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11 Project management skills employers expect you to have

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Let's say that we’re almost at the end of the quarter and you’re thinking what a great year it’s been so far at work. Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development in the months ahead… and there’s a lot of choice. I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed.

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What if Agile is Not Enough for Project Success? 4 Scenarios When Agile Isn’t Enough and What to Do Instead

MPUG

From time to time, articles keep emerging on our feed that Agile teams are failing. A popular article by Deloitte, “ How fragile is your Agile , ” covers the six common pitfalls teams face when using Agile for project management. But at the same time, statistics say Agile is the supreme project management methodology of all time. 70% of the companies in the U.S. are using Agile as of 2022 with a success rate of 64%.

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Release | Jira Integration

LiquidPlanner

Latest Release | July 10, 2024 Major news for all of you working in the Atlassian ecosystem: LiquidPlanner now integrates with Jira. That means project managers can now connect the two and pull their Jira projects into the scheduled collection for prioritization, forecasting, and scenario modeling. How does it work? The scheduling algorithm uses the Jira time remaining field to calculate start and finish dates.

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In I.T. Together: How and Why to Lead Blame-Free I.T. Projects

Project Accelerator News

How an IT Project Management team handles and learns from mistakes and setbacks can significantly impact success, not just for the current project but across your whole current portfolio – and future projects too. At Stoneseed, we have the privilege of working very closely with a wide range of project teams: as a provider of IT Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) resources; Project Management Office (PMO) advisory and support; and Stoneseed’s P3MO Platform (our new innovative, structured and

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Software: Is it ever Done?

Musings on Project Management

The software is never done!Certainly not news; and certainly not profound to any engineer, coder, or PM working in the software industry, writing apps, or supporting software enabled devices.Users have come to expect routine and regular updates to all things software.Ooops, not so fast!What about the automobile industry?Traditionally: the car is done!

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How to Plan and Manage Project and Resource Calendars with GanttPRO: 30-Minute Intervals

GanttPRO Project Management

Project planning and workload management in GanttPRO will become more flexible and convenient for you. With this release, we introduce a 30-minute step in project and resource calendars. Previously, the […] The post How to Plan and Manage Project and Resource Calendars with GanttPRO: 30-Minute Intervals first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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Top 15 Project Management Skills: Soft and Hard Skills Included

NimbleWork

What does it take to be a truly exceptional project manager today? How can you navigate the complexities of modern project landscapes while balancing human dynamics, technological advancements, and strategic foresight? As the role of a project manager evolves, so too must our understanding of the essential skills required for success. Gone are the days when a rigid set of technical competencies sufficed.

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10 Career-limiting mistakes to avoid

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I write a lot about how to be better at your job, how to excel at interview , how to improve your skills and so on, and I interview a lot of experts who talk about those kinds of things. Today I want to talk about the opposite: what you should avoid doing at work. I've seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. It's not nice to watch, and I hope it doesn't happen to you.

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From Adversity to Leadership: A Conversation with John Miles (Part 1)

Clint Padgett – Project Success

Episode Information: Clint delves into John’s inspiring journey from overcoming a childhood accident to rebuilding his confidence and graduating with honors from the Naval Academy. He explores his definition of self-leadership, highlighting the importance of hard work, mindset and behavior shifts, and the psychology of progress. John offers insights on how managers can infuse passion and purpose into their daily work and introduces the concept of being a “mosquito auditor.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Best Trello Alternatives & Competitors for Project Management

Celoxis

The Best Trello Alternatives & Competitors for Project Management Software 2024 ; Celoxis: The Enterprise-Level Powerhouse ; Asana: The Versatile Task Manager

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Product Backlog is Not. Product Backlog is.

Scrum.org

In Scrum, the Product Backlog is a vital tool for managing work and delivering value to stakeholders. Despite its importance, there are often misconceptions about what the Product Backlog actually is and how it should be used. Misunderstanding the product backlog can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities to deliver value to customers. This blog aims to dispel these misconceptions by exploring what the Product Backlog is not and what it truly is, providing clarity and enhancing its effe

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Top AI Interview Questions (and Answers) for 2024

Teamweek

Given the hype over AI technology, it’s easy to forget that behind every bot lies a human brain. And with 50% of companies reporting difficulties sourcing vital AI skills , algorithm architects are precious. The global AI market is currently growing by 28% annually , and over 60% of large companies already use AI in everyday operations, meaning employees with top AI skills are only becoming more valuable in the talent market.

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Best Free & Paid Notion Widgets to Supercharge Your Workflow

UPQODE

In today’s digital age, optimizing your workspace is crucial for efficiency and productivity. Notion, a versatile productivity tool, allows users to integrate various widgets to streamline tasks and enhance functionality. This article provides an overview of the best Notion widgets available, helping you choose the right tools to improve your workflow.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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20 Questions To Elicit Value

Scrum.org

Who will be happy about this, and how? In what situation will this make life easier for someone? Why would our users choose us and our solution over the competitor's solution? How does the user solve this today? How would you explain to your partner/parent/child why we should do this? If this were to stop working, what would happen? If we don't do this, what will happen?

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