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Propelling Digital Transformation Beyond Vision with Evidence-Based Management

Scrum.org

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. Beyond the obvious technological adoption, it demands a comprehensive rethink of processes and strategies to foster innovation and agility.

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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15 Easy-to-Do Types of Professional Development

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else — it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. Then build up to attending industry seminars. Buy Now Read my review We are pleased to be an affiliate of BrainBOK #ad 6.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

In 1969, in Philadelphia, Jim Snyder, of Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, and Gordon Davis, of the Georgia Institute of Technology, were having dinner and decided there was a need for an organization that offered project managers a forum to share information and discuss their industry. Currently, Mark Langley is the president of PMI.

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3 Continuous Improvement Strategies to Boost Your Project Management Skills

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you overwhelmed by the rapid shifts in industry demands and the swift pace of technological progress? Enhanced Adaptability to Change Continuous improvement helps organizations quickly adapt to new technologies, market demands, and regulatory changes.

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The Growth of Assistant Project Managers

The IIL Blog

Most of the project managers were engineers with advanced degrees in a technical discipline. The two criteria most often considered at that time when selecting someone to be a project manager were a command of technology and writing skills. Most of the projects were measured in weeks or months rather than years.

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16 Creative Reward Ideas To Recognize Your Best Employees

Proofhub

Tanner Learning Group white paper , 79% of people who quit their jobs say they did so due to “lack of appreciation.” Ideas for gift cards to more niche stores include Bath and Body Works, specific restaurants, gaming or tech stores like Best Buy, Home Depot, and more. Source: [link] According to an O.C.