Inloox

JULY 25, 2023

The importance of responsibilities in the project Every project team brings with it a certain social complexity. Different people with different backgrounds and ideas come together. Without a certain degree of coordination, effective collaboration in this constellation is difficult to implement. To bring social complexity under control, a project organization is defined in advance of the project.

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Inloox

JULY 25, 2023

Transparency and clear allocations through InLoox Recently, we wrote about the use of the RACI matrix in project management and highlighted the importance of clear responsibilities on our project management blog. The transparent presentation of responsibilities can be facilitated by project management software. InLoox offers features that make the management of responsibilities much easier for you as a project manager.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Research and development, innovation management and new product introduction On the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this process What is remarkable about innovations is their multiple ambivalence. Instead of a clear definition of the term, there is a collection of innovation characteristics. The majority of organizations want to be innovative, but admit that they need to do more.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Know the risks in your project! Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management. The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. Although some risks can be eliminated with a suitable solution strategy, certain risks can never be completely avoided in the project context. Consequently, these must be kept as low as possible.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The origin and meaning of ERP systems The first predecessor of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) was developed and established in industry more than 100 years ago. EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) did not require a computer at all, only pen and paper were used to improve time planning in production. For over half a century, this paper-based system was the standard.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Tesla as a pioneer in the modularization of megaprojects In Germany, it is almost a tradition that large public projects fail. A prime example in this context is the BER Airport. Originally, the megaproject was to be completed in 2007 at costs of only 2 billion euros. Instead, it did not open until 2020, at a total cost of over 6 billion euros. A project of similar scope was the first Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In the first part of our two-part blog post, you learned that complex planning and a multitude of dependencies can make a project a very fragile construct. If a project fails, it always fails in its entirety. This is because the project only adds value after it has been 100% completed successfully. In this second part, we show to what extent the modularization of a project can provide a remedy for the problems mentioned, what is meant by positive and negative learning, and the relevance of modul

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Inloox

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The importance of the client in the project The client is the person or organization that should be your focus throughout the project. The success of your project is not only determined by objective criteria, but more importantly by the subjective assessment of the client. If they are dissatisfied with the result of the project and their expectations have not been met, you can consider the project a failure.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Deadlines play a central role in the project context. They ensure that tasks are completed on time so that subsequent tasks can start according to plan and the project is completed by the agreed deadline. A lack of deadlines can lead to chaos, as coordination of tasks and processes becomes almost impossible. Setting deadlines is a useful tool in project management that gives a certain degree of structure.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

What makes a good project team? At the beginning of each project, the project manager has to put together a suitable project team. For this purpose, the requirements of the respective project are usually evaluated. To meet these requirements, certain project-specific skills are needed. The project team is then put together according to these skills.

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Inloox

AUGUST 26, 2022

Content. The initiator. The role model. The coach. The negotiator. The listener. The working member. The importance of managing a project The project manager plays a very central role in the entire project process. He is responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the project. His behavior determines whether the project will be a success or fail at the end of the day.

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Inloox

AUGUST 23, 2022

The waterfall as a classic approach for projects In the run-up to a project, a decision must always be made as to which method is most suitable for the specific case. Here, the project manager is spoiled for choice. Some of the most common methods are, for example, the critical path method , Kanban, Scrum or Scrumban , which combines elements of the two previously mentioned methods.

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Inloox

JULY 28, 2022

Content. Axiom 1: You cannot not communicate. Axiom 2: The content and relationship aspect. Axiom 3: Characterization by punctuation of the communication processes. Axiom 4: Digital and analog modalities. Axiom 5: Symmetry and complementarity of relationships. Improved project communication with Watzlawick's 5 axioms Communication accompanies us in everyday life, in professional and private contexts, in direct, personal interactions with others or online.

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Inloox

JULY 18, 2022

Content. Benefits for team members. Benefits for project managers. Benefits for executives. Benefits of project management software Every company, large or small, is faced with a multitude of projects on a daily basis. The complexity of projects requires teams to take a structured approach. Where once there was only pen, paper and a method, today there are highly functional applications.

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Inloox

JULY 18, 2022

A fast-moving world, a dynamic market environment and, last but not least, intense competition make it impossible to successfully implement complex innovation projects using traditional problem-solving approaches. Design Thinking as a very target group oriented and idea generating approach can help here. The concept is being actively developed and disseminated by the Palo Alto-based design and innovation company IDEO under CEO Tim Brown.

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Inloox

JULY 11, 2022

When you think of impressive leaders , US-American CEOs like Elon Musk come to mind first. He is considered a prime example of a transformational leader. If we look at Germany, specifically at the DAX companies, we see a different picture: CEOs tend to favor a transactional leadership style. For example, Oliver Zipse, CEO of BMW AG, is less memorable than Musk because of his more rational style.

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Inloox

JULY 11, 2022

In practice, managers use both styles and adapt them for their teams or their company. The transitions are fluid, and the optimal leadership behavior can vary greatly depending on the industry, project or corporate objective. In everyday life of a company, therefore, leadership cannot be categorized so easily. Nevertheless, in many situations it is worth consciously choosing one of the two options to achieve the best possible result.

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Inloox

JUNE 21, 2022

Content. What does Self-leadership mean? Become aware of yourself. Regulate yourself. Find your intrinsic motivation. Become a HERO. Karim Benzema is a phenomenon. Last May, the soccer star brought the possibly most coveted silverware, the UEFA Champions League trophy, to Madrid for the fifth time. One might think that claiming the European soccer throne with Real Madrid CF has become routine for him.

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Inloox

MAY 30, 2022

Content. External influences. Intentional miscalculation. Lack of uniformity in implementation. Incompetence in project management. Lack of risk management. The Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders building, an extension to the House of Representatives in Berlin, Germany’s capital, recently acquired the inglorious title "BER 2.0" The reason for this was the announcement that the building will not be completed before 2024.

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Inloox

MAY 23, 2022

Content: Forming. Storming. Norming. Performing. Adjourning. US psychologist Bruce Tuckman conceived the first phase model for group development back in 1965. Although this is quite a long time ago, his findings are still relevant today. Especially in the age of New Work they are increasingly proving their worth. Team leaders do well keeping these development phases in mind, as the performance of the project team correlates to the respective phases.

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Inloox

MAY 5, 2022

Content: The importance of a well-run complaint management system. The complexity of complaints. Project management as a success factor. Wherever transactions take place between buyers and sellers, complaints are an integral part of everyday life. You have probably had negative experiences with companies yourself and may have addressed a complaint to them.

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Inloox

APRIL 12, 2022

The evolution of the InLoox blog. Project management and software is our passion, and it is evident on our blog. A majority of our posts revolve around every possible aspect of project management and project management software. What many don't know: Project management encompasses much more than just methods and metrics, in fact key elements of the discipline include leadership skills and collaboration.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the first three articles of our series on product development with the Stage-Gate® process, we covered the theoretical basics. This article is about the implementation, using the project management software InLoox. We also provide you with a free downloadable template of the idea-to-launch process described in part 3. Contents. The Stage-Gate® process as a phase-milestone plan.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In the last parts of our blog series on innovation management with the Stage-Gate® process, we looked at the basics such as the definition, strengths and weaknesses, and the basic principles. In this article - the third part - we dive even deeper and look at the basic structure as well as exemplary the idea-to-launch model, which structures and accompanies projects from the idea to the market launch.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Stage-Gate® process is a process model for the targeted development of innovations - for example, in the form of products and services. In the first part of this blog series, we looked at the definition and basic principles of the method according to Robert G. Cooper. In the second part, we now dive deeper into the strengths and weaknesses of the Stage-Gate® process as well as potential pitfalls and responsibilities.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Content. Definition. Basic principles. One of the greatest challenges that companies are facing is the continuous development of new products and services. Only with innovations competitiveness can be secured and market share increased. Innovative strength is therefore an important competitive advantage. But, of course, creating innovations is not easy and brings several challenges: The entire process as well as targeted output are characterized by high uncertainty and risks.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Does this sound familiar: A manager calls an employee in and proudly informs them about new challenges, ideas and projects. But first of all, they need a concept, and the employee has to create one. Back at the desk, the employee sits in front of a blank sheet of paper or an empty Word file. What now? Following various analyses (e.g. risk analysis ), concepts are usually created as a starting point for important and large projects, as well as other endeavors.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In order to implement projects in China or in other emerging markets, knowledge of how things work in these cultures is crucial. The choice of project manager for such projects is considered highly crucial. Non-Chinese project managers will face some challenges during the project. They will be managing an international team in a foreign market without direct staffing authority.

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Inloox

JANUARY 31, 2022

Worst practice in 4 steps What is worst and best practice anyway? Perhaps some of you are now wondering what worst and best practice actually is. Let's start with a brief definition of these two terms: Best Practice is mainly used in benchmarking processes. In this context, best practice represents the best realized solution for an issue or a project.

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Inloox

JANUARY 19, 2022

The origin of the Pareto principle The Pareto principle goes back to the Italian Vilfredo Pareto. This scientist and sociologist found out that 80% of the Italian national wealth is owned by about 20% of Italian families. Now you probably ask yourself what the distribution of the Italian national wealth has to do with project management. The American Joseph M.

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Inloox

JANUARY 14, 2022

Multi-project management is nothing new for many organizations. Nevertheless, there are enormous challenges in the simultaneous management of several projects, which have still not been adequately solved - at least that's what many people think. There are also many myths surrounding the topic that make effective and efficient multi-project management difficult.

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Inloox

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are you a micromanager? Are you a micromanager? If some or any of the following statements apply to you, you probably are: The majority of your work time is spent on day-to-day operations. You have been promoted from subject matter expert to manager, but you still have the most expertise in your field within the company. You believe that as soon as you don't take a closer look, everything gets out of hand.

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Inloox

JANUARY 5, 2022

Content. Remote work & leadership. Bigger focus on soft skills. Professionalization of project management & increasing demand for project managers. Agile is here to stay. Value and principle-based perspective. AI, machine learning & automation. Cloud as the standard. Lifelong learning & knowledge management. Sustainability & social responsibility. 1.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We want to thank you for your continued trust in us and will continue to do our best to offer you high quality and informative content on the topics project management, leadership, productivity and more. Our offices will be closed on December 24 and December 31, 2021. Otherwise you can reach our support team via phone or email daily during our usual office hours (9 AM - 5 PM (CET)).

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Inloox

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In 2020 the top positions were dominated by posts on working from home and knowledge management. As the pandemic is far from over, this year's list includes our personal lessons learned from a year of (mostly) working from home. But as we are all still working remotely, it’s more important than ever to stay connected and show appreciation to your fellow team members.

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Inloox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Introduction: The risk catalog The risk catalog - also called risk inventory - can serve as a basis for a risk analysis or the FMEA method. This method also offers many advantages when used on its own. A risk catalog represents a structured compilation of potential project risk events. In addition, you can also enter preventative or reactive measures for risk avoidance in the risk catalog.

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Inloox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Risk analysis with the FMEA method The abbreviation FMEA stands for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. The FMEA method is therefore much more than just a risk management method. It is a much more comprehensive reliability technique and is used, among other things, in the design and development phases of new products. In project management, this tool is mainly used in quality assurance and risk management.

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