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Why do projects fail? (Includes examples!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here are some high-profile failed projects: Following an internal review, Multiplex, the Australian development company responsible for the reconstruction of the Wembley Stadium, became aware that costs for the project were escalating to the point that the company would make a loss of £750 million on the project. billion to £10.9

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Five reasons why Scrum is not helping in getting twice the work done in half the time

Scrum.org

I originally published this blog on Medium and reposting it here again. I worked as a product owner for my first product in 2007–08 to manage the insurance lifecycle for a major insurance company in America. Bad technical practices. You can read the original post here. I went through the book and loved it.

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Modularized megaprojects: Failure of Conventional Approaches (Part 1)

Inloox

Originally, the megaproject was to be completed in 2007 at costs of only 2 billion euros. This high-tech factory now produces batteries for the car manufacturer. For example, the opening date was delayed by several months due to defective fire doors. A prime example in this context is the BER Airport.

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Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Project Management

The IIL Blog

By Eugene Bounds and Steve Ackert Recently, the buzzword artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone’s minds, not just in the tech world but across many industries, including project management. AI technology will automate repetitive processes, generate insightful program reports, and highlight potential problems before they arise.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Certification.

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Transforming Learning with Educational Software Solutions: Empowering Education for the Future

Productivity Land

Education is a valuable part within our lives, as well as the current education method is one that has been created with the technology it uses. Technology and Education Technology has changed the way we learn, and it’s only going to continue to do so.

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How To Accelerate Innovation With the NPD Process

Wrike

Jeff Kinney’s hit children’s book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , was first released in 2007 and is still rolling out installments each year. Feasibility analysis: Next, evaluate each idea for its feasibility — this means technical, financial, and market viability. Be creative and think outside the box!