How to Leverage PMI-ACP® without Forgetting the Basics: PMI-ACP® vs PMP®

How to Leverage PMI-ACP® without Forgetting the Basics: PMI-ACP® vs PMP® By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®, PMI-ACP® You have either earned your PMP® or are seriously considering it, which means you already know how to manage a structured project: plan thoroughly, organize the team, and track progress with […]
Agile Mindset 101: How to Lead When the Plan Keeps Changing

Agile Mindset 101: How to Lead When the Plan Keeps Changing By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®, PMI-ACP® You are managing projects, meeting deadlines, and checking every box, yet things are rigid, reactive, or slow to adjust, stifling new ideas. Stakeholders want change midstream, and teams want more autonomy. […]
Agile Leadership in Action: Why Your Team Isn’t Thriving (Yet)

Agile Leadership in Action: Why Your Team Isn’t Thriving (Yet) By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®, PMI-ACP® You have reviewed the items on the list, monitored the tasks, met the deadlines, and updated the plans. You have completed the checklists, monitored tasks, adhered to timelines, and followed the latest […]
Why The PMI-ACP® Certification Is the Agile Credential You Need Now

Why The PMI-ACP® Certification Is the Agile Credential You Need Now Author: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®, PMI-ACP® You have delivered successful projects, managed teams, and hit every milestone, but the nature of project work is changing. Agile is no longer a specialty; it is the standard. As industries […]
Understanding the PMBOK® 7th Edition Principles and the Guide

Understanding the PMBOK® 7th Edition Principles and the Guide Author: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®, PMI-ACP® Many teams are tied to workflows that reward completion over value, checklists over clarity, and activity over impact. However, work has changed, and effective collaboration among team members is foundational for project management […]
What Is PMP® Certification? A Clear Guide for Project Professionals

Utilizing Hybrid Metrics in Project Management: Qualitative and Quantitative Measures of Success for Project Managers By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®, PMI-ACP® How do you identify if your project is performing, not just moving through a defined process? In hybrid work environments where remote and on-site teams collaborate across […]
How a Project Management Office (PMO) Can Be an Engine of Innovation

How a Project Management Office (PMO) Can Be an Engine of Innovation Author: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®, PMI-ACP® Projects are becoming interconnected, timelines are less predictable, and expectations are higher. Amid these challenges, organizations struggle to develop innovative ideas into results. It is where a Project Management Office […]
Agile Series Episode 1: Agile and AI-Powered Project Planning

Agile Series Episode 1: Agile and AI-Powered Project Planning By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP® Still relying on static timelines, rigid work breakdowns, and the hope that priorities will hold steady from kickoff to delivery instead of using an agile roadmap? Projects today are anything but predictable, especially when […]
Agile Series Episode 3: AI-Augmented Agile Metrics and Reporting

Agile Series Episode 3: AI-Augmented Agile Metrics and Reporting By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP® Traditional metrics, such as burndown charts, velocity, and cycle time, provide valuable insights but may fall short when anticipating change. As Agile environments expand across teams and geographies, the need for more adaptive, forward-looking […]
Agile Series Episode 2: Agile Team Collaboration in a Hybrid Work Model

Agile Series Episode 2: Agile Team Collaboration in a Hybrid Work Model By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP® Does your team feel connected when some are in the office, others are remote, and everyone is in various time zones? Hybrid work has changed how Agile teams operate. Ceremonies like […]