Inloox

DECEMBER 4, 2024

I have interviewed our own project management specialists, Dr. Andreas Tremel and Dr. Tiziano Panico to get them to share their wisdom on what matters in project management in 2025. And of course, the co-founders of InLoox have delivered and identified 4 top trends in project management : Strict controlling Real agility Strategic alignment with corporate goals Interface management In their forecasts, the two experts also describe which metrics, skills or project management functions companies an

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Green Project Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Development projects are more than plans on papertheyre promises. Promises to uplift communities, safeguard ecosystems, and create pathways to prosperity. But too often, those promises falter. Roads are built but soon crumble, water systems operate but exclude local needs, and projects that should heal end up harming. Its not because we lack resources or effortits […] The post Sustainability in International Development: Why the P5 Standard is a Lifeline appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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The Lazy Project Manager

DECEMBER 12, 2024

[Extract From: The Lazy Winning Project Manager: Embracing Project and Personal Productivity in an AI Empowered World by Peter Taylor] Uniform In my well-known keynote of productive laziness, based on my first book, I start by declaring that we have a problem in project management. We are, or we certainly were it seemed to me all those years ago, somewhat invisible.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Bad Apple Effect can deeply sabotage a teams performance and development. Recently, I had an eye-opening experience outside of the professional world that showed me just how much individual negativity can damage a group. Both my sons play football - one at the academy level and the other at grassroots - and despite the differences in levels and commitment, I noticed the same troubling patterns emerging over time.

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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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Musings on Project Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Well, talk about cratering a schedule and resource plan!Layoffs in the middle of a project will do it for you.But wait!There may be a silver lining here:Communication complexity in and among project participants decreases as the square of participants. That could be a winnerYou may be able to select the departees.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Matrix organizational structure has become common for a great number of business organizations and thats for a good reason: it facilitates flexibility, contributes to employee engagement and retention, and lets companies utilize the potential of a diverse pool of resources. At the same time, it has some inherent limitations that can wipe out the convenience and benefits of this corporate framework.

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Planio

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Making decisions is tough. A recent study of over 14,000 people found that 85% of us regularly suffer from decision distress the feeling of regret, guilt, and uncertainty around the decisions we make. But the most successful companies have to make difficult choices every single day. So, surely there has to be a way to help us make well-informed, confident decisions?

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Wrike

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We could probably debate for a good long time whether it’s harder to introduce a new piece of technology to a small organization or a large one. With a large organization, you likely have a lot more users to onboard — but you also have a potentially larger team of champions who can help push the transition forward. With a smaller organization, that change management might come down to a small team or even just one person.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When organizations try to apply leadership concepts that were developed for simple, predictable environments to an Agile environment, it creates a lot of waste - not to mention frustration, lost opportunity, and a failed Agile adoption. In this article, we will discuss 3 concepts that work better in simple business problems and not so well in an Agile environment.

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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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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By Luigi Morsa and Richard Maltzman Introduction Lets start with a basic definition: Project management tools simplify everything from project planning to collaboration, helping meeting deadlines and deliver a more refined finished project [1]. More simply and generally the use of software, as it should in any field, should make the life (of the user) easier and provides greater capability and efficiency and with a lower probability of errors.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Project management software for small businesses is essential for delivering on initiatives and keeping companies profitable. But are there any differences between project management software for a small business and a larger one? We rank the best project management software for small businesses by defining the difference between tools designed for small and large businesses.

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Management Yogi

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Primavera P6 is a widely used and popular project management software tool. I also find it to be quite robust and capable of manaing multiple projects, simultaneously. The Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons video course uses this software tool. It course is hands-on, practical and in-depth.This course uses the latest release of Primavera P6 Professional Project Management R22.x and R24.

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GanttPRO Project Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Business success often depends on detailed planning, which can be visualized using a project timeline and trusted online tools like Microsoft Excel. If you’re wondering how to create a project […] The post How to Create a Project Timeline in Excel: 3 Different Ways & Alternative Approach first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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Scoro

DECEMBER 4, 2024

According to Wellingtone’s State of Project Management Report, 50% of project managers waste at least one day each month manually piecing together status reports. This manual work isn’t just time-consuming—it’s risky. If you can’t monitor your portfolio in real time, you’ll only catch problems like cost overruns or resource conflicts after they’ve already impacted your projects and profits.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Elevating Katas are repeatable, structured patterns or routines introduced into an organizations ways of working that help teams and leaders build new capabilities, improve system-level performance, and elevate their overall approach to value delivery. The term kata comes from martial arts, where it refers to a choreographed practice sequence. In a business or organizational transformation context, a kata is similarly a deliberate routineone that is practiced repeatedly to reinforce learning, de

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Lachlan McGurk, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM Abstract Among PMIs certifications, the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) stands out as a powerful testament to a professionals ability in agile practices. The recent update to the PMI-ACP exam reinforces PMIs commitment to aligning the certification with emerging trends, tools, and methodologies that define modern agile practices.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Delivering a project is a process, and organizing the activities in that process is how projects are successfully delivered. A swimlane diagram is one of the tools to visually show the multiple participants’ workflows and make them easier to understand. Before getting into how a swimlane flowchart works, we’ll first define it and explain when to use it.

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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.

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Velociteach

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Meteorologists are better at predicting the weather than project managers are at delivering projects. About a third of projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the desired scope. By contrast, a seven-day forecast is accurate about 80% of the time. So why is project success so elusive? Intentionality is lacking. Intentionality requires thoughtful […] The post Intentional Project Management appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Successful corporations will pursue innovative team-building activities that foster collaboration and elevate morale, which is a constant challenge. A unique and remarkably effective strategy emerges in this quest: forming music bands within the organization. This unconventional approach to team development is not just a break from the daily grind; it’s a powerful tool for enhancing employee teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.

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Project Accelerator News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

January, February, March, April, May, July and September each have one; June, August, October and November all have two. How many does December have? Perhaps disappointingly, the first Christmas cracker I pulled this year did not have a joke inside it had a riddle. Around the table, they all did riddles about December! Did you suss it? The answer is THREE.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What do you consider the benefits of Agile? Its a simple question that can lead to a wide variety of answers: Navigate complexity and quickly validate assumptions Increase predictability and minimize risk Deliver value to our stakeholders, customers, and users sooner Increased team morale and stakeholder satisfaction - Etc. I recently started asking this question during workshops and meetups, which resulted in various answers.

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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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Teamweek

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The most successful people in the world guard their time above all other assets. Mark Zuckerberg wears the same clothes every day to save mental energy, while IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad schedules his entire day in ten-minute blocks to ensure he never wastes a minute. But what about you? What if you could get more done in less time? What would you do with all those extra hours?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2024

ServiceNow is a project portfolio management (PPM) tool designed to help organizations manage multiple projects, whether in a program or portfolio. But whether is this the right product for an organization is a question that can only be answered by exploring the software in detail. Thats exactly what well do; look at what ServiceNow for PPM is, what it does and how much it costs.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With Guest Dr. Elissa Farrow hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon December 4, 2024 Tune in to the “Inside Stories” podcast with Dr. Leon Herszon as he engages with Dr. Elissa Farrow, a renowned futurist and strategic consultant. Discover Dr. Farrow’s journey from social science to becoming a leader in organizational adaptation and AI. She shares insights on fostering positive futures, effective governance, and the importance of diversity in project management.

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The gaming industry is a dynamic and highly competitive landscape, with developers racing to create engaging experiences that captivate players worldwide. From indie studios crafting creative gems to AAA powerhouses delivering blockbuster franchises, assembling the right game development team is critical to success. Todays developers face challenges that range from keeping up with rapidly evolving technology to meeting the diverse demands of modern gamers.

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Wrike

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 1, 2024

If you're wondering if this is gonna be an entire ad for the book, don't worry. It won't be (maybe a little). This article aims to demonstrate that agile practices, the ones we so passionately teach, can be applied beyond the obvious. Let's be honest from the beginning; it wasn't as smooth as we hoped. However, over this 2.5-year journey, we have learned a ton.

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Project Management Essentials

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Meteorologists are better at predicting the weather than project managers are at delivering projects. About a third of projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the desired scope. By contrast, a seven-day forecast is accurate about 80% of the time. So why is project success so elusive? Intentionality is lacking.

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