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KPIs for Project roles

Rebel’s Guide to PM

People often ask me how project managers can be evaluated, or what targets should be set for people in project roles. It’s a bit tricky to provide a one-size-fits-all answer, but I have come up with some Key Performance Indicators for project managers, that you can use as a starting point for your own team. I find it easiest to start with the ‘why’ of why your team exists.

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How to Mitigate Risks in Project Management? Best Practices for Businesses

NimbleWork

Risk management is a cornerstone of successful project management, yet it’s often treated as an afterthought rather than a strategic imperative. Effective risk mitigation goes beyond simply reacting to problems as they arise; it involves anticipating potential issues and developing strategies to address them proactively. This approach not only protects projects from disruption but also creates opportunities for optimization and growth.

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The Lifelong Learning Fallacy—Why We’re Never Done Learning

Green Project Management

The Illusion of Knowing Enough We live in a world where we often believe that what we know is enough. We graduate, earn certifications, gain experience, and at some point, we feel like we’ve made it. The idea that we’ve completed the process of learning is comforting, like an insurance policy against the unknown. But […] The post The Lifelong Learning Fallacy—Why We’re Never Done Learning appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Skillful Efforting to Achieve Leadership Success

PM Times

Create a realistic work-life balance in the context of leadership and project management to achieve optimal performance and success. Apply it to your own life and influence those who work for and with you. Leadership boils down to the ability to cultivate a positive mindset, relate well with others, and make effective decisions. To sustain […] The post Skillful Efforting to Achieve Leadership Success appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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What Type of Scrum Master Are You?

Scrum.org

The goal of a SM is to grow the teams to thrive, innovate, and deliver exceptional products. Understanding and embracing the various dimensions of the role can enhance the effectiveness of your team. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. There is an important difference between the Scrum Master accountability, as described in the Scrum Guide 2020, and the Scrum Master role, as it is lived in diffe

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Just because they are non-critical, doesn’t mean they are not risky!

Kiron Bondale

The term “critical path” is unfortunate. While a critical path does denote the longest sequence of activities through a project network diagram from start to finish, the activities along the critical path (also unfortunately named “critical activities”) might not be those which possess the greatest uncertainty. Why should this concern us?

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Azure DevOps vs Jira vs Celoxis: Choosing The Best PM Tool?

Celoxis

Azure DevOps vs Jira vs Celoxis: Compare top tools and features for project management. Learn which PM tool—Celoxis, Azure DevOps, or Jira—is the best.

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Free project management software: 7 free tools to try now

Wrike

Look online for free project management software and you’ll find plenty of free plans for different tools. For many people, this is a good option. The problem, however, is that these guides don’t always clarify which features are in the free plan and which you need to pay for. In this guide, we’re taking a more honest approach. We share seven free project management tools, breaking down exactly what you get for free and what’s paid.

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Microsoft Project for the Web: Pros, Cons and Best Alternatives

ProjectManager.com

Microsoft has multiple project management tools and deciding which is the right one can be hard. They’re all similar, expensive and complicated to use. Microsoft Project for the web bills itself as the more collaborative version of Microsoft’s project management software. But is Project for the web all it claims to be? Let’s put MS Project for the web to the test.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Developing your Company as a Product using Agile/Scrum/EBM

Scrum.org

“One of the things that we do differently is that we treat our company as a product” – Jason Fried – CEO and co-founder of 37signals (on Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz ) “ Culture is a Product. Every company builds two products, one is the product they build for their customers, and the other is a product they build for their team…. ” Dharmesh Shah – Founder and CTO at HubSpot on Lenny Rachitsky ‘s Podcast What does it mean to treat your company as a product?

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5 Main Challenges of Project Portfolio Management

WorkOtter

Taking a strategic approach to the prioritization, management, and execution of projects is at the heart of Project Portfolio Management (PPM). As a company grows, aligning project performance and outcomes with organizational goals becomes more challenging. PPM provides a structure for organizations to plan and allocate resources efficiently, including budgets and staff.

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Powering Success: The Impact of Project Management in the Energy Industry

The IIL Blog

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi By 2050 renewable energy could account for 90% of the world’s electricity and effective project management will be key to achieving this ambitious goal. The energy and utilities industry is facing one of the most significant transitions in its history. From the rapid growth of renewable energy sources to digital transformation and infrastructure modernization, managing complex and high-stakes projects has become more critical than ever.

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What Is OpenProject? Uses, Features and Pricing

ProjectManager.com

Project management professionals are looking for the best way to deliver their projects. That leads them to products like OpenProject. It’s a Microsoft Project alternative that’s free, less complicated and fosters collaboration. It’s especially popular in the IT community. Why? Open-source software is free. Anyone can view, modify and distribute it.

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Building Your BI Strategy: How to Choose a Solution That Scales and Delivers

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Warum die Entdeckung und Validierung von Features im Refinement unverzichtbar ist – und wie du in 4 Schritten wertvolle Features identifizierst

Scrum.org

Wie lässt sich die Arbeit von Scrum Teams verbessern? Diese Frage beschäftigt nicht nur Scrum Master. Die Antwort lautet meist: Das Team braucht die richtigen Fähigkeiten. Die Zusammenarbeit mit Stakeholdern kann intensiviert werden. Die Mitglieder im Scrum Team sollten ihre Arbeitsweise stetig verbessern. Das Resultat: Scrum Master verbringen viel Zeit damit, Meetings wie Sprint-Reviews oder Sprint-Retrospektiven zu optimieren.

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What is the Stacey Matrix? Simple, Complicated, Complex, & Chaotic

Online PM Courses

In this video, I answer the question, 'What is the Stacey Matrix?' and look at how it distinguishes Simple, Complicated, Complex, and Chaotic. The post What is the Stacey Matrix? Simple, Complicated, Complex, & Chaotic appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: A SurveyBy Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. & Dr. Leon Herszon, Ph.D.

International Institute for Learning

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: A Survey By Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. & Dr. Leon Herszon, Ph.D. Abstract The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project management is revolutionizing traditional practices, bringing about profound changes in how projects are planned, executed, and monitored. AI’s impact on project management is multifaceted, influencing everything from decision-making processes to resource allocation and risk management.

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ProjectManager + Acumatica: Training Resources and Links

ProjectManager.com

Getting Started with ProjectManager Explore our Training Academy videos to quickly get up to speed with ProjectManager. These videos cover essential topics, including: Setting up projects Using templates Customizing dashboards Task management Gantt chart planning And much more Start your journey with ProjectManager by visiting our Training Academy. Join Our Weekly Demos (with Live Q&A) Get live insights into ProjectManager by joining one of our weekly demos.

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How AI Enables Success for PMO and Strategic Portfolio Management Leaders Like You

In today’s rapidly evolving digital business landscape, Portfolio Management Offices (PMOs) and project & portfolio leaders face a multitude of complex challenges, including orchestrating enterprise change; prioritizing and executing on cross-functional investments; and the need for faster, data-driven decision-making. The exponential growth of AI and its new applications is a game-changer.

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The Cone of Uncertainty and its usage in Scrum

Scrum.org

One of my friends and Agile Coach - Yasub Hashmi once told me a great quote. I don’t remember whose quote it was but it goes like this - Often people need to be reminded of what they already know. Why is this quote important? Well, years on we have learned that the work we do is quite complex and often it is hard to make predictions about it. Yet, in my observations and personal experiences I have seen that customers/clients/stakeholders/management asks us to make many predictions about - When w

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Announcing the availability of the 4th edition of “Scrum – A Pocket Guide”

Gunther Verheyen

Uncovering better ways of explaining Scrum In 2013 I ended up writing a book about Scrum for Van Haren Publishing , a publishing house specialized in IT publications based in the Netherlands. They wanted to add a book about Scrum to their portfolio. By that time, I had been applying Scrum for 10 years and in the two years preceding the actual creation of my book, I had been at the heart of the Scrum storm that was sweeping the Netherlands.

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Why is Time Tracking in Organizations Important? 15 Benefits

Teamweek

Is time tracking worth the hassle? Managers may fear it will add unnecessary micromanagement, hindering leadership and project oversight. On the other hand, team members could see it as an intrusive initiative, disrupting their workflow and adding pressure to constantly track hours. However, the benefits of time tracking are significant. Implementing a simple time recording system can streamline processes, ensure accurate billing, and help you gain valuable insights into productivity.

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Dr. Rodolfo De Acutis on Leading PMOs, Strategic Programs, and Sustainable Practices that Lead to Success

The IIL Blog

With Guest Dr. Rodolfo De Acutis hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon: Join Dr. Leon Herszon as he sits down with Rodolfo de Acutis, the leader of the Global PMO, Strategic Programs, and Sustainability at one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods organizations in the world. Rodolfo shares his personal journey, background, and challenges. He shares stories about his role leading a global Project Management Office and key success factors for a PMO that truly adds value.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Applying Systems Thinking in Product Definition for Agile Organizations

Scrum.org

In my previous post on Product Definition , which you can read here , I introduced the basics of how products—both internal and external—are defined in an agile organization. Today, I’m excited to share a deeper dive into this concept through a new video, where I walk you through how we apply Systems Thinking in the Creating Agile Organizations (CAO) approach.

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Post project analysis – How to get it right

Project Accelerator News

As anyone who has attended project manager courses knows, project management is the process of planning, monitoring and then overseeing a project. When the project is reaching its closure the project manager uses a post-project review in order to evaluate the success of the team. This allows them to see those areas where improvements could be made in the future.

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Accelerating to ISO 27001: How to Get ISO 27001 Quickly and Efficiently

Alan Parker Blog

The demand for ISO 27001 certification often comes at short notice and is usually thrown down as a gauntlet for the IT team to deliver. It can be scary and hard to know where to start, especially when it's needed at short notice, which is what this article is about. Embarking on a certification project can help streamline the process and ensure timely completion.

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Unleashing the Power of Reporting in Planner Premium with Dataverse and Power BI

MPUG

Project management tools have evolved significantly over the years, and Microsoft’s Planner Premium, formerly known as Project for the web, represents the latest Microsoft addition fully build with cloud computing and collaboration in mind. In this article, which is also a teaser for the upcoming live event , we introduce reporting capabilities with Planner Premium, Dataverse and Power BI.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro