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7 Top Microsoft PPM Software, Apps & Tools

ProjectManager.com

Microsoft tends to dominate the spaces it occupies. But being big and loud doesn’t mean it delivers on those big and loud promises. That is certainly the case with Microsoft PPM (project portfolio management) products. They tend to be expensive and complicated. But let’s give Microsoft project portfolio management products their due. Well review the best Microsoft PPM software and see what each can do and what it cant do.

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Sustainability in International Development: Why the P5 Standard is a Lifeline

Green Project Management

Development projects are more than plans on papertheyre promises. Promises to uplift communities, safeguard ecosystems, and create pathways to prosperity. But too often, those promises falter. Roads are built but soon crumble, water systems operate but exclude local needs, and projects that should heal end up harming. Its not because we lack resources or effortits […] The post Sustainability in International Development: Why the P5 Standard is a Lifeline appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Using a Swimlane Diagram for Projects, Manufacturing, Business & More

ProjectManager.com

Delivering a project is a process, and organizing the activities in that process is how projects are successfully delivered. A swimlane diagram is one of the tools to visually show the multiple participants’ workflows and make them easier to understand. Before getting into how a swimlane flowchart works, we’ll first define it and explain when to use it.

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Project management trends and metrics that matter for 2025

Inloox

I have interviewed our own project management specialists, Dr. Andreas Tremel and Dr. Tiziano Panico to get them to share their wisdom on what matters in project management in 2025. And of course, the co-founders of InLoox have delivered and identified 4 top trends in project management : Strict controlling Real agility Strategic alignment with corporate goals Interface management In their forecasts, the two experts also describe which metrics, skills or project management functions companies an

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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The Refinement Funnel

Scrum.org

People sometimes refer to the one-off meetings that happen outside of weekly refinement meetings as pre-refinement. I get it. It's hard to find language to talk about that. But there is no such thing as pre-refinement. Instead, all work associated with adding order, size and detail to items in the Product Backlog is refinement, whether it takes place in a meeting or whether it's work done by an individual outside of a meeting.

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10 Free Project Portfolio Management Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

Project portfolio management (PPM) is the centralized management of all projects within an organization to ensure that they align with the overall strategic goals, deliver value, and are executed efficiently. The main objective of PPM is to optimize the selection, prioritization, and execution of projects to maximize organizational benefits, minimize risk and improve resource utilization.

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Resource Management Conflicts Caused by Matrix Organizational Structure

Epicflow Blog

Matrix organizational structure has become common for a great number of business organizations and thats for a good reason: it facilitates flexibility, contributes to employee engagement and retention, and lets companies utilize the potential of a diverse pool of resources. At the same time, it has some inherent limitations that can wipe out the convenience and benefits of this corporate framework.

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8 Project Management Dashboard Examples to Maximize Project ROI

Scoro

According to Wellingtone’s State of Project Management Report, 50% of project managers waste at least one day each month manually piecing together status reports. This manual work isn’t just time-consuming—it’s risky. If you can’t monitor your portfolio in real time, you’ll only catch problems like cost overruns or resource conflicts after they’ve already impacted your projects and profits.

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What Happened to Agile? Where Do We Go From Here?

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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December’s reminder that PMAAS is such a gem!

Project Accelerator News

January, February, March, April, May, July and September each have one; June, August, October and November all have two. How many does December have? Perhaps disappointingly, the first Christmas cracker I pulled this year did not have a joke inside it had a riddle. Around the table, they all did riddles about December! Did you suss it? The answer is THREE.

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9 Time Management & Organizational Skills For Top Employees

Teamweek

The most successful people in the world guard their time above all other assets. Mark Zuckerberg wears the same clothes every day to save mental energy, while IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad schedules his entire day in ten-minute blocks to ensure he never wastes a minute. But what about you? What if you could get more done in less time? What would you do with all those extra hours?

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Exploring the Future of Leadership, AI, and Diversity with Dr. Elissa Farrow

The IIL Blog

With Guest Dr. Elissa Farrow hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon December 4, 2024 Tune in to the “Inside Stories” podcast with Dr. Leon Herszon as he engages with Dr. Elissa Farrow, a renowned futurist and strategic consultant. Discover Dr. Farrow’s journey from social science to becoming a leader in organizational adaptation and AI. She shares insights on fostering positive futures, effective governance, and the importance of diversity in project management.

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Scaling Team Autonomy by Combining Lean and Agile

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Intentional Project Management

Velociteach

Meteorologists are better at predicting the weather than project managers are at delivering projects. About a third of projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the desired scope. By contrast, a seven-day forecast is accurate about 80% of the time. So why is project success so elusive? Intentionality is lacking. Intentionality requires thoughtful […] The post Intentional Project Management appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Agency margins and agency profit margins explained

Resource Guru

In 2024, AdAge reported that budgets are down across the board, because theres so much pressure with the economy and inflation. If you work agency-side, you probably feel this every day. With less money to work with, agencies have to be more tactical than ever in how they spend and prioritize. Off the back of that, a deep understanding of general agency margins and agency profit margins has, arguably, never been more important.

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Workflow management tools: 5 options for optimizing teamwork

Wrike

Setting up a fixed workflow for your repeatable processes is an important first step to delivering quality work. But more often than not, its just that: a first step. To power complex or critical workflows for the whole length of your project, youll also need a workflow management tool to keep them running. Team leaders often start to look for workflow management tools when: They can see holes in their existing workflows because tasks are regularly overlooked, rushed, or sent back for revisions

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ISO 27001 Control 5.2 – Policies for Information Security

Alan Parker Blog

Introduction Purpose of the Control This control ensures that a comprehensive set of information security policies is defined, approved, communicated, and regularly reviewed to maintain the organisation's security posture. It addresses the need for clear guidance and management commitment to safeguarding information. Context In an era of relentless cyber threats and increasing regulatory obligations, having clear, effective information security policies is essential.

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Navigating Chaos in Project Management

This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.

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Buyer Guide to Project Management Software in 2025

Celoxis

Buyer Guide to Project Management Software in 2025: Explore AI-powered tools, top features, trends, and tips to choose the best PPM for your business.

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8 Best Legal Project Management Software

ProjectManager.com

Legal project management software isn’t something that one thinks of when seeking the help of a lawyer or legal professional. But legal issues in software project management can be handled securely and most law firms have project management software for legal work. For those looking to purchase the best legal project management software, we review the top products to help consumers make the right choice.

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Why We Chose Regenerative Design as a Competence Unit and Not Sustainable Development

Green Project Management

The global landscape of sustainability is evolving rapidly. The challenges we face—from climate change to biodiversity loss—demand urgent and transformative action. While sustainable development has been a guiding principle for decades, it has become increasingly clear that its framework is insufficient for the times we live in. This realization drove us to make a bold […] The post Why We Chose Regenerative Design as a Competence Unit and Not Sustainable Development appeared first on The G

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ManagementYogi's CIPSA Certification: Differences – Product Backlog, CIPSA Sprint Backlog and Team Sprint Backlog

Management Yogi

Recently, I wrote an article demonstrating Product Backlog, CIPSA Sprint Backlog and Team Sprint Backlog. I also listed out a few differences. In this article, we learn more on these differences for projects using Scrum at Scale and the CIPSA Framework.I’d strongly suggest that you read the article first here. Alternative link is here.Now more differences between these backlogs.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Management v Engineer

Musings on Project Management

A balloonist was lost. He descended to just 30' above the ground where he spotted a lady below"Can you tell me where I am?" he called out.She responded: "Your altitude is 30' above ground; your latitude is 28.538 north; your longitude is 81.378 west" The balloonist said: "You must be an engineer!"She responded: "Yes, how did you know?

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10 Best AI Project Management Tools for Project Managers

Celoxis

Top 10 AI Project Management Tools in 2025 · 1. Celoxis AI Lex · 2. Monday.com · 3. Asana Intelligence · 4. Wrike AI · 5. ClickUp · 6. Smartsheet · 7. Jira AI.

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🇮🇹 Oltre le feature: 5 modi per validare il valore del tuo prodotto

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What’s The Best Time Blocking App? Our Top 9 Picks For 2025

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.