Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager or team member tired of projects that get out of control, consume resources, and seem to go far beyond their original scope? Imagine initiating a project so effectively that it stays on track and aligns perfectly with organizational goals. What is Project Initiation?

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

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SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 170

Planview

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It’s true for all disciplines and describes the project portfolio management (PPM) market for several reasons. The market’s landmark evolution in 2020, which bifurcated PPM to support strategic portfolio management and adaptive project management. Why is the project portfolio management market continuously evolving?

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2025 2023 Technical Review PMO 78

The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

November 15, 2023 All management disciplines, project management included, contain words and expressions that have meanings susceptible to change over time. VE and VA terms are most frequently used on government projects rather than in traditional project management applications. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.

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2023 Engineering Project Life Cycle Technical Review 157

Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Dr. Harold Kerzner What is meant by project management complexity or project complexity? The Early Years of Project Management The birth of modern project management practices was heavily oriented around projects that were initiated based upon well-defined requirements that were known at the onset of the project.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

August 30, 2023 Background For decades, companies have recognized the need for legal representation on projects. Legal representation appeared in procurement management and became one of the knowledge areas that is needed in most companies for successful project delivery. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to manage complex projects in an increasingly fast-paced and digital environment? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of integrating new technologies and leading remote teams? Digital project management is a skill requiring competency in our technology-driven workplace.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Kim Essendrup and Kate Anderson September 20, 2023 Organizational change isn’t a possibility – it is a certainty. These changes can make you, as project managers, feel like you are on a tiny boat lost at sea, trying to navigate your project through the waves and changing winds.

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2023 Technical Review Lean PMI 78

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of Jira and how adopting agile project management can significantly enhance team collaboration and performance. I ventured from a military manufacturing background into the tech industry, initially in a support capacity. By 2015, Atlassian went public.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

and Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, MBA, PMP We have all attended project management workshops, conferences, and symposiums. We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. What we ended up learning was about the present state-of-the-art of project management and what the future might look like.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we’ve stepped into 2024, it’s high time to learn what trends in project management are expected to shape the domain in the near future. In the era of constant transformation, project managers and business leaders should stay informed of the tendencies that will impact the way they work on projects. How does this help?

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Velociteach

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described “ How AI Will Transform Project Management.” A project manager’s day is still consumed with drudgery.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. I say, “Bring it on!”

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI Technical Review 88

Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Project management isn't just about hitting milestones and meeting deadlines. Ready to transform the way you manage projects? This article will help you balance diligent project monitoring and foster a less stressful team environment. What is Monitoring and Controlling in Project Management?

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

By Robin Hornby August 16, 2023 Collaborative working has become something of a buzzword. Although essential for team communication and project management (PM), this framework is of interest to only a handful of Collaborative Stakeholders (CSHs), explained in the previous article , and means very little to the owner.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Software Review Technical Review 78

The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

By Robin Hornby July 26, 2023 Collaborative working has become something of a buzzword. In this third article, Robin argues that specific drivers, some well-known but re-imagined as evolutionary steps, lead naturally to project management maturity and the complete alignment of corporate and project goals.

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PMO Technical Review 2023 2017 78

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This discussion naturally reads like a description of a project management (PM) implementation, and it does indeed use PM concepts. It is, however, a framework for the business management of project delivery and most likely is accompanied by corporate cultural change. in-house standards, PMBOK®, PRINCE2®, etc.).

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Prince2 2023 Influencer Technical Review 78

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Deepak Bansal August 2, 2023 A survey conducted by the Global Leadership Forecast, one of the most expansive leadership projects in the world, found that strategic thinking is a highly sought-after skill in leaders. It ranked among the top three critical leadership competencies including inspiring commitment and leading change.

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Consulting Leadership 2023 Technical Review 148

Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

The project charter is a foundational deliverable created during the project’s initiation phase. The charter documents the project’s purpose, planned direction, and what is initially known. Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. Review and approval requirements may follow organizational policies.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many projects risk failure during the closure phase due to overlooked details, miscommunication, teams disbanding too early, or simply the rush to finish. Remember that the closure phase is critical to a project's lifecycle , like initiation or execution. It's an understandable and common concern.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

There are a variety of approaches and methodologies aimed to increase the effectiveness of managing projects and deliver better outcomes. A phase-gate process (also known as a stage-gate process) is an approach to managing projects and developing products, which breaks the whole procedure down into phases separated by gates.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

This article is another excursion into this nascent yet fascinating new technology of generative AI and LLMs and the future of knowledge work. If technology can pass a Wharton MBA exam , maybe, it deserves some attention. We thought that AI might initially come after simple office jobs. I am no longer sure about that.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Project managers, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the unpredictable waves of the project environment? The terrain of project management is fraught with hidden challenges and opportunities lying in wait for the unwary. Take the first step towards becoming a master of your domain. Because it is.

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Governance Government Influencer Technical Review 40

Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It's a daunting task, especially if this is your first time steering the ship of a major initiative. But, here's the thing - every expert project manager was once in your shoes. The world of project management might seem intricate, filled with technical jargon and processes that appear complex on the surface.

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Executing Software Review Technical Review 2017 40

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

All new AI inventions or technical breakthroughs will have both advantages and disadvantages. The world-wide project management community of practices is slowly recognizing how AI will be able to improve the practice of project management. Most people believe that the advantages or using AI greatly outweigh the disadvantages.

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review PMO 59

Scrum.org

APRIL 3, 2023

As you will learn, and despite being prone to lapse into project management speak, ChatGPT is remarkably capable of doing so, provided we feed it suitable prompts. You are using a typical project management approach to planning. Please elaborate on the exercise of lesson 6: “ChatGPT for Sprint Review and Retrospective.”

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 23, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Guide 2023: The Scrum Master Role If you want to fill a Scrum Master position in your organization, you may find the following interview questions helpful in identifying the right candidate. While I find ChatGPT a fascinating technology, I want it to fail in this interview challenge. ?

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2023 SCRUM Technical Review ChatGPT 164

Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Project managers are constantly striving to improve efficiency and streamline processes. This article will explore the importance of process mapping in project management and key features to look for in a process mapping tool. One powerful tool that can help achieve these goals is process mapping.

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Process 2023 Technical Review Software Review 28

The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Every year, numerous articles are written that describe new approaches to management and leadership practices. The focus of this paper is to discuss some of the challenges facing the linkage between artificial intelligence (AI), project management, and stakeholder relations management.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 8, 2023

According to the 2023 ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage survey , 77% of employers report difficulties in filling roles — a 17-year high that’s over twice what it was a decade ago. For example, hiring managers admit that they hire the wrong person in 74% of cases.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Artificial Inteligence 52

Wrike

JUNE 2, 2023

Furthermore, process mapping can be a powerful tool for identifying and managing risks, as it allows organizations to see potential points of failure or vulnerabilities in their processes. Facilitating Continuous Improvement Process mapping tools facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within an enterprise.

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Process Manufacturing Software Review Technical Review 36

Teamweek

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

From the growing importance of top-notch recruitment marketing to a more automated recruiting process – the latest recruiting trends for 2023 feel more like an evolution of effective HR practices than a revolution in hiring. Review employee benefits package and add new creative benefits if needed. #2 And that’s a relief, right?

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2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 2022 52

Planio

JULY 3, 2023

Whatever the answer is, a 2023 study by Gallup found that leaders aren’t getting it right. Managing people (and projects) is no small task. But the good news is that, if you’re new to your project management role, there’s a lot of room for improvement as you develop your leadership style. What is top-down management?

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager struggling to predict the risks in your projects accurately during planning? This is where Monte Carlo Simulation transforms the art of project risk management into a more precise science, as part of quantitative risk analysis.

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Planio

JUNE 19, 2023

In fact, studies have shown that around 27% of projects fail because of inaccurate task estimates, with another 11% failing due to undefined task dependencies. navy in the 1950s, the Program Evaluation Review Technique (or PERT) helps project managers worldwide estimate, plan, and visualize their projects in a way that allows them to succeed.

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Planning Development Team Review Estimate Software Review 15

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I ran the ChatGPT Product Owner job interview on 2023-02-14, from 1:30 to 3:45 pm CET, on ChatGPT’s February 13 version. I believe I would be a good fit for this role because I possess the necessary skills and experience required to successfully manage and deliver valuable products in an Agile environment.

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