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Using the Project Management Process to Improve Lessons Learned Resolution Results

by Peter Anderson October 25, 2019

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has an established lessons learned program that documents both shortfalls for corrective action and best practices for wider dissemination. Most phases are effectively accomplished—except for resolution. Using the project management process during the issue resolution phase will provide a firm foundation for action officers to evolve a more efficient and effective organization.

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Organizational Agility Conference 2019: Driving Change in the Government of Canada

by John Medcof

September 12, 2019 | 59:08 | Views: 174 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.26 / 5

To keep pace in today’s disruptive world, the Government of Canada is adopting new ways of thinking and working in key areas, including project management. It focuses on nimble processes that allow projects and initiatives to adjust and adapt to evolving needs and technologies and, a workforce that can put them into action. The Canada School of Public Service has a key role to play and is enhancing its project management learning to help meet these needs.

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Powering Up Lusail Ultra Smart City Along With FIFA 2022 World Cup Stadium In Qatar

by Irshad Hussain

July 23, 2019 | 60:36 | Views: 3,556 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.06 / 5

Lusail City extends across an area of 38 square kilometres and includes four exclusive islands and 19 multi-purpose residential, mixed use, entertainment and commercial districts. It is a comprehensive arena with leisure spots, residential buildings, commercial towers, avenues and public ports. Lusail, a true city of the future, will eventually accommodate 450,000 people. City includes 22 hotels with different international star ratings, making it an element of attraction for investment in Qatar.

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Scaling new technology across an entire city demanded agile testing and crystal-clear requirements

from Project Management Central posted by Aaron Smith on August 28, 2019

The Chicago 311 project delivered a new website, rolled out a mobile app to better serve residents, and developed a unified back-end system for handling work orders more efficiently across city depart ...

When Trees are Stakeholders...

from Project Management Central posted by Aaron Smith on August 28, 2019

On this $40 million preservation effort, the project team balanced the needs of 3 million tourists and 2,000-year old trees through communication, transparency and feedback: https://www.projectmanagem ...

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How to Accelerate Government Projects

by Barbara Eilenfield, MHA, PMP August 6, 2019

Transformation in government agencies often comes up against bureaucratic hurdles. Employing a crucible, consisting of four elements (do more with less; lean project management; phasing; and consistency), paired with Kotter’s eight-step change model enabled a government team to successfully complete a difficult consolidation effort.

5 Keys to Successful Strategy Implementation

by John Reiling July 24, 2019

There are a lot of challenges to implementing strategy, and they depend in large part on what you are managing—and the environment in which you are managing it. This article looks at strategic implementation from the perspective of four situations in which you might find yourself.

Full Service: Agile Testing Helped a U.S. City Modernize It's 311 Service

by Hayley Grgurich June 15, 2019

Report potholes. Rat out rodents. Replace a busted garbage can. One of the largest cities in the United States has made it radically easier for residents to request public services and resolve nonemergency problems.

Signature Move: A new city hall in Sweden is laying the foundation for a town’s massive relocation

by PM Network, Novid Parsi April 15, 2019

Kiruna Sweden won’t be rebuilt in a day. But the first major milestone for relocating the Arctic mining town made one thing clear: The 18,000 residents are fully invested in driving the vision for a new Kiruna—no matter how long it takes.

City Limits: Teams Building Cities Must Balance Residential and Commercial Needs

by PM Network, Novid Parsi March 15, 2019

As city populations swell—and the pressure on those infrastructure systems follows suit—more project sponsors are launching ambitious initiatives to build new cities from scratch.

Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector

by Vinod Kumar Paidakula March 11, 2019

As is the case with most technological implementations, government agencies are using artificial intelligence at a relatively smaller pace compared to the private sector. This article provides a basic understanding of AI, along with examples and insights on its use in the public sector.

Monumental Success: A team renovated a U.S. landmark to make it more connected to its city

by PM Network, Catherine Elton March 6, 2019

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, USA has been an iconic guidepost. As the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, it towers above the Mississippi River, connecting east and west in the heart of the country. Yet there’s always been a disconnect between the landmark and the city it heralds.

Caring for Giants: Preserving Sequoia Groves By Balancing Needs of Tourists and Trees

by PM Network, Ashley Bishel February 15, 2019

To preserve one of the world’s largest natural sequoia groves, a team balanced the needs of tourists and trees.

Project Management as a U.S. Government Vendor: From Task Award to Closure

by Jennifer Lang August 20, 2018

For a project manager to be successful in running government projects, they must adapt their standard routine individually to each project and be especially careful to fully understand the deliverables.

OMB Issues Implementation Guidance for PMIAA

by Murat Bicak July 19, 2018

Project and program management within the U.S. federal government recently took a major step forward as the U.S. Office Management and Budget (OMB) issued the initial implementation guidance for the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 (PMIAA).

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