Planio

MARCH 3, 2025

Being a designer is hard. Balancing the desire to design something remarkable against a projects cost, time, and scope limitations requires equal doses of creativity, collaboration, and pure grit. Luckily, this is where a design brief can really help you out! Unlike other types of projects, such as software development or marketing campaigns , design projects often run into trouble when the stakeholders vision doesnt match the final deliverable.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2025

When Im mentoring project managers, one of the key things I hear time and time again is that they want to be given more responsibility and have greater influence over the work. Project managers often struggle from not having budget and resource responsibility. If you dont control these elements of the project, you dont really have the option to take many decisions about how the work unfolds.

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Green Project Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Sustainability in project management isnt just a buzzwordits a necessity. I say this a lot. Organizations are making commitments to sustainability, but if those commitments dont translate into actual project decisions, they dont mean much. Thats why weve added Sustainability Impact Thresholds to the latest version of our Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) Template (v3.0), which […] The post Impact Thresholds: Making Project Sustainability Real appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 3, 2025

Last week, my team hit a roadblock that threw our carefully planned sprint into chaos. We were working on a critical feature, and everything was on track until we realised we needed a deliverable from an external provider a crucial API integration to connect our platform to a third-party service. The problem? The external provider informed us at the last minute that their update was delayed by two weeks due to internal issues.

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Teamweek

MARCH 6, 2025

Year after year, hiring teams complain about a lack of talent in the job marketwhile candidates vent about their ability to line up a new gig.Something doesnt add up, right? While there are loads of external things we can blame (poor education systems, cut-throat competition, revenue decline), more often than not, a poor talent acquisition strategy is the culprit.

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Binfire

MARCH 2, 2025

Selecting the right warehouse vehicles is crucial for optimizing operations, but it is not always a straightforward process. Warehouses vary widely in size, layout, and operational demands, meaning a vehicle that works well in one setting may be inefficient or impractical in another. With the increasing range of equipment availablefrom forklifts and pallet trucks to automated guided vehicles (AGVs)the process of choosing has grown more complex for decision-makers in logistics businesses.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 5, 2025

A Product Owner is an important accountability when it comes to creating Valuable products. However, a Scrum Team may not always have a Valuable Product Owner. What I mean is, if the person performing the accountability of Product Owner is not well versed or executes their responsibilities poorly then it leads to a lot of challenges and eventually can lead to failure of the Product.

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MPUG

MARCH 3, 2025

Originally posted on LinkedIn. Photo Credit: Transformative Management Solutions LLC Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for extracting and transforming project task data from Microsoft Project Online using Power Query. By leveraging the Project Online Reporting API, you can pull structured JSON data into Excel or Power BI, convert it into a usable table, and apply necessary transformations for better reporting.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 6, 2025

Big things coming from small beginnings might sound like a cliche, but its rooted in truth. Project managers understand that before embarking on large endeavors, its best to test the waters. The phrase for that in project management is a pilot project. What is a pilot project? Well get to that and the industries that use a pilot plan before initiating big, expensive and complex projects.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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ProductSide

MARCH 6, 2025

Ever wondered how product leaders juggle massive mergers & acquisitions, tricky integrations, and a pressure-cooker paceall while keeping their teams fired up and focused? Meet Brian Fugere , a pro whos navigated the high-stakes terrain of M&A more times than he can count. In this edition of Productside Stories , we dig into Brians 30-year legacy of building, integrating, and supercharging product portfolios across healthcare, software, media, and government.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2025

How do I (as a Product Owner) handle "urgent requests" (usually from people with high political power) in Scrum? This is one of the most common questions I receive from participants attending Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) courses. Before I share how to handle "urgent requests," let's revisit the fundamentals of Scrum. In Scrum, there are two types of backlogs: the Product Backlog and the Sprint Backlog.

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Scoro

MARCH 4, 2025

Agency pitching isn’t getting easier. Longer sign-off times, smaller budgets, and flat-out ghosting are testing even the most seasoned teams. While market conditions are tough, the real challengeand opportunityis refining the pitch process to stay ahead. Be Ryt growth consultant Freia Muehlenbein sat down with us to share her framework for winning new business.

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Function Point

MARCH 3, 2025

Budgeting is the backbone of any successful project, but what happens when costs spiral out of control? Cost overrunexceeding the planned budgetis a common and costly challenge that plagues creative agencies, impacting profitability, client trust, and overall project success. This blog dives deep into the causes of cost overruns in project management, their consequences, and practical strategies for handling them effectively with the help of Function Points all-in-one agency management software.

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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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Brett Harned

MARCH 6, 2025

We need strong leadership now more than ever. Instead, we’re getting reckless, inhumane budget cuts, mass layoffs, and a government left in total disarray. Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claim they’re saving taxpayer dollars by gutting the workforce. But efficiency isn’t firing half the people who actually get things done and expecting the same results.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2025

Let's continue from where we left in Part 1 of this blog Why are Leaders not empathetic? There could be multiple reasons for this. Heres my list, and you can add your own: 1. Performance vver People: In fast-paced industries, speed and efficiency are prioritized over emotional intelligence. Leaders are often evaluated based on KPIs, deadlines, and profits, rather than how well they understand their teams emotions.

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Sandeep Kashyap

MARCH 6, 2025

In 2025, the workplace demands smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions to keep up with the pace of modern business. Teams are more dynamic, remote work is more common than ever, and collaboration has become the backbone ofsuccess. To navigate this modern approach, you need a tool that streamlines workflows and ensures seamless project management.

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Pawel Brodzinski

MARCH 6, 2025

We can consider so many things both in our professional and personal lives as value exchange. The most obvious case: I exchange 40 hours of my time each week for a set amount of money that lands in my bank account each month. As a business, we do the same thing. We commit our engineers to spend their time on whatever our clients need them for, and in exchange, we receive an agreed-upon rate for each hour of that effort.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Wrike

MARCH 4, 2025

There are dozens of posts on project management software for marketing teams. But very few of them actually consider what a marketing team needs. Whether you work in-house or run an agency, marketing projects face challenges with: Scheduling , as you work toward hard launch deadlines Versioning and file management , as you create hundreds of design assets across different media types Capacity planning , as new project requests can arrive at any time Delivery , as you share completed assets with

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2025

Stakeholders. The Scrum Guide talks about them a lot. But do you really know who yours are? The Scrum Guide repeatedly emphasizes the role of stakeholders. A few examples: The Scrum Team and its stakeholders inspect the results and adjust The Scrum Team and its stakeholders are open about the work and the challenges. The Scrum Team is responsible for all product-related activities from stakeholder collaboration, The Product Owner may represent the needs of many stakeholders Facilitating stakeho

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ProductSide

MARCH 3, 2025

Taking charge of a product management team can feel like juggling flaming torchesthrilling, but also risky if you dont have the right game plan. In our latest Productside webinar, Becoming an Effective Product Management Leader , Principal Consultants Roger Snyder and Kenny Kranseler delivered a no-nonsense roadmap for new leaders who want to nail their first 90 days (and beyond) and get the tools on how to become a product management leadereffectively.

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Accidental PM

MARCH 2, 2025

Microsoft Project is a powerful tool widely used for planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress. While many users rely on its basic functionalities, such as resource definition, task creation, and Gantt charts, there are numerous hidden features that can significantly improve your workflow and productivity. Let’s look into lesser-known features of MS Project that can transform how you manage projects, ensuring efficiency and clarity.

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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.

2025

Wrike

MARCH 5, 2025

Marketing project management is not for the faint of heart. Its a combination of two big roles in a fast-paced environment, with complex workflows, busy campaigns, and a structured marketing project management process. Its no wonder that so many projects fail, with one study showing that out of 50,000 projects, 71% failed to come in on time, on budget, or with a satisfactory result.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2025

How do I (as a Product Owner) handle "urgent requests" (usually from people with high political power) in Scrum? This is one of the most common questions I receive from participants attending Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) courses. Before I share how to handle "urgent requests," let's revisit the fundamentals of Scrum. In Scrum, there are two types of backlogs: the Product Backlog and the Sprint Backlog.

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Project Management Essentials

MARCH 2, 2025

I earned a master’s degree in economics and worked in the field for a few years before shifting to project management. Despite the shift, I continue to use economics as my primary lens for analyzing the world around me. Recent project management industry changes prompted me to consider its economics. This article aims to provide data-supported context and analysis.

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ActiveCollab

MARCH 6, 2025

Hello, everyone! Welcome to ActiveCollabs latest updates! In January [[link] we worked on Events in Workload, eInvoicing, and a Project Progress Menu. February also brings interesting new things, including External Calendars in ActiveCollab, Invoices and Estimates in Companies Profiles, and improved Team Timesheets. These should all help you get around in your ActiveCollab workspace better.

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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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Project Cubicle

MARCH 6, 2025

Recruiting metrics often highlight the time it takes to hire someone. The HR assistant recruiting journey can vary significantly based on the specific role and the organization. Initially, applicants submit their materials for review by a hiring manager, who conducts interviews with promising candidates and ultimately makes offers to those deemed suitable.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 1, 2025

Topic: Reflect on the empirical pillars of Scrum Type: Retrospective format Duration: 60 minutes In complex work, more is unknown than known. The unknown is discovered by releasing done increments early and often. With these increments, you validate assumptions, learn what is needed, and avoid the risk of spending time and money on the wrong things.

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House of PMO

MARCH 7, 2025

Its here! The PMO Conference 2025, celebrating 10 years of bringing the PMO community together, is set to take place in London this June and its going to be our best yet. From its humble beginnings back in 2015, the PMO Conference has grown into the annual event for PMO professionals, leaders, and industry experts who want to stay ahead of the curve.

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