Four Core Questions That Every Project Plan Should Answer
TeamGantt
MAY 2, 2024
A project plan is your best strategic tool for keeping projects on time and budget. See how to create a plan people want to read by answering 4 key questions.
May, 2024
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10 Steps for Successful Project Completion (Templates Included)
ProjectManager.com
MAY 15, 2024
Project planning, execution, monitoring and controlling are often the focus of project management. Even project initiation gets attention, but project completion is usually mentioned as an afterthought. That’s a mistake. Every phase of a project is important. Project completion is more than delivering on time, within budget and meeting quality expectations.
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I asked ChatGPT to make 10 pictures of project managers… and the results are surprising
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 29, 2024
I asked ChatGPT to make me some pictures of project managers for an article I was working on and the results were surprising. Or rather, as a female project manager, the results were not surprising at all. There's lots of chat in the world of project management at the moment about the value of AI, but what are the biases that sit behind that AI? Anyway, before I rant, let me show you what happened when I ran my ChatGPT 4o experiment.
Avoiding Road Rage: Ensuring a Smooth Project Ride
PM Times
MAY 7, 2024
One recent unseasonably warm Saturday afternoon, I was running errands alongside two-thirds of the American populace. Having finished the current errand, I reached for the seat belt, confirmed I heard the familiar “click”, and was off to complete my final run for the day. Truthfully, I was tired and moderately cranky, due to the fact […] The post Avoiding Road Rage: Ensuring a Smooth Project Ride appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Risk Management: Chains and funnels
Musings on Project Management
MAY 8, 2024
What to make of chains and funnels? And, if I also stick in anchors, does it help? What I'm actually talking about is conjunctive events, disjunctive events, and anchor bias:Conjunctive events are chains of event for which every link in the chain must be a success or the chain fails. Success of the chain is the product of each link's success metric.
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The Art of Project Management: Essential Upskilling Strategies for Success
The IIL Blog
MAY 8, 2024
By Steven Briggs May 8, 2024 Learning and development are crucial for professionals seeking to advance their careers, as it equips them with the necessary tools and skills needed to facilitate professional growth and reach their goals. Project managers keen on levelling up in this field are well aware of the future benefits this industry offers. At present, project management is a high-income field, with many employment opportunities in various industries such as Information Technology (IT), fin
Eleven IT project lessons to be learned at … Tatton Garden Show
Project Accelerator News
MAY 24, 2024
Blog by Nicol Cutts, Head of Projects, Professional Services at Stoneseed. In recent weeks, I’ve shared IT Project Management learning that can be gleaned from Crufts dog show and Chatsworth International Horse Trials. It seems there’s an IT Project Management lesson everywhere you look! When a colleague heard that I was heading to the RHS Tatton Garden Show in July, she said that even I couldn’t find project management teachings in the topsoil.
Can a Project Manager be a Scrum Master?
Scrum.org
MAY 14, 2024
When companies dip their toe in Agile waters, they often start by simply trying out an Agile framework such as Scrum to deliver something relatively small, such as a project. And that's a great way to start. However, with this comes the question: Can a Project Manager be a Scrum Master? The answer is yes - but with caution. While the transition may require some adjustment and a shift in mindset, Project Managers possess a wealth of experience and skills that can - for many - actually be benefici
7 Ways To Ensure a Project’s Success
TeamGantt
MAY 2, 2024
Uncover 7 key factors of a successful project and why you should strive to meet each step, even before you begin managing and launching your next big idea.
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
Demand Management: Process, Importance and Tools
ProjectManager.com
MAY 7, 2024
The relationship between supply and demand is Economics 101. Whether a business is manufacturing or managing a warehouse, understanding demand management goes a long way to ensure that stock levels are always balanced with customer needs. This requires first an understanding of demand management and how it benefits business. Next, we’ll outline the demand management process to learn how to implement this planning methodology and how software can facilitate that process.
Interim Investing and ESG: The Evolution of Investment Strategies in Projects
Green Project Management
MAY 13, 2024
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have rapidly moved from the fringes to the forefront of global investment strategies, profoundly influencing how projects are evaluated, financed, and implemented. This seismic shift reflects a broader acknowledgment within the investment community of the significant impact that sustainable practices have on long-term profitability and risk […] The post Interim Investing and ESG: The Evolution of Investment Strategies in
7 Easy Steps I Use To Close A Project Effectively (Steal my checklist!)
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 26, 2024
We tend to spend lots of time talking about project set up, having a fully-thought through business case, or all the stuff you have to do while the project work is being done. But there’s another area that is arguably as important, if not more so than those: how to close a project. I've closed out lots of projects in my 20+ years career as a project manager.
What is an Agile Release Train? (ART)
Online PM Courses
MAY 8, 2024
In this video, I answer the question, what is an Agile Release Train (ART) in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)? The post What is an Agile Release Train? (ART) appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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
10 More Objections to Incremental Delivery - Debunked!
Scrum.org
MAY 9, 2024
I may be a little obsessed with incremental delivery. But - in my defense - I do have some excuse for it. After all, Incremental delivery is at the heart of Scrum. The purpose of the Sprint is to deliver a done increment that meets the Sprint goal. The key word there is done. Every Spint, the team delivers an increment of product that meets the team’s definition of Done.
What makes a good manager? 9 essential qualities and skills
Planio
MAY 6, 2024
Managers who build trust, provide mentorship, and inspire those around them drive a 70% increase in their team’s productivity and engagement. But unfortunately, it’s an upside many managers miss out on. In reality: Nearly half of all employees say they simply don’t trust their manager to have their back. Despite a busy workload and multiple responsibilities, the best managers find a way to blend their hard and soft skills to deliver on their goals while providing support, direction, and guidance
Shop Floor Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control
ProjectManager.com
MAY 29, 2024
Businesses are always looking for ways to improve efficiency. Manufacturers are no different, except in the areas in which they seek to standardize and streamline their production processes. One method they use is shop floor manufacturing. For those new to the term, let’s first define its parts, such as what is a shop floor and a shop floor plan. Then we’ll explore shop floor management, what a shop floor manager does and best practices to achieve the benefits of effective shop floor management.
Organising Around Value Stream Increases Business Agility
The IIL Blog
MAY 1, 2024
By Nagaraja Gundappa First things first – let’s define business agility: Business agility, alternatively called enterprise agility and organizational agility, is the ability of an organization to rapidly adapt to market and environmental changes in productive and cost-effective ways according to PMI’s Disciplined Agile. So, business agility is not just many projects across the business adopting agile software development.
Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now
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.
A Real Project Manager’s Guide to RAID
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 30, 2024
Ever wondered what RAID is all about in project management? You'll hear project managers talking about their RAID logs as part of how to manage a project , or updating the RAID, but what does it all mean? I've been working with RAID logs for over 20 years, so I have plenty of practical tips to share! My RAID log is THE most useful tool I use to keep my projects on track, and it will do the same for you.
Cost: Let's review
Musings on Project Management
MAY 21, 2024
How many ways are there to say "Cost"?Certainly, more than one!When "they" ask: 'How do YOU manage cost?", your answer is: 'It's complicated' because there are so many varieties of 'cost'.
Winning Estimation Tactics for Agile Teams: From Calibration to Confidence
Scrum.org
MAY 22, 2024
Estimates are notoriously bad. In the world of agile development, inaccurate estimates can lead to missed deadlines, blown budgets, and frustrated teams. But why is estimation so challenging? Estimates are predictions, and predictions are inherently uncertain. Human biases, lack of historical data, and the complex nature of software development add layers of difficulty.
What’s the Difference between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager
Online PM Courses
MAY 22, 2024
How does a Scrum Master differ from a Project Manager? Let’s look at why they may seem similar and how the roles are very different. The post What’s the Difference between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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.
RAG Status in Project Management: Importance & Benefits
ProjectManager.com
MAY 14, 2024
Key performance indicators (KPIs) provide projects with a lot of data. But to know whether those KPIs are on target requires more than just a gut feeling. You need a way to quickly and expertly evaluate whether project goals are being met. That’s what a RAG status does. RAG status begins with understanding the acronym and how RAG status is used in project management.
App Modernization: How to Manage Risk and Generate ROI as You Go
Leading Agile
MAY 23, 2024
You moved a critical application to the cloud, expecting infrastructure and operational expenses to decrease. It didn’t play out like you thought. You are paying much more than you planned, making you reconsider why you moved it to the cloud in the first place. But there was a reason you moved to the cloud, and running an application on your infrastructure just puts you right back where you started. 3 Major Components Driving Cloud Costs The major components of your cloud cost are compute, st
10 Data Protection Questions to Ask Before Starting a New Project
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 27, 2024
Does your project include processing of personal data? Or any other kind of data? Or sharing data between organizations? Chances are, you're going to have a workstream of activity related to data management and data protection. I've worked on a lot of projects with a data migration element, and many of my projects require DPIAs (more on those later).
Project Toys
Musings on Project Management
MAY 31, 2024
I generally do not endorse products on this blog, and this posting is not an endorsement per se, but more of a "heads up" because in the PMO there are always a lot of documents and things to write, many to a multi-lingual project team. Here is a tool that might be of use.
How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
The Move to Product Thinking is Gaining Momentum
Scrum.org
MAY 29, 2024
At Scrum.org, we have a website that draws in millions of visitors, all thanks to our small but efficient team and robust cloud infrastructure. This setup allows our team to make instant changes to the website, introduce new products, or publish a blog with the potential to reach thousands of people. The power of LLMs and Generative AI amplifies this reach, offering innovative ways to access information, generate content, and structure it according to the customer's needs.
How to Estimate Your Project Schedule
Online PM Courses
MAY 15, 2024
Arriving at a robust project schedule is hard. But, in this video, I will break it down into a simple process with three phases and 10 steps The post How to Estimate Your Project Schedule appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Capacity Management in Business Operations
ProjectManager.com
MAY 8, 2024
Businesses need to thrive, grow more profitably and stay competitive in a marketplace that is constantly changing. That means increasing their output to the greatest extent possible. The process of achieving that goal is called capacity management. To understand capacity management, we’ll first fully define the term, list the different types and explain why it’s so important in operations management.
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