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How to manage cross-functional teams in complex projects?

Proofhub

Cross-functional teams enable organizations to combine unique skills and expertise from various departments. When they work on projects, they leverage different perspectives and skills to address complex challenges with a comprehensive and holistic strategy. Yet, managing these projects can be challenging. When you build a successful cross-functional team, you need the right coordination between individuals, various tasks, priorities, as well as workmethods.

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Project Management AI Tools 2025: What Features Actually Matter?

Celoxis

Project Management AI Tools are everywhere but few solve real-world pain points. Discover the 7 features top PMOs prioritize to stay ahead in 2025.

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Staying Ahead: How PMOs Can Navigate the Ever-Changing Tech Landscape

Hot PMO

If you lead a PMO or oversee a project portfolio, your job isn’t just governing and delivering projects. It is about anticipating change, steering, and enabling your organisation. Technology is an enabler. But it is also a pain-point. Technology evolves faster than ever. Blink, and you might just miss a shift that reshapes your entire project ecosystem.

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How to Use Data to Make Smarter Project Decisions

Accidental PM

Managing projects by intuition and “gut feelings” alone is risky. Project managers are expected to deliver faster, leaner, and with greater accountability than ever before. Meanwhile, project management tools, time trackers, collaboration platforms, and communication and risk logs constantly generate a wealth of data. The real challenge lies not in accessing this data but in using it to make intelligent decisions.

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.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 Make a Project Baseline & Why It Matters

ProjectManager.com

Creating a project baseline is critical in effective project management, as it sets the original plan against which progress and performance are measured. It includes key components like scope, schedule and cost, forming a fixed reference point that guides decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Well begin by defining a baseline in project management, its components and how to create one.

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“It’s the end. But the moment has been prepared for.” – retirement lessons from the Doctor

Kiron Bondale

Born in the U.K. in the late 60s, I became a lifelong Doctor Who fan during my early years there. For many, David Tennants Tenth Doctor is a favorite, but for those of us who grew up watching in the 70s and 80s, Tom Bakers Fourth Doctor was the one who captured our imaginations. When his Doctor regenerated in Logopolis, it was a heart-wrenching moment.

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Clearing the Gridlock: Building a Responsive Pipeline for Product Development in Uncertain Times

Planview

Remember when road trips meant unfolding paper maps and arguing over missed turns? Today’s navigation apps have transformed that experience, providing real-time guidance that adapts to traffic, construction, and changing destinations. Product portfolio management is undergoing a similar transformation. While technology has made business more complex, the right integrated solution can simplify your product development journey.

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Top Project Management Conferences for 2025, 2026 & 2027

ProjectManager.com

The project management industry, and our concept of what a project constitutes, is always changing. Nowadays, even non-PMP-certified workers are taking on work that closely resembles traditional projects, and the desire to manage them better is growing every year. One way to keep up with the latest project management trends is to attend a project management conference.

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Undone Work is a Monkey on the Scrum Team's Back

Scrum.org

In Scrum, Done means done. Not halfway done, not almost there, and certainly not well get to it next Sprint. Yet, many teams find themselves with a growing burden of unfinished work. Over time, that burden starts to feel like a monkey on the teams backheavy, distracting, and hard to shake off. The Cost of Carrying Over Some teams fall into the habit of pulling work into the Sprint even when they know they probably wont finish it by the end of the Sprint.

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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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AI Frontiers Conference 2025 – My Personal Reflection

The IIL Blog

By Markus Kopko May 21, 2025 Ill admit it: These days, I approach AI conferences with a healthy dose of skepticism. Too often, were promised revolutions and left with recycled buzzwords and yet another pitch deck. But the AI Frontiers Conference by IIL genuinely stood out not just in content, but in the conversations it sparked and the realities it acknowledged.

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Airbnb Essentials: 125 Ideas for a Great Guest Experience

Lodgify

As a host, providing the right Airbnb essentials for your vacation rental can make a huge difference when it comes to attracting new guests. The best Airbnb ideas include targeting customer needs and offering a few luxury items that enhance the guest experience. Being an Airbnb host isnt just about providing a place to sleepyou have to consider the full experience.

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What Is an Invitation to Tender in Project Management?

ProjectManager.com

Projects that employ contractors or work with suppliers and service providers need to manage their procurement process. This is usually started by an invitation to tender that the organization initiating the project will send out. Why do they send an invitation to tender, what is it and who uses it? We will answer those questions below. Well also outline what goes into a thorough invitation to tender and then illustrate the process with an example to make it clear.

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Agile Estimation Isn’t Broken. But the Thinking Might Be.

Scrum.org

Agile estimation often feels broken. But maybe its not the technique. Its the mindset behind it. Ever been told, You have to use story points? Or Thats just how Agile works? What if the real problem isnt the tool, but the thinking behind it? Thats how Agile works Not long ago, a team told us their agile coach insisted: Everything must be estimated in T-shirt sizes.

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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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Leadership Under Pressure

The IIL Blog

Focus on Actions that are Aligned with Impact By Gabor Stramb May 21, 2023 I read a LinkedIn post last week that went like this: “I dont care how any certifications you have, or how perfect your project plan looks. What I want to know is: Can you lead under pressure? Can you get a team aligned when everythings falling apart? Can you earn trust, solve real problems, and deliver when it matters most?

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Manage Risks, But Don’t Eliminate Them

Planview

Note: This is an updated post (original publish date was Aug. 29, 2018). Wait, what? When is it bad to eliminate risks? Between tariffs that threaten to eliminate your margins, regional conflicts that disrupt supply chains, and with the next economic downturn just around the corner, who in their right mind would want to embrace risk? Many companies we speak with are keen to score their portfolio of initiatives across a number of dimensions, like: Strategic fit Market value Development cost Techn

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Plantilla de Matriz RACI para Excel (Descarga Gratis)

ProjectManager.com

La organizacin del equipo es clave en cualquier proyecto grande. Cuando cada persona conoce exactamente cul es su rol dentro del proyecto, las probabilidades de xito se disparan. La matriz RACI (tambin llamada diagrama RACI o tabla RACI) fue creada para asegurar que todos los interesados estn alineados y trabajen en conjunto. Con nuestra plantilla gratuita de matriz RACI, puedes organizar tu equipo y mejorar la colaboracin.

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Maximize Value with The Learning Loop

Scrum.org

This is an excerpt from our (Ryan Brook and yours truly) new book, The Anatomy of a Product, lovingly called TAP. We're excited about it and confident it will help many product teams put their product in context and deliver higher value. Forewords written by Radhika Dutt (author of Radical Product Thinking) and Arie van Bennekum (co-author of the Agile Manifesto).

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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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Transformative Workload Management Strategies For Team Efficiency and Project Success

Epicflow Blog

The way you manage team workloads can make or break your project success, especially when juggling multiple projects at the same time. Its the key to seamless workflows, fewer bottlenecks, and high team performance. But in a multi-project environment, keeping workloads balanced is easier said than done. What are the effective workload management strategies you need to implement to ensure balanced workloads and high productivity?

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Killing Zombie Projects: A Sustainability Imperative

Green Project Management

Theyre the projects no one wants to talk about. They drag on quietly in the backgroundover budget, out of step with strategy, and somehow still alive in the system. No ones championing them anymore, but no ones pulled the plug either. They take up time, resources, and headspace, yet deliver little in return. These are […] The post Killing Zombie Projects: A Sustainability Imperative appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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The Key to Assigning Tasks Without Overloading Your Team

Beyond the Chaos

Clear task assignments can make or break a small businesss workflow. When roles are unclear, deadlines slip, and confusion sets infast. Small business owners already wear many hats. Without a reliable way to assign tasks, things get lost in the shuffle, and team members feel overwhelmed or uncertain about whats expected. The good news? A few changes in how you structure your workflows and assign responsibilities can turn things around.

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Scrum as a Catalyst for Product Evolution

Scrum.org

Scrum as a Catalyst for Product Evolution Moving Beyond Delivery to Innovation and Learning By Dr. Charles Suscheck You can get more out of Scrum. Over the years, Ive noticed a common pattern: many teams follow Scrum by the book, yet the products they deliver lack innovation. Scrum is often seen as a way to push out more work, faster, and on a predictable cadenceand it can do that.

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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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The Role of Alignment

Pawel Brodzinski

In the first part of this series, I focused on why autonomy in a workplace is a critical ingredient if we want to stay relevant. Not only is it a response to the nature of everyday work, with the increasing significance of remote work and the rise of AI, but it is also an emergent outcome of the large-scale evolution of the economy. However, if there is a universal warning that should be attached to the advice suggesting decentralizing control, it should be the following.

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The State of Project Management in 2025: Key Trends and Innovations

Project Cubicle

The Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously said, Change is the only constant in life. These words hold true in both our personal and professional lives, where change is continuous and inevitable. Like many industries, project management is evolving, driven by technological advancements and shifting customer expectations. As new tools and methodologies emerge, organizations, project managers, and clients must adapt to stay competitive, enhance productivity, and seize new opportunities.

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How to Build a Strong Social Media Presence for Your Brand

Binfire

Social media has become an imperative part of contemporary-day existence and corporations around the arena are taking advantage of this effective platform to construct sturdy relationships with their clients. Having a sturdy social media presence may be highly beneficial in your brand, as it allows you to acquire new customers, promote unique gives, percentage valuable content, and interact right now in conjunction with your fans.

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Agile’s Quarter-Century Crisis

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Agile Failure at Corporate Level The data couldnt be more supportive: Despite 25 years of the Agile Manifesto, countless books, conferences, and armies of consultants, were collectively struggling to make Agile work. My recent survey, although not targeting Agile failure, still reveals systemic dysfunctions that persist across organizations attempting to implement Agile practices: Impediment #1 : Leadership disconnect (33 % of respondents cite management issues).

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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A Dive into Meeting Statistics, Culture, Productivity, and Costs

Alan Parker Blog

Introduction The dynamics of workplace meetings have undergone considerable change, especially in the context of remote work and ever-evolving office norms. Recent reports from Owl Labs, Atlassian, and Doodle offer a comprehensive look into the current state of meetings. This article aims to synthesise these meeting statistics into actionable conclusions for employers and employees.

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The Financial Fog: 8 Signs Your Agency’s Going Broke

Scoro

If youve ever spent time in a city like San Francisco or Milan, you know that fog usually creeps in overnightunnoticed until you wake up in the thick of it. Financial fog at an agency can feel the same way. Seemingly out of nowhere, cash gets tight, a retainer client drops, and now, youre not sure you can cover payroll. And although this financial trouble feels sudden, there are almost always clues leading up to it.

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Website Maintenance Services at UPQODE: Keeping Your Site Secure, Fast, and SEO-Ready

UPQODE

Website Maintenance at UPQODE: Reliable Support for Ongoing Success A website is never truly finished. As your business evolves and digital trends shift, your site needs to stay updated, secure, and optimized. This article introduces the full scope of UPQODE’s website maintenance services. From routine updates and security monitoring to SEO enhancements and analytics tracking, we take care of the details so you can focus on running your business.