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The Four Actions Framework – For Strategic Project Managers

The Strategic Project Manager

This post reviews the Four Actions Framework, first providing a simple definition and describing what makes it different and appealing. Then it looks at how the framework can be applied in devising strategy, and managing project, programs, and portfolios. What Is the Four Actions Framework? Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.

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The Perfect Storm for The Project Economy

Leading Answers

Driven by three macroeconomic trends, the need for projects and project managers was increasing. These three trends are: 1) Accelerating rates of technology adoption. All the major auto manufacturers reported far fewer sales in Q1 and Q2 due to factory shutdowns and a lack of customers. It could already be happening.

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Leadership is critical.

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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Business Success

Wrike

Companies that fail to embrace digital transformation risk being left behind by their competitors. Understanding Digital Transformation Digital transformation can be defined as the integration of digital technologies into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers.

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Where Did All the Project Managers Go?

Leading Answers

Seven years on, the trend continues, and project managers are also on the menu. The next generation of project managers face new challenges but also new opportunities as organizations undergo a major transformation. As a project manager you may say “Great, just think of all those IT projects that will need project managers!”

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Navigating the AEC Industry: Key Trends and Challenges

Wrike

They use their creativity and technical knowledge to create innovative and visually appealing designs that meet the needs of the clients and the community. Other professionals involved in the AEC industry include project managers, interior designers, landscape architects, and urban planners, among others.

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Agency client retention guide (with 8 strategies and expert tips)

Resource Guru

In such cases, it suggests that a significant portion of your client base is at risk, affecting your client retention rate significantly. Predictable workloads also decrease the risk of resource underutilization, as you’re not caught off guard by sudden drops in client numbers.