The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Alan Zucker We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Our risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Changes in project risks are inevitable. As a project progresses, the probability and impact of current risks change, new risks emerge, and residual risks may increase or decrease. What tools and techniques can project managers use for controlling risks and getting the results they are looking for?

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many projects risk failure during the closure phase due to overlooked details, miscommunication, teams disbanding too early, or simply the rush to finish. Imagine steering your project to a successful close, with every stakeholder satisfied and every team member proud of the collective achievement. Victory is yours for the taking!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. You should look at what happened on past projects because that helps mitigate risk on your current project. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile ® allows for agile frameworks.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 20, 2018

Some project managers start their projects with a strong focus on risk management. In this article, I am providing questions that can help you in monitoring project risks and as a result, achieve better results. Other project managers start out strong and stick with their risk management. What risks should be closed?

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Thoughtlessly making assumptions or ignoring risks can lead to critical problems.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 27, 2018

In this article, we will look at how to conduct a risk audit to evaluate the effectiveness of your risk management. Additionally, we'll also talk about how to be more forward thinking through risk reviews. Good Risk Management fosters vigilance in times of calm and instills discipline in times of crisis.”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. Gate reviews, or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, and also part of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap in the Governance module. Risk management.

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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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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? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

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MPUG

APRIL 26, 2021

Let’s consider the following scenario based true events which occurred within an organization I worked closely with recently. Risks were identified, then qualified, and risk responses planned. For implementation of these risk responses, a number of actions were needed. What is Enterprise Risk Management?

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In this article, let's examine why the new PMI® Standards matter and what to look for in your PMI-RMP® training. Simply put, PMI® did not use the Standard for Project Risk Management (2009) or the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition (2017) to validate the exam. Why Take the Risk? In December 2021, PMI® conducted a pilot of the new exam.

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Productivity Land

JULY 17, 2023

However, navigating uncertainties requires effective risk management. In this article, we will delve into the world of agile risk management, exploring strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in projects. Understanding Agile Risks In the dynamic realm of agile projects, risks can manifest in various forms.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Let's look at the PMI-RMP Pilot Exam process, what's different in the exam, the Pilot Exam Content Outline, and how to apply. Second, you will receive a 20% rebate (approximately 6 weeks after the close of the pilot). Related article: The Practice Standard for Project Risk Management. Table Of Contents.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Now it’s time to handover the work because the project is closing. If you’ve ever ended up on a project where the work never seems to end… and the changes keep coming in… and even though it is technically closed people still come to you for help… then this is for you! It is a record of the project management process.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I got introduced to formal project management processes through Rational Unified Process (RUP) in the year 2000. While learning RUP, I learned about project management processes, project lifecycle, and phases. There is a fundamental difference between process groups and phases. Five Process Groups of Project Management.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 8, 2024

Scrum's approach, characterized by close stakeholder involvement and iterative development, naturally facilitates the adoption of new behaviors and processes. In Scrum, changes are incremental, which helps in mitigating this risk. Regular feedback loops ensure that changes align with user needs and the envisioned future state.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

See our article What is Iterative, Incremental Delivery? In this article, we'll explore - and debunk! Explanation: Software development is an evolving process. Explanation: Incremental updates keep clients engaged throughout the development process, allowing them to see real progress and provide feedback.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

They might also advise the project manager on how best to do particular project management techniques like communication management , risk management , quality management and change management. If the project can no longer meet its goals, the function could even recommend that the project is closed. Do you need an assurance committee?

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Wrike

JANUARY 30, 2024

A freezing winter or a long drought could wipe out all of your produce, while a longtime wholesale buyer may abruptly close or choose to do business with a competing farm. For ambitious companies, the solution lies in process improvement, a method of bettering your processes and aligning them with your business growth strategy.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Harvard Business Review published an article this week about how boards can prepare for unexpected calamities such as pandemics, natural disasters or cyber-attacks. Boards are often actively involved in the succession planning process for leadership positions, helping to cue up the best candidates for key leadership roles.

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 7, 2016

Are you a project manager who focuses on gaining control of your project risks? Some project managers start their projects with a strong focus on risk management. When problems occur, they turn to their risk response plan. They run toward their risk management tools and techniques to aid them. What risks should be closed?

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

In simple terms, the Project Management process is the art of managing all components of a project from starting to closure using a structured scientific methodology. Let’s learn about the whole process while discussing 5 project management steps of a project life cycle. The processes in this phase are: . Initiating.

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Wrike

JULY 24, 2023

Understanding the Importance of Project Closeout Project closeout can be defined as the process of finalizing all activities and tasks associated with a project. It involves completing the remaining work, conducting a thorough review of project performance, and formally closing the project by satisfying all contractual obligations.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Here’s the most important thing you need to take from this article. Risk identification is not a rigid process that you follow step-by-step. Instead, good risk identification comes from communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders. What is Risk Identification? Instead, transform them into risks.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Stakeholder management is a set of processes and tools where you identify, understand, and engage with your stakeholders, to manage their expectations, needs and feelings. This article explores what stakeholder management is. PMI’s PMBOK Guide Processes Real World Activities 13.1 Are there any mandatory processes?

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Project Risk Coach

JULY 18, 2022

In this article, I will present five questions that I answer with new team members in the onboarding process. Take ownership of the onboarding process and ensure that the key questions are answered up front. What are the project’s greatest risks? The new team member may be able to reduce the risks dramatically.

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Software Review Risk Management Risk Closing 221

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.” Good” could be: The buttons are green The process takes less than 3 seconds Latency is 0.1 Good” then becomes your success criteria or quality measures.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In this article, we’ll look at how to plan and execute a handover to a colleague. I have a full article on that too, with templates, so be sure to check it out! If your project is closing, read my guide to how to handover a project at closure instead. The process is pretty much the same.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn the top 5 key considerations and knowledge areas under which the main criteria for managing a project portfolio can be grouped. Consideration #2: Managing complex risk is all about balance. Portfolio management has a strong relationship with risk. Balance of internal vs. external projects.

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Technical Review Risk Management Governance Government 355

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

It’s helpful to have a decision-making process or framework to guide you, especially when faced with complex problems that require additional info from others. In this article, I will provide more detail on a framework for making better decisions in an effective, rational and ethical way. Don’t skimp on this step!

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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. Risks and issues. Of course, the project manager should attend too.

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Proofhub

MARCH 23, 2023

How to Simplify Your Work Process The world is moving toward automation at a fast pace. Learning how to delegate can help you simplify your work process and get more done in less time. Delegation is the process of assigning responsibility for a task or project to another person. Delegation can be a powerful tool for managers.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! How is risk managed in Scrum? Scrum is all about risk management. Different types of risks.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Acting on User Feedback and Validating Value : Failing to incorporate user feedback into the development process is another significant oversight. © 2024 wowefy.com

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Deliverables can be both the result of the project itself, but also the results of the process of the project, such as the project plan , reports or other documents. Closing: Projects are temporary endeavors, so they eventually come to an end and need to be formally closed. Projects are made up of deadlines.

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