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The Project Manager’s Agile Transformation Journey

The IIL Blog

Insights from Bosch By Johannes Köber Agility, dynamic, and flexibility are trendsetting words, with good reason. In today’s world, everything is very short-lived. Requirements and boundary conditions are constantly changing, long planning phases are often impossible, and products and solutions are developed in close contact with customers. These challenges impact project management practices and project managers, spurring much-cited Agile Transformation.

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What Is Task Dependency Mapping in Project Management?

ProjectManager.com

Not all tasks are the same. Some can be done one after the other in sequence, while others can’t start until another ends or starts. This is called task dependency. Task dependency mapping is a technique to make those task dependencies clear to avoid costly delays. Before we cover task dependency mapping, let’s first understand what’s meant by dependency in project management and define the four different types of task dependencies.

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D., and Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, MBA, PMP We have all attended project management workshops, conferences, and symposiums. We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. What we ended up learning was about the present state-of-the-art of project management and what the future might look like. But sometimes, it is nice to reminisce about the past and see some of the major changes that have gotten us to where we are today in project management.

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Impact of Resource Constraints on Project Delivery and How to Overcome Them

LiquidPlanner

Resources, in project management terms, are the people, supplies or equipment needed to get tasks completed. Constraints are boundaries or challenges put on those resources because they aren’t unlimited. For example, if your project aims to roll out hands-on training to 3,000 factory workers about how to safely use a new piece of equipment, then you are constrained by how many trainers and pieces of demo equipment are available.

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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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Limiting WIP in Agile

The IIL Blog

By V. Lee Henson Within the Agile framework, work in progress (WIP) is the amount of work that is currently being worked on but not yet completed by the team or organization. Limiting WIP is one of the core principles of Agile, and it is a critical aspect of ensuring that Agile teams can deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. In this article, we will explore the importance of limiting WIP in Agile and how it can help teams to work more efficiently and effectively.

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The Value of PMP Certification: A Key to Career Growth and Increased Earnings

MPUG

In this article, I want to share with you the value of becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI). There are numerous reasons to obtain this certification, and while I could easily enumerate 20, let’s focus on five key points for now. Leading Project Management Certificate The PMP certification is globally recognized as the leading qualification in project management.

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There is No Sprint Zero. Let's Go!

Scrum.org

Many teams feel the need to prepare for a first Sprint by doing designs or other work that doesn't provide value through their customers' eyes. This approach has become known as Sprint Zero. There is no Sprint Zero in Scrum, as each Sprint is intended to produce an Increment of value. We take our own advice, kicking off this vlog series by doing something meaningful.

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How to Customize Work with Project Participants with GanttPRO: Account Roles and Project Rights

GanttPRO Project Management

We are introducing new, completely redesigned features for working with account-level roles and permissions and project-level rights and permissions. In addition, you will find a few more shining opportunities for […] The post How to Customize Work with Project Participants with GanttPRO: Account Roles and Project Rights first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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How to Create a Discounted Cash Flow – DCF | Video

Online PM Courses

The Discounted Cash Flow is a way to model flows of money into and out of a project. But, how do we create a Discounted Cash Flow? The post How to Create a Discounted Cash Flow – DCF | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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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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Best of PMTimes: The Why What and When of a Decision Log

PM Times

Can you relate to that project that feels like it has been dragging on a little too long? Moreover, your team is sitting in a conference room drowsy from preparing the final touches when one perky creative soul, who by the way missed the first four months of meetings (thus why they are perky), […] The post Best of PMTimes: The Why What and When of a Decision Log appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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How to Compose an Effective Construction Scope of Work: 8 Steps and Example

GanttPRO Project Management

A construction scope of work (SoW) typically serves as a reliable guide for managing all phases of the construction project lifecycle. This strategic document determines the activities needed to be […] The post How to Compose an Effective Construction Scope of Work: 8 Steps and Example first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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SPACE WALKS, ROCKET PROPULSION & TRAVELING TO MARS: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. FRANKLIN CHANG-DIAZ (PART ONE)

Clint Padgett – Project Success

Episode Information: Clint has a conversation with Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz, Founder & CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company and former NASA astronaut. During their discussion, Dr. Chang-Diaz talks about his favorite experience in space, his transition to the business world, and the many applications for his company’s rocket propulsion technology. Plus, Dr.

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The Ultimate Guide to Boosting Employer Branding

Teamweek

Employer branding is your company’s reputation in the eyes of your employees, job seekers, and other stakeholders. If your organization cares about its employees, listens to their needs, and supports their growth, you’ve probably got a strong employer brand. Today, employer branding is more about whether your employees are happy. Your company’s good reputation should extend to job seekers and even those exiting the organization.

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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.

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Understanding the Purpose and Importance of Marketing Operations for Creative Teams

Productivity Land

Marketing operations are often overlooked by companies, which can harm their growth and success because they are essential to creating clear procedures that will lead to successful marketing. The majority of marketing teams want to improve results. They’re constantly trying to increase revenue, attract new customers, or raise brand awareness. Most marketing teams lack the resources and staff to be effective, and this is where marketing operations management comes into the picture.

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