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Can the Words “Innovation” and “Project Management” Be Used In The Same Sentence?

The IIL Blog

Companies are recognizing that brand loyalty accompanied by a higher level of quality does not always equate to customer retention unless supported by some innovations. According to management guru Peter Drucker, there are only two sources for growth: marketing and innovation [Drucker, 2008]. INNOVATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

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Embracing Range: Project Management as the Gateway to Diverse Career Paths

The IIL Blog

I would argue that individuals with a wide range of experiences are better equipped to solve complex problems and innovate. Encouraging team members to explore roles beyond their immediate expertise fosters a collaborative environment where diverse skills converge to drive innovation and problem-solving.

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Servant Leadership in PMO Management: A Path to Success

The IIL Blog

Servant leaders encourage collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous process improvement. Our team leans into this philosophy, strives to innovate, and reduce waste, while delivering more value to business partners of the PMO team. Jeff has been a member of the PMI Global Executive Council since 2014.

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Embracing an Innovative Mindset

Tony Adams

Digital disruption is challenging traditional business models and creating new market opportunities, with increasing connectivity, IT capabilities and commodification of Big Data reshaping the customer experience (Deloitte, 2014). Yet, they consistently fail to deliver. Globally, companies waste approximately 9.7%

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Unlocking the Power and Mastery of Development Approach and Life Cycle

Project Pulse Journal

Determine Deliverables for Maximum Impact and Flexibility: Evaluate your deliverables based on complexity, modularity, and the level of innovation. Likewise, innovation tactics enable projects to adapt to change, to lead by innovation, and to set new benchmarks in project management practices.

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Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: The First Step

The IIL Blog

Innovation.” 2022); “Reduce the Risk – Share the Success” (2022), “Managing Conflicts in Projects” (2021); “Chess and Business Strategy” (2020); “People Innovation: A New Vision to Innovate” (2019). Published Works (co-authored): Green Project Management (2011 – Winner of PMI’s Cleland Award for Literature). Creativity.

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Steve Wake: Reflections on EVA, Silence and To Do Lists

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Steve has also had to become an accomplished event organiser and chair with his own EVA conference in its 21st year as well as continued close involvement in the high profile PMI UK Synergy events, both productions with a reputation for the unusual and innovative. That’s how Ricardo Triana, Chair of the 2014 PMI.

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