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Project Cost Tracking: Process, Tools and Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

Resources and money are the lifeblood of any project. Without proper control, even the best project plans can go off track. That’s why project cost tracking is essential for success. It enables project managers to monitor spending, forecast budget needs and avoid overruns. In this blog, we’ll explore what project cost tracking is, why it matters and which tools and best practices you can use to keep your project financially on target.

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Scrum Masters: The More You Quote the Scrum Guide, the Less They Learn

Scrum.org

I’m sick of hearing my Scrum Masters quote the Scrum Guide! That’s what a manager told me several years ago. He wasn’t frustrated with Scrum itself. He was frustrated with the way it was being delivered. While reflecting on his words it made me think about how often I was doing it, and he was right. From that point on, unless I'm teaching a Scrum course and need a reference, I consciously try to keep those words in mind when trying to get my point across.

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Good project management is a business strategy. Not overhead.

Brett Harned

A few years ago, I consulted with a mid-sized agency during a high-stakes branding project with a new, well-known client. The energy was excited, nervous, and chaotic. And, of course, things were going off the rails (why else would they have brought me in?). They were 75% through the project and already at 99% of the budget. The client was growing frustrated.

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AI in Project Management – What’s Useful, What’s Hype

NimbleWork

AI is transforming work, but how do you separate the game-changers from the empty promises? Join us for a live, interactive session where we break down exactly how AI is reshaping project management today—and how you can leverage it to work smarter, not harder. What You’ll Learn: AI use cases – What’s working (and what’s just hype) Actionable tools & techniques – Automate tasks, predict risks, and boost productivity The trade-offs no one talks about – How to adopt AI wi

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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8 Best AI Project Management Newsletters To Stay Up To Date In 2025

The Digital Project Manager

Stay on top of AI-driven project trends, tools, and tactics with these curated newsletters, each offering a unique take on how AI is transforming project management. The post 8 Best AI Project Management Newsletters To Stay Up To Date In 2025 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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8 Best AI Project Management Newsletters To Stay Up To Date In 2025

The Digital Project Manager

Stay on top of AI-driven project trends, tools, and tactics with these curated newsletters, each offering a unique take on how AI is transforming project management. The post 8 Best AI Project Management Newsletters To Stay Up To Date In 2025 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Power of Standardizing New Product Development Prioritization

Clarizen

Imagine a company called Garry’s Robots Ltd, which makes robots that clean your home. Garry’s Robots wants to add a capability for soap and water cleaning. To do so, they need to source waterproof materials and develop technology capable of recognizing surfaces where water-based cleaning is appropriate. But Garry’s Robots has a prioritization problem: Resources are divided between so many different projects that barely any time or money remains for the water-cleaning initiative.

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Lodgify Lowdown (June ’25): Hawaii Makes History With Green Fee

Lodgify

June has been packed with major legislative developments —headlined by Hawaii’s groundbreaking new climate impact fee. In this month’s lowdown, we’re breaking down everything you need to know, from potential changes in Orange County to new measures in South Lake Tahoe, South Carolina, Missouri, and abroad. We’ve also got the latest shifts from Airbnb and Vrbo you won’t want to miss.

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Why strong working relationships matter more than you think

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Back in 2008, Andy Crowe published research (in his book, Alpha Project Managers ) that identified the top 2% of project managers – the high performers. What made them stand out? Among other things, they were excellent at building relationships. These PMs weren’t just good at sticking to schedules or managing budgets. They had an exceptional ability to work across teams, tap into informal networks and influence beyond the org chart.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Lodgify Appoints Gus Machado as Chief Product and Design Officer

Lodgify

BARCELONA, Spain, June 30, 2025 – Lodgify , the leading vacation rental management platform for independent hosts and property managers, has appointed Gus Machado as Chief Product and Design Officer (CPDO). Machado joins Lodgify with more than two decades of product and design leadership experience, including key roles at Intuit and Pipedrive. At Intuit, he led international teams across six countries and spearheaded the zero-to-one product development for the UK’s Making Tax Digital init

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Entrepreneurship 101: How to Navigate the Challenges of Starting a Business

Binfire

Starting a business can feel like a thrilling adventure, but it’s also filled with hurdles that must be tackled one step at a time. From handling day-to-day operations to ensuring financial clarity, each decision impacts the future of your venture. One crucial aspect of managing your finances is setting up a reliable banking system. Here’s how you can manage your financial processes effectively from the start: The Essential First Steps to Starting A Business Starting your venture begins with a c

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