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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Even if the team executes their tasks flawlessly and all the activities are carried out properly, we can never be sure that the project won’t flop. For example, in June 2010 Chrysler merged with Fiat. The repairs of the console increased the costs by $1 billion and the top gaming executive left the company.

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PMI Are some more equal than others?

The Lazy Project Manager

So what is my concern and why am I mentioning PMI? Well I’m not just focusing on PMI but the behaviour I am concerned about seems to be rather more prevalent within PMI and PMI Congresses than others. PMI’s global membership currently exceeds 500,000, impressive of course. Let me explain.

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Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Project Management

The IIL Blog

AI is a branch of computer science that focuses on providing computer hardware and software with the ability to execute intelligent tasks with Generative AI (GenAI) learning and improving with each query. Eugene is a Strategy and Management Consultant with three decades of Information Technology and Program Execution experience.

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Effective Project Communications Management to Avoid Misunderstandings and Delays

Project Pulse Journal

Clear and consistent communication will pave the way for smoother project execution and higher success rates. Dive in and discover how to eliminate miscommunication and ensure flawless project execution. This comprehensive guide will teach you to plan, execute, monitor, and control project communications.

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Can the Words “Innovation” and “Project Management” Be Used In The Same Sentence?

The IIL Blog

Senior Executive Director for Project Management, IIL. Project management practices generally follow the processes and domain areas identified in the Project Management Institute (PMI) ® A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide). is IIL’s Senior Executive Director for Project Management.

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Waterfall Should Have Never Existed: Part 1

MPUG

your executives), To manage-out (i.e. Since about 2010, Agile was challenged to start providing solutions at the executive level within organizations. When executives started to hear about ‘ Agile ,’ they kind of liked the term and, hence, the term ‘ the agile organization ’ was born. the executive level).

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Product Management Considerations for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

Incorporating product management concepts into project planning and execution is recommended to achieve organizational goals. While product managers focus on the product's strategic direction and market success, project managers concentrate on the tactical execution of projects aligned with these strategic objectives.