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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Conduct Team-Building Exercises.

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Book Review: The Power of Project Leadership

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In Susanne’s book, 2018 PMI research shows that only 52% of projects finish on time, only 69% meet their business objectives, and, for every $1 billion spent, organizations are losing $97 million. PS – It is of no surprise to me that Susanne Madsen won the Project Management Literature Award for the PMIs award this month.

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What Do Companies like Apple, Amazon and Google Look for in Project Managers?

Epicflow Blog

Besides the specific requirements in the technical background, all employers bank on soft skills. Therefore, you should be able to communicate effectively and build trust with multiple technical and non-technical business units, as well as across other cultures and geographies while managing multiple projects. . Soft Skills.

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What Is Cost Overrun? How to Prevent It

Wrike

With about 28% of projects failing due to imprecise cost estimates, it’s clear that your project plan deserves time and attention. It can happen due to three primary reasons: Economic factors that occur due to inaccuracies in project budget or scope. Failure to review similar past projects and historical data.

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5 Best Project Management Certifications and Courses of 2019

nTask

Today, technology and businesses have gone through a metamorphosis that has led to such organizations in dire need for certified project managers. The Project Management Professional certification is accredited with the Project Management Institute (PMI). However, written tests for non-tech savvy individuals are priced at $555.

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Best 2020 Online Courses, Events, and Resources for Project Managers

Epicflow Blog

But due to the fact this year any kind of outdoor activity is limited by quarantine restrictions because of COVID-19, online courses and free educational resources for self-study are handy as never before. PMI has prepared a collection of helpful materials that can be used by both beginners and experienced project managers.

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Managing Virtual Teams Successfully

The IIL Blog

Tuckman model of forming-storming-norming-performing), they can benefit from a Simple Interactive Meaningful Practical Learning Exercise (SMILE). To this end, expenditures that are reviewed to ensure that a team will function optimally might include factors such as: Web-based platforms for collaboration, i.e., WebEx or GoToMeeting.

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