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8 Free Scope Templates: Documents, Excel Spreadsheets & More

ProjectManager.com

A clear project scope is essential for delivering work on time, on budget and to stakeholder expectations. Scope templates help define what a project or program will and wont include, ensuring everyone is aligned from the outset. By standardizing how scope is documented, these templates and documents reduce ambiguity, prevent scope creep and provide a reference point throughout the project lifecycle.

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Why the Scrum Guide is Purposefully Incomplete, and why that’s a good thing!

Scrum.org

Why the #Scrum Guide is purposefully incomplete (from the #Scrum Guide). From Cambridge Dictionary: Purposefully: in a way that shows that you know what you want to do incomplete: not having some parts, or not finished Its a design choice. Not a limitation. Only the essential elements are defined (Scrum Theory, Scrum Values, Accountabilities, Events, and Artifacts), while everything else is left open to your context (e.g. tools, techniques, processes, workflows, routines, etc.).

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Bridging the Gap: How a Program Readiness Assessment Unlocks Capital Project Success

The IIL Blog

By Jeff Zircher May 8, 2025 In today’s era of ambitious capital investment, organizations across the utility, industrial, and infrastructure sectors are taking on projects valued in the hundreds of millionsand even billionsof dollars. While the vision for transformation is bold, the readiness to deliver on that vision often lags. Burns & McDonnells Program Readiness Assessment (PRA) is designed to close that gap, offering organizations a critical tool to prepare for the complex and hig

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Reducing Documentation Overload in Engineering Projects

Ganttic

When it comes to engineering projects , documentation is key. It ensures clarity, accountability, and efficiency. However, too much of a good thing can cause more harm than goodenter documentation overload. When teams generate excessive or fragmented documentation, productivity takes a hit, leading to reduced profitability. Unlike digital documentation, which is easy to store and analyze, manual documents are cumbersome and difficult to track.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

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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The Transformative Power of AI in Healthcare

The IIL Blog

By Dr. BK Nayak May 8, 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force in the field of healthcare, reshaping the way medical professionals diagnose, treat, and manage patient care. With its ability to analyze large amounts of data quickly and accurately, AI is proving to be an invaluable tool for healthcare providers, researchers, and patients alike.

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What Is Critical Chain Project Management: A Modern Approach to Optimizing Resources and Overcoming Bottlenecks

Epicflow Blog

Traditional project management methods are often insufficient for the present-day uncertain and resource-constrained project management landscape. This is where critical chain project management comes into play. In contrast to other methodologies, this project management tool helps optimize resource utilization , reduce bottlenecks, and address uncertainties.

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White Paper | AI Agents and Their Future Across Multiple Industries

The IIL Blog

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are increasingly critical across industries, transforming traditional workflows and enabling unprecedented efficiencies. This report provides a comprehensive exploration of AI agents, their collaborative frameworks such as agent teams and swarms, and outlines structured implementation processes. Emphasis is placed on industry-standard protocols like Anthropics Model Concept Protocol (MCP) and Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol, essential for en

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Creating Accountability

Velociteach

At the beginning of my project management classes, I ask participants if they have any big, burning questions. Accountability always tops the list. Project managers face challenges when team members do not complete assignments on time or when stakeholders delay critical decisions. I empathize. Getting people to do what is needed on time is a […] The post Creating Accountability appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Meet the 14th-Annual Planview Vision Award Winners

Clarizen

On April 23, at Planview Connect the premier global gathering of Planview customers, partners, and industry experts we recognized six leading companies with a Planview Vision Award. For 14 years running, the Vision Awards have highlighted Planview customers with compelling journeys and remarkable outcomes. These companies are streamlining operations, aligning strategy with execution, accomplishing their digital transformation goals, and more.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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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A Beginner’s Guide to Project Accounting

Scoro

Project accounting means tracking financial data for each individual project. Its essential for professional services firms running multiple client projectslike agencies, consulting companies, and architecture and engineering firmswhere each project has unique scopes, timelines, and pricing models. Accurate project accounting involves monitoring your: Internal labor costs , based on hours worked and labor rates External vendor costs , including contractors, tools, and other third-party services

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Unveiling Leantime 3.5: Sleeker, Faster, and More Intuitive Than Ever!

Leantime - Project Management

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Leantime 3.5, packed with meaningful enhancements to improve your project management experience. This update focuses on performance improvements, user interface refinements, and fixing key issues that matter to our community. What’s New in 3.5 Dashboard Improvements Enhanced Widget UI : We’ve revamped dashboard widgets with a cleaner, more intuitive interface Smarter Default Positioning : Updated widget positioning for a more logical wo

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Strategic Portfolio Planning in UK Government

Scrum.org

Introduction Portfolio planning in the UK Government can be a complete nightmare due to shifting political priorities, finite public resources (like most countries, this is getting worse every year), and increasingly complex delivery landscapes. While the frameworks supporting public project and programme management are well-established, they sit uneasily alongside the fast-changing environment in which government operates.

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Het einde van het tijdperk van Calcort: tijd voor een tussenstand in 18 jaar leven met Duchenne.

Gunther Verheyen

Ik herinner me als de dag van gisteren de dag in november 2007 dat ik het telefoontje kreeg van de kinderarts dat de uitslag van de bloedtest van onze oudste zoon bekend was. Het was natuurlijk niet letterlijk de dag van gisteren omdat we intussen mei 2025 zijn. In november 2007 was onze zoon net 6 jaar oud geworden. Als je een beetje kan rekenen, begrijp je dat hij intussen 24 jaar is en dat we bijna 18 jaar verder zijn.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Warum Scrum-Teams Unsicherheit akzeptieren sollten

Scrum.org

In der Produktentwicklung wird Unsicherheit oft als ein Risiko betrachtet, das es zu minimieren gilt. Es wird viel Zeit darauf verwendet, offene Fragen zu klren, Missverstndnisse zu vermeiden und Unklarheiten zu beseitigen, bevor mit der eigentlichen Arbeit begonnen wird. Im Scrum-Kontext manifestiert sich dieser Ansatz im Backlog Refinement und im Sprint Planning, wo versucht wird, ein mglichst klares Verstndnis der Anforderungen und der Lsungsanstze zu entwickeln.

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