ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2025

Projects might have a roadmap, but when executed, they rarely go as planned. Internal and external factors can impact the projects scope, budget, schedule and more. To address these issues before they even occur falls under project contingency. Lets start by defining project contingency and what makes up a contingency plan. Then, well show how to execute that plan to avoid scope creep, budget overruns and schedule delays.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 23, 2025

There has always been a tension between running the business and changing the business. As a project manager, my work leading change has often felt like its got in the way of my colleagues ability to run the business. Project leaders are regularly told that run takes priority: keeping the lights on is more important than whatever new thing Im trying to get done.

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MPUG

APRIL 23, 2025

Overview Most people struggle to distinguish between process and procedure because they are often closely related and used interchangeably. Knowing the key differences between them helps you formalize business processes and boost company profitability. A process is a high-level or broad approach to achieve an outcome in a series of steps, while a procedure is a set of instructions for completing a particular task within a process.

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WorkOtter

APRIL 23, 2025

The City of Roseville's Electric and Environmental Utilities departments each had a strategic plan for their organization, requiring skilled employees to

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2025

This is how the scenario usually unfolds (correct me if Im wrong). You comfortably settle yourself in your office chair (or home chair when working remotely ), ready to conquer your task list. Yet, surprisingly, your thoughts get traced further and further from your tasks and projects as you start daydreaming. Oryou notice a personal email notification ( What if its something super-important?!

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NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2025

At some point, we normalized the idea that being in back-to-back meetings all day is just part of getting work done. But its not. What Ive seen across teams, functions, and even roles is that too many meetings quietly erode the time needed to do actual, focused work. And the numbers back it up. On average, people spend about 31 hours a month in unproductive meetings.

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Workzone

APRIL 23, 2025

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: This article originally appeared on the WorkZone Project Management Software blog.

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Gunther Verheyen

APRIL 23, 2025

In the spring of 2016 I started calling myself a Scrum Caretaker . I had to come up with a job title after leaving behind my positions with the more traditional sounding titles of Partner of Ken Schwaber and Director of the Professional Scrum Series at Scrum.org (2013-2016) and of Global Scrum Leader and Principal Consultant at Capgemini (2010-2013).

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2025

Scrum Master Choices Professionalising the Teacher Stance, Part 5. Prior to reading this blog, please read the introduction to this series here. By now weve covered three competencies of the teaching stance for a Scrum Master: Intention, Evaluation, Continued Development, and now, Variety of Delivery. This one hits close to home for anyone who has ever designed a workshop or coaching session, only to watch half the room switch off ten minutes in.

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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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The IIL Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

By Dr. Leon Herszon April 23, 2025 Read Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 In the first three articles of this series, we explored how AI is transforming small businesses, the tools available, and the benefits AI brings to business owners, employees, and clients. Now, lets get practical. Adopting AI isnt about blindly throwing technology at a business. It requires a structured, strategic approach to ensure the tools you choose align with your business goals and actually solve problems.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2025

The Scrum way of working is being elevated with the advent of AI. So, we will be seeing a new generation of AI-powered Scrum Teams. If you want to upgrade your Scrum way of working with the power of AI, this guide is a powerful starting point. It shows you how to setup an AI-powered Scrum Team. Use this link to download the full document: [link] A New Era of Collaboration Begins The rise of AI marks a turning point in how we work, not by replacing human roles, but by dramatically expanding what

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Leading Agile

APRIL 23, 2025

AI experiments always work in the lab because the lab has the ideal conditions: isolated scope and boundaries, dedicated teams and tools, freedom from operational constraints, and executive sponsorship. The problem is those conditions don’t exist in the rest of the business. Video Transcript Philippe Bonneton There is an interesting one with ai.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2025

New Scrum teams aren't perfect, but when you use Scrum to get better, you get better at Scrum. So often, when you first start using Scrum, it can feel like you're just going through the motions. And while that can be frustrating, it's also a part of learning. When teams first adopt Scrum, theyre learning a new way of working. They might treat the events as checkboxes.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Project Accelerator News

APRIL 23, 2025

It was recently confirmed that Britain is getting a new Universal theme park in Bedford. IT Project Management can be a bit like a theme park of rollercoaster rides thrilling at first, but quickly full of twists, sudden drops, unexpected loops, and that one terrifying moment when you realise the track ahead looks er unfinished. One minute youre cruising through planning, and the next youre free-falling through shifting priorities, budget changes, or surprise stakeholder input.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries globally, demanding a skilled workforce capable of leveraging its capabilities. This paper presents a structured, step-by-step framework designed to systematically build AI competencies across an entire enterprise workforce, applicable across multiple industries. The key to thriving in the AI era is fostering AI fluency across all levelsfrom executives to frontline staff.

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Pawel Brodzinski

APRIL 23, 2025

Over the past decade, the idea of wholenessto bring the whole self to workgot quite some traction. The sources are many. It rides on the wave of increasing acceptance of individualism. It appears to align with diversity, which has become a major topic across HR departments. Last but not least, it’s one of the pillars of Teal Organizations. Teal might be far from a household name that Fredrick Laloux, who coined the term, envisioned a dozen years back.

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Brett Harned

APRIL 23, 2025

After I published my last Unsubscribed piece, I got a text from a friend: “Hey—just checking in. Are you okay?” It wasn’t an intrusive question. It was kind. It came from love. And still, it hit me sideways. Because the answer is yes, I’m okay. Or at least, I’m as okay as anyone else trying to work, lead, parent, create, and stay sane in a world that feels like it’s constantly cracking around the edges.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2025

In Krze: Die KI Interviewanalyse Wenn Sie eine neue Rolle als Scrum Master oder agiler Coach fr ein unter Druck stehendes Team bernehmen, werden Sie sofort mit einer schwierigen Realitt konfrontiert: Sie mssen die komplexe Dynamik verstehen, die im Spiel ist, haben aber nur wenig Zeit, um alle verfgbaren Informationen zu verarbeiten. In diesem Artikel erfahren Sie, wie die KI-Interviewanalyse ein leistungsstarkes Werkzeug fr agile Praktiker sein kann, die unstrukturierte qualitative Daten schnel

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ActiveCollab

APRIL 23, 2025

While ActiveCollab Assignments Dashboard and Reports [[link] can give you a lot of information about your projects, time, team performance, and budgets, we understand that you dont always have time to create and analyze specific reports. We implemented the Project Progress Menu to make project progress tracking faster and easier. And you can access the Menu without even leaving the Project page.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2025

Was, wenn Scrum bereits verbrannte Erde ist? Kommt dir diese Situation bekannt vor? Du bist neu im Projekt und deine Aufgabe ist es, Scrum einzufhren. Vielleicht wurdest du auch gerufen, damit das Team endlich die Scrum Regeln befolgt. Oder du musst dafr sorgen, dass das Scrum Team endlich richtig funktioniert. Kurz gesagt: Du bist der neue Scrum Master im Projekt.

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