Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 23, 2025
There has always been a tension between running the business and changing the business. As a project manager, my work leading change has often felt like its got in the way of my colleagues ability to run the business. Project leaders are regularly told that run takes priority: keeping the lights on is more important than whatever new thing Im trying to get done.
Accidental PM
APRIL 6, 2025
Project management has always been a dynamic discipline, adapting to changes in technology, business environments, and workforce expectations. Over the years, traditional methodologies have evolved with the adoption of digital tools, improving efficiency and collaboration. However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era, with the potential for reshaping how projects are planned, executed, and monitored.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
PM That Works
APRIL 5, 2025
Whats coming nextand are we ready for it? AI is already changing how we manage projects. From automated reporting to risk forecasting , weve seen the early wins. But whats around the corner is even more transformative. AI is evolving fast, and so is its role in how we lead teams, deliver outcomes, and shape strategy. The next wave isnt just about speeding up admin workits about redefining project management itself.
Beyond the Chaos
APRIL 24, 2025
Projects often begin with energy and ambition, but without a strong structure, that momentum can quickly fade. Missed deadlines, overlapping roles, and misaligned goals can all be traced back to one thing: a lack of project structure. According to recent research, 86% of employees and executives cite a lack of collaboration or ineffective communication as the root cause of workplace failures.
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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 10, 2025
Project management has developed the means to increase the likelihood of successful completion. That starts by breaking a project down into project management phases. What are those project phases? Well define them in detail. This is a great opportunity for those new to project management, but also serves professional project managers and their teams who can never go over this critical information enough.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 30, 2025
When you are juggling several projects at once, it pays to be able to take the bigger picture view of your workload. So why does that seem so hard? Once youre stuck in the detail of To Do lists and Gantt charts it can feel difficult to lift your head and see how everything fits together. However, the project environment already has a set of tools that allow you to do that at an organizational level: portfolio management.
Accidental PM
APRIL 20, 2025
Organization is everything! Projects can easily veer off track without a clear structure, exceed budgets, and miss deadlines. That’s where the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) comes in. A WBS is a foundational tool that helps teams break down complex projects into manageable parts. What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? A WBS is a hierarchical decomposition of a project into smaller, more manageable components.
Leading Agile
APRIL 7, 2025
What if we told you that the things that enable business agility in your organization, are the same things that enable you to deploy AI in a way that actually leads to better business results. Video Transcript Eric Flecher: That’s what we’re doing at la. We’re making AI accessible, right? Because we are addressing the core fundamental first principle problems that have to be solved to bring these outcomes and these solutions into your scaled business operations.
Planio
APRIL 15, 2025
Whether its people, materials, or cash, all projects need resources to succeed. But, resource management is consistently voted as one of the hardest project management disciplines to get right. When resources arent available, projects suffer or even fail. Resource leveling helps project teams hit their goals by adjusting the project timeline to suit the resources at their disposal.
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
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 9, 2025
Starting your projects in the right way makes it so much easier to manage your work and your team. While its tempting to dive straight in and get on with your tasks, it pays to take a bit of time at the beginning to plan out your work and check that youve got everything you need. Set your projects up for success with this easy-to-use checklist. Work through the list and make sure you can say yes to each item: then youll know you can start work confidently.
Scrum.org
APRIL 14, 2025
Imagine a Scrum team that cuts down trees. The team consists of Paul Bunyan and Homer Simpson. To size their work, they assign points to trees: Fir trees = 1 point Oak trees = 2 points Walnut trees = 5 points Sprint Planning Paul Bunyan plans to cut down 20 Oak trees this Sprint. Homer Simpson estimates he can handle one Fir tree. This means that - as a whole - the Scrum team plans to deliver 21 points in the upcoming Sprint.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 11, 2025
Project communication and working with stakeholders are the things I'm most interested in from the big wide world of project management I even wrote a book about it. As project managers, we spend around 80% of our time communicating in one form or another, and status reporting, or regular project reporting, is a chunk of that. Is project reporting your favourite part of the week?
Accidental PM
APRIL 27, 2025
Project management is one of the most in-demand career paths across every industry, from tech and healthcare to construction and creative services. As organizations grow more complex and fast-paced, professionals who can keep teams aligned, budgets on track, and deadlines under control are more valuable than ever. To stand out in this competitive landscape—or even to get your foot in the door—having a project management (PM) certification can make a significant difference.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
KT Project
APRIL 24, 2025
By Roy O. Christensen, RET, Integrity Specialist at Christensen Qualityworks Inc. This article appears in the March/April 2025 issue of Inspectioneering Journal. Introduction Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS), also known as source inspection or vendor surveillance, is a critical process in project and supply chain management that ensures equipment and materials (i.e., deliverables) meet specified requirements, are complete and correct, and are delivered on time.
Planio
APRIL 29, 2025
Despite what we think, were actually terrible at estimating projects. Studies show that 91.5% of big projects go over budget, over schedule, or both. There needs to be a better way to estimate the work ahead of us. Story Points are a powerful way to estimate Agile projects, focusing on the total effort to complete a task, rather than just the time it will take.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 30, 2025
Whether a professional project manager or an accidental project manager who suddenly finds a project assigned to them, knowing how to manage a project is essential. You can never know enough for the journeymen and newbies should try to wing it. Lets break down the process of how to manage a project step by step. Below are the 10 pieces that show how to manage a project successfully.
Scrum.org
APRIL 17, 2025
From the #Scrum Guide: determine if its., theory, help to achieve goals. From Cambridge Dictionary: "Theory: A formal statement of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event, or how something works. Scrum isnt just a random set of practices. Its built on proven theories that explain how work gets done to solve complex problems. These theories form the intellectual foundation of the Scrum framework.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Inloox
APRIL 9, 2025
Step 1: Identify Time Wasters and Estimate Time Lost Time wasters slow down teams, delay projects, and ultimately cost money. Reflect on your daily work routine and observe where tasks, workflows, or processes are inefficient. Create a list and assign a weight to each time-waster. Heres what that might look like: TIME WASTERS HOURS PER WEEK Email ping-pong with internal & external stakeholders 5h Project meetings (e.g. daily stand-ups, weekly check-ins) 4h Coordinating team tasks 4h Checking
Accidental PM
APRIL 13, 2025
Starting a project without a clear plan is like building a house without a blueprint. It might eventually come together, but the process will be chaotic, frustrating, and filled with costly missteps. One of the most effective ways to bring structure, clarity, and purpose to a project from the beginning is through a well-crafted project charter. This foundational document does more than authorize a project to begin; it aligns stakeholders, defines objectives, and sets the tone for success.
MPUG
APRIL 24, 2025
For years now, the PMP certification introduced by Project Management Institute (PMI) has seen high acceptance and recognition by the project-program-portfolio (PPP) management community. Various agile approaches have seen wide acceptance in the industry. Since the beginning of this decade, practical hybrid-agile certifications such as CHAMP , and practical scaled agile certification such as CIPSA from ManagementYogi, are used by industry professionals and practitioners.
Resource Guru
APRIL 30, 2025
Measuring the value of projects can get messy. Forecasting how much money a project is due to bring inand keeping track of how much youve really earned once the works doneneeds a systematic approach. Without one, you put your projects financial health in a risky position. With project rates, you can easily understand the projected amount youll charge clients and compare that with the revenue youve earned after project delivery.
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.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 4, 2025
Construction projects are complicated and rarely are executed without change orders or some other internal or external impact that affects their schedule. Construction project managers have techniques to assess these issues, such as time impact analysis. What is time impact analysis? Well define the technique, explain when to use it and who is responsible for conducting one.
Scrum.org
APRIL 3, 2025
"Facilitate" a word often misunderstood, yet undeniably potent. Many believe it simply means running a meeting. However, true facilitation is a much broader, more impactful practice. Facilitate /fsiltt/ Verb To make something easier to achieve. To facilitate effectively, we start with these two questions: What am I trying to make easier.and for whom?
The IIL Blog
APRIL 30, 2025
By Jane Morgan April 30, 2025 A few weeks ago in my local coffee shop, I had a conversation that stuck with me. I was chatting with a Gen-Xerlets call her Sarahwho had recently relocated to the UK from South Africa. Talented, insightful, and full of ideas, she was preparing to launch her own business here but didnt yet have a strong local network to bounce ideas off.
Ganttic
APRIL 17, 2025
In todays fast-paced research and testing environments, labs are expected to do more with lessfaster, more accurately, and with fewer resources. Whether you’re running diagnostics, supporting product development, or managing clinical trials, the pressure to optimize operations is real. At Ganttic, we work with teams across industriesincluding scientific labs and research institutionsto help them plan smarter.
Advertisement
Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Susanne Madsen
APRIL 30, 2025
Most of us have had the experience of working with an underperforming team member. Perhaps their engagement is low, they miss deadlines, make silly mistakes or create unnecessary conflict within the team. Dealing with someone who is not up to par can be frustrating and time consuming. But if we approach it in the right way, and see it as a challenge rather than an issue, there is a reasonable chance the situation will change for the better.
Beyond the Chaos
APRIL 29, 2025
In small businesses, the gap between planning and execution isnt always obvious at first, but it often shows up in the form of delays and missed goals. Even the best plans fall apart when no one follows through. Many small business owners have a clear vision and a capable team but still get stuck. The issue isnt always the plan itself. Its the gap between planning and execution.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 22, 2025
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
340 
Let's personalize your content