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October 18, 2023 December 13, 2023

Project Manager vs Product Owner: Role Comparison

Although product owners and project managers may have overlapping strengths and skills, these positions have significant differences. At a high level, a project manager ensures project elements, including the scope, schedule, budgets, risk, and more, usually functioning in a traditional project management capacity. Product owners, on the other hand, typically operate in an agile or …

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CAPM vs PMI ACP: Which Certification is Right For You?

October 11, 2023 December 13, 2023

CAPM vs PMI ACP: How To Choose

Professional certifications validating your skills are an advantage in a hyper-competitive job market. For project managers newer to the field with three or fewer years of experience, the Project Management Institute (PMI)®’s recommends the CAPM® and PMI ACP® certifications to support career growth. Each certification brings benefits, so it is important to understand the differences …

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September 29, 2023 December 13, 2023

How To Successfully Perform Integrated Change Control

Managing change well can make the difference between keeping your project moving in the right direction and confusing and frustrating team members. Change can come from many directions, flooding your processes or trickling in one drop at a time. By mastering the flow of changes, you can maintain agility while keeping all stakeholders happy. Here’s …

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September 14, 2023 December 12, 2023

The Power of a Project Charter: Purpose, Creation, and Best Practice

The project charter is an essential component of project management, and in addition, for a Project Management Professional (PMP) candidate, a complete understanding of the project charter is critical for success on the PMP exam. This blog post will explore the role of a project charter, its key components, the process of project charter creation, …

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August 15, 2023 October 5, 2023

The Importance of Effective Communication for Managers

Being a manager is a multi-faceted position. It requires managing personnel and resources, solving problems, thinking critically and creatively, being a leader, and coordinating many moving parts simultaneously. However, to be a successful manager, there is nothing more critical than exhibiting excellent communication skills. Even still, developing adequate communication skills in managers is often not …

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ICP-APM or PMI-ACP: Which is the Top Agile Certification?

August 15, 2023 August 16, 2023

ICP-APM vs PMI-ACP: Choosing the Right Agile Certification

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, organizations are on a constant lookout for professionals adept in Agile methodologies to steer projects towards success. Consequently, Agile certifications have become a valuable credential, signifying proficiency in Agile principles and practices. Two such prominent certifications are the ICP-APM (ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Project Management) and the PMI-ACP …

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July 31, 2023 October 5, 2023

The Importance of Power Skills for Project Managers

As new industries and technologies emerge, project management best practices and skills must continue to evolve and adapt. The PMI Talent Triangle was first introduced in 2015 to help project professionals succeed amidst these changes by teaching them the best ways to work. In the years since then, the triangle has continued to evolve along …

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July 31, 2023 July 31, 2023

What are Project Interdependencies in Project Management?

Learn what project interdependencies and dependencies are to improve your risk management efforts and better ensure your project goals are met. On this page: Project interdependencies and dependencies in project management What is a project interdependency? Types of project interdependencies Examples of project interdependencies What is a project dependency? Types of project dependencies Examples of …

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June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023

Understanding the Monte Carlo Analysis in Project Management

In the world of project management, uncertainty and risks are inevitable. Project managers are constantly seeking effective methods to manage and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery. One such technique is the Monte Carlo analysis, which helps assess the impacts of various risks on project cost and timeline, and helps identify potential schedule and …

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June 21, 2023 June 21, 2023

Risk vs Issue: What’s the Difference?

Why does the difference between a risk and an issue in a project matter? A good project manager knows the role of project risk and project issue to manage impact and response for the project. On this page: What is a Risk in project management? What are the types of project risk? Importance of understanding …

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An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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