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Industry, Product, and Technical Knowledge: What Makes a Project Manager an Expert?

Epicflow Blog

And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. . For example, the pharmaceutical industry is now facing a lot of challenges due to pandemic, the shipbuilding sector is trying to cope with the resource gap and needs a reasonable approach to resource allocation.

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Propelling Digital Transformation Beyond Vision with Evidence-Based Management

Scrum.org

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. Beyond the obvious technological adoption, it demands a comprehensive rethink of processes and strategies to foster innovation and agility.

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Common Challenges in Implementing ISO 27001 and How to Overcome Them

Alan Parker Blog

Lack of Management Support Challenge: Without strong backing from top management, initiatives to implement ISO 27001 can stall due to insufficient resources, lack of strategic alignment, and low organisational priority. Solution: Monitoring and Review: Establish a regular schedule for internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance.

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Meeting Management Techniques for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I went to a seminar recently which was poorly organized. The chair found it hard to give different people the floor as several people were due to give short presentations but he couldn’t make the laptop show their slides. 3: Check Your Tech. The AV equipment didn’t work. There was lots of downtime. And no clear objectives.

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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4 Easy Ways To Improve Information Technology and Engineering Team Efficiency

Wrike

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the importance of efficient information technology (IT) and engineering teams can’t be overstated. Regularly Reviewing and Adjusting Processes Project management processes are not static. They need to be reviewed and adjusted regularly to account for changing circumstances.

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The Growth of Assistant Project Managers

The IIL Blog

Most of the project managers were engineers with advanced degrees in a technical discipline. The two criteria most often considered at that time when selecting someone to be a project manager were a command of technology and writing skills. Most of the projects were measured in weeks or months rather than years.