Business might appear to have no rule other than making profits at any cost, but there’s a method to its madness. While making money is the overriding mandate of any for-profit enterprise, each individual organization is governed by its own…
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“How much detail do we need for our release plan?” This is an important question to ask at the beginning of a software development project, or in the case of a long-standing product team, before the development of a major…
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These days, it seems like everybody is all about doing things agile. That’s largely due to agile’s ability to adapt to change and incorporate customer feedback, both of which are essential in today’s world where technology is constantly evolving, and…
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You’ve heard of “the big picture.” It can be a long-term business goal, or simply a view that expands a perspective to include greater context. Either way, it’s a critical perspective for any organization that wants to plan for the…
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Project management is an increasingly diverse field. Individuals across industries, and with varying levels of experience, are providing a substantial impact on its growth and continued evolution. Thought leaders in project management have strong social media followings, are published authors,…
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The words stakeholder and shareholder are often used loosely in business. The two words are commonly thought of as synonyms and are used interchangeably, but there are some key differences between them. These differences reveal how to appropriately manage stakeholders…
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Project Managers are among the most positive of people. Armed with our methods and tools, our boundless optimism and our can-do attitude, it sometimes feels like we can do anything. Yet the fact is, there are limitations. We must all…
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A project manager’s job is intricately complex, and they’re often paid well due to the difficulty of the position. No matter where a project manager might work in the United States, the role requires a great deal of attention to…
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Every trade has its trade association, an organization that represents the industry and offers training or networking. Project management is no different. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe….
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Project planning is one of the foundational pillars that supports the practice of project management. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, walks through the basics to guide beginners and refresh the pros. Here’s a screenshot for your reference! In Review – Project Planning…
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Project management has real value, but don’t take our word for it. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you why and explains how you can convince naysayers who question the value of project management and project managers. Here’s a screenshot of the…
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Everybody’s head is in the cloud nowadays. The phrase has shifted its meaning, however. Where it once implied daydreaming, now it is the realm of innovative businesses and forward-thinking leaders. The cloud, of course, is not the fluffy ethereal thing…
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There’s been a seismic shift in business over the past generation. The idea of working one’s way up the corporate ladder at one company, ending in the proverbial gold watch, has gone the way of the horse and buggy. Careerists…
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