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How to Build and Implement a Project Strategy

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Every project is different. Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. To better manage projects, one must clearly understand project strategy, who’s responsible for it in the organization and the steps to create a project strategy.

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What Is a Balanced Scorecard? (Example & Template Included)

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Coming up with long-term goals for a business or organization is just the beginning of a five-year project. A balanced scorecard is a strategic management performance metric. It’s a common management tool worldwide, used across industries, including government and nonprofit organizations.

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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Projects and operations are both necessary for businesses to succeed, but they require different approaches. When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Projects change the business. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things!

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Construction Superintendent Job Description, Responsibilities and Salary

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A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned. One of their main responsibilities is to deal with the construction project’s resources and make sure they’re available for each assignment. This will inform the construction project’s budget.

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Leading with Transactional Leadership

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Leadership can be customized to the individual. This might sound backwards, even counter to what leadership is, but the definition of leadership is broad enough to hold a multitude of approaches. So today, let’s take a look at one of the foundational types of leadership—transactional leadership.

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Organizational Process Assets: Definitions, Examples & Templates

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There are many things that are needed when managing a project. Front of mind are resources and intangible things like leadership, experience and general know-how. These organizational process assets are critical to a project’s success and its operations. But there are also tangible items that are just as important.

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Manufacturing Engineer Job Description

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Manufacturing engineering, sometimes called production engineering, is a type of engineering that’s concerned with the planning of the practices of manufacturing. The goal is to produce quality products for the least amount of cost. Manufacturing engineering involves both industrial engineering and mechanical engineering skills.