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Ira Brown, president of Project Widgets, breaks down the four realistic migration paths, key deadlines, and a pre-migration inventory checklist to help your organization plan ahead of the September 2026 Project Online retirement.

Learn word-for-word scripts for handling scope creep, missed deadlines, executive pushback, and team performance issues as a project manager.

Learn why platform migrations fail and how to land yours successfully using proven change management tactics for PMOs facing tool transitions like Project Online’s retirement.

Microsoft Project Online retires September 2026. Learn why now is the time to plan your transition to modern portfolio management and join our free webinar on January 28.

Learn why CPM schedules are unrealistically optimistic due to merge bias and how understanding schedule uncertainty helps make better project crashing decisions.

Discover why experienced project managers are switching from traditional tools like Microsoft Project to modern platforms like Jira for better real-time visibility and collaboration.

Learn why Microsoft Project resource assignments fail due to calendar intersection rules and master advanced resource loading techniques to fix scheduling conflicts.

Discover five proven strategies to boost Microsoft Planner adoption in your organization, from starting with champions to integrating with Microsoft 365 tools.

Learn how to identify and engage hidden project stakeholders who can make or break your project success, with practical frameworks and real-world examples.

Discover key insights from Atlassian experts on implementing Jira effectively, from small team setups to enterprise-scale deployments, including practical tips for transitioning from traditional project management tools.

Discover how Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) revolutionizes project delivery by optimizing schedules, managing buffers, and eliminating multitasking to deliver projects up to 25% faster than traditional methods.

Discover the unique value of accidental project managers, their challenges, and how targeted training can transform them into effective leaders in project management.