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How to Fix 5 Project Management Skills Gaps

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Skill #2: Managing risks Risk management is a core skill for a project manager, and one that I would hesitate to ‘outsource’ to a team member. So much of risk management is tied up in being able to see the big picture, and as a project manager you are best placed to do that. Check that you know who needs to approve changes.

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How To Boost Business Growth With Process Improvement

Wrike

There is so much fierce competition, as people will fight tooth and nail to maintain their finances and reputations. For ambitious companies, the solution lies in process improvement, a method of bettering your processes and aligning them with your business growth strategy. So, what’s the answer to getting ahead of the others?

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

It can mean different things within various organizations or circumstances, but there is a way to broadly outline this business process improvement methodology and define its beginnings, its, rise, its use and its implementation. As noted, it’s a methodology used to improve the quality of an output in a process. What Is Six Sigma?

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is from Japan, originating in the factories of the Toyota car company in the 60s as a lean manufacturing tool for workflow and inventory management. 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. What Is Kanban?

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

ProjectManager.com

It’s a system for organizing and financing the design, construction, operations and maintenance services for the build on which you’re working, be it in a structure or facility. To help guide you, look at the project budget, design, risks, schedule and owner’s expertise. Another consideration is construction risk.

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From Wall Street to Main Street: Exploring the Tech Behind Trading News

Productivity Land

Wall Street’s Impact on Trading News Algorithmic trading, a paramount facet of contemporary finance, relies heavily on predefined strategies to automatically execute trades. In its quest to fathom market trends, it leans on trading news as a critical resource, enabling the analysis, prognostication, and response to market fluctuations.

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Free project management certifications

Moira Alexander

Six Sigma: Define and Measure - an introduction to the Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC cycle for process improvement with a focus on the define and measure phases. Project Management Life Cycle - a course on how to apply project management tools, processes, and techniques for the successful execution of a project from initiation to closing.