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Women in PM Leadership

by María del Rosario Valicente, Vanessa Ribeiro, Cecilia Boggi, Brantlee Underhill, Adriana Cibelli, Marcela Terzi, Fernanda Quinteros

We'll explore the lessons, traits, characteristics and opinions of women serving in leadership positions in the project management profession. Join the conversation!

Workforce management is a key part of project success, but project managers often find it difficult to get trustworthy information on what really works. From interpersonal interactions to big workforce issues we'll look the latest research and proven techniques to find the most effective solutions for your projects.

Shifting Change: Insider Tips from Project Leaders

by Luisa Cristini, Nic Jain, Abílio Neto, Ruth Pearce, John ORourke, Steve Salisbury, Walter Vandervelde, Vitaly Geyman

Today's world is influenced by change. Project managers and their organizations need to embrace and sometimes drive changes to keep up with the pace in highly competitive environments. In this blog, experienced professionals share their experiences, tips and tools to manage and exploit changes and take advantage of them. The blog is complimentary to the webinar series of the Change Management Community Team and is managed by the same individuals.

Easy in theory, difficult in practice

by Kiron Bondale

My musings on project management, project portfolio management and change management. I'm a firm believer that a pragmatic approach to organizational change that addresses process & technology, but primarily, people will maximize chances for success. This blog contains articles which I've previously written and published as well as new content.

Scrumptious

by Sante Vergini

Scrum is the most popular framework used within an agile environment to convert complex problems into valuable products and services. In this blog, we will examine all things Scrum to shed light on this wonderful organizational tool that is sweeping the globe. There will be engaging articles, interviews with experts and Q&A's. Are you ready to take the red pill? Then please join me on a fascinating journey down the rabbit hole, and into the world of Scrum.

Certification Insider

by Cornelius Fichtner

Cornelius Fichtner help you with your PMP Exam Prep (https://www.project-management-prepcast.com) as well as earn free PDUs (www.pm-podcast.com/pdu). Passing the PMP Exam is tough, but keeping your PMP Certification alive is just as challenging. Preparing for the exam requires an in-depth study of the PMBOK Guide and dedicated study discipline. And once you are PMP certified, then you are required to earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every 3 years to keep your certification alive. Let me help you make this journey easier with tips and tricks on how to prepare for and pass the exam as well as efficiently earning your PDUs once you are certified.

The 'Pivot' Theory to Practice

by John Farlik

There is thought leadership—and then there is practice. Sometimes the chasm between theory and application can seem hard to cross. This blog will address that "gap" between what A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and other theory-based literature postulates—and the framework needed to make it work for project teams in organizations today.

Project Management View from Rail Transit Programs and Projects

by Henry Hattenrath

A collection of articles sharing project processes, design and construction experience, best practices, and lessons learned along with operational knowledge related to executing programs and projects in the rail transit industry.

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July Community News You Can Use

from The Critical Path posted by Laura Schofield on July 18, 2019

Looking for ways to connect and engage with your fellow project managers? Striving to stay up-to-date on the latest project management trends? You’ve certainly come to the right place! On the Cr ...

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Reality Hidden in Plain Sight

from Project Management View from Rail Transit Programs and Projects posted by Henry Hattenrath on July 17, 2019

I recently witnessed several project executives show body language displaying complete shock over a project schedule update that indicated unanticipated delay. For the rest of the observer ...