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.

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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

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Online PM Courses

MAY 5, 2024

Project Management basics are critical. They're the start of a learning journey and a compass bearing for even the most experienced of us. The post Project Management Basics are Key: What Should You Focus on? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 8, 2024

Do you want to better understand your project finances under control, even if you don’t have much experience managing money on projects? You might have studied project budgeting as part of a training course. You might have read a lot about how to manage the finances, but now you feel more confused than ever, trying to piece it all together on your own!

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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

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Management Yogi

MAY 7, 2024

Professionals around the world have taken the Certified Hybrid-Agile Master Professional (CHAMP) course offered by ManagementYogi and some of them are already CHAMP certified. You can read some of the CHAMP Success Stories.But as an aspiring professional wants to know about CHAMP, they are uncertain due to Other “well-recognized” bodies also provide Hybrid-Agile certification.

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TeamGantt

MAY 7, 2024

Learn what role energy plays in productivity and how to find the ideal time of day to work to get into your most productive zone.

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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.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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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.

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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.

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Musings on Project Management

MAY 10, 2024

A lot of great outcomes are directly from emergent innovationEmergent meaning the properties were not predictable from analyzing the constituents; they surprise us all when the integrated constituents all came together and something new appears!

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MPUG

MAY 10, 2024

Introduction Welcome to the transformative world of project management, where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, but a game-changer in the way Project Management Offices (PMOs) function. Hi there, my name is Rich Weller. I have been in the Project Management profession for nearly 30 years. Throughout my career, according to experts tracking the stats, I have witnessed incremental improvements in project success rates.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2024

Projects are planned, but those plans are rarely executed with changes. Those disruptions can play havoc on a project’s budget. Therefore, project managers are always tracking budget variance to deliver projects without breaking the bank. We’ll define project variance below as well as what a budget variance analysis is. There’s a section explaining the importance of tracking budget variance in project management and different project aspects to consider when tracking budget variance.

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Scrum.org

MAY 6, 2024

From my early days as a developer, encountering the challenges that paved the way for DevOps at Merrill Lynch, to the eventual understanding and implementation of DevOps philosophies, my journey has been both enlightening and transformative. This evolution wasn't just about adopting new tools or practices; it was about a fundamental shift in how we approach software development and operations.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 8, 2024

By Ko Ito May 8, 2024 Tired of the same old project management routine? Feeling like your skills could use a hidden boost? Look no further than the real-world thrill of geocaching! This isn’t your average hobby; Geocaching is a global treasure hunt game using GPS that started in 2000. There are 3 million active caches and 6 million players worldwide.

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MPUG

MAY 6, 2024

But Wait! There’s More! In Part 1 of Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools , we explained AI and its uses for predictive analysis in Project Management. But there are more than just those 8 uses for AI from our last article. In part 2, we will go a little deeper into AI with 3 more ways that AI is revolutionizing project management. Then we will explore 5 ways to ensure seamless integration for your organization. 1.

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Velociteach

MAY 9, 2024

Managing multiple projects simultaneously is a common challenge for most project managers. Balancing competing priorities, aligning different project teams, and maintaining productivity can seem daunting. Drawing insights from Elizabeth Harrin’s expertise as shared in the podcast episode from “Manage This,” along with additional strategies and tools, this blog explores effective ways to juggle multiple projects […] The post How to Manage Several Projects at Once appeared first on PMP Certi

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2024

Ever felt like your agile game is more of a sluggish shuffle? You’re not alone. Imagine you’ve just rolled out what should be a game-changing agile transformation. Yet, things are somehow just as slow—if not slower—than before. Frustrating, right? It’s like prepping a gourmet meal and having everyone just pick at their food. Here’s the truth: keeping the agile flame alive can be a real headache.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 8, 2024

By Georgina Otubela May 8, 2024 In April 2024, I had the pleasure of leading a panel discussion at the Service Desk and IT Support Show (SITS) at the ExCeL Centre in London, where I was able to shine a light on a topic, I feel passionate about–the sourcing and retention of diverse talent in the Service Management sector. In this article we will explore: The skills gap in technology Challenges and tactics for attracting and sourcing talent.

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MPUG

MAY 10, 2024

In his 1990 book, “On Becoming a Leader,” Warren Bennis articulated his famous 12 differences between managers and leaders. The last is the best-known: ‘The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.” But others are instructive for us. To paraphrase Bennis, “The project manager focuses on systems and structure; the project leader focuses on people.

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Project Accelerator News

MAY 10, 2024

Blog by Nicol Cutts, Head of Projects, Professional Services at Stoneseed. As I sat, musing about what to write for this very highbrow and important Stoneseed IT Project Management blog, my eyes caught sight of my tickets to Chatsworth International Horse Trials. I allowed the tickets to distract me, I remembered past events and the beautiful relationship between rider and horse, the multi-skills that lead competitors to succeed at the different disciplines and the resilience needed to complete

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2024

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of a particular transaction or relationship. Working with external suppliers to develop a product to set expectations is essential. The Agile Manifesto contains a warning about contracts: “Customer collaboration over contract negotiation” - The Agile Manifesto For Agile Software Development When developing products, contracts can limit change in a way that reduces the product’s value.

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Susanne Madsen

MAY 7, 2024

I’ve just released my third book, How to Do the Inner Work – A Guide to Self-Discovery, Empowerment and Emotional Healing. But what does it mean to do the inner work and what are the benefits? In essence, doing the inner work means that if you’re stuck and want something to change, your first point of call is to work with your internal world of thoughts, beliefs, emotions, body and breath, before seeking to change something external to you.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 10, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Agile Project Management By Dr. Leon Herszon, Ph.D. Abstract This White Paper provides an overview into how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping agile project management. As AI technologies mature, they offer tools for enhancing decision-making processes, automating routine tasks, and personalizing stakeholder interactions.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Invensis Learning

MAY 10, 2024

Introduction Do you ever feel like your project is balancing on the edge of uncertainty? Tight budgets, shifting deadlines, and inadequate resources constantly impact even the most thoroughly planned project. But there’s a powerful tool at your disposal: sensitivity analysis. Think of it as a stress test for your project. By analyzing how key variables like costs, timelines, and team availability might fluctuate, you can anticipate potential problems before they become roadblocks.

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Scrum.org

MAY 7, 2024

by: Patricia Kong and Kurt Bittner Since the last version of the Evidence-Based Management (EBM) Guide was published in 2020 and while writing our book about EBM, we had many conversations about how we could help people to better understand and apply EBM to their work and even to their personal lives. We used these insights to write the book , and also realized that we needed to update the EBM Guide based on what we’ve learned.

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Alan Parker Blog

MAY 10, 2024

The Execution Phase of Project Management No matter its size or complexity, every project reaches a point where planning transitions into action. Sometimes, a little too quickly. Welcome to the Execution Phase of the project lifecycle, where we start building and delivering on things. Here, project managers and their teams take the strategic blueprints developed during earlier phases and work to breathe life into them.

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