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Secrets of High-Performing Project Teams

Accidental PM

The success or failure of initiatives often hinges not on strategy or tools but on the teams executing them. While many teams struggle with missed deadlines, unclear roles, and communication breakdowns, others operate in sync, delivering high-impact results with consistency and cohesion. What separates these high-performing teams isn't just talent or luck.

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Project management is a leadership role. Start acting like it.

Brett Harned

Let’s be honest: project management has a reputation problem. We’re seen as spreadsheet jockeys, meeting schedulers, the human version of a Slack reminder bot. Even in progressive, creative workplaces, the PM is often the one left out of strategy meetings, only to be tagged in once timelines are due and expectations are already out of whack.

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Interview Avatar, or real?

Musings on Project Management

Doing a bit of project hiring by remote interview?Some caution advised!You may be talking with an avatar.Kyle Barr has a report on gismodo.com with this headline:FBI Says People Are Using Deepfakes to Apply to Remote JobsSo, what is Barr reporting that the FBI is saying?

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Reducing Documentation Overload in Engineering Projects

Ganttic

When it comes to engineering projects , documentation is key. It ensures clarity, accountability, and efficiency. However, too much of a good thing can cause more harm than goodenter documentation overload. When teams generate excessive or fragmented documentation, productivity takes a hit, leading to reduced profitability. Unlike digital documentation, which is easy to store and analyze, manual documents are cumbersome and difficult to track.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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8 Project Plan Examples (Templates Included)

ProjectManager.com

One way to understand project management is by illustrating the process using project plan examples. This starts by defining what a project plan is, but then we’ll get into how it works in a real-life scenario. We’ll first define a project plan and outline what goes into creating a project plan document. Then well show how it works by illustrating several project plan examples.

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Burnout on the Scrum Team

Scrum.org

It isn't just individuals who can suffer from burnout. Sometimes, it's the whole Scrum team, and it's a serious problem. Burnout erodes collaboration, slows delivery, and diminishes the creativity teams need to build great products. As the Scrum Master, you might - at first - think that team burnout is unsolvable. After all, if a team is burned out, probably the Scrum Master is, too.

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Bridging the Gap: How a Program Readiness Assessment Unlocks Capital Project Success

The IIL Blog

By Jeff Zircher May 8, 2025 In today’s era of ambitious capital investment, organizations across the utility, industrial, and infrastructure sectors are taking on projects valued in the hundreds of millionsand even billionsof dollars. While the vision for transformation is bold, the readiness to deliver on that vision often lags. Burns & McDonnells Program Readiness Assessment (PRA) is designed to close that gap, offering organizations a critical tool to prepare for the complex and hig

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9 Service Templates: Service Agreement, Service Invoice & More

ProjectManager.com

In the fast-paced world of business operations, staying organized and efficient is key, and that’s where service templates come into play. These ready-to-use documents help streamline communication, standardize processes and ensure consistency across activities, from procurement and project management to customer service and internal workflows.

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Signs You Need Change in Project Management in Your Business

Beyond the Chaos

As your business grows, your project management processes need to evolve with it. In fact, studies show that 70% of projects fail to meet their goals due to poor project management practices. What worked at the start may no longer be effective as deadlines become tighter, teams expand, and tasks grow more complex. If workflows feel disorganized, deadlines are missed, or things seem outdated, its a clear sign that a change in project management is needed.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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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Why the Scrum Guide is Purposefully Incomplete, and why that’s a good thing!

Scrum.org

Why the #Scrum Guide is purposefully incomplete (from the #Scrum Guide). From Cambridge Dictionary: Purposefully: in a way that shows that you know what you want to do incomplete: not having some parts, or not finished Its a design choice. Not a limitation. Only the essential elements are defined (Scrum Theory, Scrum Values, Accountabilities, Events, and Artifacts), while everything else is left open to your context (e.g. tools, techniques, processes, workflows, routines, etc.).

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The Transformative Power of AI in Healthcare

The IIL Blog

By Dr. BK Nayak May 8, 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force in the field of healthcare, reshaping the way medical professionals diagnose, treat, and manage patient care. With its ability to analyze large amounts of data quickly and accurately, AI is proving to be an invaluable tool for healthcare providers, researchers, and patients alike.

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Tender Document in Construction: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

Big construction projects are a coordinated effort between many different professionals. Suppliers and contractors have to be solicited, bids submitted and partnerships created. This essential process starts with a tender document. To understand procurement, one must first understand what a tender document is, who uses it and what should be included to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

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Top 10 Capacity Planning Software Tools to Boost Efficiency

WorkOtter

Tracking project progress, managing time off, and allocating tasks accordingly are all crucial parts of resource capacity planning. These top ten capacity planning software tools can help.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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 Five Faces of Change

Scrum.org

Agile environments thrive on adaptability, but true agility isn't just about process or productit's about people. Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Leaders are uniquely positioned to influence team dynamics during periods of change. Understanding how individuals respondbeyond simple 'support' or 'resist'is essential for fostering high-performing teams.

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Micromanagement is Killing Your Remote Team’s Productivity

Teamweek

Remote work might seem like a dream setup. But for many managers, it presents a tough challenge: How do you stay involved with your remote team without slipping into micromanagement? The rise of remote monitoring tools like screen recording, keystroke tracking, and webcam surveillance make it easy to track your teams every move. In fact, 70% of leaders admit theyre comfortable using these tools to spy on their remote employees.

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8 Free Scope Templates: Documents, Excel Spreadsheets & More

ProjectManager.com

A clear project scope is essential for delivering work on time, on budget and to stakeholder expectations. Scope templates help define what a project or program will and wont include, ensuring everyone is aligned from the outset. By standardizing how scope is documented, these templates and documents reduce ambiguity, prevent scope creep and provide a reference point throughout the project lifecycle.

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What Is Critical Chain Project Management: A Modern Approach to Optimizing Resources and Overcoming Bottlenecks

Epicflow Blog

Traditional project management methods are often insufficient for the present-day uncertain and resource-constrained project management landscape. This is where critical chain project management comes into play. In contrast to other methodologies, this project management tool helps optimize resource utilization , reduce bottlenecks, and address uncertainties.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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The Downfall of the Scrum Master Role: A Change Agent's Perspective

Scrum.org

The Erosion of a Transformative Role In the realm of organizational transformation, few roles have experienced such a dramatic journey as the Scrum Masterfrom revolutionary change agent to, in many cases, a mere meeting facilitator. Having guided dozens of organizations through their agile transformations over two decades, I've witnessed firsthand this troubling evolution.

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White Paper | AI Agents and Their Future Across Multiple Industries

The IIL Blog

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are increasingly critical across industries, transforming traditional workflows and enabling unprecedented efficiencies. This report provides a comprehensive exploration of AI agents, their collaborative frameworks such as agent teams and swarms, and outlines structured implementation processes. Emphasis is placed on industry-standard protocols like Anthropics Model Concept Protocol (MCP) and Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol, essential for en

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The Best Employee Performance Metrics to Track (And How)

Teamweek

Employee performance metrics show how well (or not so well ) your people contribute to business goals through their work, outputs, and engagement. Theyre a key part of the performance management process, something most businesses have in place, but only a fraction do well. Only 20% of companies rank their performance management process as very effective in providing employee feedback, increasing individual performance, and developing talent.

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Creating a Seamless Experience for Remote Enterprise Teams

Productivity Land

Remote work has shifted from a short-term solution to a long-term standard across many industries. Enterprise teams, in particular, need reliable systems to stay productive when working across different locations. However, without the right infrastructure, performance can suffer. Slow systems, clunky logins, and inconsistent access can block progress fast.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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How a Consumer Services Company Embraced Professional Scrum to Fuel Growth

Scrum.org

Breaking the Tech Barrier: Implementing Scrum in Both Technical and Non-Technical Teams to Drive Measurable Business Outcomes Overview A fast-growing consumer services company delivering curated experiences to thousands of customers each week underwent a transformation in its approach to product development and team collaboration. With a mission to simplify life for its customers through high-quality, convenient offerings, the company rapidly expanded its workforce and product portfolio over sev

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Simplify Compliance With Lodgify Guest Registration

Lodgify

Manually collecting guest IDs and submitting them to local authorities is time-consuming and error-proneyet required in many regions. Lodgify Guest Registration automates the process, helping you stay compliant without manual work. What is guest authority registration? Submitting guest information to local authorities is required by law in many countries.

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Inside the PMOaaS Trend: Data, Benefits, and What’s Gaining Traction in 2025

PM Solutions

In our State of the PMO 2025 research survey, we have become the first organization to identify industry trends on PMOaaS so that best practices can be identified to help accelerate project management success in this environment. PMOaaS. You’ve probably seen or heard this term but may not be familiar with the ins and outs of what it actually covers.

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Doing More with Less: How Toolchain Integration Builds Resilience in Uncertain Times 

Clarizen

In todays climate of economic uncertainty, organizations are being forced to rethink how they operate, invest, and innovate. Markets can shift overnight, and budgets shrink without warning. For technology leaders expected to do more with less, one powerful but often overlooked opportunity stands out: toolchain integration. As demands rise and resources shrink, how well your software development, operations, and DevOps tools work together can determine whether you move forward or fall behind.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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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Scrum, Innovation and the Double Diamond

Scrum.org

Introduction The relationship between Scrum and innovation has been a subject of considerable reflection within agile practice. Scrum, at its core, is a lightweight framework designed to address complex problems through empirical process control. The Double Diamond (developed by the UK Design Council) complements this approach by providing a structured model for creative problem-solving.

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The Future of Productivity for Neurodivergent Workers

Leantime - Project Management

The Future of Productivity: How AI Will Transform Work for Neurodivergent Individuals in the Next 5 Years AI is a transformative force for neurodivergent individuals, reshaping productivity in unprecedented ways. The economic potential of AI is vast, with projections of $22.3 trillion by 2030 and a 7% GDP increase. AI can provide personalized accommodations, amplify neurodivergent strengths, and shift workplace behaviors.

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Creating Accountability

Velociteach

At the beginning of my project management classes, I ask participants if they have any big, burning questions. Accountability always tops the list. Project managers face challenges when team members do not complete assignments on time or when stakeholders delay critical decisions. I empathize. Getting people to do what is needed on time is a […] The post Creating Accountability appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.