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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Project Management Success

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In Project Management, success often hinges on timelines, budgets, and scope. However, it increasingly hinges on leadership’s softer, more human aspects, and Emotional Intelligence (EI) stands out as a critical component. While technical skills often overshadow it, the influence of EI — encompassing empathy, effective communication, and team motivation — is a game-changer in steering […]

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Why understanding your customer is so important in determining the critical path

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The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a project modeling and scheduling technique for large or complex projects. The method gets its name from identifying the critical path: the longest stretch of tasks with interrelated dependencies. Simply put, the critical path is the sequence of related tasks that take the longest time to complete. Benefits of

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Angela Thurman, ThurmanCo, Project Management, PMI

An Introduction to the Project Management Institute (PMI)

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for project management professionals with members worldwide. Founded in 1969, it has grown to become the world’s leading association for project management. The PMI has over 3 million members and has issued its respected credentials to members in over 185 countries. In 1969, months of conversation

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Angela Thurman, ThurmanCo, Project Management, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management

What is “Green” Supply Chain Management?

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Green supply chain management – GSCM – integrates environmentally sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. It includes the design, production, delivery, and disposal of goods. “Green” is a common term for eco-friendly strategies and initiatives to minimize adverse environmental impacts. Both production and distribution of goods cover many activities leading to these potential negative impacts,

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What is Industry 4.0?

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Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies can be applied across all types of industrial companies, including discrete and process manufacturing, as well as oil and gas, mining, and other industrial segments. Historical Context Let’s start with a bit of history to put it in perspective. First industrial revolution The first industrial revolution began in the late

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