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5 Ways to Take Care of Your Team After Layoffs

by Shaara Roman

When layoffs occur, leaders need to look out for the wellbeing of the people who remain — the “survivors” who might be expected to be grateful but are probably equally stressed and upset. Here are five ways to help them process the turmoil and refocus on the work at hand.

Agile

Letting Go of 'Pure' Agile

by Andy Jordan

When Agile was almost exclusively used as a software development delivery approach, there was heated debate about what was and wasn’t “pure” Agile. The conversation continues now, but why? Today Agile approaches serve many needs and stakeholder groups; agile purists need to recognize this reality.

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Using AI for Agile Retrospectives

by Bart Gerardi

AI can’t replace human interaction or discussion, but several easy-to-use tools can help surface issues and synthesizing data that require a project team’s attention, discussion and action. This can be particularly helpful when it comes to making the most of agile retrospectives.

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A Matrix Approach to Data-Driven Trend Identification and Analysis

by Herbert Marshall
September 12, 2023 | 60:48 | Views: 1,413 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.31 / 5

In recent years, data-driven approaches are outperforming old-school gut instinct and determination, and for good reason. This webinar is about effective ways to apply a data-driven approach to project trend identification and analysis.

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5 Ways to Take Care of Your Team After Layoffs

by Shaara Roman

When layoffs occur, leaders need to look out for the wellbeing of the people who remain — the “survivors” who might be expected to be grateful but are probably equally stressed and upset. Here are five ways to help them process the turmoil and refocus on the work at hand.


Letting Go of 'Pure' Agile

by Andy Jordan

When Agile was almost exclusively used as a software development delivery approach, there was heated debate about what was and wasn’t “pure” Agile. The conversation continues now, but why? Today Agile approaches serve many needs and stakeholder groups; agile purists need to recognize this reality.


Using AI for Agile Retrospectives

by Bart Gerardi

AI can’t replace human interaction or discussion, but several easy-to-use tools can help surface issues and synthesizing data that require a project team’s attention, discussion and action. This can be particularly helpful when it comes to making the most of agile retrospectives.


How the Science of PM Can Improve the Delivery of AI Solutions

by Kevin Korterud

Even with the new wave of emerging AI projects, the lowest common denominator for success continues to be the leader that has a strong bias toward delivery stewardship practices. Read what the future may hold for project management essentials with AI delivery.


Can Cynefinlytics Help You Understand and Manage Complexity?

by Ian Whittingham, PMP

In a quest to find examples of how AI capabilities have been incorporated into applications that are specifically designed to help project managers understand and manage complexity in their projects, this PM may have hit the jackpot.


Stakeholder Management in Healthcare PM

by Dr. Deepa Bhide, PMP

Managing stakeholders is a science and art. This is especially true in the healthcare, where constant decisions literally present life-and-death situations. Read more about the uniqueness of stakeholders in this industry.


How Aware Are PMs of Strategic Risk?

by Andy Jordan

Strategic risk management is a concept that seems too abstract to many people. But it is becoming increasingly important for organizations. How prepared are project managers to support the concept?


How Project Leaders Can Boost Their Personal Branding

by Yasmina Khelifi

Don't be scared of personal branding—it is a way to tell the world what you want to be known and recognized for. It's not about your ego; it’s about connecting, learning and exchanging. Read these tips and myths you should be aware of.


A Matrix Approach to Data-Driven Trend Identification and Analysis

by Herbert Marshall
September 12, 2023 | 60:48 | Views: 1,413 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.31 / 5

In recent years, data-driven approaches are outperforming old-school gut instinct and determination, and for good reason. This webinar is about effective ways to apply a data-driven approach to project trend identification and analysis.


Successful Negotiation Perspectives for Project Managers

by SELVAKUMAR RAJENDRAN
September 08, 2023 | 60:46 | Views: 3,518 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.39 / 5

In project management, negotiation is a crucial skill that enables project managers to achieve optimal outcomes within the constraints of time and cost. This webinar focuses on successful negotiation perspectives for project managers, specifically in dealing with stakeholder dynamics, scope management, time / cost / resource constraints. Referring to PMBOK (V7), the webinar highlights the three elements crucial for win-win negotiations: Character, Trust, and Approach. Participants will explore various negotiation approaches to pursue their intended goals and effectively create and claim value during negotiations. The process of creating value involves a focused study of the subject matter, including its associated products and by- products. The webinar also addresses the importance of understanding biases and leveraging them strategically for successful negotiation outcomes. Through scenario-based discussions, participants will gain insights into how different stakeholders perceive and resolve the given issue. By the end of the webinar, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of successful negotiation perspectives and will enhance their negotiation skills and be better equipped to navigate complex project environments.


Fallacy of Powerful Questioning

by Mohua Ghosh
September 07, 2023 | 58:13 | Views: 1,140 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.19 / 5

This webinar delves into the deepest of the brains of individuals to unravel ways that would enhance their skills to manage stakeholders in their journey of project management. As the questions usually individuals tend to ask their stakeholders lack the ability to question most of the times that eventually becomes the greatest pitfall


Beyond the King's Clothes: Unmasking the Challenges of Business Transformation

by Luis Alberto Caceres Villota
September 06, 2023 | 60:54 | Views: 675 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 3.81 / 5

Step into a captivating webinar where we explore the true nature of business transformations. Just as no one loses weight by merely wearing sports clothes, organizations cannot truly change by merely adopting the outward appearance of transformation. Join us as we dive deep into the underlying causes of failed business transformations and discover the crucial elements that go beyond the illusion of change. Uncover the missing pieces needed to drive meaningful and lasting transformations within your organization. Gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and real-life examples to redefine your approach to transformation, break free from the illusion and embark on a journey of genuine organizational change.


Project HEADWAY: Career Planning for the New Project Manager

by Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP
August 31, 2023 | 61:08 | Views: 4,616 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.71 / 5

This webinar provides a clear and objective assessment of career options and career development strategies for the new project manager. It outlines what avenues are possible, which options and choices are available and the strategies to employ in building the career of your dreams. If you are a new project manager—and even if you are not—you will want to check out this webinar.



Effective Hybrid Practices

by NK Shrivastava, Phillip George, Sarah Johnson
August 17, 2023 | 61:02 | Views: 8,206 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.48 / 5

Many organizations now combine aspects of predictive/Waterfall project management with aspects of adaptive/Agile to get the benefits of what both have to offer. Learn about models and best practices for effective hybrid approaches in this webinar.


The Bridge to Belonging

by Megan Speight, Eric Jelenje, Sarah Sualehi, Alex Vargas, Maria Christina Barbosa Da Costa
August 10, 2023 | 63:23 | Views: 14,427 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.53 / 5

In 2022, the Project Management Institute released its most recent Global Megatrends report, identifying six dynamic forces predicted to impact and influence the way we manage projects, do business and live as a global society. Beyond comprehending the implications of each trend, project professionals are being challenged to help devise and implement value-oriented solutions that will ensure organisational sustainability. Part of this revolves around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), and how they benefit organisations of all kinds.


Organizational Change Management Assessment

PREMIUM deliverable
by Andy Jordan

This template is designed to help a PM identify the organizational change management elements of their project. It can act either as a self-contained planning worksheet to feed the overall project plan, or as a collaboration tool for the project manager and organizational change manager to use collectively.


Project Environment Analysis Template

PREMIUM deliverable
by Andy Jordan

PMOs must continuously assess the project environment and develop action plans for any problems that they find. This template is intended to provide a framework to identify, analyze and develop actions plans for a single project environment problem.



A Matrix Approach to Data-Driven Trend Identification and Analysis

PREMIUM presentation
by Herbert Marshall

In recent years, data-driven approaches are outperforming old-school gut instinct and determination, and for good reason. This webinar is about effective ways to apply a data-driven approach to project trend identification and analysis.


Beyond the King's Clothes: Unmasking the Challenges of Business Transformation

PREMIUM presentation
by Luis Alberto Caceres Villota

Step into a captivating webinar where we explore the true nature of business transformations. Just as no one loses weight by merely wearing sports clothes, organizations cannot truly change by merely adopting the outward appearance of transformation. Join us as we dive deep into the underlying causes of failed business transformations and discover the crucial elements that go beyond the illusion of change. Uncover the missing pieces needed to drive meaningful and lasting transformations within your organization. Gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and real-life examples to redefine your approach to transformation, break free from the illusion and embark on a journey of genuine organizational change.


Effective Hybrid Practices

PREMIUM presentation
by NK Shrivastava, Phillip George, Sarah Johnson

Many organizations now combine aspects of predictive/Waterfall project management with aspects of adaptive/Agile to get the benefits of what both have to offer. Learn about models and best practices for effective hybrid approaches in this webinar.


Fallacy of Powerful Questioning

PREMIUM presentation
by Mohua Ghosh

This webinar delves into the deepest of the brains of individuals to unravel ways that would enhance their skills to manage stakeholders in their journey of project management. As the questions usually individuals tend to ask their stakeholders lack the ability to question most of the times that eventually becomes the greatest pitfall


Project HEADWAY: Managing Projects You Know Nothing About

PREMIUM presentation
by Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP

This webinar provides you with the guidance, the insight and the confidence to be able to take on new challenges in new subject areas, even ones you haven’t been exposed to before.


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