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Personal development plans and how they can benefit your organization

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The goals set in a professional development plan should be SMART , which means they are: Specific. Making goals quantifiable enables you to monitor your progress and set milestones. A PDP should include a deadline as well as incremental milestones to keep you motivated and working to reach your goals. Measurable. Attainable.

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Does your business need a project management strategy?

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The benefits of strategic project management. As the name suggests, strategic project management focuses on integrating your projects into your organization’s overall strategic plan. The benefits of strategic project management include the following: Greater project success rates. Establish flexible goals.

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Product manager vs. project manager: What are the key differences?

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A product roadmap illustrates the priorities, strategy, key milestones, and progress of the product over time. Strategy and brainstorming tools. Whether creating a new product or enhancing an existing one, the first step in project management focuses on strategic planning and brainstorming. Major milestones.