PM Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

A project manager has to deal with many concerns simultaneously for project success. The Project Management Triangle is associated with three major factors that affect the results of a project. Three Points Of A Project Management Triangle Include: Cost Scope Time These Three Constraints Are Interrelated. Let’s See How: Let’s say your client […] The post How to Successfully Balance the Project Management Triangle appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Veronica Thraen You’ve just landed your first project management gig and are getting ready to kick off a project – congratulations! As a new project manager, I remember being excited but a little nervous at the same time. Would the team respect me even though I am new to the profession? Would they accept my ideas, and would I be able to appropriately convey any concerns or red flags?

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PM That Works

AUGUST 17, 2024

Let me share my experience with a tool that's quickly becoming a game-changer for my projects—Claude Projects. I've been using this tool extensively, and I have to say, it's been delivering incredible results. While its capabilities are particularly outstanding in the realm of software development, I'm convinced that its benefits would extend just as effectively to other types of projects.

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Wrike

AUGUST 9, 2024

Project management software makes it easier to monitor a project, assign roles, and track the results. But the advantages are actually more far-reaching than this, with benefits for every level within a team or organization. While other posts on this topic list the nebulous advantages of organizing your work, we’ll concentrate on the specific features of software platforms designed for project management — like our complete work management solution, Wrike.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 5, 2024

Let me tell you about the time I missed a key stakeholder during a project. She rang me on the day the project went live, unsurprisingly upset that I had not consulted her. The deliverable we’d created did affect her team, and no one had bothered to tell her. Oops. So I know firsthand that stakeholder registers can be really useful tools to ensure everyone is identified and bought into the project at the most appropriate times.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

When managing multiple projects, it’s critically important to put your effort into the most essential work for the moment. In multi-project management, you don’t treat projects one by one; you have to manage the whole multi-project environment with all its tasks, milestones, and due dates, and set priorities accordingly. However, determining the right priorities can be challenging in the constant flow of tasks and projects.

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Clint Padgett – Project Success

AUGUST 22, 2024

Episode Information: In the first part of this engaging conversation, Karyn Buxman discusses the common challenges in project management. She delves into the crucial role of communication, the importance of involving key team members in planning, and how to set realistic deadlines to avoid the pitfalls of overpromising. Karyn shares her insights on how humor and positivity can transform team dynamics and drive project success.

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Green Project Management

AUGUST 13, 2024

Over the past ten to fifteen years, I have noticed the conversation around sustainability often gets bogged down in narratives of minimizing harm and managing decline. The prevailing mindset is to reduce negative impacts and avoid worsening the status quo. But what if we reimagined this narrative? What if, instead of merely sustaining our businesses […] The post Designing for Regenerative Business: From Fear to Hope?

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The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 14, 2024

Check out the conversation with Peter Taylor and Niels Juist [link] And the supporting article [link] Capterra is the #1 destination for organizations to find the right software and services, with 100,000+ solutions across 900 software types. We offer access to over 2 million verified reviews, in-depth product comparisons, and data-backed annual software ranking reports for over 350 types of software— helping organizations save time, increase productivity and accelerate their growth.

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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 7, 2024

General contractors strive to maintain each job’s profit margin, so it makes sense that the construction project will be monitored closely to ensure it’s progressing as planned. A work-in-progress (WIP) report is one of the tools used to track the budget. To understand what a WIP report is, we’ll first look at what work in progress is in construction, define the WIP report and how to make one, and then list the components of a thorough WIP report.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

Risk management is a staple skill of project managers. As the project environments we work in get more and more complex, with greater levels of uncertainty and more transformative, disruptive projects, being able to deal with risk remains top of the list of desirable skills for managers in all areas of business. However, project risk management is something that many project managers find tricky.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Uncertainty Performance Domain in traditional project management focuses on mitigating risks associated with a project's various environments—technical, social, political, market, and economic. In Scrum, the approach to uncertainty involves embracing short feedback cycles and to continuously refine understanding of user needs and challenges, thus significantly enhancing adaptability and responsiveness.

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Planio

AUGUST 5, 2024

Making decisions is hard work. When you combine conflicting stakeholder opinions, complex data sets, and tight deadlines, it’s no surprise that 85% of us suffer from decision-making distress. Analysis paralysis restricts our ability to make effective decisions, rendering us stuck in the mud as overthinking and complexity take over. But we simply can’t afford to be stuck for long.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

By Ed Lively August 28, 2024 In the intricate web of timelines, budgets, and deliverables that define project management, there exists a less tangible yet crucial thread—relationship skills. While Gantt charts and risk assessments are vital tools, it is the ability to connect, communicate, and collaborate that truly drives a project’s success. At the heart of every successful project is not just a well-crafted plan but a team whose constructive collaboration stems from strong interpersonal conne

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The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s time to upgrade your use of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage projects if you want to keep pace with your peers. A new Capterra study of project managers worldwide* found nearly half (46%) are already using AI-enabled project management tools and expect to increase those AI investments by an average of 36% by the end of the year. If you’re on board with the idea of more AI in your company’s PM processes but concerned about the execution, start with the steps below from thought leader P

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 14, 2024

Executing a plan, whether a project or a larger organizational strategy, is pointless without monitoring its progress and performance. Expecting everything to fall into place ignores inevitable risks and changes when abstract plans live in the real world. This is why managers use a KPI dashboard to stay on track. A KPI dashboard, which stands for key performance indicators, is a tool to measure various metrics.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2024

I remember studying for my PRINCE2® exam and taking plenty of sample papers and mock tests. They were all on paper back then, and learning to deal with the style of questions and the time management required to get through the exam was as important as knowing your way around the manual. These days, the best exam prep I can suggest for PRINCE2® certification is to use online exam simulators.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 8, 2024

As project managers transition to Scrum, understanding how to enhance the Scrum framework with complementary practices is crucial. Scrum's minimalistic design includes only essential elements, leaving room to incorporate additional practices that can be adapted or changed as teams evolve and discover more effective methods. Potential Dangers for Traditional Project Managers: Misunderstanding Scrum’s Flexibility: Some project managers might attempt to modify the core elements of Scrum itself rath

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 7, 2024

Complexity stands in the way of application agility. At its core, a complex system creates a fear of change. Once that fear takes hold, organizations and engineering teams mitigate it by adding layers of processes to ensure quality. This results in a development culture where code is only ever added, not changed or removed, to avoid the risk of unintended bugs.

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MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the dynamic world of engineering project management, cost improvement is not merely a necessity but the lifeblood of sustainable success. This article offers a review of some multifaceted approaches of various cost improvement strategies , from immediate actions to long-term frameworks. It examines cost-improvement applications through a project management lens.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

By The PMO Squad August 21, 2024 Building a Project Management Office (PMO) is a complex endeavor, often underestimated in its scope and challenges. Many organizations task leaders who have never built a PMO before with this monumental responsibility. This frequently leads to suboptimal outcomes and even outright failure. To understand why, it’s essential to delve into the importance of experience, deep discovery of the current state of project delivery, and securing executive support and organi

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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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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 20, 2024

What is Smartsheet? It’s a popular project management software that takes the familiarity of a spreadsheet and tries to super-size it. This is a smart move. Most businesses use spreadsheets but complain about their complexity and limitations when it comes to work management. But when asking, “What is Smartsheet?” do users get the answers they want if they’re looking for project management software?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2024

You’re looking for the best PRINCE2® course online. In this article, I’ll share what to look for in an online training provider and how to choose the right PRINCE2® certification course for you. TL;DR: The training provider I think is the best online PRINCE2® training is Management Plaza, led by expert trainer Frank Turley. They offer reasonably priced training including the exam voucher.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2024

A product strategy is a high-level plan that helps you realise your product vision. It defines the product, who it is for, why people would use it rather than some other product, and the benefits it provides to users, customers, and the producer. Creating a product strategy involves making strategic decisions about the product’s features, functionality, pricing and marketing to maximise its value to customers and the producing organisation.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 22, 2024

One of the biggest reasons agile fails to take root inside these organizations is resistance or hesitation from their executive teams. Executives are under immense pressure to ensure their organizations’ stability, profitability, and growth. Their hesitation toward Agile often comes from a place of caution, rooted in a preference for traditional methods that provide clear metrics and established processes.

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This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.

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MPUG

AUGUST 24, 2024

Photo credit: Microsoft Tech Community In the ever-evolving landscape of project management tools, Microsoft’s latest offering – the new Microsoft Planner – has sparked both excitement and skepticism. This unified work management solution, which brings together Microsoft To Do, Planner, Project for the web, and Microsoft Copilot, promises to revolutionize how teams manage tasks and projects.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Unlock the strategies to overcome key PMO hurdles—mastering resource management, driving change, and streamlining processes—with expert insight from Athena Smith, Senior Director, Portfolio Management. In this post, you’ll learn: Why Putting People at the Heart of Change Matters The Exciting Future Ahead for the PMO How AI Can Help Prioritize Impactful Work Meet Athena Smith Athena Smith hails from Georgia and is based in Atlanta.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

Projects are made or broken by how time is managed. Planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling are all key elements of project management that work to ensure the time spent and progress made over the life cycle of the project is as efficient as possible. Allocating resources helps to complete tasks on time and keeps the project on budget. While project management software is the best solution for managing project time, templates can also help.

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