ActiveCollab

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

On a scale of 1-10, HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT MANAGING TIME? Are you a teeny tiny, _chaotic _2, or are you a _self-proclaimed efficiency buff_, sitting on a throne way up in the proud 9s? Whether we realize it or not, most of us already use some type of time management system to structure our working day. Take your online calendar as an example. At some point, you would have used it to set tasks and schedule meetings.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A job isn’t just technical or physical effort; it’s also emotional labor…and many workers feel worn out. Half of global workers (roughly 1.8 billion people) struggle with burnout. Women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and remote workers are even more likely to board the burnout express train repeatedly. Feeling depleted after a long work marathon is normal, but continuously pushing yourself (or others) to perform at their limits is unsustainable.

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Online PM Courses

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Every project manager I have met spends a lot of their time in meetings. So, how can you Lead an excellent project meeting? The post Fabulous Meetings: How Can You Lead an Excellent Project Meeting? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

I always kick off my workshops with a question that sparks lively debate: Whats the difference between leading and managing? Then, I take it a step further: Is a Scrum Master a leader or a manager? These questions often lead to intriguing discussions, as many people struggle to clearly define the difference and blur the lines between the two. In this blog, Ill break down these concepts and clarify the distinction once and for all.

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Musings on Project Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How many ways are there to say "Cost"?Certainly, more than one!When "they" ask: 'How do YOU manage cost?", your answer is: 'It's complicated' because there are so many varieties of 'cost'.

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Lodgify

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

If you’re planning to invest in a short-term rental property for 2025 , you’ll also want to invest in the right rental insurance. In most cases, typical homeowner insurance will not cover the vast majority of issues that arise in short-term rentals. Since short-term rentals can be unoccupied for long periods of time and guests could cause property damage, insurance companies consider them to be very high risk.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Burnout at work is more than just feeling tired. Its a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged workplace stress. According to a Gallup study , nearly 76% of employees experience burnout at some point in their careers, with 28% feeling burned out “very often” or “always.” Source: Gallup The consequences of burnout extend far beyond workplace disengagement.

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International Institute for Learning

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Dear Project Contractor: Its Time to Talk About Business, New Threats, and Solutions By Oliver F. Lehmann Abstract Project Business is high-risk business for all parties involved. In contrast to internal projects that are generally performed to support a business, here, the projects are the business, and the monetary benefits they create do not follow the project, they begin with or after the project and end when the project is over.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Just because a project is pitched doesnt mean its the right project. Organizations have to explore the proposal and determine if its a good fit for them in terms of risk, reward, resources and so on. Thats why theres a feasibility report. What is a feasibility report? Well answer that, show what should be included and even add a feasibility report example to show what it would look like in a real-world scenario.

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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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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Timesheets love em or hate em, they keep businesses running and paychecks flowing. But creating manual timesheets? Well, thats as much fun as watching paint dry. And its not just that it’s boring its inefficient. When humans are involved in logging details about their work hours, you can expect inaccurate data and less time spent on high-impact work.

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Project Accelerator News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

With the UK facing rising employer NICs, against a backdrop of other rising costs, most businesses and organisations are tightening their belts Whether its seemingly small changes (like reviewing janitorial products you purchase) or larger, strategic decisions, like staff layoffs , each of the choices you make now has an impact. Some businesses are postponing IT Projects!

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Alan Parker Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Introduction To The ISO 27001 Document Toolkit Safeguarding sensitive information is crucial for businesses of all sizes. ISO 27001 is the globally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), ensuring organisations systematically protect their data assets. Achieving compliance, however, requires extensive documentation, policies, and procedures.

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Green Project Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

I grew up in the 80s. Back then, at least for an American kid, one of the coolest things you could own was a Hard Rock Caf Save the Planet T-shirtexcept maybe a Members Only jacket and Jordache jeans. (Side note: The Hard Rock Caf Chicago is closing in March. It was one of the […] The post Regenerative Sustainability: What If Sustainability Is Something We Can Only Achieve Once We Fix What Weve Broken?

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Any money spent on your hiring process is an investment rather than a cost. But with so many tools promising to make better hires, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. TestGorilla is a popular pre-employment testing platform that simplifies the recruitment process through skills assessments. It has generally favorable reviews, but many users complain about their pricing plans.

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International Institute for Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

CAPM: The Essential Certification for Anyone Who Manages Projects By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D Abstract So, you’re dreaming of conquering the world of project management? Taming timelines, wrestling with resources, and generally being the boss of budgets? The project management field is booming, and skilled professionals are in high demand. The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification can be your launchpad to a successful and rewarding project management career.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Juggling multiple clients is a tightrope walk for IT consultantsand the stakes are higher than ever. Research reveals the scale of the challenge: According to the Standish Groups CHAOS Report , 66% of IT projects end in partial or complete failure , often due to misaligned priorities, poor resource allocation, or communication gaps. Meanwhile, McKinsey & Company found that 45% of large IT projects exceed their initial budgets , with scope creep and fragmented workflows cited as key culprits.

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Lodgify

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

What’s the latest from the vacation rental industry? Here’s a hint: New Orleans was in the spotlight this monthand not just because of the Super Bowl. In other news, Airbnb reported strong Q4 earnings and there’s movement on the regulation front in Dallas, Vermont, Montreal, Edinburgh, andshould we go on? Better yet, read on to get the full lowdown.

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Management Yogi

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a key element for doing project and program management. Indeed, in program management too, you'll have WBS. Earned Value (EV) and its associated measurement techniques and metrics are advanced areas to know in project (also in program and portfolio) management. Many dont know how intricately WBS and EV work together and hence, this post.

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Workzone

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Imagine this: Youve just stepped into the role of marketing lead at a university, fresh out of school or early in your career. Your predecessora 70-year-old veteranhas just retired, taking with them decades of institutional knowledge, processes, and strategies. Now, youre faced with a daunting challenge: managing campaigns, branding, student engagement, and digital contentall while trying to figure out how everything worked before you arrived.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How can you focus on continuous improvement if you think everything is already perfect? Scrum Masters who become too emotionally attached to their teams can lose the ability to assess improvement opportunities objectively. While support and encouragement are clearly important, a willingness to grow depends on a willingness to recognize opportunities for improvement.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Non-profits play a crucial role in our society, driving change and making an impact through charitable work and community initiatives. However, managing grants and donations effectively can be complex and overwhelming. Organizations must navigate compliance requirements, track multiple funding sources, and maintain financial transparencyall while staying focused on their mission.

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Hub Planner

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A new Timesheet setting gives you more control over how time is logged. Now, you can prevent users from submitting more hours than their assigned capacity. If a user tries to report overtime, theyll receive a warning, and the excess hours will automatically revert to their capacity limit. How It Works Previously, users could manually adjust their reported time beyond their scheduled hourseven exceeding their daily capacity.

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Workzone

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, credit unions face mounting challenges that demand structured, efficient project management. From regulatory compliance projects to marketing campaigns across multiple locations, managing numerous moving parts can quickly become overwhelming without the right systems in place. Unlike large banks, credit unions often operate with smaller teams and limited budgetsyet they are still expected to meet the same compliance standards, launch marketing

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Function Point

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Are you constantly stressed about maintaining control in your creative agency? Youve got all those tasks and projects to monitor, as well as resources, deadlines, and deliverables. Thats why you need to be project-tracking. Effective tracking helps teams maintain clear visibility, all while fostering accountability and efficiency. In this blog, were going to look at what exactly project tracking is, some key elements, common challenges, set-up recommendations, and top features to look for in a p

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Time is money in IT consultingbut managing it effectively remains a critical hurdle. Research underscores the urgency: According to the Project Management Institute (PMI) , 11.4% of IT project budgets are wasted due to poor time and resource management , with missed deadlines and scope creep ranking as top contributors. Worse, a McKinsey & Company study found that IT teams spend only 32% of their time on core project work , with the rest lost to meetings, administrative tasks, and context-sw

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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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Beyond the Chaos

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Ever start a project with high hopes, only to find out midway you needed an approval you didnt even know existed? Its stressful, and it can derail your entire timeline. A study has shown that organizations that undervalue stakeholder engagement are more likely to overshoot budgets, waste precious resources, and strain team morale. But it doesnt have to be this way for your business.

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Scoro

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

To maximize profit margins for your agency or consultancy, you need to know how efficiently you’re using your team’s time. Low utilization rates signal lost opportunities to bring in revenue. By boosting them, you can better support your bottom line and keep your team engaged. Use our top nine tips to monitor and improve utilization rates across your organization: 1.

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Accidental PM

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is often considered the gold standard for project managers worldwide. However, as industries evolve and project management methodologies diversify, professionals are seeking alternative certifications that cater to specific needs. Whether you work in Agile environments, IT service management, Lean Six Sigma, or large-scale enterprises, there’s a certification that aligns with your career goals.

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