The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. A well-developed budget lays a solid foundation for managing costs and ensures that projects are completed within financial constraints. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

The author suggests several tips for leaders to be fair-minded when managing their employees: . How New Managers Can Get Better at Making Decisions. Written by Art Petty, this article proposes 8 tips for managers to become better decision-makers. How to Help Your Managers Engage Their Teams.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

In this article, I’ll give you some tips about how to be aware of the impact of culture on communication at work and how to create an environment that is inclusive. The more nationalities on your project team, the greater the risk of challenges. Read next: Overcoming bias in project management. The basics.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago. Project management trends shape our profession. So what are the emerging trends in project management that are going to shape how you do your job in the future? How project management is evolving. Managing a hybrid team.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we aim to dispel any lingering doubts so that you can confidently decide "To use Definition of Ready or not to use." Readiness is not about the Product Backlog or Sprint Backlog as a whole but about Problem Backlog Items that need to be understood enough and manageable within the Sprint time frame.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Nielsen, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM I have visited many companies over my 20 plus years of project and program management training and consulting. Time and time again, I see organizations are not dealing with risk appropriately. In this article, let’s look at a few ways we can change from risk managing us to us managing the risk.

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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. Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is caused by lack of requirements management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

This is a guest article by Paul Pelletier, LL.B., Bullying can be as harmful in the workplace as it is in schools and other areas of society, causing the well understood personal emotional impacts plus a long list of challenges for project manager and their organizations where it is taking place. Neutrality isn’t an option.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 12, 2023

By Cynthia Snyder Dionisio July 12, 2023 Even though the PMBOK ® Guide – Seventh Edition was released two years ago, there are still many project managers who are wondering how it is structured, and how they can use it. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge is what we call the PMBOK ® Guide.

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Velociteach

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described “ How AI Will Transform Project Management.” I say, “Bring it on!” I look forward to the opportunity.

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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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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The Scrum Guide Reordered 2020 is based on about 95 percent of the text of the Scrum Guide 2020, extending its original structure by adding additional categories, for example, on self-management, commitments, or accountability. Do you want to get this article in your inbox? Coaching, Consulting. Estimating, Sizing.

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Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. Critical decisions are made, and important assumptions, constraints, and risks are revealed. Effectively engaging and managing stakeholder expectations is a key to project success. Both also represent risks and should be documented on the risk register.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. Optimizing resource allocation If project tasks are diverse and need different skill levels, it’s essential to have a system to manage them.

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MPUG

APRIL 29, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Oliver Gildersleeve’s Analogous and Parametric Estimating Schedule Template webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. The new schedule template covers both analogous and parametric estimating features. Kyle: More on Oliver. Oliver: Thank you Kyle.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 16, 2022

Project management is a lot more complicated than relying on the luck of the Irish to ensure people are working on the right priorities at the right time. Luck comes along suddenly and unexpectedly in managing priorities without a project management tool. Project management software is a great way to work smarter, not harder.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Ask any project manager why projects fail, and you’ll get a long list of reasons. In this article, we’ll share 3 easy ways to get stakeholder buy-in for your projects so you can start strong and finish successfully. . Schedule risk is flagged early so project managers can make adjustments before deadlines are missed.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The proposal should be authored by the project manager, though that is not always the case. Sometimes a project manager will come on board a project after the proposal has been approved, and they’ll inherit the document and be expected to carry it out. Resources cost money, and that financial obligation is estimated here.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 1, 2021

Like the Scrum Guide 2020 Reordered, its audiobook version is based on about 95 percent of the text of the Scrum Guide 2020, extending its original structure by adding additional categories, for example, on self-management, commitments, or accountability. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Coaching, Consulting.

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Velociteach

JUNE 7, 2023

This is the classic project management challenge. Progressive Elaboration Progressive elaboration is a standard project management practice. Breaking up the work makes it more manageable and more likely to be accomplished. Story Sizing We use story points to estimate work size and complexity instead of hours.

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The Lazy Project Manager

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

On that basis now is the time for you to ‘do the math’ and work your change portfolio investment out, an example was covered in ‘Challenge 1 – Invest in the right portfolio management’ – so you can reference that if you wish. But again, it is a rough estimate that is needed for this exercise.

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Teamweek

JULY 17, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn about the three types of capacity planning strategies — lag, lead, and match. Reduces risk: The lag strategy can reduce the risk of excess capacity. In conclusion, this strategy suits capacity management in a content marketing agency. As a result, it helps avoid unnecessary expenses.

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Proofhub

JANUARY 4, 2021

As you start your project, you need to take the initiative on the preparatory work, from preparing the scope, estimating the costs, assigning resources, and creating a project timeline, to getting sign-off on the key performance indicators. This helps the project manager ensure that time and resources are used properly.

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MPUG

MARCH 21, 2023

Microsoft Project for the web is a powerful tool for managing projects within an organization, but did you know that it can be further enhanced with the Power Platform? In the previous article of this webinar review, we summarized “Extending Microsoft Project for the web with Power Platform Cloud Solutions.”

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past five years, there have been numerous articles discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), can and will benefit the field of project management. The project management landscape will change significantly. Recognizing the need for AI applications has been discussed in numerous journal articles.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 30, 2018

It certainly is, and all you need to do is follow all the principles of good Project Management, including foreseeing and acting on all threats. These have been among our most popular and heavily-read articles, so I hope you’ll enjoy them. These articles include: How to get Better Project Management Results.

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Herding Cats

AUGUST 27, 2017

There's a recent post titled Four Fallacious Reasons to Estimate. It lists the usual suspects for why those spending the money think they don't have to estimate how much they plan to spend when they'll be done producing the value they've been assigned to produce for that expenditure. Let's look at each one in more detail.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 13, 2022

These feelings are sometimes our reality in the project management world. We dread that next call from our customer, the project management office leader, or a company executive looking for answers or updates on our latest project. We can dread the inevitable fire drills that come with being a project manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

I’ve seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. Lots of senior managers. There is a reason that project management has a code of ethics. Career-limiting because: No one wants to work with the project manager who emails the operational team a closure document and is never seen again.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When I asked my wife about the theme for this article, she rolled her eyes with wonder on how I could geek out so much on project management. In my experience, project leaders do not accurately estimate tasks, they fail to set clear priorities, and do not realistically plan for unexpected but likely changes that always seem to emerge.

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Teamweek

JULY 12, 2023

For agency and consultancy owners, this means balancing your team’s capacity with the amount of work you expect to come in. In this article, you’ll learn how to do capacity planning for your agency to deliver projects on time without overworking your team. Estimate demand. Match resources to demand. So what’s the solution?

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nTask

JULY 7, 2021

There are many tools and techniques in the project management paradigm that help in the planning and coordination of resources and tasks. In this article, we will talk about what a PERT chart is and why the project managers of the organizational paradigm use it so often. Let’s begin. PERT chart. Let us explain. Gantt charts.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Scrum Master helps the Product Owner in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic concerning priorities and scope. Focuses on ever-improving team dynamics and performance and coaches the team in self-management. Supports the team estimation process.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Qualitative risk analysis boosts the chances for project success dramatically. If I were to choose one thing to improve in my project management – it would be it. I honestly believe that this risk analysis in more than enough for small and medium projects. The qualitative risk analysis process is quite simple.

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Epicflow Blog

MAY 19, 2023

Schedule conflicts belong to the typical challenges of managing multiple projects with a shared resource pool. Read the article to learn the main causes of schedule conflicts in project management, and what measures will help you prevent them from happening. Therefore, it’s better to know how to prevent them.

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