The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

By Monika Muddamshetty Agile emphasises that self-organizing teams have a greater chance of success. Self-organizing teams collaborate and communicate as a group to drive work forward and decide what to focus on next. Some frameworks discuss how roles like product owner, product manager, and scrum master contribute to making that happen by ensuring the cross-functional team is aligned with the product/project vision and team members work cooperatively to advance in the right direction.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 7, 2023

Welcome to part two of our agency project management series. This time, we’re digging into methodologies to help you figure out which approach is the best fit for your projects and your agency culture. If you missed part one of the series, you can find it here. It’s full of useful information including agency project management challenges (and solutions) as well as the importance of resource management.

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Techno-PM

JUNE 6, 2023

The roles of Scrum Master and Project Manager are often discussed in the context of project management, but they have distinct differences in their approach, responsibilities, and the frameworks they operate within. Understanding these differences is crucial for organizations and individuals looking to effectively manage projects and teams. In this article, we will explore the key distinctions between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager, shedding light on their roles, focuses, and the methodolo

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 4, 2023

I get asked about project success criteria a lot – in fact, it’s one of the most searched terms on this site. So I thought it was about time that I pooled all my resources into one definitive guide to project success criteria. If you’re looking for how to define success criteria, how to document and measure them and what to do after a project finishes, then read on!

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Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 4, 2023

Lose weight and increase agility. That would be a good New Year's resolution for many organizations. In the past year(s), I’ve been in touch with lots of teams and organizations. And although some of them are in good shape, many still suffer from organizational overweight. ⚖️ Interestingly, most of them already pledged to lose “weight” years ago. That was the primary purpose of their Agile transformation.

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Musings on Project Management

JUNE 9, 2023

What to make of chains and funnels? And, if I also stick in anchors, does it help? What I'm actually talking about is conjunctive events, disjunctive events, and anchor bias:Conjunctive events are chains of event for which every link in the chain must be a success or the chain fails. Success of the chain is the product of each link's success metric.

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Leading Agile

JUNE 8, 2023

Mike Cottmeyer debates ChatGPT and sits down with Dave to discuss what it really means to scale Agile. Over the course of the podcast, Mike and Dave explore the difference between Agile principles and practices, cloud migration, and what the Agile industry can learn from the US Air Force’s concept of Agile, Open, and Digital. Want to Listen Instead?

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

In the world of project management, troubled projects can be a source of frustration, stress, and disappointment for both teams and stakeholders. These projects often fail to meet their objectives, experience delays, exceed budgets, or even result in complete failure. While every project is unique, there are common underlying causes that contribute to their troubled state.

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Productivity Land

JUNE 7, 2023

In today’s modern workplace, the traditional hierarchical structure is becoming more and more a thing of the past. As new technologies enable companies to become more agile and adaptable, team working models have had to evolve in order to keep up. But which team working models are best for driving productivity? In this blog post, we’ll explore five research-backed team working models for driving productivity in the workplace.

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

Finance

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2023

There’s one thing that all businesses have in common with project management: money. Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. Budgeting is how those funds are spent. But first, let’s define what a budget is and explore the types of budgets and methods for making a budget. By understanding the budgeting process for business and project management , it’s easier to understand how to make a budget for your company or project.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2023

The Scrum framework has transformed how teams approach complex work by creating an environment where teams use structured collaboration to deliver value sooner and focus on continuous improvement. The framework’s Sprint Retrospective event serves as a pivotal moment for teams to reflect on their progress, identify areas for improvement and plan for enhanced productivity in future sprints.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 9, 2023

THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. WE MAY EARN A COMMISSION IF YOU CLICK A LINK AND MAKE A PURCHASE. IT DOES NOT COST YOU EXTRA. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! In today's fast-paced projects, time is a valuable resource. We often find ourselves struggling to accomplish everything on our to-do lists, leading to stress and burnout. However, by adopting efficient strategies, we can optimize our time and increase productivity.

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Planio

JUNE 5, 2023

The best leaders do more than just plan projects and assign tasks - they inspire their team to do great work by taking the time to build trust and show respect. Unfortunately, being “inspirational” isn’t as clear cut as other project management skills. It’s all too easy to come across as insincere, or worse, like you’re trying to manipulate or persuade your team into doing things they don’t want to (such as working long hours and hitting burnout ).

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 7, 2023

Manufacturing a product or constructing a building is a complicated process, which in turn makes determining the price for that product equally difficult to discern. There are many factors that must be considered, and project managers use a cost breakdown structure to help them determine the cost of that product. Using a cost breakdown is essential to developing a sound cost breakdown analysis and selling that product or delivering the project at a profit.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 9, 2023

Teams are more effective when they leverage automation to become more responsive. For example, by automating recurring tasks that are necessary for a release. Several studies have investigated how (release) automation support organizations in becoming more Agile. Kuusinen et. al. (2018) surveyed decision-makers in a large organization and found that automation reduces manual tasks, but requires a cultural shift to encourage investment in proper developer practices and technologies to support i

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Online PM Courses

JUNE 4, 2023

Why should anyone sponsor and fund a project? It is your Business Case - or Project Proposal - that sets out the answer. The post Project Business Case: How to Create the Perfect Project Proposal appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

By Robin Hornby Collaborative working has become something of a buzzword. Every project would claim it is their intention. But more than good intentions are needed. In this introductory article, Robin defines the terminology and concepts central to the topic, explains the two themes that inspire collaboration, and lays the groundwork for the proposition that stakeholders have responsibilities as well as rights.

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Velociteach

JUNE 5, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Sometimes a project can feel like a three-ringed circus! You are managing the schedule, the budget, and the requirements, and at the same time, you’ve got to consider the stakeholders, team members, and the organization. We are taking a look at the early 20th century traveling circus to see how they kept the circus performing as a “well-oiled machine.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 8, 2023

In Kürze: Kann ChatGPT 4.0 Scrum Master Interviewfragen erstellen? Bisher habe ich getestet, wie ChatGPT Fragen aus dem Scrum Master Interview Guide beantworten würde; siehe unten. Im Januar 2023 hätte ich den nächsten Schritt im Scrum-Master-Interviewprozess, ChatGPT zu einem Interview mit mehreren Teammitgliedern einzugeladen, nicht unternommen. Wenn also die Modelle GPT 3.5 oder 4.0 noch besser werden müssen, um die Hürde des Interviews zu nehmen, wie sieht es dann mit ihrer Fähigkeit aus, ve

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PM Times

JUNE 7, 2023

As we enter a new era of technological advancements, it’s no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI has revolutionized the way we live and work. When it comes to project management, AI is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for businesses looking to boost […] The post Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Project Management?

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. Every year, numerous articles are written that describe new approaches to management and leadership practices. The applications for the new approaches cover all industries and situations. The focus of this paper is to discuss some of the challenges facing the linkage between artificial intelligence (AI), project management, and stakeholder relations management.

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This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

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Velociteach

JUNE 7, 2023

Agile seems like a mystery to many. It has an unfamiliar vocabulary and practices. To outsiders, it feels like an exclusive club. However, when we step back and inspect agile, we see that it follows common, recognizable patterns from our daily lives. Imagine it is Thursday evening. Your family is planning the upcoming weekend. There is a fixed amount of time and many things to do.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

In the fast-paced world of product development, delivering value to customers is the ultimate measure of success. Agile frameworks, such as Scrum , have become increasingly popular due to their ability to promote efficiency, collaboration, and most importantly, value delivery. At the heart of this value-driven approach lies the Product Goal, which acts as a powerful magnet, propelling teams towards the realization of that value.

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MPUG

JUNE 5, 2023

This article will provide an overview of the key concepts and benefits of citizen development, as discussed in the webinar (3 of 3): Driving Digital Transformation in Your Organization. In today’s discussion, we’ll explore the intriguing concept of the Digital Project Management Office (PMO). You may ask, “What is a Digital PMO?” The Digital PMO isn’t a drastic departure from the PMOs we’re accustomed to; it follows similar structural principles, albeit with

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WorkOtter

JUNE 7, 2023

Project management. It is important to be efficient in this if you want to see your business have some success. Luckily for you, PMO (project management office) software is becoming more available for you to utilize. The industry was worth over $6 billion at the end of 2021 and is expected to be worth over $15 billion by the end of the decade. If you are new to this, you may be wondering what types of PMOs are out there.

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

70% of most digital transformation projects fail. Learn how you can quickly improve that success rate. To be successful, digital transformation involves the strategic application of digitalization to improve a business’ entire system of production, procurement, sales, operations, human resources, and financial management. In short, to basically transform the way a company makes money and delivers value to customers.

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