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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance.

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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

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For example, commercial construction can be classified into three subcategories of retail, office, multifamily and industrial construction. To further illustrate what industrial construction is, we’ll offer five examples and some of the challenges inherent in the construction sector. The permitting process is also different.

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What Is Job Costing? When to Use a Costing Sheet (Example Included)

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We’ll go over all, plus explain when to use job costing and provide an example of job costing to make sure the definition is clear. It tracks all costs and revenue associated with a particular project and is commonly used in construction projects, but it can also be found in manufacturing, engineering, retail, logistics, healthcare and more.

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What Is a Vision Statement? 15 Vision Statement Examples to Inspire You

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The best way to learn what a vision statement is to look at real life examples. We’ve gathered 15 vision statement examples from the best companies in the world to help you write your own business vision statement. For example, a motivational vision statement will both motivate existing employees and also drive talent to the company.

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Evidence-Based Leadership: Navigating the Future with Facts

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Empowering Employees: Evidence-based leadership demystifies decision-making, making it a shared and transparent process. Real-Life Examples of Evidence-Based Leadership Example 1: The Transformation of Microsoft Under the leadership of Satya Nadella, Microsoft underwent a profound transformation, driven by an evidence-based approach.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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The name kanban means billboard in Japanese, and you can see why, as the process involves placing tasks represented by cards on physical or digital kanban boards. The scrum master is the team expert on the process, and they are instrumental in guiding the team to optimize the use of scrum in the project.

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The Manufacturing Process: Steps & Types

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By that, we mean that the product started as an idea, was created using materials and labor and was transported to the retail location in which it can be purchased. The steps to getting the product to you is the manufacturing process. The manufacturing process is often taken for granted, but not by manufacturers. There are many.