Green Project Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The word is at risk (it may be too late) of becoming yet another hollow buzzword, much like “agile” was in the early 2000s. Thought Leadership on Sustainability and Project Management. It is the misuse of the word sustainability.

Sustainability 369

Sustainability Leadership Risk Management Agile 369

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

Mike was a functional project manager in an organization where I managed a PMO. But his projects were trending in the wrong direction and his manager was not happy with Mike's performance. In a one-on-one meeting, I asked Mike how he was identifying, analyzing, and managing his risks. Frankly, he did not know how.

Risk Management 459

Risk Management Risk Underperforming Technical Team PMI 459

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Organizations are continually looking for leadership team that’s experienced in business process management (BPM). Let’s look at business process improvement (BPI), define it, explore strategies and then note the business and project management tools that can help implement and analyze progress in your company.

Process 418

Process Technical Review Software Review Manufacturing 418

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 14, 2025

Organizations that manage multiple projects need to understand the project prioritization scoring model. Without a project scoring matrix to help them select the projects that align with their business goals and when to implement them, theyre not managing but leaving everything to fate. Thats when project management software is needed.

Development Team Review 370

Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Risk Management 370

Binfire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Just like project managers prepare for unforeseen risks in their professional endeavors, wedding planners and couples must anticipate and manage potential issues that could arise before or during the big day. Here’s how you can identify, assess, and manage risks in wedding planning.

Risk Management 131

Risk Management Risk Planning Logistics 131

ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2024

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. Then we’ll explore the key areas of field service management, its challenges and the team that executes field service.

Transportation 443

Transportation Manufacturing Technical Support Engineering 443

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 26, 2022

Project management is a field that is becoming increasingly valued within both large and small organizations – our project management training has never been so much in demand! Companies tend to adopt a project management method such as PRINCE2® to ensure that everyone works to the same framework. So what are the differences?

Leadership 388

Leadership 2005 2012 Prince2 388

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. But I think project leadership is more than these principles. It’s an attitude.

Leadership 320

Leadership Executing Innovation Defining 320

ProjectManager.com

JULY 10, 2024

Of course, a change champion isn’t the whole picture in a change management process, but they’re vital for change. For those unfamiliar with what a change champion is, first, we’ll define the terms and then explain their importance in organizational change management. They need a change champion to help them make that change.

Change Management 466

Change Management Executing Monitoring Planning 466

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2024

In business, it can be due to risks to the company or just not wanting to change the way things have always been done. In that case, project management software will help facilitate the change and get everyone on board. In that case, project management software will help facilitate the change and get everyone on board.

Software Review 458

Software Review Construction Change Management Controlling 458

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Project managers who want to move more into a strategic delivery role dont always have that many choices. Career paths tend to lean towards larger, more complex and more strategically important projects, or program management. Have you thought about moving into portfolio management? What does a portfolio manager do?

Certification 275

Certification PMO Prince2 Leadership 275

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value. Proactive Risk Management: Exceptional Scrum Masters possess the foresight to identify potential risks before they become issues.

SCRUM 202

SCRUM 2024 Certification Risk Management 202

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mastering Scrum is a journey towards collaboration, continuous improvement, and self-managing teams. This path enhances the efficacy of the Scrum framework and cultivates essential leadership qualities, making it a critical step for anyone aspiring to lead successfully in today's dynamic environments.

Leadership 132

Leadership SCRUM 2024 Sustainability 132

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Whether managing a project or working to understand, analyze and improve the steps involved in a business process to achieve a specific goal, decisions need to be made. Once that course of action is clear, then project management software needs to be applied to schedule the tasks that will get one from where they are to where they want to be.

Process 370

Process Risk Management Budget Risk 370

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I've seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. Lots of senior managers. There is a reason that project management has a code of ethics. If you need to handover work to your manager , then make sure you're doing that quickly and with all the relevant details. He seemed keen and we set up a meeting.

Underperforming Technical Team 301

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 301

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 6, 2025

Some people believe cross-functional teams can be very productive, given they have clear governance, accountability, specific goals, suitable project management tools , as well as the organization to invest in and prioritize their success. Here are key strategies to successfully manage a cross-functional team.

Software Review 370

Software Review Innovation Defining Risk Management 370

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I am reminded of the zombie movie each time I have a discussion about project management versus project leadership. Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective.

Leadership 488

Leadership Influencer PMO Risk Management 488

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

There are internal stakeholders, such as team members, executives, project or product managers, designers, researchers and salespeople. The salience model in project management is a way to manage stakeholders appropriately. What Is the Salience Model in Project Management? The salience model is a tool that can help.

Influencer 370

Influencer Governance Government Defining 370

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

I asked 570 project managers these questions (and more) to find out what life is like in 2024 for project managers leading multiple projects, to follow on from my research on the same topic in 2022. This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level. So no change there.

2024 318

2024 PMO Governance Government 318

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

. & Judith W Umlas October 23, 2024 THE NEED FOR PROJECT KINDNESS PRACTICES When was the last time you opened a project management textbook that included a section on demonstrating kindness during project management leadership? Have you heard speakers lecturing on project management discussing leadership kindness?

Leadership 78

Leadership 2024 Energy Construction 78

Scrum.org

MAY 3, 2024

Leadership is not always a static trait assigned to a single individual who directs and dictates from a place of established authority. Instead, in modern workplaces' VUCA or BANI arenas, leadership often emerges fluidly, tailored to specific situations and needs. The essence of this leadership style is its flexibility.

Leadership 213

Leadership Innovation Initiating Influencer 213

Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2025

For example, a project manager under constant pressure from top executives might push their team to meet unrealistic deadlines without considering the risk of burnout. Traditional leadership models often focused on authority, discipline, and hierarchy rather than emotional considerations. What do you think?

Leadership 89

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Energy Executing 89

The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner July 24, 2024 The future of project management must have a balance between the tactical and strategic focus, in addition to a balance between digital and human. Q1) Based on your observation, what are the challenges facing project management now? Project Management (PM) 4.0

Sustainability 158

Sustainability Innovation Governance Government 158

The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder, DVMS Institute July 24, 2024 Cybersecurity project managers manage risk and threats in cybersecurity projects. Benefits of Effective Project Management in Cyber Security Risk Management Effective project management can benefit organizations in the cybersecurity risk management industry.

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Risk 2015 Governance 78

Inloox

DECEMBER 4, 2024

I have interviewed our own project management specialists, Dr. Andreas Tremel and Dr. Tiziano Panico to get them to share their wisdom on what matters in project management in 2025. Agility requires strong leadership with a clear goal - everything else is philosophy.

2025 130

2025 Infrastructure Technical Review Software Review 130

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Product Managers and Product Owners frequently have to balance market needs, user experience, customer outcomes, and technical feasibility. People who own or manage a product are often not fully equipped to handle the financial aspects of product development. To see more on customer value, please visit my other blog posts.

Agile 214

Agile Technical Review Software Review Budget 214

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

Certification 476

Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI 476

Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2024

The digital revolution, a globalized economy, and a shifting social paradigm demand a leadership approach that is both innovative and grounded in reality. This is where Evidence-Based Leadership (EBL) comes into play. Why Do We Need Evidence-Based Leadership?

Leadership 202

Leadership Retail 2024 Innovation 202

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In our annual global survey , one in five (21 percent) respondents say they are using AI always or often in project management. For project professionals, we recommend exploring AI tools by first understanding what project tasks and deliverables can be automated easily and without risk.

ChatGPT 482

ChatGPT Generative AI Artificial Inteligence PMI 482

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

What is the future of project management? Let’s look ahead and see what the next 10 years will bring for project management software, jobs, and the role itself. Does Project Management Have a Future? So will we need ‘professional’ project managers in the future? People who just do managing projects?

2020 523

2020 Technical Review 2027 2030 523

The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By Luigi Morsa and Richard Maltzman Introduction Lets start with a basic definition: Project management tools simplify everything from project planning to collaboration, helping meeting deadlines and deliver a more refined finished project [1]. Thats the good news. The bad news is that this complicates the decision on which to choose.

Artificial Inteligence 78

Artificial Inteligence Leadership Software Review 2024 78

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

What qualifications do you need to land a project management job? What Are Project Management Qualifications? Being qualified for a position as a project manager means you have the skills, experience and temperament for the job. Qualified project managers need the right tools for the job. Thanks for watching!

Certification 370

Certification Leadership Risk Management Budget 370

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

The project manager is on the ground, running the team and keeping the daily operations of a project running smoothly. But who looks after the project manager? In project management, that position is called a project director. Project management tends to be a hierarchical methodology that has numerous tiers of command.

Finance 426

Finance Technical Review Monitoring Software Review 426

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. These principles, presented in no particular order, acknowledge the dynamic nature of leadership. We proactively manage risk by validating assumptions through direct engagement with customers.

Leadership 220

Leadership Technical Review Lean Sustainability 220

Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2024

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the shift from intuition-based decision-making to innovation-driven leadership is not just beneficial—it's essential. Why the Pivot is Necessary Traditional leadership often relies on gut instincts and personal experiences.

Innovation 188

Innovation Leadership 2024 Retail 188

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

Where is artificial intelligence taking project management? AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. The impacts of artificial intelligence in project management. PWC predicts that 80% of project management work will be eliminated by 2030.

Artificial Inteligence 524

Artificial Inteligence 2030 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 524

Scrum.org

MARCH 9, 2025

TL;DR: The Alignment-to-Value Pipeline Effective product development requires both strategic alignment and healthy Product Backlog management. Success depends on trust, collaboration, risk navigation, and focusing on outcomes over outputs. Jocko Willink refers to it as discipline equals freedom, or the dichotomy of leadership.

Underperforming Technical Team 186

Underperforming Technical Team Lean SCRUM Risk Management 186