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That One Project You Aren’t Sure You’ll Survive…

PM Times

We all had that one project—the one that made us question our career choices, doubt our sanity, and consider a swift exit from the world of project management. It took me a moment to recall mine. The late nights, the endless meetings, and the creeping feeling that I was steering a ship into a storm […] The post That One Project You Aren’t Sure You’ll Survive… appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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The Myth of Complete Foresight

Scrum.org

Agile frameworks are used in complex environments where requirements and technology are ever-changing. It seems pretty unrealistic to think that we could envision all of the customer’s requirements upfront. And yet, that’s what many of those using a Waterfall approach to value delivery are trying to do. The Waterfall approach is both a structured and sequential process.

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I asked ChatGPT to make 10 pictures of project managers… and the results are surprising

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I asked ChatGPT to make me some pictures of project managers for an article I was working on and the results were surprising. Or rather, as a female project manager, the results were not surprising at all. There's lots of chat in the world of project management at the moment about the value of AI, but what are the biases that sit behind that AI? Anyway, before I rant, let me show you what happened when I ran my ChatGPT 4o experiment.

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Mastering Scope Management: Validation and Control Strategies

MPUG

Introduction Scope or requirements creep is the uncontrolled and often unmanageable growth of a project’s original requirements. According to a study done by the Project Management Institute , about 50% of projects experience scope creep, and only about 60% finish within budget while about 50% are finished on-schedule. In addition, scope creep is notorious for stressing out team members and taking time away from the original deliverables.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Project Toys

Musings on Project Management

I generally do not endorse products on this blog, and this posting is not an endorsement per se, but more of a "heads up" because in the PMO there are always a lot of documents and things to write, many to a multi-lingual project team. Here is a tool that might be of use.

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Calculating Project Profitability: Beginner’s Guide

Scoro

The lifeblood of any project is its profitability. And calculating project profitability doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how to easily calculate profitability in five steps: 1. Determine the project’s total revenue This part is usually the easiest. Your project revenue is simply the amount your client will pay you. So, if your company charges them $20,000 for an ad campaign, that’s your project revenue.

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Stay Ahead of the Curve: Top 15 Project Management Podcasts

Online PM Courses

For a Project Manager who wants to learn more about your discipline, here's our best-ever guide to my top 15 Project Management podcasts. The post Stay Ahead of the Curve: Top 15 Project Management Podcasts appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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A Real Project Manager’s Guide to RAID

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Ever wondered what RAID is all about in project management? You'll hear project managers talking about their RAID logs as part of how to manage a project , or updating the RAID, but what does it all mean? I've been working with RAID logs for over 20 years, so I have plenty of practical tips to share! My RAID log is THE most useful tool I use to keep my projects on track, and it will do the same for you.

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How Effective Project Management Can Enhance Your SEO Strategy

The IIL Blog

By Amit Raj May 29, 2024 Introduction In today’s digital landscape, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the backbone of a successfully thriving online business. Whether you want to enhance the visibility of your business in the digital world, or generate high quality leads, a well-crafted SEO strategy is essential. It builds trust, credibility, and drives traffic to your website.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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What Is Power BI? Uses, Features and Pricing

ProjectManager.com

Businesses are data-driven. By collecting and analyzing data they can make more insightful decisions about their business, whether they work in manufacturing, construction, professional services, IT or any industry. Power BI is a tool that delivers that information. What is Power BI? We’ll explain that first and go into the various features this technology-driven business intelligence tool has and what they can be used for.

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The Move to Product Thinking is Gaining Momentum

Scrum.org

At Scrum.org, we have a website that draws in millions of visitors, all thanks to our small but efficient team and robust cloud infrastructure. This setup allows our team to make instant changes to the website, introduce new products, or publish a blog with the potential to reach thousands of people. The power of LLMs and Generative AI amplifies this reach, offering innovative ways to access information, generate content, and structure it according to the customer's needs.

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7 Easy Steps I Use To Close A Project Effectively (Steal my checklist!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We tend to spend lots of time talking about project set up, having a fully-thought through business case, or all the stuff you have to do while the project work is being done. But there’s another area that is arguably as important, if not more so than those: how to close a project. I've closed out lots of projects in my 20+ years career as a project manager.

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Integrating Dual Materiality in Project-Intensive Organizations to Meet ISSB Disclosure Requirements

Green Project Management

GPM is active as part of the IFRS Consultant Content Program and constantly monitors changes in reporting requirements to ensure what we are sharing is both correct and up to date. Today, I want to talk about something that is very important as organizations start working on 2024 disclosures. The ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) […] The post Integrating Dual Materiality in Project-Intensive Organizations to Meet ISSB Disclosure Requirements appeared first on Insights int

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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10 Best Buildertrend Alternatives of 2024 (Free + Paid)

ProjectManager.com

Buildertrend is construction project management software used by residential builders, from custom builders to specialty contractors and remodelers. This cloud-based solution helps to manage projects, reduce errors and increase customer satisfaction. However, there are many Buildertrend alternatives that offer construction project managers and their teams better tools to manage their work.

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Facilitating Diversity and Inclusion in Scrum Teams

Scrum.org

As a Scrum Master, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity and inclusion within Scrum Teams. Scrum is inherently collaborative and adaptive, making it the perfect environment for fostering diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. But how do we, as Scrum Masters, ensure that our facilitation actively promotes these values?

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How to Use An Action Log (& Free Template)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

My To Do list is massive. So I have developed an action log to control my tasks, and those of the project team. You can do the same, and honestly, it’s a game changer. The action register template I use is so simple (and you can grab it below from my project management resource library, which is full of editable templates). Let’s learn about how to make the most of this amazing – and oh so simple – project management tool.

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Release | Pay Rates

LiquidPlanner

Latest Release | May 29, 2024 We are excited to announce the launch of Pay Rates. This feature is designed to help teams use a person’s estimated and tracked hours to forecast and monitor labor costs associated with project work. This release includes new API endpoints to support Billing and Pay Rates. As we introduce Pay Rates to the product, we are making the following changes: The existing Rate Sheet has been renamed to Billing Rate Sheet.

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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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10 Best Buildertrend Alternatives of 2024 (Free + Paid)

ProjectManager.com

Buildertrend is construction project management software used by residential builders, from custom builders to specialty contractors and remodelers. This cloud-based solution helps to manage projects, reduce errors and increase customer satisfaction. However, there are many Buildertrend alternatives that offer construction project managers and their teams better tools to manage their work.

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Unlock the Hidden Patterns in Your Data with Tree Mapping

Scrum.org

In the dynamic world of product management, effectively visualizing complex data can significantly enhance decision-making and strategic planning. Tree mapping, a robust visualization technique, offers a compelling solution for managing and understanding the multi-faceted data of a product backlog. This blog explores how Tree Mapping transforms product backlog visualization by focusing on key metrics like remaining effort and value, thereby optimizing project outcomes.

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How to Plan to Quit Your Job

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Have you ever thought about how to prepare to leave your job professionally (and gracefully)? What should you do before quitting your job? Having been in your shoes -- not wanting to hand in my resignation until I'm fully prepared to go -- I've got all the answers for you! In my case, no one walked me off the premises, but I was prepared to leave that exact day just in case I was put on gardening leave.

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Release | Pay Rate

LiquidPlanner

Latest Release | May 29, 2024 We are excited to announce the launch of Pay Rates. This feature is designed to help teams use a person’s estimated and tracked hours to forecast and monitor labor costs associated with project work. This release includes new API endpoints to support Billing and Pay Rates. As we introduce Pay Rates to the product, we are making the following changes: The existing Rate Sheet has been renamed to Billing Rate Sheet.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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L’Intelligence Artificielle : Outil, Ami ou Ennemi ?

The IIL Blog

Résumé Alors que l’IA s’intègre de plus en plus dans divers aspects de la société, une question se pose : l’IA est-elle un outil, un ami ou un ennemi ? Ou s’agit-il d’un mélange des trois, en fonction de la situation et de l’application ? Ce livre blanc explore les multiples facettes de l’IA, en examinant son potentiel en tant qu’outil de progrès, ami renforçant les capacités humaines, et adversaire potentiel si elle n’est pas gérée avec soin

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Karriere als Scrum Master: Eine Alternative zum Agile Coach

Scrum.org

Was ich dir heute über die Karriere von Scrum Mastern erzähle, widerspricht der gängigen Meinung. Wann immer mir jemand sagt, dass er als Scrum Master Karriere machen möchte, hat er oft eine Annahme. Seine erste Annahme ist, dass er dazu eine Stelle als Agile Coach annehmen muss. Dabei denkt er an den typischen Karrierepfad für Scrum Master: Erst Entwickler, dann Scrum Master, irgendwann agiler Coach.

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Ganttic Update: Multi-Select Data Fields

Ganttic

This past month we released a long-awaited update to our custom data fields : Multi-select. Allowing more than one value to be selected from a user-defined list. This data field is ideal for managing employee skill sets, narrowing down large resource pools, and more. Discover some tips and use cases for the multi-select data field type in Ganttic. Using the Multi-Select Data Field The multi-select data field is available for resources , tasks , and projects.

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Project Cost Estimation: A Guide to Quoting Profitable Projects

Scoro

Ever wonder why some of your projects easily meet your target profit margins while others don’t even come close? You might be struggling with accurate cost estimates. They’re the foundation for setting realistic budgets, avoiding costly overruns, and ensuring your projects stay on track financially. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about project cost estimation—from what it is and different types of estimates to step-by-step instructions and expert tips for

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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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La culture du projet d’avenir : Un leadership inspirant

The IIL Blog

Par Harold Kerzner, PhD. et Al Zeitoun, PhD. Résumé Dans ce livre blanc, nous aborderons quelques éléments pour entamer le dialogue sur ce que pourrait signifier un “leadership inspirant” et pourquoi il est essentiel de conduire et de motiver les générations futures, y compris les plus jeunes personnes d’aujourd’hui, la génération Alpha.

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Why Kanban Might Not Be a Good Fit for Your Scrum Team (Yet)

Scrum.org

Kanban and Scrum are two powerful methods/frameworks in the Agile world, each offering distinct benefits for managing work and delivering value. However, integrating Kanban into a Scrum environment is not always straightforward, and it may not be the right move for every team, especially if the team is struggling with fundamental Scrum practices. Before diving into Kanban, ensuring that your Scrum foundation is solid is crucial.

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Achieving Organizational Agility: The Power of Lean and Agile

NimbleWork

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are locked in a relentless pursuit of operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Rapid technological advancements, evolving market dynamics, and heightened customer expectations have disrupted traditional business models, necessitating a shift towards agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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