Fri.Jun 30, 2023

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Andreessen: A Short Description of AI

Musings on Project Management

When Marc Andreessen speaks, it's worth your time to listen. He says this about AI[A] short description of what AI is: The application of mathematics and software code to teach computers how to understand, synthesize, and generate knowledge in ways similar to how people do it. AI is a computer program like any other – it runs, takes input, processes, and generates output.

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5 Day Productivity Challenge

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Recently we sent out a 5-day productivity challenge to our newsletter subscribers, and it was very well received. People wrote to us asking us to send them the days they missed or to send them on to their colleagues. We decided to round them all up in an article so that everyone can access them on their own time. Want to make sure you receive future challenges?

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Transform Your Customer Experience with Modern Contact Center Solutions 

Productivity Land

Today’s customer experience is more sophisticated, engaging, and personalized than ever before. As a business, staying competitive in this rapidly changing landscape requires cutting-edge contact center solutions that can help deliver exceptional service and experiences to customers every time they interact with your brand. Modern contact center technologies provide you with the tools needed to build relationships with current customers while continually acquiring new ones – ultimat

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Improving Critical Thought and Creative Problem SolvingWith Rubin JenTuesday, August 86:00 AM EDT and 1:30 AM EDT

International Institute for Learning

International Institute for Learning, Inc. IIL is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development, and is proud to be the educational provider of choice for thousands of for many top global companies. IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Home Office More Productive

Productivity Land

With the rise of remote work and flexible schedules, having a productive home office has become essential for many individuals. Designing a workspace that is conducive to focus, efficiency, and creativity can significantly enhance your productivity and overall work satisfaction. Whether you have a dedicated room or a small corner, optimizing your home, office, and kitchen extension requires thoughtful planning and strategic choices.

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How to Choose a Perfect Service to Transfer Money Online?

Productivity Land

Once you decide to send cash from your card to another, you can enjoy maximum convenience for the service without the need to visit an offline branch bank. Whether you are interested in payment for goods or other formats of credit card operations, opting for a card to card transfer online saves your time on filling out forms and ensures you can achieve the desired result way faster and in a hassle-free manner.

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Understanding Quality in PMBOK® Guide – Seventh EditionWith Max LangoscoThursday, July 276:00 AM EDT and 1:30 PM EDT

International Institute for Learning

International Institute for Learning, Inc. IIL is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development, and is proud to be the educational provider of choice for thousands of for many top global companies. IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.

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Agile & Waterfall: Fitting Round Pegs into Square Holes

Project Management Essentials

Large enterprises and government agencies increasingly turn to Agile for their software projects. This is a difficult shift, with many struggling to fit their new round agile pegs into their existing square waterfall holes. Cultural, structural, and procedural impediments make “being agile” a challenge. Agilists may be critical and call this “fragile-agile” or “agile-fall.” We should commend these.

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7 Ways to Improve Project Quality

Techno-PM

Project quality is an essential aspect of any successful project management process. Poor quality can result in delays, increased costs, dissatisfied stakeholders, and damage to the organization's reputation. To deliver a high-quality project, project managers must take proactive steps to identify potential quality issues and implement measures to address them.

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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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Project Initiation Phase - From Idea to Action

ActiveCollab

Starting a new project can be an exciting adventure but requires careful planning and execution. The first phase of any project is the initiation phase, where you lay the foundation for the entire endeavor. From defining your project objectives to identifying stakeholders and risks, the initiation phase sets the stage for success. In this article, we'll explore the key elements of project initiation and provide practical tips for ensuring your project gets off to a solid start.

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What is quality planning and why it is important?

Techno-PM

Quality planning is an essential process in any organization that helps to ensure that products and services meet the desired standards and expectations of the customers. Quality planning is the foundation upon which all quality management systems are built. It is establishing the necessary processes, resources, and activities needed to achieve the desired quality in products and services.

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5 Leadership Soft Skills You Need For the Modern Office

Runrun.it

The difference between a boss and a leader has inspired many a meme over the years. In our collective unconscious, bosses are the epitome of overbearing authority. Interested only in having their way, not so much in actually helping people. Leaders on the other hand enjoy a more favorable opinion. They are looked upon as people who inspire others through initiative, encouragement and trust.

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Everything You Need to Know about Assessments, Reviews, and Audits

Techno-PM

Assessments, reviews, and audits are essential tools that help individuals and organizations identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. These processes involve evaluating and examining various aspects of an entity, from financial records to operational procedures, performance, and outcomes. Assessments, reviews, and audits are used in different contexts, including education, healthcare, business, government, and other sectors.

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Acclaim Projects Helps Deliver Innovation Projects on Time and on Budget

This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.