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Project Management…Words Matter

Velociteach

Words matter. Even in project management. Words can carry meaning far beyond their formal definitions. Connotation and perception can have unintended consequences. Even basic project management terms can create misunderstandings that can disrupt or derail a project. In this article, I expose some linguistic pitfalls impacting the profession. Project The Project Management Institute’s formal definition of a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result

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How to Make a Construction Timesheet With Timesheet Software

ProjectManager.com

Construction sites are busy with subcontractors and other crews working on various smaller projects that will lead to the final build. One of the tasks of the general contractor is to track those work hours to manage labor costs and keep everyone paid. This is done with a construction timesheet. But do you know what a construction timesheet is and why it’s important?

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Expanding Scrum Mastery Beyond IT

Scrum.org

As a seasoned professional in the field of Scrum and Agile, I've often encountered the misconception that Scrum Mastership is confined to the world of software engineering. However, the principles and practices of Scrum are universal and can be applied across various industries. In this blog, I aim to demystify this notion and guide you through the process of becoming an effective Scrum Master, regardless of your professional background.

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Threats and Risk: an introduction

Musings on Project Management

Daniel Miessler has an interesting essay about threats, vulnerabilities, and risks that is worth a quick read.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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How To Pass The Professional Agile Leadership – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) Assessment From Scrum.org

Scrum.org

The Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) assessment is a 60-minute timeboxed assessment. You need to score over 85% to pass and gain the PAL-EBM certification. The assessment contains 40 questions in English of multiple choice type. You decide when and where to take the assessment. You are not required to attend an assessment centre and can take it online from a location of your choosing.

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How to Improve the Recruitment Process: 15 Solid Tips

Teamweek

Recruiting the right candidate can be an expensive and time-consuming process. At an average cost of $4,700 and a 44-day hiring cycle , there’s little margin for error. But you don’t just have to sit back and accept that you’re part of another recruiting statistic. With the right recruitment tools and tips, you can slash recruitment costs, reduce downtime, and attract the talent that your business needs.

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What is Project Portfolio Management?

Celoxis

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools are crucial for organizations in managing multiple projects. They aid in maintaining records, prioritizing projects, allocating resources, tracking progress, and facilitating team collaboration. The benefits include increased efficiency, informed decision-making, risk management, and strategic alignment. Representative examples include Celoxis, Microsoft Project, Wrike, Smartsheet, and Clarizen.

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Overcoming Obstacles in Renewable Energy Projects: A Project Manager’s Perspective with Agrivoltaic

Green Project Management

Guest post by Tom Capillon, MEng, Guilhem Perez, MEng, Valérie M. Saintot, PhD In the 21st century, we face interconnected global challenges such as population growth, urbanization, resource depletion, and climate change, urgently calling for sustainable energy solutions. Innovation is key in navigating these complexities, yet opinions vary on the right approach.

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Year in Review: Unveiling the Hub Planner’s Latest Features

Hub Planner

Hub Planner’s Latest Features Round Up It’s that time of year when excitement is in the air, and this festive season brings more than just holiday cheer—it brings a round up of the array of Hub Planner’s latest features ! As we eagerly anticipate the festivities, Hub Planner has unwrapped a set of fresh releases this year, enriching the platform with enhanced capabilities.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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How do you work with a Scrum Team that isn’t self-managing well yet?

Scrum.org

Scrum Teams are meant to be self-managing, meaning they decide who does what, when, and how. They work through problems together. They experiment and determine how to meet their goals. But what if the team you’re working with just isn’t there yet? How can you support a team that hasn’t figured out how self-management works yet, and help them along that path?

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How to Boost Productivity Through Nutritious Eating: A Student’s Guide to Smart Food Choices 

Productivity Land

Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash As you might already have heard in the past, there are special student brain foods that help to increase productivity and assist in the release of toxins. If something inspires you regarding smart food choices, it is most likely what your body needs to function well. Now, there are universal ways nutritious eating can help you eliminate high levels of stress and anxiety.

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