November, 2016

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The Evolution of the Project Management Profession

Green Project Management

“Even the dogs may eat of the crumbs that fall from the rich man’s table; and in these days, when the rich in knowledge eat such specialized food at such separate tables, only the dogs have the chance of a balanced diet.” Sir Geoffrey Vickers, 1965 Transitioning to the New Reality for Project Managers In […]. The post The Evolution of the Project Management Profession appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Blockchain Is A Disruption and An Opportunity

Daniel Burrus

When Bitcoins were first introduced in 2009, they were the first cyber currency. I labeled them a Soft Trend—one whose future was looking good but not certain. At the same time, I identified cyber currency as a growing Hard Trend that would continue; accordingly, I suggested there would be many more cyber currencies in the near future. Both have held true, as the future success of Bitcoins, although promising, is not a future fact, and there are more than 100 cyber currencies to date.

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New scientific insights on ecologically unequal trade

EJOLT

By Nick Meynen. A new light is shining on the old problem of a global economic system that creates regional environmental imbalances. Ecological economists identified and analysed the asymmetric flows of resources obscured by the apparent reciprocity of market prices. A team from the global Environmental Justice Organizations, Liabilities, and Trade (EJOLT) project just launched not one or two but nine new peer reviewed articles that together form a Special Section in the Journal of Political Ec

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Sustainable Development Goal #8 Good Jobs, Economic Growth, and Project Management

Green Project Management

Our latest post on the SDGS focuses on #8 of 17, Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic, full and productive employment and decent work for all. This SDG has 10 targets and for this post, we will focus in on just one, 8.8 8.8 – Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all […]. The post Sustainable Development Goal #8 Good Jobs, Economic Growth, and Project Management appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Anticipatory Accounting and Finance

Daniel Burrus

Investors know the value of being anticipatory. In a world characterized by exponential change, the accounting industry has an opportunity to incorporate that same mindset into everyday practices and procedures—in more ways than one. The Netflix Paradox. The field of accounting has traditionally labored under a challenging paradox when it comes to reporting organizations’ financial activity—using past performance as one gauge of future prospects.

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IoT: At Home and On The Job

Daniel Burrus

Consider the Internet of Things (IoT). You may have read about or even have a home security system that you operate via your smartphone. Maybe it’s the tabletop device that plays your favorite music and also responds to a voice command to turn on the sprinklers. But IoT is far more than that and it’s poised to transform the way you do business. Anticipatory individuals and organizations are just as poised to leverage this significant trend.