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Demand Management: Process, Importance and Tools

ProjectManager.com

The relationship between supply and demand is Economics 101. Whether a business is manufacturing or managing a warehouse, understanding demand management goes a long way to ensure that stock levels are always balanced with customer needs. This requires first an understanding of demand management and how it benefits business. Next, we’ll outline the demand management process to learn how to implement this planning methodology and how software can facilitate that process.

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DevOps and Agile are two sides of the same Coin!

Scrum.org

From my early days as a developer, encountering the challenges that paved the way for DevOps at Merrill Lynch, to the eventual understanding and implementation of DevOps philosophies, my journey has been both enlightening and transformative. This evolution wasn't just about adopting new tools or practices; it was about a fundamental shift in how we approach software development and operations.

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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is all the rage in project management. In fact, kanban has grown so much in popularity, there are now countless project management tools to help people plan and prioritize tasks on kanban boards, which are visual panels with virtual cards that can be moved around by the user to arrange orders of tasks or to-do items. If you’re not familiar with this methodology, there’s a high chance you’re asking yourself “what is kanban” or “what does kanban mean?

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Organising Around Value Stream Increases Business Agility

The IIL Blog

By Nagaraja Gundappa First things first – let’s define business agility: Business agility, alternatively called enterprise agility and organizational agility, is the ability of an organization to rapidly adapt to market and environmental changes in productive and cost-effective ways according to PMI’s Disciplined Agile. So, business agility is not just many projects across the business adopting agile software development.

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Toward a Unified Project Management Understanding

The objective of this research is to dispel misunderstandings about crucial project management terms and their definitions. It aims to accurately place these terms and facilitate a comprehensive global understanding of their meanings.

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Leadership-Risk linkage

Musings on Project Management

When applying the principle of "calculated risk", leaders should pick subordinates with the intellectual subtlety to evalutate strategic and operational problems in their full context. They should be given the latitude to judge just how much risk is appropriate given the value of the objective and the balance of resources. Paraphrased from the writings of historian Craig L.

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Warehouse Optimization: Importance, Benefits & Tips

ProjectManager.com

Warehouses store goods for businesses. They’re also a place of work where orders are received, picked, packed and shipped to customers. Warehouse optimization is a process by which businesses try to make those activities as efficient as possible. To do so, there are several warehouse optimization techniques that we’ll list and define below. We’ll also explain how warehouse optimization fits into warehouse management, why it’s important and the benefits of optimizing warehouse process

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La fin de l’agile, vraiment ?

Scrum.org

Katie Moum - unsplash Passé ce titre, pourtant moins racoleur que certains qui s’efforcent d’affirmer que l’agilité n’est plus, analysons le pourquoi d’un tel débat. S’il devait y en avoir un. Avant de démarrer, soyons clair que cet article ne reflète que ma pensée et n’est là que pour tenter de vous donner plus d’éléments de réflexion sur le sujet.

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My successful PfMP Journey: Set the goal and pursue it till the end!

The IIL Blog

By Jennifer Lapin My PfMP journey was not typical. I believe that all my effort and time invested alongside my unique journey of exam preparation were worthwhile and paid off in greater satisfaction and better result achieved at the end. People ask me if it is necessary to take a preparatory course. It is not strictly necessary but based on my experience I strongly recommend taking one to significantly increase your success chances.

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Hybrid Project Management: Part 1, What is Hybrid?

Velociteach

Hybrid project management just had its breakout moment! The Project Management Institute’s Pulse of the Profession® 2024 reported that hybrid (32%) is now the second most commonly used approach. Predictive (44%) still holds a commanding lead. And, agile (26%) use fell by 2 percentage points. Before we get too excited, the State of Agile […] The post Hybrid Project Management: Part 1, What is Hybrid?

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Avoiding Road Rage: Ensuring a Smooth Project Ride

PM Times

One recent unseasonably warm Saturday afternoon, I was running errands alongside two-thirds of the American populace. Having finished the current errand, I reached for the seat belt, confirmed I heard the familiar “click”, and was off to complete my final run for the day. Truthfully, I was tired and moderately cranky, due to the fact […] The post Avoiding Road Rage: Ensuring a Smooth Project Ride appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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How to Improve the Warehouse Operations of Your Organization

ProjectManager.com

The better a business’ warehouse operations, the more successful the business is. Warehouse management ensures that stock matches customer demand. Warehouse operations take into account the supply chain and work towards being cost-effective and efficient. To understand effective warehouse operations, you must first be clear on the warehouse operations process and how it plays into the larger warehouse operations management.

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Evidence-Based Management Guide, 2024 - What’s New?

Scrum.org

by: Patricia Kong and Kurt Bittner Since the last version of the Evidence-Based Management (EBM) Guide was published in 2020 and while writing our book about EBM, we had many conversations about how we could help people to better understand and apply EBM to their work and even to their personal lives. We used these insights to write the book , and also realized that we needed to update the EBM Guide based on what we’ve learned.

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Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools: 5 Strategies for Effective Implementation (Part 2)

MPUG

But Wait! There’s More! In Part 1 of Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools , we explained AI and its uses for predictive analysis in Project Management. But there are more than just those 8 uses for AI from our last article. In part 2, we will go a little deeper into AI with 3 more ways that AI is revolutionizing project management. Then we will explore 5 ways to ensure seamless integration for your organization. 1.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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Turning Communication Barriers into Opportunities by Mastering Conflict Management

Project Pulse Journal

By: Meredith G. Malinawan, PMP Are you finding it difficult to maintain peace and productivity in your workplace due to frequent disagreements and unresolved tensions? Imagine if workplace conflicts were resolved and used as stepping stones for innovation and team building. Effective conflict management can resolve and transform these disputes into personal and organizational growth opportunities.

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Four Core Questions That Every Project Plan Should Answer

TeamGantt

A project plan is your best strategic tool for keeping projects on time and budget. See how to create a plan people want to read by answering 4 key questions.

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What Makes the Daily Scrum Effective?

Scrum.org

These brief and targeted events are designed to keep the team focused on their goal, ensure transparency on the plans for the day, and quickly highlight any blockers, impediments or challenges. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Daily Scrum events are a powerful way to align team efforts and foster collaboration.

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The INs-N-OUTs of Quality

MPUG

Introduction One of the principles of quality is that it’s customer oriented. The customer judges a product’s quality by its ability to satisfy his or her problems and needs and by meeting his or her expectations. What this means is that the customer ultimately decides if quality is acceptable. When you hear the word quality, what comes to your mind?

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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Introduction to Program Management - How to Manage Related Projects

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you feeling overwhelmed by managing multiple projects that seem misaligned and inefficient? Does achieving strategic synergy across various initiatives seem like an uphill battle? Imagine a scenario where all your projects run smoothly and consistently support and enhance your organization’s strategic objectives.

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Transforming Project Management – The Collaboration of AI and Agile

PM Times

Executive Summary The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) poses new challenges and opportunities for the world. As we know, AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning and decision making. AI encompasses a range of technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, […] The post Transforming Project Management – The Collaboration of AI and Agile appeared first on

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ProjectManager’s Official Acumatica Integration Enhances Project Planning & Financial Forecasting

ProjectManager.com

[Austin, TX, May 2, 2024] – ProjectManager, a leading provider of innovative project management software solutions, is pleased to be recognized as an official Acumatica Application, meeting the cloud ERP vendor’s rigorous standards for integration and functionality. This distinction assures both existing Acumatica customers and potential clients that ProjectManager’s application is well-equipped to address their requirements.

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5 Irrtümer über Produkt-Inkremente, die du kennen solltest, damit dein Scrum-Team den Kundenfokus nie verliert

Scrum.org

Über kaum etwas wird so wenig gesprochen wie über das Inkrement. Es dreht sich alles um Sprint-Retrospektiven, Daily Scrums und Sprint-Ziele. Doch bei Scrum geht es letztendlich um das Inkrement. Und obwohl selten darüber gesprochen wird, kursieren viele Irrtümer. Heute möchte ich diese klären, damit du bei deiner Arbeit den Blick für das Wesentliche nicht verlierst: den Kundenfokus.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Rules to Live By: Improve Your Email Communications

TeamGantt

Email isn’t going away anytime soon. Here are 10 simple rules you can follow to deliver clearer messages and make email a more productive tool.

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Problem-solving for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager facing the relentless pressures of deadlines, unforeseen issues, and changing project scopes? Imagine possessing skills that transform every challenge into an opportunity, enabling you to manage and lead projects efficiently. A problem-solving strategy is your most powerful tool, and it will help define how a project manager supports and leads the way in removing roadblocks.

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Top Ten Reasons To Go For ManagementYogi’s CHAMP Certification

Management Yogi

Professionals around the world have taken the Certified Hybrid-Agile Master Professional (CHAMP) course offered by ManagementYogi and some of them are already CHAMP certified. You can read some of the CHAMP Success Stories.But as an aspiring professional wants to know about CHAMP, they are uncertain due to Other “well-recognized” bodies also provide Hybrid-Agile certification.

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How to Master Project Management with MindGenius

MindGenius

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective project management is the cornerstone of success. Whether it’s launching a new product, implementing a marketing campaign, or executing a complex IT project, the ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks efficiently can mean the difference between success and failure. MindGenius emerges as a powerful ally for project managers […] The post How to Master Project Management with MindGenius first appeared on MindGenius.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr