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How to Start a Career in Project Management: Answers to FAQ

Epicflow Blog

Hybrid, Critical Chain, Critical Path, Kanban, Scrum, Six Sigma, Waterfall [3]. In view of the tendency towards digital transformation, a modern project manager should have knowledge in Cloud Technology, SAP Global Systems, SFDC, Gainsight, Pendo, and Tableau. Leadership skills. Business skills. Digital skills.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Another situation for possible domino effect is when the output of a task, while on-time, fails to deliver the planned quantity, thus the subsequent operation has only limited inputs to work on, creating a negative effect throughout the chain. Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Another situation for possible domino effect is when the output of a task, while on-time, fails to deliver the planned quantity, thus the subsequent operation has only limited inputs to work on, creating a negative effect throughout the chain. Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more.

2016 52
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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

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Authorization Points: Specific points during the course of a project at which the sponsor reviews the business case and approves the project onwards. All decisions about reviewing, approving, and rejecting changes to a project are handled by the Change Control Board. Crashing: A way to fast track the project by adding resources.