The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. Human Oversight: The AI is a tool; critical review and adjustments are still essential.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

But in practice, to me that looks like a lot of project documentation, and not a lot of actual doing, so let’s talk about 12 simple ways that you can manage project quality , without it being loads of work or a drama to get right. The ISO 9001 definition is very similar to APM’s, as is the definition in the PMI PMBOK ®.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? If you hold a PMP ® , PgMP ® , PfMP ® or PMI-PBA ® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years. If you hold a PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , PMI-SP ® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in a three-year cycle. You’re in the right place!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. There are a number of project management certification schemes run by professional bodies like PMI and APM. This is the route I took.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. identify items such as benefits and costs).

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. AI and related technologies offer the opportunity to shape-shift the profession. could simplify creating the project schedule and documenting underlying assumptions, constraints, and risks. hours of documentation effort.

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MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Since the Agile Manifesto was written in 2001 by a group of software practitioners, Agile approaches have been taking over the project management scene at a steady pace. Some say Agile is a mindset, not a methodology. Adding to the confusion, there is no shortage of technical papers elaborating on the various methodologies.

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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. As per PMI, there are three types of PMOs: A supportive PMO largely plays a consultative role such as providing templates, imparting training and coaching, and storing lessons learned across projects. PMO Definition.

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used by software engineers and IT professionals for the past sixteen years. The reason for this surge in popularity is quite understandable, the majority of projects benefit when managed using lean concepts promoted by Agile project management methodology.

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Leading Answers

AUGUST 29, 2020

These three trends are: 1) Accelerating rates of technology adoption. This increase in project demand was christened  The Project Economy  by PMI in 2019. Eric Ries documented his lean startup methodology in 2008 as a way for organizations to adapt and experiment with new ideas and perform market tests.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 11, 2022

Also called value analysis, it reviews new or existing products during the design phase of a project and determines how certain substitutions can reduce costs while increasing product value. It’s likely that you’ll need to sketch out these possibilities, create cost estimates and use other technical analyses. Presentation Phase.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 8, 2018

The PMI is currently the most widely used source of professional project management accreditation. To win your coveted CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP, to will need to chalk up enough education Contact Hours. The PMI has deliberately chosen the term ‘contact hours’ It might have chose ‘education hours’ but it did not.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Satya Narayan Dash’s PMI PMBOK Guide 7th Edition Standard – What’s New? You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content. Now, coming to PMI specifically.

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Binfire

APRIL 7, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used in the software development and IT industry for the past sixteen years, but recently it has gained wide acceptance by many number of industries and organizations. But the tide is turning and Agile is gaining wide acceptance as a valid process for many projects.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

Document the interests and motivations of stakeholders in a project. Some team members will likely be competent, diligent and a pleasure to work with. Agile approaches can use the regularly scheduled retrospective workshops to look for improvements and define experiments for the upcoming iteration. Others, not so much.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

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. It might seem like we could let our increasingly agile, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative teams just get on with it. Find her on Twitter.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

You want to embrace Agile as part (or maybe all) of your Project Management practice. Which Agile Certification program should you follow? Classifying the Agile Certification Providers. I have also included the Axelos PRINCE2 Agile qualifications here. Tier 1: Principle Promotors of Agile Project Management.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 22, 2023

Support Diversity and Inclusion (Seek and encourage diversity and inclusion) The benefits of diversity and inclusions are widespread and well documented. The benefits are well documented, and the principles justified. Review job post wording – watch for masculine type language such as “ambitious” and “dominate.”

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 20, 2024

Document Stakeholder Information: Keep detailed records of stakeholders’ contact information, including their roles, responsibilities, time zones, and availability. Best Use: Task assignments, progress tracking, document sharing, and communication within the project team. weekly status updates, monthly stakeholder meetings).

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ProProfs Project Management

JULY 5, 2019

37% of projects fail due to the lack of defined project objectives and milestones. Source: PMI ) Tweet this. 44% of projects fail due to a lack of alignment between business and project objectives. 44% of projects fail due to a lack of alignment between business and project objectives. Source: PMI ) Tweet this.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Sixth Edition was published in 2017 by the Project Management Institute (PMI). New Technology. Maturity of product technology. Figure 1: Major Activities of Waterfall and Agile Models. Agile Model. Projects drive change! PMBOK Guide and Projects.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

The application was delivered on time, on-budget, and with the documented scope. To document requirements you should provide feedback on demonstrations, create and execute meaningful tests, and finally, accept and use the software. Document new risks when they are identified. Document and interrogate all assumptions.

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nTask

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In this article, we attempt to clarify the basic concepts behind Scrum, Kanban, Agile and Waterfall. Comparing Scrum vs Agile is equivalent to comparing apple to fruit. Scrum is one of the Agile frameworks that have taken multiple industries by storm in the last few years. One is a sub-category of the other.

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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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Workamajig

JUNE 14, 2018

I’ll review what PMI says, the latest literature, and cover tips, tactics, and strategies from practicing PMs to make some sense of the PM cycle. Before we dig deeper, let’s quickly review the project life cycle. You'll also review the project for lapses, insights, and positives. Technical projects don’t work that way.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Projects using well-understood solutions and technologies require less rigor. Domain Management Plans describe how the project domains (PMI knowledge areas) will be planned, executed, and monitored. There is a range of options, from predictive to agile. Complex efforts where the cost of change is low may prefer agile.

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Planio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Structure your project deliverables in this way, and they serve as good markers of your progress while providing clear checkpoints to pause, review, and learn. This is dangerous, as studies by the PMI show that 37% of projects fail due to poorly defined objectives and milestones.

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International Institute for Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Even with these powerful tools, only about half of all projects are completed on time, as reported in the PMI Pulse of the Profession.® All required deliverables must be documented. Sequence the activities in a logical order, documenting the interdependencies and timing. ® Multiple factors contribute to these outcomes.

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MPUG

JUNE 5, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Dux Raymond Sy’s Agile Project Management with Microsoft Teams and Planner webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Agile Project Management with Microsoft Teams and Planner. Today’s session is eligible for 1 PMI PDU in the technical category.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 2, 2018

The PMI has titled its 2018 Pulse of the Profession report: Success in Disruptive Times. You can download your copy of Success in Disruptive Times from the PMI’s website. The PMI’s Annual Project Management Survey: The Pulse of the Profession. Terrific Insights from the Annual PMI Project Management Review 2016.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) examination offered by Project Management Institute (PMI) is changing by the end of this year. PMI made this announcement in June of 2019 and has made the new Examination Content Outline (ECO) available for aspiring PMPs. PMI understands the shifts taking place in project management.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

Virtual project teams have become common due to technology advancements, globalization, and the rise of remote work practices. Agile Adaptability Dynamic work environments online, hybrid, and virtual project teams offer flexibility and agility, allowing for rapid adaptation to changing project requirements and market conditions.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Deshalb habe ich bereits 2017 eine erste Umfrage zum Net Promoter Score® des Scaled Agile Framework SAFe ® durchgeführt. Viereinhalb Jahre später habe ich diese Umfrage nun wiederholt: SAFe® hat zwischenzeitlich mehrere Iterationen durchlaufen und mehr agile Praktiker haben Erfahrungen mit diesem Framework gesammelt. Zwischen dem 13.

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Binfire

JANUARY 4, 2018

Another reason for lack of formalization for collaborative PM is the fact that this method was discovered due to new capabilities in technology which was brought to market by social media. Unfortunately, organizations like PMI, have not yet defined what collaborative project management means and what are its requirements.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Drawing from his years leading technology projects at Microsoft, Berkun offers readers field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. If you’re leading technology projects, this is a must-read. PMI: Essentials of Project Management. Cost: Coursera: Agile Development Specialization.

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