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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Leadership is critical.

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What Did the Pandemic Teach Us About New Product Development?

Planview

The bulk of the webinar is based on a recent research paper— Accelerating innovation: some lessons from the pandemic —published by Dr. Robert Cooper in the Journal of Product Innovation Management. Q&A from Accelerating Innovation: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic. Addressing Agile-Stage-Gate PPM Implementation Challenges.

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3 Continuous Improvement Strategies to Boost Your Project Management Skills

Project Pulse Journal

Today, continuously enhancing your project management skills is beneficial and expected. This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. What is Continuous Improvement?

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The 23 Best Project Management Books For Upgrading Your Career in 2020

Planio

The number one thing every project manager needs to level up their skills is experience. A good project management book. There’s nothing “new” about running a project. But you can bet that every single type of project has already been run by someone else. Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management.

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10 Best Project Management Quotes

ProjectManager.com

Project management is vast. There’s a lot to understand — like planning, scheduling, budgeting and leadership for starters — and it can often feel overwhelming. Project managers are great at taking up a challenge, but sometimes they can use some extra encouragement. Who cares for the lonely project manager?

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The Project Management Starter Guide: for Non-Project Managers

Workzone

Just because your business card doesn’t say, Project Manager, doesn’t mean you aren’t one. Create timelines and budgets? Create plans for a project, oversee the completion of the project, and then find yourself looking back on the project and exploring what went right and what went wrong? What is a Project?

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Agency culture: 7 steps to the cultural makeover your agency needs

Resource Guru

With the right values in place, your senior leadership knows how to lead with those values top of mind. That gives your team (leadership or otherwise) the tools to make decisions that align with your values, creating autonomy. That provides space to keep projects on track and on budget. The same goes for the wider team.