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How to Set Project Baselines in Microsoft Project

How to Set Project Baselines in Microsoft Project

Learn how to set and manage project baselines in Microsoft Project, including step-by-step instructions for both entire projects and individual tasks to track performance over time.

Using Jira and JSM to Set Up a Service Based Team

Using Jira and JSM to Set Up a Service Based Team

Learn how to optimize your service team's performance using Jira and JSM, covering workflow configuration, service request management, and SLA maintenance to enhance operational efficiency (1 PDU).

Harmonizing Teams: The Rhythmic Benefits of Band Practice in Corporate Settings

Harmonizing Teams: The Rhythmic Benefits of Band Practice in Corporate Settings

Discover how corporate band programs can enhance teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while fostering creativity and reducing stress in the workplace.

An Introduction to AI-Powered PMOs and a Realistic View of Where We are Today

An Introduction to AI-Powered PMOs and a Realistic View of Where We are Today

Learn how Artificial Intelligence could realistically transform PMO operations - separating the hype from practical applications to help position your organization for success.

How to Influence Organizational Culture as a Project, Program, or Portfolio Manager 

How to Influence Organizational Culture as a Project, Program, or Portfolio Manager 

Discover how to leverage your position as a project manager to positively influence organizational culture, identify different culture types, and learn practical strategies to champion favorable cultu...

Scrum at Scale: Product Backlog, CIPSA Sprint Backlog and Team Sprint Backlog with MS Project Agile

Scrum at Scale: Product Backlog, CIPSA Sprint Backlog and Team Sprint Backlog with MS Project Agile

A practical guide to managing backlogs across multiple Scrum teams using the CIPSA framework, with step-by-step instructions for creating Product, CIPSA Sprint, and Team Sprint backlogs using MS Proje...

From Managing Projects to Leading PMOs: A Conversation with MPUG’s MPV Bill Dow

From Managing Projects to Leading PMOs: A Conversation with MPUG’s MPV Bill Dow

PMO expert Bill Dow shares practical insights from 30+ years of experience on executive support, communication strategies, and the real potential of AI in project management.

The Power of Critical Chain Project Management: A Modern Approach to Project Delivery

The Power of Critical Chain Project Management: A Modern Approach to Project Delivery

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 ...

Excel Power Hour with Mike Thomas: Interactive Live Q&A

Excel Power Hour with Mike Thomas: Interactive Live Q&A

Join Excel expert Mike Thomas for an interactive live Q&A session to boost your Excel skills, get real-time answers to your questions, and learn productivity-enhancing techniques.

Halloween is Just a Scream Away

Halloween is Just a Scream Away

Is your project haunted by scope creep? Terrorized by tight deadlines? In this seasonal piece, Ronald Smith shares clever parallels between project management and Halloween, from battling "zombie risk...