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Applying the heuristics of “How Big Things Get Done” to adaptive delivery

Kiron Bondale

construction, mining, aerospace), it is tempting to assume that these heuristics are only relevant to projects delivered with a predictive approach. Whether we are looking to fill the role of a project manager, an agile lead (e.g. Scrum Master) or a product owner, relevant experience and knowledge are critical.

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Microsoft Project vs. Microsoft Planner: In-Depth Comparison

ProjectManager.com

If you’re looking to manage a project and facilitate better collaboration with your teams, chances are you’ve heard of and are thinking of trying Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner. MS Project integrates with MS products such as Office and has financial management tools and Gantt charts. May the best app win.

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How to Make a CPM Schedule: CPM Scheduling Basics

ProjectManager.com

Project managers know the critical path. Using a CPM schedule gives project managers valuable insights into the planning phase of their projects. Using a CPM schedule gives project managers valuable insights into the planning phase of their projects. Every project manager should have a CPM schedule in their toolbox.

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Agile Revolution in the Defense Industry

Scrum.org

Used by SpaceX for the construction of its rockets, the Idiot Index is the ratio between the total cost of a product divided by the cost of its elementary components. Firehawk Aerospace 3D prints rockets and a solid form of fuel to launch them. The higher the index, the more inefficient the design. When we know where we are going: 1.

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Project Management Mastery: Conquering Big, Hairy, Complex Projects (BHCP)

NimbleWork

The first required an in-depth understanding of the different types of construction projects this company did – a dam/ hydroelectric power plant project was very different from an engineering plant set up projects – which was very different from a massive rail and road bridge construction project.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

Project management is no different. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe. As an organization, it offers training and certification in project management, and it reports regularly on industry trends. A History of PMI.

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2022 Online and In-Person Events for Project/Resource Managers and Industry Professionals

Epicflow Blog

Project Management. February 9 — Festival of Education and Research held by Association for Project Management combines the educational conference and celebratory awards ceremony, which will be interesting for the project management community. Human Resource Management. Project Management. Online Events.

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