Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Identifying a rockstar Scrum Master involves more than just ticking off certification boxes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Has your project just ticked over into Red status? I know what that feels like! And I know what the scrutiny is like too – suddenly you’ve got a lot of attention on your project and everyone is demanding a path to Green. I’ve been managing projects for over 20 years and many of my projects and programs have had periods of Red… sometimes for a long time!

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Transforming organizations with AI will be a HUGE opportunity for Project Managers working on business projects. I discuss with Matt Simons. The post Transforming Business with AI: The Biggest PM Opportunity in 20 Years? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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PM Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Change often triggers fear of the unknown and a sense of helplessness, expressed as anxiety. Change disturbs the peace. In the realm of project management, change is a given. Projects both create change and are subject to changes that seem to make planning futile. But project management – if done well and if you are […] The post Surfing through Change and Anxiety appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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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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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

In the Nonprofit sector, effective management of grants and fundraising efforts is crucial for sustaining operations and achieving organizational goals. Grants tracking involves meticulously managing and monitoring the various stages of grant applications, from submission to reporting. It ensures that non-profits comply with grant requirements and deadlines while maximizing funding opportunities.

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Henny Portman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Every day, we are confronted with alarming news about climate change, making sustainability more crucial than ever. This is precisely why ‘Sustainability in Project Management’ by Gilbert Silvius, Ron Schipper, Julia Planko, Jasper van den Brink, and Adri Köhler remains a valuable read, even more than a decade after its release. The book’s timeless insights into sustainable project management are just as relevant today as they were when it was first published, offering essential guidance f

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Planio

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

When it comes to improving our productivity, most people focus on finding more time. But in reality, it’s not a lack of time that’s our problem — it’s our lack of energy. While we all have the same 24 hours in a day, how we use those hours is up to us. Unfortunately, most people’s daily allotted energy is often drained by unexpected meetings, negativity, and poor personal relationships, leaving little left for the things that truly matter.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Project Management is a challenging, fulfilling role, that can put you under extreme pressure. So, you need to build your resilience. The post Resilience Unleashed: The Secret to Project Success Under Pressure appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Many Scrum Team members see the Scrum Master as a leader, which can feel like a lot to live up to. As a Scrum Master, it can be hard to admit when you don't know something. But that moment of vulnerability can be an opportunity. Saying, “I don’t know. Let’s figure it out together” can open the door to empower the Scrum team. Here's what I mean. A number of years ago, I was the Scrum Master for a team in the insurance sector.

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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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

You have a desired outcome, but what steps will you take to get there? Goal setting and tracking are important for both personal and professional success. Goals provide direction, purpose and motivation, while tracking helps with accountability and identifying roadblocks. Using goal-setting templates and goal-tracking templates will help deliver projects successfully and likely keep you much more organized along the way.

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WorkOtter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Control During Crisis: How a State Health Department Staffed and Scaled to Meet Unprecedented Demand Problem: State health departments are often at the mercy of community health crises, including infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics, environmental health issues, substance abuse, and emergency preparedness and response. When faced with a major crisis, this state department of health had to rapidly scale its operations while maintaining the highest standards of work to deliver life-saving ou

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Adapted from the video “ AI in Project Management: Avoid These Costly Mistakes! “ hosted by RestlessMinds. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the landscape of project management, professionals in the field must adapt to stay relevant. A recent discussion among industry experts highlighted the importance of balancing AI tools with human expertise, introducing a new framework for understanding this intersection: the 4 C’s.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The Scrum Master has to keep changing styles and stances as and when needed. However, when someone with not enough knowledge or experience picks up this hat, it often leads to Scrum Master Anti Patterns. In this post I am sharing the anti-patterns and its pitfalls that I experienced, there could be more. Anti-pattern: Scrum Master as a technical lead This person has played a role of technical lead for quite long.

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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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

To-do lists are a universal tool for managing work, popular among both managers and employees thanks to their simplicity, the transparency they provide and their effectiveness when it comes to tracking the progress of a project. They can be customized to fit the preferences of each team, from simple checklists that log the completion of tasks, to detailed to-do lists that are used to track various aspects of tasks such as this Google Sheets to-do list template.

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PM Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The success of agile projects increasingly relies on the emotional intelligence (EI) of leaders. Agile methodologies focus on teamwork, flexibility, and ongoing improvement—all of which are significantly influenced by a leader’s emotional awareness and ability to manage interpersonal relationships. This article explores how emotional intelligence is integral to agile leadership and program management, showing how […] The post The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Agile Leadership and Progr

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Scrum is fundamentally a single team-based Agile framework. In fact, per the latest Scrum guide , it’s suitable for a team of ten or fewer people. But in reality, large and complex products or solutions demand larger teams to achieve quicker delivery times and meet the market’s narrow competitive windows. In other words, Scrum at Scale is a necessity, not a desire.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Operational Agility In the dynamic landscape of modern business, agility is a crucial operational capability. To achieve and maintain agility, organizations must focus on three key areas: broad product definitions, cross-functional skill sets, and frequent releases. 1. Broad Product Definitions The foundation of operational agility starts with defining in what part of your organization you want to increase agility.

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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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A project timeline acts as a detailed schedule for your project, and a Google Slides timeline template can help you do just that. Let’s say you’re a commercial construction company working to build a new office building. Stakeholders are asking how long the project will take. This is where a timeline comes into play. Timelines are important for managing projects and businesses as they help managers coordinate the efforts of individuals and functional departments across their organiza

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Green Project Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I have always viewed Unilever as a foundational North Star organization in terms of example setting in sustainability. Recently, they made headlines for revising some of its ambitious environmental commitments. For some, this move signaled retreat in the face of mounting anti-ESG pressures, leading to a chorus of criticism. But I see it differently.

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Scoro

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Don’t use simple to-do lists to manage complex projects. These basic lists leave lots of room for errors, like missed tasks and dependencies. Which lead to project delays, frantic resource shuffling, and frustrated teams and clients. Instead, use a project timeline that provides a clear, visual roadmap of all parts of the project. We’ll cover the ins and outs of different types of timelines.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Here’s the deal… You know there’s a better way. You believe your team and organization can be better, deliver more customer value, and engage the workforce more effectively. Is this a pipe dream? Even if it’s not a pipe dream, is it sustainable, scalable, and repeatable? Is there anything you can do from your position in the enterprise? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is ABSOLUTELY!

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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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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Process analysis is a way for businesses to gain a deeper understanding of the systems and tasks that make up the work they do. It can be a game changer for your organization because it lets you: Identify opportunities for efficiency to reduce costs and speed up delivery Find bottlenecks, duplicated tasks, or processes that are simply unnecessary Optimize any processes that are contributing to poor outcomes Spot areas where you can deploy automation Other guides to business process analysis out

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MindGenius

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Gone are the days of the manual mind maps used for visualizing ideas, structuring tasks, and organizing workflows while managing a project. With MindGenius Online, it offers cutting-edge tools that leverage AI to redefine how projects are planned, executed, and managed. This blog provides information on how MindGenius Online, integrated with AI features, empowers AI […] The post Unlocking AI Mind Mapping for Project Management with MindGenius Online first appeared on MindGenius.

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ActiveCollab

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Hello everyone, Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In July [[link] we discussed the enhancements to the People page and making Subtasks visible on Workload, the Timeline view, and the mobile app. In this recap, we’ll share the improvements we made to Estimates, Reports, and My Work. ACTIVECOLLAB 8.0: MY WORK The task list on the My Work page has been revamped to enable changing task labels and due dates.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In today's fast-paced world, agility has become more than just a buzzword - it's a necessity. But what does it truly mean to "get agile" and "stay agile"? This post delves into these concepts, exploring the essence of agility and the continuous effort required to maintain it. Understanding Agility When we talk about agility, we often think about the ability to change directions quickly.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Musings on Project Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

To minimize your maximum schedule is a good thing. Or, it should be.Here's how to do it:Subordinate all other priorities to the most important tasks. This begs the question: is there an objective measure of importance, and from whom or what does such a measure emanate?If you can measure 'importance' (see above) then do the densest tasks first, as measured by the ratio of importance to time.

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Celoxis

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Top Gantt Chart Software Tools for Project Managers in 2024 · 1. Celoxis · 2. Teamwork.com · 3. Trello · 4. ClickUp · 5. GanttPRO · 6. Zoho Projects.

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ActiveCollab

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Hello everyone, Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In July [[link] we discussed the enhancements to the People page and making Subtasks visible on Workload, the Timeline view, and the mobile app. In this recap, we’ll share the improvements we made to Estimates, Reports, and My Work. ACTIVECOLLAB 8.0: MY WORK The task list on the My Work page has been revamped to enable changing task labels and due dates.

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