The IIL Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

By Nicholas Mendez March 13, 2024 Are you ready to take your project management career to the next level? In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, staying competitive and advancing your career in project management requires more than just experience and skills.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2018

But we tried to give you a compass to help you navigate these changing waters throughout the year on our blog. Best Blog Posts on Office Culture from ProjectManager.com. 20 Icebreaker Games to Make Your Next Meeting Fun. Office culture is just a fancy way of saying how to get along with the people in your place of work.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Not sure where to begin?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

I wanted to share some tips from the fabulous women in project management whom I have interviewed on this blog. Can you make these work in your projects and career? Can you make these work in your projects and career? 3: Understand The Strengths of Your Team.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There are several project management certifications that you can get to become a project management professional. Choosing the right certification and training program for your project management career is an important decision. What Is a Project Management Certification?

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 28, 2018

Once in my career, I was lucky enough to work with a true Excel spreadsheet master. Chris could make Excel do anything, except he never used spreadsheets to manage a project. When teams use legacy tools for something like project management, they invite in even more legacy problems. He was a wise man.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2023

These are the situations that separate out the good project managers from the poor, and the true project leaders from the ‘merely competent’ project managers. Will you make the decision yourself and, if you do, how will you communicate it? Decision-making on a project is an act of leadership.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By Sophie Hussey and Georgina Otubela What is ITI and how can it benefit your organisation and support your career development? In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of ITIL 4 and discuss how the ITIL framework has supported their career progression. Why ITIL and what’s in it for you?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

TL; DR: The Scrum Master Salary Report 2024 — How Do You Compare? If you are considering a career decision this year, maybe whether you should join the industry as a junior Scrum Master, move to a new organization, or go independent, you will find the report’s information beneficial. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you looking to change careers or grab hold of the ever-evolving world of project management? With –many paths, selecting the proper project management certification can be your game-changer–the difference between searching for a job and landing that dream position!

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Gantt chart has become a staple of project management. Henry Gantt was an American who worked as a mechanical engineer and management consultant. He’s best remembered for the tool that bears his name and his works in the development of what’s called scientific management. Who Was Henry Gantt?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2019

A project manager’s job is intricately complex, and they’re often paid well due to the difficulty of the position. However, like in any profession, where one lives can play a substantial factor in potential earnings throughout a career. How Much Does a Project Manager Make? Not so much.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I have negotiated going part-time twice in my career: once successfully and once not successfully. In this article I’ll share some tips on how to request part-time hours based on my experience of changing from full-time to part-time work. Looking for advice on how to ask to work remotely? I’ve got you covered.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I was interviewed by Diego Nei for the Brazilian blog, Papo GP (Talking PM – I think I’ve got that right). We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. Hello Elizabeth, thanks for coming, how are you? In brief, how does PRINCE2 work? Well, thank you!

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

What are the project management skills that you really need to focus on today? I hear from project managers every week who aren’t sure what skills they should be building on. The way we do project management has evolved. That’s not to say that project management training is pointless.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Frohnhoefer In today’s competitive job market, professional certifications hold substantial value, particularly in specialized fields like project management. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification stands out as the gold standard, recognized, and respected worldwide.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

For the last four years, I’ve published my annual women in project management blog for ProjectManager.com. Even after all that time, women in project management are still a hidden key to our global and economic sustainability. Related: Advice for Women in Project Management.

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Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

People are gradually becoming more interested in project management as an independent topic and as a possible career. But through this clutter, how easy is it to find the most valuable blog feeds out there? And if you’re not yet familiar with project management, don’t worry!

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

By Steven Briggs April 10, 2024 Introduction As the world of business management continues to evolve, the opportunities and interest in the field has grown exponentially. What Is Business Management? From planning to execution, and marketing to accounting, today there’s a growing demand for business managers in all fields.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2023

You can spend hours reading business books and browsing blogs about teamwork, but sometimes, teamwork quotes from history seem to say more than an entire book ever could. Don’t forget that, while employee motivation is key to success in the workplace, it’s not all you and your team need to succeed. Keeping together is progress.

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Workzone

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Project management is no exception, and there’s tons you can learn and share by browsing project management blogs across the web. It can be nearly impossible to sort through it all, which is why we’ve collected our favorite project management blogs and put them all in one place.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2019

You want to get some professional development time on your calendar. Your manager says there isn’t a lot of money to spend on career development activities. Professional development is all about how you build your skills in your field. The secret password is in your confirmation email!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Many people might consider a program to be just one really large project. A project is a singular effort of defined duration, whereas a program is comprised of a collection of projects. Likewise project managers and program manager are two different roles within an organization, as well, yet they share similar duties.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

By Robert Annis As a business psychologist who started my career in project management on two continents, I find myself at the intersection of two seemingly disparate worlds. On one hand, there’s the structured and methodical realm of project management, where timelines, budgets, and deliverables reign supreme.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Have you ever been a part of a project that just didn’t seem to be going anywhere? If so, then you know how frustrating and even maddening it can be to try to work on something without having a good understanding of what is required. What are project requirements? What are project requirements?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

By Veronica Thraen As a new project manager (PM), getting noticed in the hiring process is not always easy. But how are you supposed to meet these expectations if no one will hire you due to lack of experience? Highlight any projects you’ve been involved in where you’ve used these specific skills.

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Function Point

JULY 4, 2023

In our last blog post we spoke about why your creative agency should have a blog. Now that you are hopefully convinced that it is worthwhile to start producing content online to highlight your expertise, we will present some key success factors that will help you develop a successful blogging strategy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

Every project needs a sponsor. In this article, we’ll look at why that is and how you can work with a project sponsor as a project manager. What is a project sponsor? A project sponsor is someone who champions the project, providing resources and support. What does a project sponsor do?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2018

Presently, the economic climate is ideal for both project managers who are looking to advance in their careers, and for those who have their sights on entering the field. However, these opportunities won’t just fall in your lap. Create a Career Plan. Start by being strategic and having an end goal.

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Prince2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Understandably, we believe that being certified in project management is a sure-fire way to boost your career chances, knowledge of best practice and overall skillset. We’ve pulled together 4 essential attributes you can use to take your PM skills from good to great. Organisation. Communication.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2018

But what habits apply specifically to successful project managers? And that frees up your attention to focus on the other important details on your task list. So, habits amplify how effective you can be and, therefore, how successful your project management practices are.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

, in particular by individuals transitioning from traditional project management roles or those who are contemplating a shift in their career. How Effective Are You at Facilitating Discussions? As a Scrum Master, facilitating discussions to reach a consensus is part of your realm.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Treat your studies like a project and clearly understand the scope of the exam first. There are many ways to test your understanding and gain feedback as you go, so the final exam should be no surprise. Mike Griffiths is an experienced project manager, author and consultant who works as a subject matter expert for PMI.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re interested in a career in construction or looking to fill an open position in your construction management company, there are a lot of entry points. We explain what each is and offer a salary average to see how much you can expect to earn or pay for one of these construction management roles.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s for you, me, and anyone looking to make a career advancement and enhance professional growth. This blog is your roadmap to becoming not just a leader but a great leader through simple, effective leadership strategies. Do you naturally encourage your coworkers? Work on understanding your team’s needs and feelings.

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The Lazy Project Manager

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The following article is the first of four in a series on ‘Project Business’ and is authored by Daniel Bévort. How would you categorize construction, architecture and engineering companies? If you think about it, the construction, architecture and engineering part of it is just about the type of projects they do.

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