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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

During a company integration program, customer service levels dropped by 25-50% because the team management focused their efforts on reorganizing and changing employees’ roles and responsibilities, all with “the best of intentions”. Consequently, the difference in corporate culture led to numerous issues causing anxiety among team members.

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Quick and Easy: This is New in the PMBOK Guide Edition 7

Inloox

The PMBOK guide is a project management guide developed by PMI. Due to numerous new technologies, approaches and faster market changes in recent years, it was necessary to adapt the standards again, according to PMI. Stewardship: Be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward. What is PMBOK? 12 Project Delivery Principles.

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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. . According to PMI’s Job Growth and Talent Gap in Project Management 2017-2027 , throughout these years, the biggest number of vacancies in PM will be suggested by the manufacturing and construction sector. .

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The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In addition, 89% of consumers moved to rivals after having a bad customer experience [ii]. User stories can help project teams put customer needs at the heart of what they build. Check out more project management trends shaping how we deliver projects successfully this year for other ideas of how to empower teams.

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Manage Team. Conduct Team-Building Exercises.

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Definition of 'Done': What It Is and How It Supports Scrum Events

Scrum.org

Scrum Guide 202 0 The Definition of ‘Done’ provides a shared understanding among Creators-(The Scrum Team- Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master) as well as Inspectors (the stakeholders). Who is Responsible for the Definition of ‘Done’ Having a Definition of ‘Done’ is the entire Scrum team’s responsibility.

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Project Management Statistics: 45 Stats You Can't Ignore

Workamajig

Between 2017 and 2018, the percentage of organizations using spreadsheets to manage their agile projects dropped from 74% to 67%. In PMI's 2017 survey, 62% of successfully completed projects had sponsors who were actively supportive. Businesses say that the biggest impact of project management was on team communication (52%).