ProjectManager.com

JULY 17, 2025

Applying the right project management best practices can make the difference between failure and success. These proven techniques help ensure that projects stay on track, within scope and on budget. Whether you’re a seasoned manager or just getting started, understanding and implementing these practices will boost your project outcomes. From goal setting to risk management, this guide will walk you through essential steps to keep your team focused and your stakeholders satisfied. 1.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 17, 2025

By Jacqueline Dennis July 17, 2025 Introduction Portfolio Management and Program Management are parts of an organization’s system that is comprised of interrelated components designed to achieve value delivery. An organization’s value delivery system is comprised of project portfolios, programs and projects that ensure alignment with organizational strategy.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 16, 2025

Sometimes, the PMO doesn’t deliver the results expected, despite all the efforts. Why is this happening? What areas of PMO work can be improved? How to increase the project management maturity level of your PMO? Using PMO maturity models will give you answers to these questions. These models help not only assess the current level of your project management office, but also provide you with guidelines on how to improve the situation.

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Accidental PM

JULY 13, 2025

Deadlines: A Double-Edged Sword Every project manager has missed one or more deadlines. Despite meticulous plans, Gantt charts, and milestone check-ins, the project somehow slips behind schedule. According to multiple industry surveys, more than half of all projects finish late. It’s a systemic problem rooted in how we think, plan, and execute our activities.

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Invensis Learning

JULY 11, 2025

PMI Talent Triangle has quietly become a differentiator among project managers who lead with more than delivery. The ones shaping strategy, aligning teams to outcomes, and earning trust at the leadership table aren’t just relying on tools and timelines; they’re using this model to evolve how they grow, decide, and lead. Those who use the Talent Triangle well aren’t applying it as a framework; they’re using it as a lens.

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Scrum.org

JULY 14, 2025

As a Scrum trainer, I get the chance to hear from people working in widely different industries - from finance to healthcare to tech. Because of my unique position, I have the opportunity to notice trends that cross industries. Here is what I am hearing a lot about lately. 1. The Shift Toward a Product Model One of the brightest changes I’ve observed is a growing move toward the product model.

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Wrike

JULY 11, 2025

Key takeaways: What is a project plan template? This is a structured guide that outlines tasks, timelines, and resources for effective project management. How do templates save time? They provide a pre-existing framework, significantly reducing initial planning efforts. Why is consistency important with templates? Templates standardize information, allowing team members to easily find critical details across projects.

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MPUG

JULY 11, 2025

Project managers with decades of experience know that no single tool ever feels “perfect.” Whether you’re coming from Microsoft Project, Excel, or other traditional platforms, certain frustrations seem to persist across every solution. This article explores the universal pain points in project tracking and why many experienced PMs are exploring new approaches—like Jira—to move their teams forward.

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Leankor

JULY 10, 2025

Managing long-running, complex enterprise projects with traditional solutions that leverage outdated processes and provide limited visibility often leads to financial leakage that’s hard to detect until it’s too late. When data is siloed and teams can’t actively communicate, critical decisions can be delayed, and costs begin to rise. At the same time, inefficient resource allocation leads to missed deadlines and budget overruns.

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Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2025

Managing uncertainty is one of the biggest challenges in any project and that’s where a solid strategy becomes essential. Experienced project managers know that no matter how well you plan, unexpected costs, delays or risks can still derail progress. That’s why having the right financial cushion built into your project plan is more than just smart—it’s critical.

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Clarizen

JULY 16, 2025

Organizations with effective data-driven prioritization are 2.5 times more likely to be high performers in their industry, yet companies typically use only 50% of available data when making decisions. This second post in our five-part series focuses on the foundational element of our prioritization framework: data. Building on our introduction to Garry’s Robots Ltd. and their household cleaning robot challenges , we’ll explore how they can use data to choose high-value priorities and

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The IIL Blog

JULY 10, 2025

We are thrill ed to announce that Al Zeitoun , Strategy Advisor at Zeitoun Advisory, will be a featured speaker at IPM Day 2025! In his talk, “Transformation is the Future Organizational Beat , ” Al will explore how an Experience-Driven Culture is key to designing future-ready organizations with transformation embedded in their DNA. He will break down his model for success, built on Innovation Drive, Adaptive Ways of Working, Human-2-Human , and Enterprise Project and Portfolio Muscl

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Scoro

JULY 17, 2025

Small agency problems only compound as you grow—going from minor inconveniences to massive headaches. Sure, your revenue goes up as you scale. But without addressing the inefficiencies that lie at your agency’s foundation, it won’t be sustainable. You’ll have issues with profitability, productivity, and further growth. To discuss solutions, we spoke with agency operations expert Manish Kapur , who brings over 25 years of experience to the table.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Teamweek

JULY 14, 2025

More than half of all hourly workers say schedule flexibility is the top thing they enjoy about their current role. That’s a huge driver of employee engagement. And yet, fair and flexible scheduling is also one of the hardest points for businesses to get right. When everything clicks, workforce scheduling can make your team more productive, reach your overarching business goals, and increase employee satisfaction.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 16, 2025

Finding the right issue tracking software is key to successful project management, especially when managing complex workflows or collaborating across teams. The best tools not only help log and monitor issues but also integrate with project plans to keep everything aligned. In this roundup, we highlight top-performing issue tracking platforms that offer powerful features for capturing problems, assigning tasks and tracking progress in real time so teams can stay focused and deliver consistent re

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Clarizen

JULY 10, 2025

Digital product development has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What once followed a linear, predictable path has become a network of cross-functional teams, cloud-native platforms, and specialized tools. This evolution has opened the door to faster innovation, but it’s also introduced a new level of complexity. One of the most persistent and underestimated challenges facing today’s tech leaders is the disconnected software toolchain.

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Leantime - Project Management

JULY 12, 2025

The modern development landscape is rapidly evolving. With AI agents becoming more capable and development teams becoming more distributed, the challenge isn’t just managing code—it’s coordinating work between human developers and AI agents in a way that maximizes productivity without creating chaos. Enter the Leantime MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server: a game-changing solution that turns your project management into a central coordination hub where both humans and AI agents can se

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Scoro

JULY 17, 2025

When choosing tech, too many professional services firms fall into the same traps. They chase shiny new tools without clear goals, implement expensive platforms they barely use, or make decisions based on gut feelings. These approaches don’t get rid of business chaos—they just create more of it. Digital Transformers founder Ryan Pearcy sat down with us to discuss the biggest challenges he sees with tech stacks and how to address them.

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Scrum.org

JULY 13, 2025

As a Product Owner or anyone involved in backlog management, it's easy to get caught up in tasks, deadlines, and features. But what if we told you that the best backlogs aren't feature-focused at all? They're user-focused. In this article, we'll break down two of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in the product toolbox: User Personas and User Role Modeling.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2025

Learning how to manage a project successfully is essential for meeting deadlines, staying within budget and delivering results. How to Manage a Project Step by Step This guide breaks down how to manage a project step by step, helping you move from project initiation to completion with confidence. Whether you’re leading your first project or refining your process, following a structured approach is key.

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WorkOtter

JULY 16, 2025

Discover how PPM KPIs are evolving—and what metrics modern PMOs must track to stay aligned, agile, and strategically valuable.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Digital Project Manager

JULY 10, 2025

Sometimes, a sticky-note to-do list just won't cut it. This guide offers expert strategies, task management tools, and actionable tips to help project managers stay focused, manage shifting priorities, and keep team tasks on track. The post Task Management 101: How to Keep Track of Tasks at Work appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Celoxis

JULY 10, 2025

Discover Earned Value Management (EVM) with key metrics, formulas & tools to track cost, schedule & performance in project management.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2025

Scrum is built on self-management, yet accountability cannot exist without authority. If Scrum Masters and Product Owners are held responsible for outcomes, how much control should they have? Too much, and teams lose autonomy. Too little, and they become ineffective. This article explores the nuanced balance of leadership , authority, and control in Scrum—how influence must be complemented by decisive action to enable true agility.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 14, 2025

Tout projet de construction, quelle que soit sa taille ou son périmètre, nécessite une large gamme de documents. Ces documents doivent être complets et clairs, et utiliser des modèles Excel pour la construction garantit qu’ils contiennent toutes les informations nécessaires. Voici nos 10 meilleurs modèles Microsoft Excel pour une meilleure gestion de projet de construction.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Online PM Courses

JULY 13, 2025

At some point in your project management career, you'll need to deal with a project crisis. It may not be your fault. But, it may be. The post Project Crisis Management! How to Handle the Next One Confidently appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Projectmanagement Advisor

JULY 12, 2025

Recently, I introduced the concept of product managers needing to focus on people, process, technology and policy pillars when driving systems solutions. Product managers have accountability as an extension of the project sponsor to ensure each of the four pillars work together in concert as a holistic business system. While the concept may hold water, the next logical step to underscore what this looks like is more detail that can be better applied in a product manager’s day-to-day life.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Written by Natalie Berkiw-Scenna, PMP Founding Lead, Project Management Life (PML) July 17, 2025 Finding Your Ikigai For many project managers, project management isn’t just a job — it’s a calling. Maybe you stumbled into this profession or perhaps you sought this out as a career option intentionally. Either way, we each bring our own unique path and journey into project management.

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