The IIL Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Stress and burnout have been recognized as serious project management problems for years, but until recently companies have been reluctant to face the problems head on. Some project managers thrive on stress and seem to avoid burnout. There is risk that burnout can spread to the entire team if not identified and controlled.

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Leading Answers

AUGUST 25, 2020

Project managers generally like plans and estimates so we can forecast when things should be done and how much they may cost. It helps manage client expectations and answer the type of questions they ask, such as " When will it be done? " and " How much will it cost? So then I felt conflicted.

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Digite

AUGUST 14, 2017

Kanban helps identify process bottlenecks, manage workloads, and predict output based on flow capacity. What are the key risks in the adoption and scaling of Kanban to drive enterprise agility? It is a truly a low risk, high impact approach to improving business performance. Can you explain what this “pull” system is?

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Planio

JULY 9, 2020

Redmine is the most popular open source project management tool and issue tracker out there, thanks in large part to it’s dedicated community of users and contributors. Why use an open source project management tool like Redmine? The Ultimate Redmine Setup Guide: How to optimize Redmine for modern project management.

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Meisterplan

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

When people hear the term project portfolio management (PPM), many think that it is a process to manage IT projects and investments. Using project portfolio management principles to manage IT investments has been working well for years. Senior management recommended whatever projects they thought made sense.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

With today’s speed of work and innovation, it’s imperative that your business finds an ideal work management software to streamline projects , optimize workflows , automate tasks , and enhance team productivity without causing burnout. . Wrike and Asana are two of the most popular project management tools on the market today.

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Proofhub

MAY 14, 2018

It completely destroys our health goal: stores huge fat, depleting your energy, lurks in the shadow, more risk of heart stroke, kicking out your concentration, and other undesirable things. The managers and team members across the company take collective responsibility to build a culture through mindfulness and being flexible.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. Scrum is a simple project management framework that facilitates team collaboration on complex product and software development projects.

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Teamweek

APRIL 22, 2021

Strategic Project Management can help you answer these questions. In this article, you’ll learn: What is Strategic Project Management? Strategic Project Management Example Strategic Project Management Benefits Strategic Project Management Vs. Project Management How to Align Projects with Business Strategy?

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Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Risk avoidance and risk reduction activities – Sure, maybe. This product owner manages the backlog, keeping things up to date with the latest product decisions. Here’s a typical backlog showing a combination of features, change requests, bug fixes and a couple of risk reduction activities.   Risks in the Backlog.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Viktor runs training and workshops on a wide variety of topics such as agile team dynamics, product ownership, leadership, and management. I was working as a content manager for Sony Ericsson and had lots of relationships with the local marketing managers across the world and I understood their context well. Any recommendations?

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Research and development, innovation management and new product introduction On the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this process What is remarkable about innovations is their multiple ambivalence. Finally, implications and approaches for project management are also highlighted.

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

The number one thing every project manager needs to level up their skills is experience. A good project management book. While there are tons of fantastic resources online for learning how to be a better project manager (such as this blog!) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (6th edition).

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Project collaboration is the key to happier employees, project managers, businesses, and let’s not forget—customers. In this post, we’ll dive into how you can foster collaboration in project management and increase the chances of project success. But you don’t have to go it alone. There’s a reason we say “teamwork makes the dream work.”

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Teamweek

MARCH 3, 2023

Poor resource management is one of the biggest reasons for project failure. And that’s why we’ve compiled this list of the best project resource management software to help you find one for your specific needs. What are their top resource management features, pros, and cons? Who are they best suited for?

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Teamweek

MARCH 25, 2024

Fun fact — that was the initial bottleneck that led to Toggl becoming a remote company back in 2006! Managing international payroll administration Another key challenge of hiring talent from other countries is figuring out how to pay them. This makes managing pay increasingly complex the more markets you hire in.

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Velociteach

JANUARY 15, 2024

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Discover how project managers leverage their skills to navigate the multifaceted sales role. From the art of securing resources, fostering team alignment, and building client relationships, hear about the pillars of successful project management in a sales-oriented role.

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Wrike

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at all the most popular Jira alternatives , analyzing their cost, capabilities, and commonly cited benefits and challenges. Why you should look for a Jira alternative If you’re hoping to do more with less using a streamlined tech stack, you’ll need a powerful all-in-one work management platform.

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Herding Cats

MAY 7, 2019

This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to estimate software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. Flint, School of Management, Working Paper Series, September 2005.”. Why Monte Carlo Simulations of Project Network can Mislead,” Terry Williams, Project Management Journal 35(3), pp.

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Wrike

APRIL 26, 2023

Founded in 2005, it was one of the first solutions to combine the familiarity of an Excel spreadsheet with the functionality of a work management tool. It was a great option for individuals and companies who relied on spreadsheets daily but needed a more unified system for the project management process. Keen to learn more?

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Resource Guru

JUNE 23, 2023

You’ve arrived at the fifth and final part in our agency project management series, where the time has come to evaluate the best project management tools for agencies, to help you find the right fit for your business. Far too many agencies are still using spreadsheets to manage high-stakes projects. Here’s what to look for: 1.

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Wrike

JULY 26, 2023

For example, Wrike is a purpose-built work management platform that encompasses a wide range of features that support team collaboration , productivity, and efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll compare Wrike vs. Microsoft Project in detail, exploring the benefits and drawbacks of each solution.

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