Tue.Jan 14, 2025

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How Project Prioritization Scoring Models Help Organizations

ProjectManager.com

Organizations that manage multiple projects need to understand the project prioritization scoring model. Without a project scoring matrix to help them select the projects that align with their business goals and when to implement them, theyre not managing but leaving everything to fate. Thats not a good place for a business to be. Therefore, well define a scoring model in project management and when to use project scoring.

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Using Multi-Product/Portfolio Level Product/Agility Practices To Support Your Project To Product Operating Model Journey

Scrum.org

Most organizations wait way too long to adopt some portfolio-level agility practices. Theyve been told, You cant scale whats broken, so they wait until they nail agile at the team and product group level. What if fixing whats broken REQUIRES focusing on the upstream thats shaping the work and context of these teams? Back in 2012 or so, I met an SVP responsible for a 1000-person delivery organization that was working in a traditional waterfall.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.28: Collection of Evidence

Alan Parker Blog

Establishing Procedures for Evidence Collection in Information Security Oorganisations face increasing risks from information security events. To ensure that such incidents are managed effectively, it is crucial to have robust procedures in place for identifying, collecting, acquiring, and preserving evidence. These measures are essential for maintaining integrity and supporting disciplinary or legal actions when required.

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Can a Scrum Master Change an Organisation?

Scrum.org

With their unique blend of skills and expertise, Scrum Masters can potentially become catalysts for change, fostering an environment where value delivery and product mindset thrive. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The Scrum Masters can instigate significant organisational transformation by championing collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus, laying the groundwork for an ada

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.29: Information Security During Disruption

Alan Parker Blog

Maintaining Information Security During Disruptions Organisations face a myriad of challenges that can disrupt operations, ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters. Ensuring the security of information during such disruptions is critical to safeguarding business continuity and maintaining stakeholder trust. This article outlines the importance of planning for information security during disruptions and offers actionable guidance for organisations.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.24: Information Security Incident Management Planning and Preparation

Alan Parker Blog

Preparing for Information Security Incident Management Information security incidents are inevitable. Whether caused by human error, malicious intent, or technological failure, these incidents can have serious consequences for organisations. Effective planning and preparation for incident management is essential to minimise impact and ensure quick recovery.

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Agency project management software: 9 options

Wrike

When it comes to managing complex projects in your agency, its difficult to get the results you need without the right software. Tracking project statuses and work deadlines is one thing but, as soon as you add budget planning, people management, and more into the mix, any project manager will struggle to grasp all the moving parts. In this guide, Ill review the various options out there for agency project management software.

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Sample Videos: Certified In Practical Scaled (CIPSA) Course - Part 1

Management Yogi

This post is in continuation of the earlier post of Certified In Practical Scaled Agile (CIPSA) course: Certified In Practical Scaled Agile (CIPSA) Online Course Content of this certification course has been used by successful CIPSAs and is being used by aspiring CIPSAs. In this post, there are 10 sample videos, which have been made public.

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Produkt Backlog Refinement ist eine Voraussetzung für effektive Teamarbeit

Scrum.org

In vielen Organisationen bleibt echte Zusammenarbeit und gemeinsame Verantwortung oft eine unerfllte Wunschvorstellung. Die Teams sollen gemeinsam an einem Strang ziehen, Verantwortung teilen und sich gegenseitig untersttzen, um gemeinsam Erfolge zu feiern. Doch in der Praxis sieht es hufig anders aus: Einzelne Teammitglieder arbeiten isoliert an ihren Aufgaben, Missverstndnisse hufen sich, und die erhoffte Synergie bleibt aus.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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ISO 27001 Control 5.27: Learning From Information Security Incidents

Alan Parker Blog

Responding to Information Security Incidents A robust, well-documented, and communicated incident response process is essential for protecting organisational assets, ensuring operational continuity, and maintaining stakeholder trust. Preparing for and executing an effective response can mitigate the damage caused by incidents and prevent future occurrences.

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Employee Surveillance Is on the Rise…Here’s Why That’s Bad

Teamweek

Its another workday. You sign in to your computerand so does your boss, silently observing your typing speed and blink rate via the webcam. This may sound downright creepy, but its the unfortunate reality for many remote and hybrid workers. 80% feel monitored by their employers, and about the same number of employers have some type of activity tracking in place.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.26: Response to Information Security Incidents

Alan Parker Blog

Responding to Information Security Incidents A robust, well-documented, and communicated incident response process is essential for protecting organisational assets, ensuring operational continuity, and maintaining stakeholder trust. Preparing for and executing an effective response can mitigate the damage caused by incidents and prevent future occurrences.

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5 Musts For Scaling A Digital Marketing Agency

ActiveCollab

JUST BECAUSE YOU _WANT_ TO SCALE, DOESNT MEAN YOURE _READY_ TO SCALE. What do we mean by this? Well, even though a solid cashflow might be hinting it's time to move on up, your processes and systems might not be there just yet. So, before you get all excited about how to scale a digital marketing agency, youll need to set up a healthy foundation. One that will _allow_ you to grow and expand without causing havoc to the entire business operation.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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ISO 27001 Control 5.25: Assessment and Decision on Information Security Events

Alan Parker Blog

Assessing and Deciding on Information Security Events Organisations must navigate a constant influx of information security events. Distinguishing between routine events and those that require immediate escalation is essential to maintain operational resilience and protect critical assets. A structured approach ensures resources are used efficiently and genuine threats are handled effectively.

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Is Your Business Ready For A Cashless Future? Some Creative Solutions

Binfire

Are you feeling confident that your business is ready for a cashless future? If you dont, youre not alone. Many companies are wondering how they are going to make the transition, and what it will look like. Preparing for a cashless future is something that once seemed a long way away. But more recently, technology is catching up with the idea, and many people think it could be a distinct possibility before the end of the decade, and perhaps sooner.

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Host Like a Pro: Automate Check-ins, Upsells, and More With Happy Guest

Lodgify

Looking for a professional but easy guest check-in and upsell solution? Happy Guest is for you. Our newest integration partner automates the check-in process and helps with upsells and digital guidebooks. Read our blog to learn all about it! What is Happy Guest? Think of Happy Guest as the future of guidebooks. After your guests sign your rental agreement, they receive their guest guide, upsells, local restaurants, and things to do.

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