The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. I have seen many projects derailed because assumptions were never documented or validated. Management Plans The project management plan is created at the beginning of the project and describes how the project will be executed.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. I say, “Bring it on!”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

I first wrote this Vizzlo review in 2016, and this review has been updated to reflect changes in the tool since then. I’m happy with the tools I have thanks. It started the same with Vizzlo : “Dear Elizabeth, we love your blog, please review our software.”. And also for my niche forest school blog, like this one.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 30, 2022

One day your project management status updates might self-destruct. In a parallel universe, some of the key drivers of project management are to communicate, to inform and to develop high performing teams. Given how popular and powerful social media has become, what will this mean for the way we manage projects?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Sometimes projects can seem a bit overwhelming. Not only are you feeling that the project is like a cat you can’t get in the carry case to take the vet, but there are a ton of other complicating factors. Tera Simon spoke about this at the Digital Project Management Summit 2016. So what makes a project complex?

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Wrike

MARCH 15, 2016

Project management has not been immune to technology improvements. It has been intensely impacted, with managers facing changes in teams’ working environment on a yearly, if not quarterly basis. Remote project teams. Tasks are tracked in a project management tool. Better Portfolio Project Management.

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Wrike

JANUARY 5, 2016

2016 is brand new, and now that you’ve started a fresh calendar, you’re probably eager to find exciting events to fill it with. Look no further than our list of top project management conferences for 2016. Boston University’s Project Management in Practice Conference. May 13, Boston, MA.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. How we manage and lead defines the organization. The Kanban board is a primary tool for creating transparency. It was initially designed to manage the flow of parts and inventory in factories. Toyota was a Lean pioneer.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2022

Whether you’re managing a traditional, agile or hybrid project, they all have one thing in common: documentation. Depending on the methodology, project management requires a lot of paperwork, which is why records management is so important. After this quick guide, you’ll be able to better manage any project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 14, 2016

The Inspiring Women in Project Management series is an occasional column that sees me interviewing women who are inspiring and who do inspire others in the world of project management. You hosted a #WomenInAgile session just before Agile 2016. A personal invitation is a powerful tool that we often forget about.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2016

. Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I’m delighted to be partnering with Genius Project today to bring you The 5 Step Expert Guide To Choosing Collaboration Tools.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By Jeff Zircher Project Management Offices (PMOs) play a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are executed successfully within an organization. However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Selecting the Right Tools.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You’re probably here because you’re looking for Microsoft Project for Mac. Unfortunately Microsoft Project, also known as MS Project, wasn’t designed for Mac computers, so it won’t work on any version of Mac OS. How to Get Your Mac Working with MS Project. 1-Click Project Reports.

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Celoxis

OCTOBER 5, 2016

roject management tools obviously have a central role to play in addressing most of these challenges. Today project managers rely on PM tools for planning, task management, resource management, budget management, collaboration and analysis & reporting.

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Binfire

OCTOBER 31, 2017

The market for project management software is rapidly expanding. It seems “work management software” is a better name than project management software for some of these applications. Why do we need project management software? Basic elements of project management software.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

The aerospace engineering sector deals with mostly large and complex projects. So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 11, 2018

I first wrote this Vizzlo review in 2016, and this review has been updated to reflect changes in the tool since then. I’m happy with the tools I have thanks. It started the same with Vizzlo : “Dear Elizabeth, we love your blog, please review our software.”. General Information. Name: Vizzlo. Vendor: Vizzlo. And bought it.

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Project Management Hacks

DECEMBER 30, 2016

A news screen at the gym informed me that there are less than 30 hours left to go in 2016! As I write this entry, I’m currently reading “ Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers ” by Tim Ferriss. This is my most popular blog post of all time.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

These challenges impact project management practices and project managers, spurring much-cited Agile Transformation. My Keynote Presentation is about the development of project management and project managers in the Bosch Group. With Power Tools, the situation is different.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 12, 2020

Some teams that don’t use Agile still do standups because they are a good way to catch up with everyone, especially on fast-moving projects. Our projects at the time were interesting; everyone was communicating and sharing ideas. Constant reviews like this are an essential tool of agile development.

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TrustRadius Project Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

In this article, we provide a comprehensive exploration of leading project management software products, including advice on how to compare products based on key metrics like research frequency and user ratings. A Comparison of the top ten most highly rated project management software. Top Ten Most Highly Rated Products.

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TrustRadius Project Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

In this article, we provide a comprehensive exploration of leading project management software products, including advice on how to compare products based on key metrics like research frequency and user ratings. A Comparison of the top ten most highly rated project management software. Top Ten Most Highly Rated Products.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 27, 2018

Category Leaders and software rankings for the second quarter of 2018 were recently released by GetApp, the influential Gartner review site, and ProjectManager.com has continued its run of ranking in the top five for project management and project portfolio management apps. Try it out today with a free 30-day trial.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 12, 2016

This year I received two emails that changed the way I think about this blog. The first was from a lecturer in Africa who teaches project management to female students. Some part of what we do here might have inspired a new generation of girls to go into project management. For now, 2016 is coming to a close.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Because project management is such a multifaceted role that works with many different stakeholders, we’ve included both PM and non-PM resources. Results Without Authority: Controlling a Project When the Team Doesn’t Report to You by Tom Kendrick. It’s hard enough to lead a project when you’re the boss. You’re not alone.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Failure is an unavoidable part of any project process: it’s the degree of failure that makes the difference. But a systemic collapse will derail the whole project. Sometimes a project reaches too far beyond its means and fails, which is unfortunate, but can also serve as a teaching moment. Stretch Project. The Lesson.

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TrustRadius Project Management

MARCH 21, 2020

Research from Gallup found that the percentage of American employees working from home increased from 39% to 43% between 2012 and 2016. Providing your team with tools that enable them to communicate in real-time, manage their tasks, and schedule and host meetings are critical first steps all organizations can take.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 31, 2023

By Alan Zucker The Milestone-Kanban Schedule (MKS) is a hybrid project scheduling and management technique that combines traditional and agile best practices. The technique is well-suited for simple and complicated projects where the required deliverables are clear, but the time and effort needed to create them are not.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

The success of such “new” methods relies on the fact that Shifting Customer needs are common in today´s marketplace (Graffius, 2016). We can say the Agile methods have well-interpreted the so-called Copernican Revolution in management. How Does Agile Project Management support creative projects? Del Marmol, L.,

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

If you’re using and more importantly sharing MS Project files, there are going to be problems. But those hurdles can be easily cleared if you have a Microsoft Project Viewer. What Is a Microsoft Project Viewer? A dedicated Microsoft Project license. Microsoft Project Server. MS Project Is Expensive.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Alan Zucker August 2, 2023 Software projects have two measures of success. Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. But the project’s real success rests on user adoption. Once, I led a large project. From their perspective, the project was a success.

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MPUG

AUGUST 15, 2022

We are excited to announce that in partnership with author, Sam Huffman, MPUG is giving away a not-to-miss project management resource to all our current and new members! As we’ve been getting ready to share this free gift with you, we sat down with Sam, author of Microsoft Project Do’s and Don’ts. Risk Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

BrainBOK: Project Management Training Online. Project management training has been online for a long time but right now it seems like there are more choices than ever before. Project management training has been online for a long time but right now it seems like there are more choices than ever before.

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Wrike

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Whether you’re brand new to the field or have been at this for a while, you’re not content to rest on your laurels — you want to push yourself to become an even better project manager. 5 technical skills for project managers (and how to improve them). 5 technical skills for project managers (and how to improve them).

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TeamGantt

DECEMBER 20, 2016

How we made online gantt charts better in 2016, and ways to improve your project management tool set in 2017!

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Wrike

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In a world that’s becoming more technology driven, the role of the technical project manager – or TPM, as it’s come to be known – has established itself as a distinct subset of project management. So what exactly separates the technical project manager from a non-technical PM? Let’s dive in! Leadership.

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

And it’s exactly why project management is a continuously growing and high-demand field. . According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project managers work in a variety of industries — from manufacturing or construction to finance or utilities. So… what’s the job of the project manager?

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