Understanding the PMBOK® 7th Edition Principles and the Guide

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Why the Project Environment Matters More Than You Think

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Why the Project Environment Matters More Than You Think By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP® You have set your timeline, assigned roles, and outlined deliverables, but delays and detours still appear. Why? Because it is not just the plan that matters, it is the internal and external environment that […]

How to Integrate Project Governance Without Being Too  Strict

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How to Integrate Project Governance Without Being Too  Strict Author: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP® Ever feel like project governance is a maze of checklists, approvals, and endless documentation? Many project managers avoid it because they associate governance with slow decision-making and rigid control, which impacts the future success […]

Generative AI in Project Management: Team Collaboration Tools and Techniques

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Generative AI in Project Management: Team Collaboration Tools and Techniques By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP® Projects may stall, meetings blur, and collaboration suffers when communication is fragmented, while teams are overloaded with repetitive tasks. Sound familiar? Imagine a workday where meeting notes write themselves, task lists update instantly, […]

Becoming an Effective Leader: Types of Project Leadership for Organizational Success

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Becoming an Effective Leader: Types of Project Leadership for Organizational Success By Hajime Estanislao, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Alvin Villanueva, PMP Have you ever felt that your project is progressing, but your team is not? You have defined tasks, built the timeline, and assessed the risks, yet motivation slips, and collaboration weakens. The […]

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