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Capacity Management in Business Operations

ProjectManager.com

Businesses need to thrive, grow more profitably and stay competitive in a marketplace that is constantly changing. That means increasing their output to the greatest extent possible. The process of achieving that goal is called capacity management. To understand capacity management, we’ll first fully define the term, list the different types and explain why it’s so important in operations management.

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Managing Money on Projects: Training (June 2024)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Do you want to better understand your project finances under control, even if you don’t have much experience managing money on projects? You might have studied project budgeting as part of a training course. You might have read a lot about how to manage the finances, but now you feel more confused than ever, trying to piece it all together on your own!

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DevOps and Agile are two sides of the same Coin!

Scrum.org

From my early days as a developer, encountering the challenges that paved the way for DevOps at Merrill Lynch, to the eventual understanding and implementation of DevOps philosophies, my journey has been both enlightening and transformative. This evolution wasn't just about adopting new tools or practices; it was about a fundamental shift in how we approach software development and operations.

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Risk Management: Chains and funnels

Musings on Project Management

What to make of chains and funnels? And, if I also stick in anchors, does it help? What I'm actually talking about is conjunctive events, disjunctive events, and anchor bias:Conjunctive events are chains of event for which every link in the chain must be a success or the chain fails. Success of the chain is the product of each link's success metric.

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Toward a Unified Project Management Understanding

The objective of this research is to dispel misunderstandings about crucial project management terms and their definitions. It aims to accurately place these terms and facilitate a comprehensive global understanding of their meanings.

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The Art of Project Management: Essential Upskilling Strategies for Success

The IIL Blog

By Steven Briggs May 8, 2024 Learning and development are crucial for professionals seeking to advance their careers, as it equips them with the necessary tools and skills needed to facilitate professional growth and reach their goals. Project managers keen on levelling up in this field are well aware of the future benefits this industry offers. At present, project management is a high-income field, with many employment opportunities in various industries such as Information Technology (IT), fin

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What is an Agile Release Train? (ART)

Online PM Courses

In this video, I answer the question, what is an Agile Release Train (ART) in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)? The post What is an Agile Release Train? (ART) appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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La fin de l’agile, vraiment ?

Scrum.org

Katie Moum - unsplash Passé ce titre, pourtant moins racoleur que certains qui s’efforcent d’affirmer que l’agilité n’est plus, analysons le pourquoi d’un tel débat. S’il devait y en avoir un. Avant de démarrer, soyons clair que cet article ne reflète que ma pensée et n’est là que pour tenter de vous donner plus d’éléments de réflexion sur le sujet.

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Leadership-Risk linkage

Musings on Project Management

When applying the principle of "calculated risk", leaders should pick subordinates with the intellectual subtlety to evalutate strategic and operational problems in their full context. They should be given the latitude to judge just how much risk is appropriate given the value of the objective and the balance of resources. Paraphrased from the writings of historian Craig L.

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Geocaching for Project Managers

The IIL Blog

By Ko Ito May 8, 2024 Tired of the same old project management routine? Feeling like your skills could use a hidden boost? Look no further than the real-world thrill of geocaching! This isn’t your average hobby; Geocaching is a global treasure hunt game using GPS that started in 2000. There are 3 million active caches and 6 million players worldwide.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Demand Management: Process, Importance and Tools

ProjectManager.com

The relationship between supply and demand is Economics 101. Whether a business is manufacturing or managing a warehouse, understanding demand management goes a long way to ensure that stock levels are always balanced with customer needs. This requires first an understanding of demand management and how it benefits business. Next, we’ll outline the demand management process to learn how to implement this planning methodology and how software can facilitate that process.

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Hybrid Project Management: Part 1, What is Hybrid?

Velociteach

Hybrid project management just had its breakout moment! The Project Management Institute’s Pulse of the Profession® 2024 reported that hybrid (32%) is now the second most commonly used approach. Predictive (44%) still holds a commanding lead. And, agile (26%) use fell by 2 percentage points. Before we get too excited, the State of Agile […] The post Hybrid Project Management: Part 1, What is Hybrid?

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Evidence-Based Management Guide, 2024 - What’s New?

Scrum.org

by: Patricia Kong and Kurt Bittner Since the last version of the Evidence-Based Management (EBM) Guide was published in 2020 and while writing our book about EBM, we had many conversations about how we could help people to better understand and apply EBM to their work and even to their personal lives. We used these insights to write the book , and also realized that we needed to update the EBM Guide based on what we’ve learned.

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The Benefits of Doing the Inner Work

Susanne Madsen

I’ve just released my third book, How to Do the Inner Work – A Guide to Self-Discovery, Empowerment and Emotional Healing. But what does it mean to do the inner work and what are the benefits? In essence, doing the inner work means that if you’re stuck and want something to change, your first point of call is to work with your internal world of thoughts, beliefs, emotions, body and breath, before seeking to change something external to you.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Attracting, Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Talent in ITSM

The IIL Blog

By Georgina Otubela May 8, 2024 In April 2024, I had the pleasure of leading a panel discussion at the Service Desk and IT Support Show (SITS) at the ExCeL Centre in London, where I was able to shine a light on a topic, I feel passionate about–the sourcing and retention of diverse talent in the Service Management sector. In this article we will explore: The skills gap in technology Challenges and tactics for attracting and sourcing talent.

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ProjectManager’s Official Acumatica Integration Enhances Project Planning & Financial Forecasting

ProjectManager.com

[Austin, TX, May 2, 2024] – ProjectManager, a leading provider of innovative project management software solutions, is pleased to be recognized as an official Acumatica Application, meeting the cloud ERP vendor’s rigorous standards for integration and functionality. This distinction assures both existing Acumatica customers and potential clients that ProjectManager’s application is well-equipped to address their requirements.

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How to do Project Scheduling and Avoiding Scope Creep from the Start

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Have you ever wondered how top project managers deliver complex projects on time, even when unexpected changes and challenges arise? Project scheduling is more than just plotting tasks on a calendar. It is an essential aspect of project management that involves defining, sequencing, estimating, and allocating resources for activities to ensure timely project completion.

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Coaching-Haltung für Scrum Master – Teil 1: 5 essenzielle Fragen, um Blockaden zu lösen, den Lösungsraum zu öffnen und Zusammenarbeit zu ermöglichen

Scrum.org

Viele Scrum Master finden es (noch) schwierig, eine Coaching-Haltung einzunehmen. Sie wissen nicht, wie sie sich absichtslos auf eine Situation einlassen können und nicht als Experten auftreten. Heute möchte ich dir helfen, die Haltung des Nicht-Wissenden einzunehmen. Du nimmst eine Coaching-Haltung ein, indem du aktiv zuhörst. Warum? Aktives Zuhören ist gleichbedeutend mit einer Absichtserklärung: Jetzt höre ich zu, jetzt bleibe ich neugierig, jetzt frage ich, um zu ermöglichen, nicht nur um zu

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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Avoiding Road Rage: Ensuring a Smooth Project Ride

PM Times

One recent unseasonably warm Saturday afternoon, I was running errands alongside two-thirds of the American populace. Having finished the current errand, I reached for the seat belt, confirmed I heard the familiar “click”, and was off to complete my final run for the day. Truthfully, I was tired and moderately cranky, due to the fact […] The post Avoiding Road Rage: Ensuring a Smooth Project Ride appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Beyond Fines: The Strategic Advantages of Marketing Compliance

Admation

Compelling marketing campaigns are the lifeblood of any successful brand. They capture attention, spark interest, and ultimately drive sales. But behind the scenes, there's another crucial element at play: marketing compliance. It might not be the most glamorous topic, but neglecting compliance can land your brand in serious trouble – both financially and in the court of public opinion.

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Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools: 5 Strategies for Effective Implementation (Part 2)

MPUG

But Wait! There’s More! In Part 1 of Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools , we explained AI and its uses for predictive analysis in Project Management. But there are more than just those 8 uses for AI from our last article. In part 2, we will go a little deeper into AI with 3 more ways that AI is revolutionizing project management. Then we will explore 5 ways to ensure seamless integration for your organization. 1.

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Turning Communication Barriers into Opportunities by Mastering Conflict Management

Project Pulse Journal

By: Meredith G. Malinawan, PMP Are you finding it difficult to maintain peace and productivity in your workplace due to frequent disagreements and unresolved tensions? Imagine if workplace conflicts were resolved and used as stepping stones for innovation and team building. Effective conflict management can resolve and transform these disputes into personal and organizational growth opportunities.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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How do you avoid Scope Creep in Scrum?

Scrum.org

Scope Creep - the unintentional growth of the scope of a project - is a major concern in traditional, phased projects. How do you avoid scope creep in Scrum? Does the Scrum framework offer any tools or practices to avoid this destructive force? The answer is not as straight forward as you might think and may surprise you! In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, we discuss how to deal with scope creep on a Scrum team.

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Four Core Questions That Every Project Plan Should Answer

TeamGantt

A project plan is your best strategic tool for keeping projects on time and budget. See how to create a plan people want to read by answering 4 key questions.

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Story Points Agile - Practical Strategies for Story Point Estimation

ActiveCollab

In agile development, mastering the art of story point estimation is crucial for effective planning and project execution. Understanding the principles behind story points, leveraging tools like planning poker, and accurately calculating team efforts are key components in achieving success. This blog post will help you discover actionable insights that will boost your agile processes.

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Top Ten Reasons To Go For ManagementYogi’s CHAMP Certification

Management Yogi

Professionals around the world have taken the Certified Hybrid-Agile Master Professional (CHAMP) course offered by ManagementYogi and some of them are already CHAMP certified. You can read some of the CHAMP Success Stories.But as an aspiring professional wants to know about CHAMP, they are uncertain due to Other “well-recognized” bodies also provide Hybrid-Agile certification.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr