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The new forum has been online for a few months now and is well received by you. Thank you for your interest and active participation.

Today we are announcing a new feature that should add even more value to the forum. Since July, we have been linking new articles from the blog to our forum. This gives you the opportunity to ask specific questions, but also to discuss blog articles and their topics with us and others.

Of course, this also applies to older blog articles that are not yet linked in the forum. Just start a new discussion on the topic you want to talk about with others. You can simply drag and drop the link to the blog article in question.

If you have any questions about how to use the forum, you may find the following articles summarized under the About the Forum tag helpful. But of course you are also welcome to ask further questions directly in the individual posts.

Improving Project Management With Artificial Intelligence

How ChatGPT Can Help

In today's fast-paced and data-driven world, project managers face numerous challenges in effectively managing complex projects. However, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up new opportunities to streamline project management processes. Back last December, we already took a general look at whether artificial intelligence is a curse or a blessing for project management after the release of the AI tool ChatGPT.

In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how ChatGPT can help project managers with planning, scheduling, risk management and resource allocation to ultimately improve project outcomes.

To illustrate, we'll use a company event as an example project and asked ChatGPT:

Time Blocking: Effective Time Management
With Advantages And Disadvantages

Effective time management is the key to increased productivity and improved work-life balance. One method that has now gained renewed popularity is Time Blocking.

Time Blocking is an effective time management technique that involves dividing a day into specific blocks or sections of time to be dedicated to specific tasks, projects or activities. During this block of time, you focus exclusively on that task without being distracted by other things. The goal of this method is to effectively structure your time and ensure that important tasks get done.

Are trade shows still relevant today?

Trade fair planning with Merlin Project)

Finally they can take place again: fairs and exhibitions. The world's leading trade show for industrial technology, the Hannover Messe, has just ended, and the ARCHITECT@WORK trade show is taking place in many cities and countries. Every industry has its own exhibition and the dates for this year have already been set. But are trade fairs really still in keeping with the times?

Despite digitalization and the availability of online marketing tools, trade shows are still an important way for companies to present their products and services and attract new customers. They offer the opportunity to make personal contacts, build relationships with potential customers, get valuable feedback and insights into the market and the industry, and the trade press is also on hand as a multiplier.

Effectively Manage Budget and Costs

For a successful construction project, it is not only important that all the necessary resources are available at the right time. Financing must also be clarified from the outset. Effective budget and cost management is a crucial aspect of any construction project to ensure that a project stays within the specified budget and that resources are also used effectively. Fortunately, digitalization has arrived in this area as well. Project management software such as Merlin Project makes the day-to-day work of owners, architects and contractors easier when it comes to budget planning and project management.