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Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: Modern programs have outgrown the Work Breakdown Structure. While the WBS has served project management for over 50 years, today's multi-dimensional contracts with multiple CLINs, funding streams, and reporting requirements strain a structure designed for simpler times. This creates bloated control accounts, fractured accountability, and forces project managers to invent workarounds for basic integration visibility. This week we examine...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: This week, master DAX measures with Mike Thomas before his live Q&A tomorrow, plus Ronald Smith's beloved Halloween tradition returns with project management wisdom wrapped in spooky fun. October 28, 2025 In This Issue: Video Tutorial: Excel DAX Measures Explained (with Examples) Live Event (10/29): Excel Power Hour #3 - Q&A with Mike "TheExcelTrainer" Thomas Featured Article: Ronald Smith's PM Survival Guide Community Poll: What's your...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: This week we're diving deep into Microsoft Project fundamentals that even experienced users often overlook. Discover how the Status field can transform your schedule management, learn a visual trick for tracking project progress, and test your knowledge with our community poll. Plus, reserve your spot for tomorrow's interactive event where we'll uncover 10 common Microsoft Project mistakes and how to fix them. October 21, 2025 In This...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: Identifying risks is the easy part. It's knowing what to do with them that separates struggling projects from successful ones. This week, we're cutting through the analysis paralysis with clear response strategies for both threats and opportunities, plus a look at how enterprise-level tools operationalize these concepts in real project environments. October 14, 2025 In This Issue: Featured Article: From Threats to Action - Strategic Risk...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: Managing projects successfully requires more than just good people and solid processes. Increasingly, it demands thoughtful approaches to how we organize, share, and analyze information. Whether you're coordinating remote teams across time zones, presenting performance data to executives, or preparing for AI-assisted decision-making, the structure of your project information directly impacts your effectiveness. This week, we explore...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: Most project disasters aren't caused by the risks you see coming - they're caused by the risks you never properly managed. This week, we explore systematic risk management using Primavera P6's integrated tools that go beyond simple risk registers to provide actionable threat and opportunity management. September 30, 2025 In This Issue: Featured Article: Managing Risks with Primavera P6 - Tools and Techniques for Threat and Opportunity...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: This week we're diving deep into Jira fundamentals with a comprehensive guide to structure, workflow, and best practices that every Product Owner should master. Whether you're new to Jira or looking to sharpen your skills, understanding the tool's hierarchy and customization options will transform how you manage backlogs and track delivery. Plus, don't miss tomorrow's free crash course - open to everyone! September 23, 2025 In This...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: Microsoft's transition from Project for the web to Planner Premium has created confusion about features, security, and migration paths for PMOs. While the rebrand maintains core functionality, critical gaps like enterprise custom fields and granular access controls remain unresolved. Tomorrow's live session with the Project Data Suite team provides essential guidance for organizations navigating these changes and planning their project...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: Microsoft's transition from Project for the web to Planner Premium has left many PMOs struggling with reporting capabilities. While native features continue to evolve, advanced Power BI templates can bridge the gap for organizations needing comprehensive analytics today. Tomorrow's live Q&A with Microsoft MVP Erik van Hurck offers the perfect opportunity to get expert guidance on choosing the right reporting strategy for your specific...

Join Now | Discussion Forum | Earn PDU's Tuesday Brief: IT project cost overruns are plaguing organizations worldwide, with nearly half of all projects exceeding their initial budgets. The culprit isn't poor planning, it's predictable estimation failures that can be systematically addressed. Today we're exploring expert solutions to fix your cost estimation process, plus tomorrow's live session will show you how to streamline project workflows in Jira. August 26, 2025 In This Issue: Featured...