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How to Make a Project Outline (Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

Successful projects arent had by holding ones nose and jumping in. There must be preparation. In project management, once a project has been approved, it starts with a project outline. While a project outline might seem obvious, its worth spending a little time defining what the phase means. Once thats clear, well show when a project outline is made, what should be included and provide an example to show how it works in a real-life scenario.

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Using BATNA in Product Management

Scrum.org

If you have worked in product management long enough, you know that not every conversation ends in full agreement. Priorities shift, pressure comes from different directions, and decisions dont always fit easily into the plan. Every Product Owner should understand BATNA - the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement. Explained by Roger Fisher and William Ury in their book Getting to Yes, BATNA is a negotiation concept.

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When “do what you love” stops loving you back

Brett Harned

💡 This is the second post in  Unsubscribed , a blog series about what happens when you stop pretending everything’s fine—and start saying what you really mean. Years ago, when I was trying to figure out what the hell to do with my career, a friend gave me some advice I’ll never forget: “Follow your happiness.

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Workflow Management Strategies That Work for Small Businesses

Beyond the Chaos

When you’re running a small business, every minute counts. However, when workflows become chaotic and disorganized, efficiency suffers, and stress skyrockets. Without structured workflows, organizations face inefficiencies , loss of trust in data integrity, and rising costs. Thankfully, effective workflow management can bring clarity and structure back to your business operations.

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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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ROI of Project Management Software: Real Numbers & Results

Celoxis

Unlock the true ROI of project management softwarebeyond savings. See how the PM right tool drives business impact for CFOs, COOs, and PMO leaders.

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