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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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Assign work to your team members, manage resources, estimate costs, automate workflows and much more. It outlines practically exactly how kanban can work for your team. For one, both are ideal for lean and agile projects, limiting work in process and favoring a continuous scheduling flow as opposed to pushing through a schedule.

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Best 12 Project Management Certifications (2022)

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To determine which one is best for you, you’ll need to think about things such as your project management skills, the career path you want to choose or your desired project management methodology specialization. A project management certification is a test that validates someone’s project management skills, knowledge and practical experience.

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Event Management: A Quick Guide

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They also work on the preliminary plans. The event manager and an event planner will often work hand-in-glove or sometimes one person will fill both roles depending on the size and type of event being planned. That means they also work with vendors and negotiate contracts and sponsorship deals. As you can see, there’s overlap.

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How to Assemble a Project Team

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Luckily, projects are also a group effort—for every project, there is a project team working together to make deliverables a reality. A project team is composed of individuals that are working together towards a common goal. Otherwise, the team will begin to feel like multiple, independent departments working toward different goals.

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A Quick Guide to Marketing Calendars (Template Included)

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The calendar works seamlessly with all our project views, such as Gantt charts, sheet and list views as well as kanban boards to allow everyone across departments to work how they want. It demonstrates how those various activities are working together toward a larger goal. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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How to Hire a Program Director (Job Description Included)

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First, we’ll explain what a program director is and what they do, then we’ll get into the skills, education and salary expectations. They often execute work tied to the marketing plan and training for customers and/or employees. Again, program directors aren’t involved with the nitty-gritty work in those initiatives.

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Is a Virtual Team Right for You? The Pros and Cons of Virtual Teams

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It’s important to look at virtual teams closely and determine if they’re going to work within the structure of your organization. There are lower office costs, as members can often work from home or at a remote location not owned or rented by the company. Are virtual teams the magic bullet to end all ills for your company?