Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Innovations, economic uncertainty, construction workforce shortages, and other factors have forced building companies to change the way they work and deliver their projects. Read further to learn what construction trends are going to shape the industry in 2024, and how it’s expected to address current challenges and ensure sustainable growth.

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2024 Construction Technical Review Sustainability 58

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2018

Likely with good intention, since it is culture that enables groups of talented but different people to come together in a way that allows a project to be completed, a team to grow and success to be sustained. Another popular word that gets tossed around often is innovation. What Is Innovation? What Is Culture?

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Innovation Technical Review Software Review Leadership 252

The IIL Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Building a culture of continuous improvement enhances service delivery and empowers your teams to innovate and excel. This stagnation can result in outdated practices that fail to meet evolving business needs and technological advancements. There will also be an impact on employee morale. So, standing still is not an option.

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Technical Review Process Sustainability Lean 78

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Short-term Wins over Long-term Value : The focus on velocity could lead teams to prioritize work that will ‘score points’ now at the expense of activities that contribute to long-term success and value creation, such as refactoring or tackling technical debt.

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Sustainability Technical Review Innovation SCRUM 241

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Scrum’s fast-feedback-loop approach to risk mitigation, for example, during the Daily Scrum or Sprint Review, avoids loss aversion or falling victim to the sunk cost fallacy. Scrum fosters a sustainable pace of work, encouraging teams to focus on delivering value rather than merely being busy; it is about outcome, not output.

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SCRUM Technical Review Innovation Sustainability 167

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count.

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PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 362

Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

TL; DR: Agile Laws in Software Development On many occasions, working with agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. In a remote working situation, to make matters worse, there is a compound effect due to the increased communication overhead.

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Agile Technical Review Sustainability Software Engineering 184

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Is your smartphone really that intelligent or is it just an example of advanced technology? Not that there’s anything wrong with being technologically advanced. Smart manufacturing is the same thing; it’s a way to produce better with emerging technologies. Would you want to give up the advantages of your smartphone?

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Manufacturing Artificial Inteligence Software Review Technical Review 369

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, in our rapidly evolving business landscape, sticking rigidly to traditional Scrum by the book could be a straightjacket stifling innovation, user focus, and adaptability. Enhancing Scrum to consider these elements allows for a more holistic approach to solving customer problems sustainably.

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SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 157

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It has been applied to non-software products that seek to drive forward with innovation and have a level of uncertainty, such as computers, motor vehicles, medical devices, food, clothing, music and more; and it’s also being used in other types of projects that need a more responsive and fast-paced production schedule , such as marketing.

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Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 504

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

Improved Adaptability and Flexibility: The business landscape is continually evolving, with rapid changes in markets, technology, and consumer behavior. Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement: EBM inherently encourages experimentation and feedback, key components of an innovative organizational culture.

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Sustainability Technical Review Innovation Leadership 185

MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the dynamic world of engineering project management, cost improvement is not merely a necessity but the lifeblood of sustainable success. This article offers a review of some multifaceted approaches of various cost improvement strategies , from immediate actions to long-term frameworks.

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Artificial Inteligence Manufacturing Technical Review Engineering 111

Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How can we benefit from new technological developments? This can be done through training to expand skills, process optimization or the use of new technologies. In this way, a holistic strategy can be developed that enables sustainable success. Think about how you can use current trends or developments to your advantage.

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Development Team Review 100

International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

When the emergency fades, people too often return to traditional command-and-control innovation until the next crisis arises. Companies can sustain their agility by taking three key steps. So why not capitalize on times when Agile innovations are highly successful to make the business system itself more agile? Darrell Rigby.

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Sustainability Agile Retail Technical Review 52

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 3, 2020

When I was approached by our blog team to contribute an article for Women in Tech Week, I knew immediately what my contribution would be. Today, Jen brings her customer experience lens to product development, where she works on exciting product innovations for the future of the company. .

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Sustainability Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 129

Henny Portman

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The book is organized into four parts: Building on lean-agile foundations – mastering the basics, attending to our value-streams – prioritize improvements by their value-added impact, achieving lean-agile and VSM mastery – for product-oriented business transformations and driving sustainable transformation – strategies to achieve lean-agile mastery.

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Lean Technical Review Agile Sustainability 52

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

By plotting these factors and the corresponding value offered by the company and its competitors on the canvas, businesses can gain insights into their competitive positioning and identify areas where they can innovate and differentiate themselves. known for its innovative products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Value: High.

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Technical Review Innovation Sustainability Retail 105

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Best for: Innovative products, premium goods, or industries where differentiation and customer experience are crucial (e.g., Discourages competitors from entering the market due to low margins. This strategy aims to maximize revenue from early adopters paying a premium for the latest technology or exclusive features.

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Technical Review Transportation 2024 Software Review 191

Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. If you’re ready to accelerate innovation, follow these steps: Idea generation: What is the specific market need or problem that your business aims to solve?

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Innovation Process Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 36

Project Pulse Journal

MAY 13, 2024

These goals often include optimizing cost efficiency, guaranteeing high quality and reliability of supplies, managing risks related to supply chain disruptions, and adhering to sustainability and ethical sourcing standards. Manage and Review Procurement Performance : Oversee the procurement process and evaluate outcomes.

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Technical Review Sustainability Risk Management Innovation 52

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most exciting outcomes of Scrum being adopted by a team is innovation. Broadly that is described as innovation. Innovation around the team's working practices. Innovation in the product and in the case of the following interview, innovation in the broader context of climate change.

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SCRUM Sustainability Infrastructure Technical Review 184

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

Encouraging self-management and promoting a culture of collective problem-solving can lead to a more independent, motivated, and innovative team. By encouraging self-organization, the Scrum Master empowers the team members to take ownership of their work and find innovative solutions to obstacles that arise.

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SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Innovation 145

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage. This enhances long-term profitability and sustainability.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Manufacturing 98

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having an effective innovation strategy is crucial for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve and unleash their full potential. Organizations that fail to innovate risk falling behind their competitors and losing their market share.

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Innovation Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 36

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These striking innovations, which look like toys, are the facade of a profound shift in the industrial paradigm based on speed of change, open-source, decentralization, and composability. Changing a traditional production tool is long and difficult, generating high costs, hindering innovation, and causing loss of economic opportunities.

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Agile Manufacturing Technical Review Aerospace 155

Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Due to poor project performance, $99 million is wasted for every $1 billion invested. To improve their project management practices, C-levels at HHI developed a sustainable management policy. Management at HHI has developed an improvement plan with quality and technology as their top priorities. billion in revenue by 2022.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

billion due to the pandemic. . For example, Russia is going to reduce military spending by 5% due to the pandemic’s negative consequences. The aeronautical dimension, being part of the aerospace ecosystem that belongs to the Defence industry, is hard-hit by the 50% drop in turnover due to the pandemic restrictions.

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2021 Technical Review Aerospace Transportation 98

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations. Feedback Loops – Incorporate regular meetings to review and adapt your workflow based on feedback. Columns might include "Ideation," "Design," "Approval," "Execution," and "Review."

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Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Wrike

JULY 7, 2023

The role of sustainability has evolved beyond being a mere buzzword. A sustainable operations strategy not only helps companies reduce their environmental impact but also drives efficiency, enhances social responsibility, and improves overall economic viability.

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Sustainability Underperforming Technical Team Energy Technical Review 36

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Adopting this learning stance allows organizations to pivot quickly, innovate, and remain competitive and viable. What Is Transformation Strategy? Holistic change. Data-driven decisions.

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Technical Review Sustainability Agile Initiating 177

The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

The concept is particularly useful in the context of technology companies but can be applied more broadly. The framework has bee applied most notably to high tech firms becasue it it there that digital influences, and thus rapid change, are most pronounced.

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Technical Review Retail Sustainability Influencer 52

Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

This is where the amalgamation of technology and security comes into play, offering a powerful solution to effectively navigate the risks and uncertainties. It involves the integration of people, processes, and technology to create a comprehensive framework that enables effective risk management.

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Technical Review Risk Management Artificial Inteligence Risk 36

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

We embrace new ideas and technologies that allow us to adapt and innovate in an ever-evolving landscape. Prioritizing the company’s and its people’s health, ensures a sustainable and supportive working environment, fostering creativity, productivity, and employee satisfaction. To be reviewed and updated

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Leadership Technical Review Lean Sustainability 191

Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Innovation has become a key driver for success and growth. However, many businesses struggle to spark innovation and devise a creative strategy. Successful companies understand that innovation is a critical component of staying relevant and staying ahead of the competition.

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Innovation Artificial Inteligence Sustainability Technical Review 36

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, industries across the globe are embracing digital transformation to stay ahead of the competition and deliver innovative solutions to their clients. By leveraging digital technologies, AEC companies can gain a competitive edge and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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Innovation Construction Energy Technical Review 36

Productivity Land

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Have you ever imagined stepping into a world where traditional finance meets cutting-edge technology, and the potential for financial success knows no bounds? Get ready to explore a world where innovation reigns supreme, regulations evolve constantly, and incredible opportunities await.

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2023 Technical Review Finance Innovation 52

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Innovation has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Many turn to technology and data-driven approaches, but one key driver of innovation often gets overlooked – creativity. Understanding the Role of Creativity in Innovation Creativity is the fuel that powers innovation.

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