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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

Private Sector Project Manager Selection The birth of modern-day project management is most frequently attributed to the engineering community, mainly aerospace and defense. Client/Stakeholder Collaboration In the early years of growth, the aerospace and defense contractors were marketing- and sales-driven companies.

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Agile: Past, Present, & Future. A Conversation with Agile Trainer, Rubin Jen.

International Institute for Learning

Rubin Jen has been in the project management field for over 23 years, spanning aerospace, engineering, telecom, software development, outsourcing, consulting, not-for-profit and government sectors. He has worked with companies such as Bombardier Aerospace, Celestica, Accenture and the Ontario Government.

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The Agile Project Manager

International Institute for Learning

So, is the answer for everyone to just use Agile methods? It’s easy enough to just pick up the Scrum Guide, obtain a certification and just try doing it. You hear from many in the Agile world – “it’s a mindset shift” This is absolutely true. Introducing IIL’s Agile and Scrum 2023 Online Conference!

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

As an organization, it offers training and certification in project management, and it reports regularly on industry trends. It researches, educates, develops industry standards, publishes a journal, hosts conferences and offers a globally recognized certification. Certification. The organization serves over 2.9

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Process Reduces Agility? Only on De Minimis Projects

Herding Cats

A popular toss off aphrase in some agile circles is process reduces agility. In this domain today, Agile processes are the basis of engineering those systems. The last four are of course replicas of agile guidance. Agile for Aerospace Andrew Buter, Curt Stienstra, Steven H. VanderLeest GLSEC 2008. "A

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How Did I Get Here: A Career Profile of David Lewis, PMP

ProProject Manager

I hold the Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification. Many of the most promising opportunities included requirements or strong preferences for PMP certification. That prompted me to do the required coursework and take the PMP Certification examination. Which credential do you have? your career?

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Strategic Yet Agile: Leading with Innovation

The IIL Blog

Strategic agility enables organizations to pivot swiftly in response to market dynamics and emerging opportunities. Agility entails more than mere flexibility; it encompasses adaptability, responsiveness, and a readiness to embrace change. Pursuing strategic agility demands an understanding of both leading and lagging indicators.