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Einstein, AI, and the PMO

Musings on Project Management

Consider this observation from Daniel Miessler:AI is not competing with Einstein and Tolstoy. AI is competing with:The task not being done at allIt being done poorlyIt being done inconsistentlyIt being done slowlyIt costing too much Like this blog? You'll like my books also! Buy them at any online book retailer!

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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

ProjectManager.com

Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. But there are major differences that are important to understand. Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. We’ll define in depth each of the five construction phases: initiation, pre-construction, procurement, construction and post-construction.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Whether you have decades of project management experience or are trying to change career fields, without fluency in industry-specific terms, executives and peers are likely to either overlook your expertise or not draw the connection to your knowledge and professional experience unless they come from a similar background and are part of similar professional project management organizations.

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Anticipating Needs: The Power of a Skilled Product Owner

Scrum.org

Ah, the age-old question: just how much of an impact can a strong, skilled product owner truly have? Well, let me tell you, it's a whole different ball game. If you let engineers be engineers, they'll do the engineering. It's quite straightforward to get a group of people to build a lot. Engineering teams, coders, software teams, testers – they all want to get through the work.

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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 Road to Responsible Collaboration: Architecture and Models

The IIL Blog

By Robin Hornby Collaborative working has become something of a buzzword. Every project would claim it is their intention. But more than good intentions are needed. In this sixth article, Robin presents a business focused architecture for projects, and supplementary models designed to promote collaboration. This establishes a framework for implementing a Delivery Organization.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

International Institute for Learning

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Low-Cost Service-Based Business Ideas Entrepreneurs Can Explore

Productivity Land

Small businesses are trending in the US as the country offers a favorable environment for entrepreneurs. Markets are open, consumers have buying power, and funding is easily accessible. Further, startups need not navigate complex regulations and guidelines unless they operate in a regulated niche like healthcare, construction, or cannabis retail. Factors like the e-commerce boom and the growth of remote working have opened new avenues for entrepreneurs.

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Maximizing Martech Adoption: How to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Marketing Tools

Admation

Imagine this scenario: A seasoned marketer returns from long-service leave, energized and keen to re-immerse herself in her projects and collaborate with her team. However, what she encounters is a cluttered landscape of new marketing technologies, each claiming to offer a unique solution for optimizing various facets of the marketing ecosystem—from customer relationship management to content distribution.

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How to Ensure That the Fear of Earthquakes Doesn’t Ruin Productivity at Work

Productivity Land

Earthquakes are a natural part of life in many regions around the world. However, for those living in areas prone to seismic activity, the fear of a quake can be a constant source of anxiety. These unpredictable and often devastating events can disrupt our lives in numerous ways, including at the workplace. When the ground starts to shake, fear and panic can easily overtake us, making it challenging to focus on our jobs.

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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 apply Scrum outside of Software Development?

Scrum.org

While Scrum came out of the field of software development, and is still often used by teams developing software, Scrum is used in lots of other fields: marketing, academia, finance, hardware, and many others. How does Scrum work in these cases? What do you show at a Sprint Review? How can you tell if Scrum is a good fit in these cases? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, Robert Pieper and I tackle these ideas.

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Leveraging Social Proof in E-Commerce to Build Trust and Increase Sales 

Productivity Land

Even in the age of online shopping, it’s important for e-commerce businesses to earn the trust of their customers. This can be a significant hurdle considering that online enterprises typically have limited opportunities to build a connection with buyers. Social proof can be a powerful tool for overcoming this challenge. Simply put, social proof refers to a phenomenon where people tend to refer to other people’s actions or decisions in an effort to conform to what they believe is the correct beh

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Scrum: Performance e Resultato

Scrum.org

Scrum: performance e risultato è una riflessione su quanto sia necessario distinguere la performance e la "casualità" del risultato. Recentemente, durante una formazione Applying Professional Scrum , ho condiviso la differenza che esiste fra performance e risultato con un esempio sportivo. Clicca sull'immagine per ascoltare l'episodio del podcast La performance , se pensiamo alla corsa a piedi, corrisponde al passo che riusciamo a riprodurre regolarmente, per esempio 6min/km di media.

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Navigating Leadership During Times of Global Turmoil: A Compassionate Approach

The IIL Blog

By Brandon Fargis As I sit down to write this, the distressing images and reports from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine flood our screens and hearts. Amidst a backdrop of other global tensions and upheavals, this conflict adds yet another layer to our collective distress. The immense toll on humanity, with its myriad tales of suffering, loss, and resilience, is a solemn reminder of the fragility of peace and the profound interconnectedness of our global community.

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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.

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Scrum: performance e risultato

Scrum.org

Scrum: performance e risultato è una riflessione su quanto sia necessario distinguere la performance e la "casualità" del risultato. Recentemente, durante una formazione Applying Professional Scrum , ho condiviso la differenza che esiste fra performance e risultato con un esempio sportivo. Clicca sull'immagine per ascoltare l'episodio del podcast La performance , se pensiamo alla corsa a piedi, corrisponde al passo che riusciamo a riprodurre regolarmente, per esempio 6min/km di media.

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