International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

These new projects are strategic in nature, such as innovation, research & development, new product development and strategic planning initiatives. Many of the traditional project management processes, tools, and techniques used in operational projects do not apply to strategic or innovation projects.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Resilience and Risk Management The prevalent global uncertainties highlight the paramount importance of business and societal resilience and proactive risk management in project initiatives.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Resilience and Risk Management: The prevalent global uncertainties highlight the paramount importance of business and societal resilience and proactive risk management in project initiatives.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

It’s certainly something I’ve used: ongoing iterations for development with significant customer involvement in the deliverables at all stages, but managed within a waterfall governance structure and life cycle. AI is already a feature in some project management tools and robotic processing will help automate routine PMO tasks.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Every organization – whether for profit, government, or not-for-profit – needs a viable Business Model. Today, it is often imperative to be capable of innovating Business Models – to change and reconfigure value chains. What Is a Business Model Innovation Definition? What Is a Business Model?

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As Cloud Services revolutionized the creation and management of digital infrastructure, the DVMS-CPD Model will revolutionize how organizations leverage the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and other business systems to manage digital risk, resiliency, and client data privacy. Step 4: Conduct a Risk Assessment. Step 2: Orient.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Business project management is the process by which internal business projects are streamlined and aligned with business strategies and objectives. Compliance Projects A compliance project, as the name suggests, is done to keep a business in compliance with an industry or government regulation or standard.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Though government organizations are not facing a threat of rivalry, one of the biggest challenges is meeting citizens’ requirements and bringing better results with smaller expenses and amount of time. So, let’s see the way top companies consider this process. Microsoft’s Vision of Government’s Digital Transformation Journey .

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Ron Rosenhead

OCTOBER 24, 2016

It covers the very important topic of project governance. Project Governance is often seen as getting in the Way. Good Governance Adds Value. But good governance is not about meddling. And if you see it that way, you risk setting yourself, and your project, above the organization that is paying for it.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

Dispersed teams often have greater diversity than co-located ones which could lead to more creativity and innovation if that diversity is effectively leveraged. While I’m in favor of the first two suggestions, there is always a risk with the third of micro-management or overly heavy governance.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 20, 2018

Managing a distributed project team takes real skill and a definite commitment to putting a governance structure in place that enables success. Delivering Project Success via Good Governance. Governance is nothing more than how a project will be controlled to deliver intended outcomes. What “good” or “effective” work looks like.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having an effective innovation strategy is crucial for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve and unleash their full potential. Organizations that fail to innovate risk falling behind their competitors and losing their market share.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It’s certainly something I’ve used: ongoing iterations for development with significant customer involvement in the deliverables at all stages, but managed within a waterfall governance structure and life cycle. AI is already a feature in some project management tools and robotic processing will help automate routine PMO tasks.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

The Agile project management methodology encourages organizations to empower teams with clear responsibility and authority, so they can work together to autonomously develop ingenious and innovative solutions. Learn how to empower your teams and streamline decision-making processes for successful Agile transformations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

At least, the 1950's were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. Here are some of the main tech innovations that have led to an evolution in the way we manage projects. And less on following rigid processes.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Assessment of threats It draws attention to potential external risks and threats that could negatively impact the project. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact. Which of our processes could we optimize?

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

Definition of the PDCA cycle The initial letters PDCA stand for the four steps in a continuous improvement process (CIP, Kaizen): Plan-Do-Check-Act (Plan-Do-Check-Act). It promotes a methodical approach to problem solving and process improvement, making it a versatile tool that can be used in different industries and project types.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Specialization and Expertise – Consider developing expertise in specific areas of IT such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, enterprise architecture, or IT governance – not particularly project management. Develop technology roadmaps, assess new technologies, and provide guidance on IT strategy and governance.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Some reasons include the following: Control and oversight : Management might want to maintain control and supervision over a Scrum team’s work, ensuring that the team follows established processes and guidelines. Compliance and governance : In some industries, organizations must adhere to strict regulatory and governance requirements.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Minimizing change management creates major risks for deployment, appropriation, and social/human impacts, particularly during organizational changes. Appropriate governance and methodology complete the team. This process aids in diagnosis and better allocation of support efforts.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

A Chief Project Officer can have a significant impact on organizational success: they help organizations achieve their business objectives, drive innovation, and remain competitive in the market. Financial management A solid understanding of financial management principles and budgeting processes is important for a CPO.

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Alan Parker Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The standard covers people, processes, and IT systems by applying a risk management process and gives stakeholders confidence in an organisation's information security measures. By implementing this standard, organisations can identify potential risks to information security and take appropriate measures to mitigate them.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 7, 2024

Once that fear takes hold, organizations and engineering teams mitigate it by adding layers of processes to ensure quality. This results in a development culture where code is only ever added, not changed or removed, to avoid the risk of unintended bugs. WHAT CREATES APPLICATION AGILITY?

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The framework encourages companies to rethink industry boundaries and focus on innovation rather than competition, ultimately leading to the creation of new market space. Raise – They raised the level of innovation and efficiency in the aerospace industry by focusing on rapid prototyping and iterative design processes.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Discover the importance of organizational governance systems, delve into essential project-associated functions, learn how to navigate the project environment, and ensure you are communicating and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

The Scottish Parliament may well have been over budget and delayed, but it was a success in the eyes of the may when the innovative building, designed by Enric Miralles, won the Stirling prize for architecture in 2005. The Scottish Parliament building. Causes of project failure. There are many factors that contribute to project failure.

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Tony Adams

APRIL 20, 2019

How do we plan with certainty when we are working in an disruptive environment that requires rapid, innovative thinking? How does an organisation’s business and innovation context affect the way it approaches project management? Shenhar and Dvir (2007) pose an interesting argument about innovation in a project management context.

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Tony Adams

APRIL 20, 2019

How do we plan with certainty when we are working in an disruptive environment that requires rapid, innovative thinking? How does an organisation’s business and innovation context affect the way it approaches project management? Shenhar and Dvir (2007) pose an interesting argument about innovation in a project management context.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project directors are responsible for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. It’s part of their job to be innovative and integrate those solutions to better project outcomes.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Another way to look at this is that through different types of feedback loops Scrum helps us manage/control risks: Are we taking the wrong steps to solve a problem / build a product? Let's manage this risk by doing the work in small increments. Let's continuously inspect and adap our processes and policies.

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, managing IT processes has become essential for organizations to stay competitive and efficient. Effective IT process management enables businesses to streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall productivity.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Public Sector Project Manager Selection In most government agencies, PMs were seen more so as project monitors rather than project managers. The assignment as a government project monitor was seen as an add-on to one’s normal job. Executive sponsorship was merely eyewash for government agencies.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Understanding and effectively addressing risks is crucial for any business or organization. In order to implement effective mitigation strategies that minimize potential harm and maximize preparedness, it’s important to redefine our understanding of risk and overcome the obstacles that hinder successful implementation.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 19, 2024

Scenarios uncertainty : plan, risk, problem, crisis, and measures. Possible techniques to use are risk checklist, risk response routine, Ishikawa diagram, Monte Carlo simulations, and problem-solving techniques. This book shows that problems creating project failure cannot only be found and solved by risk management only.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

At least, the 1950’s were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. Here are some of the main tech innovations that have led to an evolution in the way we manage projects. Technology. Collaboration tools.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Their primary goals are to automate routine processes, enhance customer experiences, and improve outcomes. [1] Their primary goals are to automate routine processes, enhance customer experiences, and improve outcomes. [1] 2] Effective AI governance is crucial. Leaders don’t know ahead of time what insights the data will reveal.

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