What Modern Project Managers Can Learn (and Steal) from Product Management
Product managers haven’t replaced modern project managers. They’ve reframed how work is organized and how value is delivered. And that’s where the opportunity lies.
Product managers haven’t replaced modern project managers. They’ve reframed how work is organized and how value is delivered. And that’s where the opportunity lies.
During the seventh-inning stretch in baseball, fans in the stadium are encouraged to stand up, stretch and sing. It's a ritual project managers should introduce with their teams. (Singing optional...)
In a world filled with minimalist designs and text-heavy slides, teams crave tools that are new, fun, and effective to use. Here's how one Lean-enabled team leader transformed a huddle board into a creative conversation piece.
The latest PMI report reveals that while sustainability and AI initiatives offer independent value, their intentional integration acts as a powerful driver of transformative outcomes. Long-term success depends on strategies that connect specific capabilities and enable continuous improvement.
GenAI is transforming project management, offering quick productivity gains through basic applications. But to unlock its full potential and achieve 3x+ productivity improvements, you need more than just initial wins—you need strategic preparedness and continuous initiative.
How many project management tasks will be eliminated by artificial intelligence? And what does that mean for the careers of project managers?
Artificial intelligence is opening up exciting career opportunities. When considering a career in AI, you will need specific core competencies, credentials and skills to succeed in this rapidly growing field.
Hello PMI Community, I have seen projects fail—not due to poor tools or lack of funds—but because of incorrect assumptions. Here are three straightforward examples: ❗ Tool Not Used 1- W ...
"Trust is the foundation of leadership. Without it, you’re just managing." — Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Abstract This article confronts the futility of masking ethical ...
I don’t know about your projects, but the role of data privacy and information governance has certainly expanded since I started managing projects. Data privacy has become a critical concern ...
In a context where agility, innovation and value delivery are key... What practices are you implementing to evolve the PMO beyond control and become a strategic catalyst for change? ...
Do you enjoy interacting with professionals from all over the world and actively engage in PMI's online community on ProjectManagement.com? Are you an experienced project professional with grea ...
Have you experienced wonderful, potentially unexpected successes using Generative AI in your projects? I'm eager to hear about the innovative outcomes you've achieved with Gen AI, and ...
Ethics is not an abstract notion for a Project Manager, it is a fact of life and at the Project Management Institute, it is led from the top. On 8th of May Pierre Le Manh came to Sydney Australia  ...
Welcome to ProjectManagement.com! Our community is where you can meet other project management professionals with whom you can share ideas, network, and swap experiences. To keep our community p ...
The complexities of delivering innovative financial products in an emerging market with a rapidly evolving regulatory, technological and cultural landscape presents many challenges. A program director shares his lessons learned.
As project managers become more focused on the strategic contributions that their initiatives make, is it important for those PMs to understand the long-term vision for products?
In a world filled with minimalist designs and text-heavy slides, teams crave tools that are new, fun, and effective to use. Here's how one Lean-enabled team leader transformed a huddle board into a creative conversation piece.
Product managers haven’t replaced modern project managers. They’ve reframed how work is organized and how value is delivered. And that’s where the opportunity lies.
During the seventh-inning stretch in baseball, fans in the stadium are encouraged to stand up, stretch and sing. It's a ritual project managers should introduce with their teams. (Singing optional...)
To celebrate the vital contributions of PMOs, we’ve curated a special collection of on-demand, PDU-earning webinars. Whether you're a seasoned PMO expert, or looking to enhance your understanding of PMO functions, these resources will energize your journey!
How many project management tasks will be eliminated by artificial intelligence? And what does that mean for the careers of project managers?
Artificial intelligence is opening up exciting career opportunities. When considering a career in AI, you will need specific core competencies, credentials and skills to succeed in this rapidly growing field.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the responsibilities and dynamics between Project Managers and Product Managers are crucial to understand. This webinar will provide practical guidance on how these two roles can work in tandem to achieve more efficient and effective outcomes. The session will offer a deep dive into the competencies both roles share, and how teams can thrive when these professionals unite their skills and insights. Prepare to leave with actionable strategies to improve cross-functional collaboration and optimize business performance.
The latest PMI report reveals that while sustainability and AI initiatives offer independent value, their intentional integration acts as a powerful driver of transformative outcomes. Long-term success depends on strategies that connect specific capabilities and enable continuous improvement.
GenAI is transforming project management, offering quick productivity gains through basic applications. But to unlock its full potential and achieve 3x+ productivity improvements, you need more than just initial wins—you need strategic preparedness and continuous initiative.
Projects are made by diverse teams by their backgrounds, education, countries, cultures, and personal and professional experiences. Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is key.
Attendees will explore variance calculations, z-score methodologies, and probability distributions to assess the feasibility of completing a project ahead of schedule. Using real-world case studies, we will demonstrate how to compute and interpret probability-based forecasts to enhance decision-making in complex projects.
The importance of learning—in projects, in teams and in organizations—is absolutely vital. The failure to learn meaningfully is tragic. Doing differently is possible, but requires a very different mindset and approach than what is typically brought to bear currently. If you care about learning and improvement—and how amongst us does not?—this is a webinar that you won’t want to miss.
This webinar will help you untangle why you are upset and how to get back to your center, so you can better manage the “what to do” or “how to do” challenge you are facing. Those challenges range from difficult conversations, changing jobs, opening a business, or just exploring what drives you to react to certain people and circumstances.
Join us for a webinar exploring the 2025 PMI Pulse of the Profession report, where we’ll discuss how business acumen transforms project professionals into strategic partners. We'll have three panelists that'll share insights on how developing business acumen improves project performance and drives success beyond traditional metrics. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies for enhancing business acumen and elevating your career.
"How much deeper would the ocean be if sponges didn't live there?" - Steven Wright |