The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Some leaders no longer refer to the process of management of the ‘evolution’ as change management, others still use the process and principles of change as their underpinning management philosophy. That is why agile change and project management approaches are so popular.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Then, we will dive into the topic of Agile PMO, its relevance, and a number of roles that can be played by such a PMO. If it exists, then a number of Project Managers (PMs) can be a part with various roles and responsibilities. With this background, let’s proceed towards the concept of Agile PMO. PMO Definition.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

If you are using agile methodologies, you have other tools available to you to manage changes in requirements because flexing the scope of the project is very much built into the agile way of working. Establish where you are now and how you will handle changes when something else changes – because it will!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

However, those changes should be fully analyzed, documented and incorporated into the project. The term refers to how the project’s requirements or feature list grows over time without proper control. Scope management is the way to deal with that, so let’s talk about how we can use change control protocol to help with it all.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

Why use a Terms of Reference document? A Terms of Reference document is a really versatile document. What is a Terms of Reference document? A Terms of Reference is a short document that sets out the scope, boundaries, resources, objectives and constraints for a particular activity. I’m glad you asked.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. Find her on Twitter.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Outline the steps for implementation Why is agile methodology important in a digital transformation project? Why is agile methodology important in a digital transformation project? This is why the best project management framework to use for a digital transformation initiative is an agile method. Key takeaways.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Search for project management training on Google and you’ll find lots of courses on the topic. Many refer to APMP, MSP, PRINCE2® or even agile project management. Now these things are important.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 12, 2021

Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, with regard to effective Agile Transformation. Habit 5 centers around the highest form of listening, what is referred to as “empathic listening.” Therein lies the nugget of gold that leads us back to effective Agile Transformation.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The Agile Manifesto statement of “Customer Collaboration over Contract Negotiation” is less than helpful when it comes to writing contracts for projects to be worked in an Agile fashion. Contracting for Agile software development projects continues to be a major organizational impediment.

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Planio

JULY 4, 2022

Agile ceremonies are the fuel that keeps your development team moving forward. But what if you’re not entirely comfortable managing and running Agile ceremonies? Agile ceremonies get abandoned when teams stop seeing the value in them. What are Agile ceremonies? A ‘quick-start’ guide to the 5 Agile ceremonies.

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nTask

APRIL 20, 2021

You have probably heard of the term Agile. And if you are in the project management or development industry the word probably means more to you than simply the ability to move quickly. However, following the agile methodology is not simply how you work but also where you work and which environment you work in.

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Leading Agile

JULY 19, 2021

We are at the midway point in our Agile Transformation-focused exploration of Stephen R. I’m sure we’ve all said it in business and even relationships, but how does Covey intend it towards being highly effective and what does it mean to an Agile Transformation? With that, let’s now consider Habit 4 – Think Win/Win.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

If changes are requested, the change control board shows how those changes are managed with the least amount of disruption to the project’s plan. The importance of a change control board to a successful, high-quality project cannot be overstated. What Is a Change Control Board? Business Stakeholders.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Four Common Misconceptions About Agile Transformation In this article, our CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, explores why focusing on practices and culture isn’t the right place to start an Agile Transformation. Next, he talks about how Agile Transformation is an ongoing process and the importance of teaming strategies. Is SAFe Agile?

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Leading Agile

APRIL 30, 2019

There are all sorts of Agile coaches, consultants, and practitioners out there. In this clip, Mike Cottmeyer discusses what type of leader should be at the forefront of your Transformation and why it’s so important to the success of your next Agile initiative. I’m talking about business Agility. Video Transcript.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Let’s apply this by thinking of a team of Agile practitioners working on a software product. Retrospectives and intraspectives in Agile development do exactly that. The importance of taking the time for retrospection comes from one of the 12 core principles of the Agile Manifesto. Retrospectives. Types of Retrospectives.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Through our respective experiences, we have learned just how important it is for the project manager to be able to constantly “navigate” and “adapt” to changes in the project. We have learned the following lessons: an appropriate mindset and posture (whatever the methodology applied (Agile, predictive, etc.)

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

Mike Cottmeyer explores the key attributes in each of the three systems necessary for making a success out of the otherwise complex tax of large scale Agile Transformation. And what we are is we’re a consultancy that’s focused on doing Agile Transformation specifically. Transcript. Like what are the networks of teams?

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Transformation teams need to facilitate deep discussions with not only decision makers, but the end users of AI applications on how the change in technology, process and Human to AI ratio (Farrow, 2022), will operate, and also what choice and control end users have if they disagree with an interpretation done by a machine. References .

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Possessing a toolkit that makes complex project management easier to handle and raises the success rate of the project and its leadership is undoubtedly advantageous. Incorporating models, methods, and artifacts can transform your approach, thus promoting agility, informed decision-making , and effectiveness.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 23, 2017

Change management and communications used to be part of “someone else’s job”. Project managers weren’t hands on with communicating about their project. The sponsor did it, or the change manager, or even the business lead. Grab your copy , and then enter your receipt reference here to get the bonus resource guide.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

A – Project Management Terms Acceptance Criteria The metric by which a project will be measured to determine whether it is successful or not. As the methodology has gained in popularity, agile (with a small “a”) has become a general business approach to support a more flexible working style with quick turn-around.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Imagine leading projects where changes and uncertainties are not setbacks but stepping stones to innovation and success. Adaptive project management equips you with the agility to meet evolving demands and enhances stakeholder satisfaction through timely and relevant deliverables.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Transformation teams need to facilitate deep discussions with not only decision makers, but the end users of AI applications on how the change in technology, process and Human to AI ratio (Farrow, 2022), will operate, and also what choice and control end users have if they disagree with an interpretation done by a machine. References .

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Four Common Misconceptions About Agile Transformation In this article, our CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, explores why focusing on practices and culture isn’t the right place to start an Agile Transformation. Next, he talks about how Agile Transformation is an ongoing process and the importance of teaming strategies. Is SAFe Agile?

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

That was one of my preoccupations for the next few decades and forms a chapter in the reference text 1. Methods have evolved from the earliest “let’s get coding”, through waterfall, fast track, iterative, spiral, prototyping, and agile lifecycles. References [1] Hornby, Robin. And the second?

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 13, 2024

Embrace these techniques to meet and exceed your project management expectations and guarantee project success. Decoding Procurement's Role in Project Management Success Procurement in project management refers to the strategic sourcing and acquisition of goods and services necessary to fulfill the project objectives.

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MPUG

JANUARY 8, 2024

NoEstimates Agile projects are fast and adaptive. Agile practitioners don’t aim to predict the future. The Agile approach to estimation is therefore beautifully simple. Agile estimation will broadly size the project tasks (in time and in cost) and then get on with the project. That is, the correct number of zeros!

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Cadence adjustment optimizes the flow of deliverables and enhances the project's agility and responsiveness to change. Increased Flexibility The project's ability to adapt to changes with agility is due to a framework imbued with flexibility enhancements.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

The term project documentation refers to the project management documents that are created throughout the project life cycle. Project Planning: Project management plan, work breakdown structure, project budget, project schedule, change management plan, scope management plan, risk management plan.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

It also provides mentoring and career development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in project and program management. Change Management Support Supporting the project and program management office and organizational change management efforts is a function.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Lead time, in this case, refers to the time taken for a supplier to have the consignment prepared and set for delivery (supply chain). This is referred to as order lead time. While in project management, it refers to the time allotted to either finishing an individual task or completing the entire team’s projects.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 31, 2020

Listen to the Agile Unplugged Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to Agile Unplugged on: Apple Podcasts. In this week’s episode, LeadingAgile Chief Methodologist, Dennis Stevens, sits down with Mike Cottmeyer to discuss Capability-based organizations, Systems of Delivery vs Systems of Transformation, managing dependencies, and more.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

It refers to a set of methodologies utilized to meet the ever-changing client requirements. Agile projects usually do not have set or fixed scope, making this method extremely adaptive to changes proposed by clients. . This refers to the various schedules and costs defined at the start of a project. Assumption.

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Planio

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What are scope changes? How scope changes can kill projects (without a process in place). Are scope changes and scope creep the same thing? An easy scope change management process (7-steps). Step 1: Educate your team on the concept of scope change. What are scope changes? When are they valid?

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 25, 2019

I’ve even caught a few of the projects in my portfolio going off the rails; however, I’ve always found that, when a project is in trouble, the team needs to return to project management fundamentals. Return to Project Management Fundamentals. From our PM training, the Project Triangle is also referred to as the Triple Constraint.

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