The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. And as a project manager, it provides the guardrails and guidelines for how you are going to do your job. So what does go in the project management plan ? In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. Be pragmatic though.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. The project deliverable is a new app. What is an artifact?

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nTask

AUGUST 2, 2021

To make sure that all the processes in a project are carried out perfectly, you must follow the phases of the project management life cycle. Attentiveness to the different stages of the project management life cycle will help you make sure that all the processes are running smoothly and you are on track.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This may be the most straightforward and linear of all the project management methods in this list, as well as the most traditional approach. The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. It’s fast and flexible, unlike waterfall project management.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Much of the focus of project management is obviously on methodologies that keep your project on time and within budget. That’s where project selection comes in. Project selection is all about picking the right project at the right time for your organization. What is Project Selection? Scoring Models.

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MPUG

JULY 24, 2023

EVM concepts were initiated over fifty years ago by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to support their control processes with large defense acquisition programs. Air Force defined the criteria for their acquisition projects which included the basic concepts of EVM. PV is also known as budgeted cost of work scheduled (BCWS).

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

You’ll see their advice and tips throughout the article as we attempt to create more context and practical tips. It refers to the systematic process and sequence of activities that an advertising agency follows to execute advertising campaigns and deliver services to clients. Unsurprisingly, that starts with your processes.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

Project scope is the project manager’s best friend. It’s what we lean on throughout the project life cycle. It keeps us on the straight and narrow all the way to project success. We might think that “oh, I don’t need a project scope, I’ve done thousands of projects like this!”. Deliverables .

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Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

Monitoring and controlling a project is an essential part of any successful project process. It runs alongside the execution phase and plays a key role in ensuring that your project stays on track and that your project team is fully supported.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

The project manager is responsible for coordinating the work of the team, monitoring progress, and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. PM is used in a variety of industries and can be applied to projects of different sizes and complexities.

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Proofhub

MARCH 2, 2021

The Agile methodology helps you break down each component of your project and speed up the process without compromising the quality. According to stats, using an Agile project development approach has been adopted by over 70% of organizations, including startups, and it has shown a 28% higher success rate than the traditional system.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects. Let’s expand that simple answer. Yes, of course, they do. Of course not.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Basically, project management in eCommerce is the foundation that ensures an online store not only launches but also succeeds in the cutthroat digital industry. The article explains the key stages of eCommerce project management and provides tips on implementing it in the best possible way. Might it hint at a new customer need?

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Resource Guru

MARCH 16, 2023

Between project leads, project owners , project managers , and aaalll the other roles on the list, we know—it’s easy to get confused. Team management: The project lead is responsible for managing the project team , assigning tasks, and ensuring that team members are working effectively together.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2017

I’m pleased to be working with Devart, the company behind TMetric, to bring you this sponsored article. The students aren’t project managers but they do have to manage projects, and later in their careers they’ll be handling big budget projects so the need tools that will grow with them and yet be simple to use.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Six Sigma: Define and Measure - an introduction to the Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC cycle for process improvement with a focus on the define and measure phases. Managing Projects with Microsoft Project - a course on how to successfully plan and design your own projects using Microsoft Project, the go-to app for project managers.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Many organizations face similar challenges in ensuring projects deliver tangible value while staying aligned with strategic priorities. In this article, we will dive deep into organizational and project governance and systems in project management. Ready to take your project management efforts to the next level?

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Whether you are a seasoned project manager or just starting out in the field, having a comprehensive glossary of project management terms is essential to your professional growth. This article aims to provide you with just that – a comprehensive guide to project management terminology that every professional should know.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

This is useful for projects of all types and sizes, whether simple or complex. This article explains all you need to know about project charters: what they are and why you need them, essential elements every charter must contain, and different project charter templates to bring your project planning together.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

First, we decompose project outcomes into deliverables. You need to use a Work Breakdown Structure to decompose a project into deliverables. Project life cycle and best practices of the industry and niche will guide your decisions. You can follow this process with me. Budget approval.

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Productivity Land

JUNE 7, 2023

There are a number of reasons why project management software can be so beneficial: 1. To manage work and collaboratively Project management software helps to manage work and collaboratively. It ensures that tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

But when you lose control of it, you delay your project, and additional work requires more budget. As a result, project owners and your boss get frustrated. Control Scope is a set of processes and tools that help you to ensure the scope of work doesn’t change much compared with the initial project plan.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 11, 2024

It's more than just meeting deadlines—it's about aligning your projects with strategic objectives and maximizing their impact, thus supporting the business value creation process through projects. But how exactly can you harness or manage the value-creation process in your projects? What is Value Creation?

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PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Understanding of SDLC can make the whole process more efficient. But there is a real problem here: With so many different frameworks and project management approaches, life cycles are so confusing. That is true.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 31, 2023

Project execution is perhaps the most difficult stage of the project life cycle. And it’s where you’ll discover whether you can react and adapt as a team to push the project forward and over the finish line. Project execution software and tools: What should you use? What could possibly go wrong?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

I look at the world that projects working the project environment that we have, and I know that project delivery involves getting work done through other people. They don’t perhaps understand or believe in the process or the journey and they don’t understand what project management can bring to the table.

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PM Basics

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It’s beyond the scope of this article. Check the ideas from this article. Of the thousands of things you need to learn about project management, there are five that you need to focus on first. Budget, risks, scope, leadership, stakeholders, communications? Tell us about the main phases of a project. So what is it?

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Project-Management.pm

JULY 15, 2017

However, a project just doesn’t function on its own. The process won’t even work unless there is manpower involved, as well as methodologies and standards implemented for projects to be delivered successfully. Project governance is aligned to an organization’s governance and project life cycle.

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Wrike

APRIL 12, 2023

When it comes to managing projects, Scrum and Project Management are the two most commonly utilized approaches. Although both aim to deliver projects successfully, they differ in their processes and methodologies. Areas for improvement are identified and addressed by the Scrum Master alongside the team.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 29, 2024

Coming soon: Custom Fields for bookings and projects Read this article to learn more about the power of Custom Fields Avoid project disruption and delays with our Clash Management engine Insufficient availability will prompt a Booking Clash notification with three options.

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Resource Guru

MAY 9, 2023

Agency resource planning and management processes help you align the right people with available project work. Project success and satisfied clients will naturally follow. Intense workloads with little planning and poor systems and processes can put your team at risk of burnout. Sounds appealing, right? The good news?

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Project value delivery drives to fulfill its intended purpose and deliver tangible value that is aligned with the business strategy, with support from both stakeholders and business leaders. Both contribute to economies of scale, and scaling value creation introduces the value proposition of projects.

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MindGenius

JUNE 21, 2019

From those in the project management office, down to stakeholders and those who work with the project team, knowing the terms that are used within project management and understanding what they mean is important. This article aims to assist with this objective, by explaining 10 project management terms everybody should know.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

But, here's the thing - every expert project manager was once in your shoes. The world of project management might seem intricate, filled with technical jargon and processes that appear complex on the surface. However, with a structured approach, you can move your project team from uncertainty to success.

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Techno-PM

JULY 7, 2023

Completing a project successfully is not just about delivering the agreed products, don’t leave just yet; it's also essential to close out the project effectively. This article highlights why you should work on a proper project closure and outlines the key artifacts used during this phase which (lucky you!)

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

It’s beyond the scope of this article. Tell us about the main phases of a project. Tell us about Project Life Cycle.”. What do you know about project management?”. What does it mean to manage a project?”. What does a project manager do?”. Project Life Cycle (general).

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