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Managing Project Assumptions and Risks

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Our risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

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Qualities of a Leader: Top 20 Leadership Traits

ProjectManager.com

Leadership can take many forms, from historical figures to project managers and business managers. ProjectManager is project management software that allows leaders to create plans, manage resources and keep track of time, tasks and budgets in real time. But what are the qualities of a leader? Get started for free.

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How To Manage Your First Meeting With A Project Sponsor

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I asked five project managers to share what they do in that first conversation with their project sponsor. One of the best training courses I attended for Project Management was on influencing strategies with Learning Tree. One sponsor is a senior manager with extensive sponsor experience. Here’s what they had to say.

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Main Risks of Aerospace Engineering Projects: How to Implement Wise Risk Management into Your Organization

Epicflow Blog

Accordingly, they are more vulnerable to the consequences of risk-bearing events. When unmanaged, these risks can impact people’s safety and, to make matters worse, come down to considerable financial losses. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively?

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15 Non-Academic Project Management Books to Earn PDUs

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You can earn PDUs (professional development units) for ongoing certification renewal, such as for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, from reading. 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. What books qualify for PDUs?

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Managing Virtual Teams: Strategies for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager grappling with the complexities of managing virtual teams in today's interconnected world? As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, project managers like you face the challenge of overseeing teams across different locations, working hours, and continents.

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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. They define the culture, vision, and strategies. A primary leadership role in establishing the organization’s vision and strategy. How we manage and lead defines the organization. Toyota was a Lean pioneer.

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