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PMI 2025 Pulse of the Profession Business Acumen Insights for Project Managers

Russ Parker March 30, 2025

PMI’s 2025 Pulse of the Profession® shows that project managers

Identifying Hidden Project Opportunities in High Risk Projects Thumbnail

Russ Parker March 16, 2025

There is a small chance you will find a four-leaf

Russ Parker March 3, 2025

When studying for the PMP, it is critical to understand

Project Management Communication Article - Blog Title

Russ Parker February 17, 2025

Project Management Communication Lessons Learned from the US Military –

Russ Parker February 10, 2025

Are you a project manager wondering what are PDUs –

Russ Parker February 3, 2025

Leading project success involves strategic planning, clear communication, and strong

PDUs for PMP article

Russ Parker January 27, 2025

We all know the pain in getting PDUs for PMP

Russ Parker January 20, 2025

The PMBOK is PMI’s top resource for the PMP –

Russ Parker January 13, 2025

Being able to manage risks is key to any project’s

Russ Parker January 6, 2025

The Pomodoro Method for studying boosts focus and productivity by

44Risk PM's 2024 Journey to 2025 Bold Vision Article Cover

Russ Parker December 30, 2024

44Risk PM’s 2024 journey has been exciting and the plan

Project Risk Management by Stephanie Yost

Stephanie Yost December 23, 2024

Discover why project risks aren’t your enemies but your strongest

Russ Parker December 16, 2024

Using the MoSCoW Method can enhance your decision-making skills and

Burndown Chart Article Title Image

Russ Parker December 9, 2024

Burndown charts stand out as one of the most valuable

Definition of Risk in Risk Management - Article Image

Russ Parker December 2, 2024

Understanding the Definition of Risk in Risk Management is never

Safety at Thanksgiving Risk management tips

Russ Parker November 25, 2024

Safety at Thanksgiving means time for family, gratitude, and delicious

Russ Parker November 18, 2024

The Probability-Impact Matrix is a simple, yet crucial tool that

RACI Charts for Project Management Title

Russ Parker November 11, 2024

Streamline your projects with RACI charts. This practical guide offers

Coaching as a Leader Blog Title

Russ Parker November 4, 2024

Discover practical strategies to enhance your leadership through coaching as

Russ Parker October 28, 2024

Discover unexpected project management lessons from children’s Halloween planning from

Russ Parker October 22, 2024

Agile Mindset – Its development is crucial in today’s fast-paced

44 Risk PM - PMP Exam Prep Course

Russ Parker October 21, 2024

Forty-Four Risk PM’s Exam Prep Course – Details, Links to

Russ Parker October 14, 2024

Discover the key attributes of effective project managers: leadership, communication,

PMI Talent Triangle Cover

Russ Parker October 7, 2024

The PMI Talent Triangle is crucial for project management success.

Risk Controls Article. 7 Essential Controls Header

Russ Parker September 30, 2024

The PMBOK® Guide , defines a risk management process as

Task Switching in Project Management!

Russ Parker September 23, 2024

Discover how task switching in project management affects team productivity

Russ Parker September 16, 2024

Avoid common pitfalls in project planning & execution with these

PMP Application Assistance Title Picture

Russ Parker September 9, 2024

Learn how to avoid common mistakes on your PMP application

Risk Register - Is Yours Failing Blog Title

Russ Parker September 2, 2024

Discover why your risk register might be failing and learn

Example Risk Management Plan

Russ Parker August 26, 2024

A risk management plan is vital. It finds and reduces

Project Management Attributes start with Leadership - Link and picture of a leadership article

Russ Parker August 19, 2024

Introduction to Part II This is part two of a

Project Cost Management Blog Title

Nick Mendez August 12, 2024

Ensure your project’s financial success with effective cost management strategies.

Russ Parker August 5, 2024

Mastering these risk management strategies allows you to proactively address

Maximizing Project Management Value Article

Russ Parker July 29, 2024

Project Managers bring value to their organizations, it is the

Project Management Attributes start with Leadership - Link and picture of a leadership article

Russell Parker July 22, 2024

Today’s blog is Part I of III on the invaluable

The Risk Management Practice Guide

Russ Parker July 15, 2024

PMI has just released its latest Risk Management Practice

Russ Parker July 8, 2024

Dating back to Alexander the Great, the military has used

Russell Parker July 1, 2024

The go-to leadership style has always been to “Lead from

Clausewitz in Project Risk management Blog Title

Russell Parker June 24, 2024

Clausewitz teaching align directly to Project Risk Management – making

Challenges of Project Manager Role

Russell Parker June 17, 2024

Working as a Project Manager comes with tons of challenges

Change Request Denied requiring the project manager to manager change requests

Russell Parker June 10, 2024

Watch me discuss this topic on YouTube https://youtu.be/_8ybQ2o6OYA?si=0zFyEMjwhpAptapB Have you

TItle for Mastering the Art of Risk Essential Risk management Skills

Russell Parker June 3, 2024

Risk Management Skills in Today’s Projects Mastering the art of

PMI Member PMI Membership

Russell Parker May 27, 2024

Anyone who is or looking to work in the project

Risk Management

Russell Parker May 20, 2024

Risks consists of both Threats and Opportunities – this article

Russell Parker May 13, 2024

As a project manager, you are going to work on

Russell Parker May 6, 2024

Once you identify your risks, what do you do? Discover

Project Managers and Project Risk Managers

Russell Parker April 29, 2024

To any project manager, project risk management is one of

Leadership Principles and Leadership Traits of the US Marine Corps

Russell Parker April 22, 2024

The United States Marine Corps is known for breeding and

Risk Management Article Title

Russell Parker April 15, 2024

Risk managers are critical to project execution but are also

Managing Projects for Beginners Blog Banner

Russell Parker April 8, 2024

Even the most senior project managers get the basics wrong

Risk Management, Managing Risk, Risk Management Program, Risk Exposure, Evaluate Risks

Russ Parker April 1, 2024

When you manage risks, you manage the life of your

About Me The Risk Blog

Russ Parker April 1, 2024

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