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Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: The difference between project managers who wrestle with Microsoft Project's resource assignments and those who make the software work exactly as intended often comes down to understanding one critical rule that most users never learn. This week, we explore the calendar intersection concept that's breaking your resource plans, plus advanced techniques to gain precise control over every assignment. July 1, 2025 In This Issue: Featured...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: While the project management industry buzzes with AI discussions, many professionals remain uncertain about practical implementation. From automating repetitive scheduling tasks to predicting project risks with unprecedented accuracy, artificial intelligence tools are no longer experimental—they're delivering measurable results for forward-thinking project managers. This week, we cut through the hype to explore real-world AI applications...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: The difference between project managers who spend hours creating reports and those who generate insights in minutes isn't what most people think. While many PMs drown in manual status updates and endless spreadsheets, the most effective leaders have discovered how to transform reporting from a time drain into a strategic advantage. This week, we explore both the mindset and technology shifts that make this transformation possible. June...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: The schedules that look most organized are often the most vulnerable to corruption. While summary tasks in Microsoft Project appear to create clean hierarchies, they violate every major industry standard and introduce hidden risks that can destroy your project's data integrity. This week, we explore why the pros build flat structures instead. June 3, 2025 In This Issue: Featured Article: Why You Should Avoid Using Summary Tasks in...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: In today's economic climate, the organizations that thrive are those that transform IT spending from a cost center into a strategic advantage. This week, we explore how financial management expertise can revolutionize your portfolio approach, while also diving into a refreshing perspective that compares project management to mastering the art of swimming. May 20, 2025 In This Issue: Featured Article: How Project Management is Like...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: From maximizing ROI to preventing resource overallocation, this week's issue tackles the fundamentals that make or break project success. While many project teams chase the latest trending methodologies, the most successful ones master cost efficiency and resource management first. Whether you're managing complex engineering projects or juggling multiple initiatives with shared resources, you'll find actionable techniques to strengthen...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: PMBOK's AI integration meets practical process management. Explore the differences between processes and procedures, preview the PMBOK 8th edition's revolutionary changes, and watch real-world AI demos in action. April 29, 2025 In This Issue: Featured Article: How to Evaluate Process to Procedure PMBOK & AI: The Upcoming Guide's Revolutionary Changes Free PDU! Lesson Replay: PMO Technology & AI Implementation Live Event (4/30): The New...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: The difference between PMO leaders who succeed in the AI era and those who fail isn't what most people think. While many chase the latest tools and technologies, the most effective leaders maintain relentless focus on the basics. This week, we dive into that fundamental truth. April 22, 2025 In This Issue: Featured Article: PMO Leadership - You Can Never Stop! Interview Insights: Project Controls in an AI-Driven World with Rich Weller...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Want to slash your Excel reporting time by 80%? This week we're featuring game-changing functions like FILTER and TRIMRANGE, plus a chance to earn a PDU while getting your toughest Excel questions answered live. April 15, 2025 In This Issue: Featured Article: Unlocking the Power of the FILTER Function in Excel Video Tutorial: Essential Excel Shortcuts for Project Managers Forum Discussion: Batch Updating Resource Rates in Project Online Live Event...

April 8, 2025 In This Issue: Live Event (4/9): Q&A with Erik van Hurck - Recent Additions to Microsoft Planner and What They Can Do for You Forum: Submit your questions for Q&A with Erik! Featured Article: Boost Team Adoption - 5 Keys to Successful Microsoft Planner Implementation Video Resource: Microsoft's Introduction to the Project Manager Agent PM Best Practice: Leverage the Power of Incremental Adoption Live Event (4/9): Q&A with Erik van Hurck - Recent Additions to Microsoft Planner...