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From ‘a meh thing’ to amazing! How PMaaS can help build innovation into IT Projects

Project Accelerator News

It’s never good to hear a passionate project manager describe their projects as “meh”! Bex lives and breathes IT Project Management. She leads a team that, by any measure, would be considered successful: always delivering business case; always on time (and usually early); always within budget. So, when she shared her reason for wanting to move on was, “I just don’t feel we innovate any more”, it got me thinking: How can we build innovation into our IT Projects?

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower - Project Management

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. Key Functions with High Impact Generative AI is revolutionizing sales by enabling dynamic pricing and personalized customer interactions, boosting conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

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What’s Limiting Your Agility?

Leading Agile

We’re going on record to tell you that dependencies will be your biggest challenge along your Agile Transformation journey. Dependencies reach far beyond the delivery teams and have most likely taken root in all aspects of the business. Your organization probably looks something like the picture below. When you try to apply Agile in an organization that looks like this, it creates a lot of cognitive dissonance for the people in the organization because these dependencies are incongruent wi

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Project Decision-Making

Velociteach

Making good decisions is a critical project management skill. The challenge is to create a fair, efficient, effective, and transparent process for our teams and stakeholders. In a McKinsey survey , only 20% of respondents stated their companies excelled in decision-making. The path to the answer is often as important as the solution. Making better decisions requires understanding the organization and establishing context-sensitive processes.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Epic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup

PM for the Masses

Mark J. Woeppel shares his experience leading a massive project to clean up the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 oil spill. The post Epic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup appeared first on PM for the Masses. Mark J. Woeppel shares his experience leading a massive project to clean up the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 oil spill.

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Harnessing Emotional Connections A Guide For Effective Project Management

Tactical Project Management

People working on a project aren’t simply robots carrying out tasks. Learn how to harness emotional connections for effective project management The post Harnessing Emotional Connections A Guide For Effective Project Management appeared first on Tactical Project Management.

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What Is Organizational Strategy in Business? (Examples Included)

ProjectManager.com

The most successful companies always have one eye on the future so they can not only survive but thrive. That doesn’t happen without an organizational strategy to plan for the organization’s long-term success. Organizational strategy has many layers. We’ll first define the term and then go into the organizational strategy levels, as well as explain its importance in business.

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The Role of Values-Based Leadership in the Digital Age

The IIL Blog

By Deepak Bansal At the heart of the continuously disruptive digital revolution, leadership demands a paradigm shift. The volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) nature of today’s digital business landscape calls for leaders who can navigate the stormy seas of digital disruption with resilience, agility, and a firm ethical grounding.

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5 ways productivity culture kills business agility

Scrum.org

Agility is supposed to be about enabling people to do their best and most creative work. And we believe this happens through collaborative and empowered self-managing teams who focus on customer value and work in iterative and incremental ways that enable learning, feedback, and validation. And yet, we often see so-called agile practices and frameworks being used in ways that are more about trying to control outcomes and people.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Some Big Words about the Risk Register

Musings on Project Management

Every PMO plan includes some form of risk management, and a favorite way to communicate risk to your team, sponsors, and other stakeholders is the (ageless) risk register.So much has been written about the ubiquitous risk register, it's a wonder there is anything more to be said.

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Tableau Gantt Chart: A How-to Guide With Pros, Cons & Alternatives

ProjectManager.com

Tableau is an analytics platform that allows organizations to visualize their data on powerful yet user-friendly data analysis charts and diagrams powered by machine learning, natural language processing and predictive analytics. While Tableau doesn’t have project management features, you can still use it to make a Gantt chart. In this blog, we’ll learn how to make a Gantt chart in Tableau and explore its key features and limitations.

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Unlocking ITIL4: Defining Value and Navigating Career Growth

The IIL Blog

By Sophie Hussey and Georgina Otubela What is ITI and how can it benefit your organisation and support your career development? In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of ITIL 4 and discuss how the ITIL framework has supported their career progression. Why ITIL and what’s in it for you? Regardless of whether you work in a technology function or the wider business, there are many learnings from the ITIL4 framework that can apply.

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Durch die Agile Jobkrise navigieren: Strategien für den Erfolg ??

Scrum.org

In Kürze: Die Agile Jobkrise – Wie Sie eine herausfordernde Situation meistern Während die derzeitige Agile Jobkrise offensichtlich ist, gibt es auch Hoffnung für Praktiker, die bereit sind, ihre Fähigkeiten zu verfeinern, Wissen zu teilen und sich mit Gleichgesinnten zu vernetzen. Dieser Artikel skizziert umsetzbare Strategien, um in schwierigen Zeiten erfolgreich zu sein, und betont, dass Wachstum und Erfolg durch die Nutzung der Stärke der Gemeinschaft und leicht zugänglicher Ressourcen errei

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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What is the Rational Unified Process – RUP?

Online PM Courses

In this video I want to answer the question, what is the Rational Unified Process, RUP? And how does it work? The post What is the Rational Unified Process – RUP? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Google Sheets Calendar Template (2024): Manage Business Schedules Online

ProjectManager.com

A calendar is a great planning tool for tracking tasks and deliverables’ due dates, especially when executing large projects that span across months. They’re useful throughout the project scheduling process and are easy to use. Plus, most people understand them, which makes them a fundamental tool for project managers. Another advantage of calendars is that they can be used in most project management methodologies, unlike other tools like Gantt charts or kanban boards, which are better for

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Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile: Strategies for Success

NimbleWork

As the Agile project management framework reaches adoption maturity at lean, progressive and disruptive startup firms, many teams at established organizations are struggling to fully embrace the Agile project management framework at scale. This is substantiated by the fact that large enterprises are slow to embrace change, and Agile is predominantly driven by a shift in mindset, culture and process of operating at speed.

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Entlassungswelle bei Agile Coaches: So nutzt du als Scrum Master diesen beunruhigenden Trend zu deinem Vorteil

Scrum.org

Anfang letzten Jahres bahnte sich ein bedenklicher Trend an: Das bekannteste Beispiel hierfür war Capital One, das mehr als 1100 Stellen im Technologie-Bereich strich. Dies war Teil einer breit angelegten Maßnahme zur Kostensenkung und Effizienzsteigerung. Capital One schrieb : „Die agile Rolle in unserer Tech-Organisation war für unsere früheren Transformationsphasen von entscheidender Bedeutung, aber mit zunehmender Reife unserer Organisation ist der natürliche nächste Schritt die Integration

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Navigating Chaos in Project Management

This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.

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The Value of SharePoint Consultants in Achieving Organizational Objectives

Productivity Land

SharePoint is a potent tool for companies looking to enhance teamwork, efficiently handle information, and simplify internal procedures. This is confirmed by the number of active users this platform has, amounting to over 200 million users per month. Unlocking SharePoint’s full potential, however, calls for more than technical proficiency, it also necessitates a thorough comprehension of business procedures, strategic planning, and the capacity to match organizational objectives with techn

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RFI in Construction: A Quick Guide for Contractors

ProjectManager.com

An army of subcontractors each with their own specific discipline complete construction projects. But how do they know what to work on? An RFI in construction is a request for information. This construction document helps subcontractors understand what they need to do if they have any questions. First, we’ll explain what an RFI in construction is and then list what should be included in one.

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Copilot Studio and the PMO: Creating a Capable and Useful AI Assistant

MPUG

Live Event: Copilot Studio and the PMO – Creating a Capable and Useful AI Assistant Wednesday, March 20, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST Earn 1 PDU: 1 Ways of Working Click to register now and join us live! Copilot Studio is an offering from Microsoft that enables power platform administrators to create chatbots without (a lot of) coding. Copilot Studio used to be called Power Virtual Agents, but it has been rebranded and enhanced with new features and AI capabilities.

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Navigating the Agile Job Crisis

Scrum.org

TL; DR: How to Deal with the Agile Job Crisis While the current Agile job crisis is apparent, there is also hope for practitioners willing to refine their skills, share knowledge, and network with peers. This article outlines actionable strategies for thriving in challenging times, emphasizing that growth and success are achievable by leveraging community strength and readily accessible resources.

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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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How To Cultivate A Healthy Team Environment

Binfire

In the workplace, having a strong team is vital. When you have a team that all work together well and help each other, tasks will get completed to a higher standard, there will be more success and your business will flourish. Without a healthy environment, you’re more likely to experience things like high staff turnover, and unproductive staff members and your business will suffer.

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How to Choose the Best Task Management Tool for Your Team

Productivity Land

In today’s fast-paced work environments, having an efficient task management system is critical. Teams need it to stay organized, meet deadlines, and complete projects successfully. With so many options to choose from, selecting the right task management software can be challenging. This article will discuss the key criteria to help team leaders and project managers evaluate and determine the best task management tool for their group.

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Working with the Retrospective Board in Hybrid-Scrum Projects

MPUG

Reflection and growth are part and parcel of life. These processes allow us to not only think back, but also act. In Agile, we reframe these as “inspect and adapt.” Retrospectives in Agile provide such opportunities to inspect, adapt and grow. When done correctly, retrospectives can bring out the real pain points and show when team members were mad, sad, or glad!

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Funktioniert Scrum? So kannst du den Nutzen von Scrum messen

Scrum.org

Agile Projekte sind fast viermal so erfolgreich und scheitern dreimal seltener als Wasserfallprojekte. So lautet das Ergebnis des Chaos-Reports. Die Umfrage untersuchte von 2011 bis 2015 etwa 10 000 Softwareprojekte hinsichtlich der Frage: Sind agile oder Wasserfallprojekte erfolgreicher? Da Scrum das am häufigsten genutzte agile Rahmenwerk ist, sollten wir die Frage, ob Scrum funktioniert, also bejahen können.

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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.