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11 Task Management Skills For Project Managers To Master

The Digital Project Manager

Improving your task management skills requires working on a variety of both hard and soft skills: scheduling, prioritization, delegation, communication, and more. Here's what you need to help you teams and projects succeed. The post 11 Task Management Skills For Project Managers To Master appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Google Project Management Certificate vs PMP: Which should you choose?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

If you’re weighing up the Google Project Management Certificate against the Project Management Professional (PMP)® , you’re not alone. It’s a decision many aspiring and early-career project managers face. I’ve done the Google Certificate and been a PMI member for years, working closely with PMP training companies for some of that time. So I’ve seen both, mentored new PMs , and led teams of experienced professionals.

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Whatever Happened to Real Leadership?

Green Project Management

There was a time when leadership meant something different. When phrases like “the buck stops here” weren’t just punchlines but personal commitments. When mentorship wasn’t a luxury but a responsibility. When leading by example was a baseline, not an exception. Lately, I’ve been sitting with the absence of that kind of leadership.

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There Is No Such Thing as a “Junior” Scrum Master

Scrum.org

Would you ever hire a Junior CISO or a Junior Financial Director ? Of course not. These positions, by definition, require demonstrated mastery of their respective domains, alongside the authority and responsibility to enact meaningful change. The same should be true of a Scrum Master. The idea of a “junior” Scrum Master is a fallacy. The Scrum Master is not an entry-level position, nor is it something that should be handed out as a career stepping stone.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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8 Task Management Strategies To Boost Productivity

The Digital Project Manager

Here are my top eight strategies for prioritizing your to-do list (and your team's work) so everyone can get more done and the project can move forward successfully. Implement these right away to reduce overwhelm and get things back on track. The post 8 Task Management Strategies To Boost Productivity appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Project Traffic Lights: Your Navigation Tool for Clarity in the Project Fog

Inloox

Where do we actually stand? This question echoes through project teams regularly—sometimes with a slight note of panic, often right before a steering committee meeting or when the open task list starts to feel like a bottomless pit. And when your project landscape includes hundreds of individual initiatives, answering that question quickly and confidently becomes nearly impossible.

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Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Explained: Key Components, Process & Best Practices [2025 Guide]

Epicflow Blog

When you work on projects in a large enterprise, just delivering them on time and within budget isn’t enough. Though it’s also important, in large organizations running multiple projects , it’s critically important to ensure that every project in execution corresponds to a company’s strategy and contributes to achieving its business goals. And this is why establishing enterprise project portfolio management process becomes a necessity, no longer an option.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Critical Path Method (CPM)

Proofhub

In the intricate world of project management, the Critical Path Method (CPM) stands as a beacon for those seeking precision and efficiency. It is not just a tool but a strategic plan; it describes the order in which significant activities that define the project’s length occur. Thus, understanding such tasks helps project managers schedule resources properly and anticipate potential delays in project work, ultimately leading to a successful conclusion.

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How to Make a Gantt Timeline Step by Step

ProjectManager.com

A Gantt timeline is one of the most effective tools in project management. It provides a visual timeline that helps teams plan, track and manage tasks. Whether you’re in construction or software, a Gantt schedule keeps everything organized. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to build one step by step. What Is a Gantt Timeline? A Gantt timeline is a project planning tool that combines a task list with a visual timeline.

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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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How to Transition from Team Member to Project Manager

Accidental PM

Transitioning from a team member to a project management role is more than a title change or promotion. It marks an evolution in how you approach your work, interact with colleagues, and define success. While the responsibilities can initially feel overwhelming, this move is also one of the most rewarding steps you can take as a professional. If you're beginning this journey or considering it, understanding and preparing for the changes ahead will help you thrive in your new role.

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How to Track Progress Without Micromanaging

Project Accelerator News

The world of project management is a dynamic one. Therefore, being able to monitor progress effectively is paramount. This ensures that projects remain on track, within budget, and ultimately deliver the required outcome. Frameworks such as those underpinning the APMG Project Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control qualification, and other training courses for PMs , show just how critical this function is.

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What Is Agile Transformation—And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Scrum.org

What Is Agile Transformation—And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever Agility has become the defining characteristic of successful organizations in today’s unpredictable business climate. From fast-changing customer expectations to disruptive technologies, adaptability is no longer optional. It’s essential. For companies stuck in traditional structures and slow delivery cycles, Agile Transformation offers a path forward—a way to shift not just how teams work, but how the business thinks and respond

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Top 10 Project Scheduling Techniques (With Pros and Cons)

ProjectManager.com

Project scheduling techniques are essential tools for organizing, planning and managing tasks efficiently. They help project managers estimate timelines, allocate resources and track progress throughout the project life cycle. Without reliable scheduling techniques, it’s easy for deadlines to slip and budgets to spiral. Before we get into project scheduling techniques, it’s important to understand the best tools to implement them.

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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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Review The IMPACT Engine

Henny Portman

The Impact Engine – Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders by Laura Barnard presents a practical approach for building or transforming your PMO into an impact engine that delivers real value to your organization. The book guides you through the process of creating your own impact engine. It is structured around the six stages of the IMPACT Engine System: Mindset, Assess, Define, Plan, Deliver, and Evolve.

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How to run a successful post-mortem meeting (with meeting template)

Planio

According to a 2024 survey of project managers , just 40% of teams capture post-project lessons learned. While some people might think this number seems high ( who has time to reflect when you’ve got a never ending list of tasks and projects to get started on? ) the reality is that: If you’re not reviewing, learning, and acting on your project outcomes, you’re at risk of falling behind the high-performing teams that are.

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Backlog Management: 5 Proven Fixes to Tame Your Team’s Unruly Task List

NimbleWork

Backlog management should be your team’s north star, bringing order to the chaos of ideas, customer requests, and shifting priorities. But too often, they become the opposite: cluttered graveyards stuffed with old tickets, fuzzy ambitions, and competing priorities nobody agreed on. The result? Your team’s focus scatters, delivery grinds to a halt, and leadership ends up frustrated, guessing what really matters.

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What Is a Tentative Schedule? When to Use One in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

A tentative schedule is a flexible timeline that outlines expected tasks and durations without committing to exact dates. It’s often used during the early stages of a project when some information is still unknown. In this blog, we’ll define what a tentative schedule is and explore common scenarios where using one makes sense in project management. What Is a Tentative Schedule?

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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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Multiple project dashboard: Examples, tools, and templates

Wrike

Key takeaways: Why do traditional spreadsheets fall short for managing multiple projects? Most spreadsheets require manual updates, lack real-time data, and often silo project information. They can’t effectively visualize interdependencies or provide actionable insights, making it harder to manage overlapping timelines, team capacity, and budget usage across a portfolio.

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The Calendar Intersection Rule That’s Breaking Your Resource Plans

MPUG

Most project managers think resource loading fails because Microsoft Project is complicated. The truth is simpler—and more frustrating. You’re probably breaking a fundamental rule you didn’t even know existed, and it’s causing your carefully planned schedules to fall apart in ways that seem random but are actually completely predictable.

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Sprint Planning for Beginners: Get Your Team Aligned Fast

NimbleWork

Sprint planning is one of the foundational ceremonies in Agile and Scrum frameworks. It sets the stage for how a team will deliver value in a focused timebox known as a sprint. According to the Scrum Guide, Sprint Planning is a timeboxed event that kicks off the sprint by laying out the work to be performed for the upcoming sprint. Its purpose is to ensure the Scrum Team aligns around a clear Sprint Goal and understands how to achieve it.

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Construction Monitoring: Keys for Tracking Your Project’s Success

ProjectManager.com

Construction monitoring is a critical component of project success. Whether you’re managing a small renovation or a multi-million-dollar development, tracking progress ensures that work aligns with the plan. It involves overseeing quality, timelines and costs to avoid issues that can delay delivery or inflate budgets. This blog explores what construction monitoring is, why it matters and when it takes place in a project’s timeline.

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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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Review – How the F**k to Be Agile?

Henny Portman

“How the F**k to Be Agile? A Wakeup Call…” by Erwin Verweij shakes you awake and puts your feet back on the ground. Verweij doesn’t mince words: stop doing agile and start being agile. In about twenty short but punchy chapters, he dismantles the illusions, exposes the misunderstandings, and explains what it truly takes to embody agility. He urges us to welcome change—but only with the right tools, the right intent, and a deep understanding of what must shift at the core to make it work.

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AI in Project Management

MPUG

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize project management by enhancing tools, techniques, methods, and practices. AI-powered predictive analytics tools and platforms tackle challenges like resource allocation, risk management, high failure rates, and the reliance on outdated methods. From automating routine tasks to providing data-driven insights, AI tools are indispensable allies for project managers (PMs).

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How to Break Down a Huge Nonprofit Project Into Manageable Pieces

Leantime - Project Management

How to Transform Your Nonprofit’s Vision Into Measurable Impact with Leantime Many nonprofit projects fail due to inadequate project management systems. Leantime provides a structured approach that translates vision into actionable outcomes. Understanding the difference between goals and milestones is crucial for success. Implementing best practices can lead to achievable goals and meaningful metrics.

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Construction Contingency: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

Construction projects are full of uncertainties—from design revisions to unforeseen site conditions. That’s why construction contingency is a critical part of any project budget. It acts as a financial cushion to handle the unexpected without derailing the timeline or bottom line. Whether you’re an owner, contractor or project manager, understanding how to plan for contingency can make the difference between staying on budget or facing costly delays.

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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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Review – A Project Sponsor’s warp-speed guide

Henny Portman

A project sponsor’s warp-speed guide – Improving project performance by Yogi Schulz and Jocelyn Schulz Lapointe isn’t meant to be read cover to cover. Instead, it serves as a practical reference guide for project sponsors. The book provides a project assessment tool to help sponsors identify where their projects may be at risk, focusing on the most common factors that can make or break a project.

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Execute.or Be Executed

Projectmanagement Advisor

Talk about your character-building experience. I was a young hot-shot project manager on an engagement that I had sold to a client. I had it all planned out and had delusions of completely delighting my client with an issue-free project. It all seemed so simple, then the project started.and never finished. I'll spare you the gory details of my harrowing experience but what I can tell you is that I put more focus on selling and planning the project than I did on its execution.

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How to Automate Repetitive Tasks & Reclaim Your Team’s Time

NimbleWork

Every team has them , the small, thankless tasks that quietly eat up hours each week. Copying data between systems. Manually updating spreadsheets. Chasing down status updates. At first glance, they seem harmless. But zoom out, and the cost is staggering. According to a Deloitte report, workers spend nearly one-third of their time on repetitive, low-value tasks, things that could be automated with today’s technology.