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Critical Success Factors in Multi-Project Management

Epicflow Blog

What do you need to achieve successful delivery of every project in a multi-project environment? In the flow of tasks, milestones, dependencies, resources, etc., it’s very easy to lose focus of what matters most for achieving the projects’ goals. Knowing the critical success factors can help you navigate this endless flow of multiple projects’ elements and take care of the most important things.

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General Conditions in Construction: Definitions & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

The general contractor is responsible for all the construction contracting activities that occur on a construction site. These professional services range from supervising the site and the work being done to ensuring that work is carried out safely. These general conditions in construction are varied and costly. If you’re a general contractor working in construction project management, you’ll need to know about general conditions.

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What Does Being a Cross-Functional Team in Scrum Mean?

Scrum.org

A central feature of the Scrum framework is the concept of a cross-functional team. But what exactly is cross-functionality, and how is it beneficial? Let's explore this topic in an agile software development context. Traditional project management approaches often organize teams based on specialized roles and responsibilities. You have developers who write code, testers who ensure quality, designers who create user interfaces, etc.

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Engineering Administration: The Competitive Advantage in Project Management

Productivity Land

Engineering administration plays a crucial role in driving project success by integrating engineering principles with effective management strategies. The role of an engineering administrator, as described in an article by Zippia, involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring their successful execution. These professionals are responsible for creating project budgets, managing workflow efficiency, and assigning tasks to team members.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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Forecasting in a VUCA world

Scrum.org

Answering the question, “when will it be done?” in the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environments that agile was designed for has always been problematic. Afterall, the future is unknown. And yet, we are still expected to provide an answer. Many techniques and fads have emerged from the agile community to try and help teams provide some sort of answer, despite all of the uncertainty and unpredictability.

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How Agile Works at Tesla

Scrum.org

TL; DR: How Elon Musk Would Run YOUR Business with Joe Justice Joe Justice worked for Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. In this Hands-on Agile meetup, Joe shared DX, or Digital Transformation, the agile operating system for TeslaSpeed—a term coined by the EU Commission to talk about how fast Tesla moves and how fast they need to move now. ? Watch the video now : How Elon Musk Would Run YOUR Business mit Joe Justice — Hands-on Agile EXTRA. ?

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Revolutionize Your Brand with AI: The Power of Business Name Generators

Productivity Land

AI has simplified business management in many ways, making it accessible even to individuals new to the corporate world. The process of coming up with a name for a company, which is both essential and difficult, may now be more efficient and economical with the help of a user-friendly Al business name generator. Some of the characteristics of successful companies are manifested in their names, and these online tools can help you come up with some exciting possibilities.

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The Courage to Try Something Old – Use Cases

PM Times

There are many articles about project management trends for 2023. Among the common threads are a focus on AI and more automated PM tools. There are also contradictory trends like workers returning to the office or continuing to work from home. What I find most interesting, though, is that many of the trends have been […] The post The Courage to Try Something Old – Use Cases appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Empowering Education: The Transformative Impact of eLearning on Students

Productivity Land

eLearning is a very exciting new way to learn. It has the potential to transform education, and it’s already bringing transformative benefits to students across the globe. The e-learning market is growing at a CAGR of 17.54% between 2022-2030. In this post, we’ll look at how eLearning improves learning outcomes for students and what future trends may bring us even further along this path of enlightenment.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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A Compact Guide To Security Project Management

Tactical Project Management

In today's fast-paced business environment, security project management has become increasingly important. The ability to manage security projects effectively can make the difference between success and failure, not only in terms of protecting sensitive information but also in terms of maintaining business continuity. This compact guide provides an overview of the key principles of security project management, including risk assessment, project planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.

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How to Reduce Software Development Complexity

Wrike

Software is always evolving. A notable exclusion is the TeX typesetting system by D. E. Knuth, which is designed with the idea to be perfect. Yet you may find bugs there too. Different talk. Work at Wrike Measuring complexity in software development A practical measure of complexity is the development time and effort needed to make a change in software.

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A List Of the Best Personal Websites to Inspire Your Online Presence

UPQODE

In the digital age, establishing a strong online presence is essential for professionals across various industries. Whether you’re a freelancer, an entrepreneur, or a job seeker, a well-crafted personal websites can serve as a powerful tool to showcase your skills, highlight your achievements, and make a lasting impression on potential clients or employers.

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4 Best (and Worse) Cities for Remote Workers

Productivity Land

According to a study by FlexJobs, remote work grew by 159% between 2005 and 2017, and the trend has only accelerated due to recent global events. Gone are the days of being bound to a single office location; now, as a remote worker, you can take advantage of modern technology and explore new possibilities. Working from your home, coffee shop, or even overseas is not only possible but also highly beneficial for overall productivity while improving work-life balance and overall quality of life.

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Acclaim Projects Helps Deliver Innovation Projects on Time and on Budget

This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.