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🌐 Panama Canal Prowess 🌴 Situation: The construction of the Panama Canal (1881-1914) was a massive engineering and project management undertaking that faced numerous challenges, including tropical diseases, engineering setbacks, and political upheaval. Best Approach: Implement a robust project governance structure (PRINCE2) to ensure effective decision-making and oversight, particularly in navigating the complex political landscape […]
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Famous Project Manager: Norman Borlaug 🌾 Norman Borlaug, the American agronomist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, once said, “Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world.” 💭🌾 Borlaug’s words underscore the fundamental importance of food security and the moral imperative of projects that work to end hunger and ensure access […]
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PM Horoscope – Week of July 22, 2023 🌟 Disclaimer: These project management horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only. While we can’t guarantee their accuracy, we can guarantee that a trusted project management partner can help you navigate any celestial challenges that come your way. 😉✨ The Sun enters Leo on July 22, marking the […]
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🏜️ Suez Canal Strategy 🚢 Situation: The construction of the Suez Canal (1859-1869) was a groundbreaking project that transformed global trade routes. The project faced numerous challenges, including harsh desert conditions, political instability, and the need to coordinate a massive international workforce. Best Approach: Implement a strong project sponsorship and governance structure (PRINCE2) to ensure […]
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Famous Project Manager: The Navajo Code Talkers 💬 The Navajo Code Talkers, the pioneering group of Native American Marines who developed an unbreakable code language during World War II, once said, “Our language was used to help win the war, and that makes me very proud.” 💭💬 The Navajo Code Talkers’ words underscore the power […]
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📚 Project Vocabulary: Project Stakeholder Register 📋 Definition: A project document that includes details related to the identified project stakeholders. Example: In a community development project, the stakeholder register would include details like the names, roles, contact information, and communication requirements for stakeholders such as community members, local government officials, sponsors, and contractors. The stakeholder […]
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🗽 Statue of Liberty Strategy 🏗️ Situation: The construction of the Statue of Liberty (1875-1886) was a complex international project that required close collaboration between French and American teams, innovative engineering solutions, and effective fundraising and stakeholder management. Best Approach: Implement a clear project governance structure (PRINCE2) to ensure effective coordination and decision-making between the […]
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Famous Project Manager: Booker T. Washington 🎓 Booker T. Washington, the influential African American educator, author, and leader, once said, “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” 💭🎓 Washington’s words reframe success as […]
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📚 Project Vocabulary: Project Portfolio 📂 Definition: A collection of projects or programs and other work that are grouped together to facilitate effective management of that work to meet strategic business objectives. Example: A large corporation might have a project portfolio that includes IT projects, HR projects, marketing projects, and R&D projects, all aligned to […]
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🏭 Industrial Revolution 🎩 Situation: The construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States (1863-1869) was a massive project that transformed the nation’s economy and society. The project required coordination across multiple companies, navigating challenging terrain, and overcoming logistical and political obstacles. Best Approach: Use the PMBOK’s project charter and scope management processes […]
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