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Management Consultant at TryDown
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Paul Taylor is a consultant with over 36 years of experience implementing change across financial services, oil and gas, charity, and professional sectors. Author of several books on financial services, technology, contracting, and change management. He has also served as Chair and NED for various enterprises and mentors individuals on career development. Furthermore, Paul is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University STEM School, teaching Technology Management.
Institute of Project Management a week ago
20 Apr 2026 at 09:00 amNeed to make high-stakes decisions without getting stuck in analysis paralysis?
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The framework can transform your decision-making process by clarifying roles so decisions don’t stall, ensuring you involve the right people at the right time, improving accountability and follow-through, and most importantly, building credibility and trust across teams.
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Sirisha Pisupati 2 weeks ago
Senior Director Product Management at Arkestrateon LinkedIn, Redmond HQ,17 Apr 2026 at 10:06 pmOrchestration as the Future of Portfolio Management1. Project Overview
Orchestration elevates traditional Portfolio Management by transforming complex, iterative project cycles into synchronized, predictable, and accelerated delivery flows. Powered by Arkestrateon’s 80‑hour to 8‑minute performance acceleration and Dot‑to‑Dot connectivity, OaaS (Orchestration as a Service) becomes the backbone of project success.
2. Core Discussion TopicsA. Orchestration as a Service (OaaS)
Definition and purpose
Why orchestration surpasses traditional management
24×7 continuity where failure is not an option
How OaaS aligns humans, bio‑bots, machines, rovers, and BYOD ecosystems
The shift from reactive escalation to proactive contextual alignment
B. Tools & Technology
Dot‑to‑Dot workflow engines
Performance acceleration nodes (80hrs → 8min)
Contextual intelligence layers
Release management automation
Integration stability and regression reduction
Multi‑entity synchronization (human + AI +…
2 LikesIf you inspire your team, solve problems proactively, and elevate the people around you, you’re likely a leader in disguise. The best project environments thrive when leadership is shared—when people step up without waiting for permission.
Recognising your leadership traits is the first step toward formal growth—and a future where your contributions are seen and rewarded. Explore the traits that define you as a leader with our free infographic: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/leadership-styles/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=10+signs+of+leader_17apr2026
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Igor Palkin 2 weeks ago
Founder & CEO at Agesta AI,15 Apr 2026 at 05:51 pm29.8M
That’s how many project managers the world will be short of by 2035.
PMI first flagged the talent gap in 2017. The number was 22M then. By 2021 it grew to 25M.
Every wave of approaches since – mass hiring, certification booms, agile transformation – slowed it down. Did not stop it.
The math on hiring your way out of this doesn’t work.
Right now there are 40M PMs in the world. By 2035 the demand is 65M. It’s a systemic challenge.
And it hits some industries harder than others – IT, Finance, Construction are looking at 47-66% demand growth over the next decade.
Swipe through – 10 cards on where the gap is widest, which industries and regions are most exposed, and why the traditional playbook keeps failing.
💾 Save the doc with reference links for deep dive.
#ProjectManagement #PMO #AI #FutureOfWork #PMI #DigitalTransformation
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Really insightful post, Igor – the way you’ve laid out the progression of the gap over time makes it very clear this is a much bigger, systemic challenge. The breakdown across industries is especially interesting as well. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Great statistical insight Igor. Interesting to see the turn of digital excellence with the introduction of Assistants (80%) and Optimized designing (20%).
Sirisha
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development ManagerEvery great project begins with a strong foundation. Whether you’re aiming to certify with the CAPM® or build confidence in leading structured initiatives, mastering the fundamentals is a strategic move in a competitive field.
Learn the principles that drive successful delivery: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/capm-certification-training/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pm+fundamentals_15apr2026
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In project management, your value doesn’t lie in doing everything yourself. It lies in empowering your team to grow, contribute, and lead.
When you delegate:
- You drive skill growth and nurture leadership.
- You free your time to focus on strategy and stakeholder alignment.
- You gain fresh perspectives, spark innovation, and avoid burnout.
High-performing project managers delegate with intention and support their teams with the right resources and clarity.
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Abdullah Haider
PMO Solutions and Business Lead (KSA)
Sylvie Edwards 3 weeks ago
Faculty and Program Coordinator at Durham College,11 Apr 2026 at 02:38 pmOkay, call me “dense” but I have read a few articles that talk about templates. How can I download the templates????
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So I see that some have buttons but others don’t. Is there another way?
Hi Sylvie, thank you for flagging this.
Could you please let me know which articles with templates you weren’t able to access? I can take a closer look and check with the team. Thank you!- View more comments
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A well-structured procurement plan enables effective cost management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Project managers who strategically develop and implement procurement processes can successfully deliver projects that meet budget constraints, timeline expectations, and quality standards.
Learn more about the critical aspects of procurement management and its importance through our comprehensive Certified Project Management Diploma: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/certified-project-management-diploma/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=procurement+plan_11apr2026
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At its core, Agile is about delivering value early and often, collaborating closely with customers, and adapting quickly to change.
Created in 2001 by a group of software developers, the Agile Manifesto was a response to rigid, traditional project management methods that often failed to adapt to change or meet real user needs.
Learn more about Agile with our Agile Project Management Diploma: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/agile-project-management-diploma/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=agile+manifesto_10apr2026
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Nilakantha Bhoi 3 weeks ago
Procurement Specialist at International,09 Apr 2026 at 06:50 pmLooking forward to learn from each other’s experience!
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Would be happy to discuss with peers on my area of work (public procurement)
Lets share our experience to gain insight on the key drivers impacting new era project management
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Sirisha Pisupati
Senior Director Product Management
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