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Moira Alexander

Founder at PMWorld 360 Magazine and Lead-Her-Ship Group

Langley, Canada

Moira Alexander is a project management influencer and thought leadership writer. She is the Founder of PMWorld 360 Magazine and Lead-Her-Ship Group, and a project management and digital workplace columnist for various publications.

Moira has 20+ years in business (IS&T) and project management for small to large businesses in the US and Canada. To find out more about Moira, go to www.pmworld360.com and www.leadhershipgroup.com.

Services she offers:

Content Strategy, Writing & Management | Editorial Management | Thought Leadership Ghostwriting | B2B & B2C Blogging | Online Publishing | Editorial Strategy & Management

Available For: Authoring, Consulting, Influencing
Travels From: Langley, BC Canada
Speaking Topics: Thought leadership, project management, coaching

Moira Alexander Points
Academic 0
Author 372
Influencer 155
Speaker 12
Entrepreneur 60
Total 599

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

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Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Corporate
Theatre: North America
Media Experience: 5 Years
Last Media Interview: 07/11/2019

Areas of Expertise

Agile 35.50
AI 30.01
Analytics 30.22
Big Data 30.07
Business Continuity
Business Strategy 39.76
Change Management 30.92
Cloud 30.52
CRM 30.20
Culture 32.52
Customer Experience 33.12
Customer Loyalty
Cybersecurity 30.24
Design Thinking 30.09
Digital Disruption 30.62
Digital Transformation 31.47
Diversity and Inclusion 32.33
EdTech 30.71
Emerging Technology 30.05
Entrepreneurship 30.09
ERP 31.44
FinTech 30.08
Future of Work 31.85
Health and Wellness
HealthTech 30.18
HR 32.08
Innovation 30.61
IoT 30.44
Leadership 36.16
Lean Startup
Legal and IP 30.29
Management 32.97
Marketing 31.18
Mental Health
Mobility 31.36
Predictive Analytics 30.14
Procurement 30.15
Project Management 49.49
Renewable Energy 30.21
Risk Management 33.86
Sales 30.37
Social 32.90
Startups 30.28
Supply Chain
Sustainability 30.69
DevOps 30.68
Security 30.35
AR/VR 30.22
COVID19 30.58

Industry Experience

Federal & Public Sector
Financial Services & Banking
Healthcare
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Insurance
Media
Oil & Gas
Other
Professional Services
Retail

Publications

192 Article/Blogs
QUIZ: ARE YOU CUT OUT TO BE A LEADER? GETTING REAL ABOUT THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT TRAIT
PM World 360
January 30, 2023
Whether it’s leading projects, functional teams, large corporations, and institutions or countries, we all want to think we are born leaders, or at least we’ve developed the skills and know-how to be a great leader. The best leaders all have one thing in common, a trait that can make or break their effectiveness and how they impact others.

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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management

4 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS GATHERING
PM World 360
January 09, 2023
Identifying project requirements is a vital step in being able to accurately define the scope of a project. Here are four steps to effective project requirements gathering.

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Tags: Project Management

WHICH TYPE OF LEADER ARE YOU?
PM World 360
January 03, 2023
What type of leader are you? To excel as a project leader, it’s important to understand you can’t manage people, you can and should mentor, motivate, and lead. In order for project managers to become effective leaders, it’s equally essential to understand the different leadership styles that allow you as a leader to tailor your communication styles to meet project and business goals.

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Tags: Leadership, Project Management

6 QUALITIES THAT MAKE A PROJECT MANAGER MORE
PM World 360
December 12, 2022
Want to know what project manager qualities are essential to be effective? To be a truly great project manager, you must be a strategic business partner fully vested in organizational success — and be able to roll with inevitable setbacks. Here’s how to stand out from the crowd.

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Tags: Leadership, Agile, Project Management

5 TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR PROJECT BUDGET ON TARGET
PM World 360
December 05, 2022
Budget overruns are a litmus test for project success or failure. Few companies have an unlimited budget, so the first thing project stakeholders look to in determining whether their project was a great success or a colossal failure is the bottom line. This fact fuels the pressure project leaders, and their teams face with each passing day. As such, effective budget management is a primary area of focus for project managers who value their careers.

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Tags: Change Management, Project Management

GOAL-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT: STEPS TO MEETING DELIVERY DATES AND BUDGETS
PM World 360
November 21, 2022
Meeting project goals means developing steps to meeting project delivery dates and budgets. Project managers who follow these seven high-level project management tips will achieve on-time, on-budget, goal-focused delivery of high-profile projects, thereby increasing their project success rates and career prospects.

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Tags: Risk Management, Project Management

How to be a great project leader
PM World 360
November 07, 2022
Project management certifications and training, in general, focus heavily on the technical knowledge and project phases, but there’s still so much more to being a successful leader. Do you have the necessary soft skills to be a great project leader? Here, Moira Alexander shares what decades of experience have taught her.

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Tags: Project Management

5 tips for crafting a top-notch project management resume
PMWorld 360
October 31, 2022
Each year countless resumes are quickly reviewed and filed away. Don’t let yours be one of them. Here are five tips that will help your project manager resume stand out and land you that interview you want.

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Tags: Management, Project Management

Improving project outcomes through the use of data analytics
PMWorld 360
October 24, 2022
Worldwide revenues for big data and business analytics are expected to grow to more than $187 billion by 2019, and the project management industry is projected to hit $5.81 trillion by 2020. Here is how some organizations are using data analytics to improve their project performance.

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Tags: Analytics, Management, Project Management

How to create a successful program management plan?
PMWorld 360
October 13, 2022
If you need to create a program management plan (PMP)but don’t know where to start? You’re in luck! This blog post will walk you through how to create a successful program management plan. A well-crafted program management plan can help your business succeed by ensuring that all aspects of your program are accounted for successfully. It can also help you track your progress and ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page. Let’s get started!

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Project Management

6 steps for getting troubled projects back on track
Import from cio.com
March 22, 2022
Delays are common in project management, regardless of what sector you’re working in. But once a project has fallen behind, what can you do as a project manager to get your wayward project back on track?



It’s often easier said than done, but it’s important not to panic; calm heads always p

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Tags: Change Management, Risk Management, Project Management

Best project management software and tools 2022
Tech Republic
March 11, 2022
With so many project management software options to choose from, it can seem daunting to find the right one for your projects or company. We’ve narrowed them down to these nine.

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Tags: Project Management

The ROI in diversity projects
Tech Republic
March 04, 2022
There's sufficient proof that diversity in the workplace increases the ROI, not only diversity projects, but also projects and overall company initiatives as a whole.

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Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

How EDI impacts business transformation success
Tech Republic
March 04, 2022
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) plays an important role in your business’s business transformation success. Here’s why.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion

12 KPIs every project manager should know
Import from cio.com
March 04, 2022

Projects fail for many reasons — budget overruns, scheduling delays, supply chain issues, and scope creep, among other things. If you’re not tracking project health in all key areas, your projects are prone to fall prey to these types of issues and fail. Approximately 54% of all organizations w

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Tags: Change Management, Risk Management, Project Management

Inclusive leadership brings benefits to the entire project management portfolio
Tech Republic
February 25, 2022
When leaders have an inclusive mindset and put it into practice, researchers have found that teams typically work better together, creating project portfolio management benefits.

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Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

7 tips for containing project scope
Import from cio.com
January 31, 2022

Project managers know that defining a project’s scope and developing a scope statement is just a starting point. The next part, containing the project’s scope, is much more complicated — and no less crucial. It’s estimated that 52% of all projects face scope creep at some point. Such uncont

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Tags: Change Management, Risk Management, Project Management

5 virtual care clinic tools helping medical practitioners deliver better care
Tech Republic
January 19, 2022
As more clinical health care challenges surface due to COVID-19, some tools are helping medical practitioners deliver better care to patients.

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Tags: HealthTech, COVID19

5 tools helping companies more effectively manage cybersecurity in 2022
Tech Republic
January 18, 2022
Cybercrime is on the rise, with no signs of slowing down. Recent findings show a 358% increase in malware activity. Further, each day, the AV-TEST Institute registers over 450,000 new malicious programs and potentially unwanted applications, with new malware cropping up at an alarming rate. Some experts even believe cybercrime is the number one problem with mankind and that cyberattacks pose a bigger threat to humanity than nuclear weapons.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Security

5 augmented reality tools improving patient care
Tech Republic
January 14, 2022
Augmented reality is no longer just associated with gaming or leisure activities. Today, it's playing, and will continue to play, a significant role in helping solve complex health-related problems that improve patient care.

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Tags: AR/VR, HealthTech

8 essential skills of elite project managers
Import from cio.com
January 07, 2022

While you will always need your technical, leadership, and communication skills, they’re not necessarily what will make you stand out from other project managers. Over the past few years, a lot has changed about how projects are managed and led, requiring many project managers to retool and reach

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Tags: Change Management, Risk Management, Project Management

5 ad server tools to help small businesses gain control of digital advertising spending
Tech Republic
December 17, 2021
Competition to get your ads in front of your target audience is growing increasingly fierce. Here are five ad server tools that can enhance your visibility and decrease unnecessary spending.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Mobility

5 tools to simplify executive and board member communications
Tech Republic
December 17, 2021

Pandemic-driven remote work has impacted not only employees but executives and board members as well. The escalating challenges make effective communication and governance tools especially vital.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Security

5 POS payment tools that safeguard employee and customer health
Tech Republic
December 15, 2021
Consumers and businesses still need to process in-person transactions. Luckily, there are tools designed for contactless/touchless POS purchases to protect the health of employees and customers.

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Tags: Cloud, Mobility

5 online brain games to help WFH employees improve mental function
Tech Republic
December 10, 2021
Working from home has advantages, but it also can create a decline in mental health. The good news is, there are online games that can help improve mental function.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation

5 remote tools to improve tech support for WFH employees
Tech Republic
December 09, 2021
Troubleshooting issues for remote employees has become more complex for many tech support teams, which may now work remotely too. These remote support tools can make the task easier.

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Tags: Cloud, IoT, Mobility

7 emotional phases of change management and how to address them to maintain a healthy work culture
Tech Republic
October 25, 2021
How effectively your organization manages change plays a big role in being able to maintain a healthy culture; here are some problems and how to get through them.

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Tags: Culture, Change Management

3 ways project planning cycles have changed since COVID-19
Tech Republic
October 20, 2021
Approaches to project planning and cycles have changed for many companies as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Project managers and teams have to adapt to stay on track.

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

3 primary ways project teams are changing
Tech Republic
October 14, 2021
Today's project teams are not what they used to be. Much has changed. These teams are evolving and adjusting to keep pace with the ever-changing internal and external events. This doesn't necessarily translate to being problematic—many silver linings result from three of the biggest ways project team transformation is taking place.

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

3 risk management priorities CIOs are focused on right now
Tech Republic
October 13, 2021
CIOs have had their hands full since the start of the pandemic with three risk management and governance priorities weighing heavily on their minds.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Business Strategy

5 benefits of developing a digital transformation strategy
Tech Republic
October 11, 2021
More business is conducted online than ever, and companies that recognize the need to develop a digital transformation strategy to meet Millennials and younger people where they are can benefit.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Agile

D&I: A key factor in increasing project ROI
Import from cio.com
September 16, 2021

Project teams that lack diversity may be hindering not only project outcomes, but overall return on investment (ROI). According to the Project Management Institute (PMI)’s 2020 Pulse of the Profession research, 27% of surveyed companies plan to put diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives on

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Tags: Change Management, Risk Management, Project Management

WFH or in-person? Learn about these 4 challenges facing remote workers
TechRepublic
September 06, 2021
If you're evaluating whether you should work remotely, it's wise to weigh how challenges might impact your role, career options and mental health.

Remote work has been on the rise for American workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While remote work may offer a much-needed work-life balance for many, it can also present some potential challenges that could impact your career.

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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management

5 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
CIO
September 03, 2021
High-performing teams don’t just happen. They require keen recruitment, staffing, and training strategies — all of which should focus on creating a diverse and inclusive (D&I) culture. Research shows that inclusive teams perform up to 30% better in high-diversity environments, according to Gartner. This is the result of several key advantages D&I teams can give your organization, including the following.

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

3 remote team communication pitfalls and how to solve them
TechRepublic
September 01, 2021
A lot can fall through the cracks or be misinterpreted when teams communicate remotely. Here's how to solve some of the top remote team communication issues.

It's estimated that 36.2 million workers will be working remotely by the year 2025, an increase of 87% from pre-pandemic levels. Almost 70% of workers report that reduced non-essential meetings have worked better than expected, while 44% say fewer distractions at the office contribute to higher productivity. But, how is remote work impacting communication? There is potential for some pitfalls that might need to be addressed.

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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management

Change leadership vs. change management: Helpful methods for helping teams through transformation
TechRepublic
August 30, 2021
Most in the business world have likely heard of change management, but not necessarily change leadership. What's the difference, and how can each be applied in your organization?

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Tags: Leadership, Change Management, Project Management

3 sectors where changing customer demands are accelerating digital transformation
TechRepublic
August 25, 2021
Digital transformation projects are speeding to keep pace with changing customer needs, a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three areas to expect transformation to grow.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Project Management

Adaptability: The key to effective change management during uncertainty
CIO
August 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic taught every business one key lesson: The nature of work can quickly change, and it has, with no signs of slowing. Scaling rapidly from a single-project approach to broader cross-system initiatives relies on developing a flexible, adaptable approach to processes based on teams, their needs, and day-to-day challenges.

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Tags: Management, Agile, Project Management

BrandPost: Adaptability: The key to effective change management during uncertainty
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August 20, 2021


The COVID-19 pandemic taught every business one key lesson: The nature of work can quickly change, and it has, with no signs of slowing. Scaling rapidly from a single-project approach to broader cross-system initiatives relies on developing a flexible, adaptable approach to processes based on tea

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

How DevOps teams are taking on a more pivotal role and improving responsiveness to change
TechRepublic
August 16, 2021
DevOps teams have the skills, knowledge and mindset to align projects and daily operations in ways that can close gaps and address challenges.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Project Management, DevOps

5 factors for success in cybersecurity projects among shifting priorities
TechRepublic
August 03, 2021
As more companies are considering the shift to a fully or hybrid remote workforce, accelerating plans to acquire digital and cloud services to address increasing cybersecurity risks is necessary.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Business Strategy, Project Management

SAFe certification: Launch your Scaled Agile Framework career
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August 02, 2021


What is SAFe certification?
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications are becoming valuable in larger organizations that are looking for efficient project delivery, ensuring reduced time-to-market, and developing ways to provide better stakeholder value. These certifications provide a valid, r

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

CSM certification: What you need to know
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July 27, 2021


CSM certification
Agile practices are being rapidly adopted in project and product management across many industries, and the Scrum master is an important leadership role in agile development. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification, available through the Scrum Alliance, is an entry-level c

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

20 tips for supporting team mental health
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July 22, 2021


Mental health is a critical component of every employee’s wellbeing and should be a top priority in all workplaces. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 51% of workers have reported an increase in mental health symptoms at work, with 75% of 18- to 24-year-olds reporting one or more mental

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

CAPM certification: Cost, salary, training, and more
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July 13, 2021


What is CAPM certification?
The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several globally recognized certifications in project management, and the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification is a great introductory credential for jump-starting a career in the field. For those withou

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

Get back to basics and take a break from “hustle culture” this Simplicity Day
simplii
July 12, 2021
So often, we get caught up in the need to see, do, buy, bop and bounce around that we forget to simply be. The rise of "hustle culture," or the tendency to turn every hobby or leisure activity into something productive or monetizable, certainly doesn't help.

It's worth taking a moment to get back to the basics — forget about the hamster wheel and simply live in the moment. National Simplicity Day, coming up on July 12, is the perfect opportunity.

Simplii Financial asked me to share a few ways to get a much-needed dose of peace and joy this National Simplicity Day.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, Business Strategy

2 types of green energy projects growing in 2021: Wind and solar energy tech can help the planet
TechRepublic
July 08, 2021
With all of the extreme weather and natural disasters increasing around the globe, these and other green initiatives are taking off in an effort to reduce harm to Earth.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Renewable Energy, Project Management

What is a project manager? The lead role for project success
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July 05, 2021


What is a project manager?
Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects. They are accountable for the entire project scope, the project team and resources, the project budget, and the success or failure of the project.If you are loo

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

5 B2B sales tools to jump-start your company's post-COVID recovery
TechRepublic
July 05, 2021
As more businesses look forward to re-opening and ramping up sales this year, high competition is still a big concern. Here are some tools your company can use to jump-start revenue.

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Tags: Sales, Business Strategy, Project Management

What is project portfolio management? Aligning projects to business goals
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June 24, 2021


Project portfolio management definition
Project portfolio management (PPM) is a process by which an organization’s projects are evaluated and executed to ensure strategic alignment with company goals. PPM provides executives, project managers, team members, and stakeholders an overarching view

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

Digital transformation timelines can be derailed by poor communication: Here's how to stay on track
TechRepublic
June 15, 2021
Digital transformation projects take time. The effectiveness of your company's communication will significantly impact the timeline of these types of projects.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Project Management

How to Successfully Manage Your Audit Projects During Uncertainty
Auditboard
June 04, 2021
Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) and their teams have been busier than ever trying to prioritize and manage the increase in projects due to COVID-19. We asked project management expert Moira Alexander, founder of PMWorld 360 Magazine, to collect some of her key project management principles and tips to help you successfully manage audit projects during uncertain times.

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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management

Business leaders: 5 steps to improve change management during uncertainty
TechRepublic
May 21, 2021
Managing change in companies is focused on people, processes and responsiveness, but how can companies improve change management when uncertainty overshadows the day-to-day?

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Tags: Change Management, Business Strategy, Project Management

5 things that impact successful business transformation
TechRepublic
May 14, 2021
Business transformation efforts can be a complex undertaking under the best of circumstances. During times of uncertainty, some things can make business transformation more tricky.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Project Management

5 tools to help CFOs collaborate with PMOs on project budgets
TechRepublic
May 13, 2021
Chief financial officers are the gatekeepers of your organization's financial assets. Having access to these tools can help CFOs effectively collaborate with PMOs.

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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management

12 project management myths to avoid
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April 30, 2021
Every industry, profession, and company develops and operates with rules and guidelines. Alongside these, myths emerge, and the project management profession is no different. When projects become plenty, work more hectic, and time is limited, it can become tempting to blindly lean on beliefs and ins

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

How to build more diverse and inclusive project teams
TechRepublic
April 27, 2021
Learn four steps leaders can take to increase diversity and inclusion on project teams, and find out how those changes might benefit their businesses.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

5 powerful business intelligence tools that are reshaping PMOs
TechRepublic
April 14, 2021
More project management offices are seeing the benefits of business intelligence tools like these to improve how they execute projects and to increase their value to stakeholders.

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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management

Project management methodologies: How to choose the best for success
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April 13, 2021
Every project — and project team — is different, and to ensure success, the project management methodology (PMM) chosen to steer each project to completion should match not just the project and team’s needs, but also those of the project’s stakeholders and the organization at large. To read

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

How companies can quickly adapt strategy execution to market disruptions
TechRepublic
April 09, 2021
Legacy business constructs often hinder strategy execution. Find out how your company can accelerate strategy execution and thrive during business fluctuations.

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Tags: Agile, Business Strategy, Project Management

Top 20 project management methodologies
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April 01, 2021


With the right project management methodology, project management offices (PMOs) can assist their organizations in improving business outcomes — but this requires more than recognizing organizational priorities. For most companies, recent external forces such as COVID-19 and industry disruption

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Tags: Agile, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management

The top 7 change management tools
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March 25, 2021


Over the past few years, change has accelerated in the workplace — especially during and in the post-COVID-19 environment. Change — whether motivated by technical initiatives or otherwise — can impact people and processes significantly, complicating how work gets done.Change management is a

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Tags: Agile

The data-driven project manager: Using analytics to improve outcomes
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March 23, 2021

With project failure rates remaining troublesome, many project managers are turning to data for help. Proper use of data can take the guesswork out of decision-making and provide tangible support project managers can use to guide their teams. Data can also prove value in helping project managers

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Tags: Analytics, Agile

Project management guide: Tips, strategies, best practices
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February 19, 2021

Project management is a complex discipline rife with enough key phases, knowledge areas, and terms to fill a glossary. To simplify the key components of successful project management, CIO.com offers the following comprehensive guide to project management, including tips, strategies and best pract

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

What is SAFe? The Scaled Agile Framework explained
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February 09, 2021


Larger organizations tend to move more slowly — and be more change-resistant — than smaller, more nimble competitors. Much of this can be chalked up to deep-rooted cultural issues of being a larger incumbent, and to policy- and process-based barriers, as bureaucracy tends to flourish in broad

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Tags: Agile

8 goals every project manager should aspire to achieve
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February 04, 2021

While a chief responsibility of a project manager is to deliver projects on time and on budget, that’s no longer enough — the pandemic of 2020 has left a lasting worldwide change. Global uncertainty has complicated life for project management offices (PMOs) worldwide. How has this impacted th

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

PMP certification: How to ace the Project Management Professional exam
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December 30, 2020

Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam can be challenging. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project professionals spend on average more than 35 hours preparing for the PMP exam. Even this amount of preparation is no guarantee that you will pass on the fir

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

6 tips for managing your project budget
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December 18, 2020


Budget overruns have always been a litmus test for project success or failure. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic made staying within budget became a bigger nightmare, with the most successful companies, and the best project managers, put to the ultimate test of prudently managing financial resources

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Tags: Agile

10 traits of highly effective project managers
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December 10, 2020


Every project manager knows to execute projects on time and on budget. And good project managers also take pains to meet project requirements consistently. But truly great project leaders go above and beyond. Among other things, not only do they execute projects within scope; they are accountable

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Tags: Agile

Top 17 project management methodologies — and how to pick the best for success
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November 30, 2020
Choosing the right project management methodology for your team is the first step to success.To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

Agile vs. waterfall: Project methodologies compared
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October 05, 2020

Choosing the right project management methodology for the job is the first step in project success. But knowing which methodology best fits your organization and the project at hand can be challenging — especially with so many project management methodologies to choose from.Two of the most comm

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

6 common project management mistakes — and how to avoid them
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July 24, 2020
Few projects complete seamlessly, as there are many issues that can arise along a project’s journey from ideation to sign-off. Dealing with problems calmly and efficiently is a key aspect of the project manager’s role, and some of the challenges you will face as a project manager can be handled

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

4 secrets of successful EPMOs
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June 19, 2020

Poor project performance is a bane to enterprises. Not only do projects that miss targets challenge an organization’s ability to remain competitive, they are a drain on resources, as The Project Management Institute’s 2020 Pulse of the Profession report shows that 11 percent of investment is

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

What is project scope? Defining and outlining project success
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May 15, 2020


Clearly defining your project’s scope helps to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and ensures that all of the project’s elements are aligned with the objectives — increasing the chances of success. Here’s what you need to know about defining project scope.Project scope definition

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Tags: Agile

Procurement management: Your guide to securing project resources
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May 01, 2020


For any project manager, procurement management is vital to meeting your project goals on time. It requires the ability to negotiate contracts effectively and to understand a range of products and services, not to mention supply chain logistics.Here is an overview of procurement management basics

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Tags: Agile

Stakeholder management: Your plan for influencing project outcomes
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March 06, 2020

Stakeholder management is a key facet of project management — and one of high risks and high rewards. When key individuals and team members are informed and on task, your project runs smoothly. But when those impacted by or have an impact on your project are left out of the loop, your project c

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

3 keys to an effective cost-benefit analysis of new projects
TechRepublic
October 29, 2019
Before jumping into a project, be sure to analyze all factors to ensure funding is distributed wisely.

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Tags: Agile, Risk Management

4 product development obstacles that can derail a project
TechRepublic
October 17, 2019
Product development teams play a major role in getting your product or services to market on time, but these four things continue to plague teams.

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Tags: Procurement, Marketing, Agile, Sales

4 ways to protect your business from procurement risks
TechRepublic
September 18, 2019
While it's virtually impossible to foresee and protect your business from all procurement-related dangers, you can reduce potential risks.

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Tags: Procurement, Agile, Risk Management

Scrum meetings: The do's and don'ts
TechRepublic
September 11, 2019
Scrum meetings are fast-paced and cover a lot of time-sensitive tasks. Here is how to run productive scrum meetings.

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Tags: Agile

5 tips to improve employee attitudes about change management
TechRepublic
September 05, 2019
Organizational change is inevitable, and anticipated by most employees these days. Here are five tips that can help your employees cope better when changes are frequent or significant.

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What is SAFe? The Scaled Agile Framework explained
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August 30, 2019


Larger organizations tend to move more slowly than smaller, more nimble competitors, and are more change-resistant. Much of this can be chalked up to the more deep-rooted cultural issues of being a larger incumbent, and to policy- and process-based barriers, as bureaucracy tends to flourish in br

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10 ways adopting Agile can improve business performance
TechRepublic
August 21, 2019
Agile practices have uses beyond projects and can help improve business performance overall. Read about the 10 operational benefits of Agile.

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How to manage a startup: 6 tips
TechRepublic
August 21, 2019
Owning or managing a startup can be exhausting. Here are six actions startup owners or managers can take to help manage tasks and busy schedules.

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How to deliver bad news to project stakeholders
TechRepublic
August 19, 2019
Here are four approaches that project managers can take when sharing tough news with stakeholders.

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PMP certification: How to ace the Project Management Professional exam
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August 06, 2019

Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam can be challenging. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project professionals spend on average more than 35 hours preparing for the PMP exam. Even this amount of preparation is no guarantee that you will pass on the fir

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How a projectized organization might benefit your business
TechRepublic
August 06, 2019
The term projectized organization is understood by larger organizations, but this term may not be as familiar to smaller businesses. Learn about the benefits of a projectized organization.

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ervice-level agreements (SLAs): The key components project managers should know
TechRepublic
August 05, 2019
Almost every project requires vendor services; after the project is complete, those services are likely to still support your business. Learn what to look for in a vendor's service-level agreement.

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How to handle conflicts with project sponsors
TechRepublic
August 02, 2019
onflict is a common element in all projects, and it can be an unenviable position to be in if a project manager is faced with sponsor conflict. Knowing the best way to broach issues and find a resolution can be tricky.

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What every project manager needs to know about a Requirements Traceability Matrix
TechRepublic
August 02, 2019
Project success relies on leveraging the power of a Requirements Traceability Matrix to capture and analyze the requirements. Learn more about the components and benefits of RTMs.

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How to help micromanagers be better leaders: 7 tips
TechRepublic
July 26, 2019
How to become a project manager (PMP) and a transformational leader?

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Business requirements: Tracing project deliverables to business goals
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July 26, 2019

What are business requirements?
Business requirements are a vital component of any IT project. Identified at the start of any project, business requirements describe all activities and characteristics of a project’s end product essential to meeting business goals. The process of gathering busin

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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success
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July 19, 2019

Scrum is a powerful framework for implementing agile processes in software development and other projects. This highly adopted framework utilizes short iterations of work, called sprints, and daily meetings, called scrums, to tackle discrete portions of a project in succession until the project i

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What is gap analysis? Uncovering the missing links to successful performance
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July 17, 2019

Gap analysis definition
Gap analysis is a method of comparing the actual level of performance versus the desired level of performance for a business process, project, strategy or IT solution.Gap analysis, sometimes referred to as “needs analysis” or “needs assessment,” is an important too

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5 pitfalls to address when dealing with stakeholders' expectations
TechRepublic
July 05, 2019
Effectively meeting stakeholders' expectations requires project managers to recognize and address these five pitfalls.

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5 things a new project manager may find challenging
TechRepublic
July 04, 2019
With all of the things to remember, starting your career as a new project manager can be stressful. Here are five things new project managers may find the most challenging.

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Don't be a bad manager: 7 tips to being a great leader
TechRepublic
June 28, 2019
The job title manager can be misleading when it comes to demonstrating behaviors that establish you as an effective leader. Here are seven tips on how to be a great leader.

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4 ways to send your project team the wrong signals
TechRepublic
June 13, 2019
Morale is an important factor in the success of project teams. Here are four ways you might be sending your project team the wrong message.

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5 ways to manage your company's reputation
TechRepublic
June 06, 2019
Effectively managing your company's reputation can be tricky. Here are five project management practices that can help smooth the way.

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5 ways to manage your company's reputation
TechRepublic
June 06, 2019
Effectively managing your company's reputation can be tricky. Here are five project management practices that can help smooth the way.

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Tags: Customer Experience, Culture, Risk Management

5 reasons to squash a project
TechRepublic
June 05, 2019
Ending a project is not something to take lightly, but there are circumstances where it may become necessary.

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Project management guide: Tips, strategies, best practices
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June 01, 2019

Managing any project can become a slippery slope when your organization doesn’t have a solid grasp of all the moving pieces. Project management can be a complex discipline to understand and navigate. After all, there are enough key phases, knowledge areas, and project management-specific terms

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4 ways to gain more project management experience
TechRepublic
May 31, 2019
Without the right skills and know-how, landing a job as a project manager can be difficult. There are smart ways to get relevant project management experience.

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What is a project manager? The lead role for project success
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May 26, 2019


What is a project manager?
Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects. They are accountable for the entire project scope, project team, resources, and the success or failure of the project.If you are looking for a career in IT and wond

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What's the secret behind a successful project: Project managers or project processes?
TechRepublic
April 30, 2019
Two scenarios explore the reasons behind a project's success and a project's failure.

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​4 things successful change managers practice daily
TechRepublic
April 22, 2019
Top change agents don't sit idle. Learn how they help organizations achieve results.

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What is project portfolio management? Aligning projects to business goals
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April 18, 2019


What is project portfolio management?
Project portfolio management (PPM) is a strategic alignment process by which an organization’s projects are evaluated to identify the purpose, fit, and benefits as they relate to company goals.Projects can then be grouped into programs based on relevance an

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​3 signs company policies are jeopardizing your projects
TechRepublic
April 16, 2019
hen more of your company's projects fail than succeed, company policies or processes may be putting projects at risk.

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​Top 5 ways tech leaders can ruin their reputations
TechRepublic
April 09, 2019
Love to gossip? Playing favorites? It's easy to tarnish your reputation if you are not careful.

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4 signs your company has document management compliance issues
TechRepublic
April 03, 2019
It's become increasingly complicated for companies to ensure that their document management systems meet industry regulations. Here are four signs that your company might have issues.

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The pros and cons of becoming a product manager
TechRepublic
April 02, 2019
If becoming a product manager is your career goal, these tips from experienced product managers about what you need to know can help to ensure that you're set up for success.

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Will AI lead project managers to the unemployment line?
TechRepublic
March 28, 2019
​Project managers may fear that AI will replace their jobs—-when in fact it just might improve them.

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5 steps employers can take to retain project managers
TechRepublic
March 27, 2019
Project managers remain in high demand. Here are five things that employers can do now to retain their top project talent in the future.

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Top 5 requirements management tools
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March 14, 2019
Your team’s ability to navigate business requirements plays a pivotal role in project success. To provide stakeholders with the high-quality deliverables they expect, you must understand and manage their requirements. Here, requirements management tools can help your team accurately capture, prior

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​Why product managers need customer service training
TechRepublic
March 04, 2019
Working a short-stint in customer service can reap long-term rewards for your business.

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Asana vs. Mavenlink vs. Wrike: Project management platforms compared
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February 22, 2019
When it comes to work management tools, organizations have a wealth of solid options to choose from — and Asana, Mavenlink, and Wrike top the list. Each offers features and usability suitable for almost any project management need. But the devil is in the details, and here we compare what each of

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Servant leadership: Why it matters
TechRepublic
February 21, 2019
Servant leadership is not a new term, but it is an important one for project, program, and portfolio managers to understand and emulate.

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​What to do when your Project Manager isn't performing
TechRepublic
February 13, 2019
Trying to salvage a project and poor-performing Project Manager isn't hard if you know a few key tactics

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​6 personality traits that can sabotage your projects
TechRepublic
February 08, 2019
​Don't let these six destructive personality traits turn a simple project into a nightmare. Recognize the signs of trouble before it makes an impact.

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How to become a project manager (PMP) and a transformational leader?
PMWorld 360 Magazine
February 05, 2019
There is a set process to becoming a project management professional (PMP) and landing a rewarding career as a project, program, or portfolio manager, but there is so much more to becoming a transformational leader. Here is what you need to get your project management career off on the right direction to being both a project manager and be transformational as well.

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5 signs you hired the wrong project manager
TechRepublic
January 29, 2019
A significant amount of time and energy goes into hiring a Project Management Professional. Here are five red flags that you hired the wrong person for the job.

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5 ways poor capacity planning can sabotage a project
TechRepublic
January 04, 2019
Learn how poor capacity planning undermines efforts and can lead projects toward catastrophic failure.

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Mavenlink review: Intelligent service-based project management
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December 28, 2018
Mavenlink is an online project management platform that offers a range of features aimed at project management, team collaboration, project accounting, and business intelligence within a single solution.To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)

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3 ways project leadership will evolve in 2019
TechRepublic
December 20, 2018
Project leaders need to lead the charge as quality assurance ambassadors, strategic change agents, and team culture champions in 2019 and beyond.

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4 in-demand project management skills for 2019
TechRepublic
December 20, 2018
Technical project management skills are always in demand, but more specialized skills will not only help you stand out amongst other job applicants, but it improves your chances of being hired.

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CAPM certification guide: Certified Associate Project Manager exam explained
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November 07, 2018

What is the CAPM certification?
The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several globally recognized certifications in project management and the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification is a great way to jump-start a career in the field. For those without the necessary exper

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CSM certification guide: Certified ScrumMaster exam explained
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November 01, 2018


What is the CSM certification?
Agile practices are being rapidly adopted in project and product management across many industries, and the Scrum master is an important leadership role in agile development. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) qualification, available through the Scrum Alliance, is an

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What are the Most Critical Project Management Skills?
Mavenlink Blog
October 18, 2018
The demand for critical project management skills continues to experience remarkable growth around the world and there seems to be no slowing down. Triggered by high attrition rates, retirements, and the escalating demand for project talent, it is anticipated that a talent gap will develop in the project management field during the next decade.

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How top executives are successfully mentoring tomorrow’s leaders
PMWorld 360 Magazine
October 11, 2018
That old adage “you are only as strong as your weakest link” holds true when it comes to your leaders. Developing policies and strategies that help today’s leaders provide mentoring to employees within your organization is one of the best ways to reduce operational weaknesses. The trouble is that not all executives hold this view, and some may even see mentoring tomorrow’s leaders as a poor use of their time, or maybe even as a threat to their own future.

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Six Great Collaboration Tools for Your Busy Company
Mavenlink Blog
October 01, 2018
Project collaboration tools help teams become more productive and agile by doing the heavy lifting in terms of automating workflows and collaboration related tasks. These tools should address the key functions within a project lifecycle, such as communication and customer relationship management. As more project teams become remote, these tools can help teams stay in constant communication while maximizing productivity throughout a project lifecycle. Project collaboration tools can play a major role in making this possible for a team.

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Asana review: Intelligent, adaptive project management
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September 28, 2018
Companywide visibility and accountability are of great importance to stakeholders seeking successful project outcomes. Asana helps makes this possible by offering a strong feature set that helps teams remain in lock-step, meet deadlines and achieve goals.To read this article in full, please click he

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5 reasons why successful businesses depend on agility
TechRepublic
September 27, 2018
​Customers expect companies to deliver quality products or services in an expeditious manner, making agility an important business strategy.

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Why Project Collaboration Matters
https://blog.mavenlink.com/why-project-collaboration-matters
September 04, 2018
The traditional workplace has been and is continually shifting toward a globally sensitive and complex digital environment. This means operating environments are impacted by increasing automation, required continuous advancements in technology, increased mobility, a faster pace of change, constant connectivity, the need for increased transparency, and accountability. Just to keep up, organizations are recognizing the need to make changes in how they plan and execute strategically focused projects, utilize resources, communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

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Wrike review: Project management made simple
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August 30, 2018
Managing projects successfully comes down to skill, tacit knowledge, and having the right tools to collaborate with stakeholders and share information. Wrike, an online project management and collaboration tool, makes light work of these essential tasks.To read this article in full, please click her

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​5 reasons why quality should be every employee's top priority
TechRepublic
August 27, 2018
Most companies and project managers recognize the significance of quality management. Here are five reasons why quality should be a top priority throughout your entire organization.

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​5 signs you hired the right project manager
TechRepublic
August 23, 2018
Every company struggles with whether they hired or placed the best project manager for a specific project. Here are five signs that signal a greenlight for your next hire.

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Why project managers should use brainstorming as a data gathering and idea generation technique
TechRepublic
July 30, 2018
There are multiple data gathering and idea generation techniques that organizations use to collect facts and define project requirements. Common examples include focus groups, questionnaires, prototypes, use cases and observation. While these all have their pros and cons, brainstorming offers companies distinct benefits. Here are just a few.

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How to pick the best project management methodology for success
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July 24, 2018

Choosing the right project management methodology for your team is the first step to success.But with so many different — and in some cases, overlapping — approaches to managing the complexities of any given project, how can you know which project management methodology is best?Project manage

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3 things every project manager must communicate with stakeholders
TechRepublic
July 20, 2018
Clear and timely communication, as well as the type of information shared, is vital to a project's success.

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How to develop a PMO strategic plan
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July 11, 2018
Strategic-level (PMOs), also known as enterprise project management offices, are essential in developing, maintaining and communicating effective project, program and portfolio practices. Having a solid company-wide strategic plan provides the blueprint that all PMO initiatives should align with and

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Why Employee Satisfaction Should be a Top Priority
CMSWire
July 06, 2018
If you ask employers about their top priorities for the future, many might be apt to say technology adoption rates, streamlining processes, customer satisfaction. Yet, employee satisfaction directly impacts business performance, including the bottom line. Here are only a few reasons why employee satisfaction should be a top priority. And while these aren't the only reasons, they are significant.

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4 Steps to effective project requirements gathering
PMWorld 360 Magazine
July 03, 2018
Identifying project requirements is a vital step in being able to accurately define the scope of a project. Here are four steps to effective project requirements gathering.

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Changes to the Project Management Professional exam in 2018: Here's what you need to know
TechRepublic
June 27, 2018
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/changes-to-the-project-management-professional-exam-in-2018-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

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5 Tips for Improving Resource Utilization
Mavenlink
June 13, 2018
Growing your service-sector business in a sustainable manner is a top priority. You’ve hired the best talent to help you achieve this important goal. The trouble is, for the growth to be sustainable, effective resource allocation and utilization is a must, yet this may not be your strongest suit. To reach your goals and maintain a lead in your market, it is vital for to you understand the significance of improving resource allocation and utilization rates for your specific business.

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How to create an effective risk management plan
TechRepublic
June 06, 2018
For a risk management plan to provide the coverage your project needs, it should include six core elements. Here are the details.

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Steps You Can Take to Create a Winning Culture
CMSWire
May 31, 2018
A winning culture is still too often seen as a ‘nice-to-have’ corporate asset, yet in its 2016 Global Human Capital Trends report, 86 percent of survey participants told Deloitte culture was an important or very important issue. The report also found: “After three years of struggling to drive employee engagement and retention, improve leadership, and build a meaningful culture, executives see a need to redesign the organization itself, with 92 percent of survey participants rating this as a critical priority.”

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How to develop a business case for your project
TechRepublic
May 30, 2018
Before any project gets off the ground, you will need to be able to develop a sound business case to present to decision makers. Here's everything you need to know.

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How to meet project goals by creating a work breakdown structure
TechRepublic
May 23, 2018
A work breakdown structure helps deconstruct a project into individual tasks. Here's how to create one.

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6 essential documents for project management success
TechRepublic
May 15, 2018
Here are six key documents that project managers and their teams rely on to successfully guide and execute projects

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5 ways to keep people interested and engaged during meetings
TechRepublic
May 08, 2018
If your company or team has a lot of meetings, there's a high risk that participants will lose interest. Here are some strategies you can use to keep attention during meetings.

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5 Essential tips for evaluating online project management software
PMWorld 360 Magazine
May 04, 2018
Often people think that selecting online project management software for large organizations is much simpler than selecting them for small to mid-size businesses because larger organizations have deeper pockets. That is a complete myth. The truth is that it can be more difficult due to numerous reporting requirements, tax implications and many other operational complexities. Regardless of the size or complexity of your business, here are some tips that your business can use to evaluate and select the right online project management software that best suit your project needs.

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Why planning is the most critical step in project management
TechRepublic
May 01, 2018
Planning may not be the most enjoyable component of managing projects, but it is the most vital part for reducing risk and failure rates. Here's why.

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6 styles of project leadership and how to use them effectively
TechRepublic
April 18, 2018
No two projects, or project teams, are exactly the same. Here's how managers can develop multiple leadership styles to meet different goals and audiences

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Which type of leader are you?
PMWorld 360 Magazine
April 18, 2018
To excel as a project leader, it’s important to understand you can’t manage people, you can and should mentor, motivate, and lead. In order for project managers to become effective leaders, it’s equally essential to understand the different leadership styles that allow you as a leader to tailor your communication styles to meet project and business goals.

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6 ways to increase buy-in from project stakeholders
TechRepublic
April 12, 2018
Gaining trust and cooperation from a project team is imperative for success. Here are some ways to improve communication with stakeholders and make sure they feel like an important part of a team.

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What is Data Management and What it Means for Your Customers
CMSWire
March 29, 2018
Every day companies collect data from multiple sources like customers, vendors, or tax, legislative and other reporting bodies. In fact, by 2020 IBM estimates that 43 trillion gigabytes of data will be created. Businesses will need workers, robust processes and tools to manage and make that data actionable.

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7 strategies project managers can use to perfect stakeholder relationships
TechRepublic
March 27, 2018
ing strong relationships with project stakeholders contributes to your success and improves project outcomes. Here are seven tips for creating rapport with team members, sponsors, and others.

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4 Tools to Help Transform Your Business Into a Digital Workplace
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March 26, 2018

Moving from the old way of doing things can be daunting but these four tools and ones like them you can help transform your business.

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What is a project manager responsible for? Here's everything you need to know
TechRepublic
March 20, 2018
In the next few years, you may find yourself either working with a project manager, or taking on a role in this growing field. This quick guide will help you better understand a project manager's job.

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How the Digital Workplace is Changing Project Management and Execution
CMSWire
March 05, 2018
There's no doubt that the digital workplace is changing project management. From the project itself to the team, location, and resource selection the digital workplace we exist in is changing how businesses and teams execute on projects and collaborate in real-time.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Digital Disruption, Change Management

5 tips for building better relationships with stakeholders and team members
TechRepublic
February 26, 2018
Due to the nature of their job, project managers sometimes get a reputation for being difficult to work with. Here are five tips to get work done without alienating people.

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5 Strategies to Manage Change In a Digital Workplace
CMSWire
February 23, 2018
While the digital workplace is here to stay, change continues all around us. The changes companies must manage and adapt to in a digital workplace are impacted by many internal and external factors including technology, budgets, business model, politics, location, processes, leadership, legal and tax barriers.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Digital Disruption, Future of Work

4 tips for gaining trust from project stakeholders
TechRepublic
February 21, 2018
It's normal for new stakeholders to question a project manager's abilities. Here are four strategies to help build their confidence and improve relationships.

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How to become a project manager (PMP) and a transformational leader?
PMWorld 360 Magazine
February 05, 2018
There is a set process to becoming a project management professional (PMP) and landing a rewarding career as a project, program, or portfolio manager, but there is so much more to becoming a transformational leader. Here is what you need to get your project management career off on the right direction to being both a project manager and be transformational as well.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Business Strategy

3 legal risks all freelance IT pros should plan for
TechRepublic
January 31, 2018
Freelance IT professionals face several hurdles when branching out on their own, including legal liabilities. If you're thinking about becoming a consultant, here are three big ones to watch out for.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Agile, Legal and IP

6 ideas for activities that strengthen team communication and cooperation
TechRepublic
January 17, 2018
Engaging in team-building exercises before jumping into project tasks can create stronger and more connected teams that recognize the value of everyone's contributions. Here are a few ideas.

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How to successfully pitch a project to your CIO
TechRepublic
January 16, 2018
Getting CIO approval for projects can be tricky. Here are some tips on how to create a persuasive pitch and increase your chances for success.

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The 6-Step Guide to Customer-Centric Project Management
Mavenlink Blog
December 29, 2017
Project management has never been more complex. The pace of work today, an increasingly competitive environment, growing demands from clients, and downward pressure on project margins, has made it significantly more challenging to deliver project-based work efficiently and profitably.

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Tags: CRM, Customer Experience, Management

Allure Security: New security challenges and preventing data breaches
USA Business Radio
December 21, 2017
Mark Jaffe, Chief Executive Officer, discusses Allure Security’s changing priorities and 2018 outlook.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Digital Disruption, IoT

3 tips for selecting the best project management software for your business
TechRepublic
December 11, 2017
It can be challenging and time-consuming trying to decide which project management solution will fit your company's needs. Here are three ways to narrow the search.

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Tags: Leadership, Agile, Project Management

5 reasons your business should invest in project management software
TechRepublic
December 06, 2017
It's tempting to say your business doesn't need it, but having software specifically for project management can help with tracking resources, managing schedules, maintaining communication, and more.

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6 quick ways to decide who should be invitd to a project meeting
TechRepublic
December 01, 2017
Deciding who to invite to project meetings is an essential step in ensuring that the meetings are productive and reduce project costs. Here are six ways to help decide who should be on the list.

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How to build a layered security model into the project management process
TechRepublic
November 16, 2017
Project managers and project teams can make security a key part of every project with these best practices.

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How to build a powerful project manager resume
TechRepublic
October 11, 2017
Project managers have a wealth of knowledge and skills, but showcasing that information in a resume isn't easy. These pointers will help you highlight your most relevant strengths and achievements.

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How project teams can improve QA testing
TechRepublic
October 05, 2017
Insufficient testing costs companies significant amounts of money, time, and ultimately customers. Recognizing and addressing the root cause can help teams take corrective action early and avoid losses.

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How Service Industries Can Develop a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Mavenlink Blog
August 04, 2017
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How millennials are changing project management
TechRepublic
May 19, 2017
Millennials are laying new groundwork for how business will be conducted going forward, and project management is no exception.While there are tried, tested, and true aspects of project management, millennials are bringing fresh perspectives — leveraging technological advancements and placing additional focus in areas like economic, ecological, and social factors.

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How to use data analytics to improve outcomes of project
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March 20, 2017

Ted Friedman, vice president and analyst at Gartner, predicts the following three trends will drive fundamental changes in the use of data and analytics:



Instead of just reflecting business performance, data analytics will become the driver of operations.
Data and analytics will become infus

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Comparing Agile project management frameworks
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February 28, 2017

In my article "How to choose the right project management methodology," I covered the key considerations and some of the assessment criteria when choosing a methodology. Now let's take a closer look at three popular agile frameworks and how they compare to make it easier to choose which to use fo

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Agile project management: A beginner's guide
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January 20, 2017


If you’re new to project management and the agile methodology, the answers to these 10 questions will arm you with the information you need to get started. And if you’re a project management veteran, these frequently asked agile questions are a good refresher.What is agile?

Agile is a proje

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What it takes to be a great project manager
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December 26, 2016



Many challenges confront today's project managers -- new technologies, remote workforces and a global market to name a few. To take a project from inception to finish can be grueling and you've got to have great dedication and skills if you're going to be successful. But what sets apart good pro

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Is Your Company Culture Destroying Creativity?
NewCo Shift
December 01, 2016
Over the course of my career, I’ve been fortunate to have worked with organizations both large and small. No matter what the size the business, I’ve seen that way that culture can enable creativity — or stifle and eventually destroy it altogether.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, HR

Accounting’s Shift from the Back Office to the Boardroom
NewCo Shift
November 22, 2016
If your accounting department is still seen as a back-office expense, one you pay for because well, you have to, then you’ve missed out on one of the biggest business shifts in recent years: accounting’s rise as a true strategic partner.

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Tags: Business Strategy, FinTech, Management

How to Stop Falling Prey to Manual Processes
NewCo Shift
November 16, 2016
If you’ve ever had to use a purely manual process, you understand why the phrase “work smarter not harder” is so popular. Manual processes are often inefficient, redundant, and fraught with opportunities for error. That’s not a winning combination. In the old days, manual was all you had. Today, however, there are tons of useful online solutions available to streamline and even automate your processes.
So, how can you avoid falling into the manual process trap? Here’s a four step program:

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Change Management

The Key Step in Successfully Leading Software Implementations
NewCo Shift
November 07, 2016
So, you’ve taken on the lead system implementation role, and finally, your retail business has made the decision to make the leap to a more robust cloud-based point of sale system. Everyone is excited about the move, but hold on, are you missing something —how sure are you that the new application will play nice in the sandbox with your other applications?

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Emerging Technology, ERP

Do you have room for SaaS in your budget?
NewCo Shift
November 02, 2016
While many businesses adopt cloud-based services as a cost-cutting measure, implementing SaaS solutions must fit both your budget and your goals. The decision to take on new SaaS expenses typically fall into a few categories.

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Tags: Cloud, Entrepreneurship, Future of Work

Choosing the right project management methodology
Import from computerworld.com
September 28, 2016

In "How to pick a project management methodology (PMM)," I covered the some of the most recognized methodologies, as well as a few high-level factors, that may impact selection decisions. These methodologies are repeatable, effective and efficient processes that help organizations streamline proj

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Tags: Project Management

6 proven strategies for project team communication
Import from computerworld.com
July 04, 2016


Project teams are in a constant state of communication via email, videoconferences, telephone calls, texts, face-to-face discussions and even nonverbal interactions. Whatever media they use, project teams will increase their chances of achieving their goals if they develop successful strategies f

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8 quick ways to increase your project management knowledge
Import from computerworld.com
June 02, 2016
With 10 interconnected knowledge areas that incorporate the use of 47 processes organized into five process groups, project management can be a multifaceted maze to navigate. Developing a deeper understanding of this discipline can be an all-consuming and intimidating task at times, and just trying

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Tags: Project Management

8 project management skills in high demand
Import from computerworld.com
April 19, 2016
When you think of project managers, what skills come to mind? To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)

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12 questions project managers should be prepared for in a job interview
Import from infoworld.com
March 22, 2016
By itself, the title of project manager can be a bit misleading in terms of the responsibilities and level of accountability involved. Make no mistake about it, though, a PM is a leadership role, and as such project managers should think and act as leaders, always factoring in high level business go

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4 critical skills for tomorrow’s CIOs
iMeet Central
March 09, 2016
The worldwide business backdrop is rapidly intensifying and becoming increasingly complex, challenging tomorrow’s CIOs to come to the table with much more than high-level technical insights and experience.

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Tags: Leadership, Future of Work, Business Strategy

1 Book
Paperback: Lead or Lag: Linking Strategic Project Management & Thought Leadership 1st Edition
LeadHerShip Group
November 04, 2016
A thorough and comprehensive look at the link between project management and business strategy. Covering all of the essential elements that companies and their project managers need to focus on for success.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Business Strategy

12 eBooks
Using KPIs To Measure Success - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
Key performance indicators serve as a key measure of how effectively project or project activities have performed in relation to identified, required, and agreed-to strategic objectives. Without KPIs, the success of projects and project activities is simply a guessing game, with no way to quantify goal attainment.

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Tags: Predictive Analytics

Selecting The Right Project Management Software - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
With all the project management and collaboration tools available today, it’s important for companies to carefully evaluate which ones will meet their needs today and into the future. But knowing exactly what criteria should be considered and how to go about evaluating each of the tools can be time-consuming and even frustrating.

Here are some key considerations broken down into three primary categories. These should be included in your evaluation.

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Tags: ERP, Agile, Project Management

The Value of Change Management - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
Change management (CM) and project management (PM) are often thought of as being the same thing. Are they? If not, how do they differ?

Project management involves the use of people, processes, and methodologies to plan, initiate, execute, monitor, and close activities designed to meet an organization’s project goals and hopefully overall strategic objectives.

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Tags: Leadership, HR, Change Management

Business Process Management - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
Each business starts out developing processes that are determined by various limiting factors; as a business grows, hopefully, these limiting factors are decreased, and the processes evolve to match the business potential and future goals.

If your business has grown, but your processes haven’t kept pace with this growth, it could be a sign that the business was unprepared for the growth, that there is uncertainty about how to modify existing processes to match the growth and prepare the business for the future, or that there is a reluctance to change.

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Tags: Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Innovation

Which Methodologies Work Best? - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
Think of project management (PM) methodologies as blueprints, step-by-step instructions that guide your team to build a successful project. With so many different—and, in some cases, overlapping—approaches to managing the complexities of any given program, how can you know which one is right for your project, team, or organization?

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Tags: Customer Experience, ERP, Agile, Project Management

Effective Remote Project Management - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
Remote project management may be a great alternative to traditional project management for most organizations, project managers, and team members, but is it realistic? There are tangible advantages here, but this is not for the fainthearted. Does remote project management work?

The answer, in general, is yes, it can. Will remote project management work for your organization if you have a top-notch virtual project team?

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Business Strategy

The People Behind Projects - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
If you are an individual contemplating a career in project management, do you ever wonder if project management is the right career choice for you? If you like working with people this is a great career choice. Most of project management is about the people behind projects.

Project management is multifaceted and rewarding, but it is also a demanding job. If you are trying to decide on career options and project manager is a position that interests you, consider these eight facets of the job to decide if it is the right career choice for you.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

The Role Of Project Management In Enabling Strategy - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
We’ve all heard the old adage “Measure twice; cut once.” While it might be a cliché, in the project management world it takes on a critical meaning: choosing to rush through or ignore the project-planning process can be a the formula for failure.

Pick any major event, trip, or undertaking in your life and think about the time, energy, and work put into making sure everything went off without a hitch. Then think about the stress and aggravation you experienced those times when things didn’t go as planned.

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Tags: Leadership, Future of Work, Business Strategy

Leveraging Portfolio And Project Management To Enable Strategy - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
Historically many PMOs were set up to manage and meet program-and project-specific deliverables and requirements and may have lacked a strong direct link with high-level business objectives.

Today, effectiveness is increasingly measured by how clearly and accurately the PMO can map a direct line back to the success of the overall business performance.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Business Strategy

How Thought Leaders Transform Businesses - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
To become true agents of transformation, today’s business leaders will not only need to take a closer look at the projects and the ways that they fit within the business portfolio, but they’ll also need to remain nimble enough to constantly evaluate both projects and portfolio to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Business Strategy

The Role Of Strategy In Driving All Business Activities - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
Often businesses start out with a fairly clear vision, and that vision can be accomplished in several ways: sometimes through some great streak of luck, but most likely with the help of a well-thought-out, realistic, and carefully designed strategic plan combined with intentional and focused actions.

Business strategy is the blueprint or roadmap that should guide all activities in an effort to achieve the business vision and deals with the questions of how it should compete.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

Thought Leadership Behind Effective Project Management - EBook
LeadHerShip Group
October 08, 2019
In order for overall company-wide strategy and portfolio and project strategy to be effective and in sync, not only does the company need to have thought leaders within the executive ranks, but your EPMO also requires thought leaders to take up the highest-level focus as well.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

3 Founders
Founder of Your Brand Of Beauty Magazine
Your Brand Of Beauty Magazine
March 13, 2019
Launched March 7, 2019, Your Brand Of Beauty Magazine is a beauty and wellness website for women and men from every walk of life. There’s a sea of products out there for you to try, but money isn’t endless. Finding what works to suit your needs should be so much easier. At Your Brand Of Beauty, we talk about everything beauty and wellness, what being beautiful and healthy means for you, and the things you can do to be your best self.

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Tags: Customer Experience, Social, Culture

Founder of PMWorld 360 Magazine
PMWorld 360 Magazine
March 27, 2018
Voted In The Top 2 Project Management Magazines To Follow In 2019, PMWorld 360 Magazine is a digital publication focused solely on project management and directly aligned topics. Get a 360-degree view of project planning and execution through the eyes of Project Management Institute (PMI ) certified & experienced PMPs. We offer project managers, busy professionals, executives, key stakeholders, educators, and students with valuable tips, best practices, resources, exam and course information, podcasts, and industry news. Content marketing options are also available to businesses.

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Tags: Agile, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Project Management

Lead-Her-Ship Group
Lead-Her-Ship Group
January 09, 2017
We are a content creation and editorial service company on a mission to help organizations lead through high-value written content that strengthens brands. We work with Fortune 500 companies, top-tier B2B and B2C digital publications, small and mid-sized businesses, and content marketing firms.

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Tags: Customer Experience, Marketing, Business Strategy

3 Influencer Awards
130 Top Project Management Influencers Of 2019
The Digital Project Manager
June 12, 2019
Included in the Digital Project Manager's list of the brightest minds and influential thinkers who are shaping the project management industry today.

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Tags: Future of Work, Agile, Project Management

PMWorld 360 Magazine Voted Top Digital Project Management Magazine To Follow in 2019
FeedSpot
March 05, 2019
PMWorld 360 Magazine has been Voted The Top Digital Project Management Magazine To Follow in 2019. PMWorld 360 Magazine is a new digital project management and leadership magazine that provides business key decision-makers with a 360-degree view of the management world from the perspective of trusted, certified project management professionals. We share best practices, opinions and advice, project management and related product reviews, new industry developments, resources and more to help busy decision-makers and business professionals make the best possible decisions.

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Tags: IoT, Leadership, Social

9 Digital Magazines for Project Managers of Tomorrow
PMColumn
January 15, 2019
Project managers of tomorrow need to keep themselves tuned to best practices, especially when the new tools, skills, and trends start dominating the project management landscape. To stay on top of innovation and cultivate this knowledge, we recommend experts passionate about project management to consider reading a bundle of digital or print magazines.

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Tags: Future of Work, IoT, Leadership

23 Media Interviews
3 Vital PDUs for PMPs to Keep Up Their Career Graph
Accelerating IT Success
July 15, 2019
Even after going through a great length of professional achievements, the project management professionals (PMPs) need to endure a list of professional development units (PDUs).

In this article at the Tech Republic, Moira Alexander explains that all certified members of project management are required to do a specified number of PDUs to keep their skills upbeat and mind sharp.

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Tags: Business Strategy, EdTech, Future of Work

IT Projects and business value – The importance of a Strategic PMO
Stoneseed IT
January 01, 2019
Last Summer I read a blog post by Moira Alexander, one of CIO.com's most engaging contributors on Project management issues, about the importance and value of a strategic Project Management Office (PMO). I love Moira's writing because she is so passionate about the journey, we are all on and her thoughts often chime with my own.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Future of Work, Leadership

5 Reasons Why Your Education CEO Needs A Voice On LinkedIn
Forbes
September 09, 2018
When leaders are online sharing advice, tips, and talking with their customers, connection and respect can begin to flourish. Consumers like to know that a company's executive leaders care about them and their products or services.

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Tags: EdTech, Leadership, Social

7 Essential Tips to Flawless Project Management
IT Workforce Journal
May 30, 2018
Good project management can help organizations progress unhindered. However, PMI’s recent survey indicates that enterprises are wasting $97 million against every investment of $1 billion. When projects fail, many do not realize that the problem can go beyond project-related factors. In this article at CIO, Moira Alexander has given 7 tips that could help you achieve flawless project management.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Management

5 Project Management Trends to Observe in 2018
Project Office Journal
May 29, 2018
With each passing year, project management is flexing its roots. This year holds sharp focus on people and technologies to deliver successful projects. Even the market experts predict significant amount of growth in project management industry.

In this article at TechRepublic, Moira Alexander shares a list of upcoming project trends that will design a better future for organizations.

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Tags: Future of Work, Leadership, Management

Trouble Hiring a Project Manager? 5 Possible Reasons Why
IT Governance Journal
May 22, 2018
A good manager is a difficult asset to find, and an even greater one to retain. In an article for TechRepublic, Moira Alexander explains why there is so much adversity in hiring a project manager. Use these tips to learn how to solve your problems.

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

Leader of The Pack: 7 Leadership Styles To Choose For You, Your Team
Take The Lead
May 07, 2018
If you are new to leadership or if you are considering shifting, polishing or adding a new leadership style, here are seven distinct leadership styles you can adopt.It’s best to lead in a style that feels authentic and close to your way of thinking and doing.The foundation of any leadership style is an approach to the fundamentals of the power to make change. A coaching leadership style helps to create and reinforce a connection with individuals and establishes higher levels of trust,” writes Moira Alexander in Tech Republic.

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Tags: Leadership, Management

How Business Architecture Can Help Project Managers To Be Successful.
Project Times
April 16, 2018
“As the business environment today is becoming increasingly complex and fast-changing, it has brought higher requirements to project managers. Project managers today should not only have a firm grasp of basic project management knowledge but also possess strong leadership, including skills in conflicts resolution, negotiation, stakeholder management as well as capabilities in strategic and business management,”

Breaking this down further Moira Alexander in CIO Magazine identified six key traits that differentiated good projects managers from the rest of the pack.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, HR

How to Avoid 3 Common Technology Project Blunders
Team Logic IT
March 28, 2018
So, organizations increasingly are recognizing the importance of “tech-savvy” leadership.

“This doesn’t necessarily mean having deep technical knowledge, but rather having a feel for the tech landscape, knowing the types of questions to ask, and being able to push back on pursuits that may be a poor fit for the organization,” researchers write.

To aid our readers in the pursuit of this type of executive acumen, we found a recent column for CIO magazine by leadership guru Moira Alexander. She identifies 10 management misconceptions that can derail projects of any kind. Here are three issues from Alexander’s list that are particularly troublesome when collaborating on technology projects with your IT Managed Services Provider (MSP):

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Mobility

Your Time and Attendance Project Can Succeed if Everyone Remains Committed
ATS
February 22, 2018
Successful implementation of a time and attendance project requires the commitment of stakeholders on both sides, i.e. the vendor as well as customer. The vendor clearly has to absorb the bulk of the responsibility, and at the same time, has to steer the project in the right direction if they notice it is not going as planned. In her most recent blog titled 5 early warning signs of project failure for online publication, cio.com, Moira Alexander’s writes in part;

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, HR

How to Manage Priorities When Everything Seems Urgent
EdTech
October 26, 2017
Tips from management experts can help IT leaders stay focused on tasks that truly matter.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership

No, you don't need to do everything on your to-do list
EAB
October 12, 2017
In today's rapidly changing work environment, leaders can have a difficult time managing the ever-expanding list of priorities, David Hutchins writes for Ed Tech magazine. He offers two ways to focus on what truly matters when you're getting pulled in every direction. Consider the big picture
Every priority you tackle should clearly align to your organization's strategic vision, Hutchins writes.

According to Moira Alexander, another project management expert, viewing strategic goals from an institutional perspective will help leaders evaluate the relative importance of each priority. The big-picture context of firm strategy helps leaders understand the "why" behind specific projects, she explains.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Management

Agile Management Isn’t for Techies — Using Agile Effectively in Your Business
Medium
October 02, 2017
Companies that are more lateral or already seek the input of lower-level employees are likely to experience success with agile management.
In an article for CIO, Moira Alexander admits that one of the drawbacks of agile project management is implementing it within large companies. Established firms that have been using traditional methodologies might stumble on the more flexible processes inherent in agile processes.

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

Tips for managing change
Smart Brief
August 01, 2017
o manage change effectively, adopt virtual training technologies, deal with the effects of changes early in the process, and encourage employees to accept change, writes Moira Alexander. "Dealing directly with the people, processes and technology involved in projects can help to create sustainable ways to remove the scary aspects of change," she writes.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Management

How Clear Priorities Help Project Managers Advance Company Initiatives
The Uncommon League
July 10, 2017
If you’re lobbying for new initiatives, quantifying the results (particularly in regard to revenue or savings) can help you get approval for new projects and increase their priority levels within a company.

“Company budgets and timing are almost always limited, making it impossible to take on all project ideas conceived,” Moira Alexander writes at CIO.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership

How to connect business strategy with project management
PragmaticPM
May 11, 2017
Do you agree your business strategy and outcomes can be realized with effective project management?

CIO author Moira Alexander suggests the connecting of business strategy with project management can help to realize this goal.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Management

Will IT Project Managers Join The Great Enterprise PMO Shift?
Yahoo Small Business
January 31, 2017
Recent research on project management indicates that the field is about to enter the spotlight. Once an isolated function, project management is quickly being elevated in strategic importance. According to analyst firm Gartner, by 2017 senior executives in the largest organizations in America will rely on enterprise program management offices (EPMOs) to execute projects in alignment with overall business strategy.

The business case is there, of course. An article in CIO Magazine by Moira Alexander of Conture Business Advisors cites Project Management Institute research illustrating that EPMOs are capable of significant ROI. Specifically, they are estimated to improve confirmation of business priorities and project alignment with strategic objectives by 10 percent.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Future of Work, Leadership

The State of Project Management - CIO’s Moira Alexander
Intuit Quickbase
November 29, 2016
Project management thought leader Moira Alexander chats exclusively with The Fast Track about issues such as the difference between project management and change management, the unique requirements of remote project management, and the most effective use of software tools to complete project management and non-PM related tasks.

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Tags: Change Management, Digital Transformation, Future of Work

Lead, Lag, Link: Interview with Moira Alexander
People, Planet, Profits & Projects Blog
November 18, 2016
From the People, Planet, Profits & Projects Blog by Richard Maltzman, Dave Shirley

In this special post, we interview Moira Alexander, PMP, author of a brand-new book. Moira is the founder and president of Lead-Her-Ship Group. She has more than 20 years of experience in business, IT and project management for small to large businesses in the U.S. and Canada. She writes for TechRepublic and CIO Magazine.

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Tags: Future of Work, Leadership, Sustainability

10 Benefits of a PMP Certification
ProjectManagementQualification.com
October 17, 2016
The Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is, according to global trainer Arvind Rongala and management consultant Moira Alexander, the most sought after project management certification in the world. But what does this mean for certification holders? Here are the top ten benefits of earning a PMP credential.

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Tags: Future of Work, HR, Management

3 Reasons IT Projects Fail
Matthew Mansfield
October 06, 2016
Having worked in the IT field for over 10 years, I resonated with Moira Alexander, of Chief Information Officer (CIO.com), a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), in her article titled Project management guide: Tips, strategies, best practices 1, when she listed the following as reasons IT projects fail:

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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management

The benefits of cloud-based project management software
Clarizen Blog
April 25, 2016
Should your project management software live in the cloud?

In a word, yes. The dominant trend in the software industry for the past several years has been the move from traditional on-premise licensed software to cloud-based software as a service. InformationWeek predicts that cloud-based solutions will continue to gain popularity in 2016 and beyond, as more businesses seek the lower cost, greater flexibility and other benefits of cloud computing.Industry analysts see this as one of the critical benefits that will drive more companies to the cloud in the years to come. “Teams will need to be connected with increased frequency as the workforce becomes more mobile, creating the need for improved business intelligence, cloud-based project management solutions and mobile apps for data sharing, and collaboration,” according to Moira Alexander at CIO.com.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Cloud, Leadership

How to pick a project management methodology
PMO Advisory
July 13, 2015
For all but perhaps the largest firm with seemingly unlimited resources, I am not clear why organizations want to choose too many project management methodologies.....Moira Alexander for CIO writes: Think of project management (PM) methodologies as blueprints, step-by-step instructions that guide your team on how to build a successful project. With so many different – and in some cases, overlapping – approaches to managing the complexities of any given program, how can you know which one is right for your project, team or organization?

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Tags: Agile, Project Management

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Career Development—How to Position Yourself for a Promotion
PMI Projectified Podcast
July 31, 2019
Looking to land your next big promotion? Learn how to showcase your skills and stand out from the crowd. Guests discuss how project and program managers can climb the career ladder by showing they have what it takes to get the job done.

Moira Alexander, PMP, founder of PMWorld 360 Magazine in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, outlines four steps that will help project professionals prepare themselves to take the next big step in their careers.

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

PMI Projectified Podcast - Regular Correspondent
PMI Projectified Podcast
July 31, 2019
Moira Alexander invited to become a regular correspondent at the Project Management Institute's Projectified Podcast.

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Tags: Leadership, HR, Future of Work

Project Management Paradise Podcast: Moira Alexander On how millennials are changing project management
Project Management Paradise
August 04, 2017
In this episode Moira Alexander, a Media Recognized Expert, Digital Media/Business Content Strategist, Project Manager and Author, discusses how millennials are changing project management.

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Leadership, Future of Work

Ryn The Guardian Melberg Interviews Moira Alexander Of CIO Magazine
Ryn The Guardian Melberg
January 13, 2017
This week Ryn will be talking with Moira Alexander of CIO Magazine. Moira is the founder and president of the Lead-Her-Ship Group. She has more than 20 years of experience in business, IT and project management for small to large businesses in the U.S. and Canada. She writes often about project management and Agile is one of the topics that she often writes about. And it is Agile we will be discussing with her today.

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Future of Work, Agile

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