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Top 11 Must-Read Project Management Books

Epicflow

In addition to the “technical side” of project management, the author shares his ideas regarding effective stakeholder management, trust-based leadership, and effective decision-making as well as gives a variety of tools and techniques that can add value to your daily project management activities.

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Why the World Needs Doctors with These 3 Qualities

Harvard Business

Almost every high-performing health care organization we studied was led by a medical professional (something that academic research has also found ). They pursue cost reduction aggressively , because, as one doctorpreneur told us, “if a solution is not affordable, it is not a solution.”

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A Survey of 3,000 Executives Reveals How Businesses Succeed with AI

Harvard Business

And AI success stories are becoming more numerous and diverse, from Amazon reaping operational efficiencies using its AI-powered Kiva warehouse robots, to GE keeping its industrial equipment running by leveraging AI for predictive maintenance. Without support from leadership, your AI transformation might not succeed.

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Case Study: Is Holacracy for Us?

Harvard Business

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. The smaller ones could keep their own names, leadership teams, practices, and policies for the first five years. It hits our collective reputation and our finances.”

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How Companies, Governments, and Nonprofits Can Create Social Change Together

Harvard Business

Collaborative leadership was critical for the revitalization of Central Park in New York City. In our case study on Central Park, we elaborate on ways she built and maintained her team’s momentum, and we discuss the Park’s current forty-nine team, decentralized zone management system.)

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How to Tell Your Boss You Have Too Much Work

Harvard Business

Second, “the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. “Say, ‘It is taking me about five hours a month to prepare this report for the finance department. ”

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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow

2024 Healthcare Project Delivery Conference January, 30-31, San Diego, USA This year’s conference will focus on implementing developments in procurement, design, financing, and O&M in healthcare projects. The program of the symposium includes case studies, lessons learned, academic research, actionable tips, and more.