ProjectManager.com
JUNE 24, 2025
A tentative schedule is a flexible timeline that outlines expected tasks and durations without committing to exact dates. It’s often used during the early stages of a project when some information is still unknown. In this blog, we’ll define what a tentative schedule is and explore common scenarios where using one makes sense in project management. What Is a Tentative Schedule?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 17, 2025
Have you been asked to “ set up a Project Management Office ” but you aren’t really sure where to start? I know the feeling! I’m going to share with you a step-by-step plan for setting up a PMO. These simple steps are specifically aimed at smaller teams, so if you are a project manager who has been asked to stand up a PMO function, or an operational leader, a program manager, or anyone else who now has responsibility for tracking projects across the function or organization, this is for you.
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Scrum.org
MAY 11, 2025
TL; DR: Ethical AI in Agile Agile teams face ethical challenges. However, there is a path to ethical AI in Agile by establishing four pragmatic guardrails: Data Privacy (information classification), Human Value Preservation (defining AI vs. human roles), Output Validation (verification protocols), and Transparent Attribution (contribution tracking).
Green Project Management
JUNE 20, 2025
Every organization I’ve worked with has had at least one of these terms floating around in their internal documents or team conversations: “resources,” “non-negotiables,” “diversity pipeline,” “resilience,” or “change management.” On the surface, they sound strategic—even empowering. But listen a little closer, and they start to reveal something deeper: the way we talk about people […] The post Language as Leverage: Why Our Termin
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Planio
JANUARY 6, 2025
When life gets busy, it can feel counterproductive to step back and take the long view. Instead, most of us are used to putting our head down and focusing on the task at hand. But, without even realizing it, taking the short-term view is killing your productivity. The most productive people are ruthlessly organized but this doesnt happen by accident.
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Binfire
JANUARY 13, 2025
The digital age has brought tremendous advantages to businesses, particularly in project management. In particular, cloud services have revolutionized how teams collaborate, store data, and execute projects. However, with this increased reliance on technology comes heightened concerns about data security. Ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information is paramount.
The IIL Blog
JUNE 12, 2025
By Markus Kopko June 12, 2025 Project management is not just about tasks, timelines, and deliverables. It’s about people. Pressure. Emotional resilience. Behind every Gantt chart is a human being navigating far more than scope and schedules. You’re not just managing projects. You’re managing meltdowns, motivation, and mayhem. And somehow — still delivering.
Musings on Project Management
JULY 6, 2025
If you are in the project management (read: risk management) business, one of the best books that describes the philosophy and foundation for modern risk management is Peter L. Bernstein's "Against the Gods: the remarkable story of risk".Against the Gods is historical, somewhat philosophical, and void of math!
Kiron Bondale
MAY 20, 2025
Born in the U.K. in the late 60s, I became a lifelong Doctor Who fan during my early years there. For many, David Tennants Tenth Doctor is a favorite, but for those of us who grew up watching in the 70s and 80s, Tom Bakers Fourth Doctor was the one who captured our imaginations. When his Doctor regenerated in Logopolis, it was a heart-wrenching moment.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 17, 2025
Deadline management is a foundational skill in effective project management. It ensures that tasks, milestones and deliverables are completed within agreed timeframes, keeping the project on schedule and within scope. When done well, it improves team coordination, builds stakeholder trust and reduces the risk of costly delays. Still, mastering deadline management can be challenging.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 13, 2025
Making effective decisions is at the heart of every successful project or business strategy. Whether you’re choosing between vendors, evaluating project risks or prioritizing tasks, having a clear and structured approach can help eliminate guesswork and lead to better outcomes. That’s where decision-making templates come in—they provide frameworks to analyze options, weigh pros and cons and document the reasoning behind your choices.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 21, 2025
Scheduling tasks to meet deadlines, assign resources and estimate costs are fundamental to the planning phase in project management. One of the most important tools for project managers to accomplish this is project timeline software. We review the best project timeline software, listing pros, cons, pricing and more to help customers make an informed decision.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 9, 2025
Starting your projects in the right way makes it so much easier to manage your work and your team. While its tempting to dive straight in and get on with your tasks, it pays to take a bit of time at the beginning to plan out your work and check that youve got everything you need. Set your projects up for success with this easy-to-use checklist. Work through the list and make sure you can say yes to each item: then youll know you can start work confidently.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 24, 2025
Construction monitoring is a critical component of project success. Whether you’re managing a small renovation or a multi-million-dollar development, tracking progress ensures that work aligns with the plan. It involves overseeing quality, timelines and costs to avoid issues that can delay delivery or inflate budgets. This blog explores what construction monitoring is, why it matters and when it takes place in a project’s timeline.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 15, 2025
Making sure that work is being done as planned and meeting deadlines is how projects stay on schedule. Job tracking software is designed to help. But what kind of features should users look for and which software products are best? We review the top ones, including pros, cons, price and more to help one make the right decision. What Is Job Tracking Software?
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 23, 2025
Project scheduling techniques are essential tools for organizing, planning and managing tasks efficiently. They help project managers estimate timelines, allocate resources and track progress throughout the project life cycle. Without reliable scheduling techniques, it’s easy for deadlines to slip and budgets to spiral. Before we get into project scheduling techniques, it’s important to understand the best tools to implement them.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 26, 2025
Construction projects are full of uncertainties—from design revisions to unforeseen site conditions. That’s why construction contingency is a critical part of any project budget. It acts as a financial cushion to handle the unexpected without derailing the timeline or bottom line. Whether you’re an owner, contractor or project manager, understanding how to plan for contingency can make the difference between staying on budget or facing costly delays.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 16, 2025
Not all projects are the same, so project management software comes in different varieties. Smaller projects dont require advanced tools, but larger, complex projects or managing a project portfolio demands enterprise project management software. But which enterprise project portfolio management software is the right fit for ones organization? Were here to help.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 14, 2025
Organizations that manage multiple projects need to understand the project prioritization scoring model. Without a project scoring matrix to help them select the projects that align with their business goals and when to implement them, theyre not managing but leaving everything to fate. Thats not a good place for a business to be. Therefore, well define a scoring model in project management and when to use project scoring.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 19, 2025
PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a widely used project management methodology mostly found in Europe and especially the United Kingdom. This structured approach to managing projects includes something called the project board. What is a project board in PRINCE2? Thats what well answer first. Then well explain who makes up a project board and their key responsibilities.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 30, 2025
Whether a professional project manager or an accidental project manager who suddenly finds a project assigned to them, knowing how to manage a project is essential. You can never know enough for the journeymen and newbies should try to wing it. Lets break down the process of how to manage a project step by step. Below are the 10 pieces that show how to manage a project successfully.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 10, 2025
The project planning phase is a crucial stage in the project management lifecycle where the foundation for successful execution is laid. During the planning phase of project management, teams establish the project’s scope, set clear objectives and define how and when tasks will be completed. Planning ensures that everyone involved understands the direction and requirements, minimizing uncertainty and aligning efforts from the start.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 4, 2025
I remember that a few weeks after I started back at work after maternity leave, one of my long-time stakeholders sent a message to someone pretty high up in the business saying, " project communication was so much better when Elizabeth was around". Its nice to hear people say I was doing something right, although it was a bit of a shame that she hadnt realized I was already back at my desk.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 1, 2025
Some might call a project manager or anyone in an executive position at a company or organization a decision-maker. Its an umbrella term that encompasses most if not all of what theyre responsible for. One of the many tools that help them make the right decision is a decision tree analysis. What is a decision tree analysis? Well explain the term and how it works and go into the components that make up a decision tree.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 4, 2025
Construction projects are complicated and rarely are executed without change orders or some other internal or external impact that affects their schedule. Construction project managers have techniques to assess these issues, such as time impact analysis. What is time impact analysis? Well define the technique, explain when to use it and who is responsible for conducting one.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
ProjectManager.com
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Events are projects that must be planned, executed and tracked to be delivered successfully. Therefore, an event schedule is essential to ensure that all related tasks are organized and done within a predetermined timeframe. To have a successful event requires event scheduling, which means understanding the steps to creating one, what should be included and an event schedule template to lay it all out.
ProjectManager.com
MAY 22, 2025
The project management industry, and our concept of what a project constitutes, is always changing. Nowadays, even non-PMP-certified workers are taking on work that closely resembles traditional projects, and the desire to manage them better is growing every year. One way to keep up with the latest project management trends is to attend a project management conference.
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 13, 2025
Agile project management has become a cornerstone for teams aiming to deliver value quickly and adapt to changing requirements. With its iterative approach and focus on collaboration, agile helps streamline workflows, foster transparency and prioritize customer needs. However, implementing agile effectively requires the right tools—especially agile templates that standardize processes and improve consistency across teams.
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