Category: Emad Rahim

Prof. Emad Rahim Co-Authored New PMBOK 8th Edition

Thrilled to Share a Milestone! The PMBOK® Guide, 8th Edition - Is Here!!!After nearly two years of collaboration with an exceptional team, I’m honored to have served as one of the 12 core contributors and co-authors of the PMBOK® Guide – 8th Edition Development Team.For many in our field, the PMBOK® Guide is the cornerstone ...

Top 5 Quality Assurance Trends

- Emad Rahim, Ph.D., DM, PMP Top 5 Quality Assurance Trends in Project Management (2025) In today’s fast-paced and innovation-driven world, Quality Assurance (QA) in project management is no longer just about catching bugs or meeting compliance standards—it's about delivering consistent value, enhancing customer satisfaction, and enabling continuous improvement. As organizations embrace digital transformation, QA ...

What Leadership Quality Makes A Good Project Manager?

- Emad Rahim, Ph.D., DM, PMP Top 5 Leadership Qualities That Make a Good Project Manager In the dynamic world of project management, technical skills and certifications are important—but they’re not enough. What truly sets exceptional project managers apart is their leadership. Great project managers inspire, guide, and empower their teams to deliver results, even ...

Top 10 Reason Project Teams Don’t Work Out

- Emad Rahim, Ph.D., DM, PMP Top 10 Reasons Project Teams Don’t Work Out Even the most well-planned projects can fall apart if the team behind them isn’t functioning effectively. While tools, timelines, and budgets are important, the human element is often the deciding factor in a project’s success or failure. Here are the top ...

Dr. Emad Rahim Receives 2025 Dr. Curt Reimann Baldrige Scholarship & Inducted into SUNY OCC Alumni Faces (Hall of Fame)

Dr. Emad Rahim, Kotouc Family Endowed Professor and Chair at Bellevue University and Program Director of Project Management, has been awarded the 2025 Dr. Curt Reimann Baldrige Scholarship and Quality Award. This scholarship recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to quality management and leadership.  As one of two recipients, Dr. Rahim will participate in the ...

Top 5 Trends in Risk Management

- Emad Rahim, Ph.D., PMP As we navigate through 2025, the landscape of risk management continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements, economic shifts, and global uncertainties. Here are the top five trends that are shaping the field of risk management this year: 1. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy With the increasing reliance on digital systems, ...

Top 10 Challenges in Applying Agile for Companies

By Emad Rahim, PhD, DM, PMP, CSP-SM Agile project management is a dynamic approach to managing projects, focusing on continuous improvement, flexibility, team collaboration, and delivering value to customers quickly and efficiently. Instead of following a strict, linear process like traditional project management, Agile breaks projects into small, manageable units called iterations or sprints. Each ...

2024 Top 10 Emerging Trends in Project Management

-By Emad Rahim, Ph.D., PMP, CSP-SM Project management is an ever-evolving field, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. As we step into 2024, several emerging trends are shaping the landscape of project management. Here are the top 10 trends to watch: 1. Increased Use of AI and Automation Artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Execution Mastery: How to Overcome Common Project Hurdles with Dr. Emad Rahim

Host Fola F. Alabi interviews Dr. Emad Rahim on Strategic Project Leader podcast show.

Thought Leadership in Project Management: with Dr. Frank Lee Harper, Jr., PMP, CSM

Recognition that the most effective project managers to leading disruptive transformation programs/projects need leadership and strategic business management skills. The emphasis on technical skills is beginning to take a back seat to the previously mentioned skills.