The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Veronica Thraen September 20, 2023 In a previous article, I provided three ways to test your readiness for a career in project management when you are looking for a change or just starting your professional career journey. So, what are the next steps once you’ve determined that this is the right career for you?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Projects don’t end with the final deliverable. This is doubly true with construction projects in what’s called post-construction. Finally, we’ll show how using project management software can help with post-construction. Project management software will help make this process more efficient.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned. One of their main responsibilities is to deal with the construction project’s resources and make sure they’re available for each assignment. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts manage schedules and costs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

You’re here because you’re looking for the best way to get CAPM certification (Certified Associate in Project Management – CAPM ®) without having to invest in a load of study guides. Well, you’re in the right place. If you’re short on time, here are our recommendations: Best CAPM prep course: The PM PrepCast for CAPM.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? You’re in the right place! If you hold a PMP ® , PgMP ® , PfMP ® or PMI-PBA ® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years. If you hold a PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , PMI-SP ® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in a three-year cycle.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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Taskque

JUNE 19, 2019

Project management has evolved from few basic principles into a domain of knowledge. Thankfully, many bloggers are helping project managers to stay updated with the latest tools, techniques, methodologies, processes and much more through their blogs. It offers everything a project manager needs.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you looking to change careers or grab hold of the ever-evolving world of project management? As 2024 unfolds, certifications beckon with more promise and potential. This article is a curated list of the top certifications. What Are the Best Project Management Certifications?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2023

Planning for construction projects isn’t enough. It’s essential to verify that the right products were included in the installation. Construction submittals are an integral part of construction project management. These construction submittals primarily involve architects and engineers who oversee that process.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 30, 2021

The construction project manager role is a unique position, though it shares many of the attributes associated with any kind of project manager. If you’re looking for an experienced construction project manager, you need to understand their job. What Does a Construction Project Manager Do?

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When we did our roundup of the 50 best Project Management Blogs in 2017 it quickly became one of our most popular posts. You folks do like reading about project management! So, here then is our list of the 52 best Project Management Blogs for 2019. Yup, that’s right: it’s inflation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Category: Training for students preparing for Project Management Professional ( PMP )® and Certified Associates in Project Management ( CAPM )®: BrainBOK review. BrainBOK is an online, reasonably-priced project management training program and toolkit for students preparing for PMP ® and CAPM ® exams.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 18, 2021

One of my popular blog posts is 40 Reasons PMOs Fail. I highlight 10 of the 40 PMO problems and provide ways to manage them. No project sponsor or project charter for the implementation of the PMO. How to manage: Typically, a senior leader in your organization must make the decision to implement a PMO.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Abstract The perfect certification can propel you toward your goals, whether you’re aiming for a salary boost, a role upgrade, or even a career switch. Check out this recommended list and navigate the most sought-after Project Management Certifications of 2024.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 30, 2022

A program director is an essential position that oversees projects. A program director is a part of the upper-management tier in an organization. They do everything from monitoring the budget to creating community programs to supervising other managers and developing better business practices.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is a Project Management Methodology? A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Project management methodologies help project managers lead team members and manage work, while facilitating team collaboration.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

However, you are not sure that it is the right organization? That understanding would allow for asking the right questions at a later stage, for example, during an initial job interview. What is the size ratio between the product management and engineering teams? Is the organization practicing continuous product discovery?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2022

A project is often considered something purely physical, like construction. The truth is, a project can be any work that has a beginning and an end. To that end, the legal industry has projects, too. Legal project management is well familiar to lawyers, even if they don’t necessarily use that phrase.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

Construction projects must adhere to many codes and regulations. While some regulations are federal, many change depending on the municipality where the project is being done. Before a construction project can be completed, it must pass a building inspection. The first time is before the project begins.

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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. To best evaluate the strongest markets for project managers salary-wise, we also incorporated cost-of-living data into the equation to see just how far a dollar really goes. Not so much.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. Many people work on them, from general contractors overseeing subcontractors to architects and, of course, the project owner. A preconstruction meeting ensures that all those parts are working together on a common goal.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

A product owner is the individual on a scrum team that is responsible for managing the backlog of work and overseeing sprints. They act as the project manager for the scrum team, although the agile community generally doesn’t use that term. Some companies look at the product owner as a tactical, hands-on manager of work.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Abstract Change Management is the discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals to successfully adopt change, which in turn drives organizational success, deliverables, and outcomes. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. AgilePM ® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited.

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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. Mike Griffiths is an experienced project manager, author and consultant who works as a subject matter expert for PMI. 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

AUGUST 12, 2020

Projects are not done by a single person. Project managers are the ones tasked with planning, monitoring and managing the teams, but PM’s can’t manage it all alone. Depending on the size of the organization or project, there can be dozens of employees working to make sure everything is running smoothly.

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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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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re a construction project management company looking to hire a site engineer you’ll need to have a thorough job description to caption the right candidate. They are also responsible for organizing and supervising the construction project. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

The World’s Leading Framework and Certification for Agile Project Management By APMG International July 26, 2023 Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. AgilePM offers a structured and scalable corporate Agile framework based on proven practice.

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Ganttic

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Effective project management is the backbone of successful businesses and initiatives. However, even the most seasoned project managers can find themselves entangled in the web of common pitfalls that hinder progress, derail timelines, and threaten project success. What are the Most Common Project Pitfalls?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

So, we must be aware of them, as we establish our seven priorities for project managers in 2023. And I certainly don’t think that the majority of leaders are prioritizing the needs of their stakeholders when managing projects , nor are they making the hard decisions that they need to. Courageous Leadership.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Abstract Project teams must have a project value mindset. Project management literature is now focusing on how projects create value for customers and stakeholders rather than just deliverables. Kerzner, Ph.D., is Senior Executive Director at the International Institute for Learning, Inc.,

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Here’s the TL;DR: the best PMP exam simulator is the PM Exam Simulator from the team at the Project Management PrepCast. In summary… It won’t come as a surprise to you that using an exam simulator for your Project Management Professional® exam is a key criteria for successful prep and a massive boost to your chances of success.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. The two others are the program management office and the portfolio management office. Filter the view by project, client or customer and add as many columns as you need.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 11, 2021

So Product Ownership is all about setting the right direction for valuable products. They have to be able to create the right ideas for value and be expert at communicating those ideas to the Development Team. Here is a solid list of books to get you started in the right direction. Professional Scrum Team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2021

Here’s the TL;DR: the best PMP exam simulator is the PM Exam Simulator from the team at the Project Management PrepCast. It won’t come as a surprise to you that using an exam simulator for your Project Management Professional® exam is a key criteria for successful prep and a massive boost to your chances of success.

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2021 Software Review PMI Certification 450

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Businesses aren’t projects but they share many commonalities. While businesses run projects, they also have strategies and objectives that must be met. All of these things and more make them a perfect candidate for business project management. Let’s first explore the definition of business project management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

A project needs many pieces to come together in order to achieve its goals and objectives. The people on the team might be your most important resource, but without an effective project leader, they’re just a ship without a rudder. What Is a Project Leader? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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