Leading Answers

JUNE 9, 2017

April’s theme at ProjectManagement.com where I write a monthly column was “Consulting,” and in this article, I examine the world of Agile Consulting and coaching. Getting Started Personally, I was hesitant to get into agile consulting and coaching. Limiting WIP. Visualizing the work. Minimizing waste.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

This is where IT consulting services come into play. By providing expert advice and guidance, IT consultants help businesses leverage technology to improve performance, drive growth, and achieve success. What are IT Consulting Services? Cloud consulting involves helping businesses migrate to and optimize cloud-based solutions.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Consulting is a dynamic industry that offers exciting opportunities for individuals looking to work with diverse clients and solve complex business problems. In this article, we will explore the crucial skills necessary for success in the consulting field.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

This is a guest article by author Edoardo Binda Zane. We start with 5 steps for how to put a proposal budget together and then Edoardo shares a worked (fictional) example to show you what the budget would look like once it is completed. A proposal budget is similar to a project budget, but with a very different goal.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2024

I’ll be honest: PROSCI is out of my budget so I haven’t taken that course. She’s also the founder of BEE Change, the training firm who have created the training, and she used to work at Simplify Change, a change management consultancy. She is the author of Build, Excite, Equip which is the book that this class is based on.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The problem is that when there’s no agency processes in place, and your team isn’t organized properly, the latter tends to take up a lot of time, and may make up more of your day than is spent on your client-facing projects. Enter the realm of agency processes — an essential way that you can win back your time.

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Wrike

APRIL 22, 2023

As an enterprise consultant, your main goal is to help your clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve their bottom line by delivering high-quality results. In this article, we will explore how you can use project management software to succeed. However, by following these key steps, you can make an informed decision.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

This article is another excursion into this nascent yet fascinating new technology of generative AI and LLMs and the future of knowledge work. Shall we outsource the effort to one of the big consultancies — McBoston? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? TL; DR: Agile Transformation with ChatGPT or McBoston?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It wasn’t until I worked in IT as a project manager that I had a lot of contact with the release management process. My software projects needed releasing, so we had to follow the formal process and engage with the release manager to make sure that the bug fixes and new features got pushed to the production environment in a controlled way.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article continues from the Product Wall introduction article. In this article, we explain the Roadmap section. A roadmap is not: a fixed list of promises that teams need to deliver during the next year so management can base their budget on that and punish the team if they haven't met their roadmap.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A well-developed budget lays a solid foundation for managing costs and ensures that projects are completed within financial constraints. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. While there are more ways to work with AI than can possibly be described in a simple article, we want to provide you with some ideas on how Chatbots, like ChatGPT and Bard, can help you with project origination and planning.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. ” Enhancements: Ask the AI to analyze articles and reference documents for additional risk factors impacting similar industries or regions. Check out IIL’s AI Course!

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. While there are more ways to work with AI than can possibly be described in a simple article, we want to provide you with some ideas on how Chatbots, like ChatGPT and Bard, can help you with project origination and planning.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. This often comes in the form of completing the project on time, within budget, and within scope. Supportive - provide support to project managers in a consultative role. Control is low.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. COO attention = budget. And, they’re going to be business people too.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

One of the reasons for that is scope creep – and that’s what this article is all about. By the way, the answer to that question is: “Yes, let me analyze what the impact will be and bring you a recommendation for what that means for our current budget and timeline.”). What is scope creep? Basically, anything goes.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi February 28, 2024 Project Managers Have One Key Goal: Project Success By integrating risk management into project management processes, project managers can anticipate and respond to potential challenges, increasing the likelihood of project success. We are somewhat familiar with AI algorithms.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In this article, I explore some of the implications and impacts of AI on portfolio management and some key considerations for organisations striving to adopt this transformative technology in that context. It ensures that an organisation’s efforts are efficiently directed towards their most crucial initiatives. Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Finally, please do not fool yourself; sometimes, it is also time to move on. ?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what is a project board, and other names they are known by, who should be there, when to schedule meetings, what to talk about, how to report to this group and lots more so you can make sure it’s working effectively and efficiently. Budget position. Action updates.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In project management, one of the key factors that contributes to the successful completion of a project is a well-structured and comprehensive budget plan. A project budget plan serves as a roadmap for financial control, enabling organizations to allocate resources effectively, monitor expenses, and ensure the project stays on track.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? In this article, I’ll explain project communication management, why it matters, give an overview of the communications process, and some examples of where you might apply it on your own projects. THE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT PROCESS.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This is the first in a series of articles that will explore different ways you can leverage various types of AI to help you save time and improve your outcomes. This article will focus on using AI for performance tracking. AI can automate a lot of the analysis making the whole tracking and reporting process faster and more efficient.

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

The bottom line: Your executive summary can make or break your project In this guide, we’ll decode the process of writing effective executive summaries, from what to include and practical examples you can follow on your next project. This would cause the project to exceed its forecasted budget by $22,000. What is an executive summary?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 8, 2021

The more accurate your estimates, the more likely you’ll keep to your budget and deliver a project on time. It’s how you build a budget by figuring out as best as possible what your project costs will be, including resources and how long you’ll need them for. Project Budget Template for Excel. Why You Need an Estimate Template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2021

This looks at how work is offered to you and what the process is for accepting it. What does IR35 mean for consultant project managers? What does IR35 mean for projects employing consultants? So you might be at risk of losing your consultants totally, if your company is taking the same approach.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Enhanced Project Management Knowledge and Skills The PMP certification process involves an in-depth study of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. I’m an international program management consultant, speaker, and educator with 35 years of experience managing projects, programs, and portfolios in multiple industries.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 18, 2020

This is an ongoing process of continuous improvements, running inspection and adaptation. Secondly, in some organizations, the process of Agile Transformation takes many years, yet still, the results are unsatisfactory. People related to this process might ask themselves: "Why is that? Agile is not designed for us.").

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals. hours, personnel needed, and/or tasks) to ensure that a project can be completed on time and within budget. process, policy, practices, perceptions, etc.)

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

This is a guest article by Paul Pelletier, LL.B., The most obvious are impacts on project success, team performance, budgets and timelines. What is the complaints process? PMP , is a senior executive, corporate lawyer and management consultant specializing in workplace respect. Neutrality isn’t an option.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Visual Project Management is a process that uses the visualization of the project delivery process to drive team behaviors: to collaborate and effectively manage projects to deliver on time. VPM treats project execution as a process, with principles and practices to create repeatable, scalable results. Thanks, Mark!

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Workamajig

AUGUST 6, 2019

Mastering the art of creating a project budget is a crucial skill for any agency. Learn how to create a project budget in our new article. So much of your success as an agency depends on getting the project budget right. Creating the perfect project budget is partly a matter of experience, and partly a matter of process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Six videos covering tools and techniques, the process and more. Look at your project schedule and consider whether you have truly incorporated enough change management activities (and time/budget for those activities) in the plan. RPA is Robotic Process Automation. Recommended Training. Change Management Workshop. $79.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to the PMI Pulse of the Profession® 2023, 14th Edition, organizations that place a high priority on power skills experience more projects that meet their business goals, fewer projects that experience scope creep, and less budget loss in case of project failure. From there, you can work your way to finding the right mix.

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Wrike

JULY 28, 2023

In the competitive world of B2B sales, having a well-defined sales process is crucial for success. This article will explore the stages of a successful B2B sales process and highlight strategies to enhance each stage. By implementing a structured sales process, businesses can maximize their sales potential and increase revenue.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 1, 2021

You are very likely in the process of planning where your company is headed next year. These goals are translated into business unit priorities for each team through estimating planned projects, identifying process changes, and determining the people and resource needs to deliver on the plan. If not, it’s time to get started.

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