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15 Non-Academic Project Management Books to Earn PDUs

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count. Driving Project, Program and Portfolio Success: The Sustainability Wheel Authors: Rich Maltzman and David Shirley. PDU claim: 9 hours.

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Innovation in project management: Inspiration from Dubai

Susanne Madsen

I recently spoke at Dubai International Project Management Forum ( DIPMF ) and was struck by the innovative theme of the conference. Already when I prepared for my presentation the organisers said, “Innovation is a big thing down here”, and indeed it is. But apart from my books, how innovative have I really been?

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

Whether the aim is to enhance market competitiveness, drive innovation, or expand market reach, effective project governance systems are as important as a project plan and act as the linchpin that aligns every project initiative with these strategic imperatives. Innovation is good but there will be times when it's just gold-plating.

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2020 Challenges and Trends in Construction

Epicflow Blog

Construction is one of the industries that don’t follow emerging innovative trends too quickly and enthusiastically but anyway it doesn’t ignore many of them to improve its state. Innovative Technologies in Building: AR, VR, and 3D Printing . Sustainability in Construction: Green Building Trends. Building Information Modelling.

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5 Steps to Finding the Path to Business Agility

International Institute for Learning

Discovery through Experimentation and Innovation. Tactec guides are our Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultants, Coaches and Senior Team Leads (SCRUM Master+) to facilitate experimentation and innovation. Managing the change required to comfortably, sustainably and reasonably implement involves the expertise of a coach.

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Matrix Management for Strategic Projects

International Institute for Learning

Strategic projects may focus on the long-term needs of each senior manager and long-term corporate sustainability. Team members may not like the leadership style used by the project manager and resist accepting instructions and advice. Some cultures sustain the belief that functional authority comes before project authority.

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How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. If we’ve learned anything recently, it’s that our world – politically and socially – is a different place than it was in 2016. Colin Ellis.

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