, technology systems, organizational politics, turbulent economics, and changing sponsor priorities, it’s easy to see why 41% of projects are classed as being highly complex. But even the most complex projects pale in comparison to so-called ‘wicked problems’ — problems and projects with their own unique characteristics, interdependencies, and no definitive right or wrong answer.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

With Guest Mathieu Maggi hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon: October 30, 2024 Join the “Inside Stories” podcast with Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Mathieu Maggi, a strategic program manager at a leading global automotive company. Mathieu shares his journey in managing complex projects and the company’s recent agile transformation. Discover how they overcame challenges, achieved faster time-to-market, and the critical role of mindset and stakeholder engagement in driving success.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Was unterscheidet eine Führungskraft von einem Scrum Master? Entscheidungen zu treffen. Scrum Master sind es gewohnt, Entscheidungen herbeizuführen, allerdings nicht unbedingt, selbst Entscheidungen zu treffen und die Konsequenzen zu tragen. Einige Beispiele für Entscheidungen, die Führungskräfte treffen müssen: Welcher Bewerber ist die richtige Ergänzung für das Unternehmen?

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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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Binfire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Businesses are under immense pressure to quickly deliver high-quality software. This urgency has fundamentally transformed quality assurance and testing approaches , driving a significant shift toward automation. As companies strive to meet tight deadlines without compromising on software quality, the reliance on test automation tools is becoming more critical than ever, reshaping industry standards and expectations.

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Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What are Business Transformation & Transformation Leadership? Tony Lockwood, author of The Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge tells us. The post The Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge Interview with Tony Lockwood appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Rick Lemieux October 30, 2024 Integrating pre- and post-assessment within cybersecurity awareness training is a strategic imperative that significantly enhances its effectiveness. By gauging employees’ baseline knowledge and behavioral tendencies before training, organizations can tailor their programs to address specific gaps and prioritize areas requiring focused attention.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Contexte L’utilisation d’un cadre de travail agile tel que Scrum rentre souvent en opposition avec les paradigmes présents dans les organisations. Il ne s’agit pas d’appliquer de nouvelles méthodes de gestion de projet pour faire un peu plus de la même chose, en un peu mieux ou un peu plus rapide mais de changement des modèles mentaux chez les protagonistes et de transformation de la vision de l’organisation du travail.

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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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Taskque

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Most businesses are currently working towards establishing a solid presence in the online world. In earlier times, managing business projects primarily focused on delivering results on time and within budget. In today’s digital business world, owners increasingly use cloud-based environments to manage projects. If you’re a business owner interested in building a secure project management workflow for your company, here are four key strategies that you should implement: 1.

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UPQODE

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In today’s digital era, establishing a compelling online presence is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. As we edge closer to 2025, the tools and platforms that help us build and maintain websites are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Wix has been a dominant force in the website builder market for years, celebrated for its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and a vast array of templates.

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Celoxis

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Discover how Celoxis’ project management software optimizes portfolio planning, prioritization & risk management, fostering strategic alignment and efficiency.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The journey is about listening, adapting, empowering, and inspiring teams and organisations to create impactful, resilient, and valuable products by fostering the right environment and practices. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Mastering Scrum is a journey towards collaboration, continuous improvement, and self-managing teams.

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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.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Out-of-Office (OOO) messages are more than just status updates—they are a courtesy that helps manage expectations and smooths out communication gaps. With the rise of flexible work schedules, remote work, and diverse leave policies, having a comprehensive collection of Out-of-Office (OOO) message templates for different scenarios can save time and ensure consistency.

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Management Yogi

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Certified In Practical Scaled Agile (CIPSA) is a very simple framework with hands-on applicability and full demonstrative usage of scaling using either Scrum or Kanban at the team level. In this post, I’ll outline the CIPSA Framework in a clock view.The CIPSA Framework ClockThe below figure informs the CIPSA Framework Clock, or simply, the CIPSA Clock.

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Celoxis

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Explore how PMO software like Celoxis boosts project portfolio management with powerful tools for planning, resources, and strategic business alignment.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Real Question We Should Be Asking About Agile Transformation The Real Question We Should Be Asking About Agile TransformationFrom 2022 to 2024, Digital Transformation (DT) spending in Western markets is projected to reach a staggering $6.3 trillion (IDC Research). Yet, despite this massive investment, failure rates hover around 84%, with no signs of improvement, according to IDC research.

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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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Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 27, 2024

What is it that makes people willing to follow you? This article is all about Personal Leadership. It's what inspires people day-by-day. The post How Personal Leadership Can Get You Better Project Results appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Binfire

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Trauma and addiction can leave deep scars, challenging an individual’s ability to experience joy and live a fulfilling life. Finding ways to recover is not just a matter of willpower; it’s about harnessing healthy strategies that promote emotional healing and resilience. Holistic approaches to recovery can offer light at the end of the tunnel, promising the return of laughter and happiness that seemed so elusive.

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Celoxis

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Maximize ROI with resource planning software. Streamline resource management, enhance efficiency & drive business success through strategic allocation.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How does Scrum HELP you? Is it truly helping? It’s supposed to! The Scrum Guide states that Scrum “helps people, teams, and organizations.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines “help” as “to make it possible or easier for someone to do something, by doing part of the work yourself or by providing advice, money, support, etc.” and “If something helps a difficult or painful situation, it improves it or makes it easier or less painful.

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