Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Seven in 10 project managers have benefited from the implementation of artificial intelligence, finds latest APM survey Artificial intelligence is improving outcomes for the majority of project managers, a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership body for the project profession has found. Seven in 10 project managers have integrated AI into their everyday processes with the same proportion saying it is improving the outcome of their projects.

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Planview

JANUARY 7, 2025

With business disruptions now constant, organizations must continuously evolve how they deliver projects to anticipate market shifts. To explore this challenge, I sat down with Andy Jordan, President of Roffensian Consulting S.A., to discuss the key project management focus areas for 2025. In this article, I offer a quick glimpse into that discussion and some closing thoughts on how you can embrace, adapt, and move forward.

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Green Project Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

We need to talk about Greenwashing in projects. In the GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, we provide prescriptive guidance on 49 sustainability topics. Among them is one thats critical in todays world: green claims and greenwashing. This issue has become increasingly prevalent as organizations rush to signal sustainability without committing to the […] The post How to Recognize Project Greenwashing: A Case Study appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Binfire

JANUARY 13, 2025

The digital age has brought tremendous advantages to businesses, particularly in project management. In particular, cloud services have revolutionized how teams collaborate, store data, and execute projects. However, with this increased reliance on technology comes heightened concerns about data security. Ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information is paramount.

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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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PM That Works

JANUARY 18, 2025

The role of a project manager is evolving at breakneck speed, and AI is at the center of this transformation. While AI won't replace project managers, those who fail to adapt may find themselves left behind. The future belongs to those who can seamlessly integrate AI into their workflows, leveraging it to make smarter decisions, streamline processes, and drive efficiency.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 4, 2025

I remember that a few weeks after I started back at work after maternity leave, one of my long-time stakeholders sent a message to someone pretty high up in the business saying, " project communication was so much better when Elizabeth was around". Its nice to hear people say I was doing something right, although it was a bit of a shame that she hadnt realized I was already back at my desk.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2025

As the new year begins, its the perfect time to reflect on how we can improve as Agile practitioners. This isnt about sweeping overhauls or lofty ambitionsits about making small, focused improvements that bring big results over time. Below, youll find a list of Agile New Years resolutions to inspire your team. Heres how to use them: Pick One Resolution: At your next retrospective, review these ideas together and identify one resolution that resonates most with your team.

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Planio

JANUARY 6, 2025

When life gets busy, it can feel counterproductive to step back and take the long view. Instead, most of us are used to putting our head down and focusing on the task at hand. But, without even realizing it, taking the short-term view is killing your productivity. The most productive people are ruthlessly organized but this doesnt happen by accident.

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Alan Parker Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

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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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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MPUG

JANUARY 27, 2025

When organizations adopt Jira for project management, they face critical questions about aligning traditional project management concepts with Jira’s framework. In a recent MPUG webinar, Atlassian experts J. Caldwell and Vlad Petrescu shared insights drawn from their combined 25+ years of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies and small teams alike.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 14, 2025

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2025

How to be productive when you run out of time every day Productivity comes from how you prioritize and use your time in a way that matters, and that means focusing on the important things and setting boundaries. But how do you do that when you barely have time to get a coffee during the day, let alone strategize on time management techniques? I learned how to manage my time in the right way, and now I’m sharing my Productivity Blueprint with you.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2025

Sprint Retrospective - The event to tap into your improvements. Sprint Retrospective is the concluding event on the Sprint, timeboxed for 3 hours or less for 1 month Sprint. This is an Inspect-Adapt opportunity for the Scrum Team to figure out how they could become more effective in the upcoming sprint. It begins by exploring the current sprint, its outcome, the way team members interacted, the processes-the tools used and all the interconnections between them.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

Agile is more than a methodologyits a mindset that has revolutionized how organizations deliver value, adapt to change, and foster collaboration. From Software development to enterprise-level transformations, Agile has become the cornerstone of modern work, empowering teams to be flexible, iterative, and customer-focused. At its heart, Agile thrives on continuous learning, shared knowledge, and the passionate contributions of its practitioners and thought leaders.

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Alan Parker Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

Securing Information in Cloud Services: Best Practices and Strategies The rapid adoption of cloud services has revolutionised organisational operations, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. However, these advantages come with unique information security challenges that demand robust management. Organisations must implement structured processes for acquiring, managing, and exiting cloud services to protect their information assets and adhere to stringent security s

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Dr. Harold Kerzner January 15, 2025 What is meant by project management complexity or project complexity? Why is it important to know now? How will knowing this make my life (as a project professional) easier? Organizational projects are by nature far-reaching and complex. Understanding how corporate projects start and take shape, and recognizing different types of complexity can help you determine the appropriate methodology for the project.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 15, 2025

Making sure that work is being done as planned and meeting deadlines is how projects stay on schedule. Job tracking software is designed to help. But what kind of features should users look for and which software products are best? We review the top ones, including pros, cons, price and more to help one make the right decision. What Is Job Tracking Software?

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Lodgify

JANUARY 23, 2025

The new year is now in full swing! And you know what that means: Its time to start looking ahead and planning how to make the most of 2025. If one of your goals for the new year is to grow your skills or business, attending a short-term rental conference should form part of your plans. Short-term rental conferences create a great learning environment where you can educate yourself on the most up-to-date technologies, develop new ways to maximize your income, and connect with colleagues and indus

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 14, 2025

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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NimbleWork

JANUARY 26, 2025

To thrive in the field of project management, it is important to stay informed about the latest trends, effective techniques, and industry best practices for ongoing professional development. One of the most effective ways to do this is by attending leading industry conferences. These events provide a unique opportunity to learn from experts, network with peers, and gain hands-on experience with new tools and techniques.

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Alan Parker Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

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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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

By Dr. Harold Kerzner January 8, 2025 As we move into 2025, the landscape of project management is evolving in exciting ways. The predictions I provide here highlight the many positive changes shaping the future. 1) Trust Project management continues to grow and gain widespread acceptance each year. New methodologies and project management practices are providing executives with more accurate and timely information to support their decision-making needs.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scheduling tasks to meet deadlines, assign resources and estimate costs are fundamental to the planning phase in project management. One of the most important tools for project managers to accomplish this is project timeline software. We review the best project timeline software, listing pros, cons, pricing and more to help customers make an informed decision.

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Green Project Management

JANUARY 27, 2025

We Build Against Nature. Its Costing Us. Our cities flood, our buildings consume vast amounts of energy, and our supply chains accelerate biodiversity loss. These crises arent inevitablethey are the result of design choices that ignore natures intelligence. The past few years have made it painfully clear that the way we build, produce, and consume […] The post Design as Nature: A Call for Regenerative Leadership appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2025

It is often said that, if you want to improve something then it has to be measured. Over the years as I worked with many different teams, one observation that stood out was often teams were not measuring what was supposed to be measured and what they were measuring was not worth improving, although everyone was focused on improving it. No points or cookies for guessing the measure I am talking about.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Online PM Courses

JANUARY 8, 2025

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) is PMIs certification for Agile Practitioners. What do you need to know about PMI-ACP in 2025? The post PMI-ACP: What are the Top 10 things to know about the Agile Certified Practitioner for 2025? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Alan Parker Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

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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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Al Zeitoun, Ph.D. Published by PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue I January 2025 INTRODUCTION Military personnel, police departments and other professional organizations recognize the achievements of their workforce by awarding them medals and ribbons. So, why shouldnt we do the same thing for project managers? This could be significantly more important to a project manager or project team member than a simple handshake and thank you.

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