The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, we’ll dive into the art of supporting team performance within the framework of project management, and we will explore strategies for recognizing hard work, fostering growth, and providing effective feedback. This recognition goes a long way in building a positive atmosphere!

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 17, 2023

Templates are a great way to work consistently and not have to reinvent the wheel each time you need to do repetitive tasks. Our free SWOT analysis template for Word is a method that can be used to evaluate your business environment. Then on top there are also two categories: one for positive and another for negative.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

In this article I’ll share 15 easy ways to develop professionally. In this article I’ll share 15 easy ways to develop professionally. As a team leader, you might watch some YouTube videos on ways to connect with your team during virtual meetings. You want to get some professional development time on your calendar.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The business vision of an organization might change over time, as companies adapt to their business environment and external factors that might affect their ability to achieve their mission. The best way to learn what a vision statement is to look at real life examples. A vision statement almost sounds mystical.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

Good construction cost management will give your company a positive reputation in the industry. Property owners prefer to work with general contractors who are proactive, efficient and accurate with cost estimation and keeping to their budget. Construction costs are one of many metrics that a general contractor has to keep an eye on.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2024

At work the other day, I had a problem. I chatted to a colleague about it and she suggested I talk to someone she knew who was working on a different project. I’m fortunate to work in a collaborative culture, where helping out colleagues is the norm and we all share common reasons for doing what we do at work.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2024

At work the other day, I had a problem. I chatted to a colleague about it and she suggested I talk to someone she knew who was working on a different project. I’m fortunate to work in a collaborative culture, where helping out colleagues is the norm and we all share common reasons for doing what we do at work.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 14, 2023

If there’s one thing that my career as a project manager has taught me, it’s that while the fundamentals of delivering a good project don’t change much, the environment in which we have to do the delivery is constantly changing. Today, the economic landscape seems to change frequently, and not in a necessarily predictable way.

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Proofhub

MARCH 24, 2023

Positive Workplace Have you ever worked for a company where you didn’t feel valued or respected? It can be demoralizing and even impact your performance at work. That’s why building trust and respect in the workplace is crucial for creating a positive work environment. Find the best one for you!”

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

All of your resources need to be in top form to achieve the goals and objectives of your work. Total productive maintenance helps you achieve equipment reliability and keeps your machines always working at their best. Naturally, accomplishing this holistic approach to maintenance requires accurate monitoring of your work.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Project management methodologies help project managers lead team members and manage work, while facilitating team collaboration. Some of them work better on particular industries or projects, so you’ll need to learn about project management methodologies to decide which one works best for you. Waterfall Methodology.

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Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

But through this clutter, how easy is it to find the most valuable blog feeds out there? Project management blogs and resources can be a primary source of knowledge, especially if project management (PM) experts contribute to them. There are plenty of blogs and websites for beginners and PM students.

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Proofhub

JUNE 12, 2023

They include aspects such as inspiring teams, making right choices, taking care of resources, creating clear goals, promoting collaboration, In addition to making sure effective interaction with stakeholders. Emotional Intelligence: They understand team needs, foster a positive environment, and show empathy.

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Scrum.org

MAY 21, 2021

This year was the 20th anniversary of the Agile Manifesto for Software Development, and in many sectors, agile ways of working have long since become the standard. There are also many explanations of what agility really means, but there is agreement on the core meaning: focus on customers and their needs.

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Scrum.org

JULY 14, 2021

Most of the books, podcasts, blog posts, and material that we find online have to do with this question. If you’ve seen Sprint Goals work well with the dozen teams you have experience with, does that mean that all teams will benefit from them? I created a free online app called the Scrum Team Survey. What about Sprint Goals?

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Source: [link] While remote work has always been appealing to the professionals who have never had the opportunity to try it out, some quickly learned that it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. During the COVID-19 crisis, millions of employees worldwide had the opportunity to give remote work a try. This is due to the fact that we?—?or

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Proofhub

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As humans, we tend to be more drawn to environments that are familiar to us. So, why not create an environment that caters to just that? How do we lend a hand to creating an environment that has a unique vibe to it? When we think of “vibe” words like “happy”, “chill”, “good”, and “positive” come to mind.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at why that is and how you can work with a project sponsor as a project manager. You’ll learn tips and techniques for engaging senior leaders in the role so you can build effective working relationships and act as a team. They are accountable for the success (or failure) of the work. During kick off.

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Scrum.org

MAY 5, 2022

Recently, I reread the blog post we published some time ago “ 10 Success Factors To Resolve Zombie Scrum ”. It might even be the number #1 factor to prevent or fix Zombie Scrum in your environment. If only *they* would change their behavior, mindset, and way of working. Critical self-reflection. How zombified are you?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 6, 2022

How Airtable Works. There’s no way to have a general dialogue with the project team. Connectivity is key to productivity in project management. Airtable is one of the many project management software solutions that presents itself as the app to connect your data, workflows and teams. Why seek an alternative project management solution?

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Proofhub

MAY 1, 2023

I strongly believe in the methodology of building a workplace that offers a healthy environment for boosting employee morale at all times. When you work towards keeping your employee’s morale high, they work with full engagement. When you work towards keeping your employee’s morale high, they work with full engagement.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

On the positive side, Basecamp has a simple interface that makes tracking document progress and task management easy for most users, regardless of their familiarity with the software. It’s web-based and has an app, which is also helpful for teams that work off-site or remotely. Pros and Cons of Basecamp. ProjectManager.com.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 19, 2020

Organizations are always looking for ways to improve. You’re sure to find a strategic planning model among them that works for you. A strategic planning model is how an organization takes its strategy and creates a plan to implement it to improve operations and better meet their goals. What is a Strategic Planning Model?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 28, 2021

There is little reference to agile leadership qualities or management in the Scrum Guide 2020: Page 3: Scrum makes visible the relative efficacy of current management, environment, and work techniques, so that improvements can be made. TL; DR: The Lack of Agile Leadership Qualities — When Change Agents Don’t Act as Role Models.

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Teamweek

MARCH 29, 2024

As many as 76% of employees see DEI as a critical factor in choosing who to work for. There are many ways to simplify DEI strategies. One of the most productive DEI tips is creating unbiased, data-driven hiring processes. 77% of Gen Z employees say they prefer to work at companies that share their ethical commitments.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 4, 2024

For some, it translates to fully remote roles while others find their sweet spot in hybrid environments. Creating a strong workplace culture is essential for the success of the hybrid model. Image Source A hybrid workforce is a work model where company employees work both remotely and in a physical office or other designated workplace.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

If you want to have a professional and rewarding relationship with your new boss, then the best way achieve that is to simply do your job to the best of your ability. Make sure that your impression is positive. There are many ways to disseminate information, from standup meetings to more formal meetings. Do Your Job.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 17, 2020

Due to danger of coronavirus spread many organizations decided to switch to the remote work model. At first working from home might seem easy, but without a good approach, it might be difficult to get things done. I have worked many times from home and as Agile Consultants, in QAgile we are all part of a virtual team.

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Teamweek

APRIL 10, 2024

That’s similarity bias — the effect of a shared background, interests, looks, or experiences positively influencing your perception of a person when it might not be entirely justified. Have you ever met someone you had a lot in common with and felt instantly connected? What is similarity bias?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Stakeholder communication: It is simply not enough for an agile product development organization to create great code and ship the resulting product like a clockwork. Keep in mind that many stakeholder egos, their statuses within the organization, their remuneration, and personal agendas are tied one way or another to executing “a plan.”

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

Jennifer said when you’re asking if it’s time to quit that could mean several things: maybe you need a reset, new options, a plan for moving forward or an advocate at work. Think of environment changes in the office, such as a toxic, hostile or stagnant culture—or a bad boss. then it sounds like you’re ready for a change.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

There is one skill that’s helpful in rapidly changing environments, though — learning agility. To prepare for the future of work, employees need to be agile learners. TL;DR — Key Takeaways Learning agility is the ability to pick up new skills and adapt to new situations and environments. What is learning agility?

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You’ve a few case studies, you’ve perhaps even seen agile working effectively at other companies. Additionally, it may not be enough for you to know that agile methods are a logical addition to your toolset at work. The work to estimate effectively requires teams to know a lot about what the task actually is.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 10, 2021

Source: [link] As countries worldwide actively take measures to adjust to the unpredictable spread of COVID-19, numerous businesses are moving (or have moved) to remote working with the idea of protecting the health of their staff. But Was Switching to Remote Work All That Easy? Give ProofHub a try. Yes and no?—?depends

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Proofhub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In the early stages of the coronavirus crisis, 80% of global corporate remote work policies shifted to virtual and mixed forms of team collaboration. Many organizations are embracing the concept of virtual teams, where employees can work remotely and collaborate using various communication technologies. What is Virtual Team Management?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2021

It often gets fulfilled in such a way the Scrum Master becomes Scrum police. In this blog post, I’ll describe the difference between Scrum teaching & preaching, why it matters, and what you can do to improve the situation. As a teacher, Scrum Masters teach and explain the purpose of the Scrum framework as a means to work empirically.

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Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

High flexibility, adaptability and increased communication are just a few of the benefits that have led to significant improvements through the introduction of agile work processes in organizations. What usually started in software development can now be extended to the entire company and thus, change the way people collaborate.

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