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. Suggest process improvements for future projects.” Check out IIL’s AI Course!

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Understanding the PMP® Certification The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a globally recognized credential awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The exam is about answering the questions the PMI way, not how your organization does things. Hi, I’m Ray Frohnhoefer!

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. In this article, I explore these principles to demonstrate that any organization can apply them to improve its “way of working.” These practices are now universal.

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Veronica Thraen September 20, 2023 In a previous article, I provided three ways to test your readiness for a career in project management when you are looking for a change or just starting your professional career journey. Choosing to embark on a career as a project manager could be one of the wisest and timeliest decisions you make.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 12, 2023

I was the Chair for both the Sixth and Seventh Editions, and I wrote this article to help you navigate the layout of the latest edition of the PMBOK ® Guide. There was a big change in the Standard as the content shifted from being focused on Process Groups to project management principles. I’ll start by describing the Standard.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

This is a guest article by Paul Pelletier, LL.B., The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct included as part of the standard for Responsibility the statement: “We report any illegal or unethical conduct.” What is the complaints process? He serves as member of the PMI Ethics Member Advisory Group.

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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. This is the key to handle complex projects successfully.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

There are only a few thousand Portfolio Management Professionals (PfMP ® ) worldwide, according to PMI, making this a truly elite qualification. It is also one of the most difficult certifications to obtain, because a candidate must have a specific experience requirement and they need to follow a meticulous application process.

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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. These are laid out in a research paper from PMI *. Change control or change management is the process of managing unplanned but desired influences on the project. Managing scope starts and ends with a robust change management process.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Additionally, are we aware that with all the focus on agile, processes and tools must also advance in agility to support agile ways of working? In fact, to fill all the project management-related positions anticipated to become available by 2030, PMI’s most recent Talent Gap Report predicts that approximately 2.3

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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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Velociteach

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In this article, I expose some linguistic pitfalls impacting the profession. It has a secondary definition of “creating value through unique products, services, and processes”—a subtle but significant difference. Results are outcomes—better, faster, and cheaper are common ones. Why were “results” dropped and “processes” added?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. I recall a story shared by a project manager who worked on an international consulting project. THE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT PROCESS.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

Wearing multiple hats is a great way to learn all phases of the product development process — and become a more marketable project manager. This could include collaborating with the team to adjust the methodology as needed, implementing a new process, or finding innovative ways of facilitating meetings to increase engagement.

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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. Change Control A formal process of documenting, reviewing, approving, and managing a change to a project’s scope, schedule, budget, or quality parameters.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

In this article, I’ll share 10 expert tips from a range of people about their experiences to help you choose the right higher education goals for you, so you can make the right choice for your career. PMI, for example, has a Global Accreditation Center that reviews and accredits project management courses.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

AI technology will automate repetitive processes, generate insightful program reports, and highlight potential problems before they arise. Eugene is a Strategy and Management Consultant with three decades of Information Technology and Program Execution experience. He received the PMI Fellow award in 2017. Euguene earned an M.S.

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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. In this article, let’s look at a few ways we can change from risk managing us to us managing the risk. PMBOK 5 th Edition, PMI. By Jeffrey S. ©2012, Chapter 11, page 310].

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 27, 2020

Read my 5 Step Expert Guide to Choosing Collaboration Tools before you meet any vendors, and work through that process. Magdalena answered: I have a small consulting business – and we use Freedcamp (like basecamp). Get it on Amazon, from PMI or from your local bookshop. It allows exporting of tasks into Excel.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

By Veronica Thraen As a new project manager (PM), getting noticed in the hiring process is not always easy. Some hiring managers will forego the hard requirement if they know that it’s already in process—and some may even help you get certified once you’re on the job.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

” – Steven Hawking (2017) “Robots will be able to write most books, scripts, and articles by 2025.” Cyndi has over 20 years of experience leading international project teams, consulting, developing courses, and facilitating training. If you aren’t already, start with becoming data literate.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Reimagine the must-have project management skills,” says Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, North America, Project Management Institute (PMI). Six videos covering tools and techniques, the process and more. RPA is Robotic Process Automation. Project management isn’t just about managing spreadsheets and timelines.

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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 17, 2022

As the landscape for project managers has changed, PMI North Carolina is using the annual conference as a spring-board to enhance our members with skills to change their communities and organizations. He has authored six books and over fifty articles about leadership, technology, and fitness. Keith Wilson.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation. This article explains influence, power and how project managers can create empowered teams that tap into the Drive motivators of autonomy, mastery and purpose.

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International Institute for Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

million PMI®-certified project managers. Preparing for the PMP® exam is a rigorous process that starts with providing documentation for education, projects you have worked on, and the hours you have spent leading teams and directing projects. The association with PMI chapters brings greater value for your career.”

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

Each has a “big picture” (see: DA , SAFe ) describing its components with links to detailed knowledge articles. DA defines “process blades” to describe common enterprise capabilities. Disciplined DevOps is the set of process blades enabling the continuous delivery of working software.

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Ron Rosenhead

MARCH 13, 2018

Now I know I may well upset a few people with this articles however here goes…. Should I get PRINCE2/ APM/PMI’ is usually attached to the question. The application of project management seems to have got lost in the process. Finally, I came across an article from Elizabeth Harrin. That is the question….

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this fourth article, Robin investigates the illusive issue of business alignment, an essential step towards a collaborative goal. Our Australian client (I was with an international IT consultancy) had just signed the contract and I was meeting with the plain-spoken sponsor to discuss their quality requirements. Register here.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

Be sure to see article one and two , which explain leadership for project managers, outlines the five leadership roles, and reviews servant leadership. This article examines leadership styles, motivation, and psychological safety – all critical skills for today’s project manager.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. Few organizations invest in the change management capabilities required to support new technologies and business processes. Demonstrating the end-to-end business process should drive planning. Create a map outlining the business process flow.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 8, 2023

If heavy process and RACI, (responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed) is needed, maybe there’s an underlying team/culture issue to be addressed? Don’t let tools and processes dominate, but also don’t ignore the importance of discipline to use Project management tools as primary workflow for the project and engineering teams.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this fifth article, Robin itemizes the obstacles to collaboration that seem to arise naturally in too many corporate structures and how our existing project management solutions are frequently inadequate. I focussed on this important problem in the previous article. Every project would claim it is their intention.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 15, 2023

This first article explains how leadership differs from management and outlines five core leadership attributes for managing projects. Establishing a project vision is not a once-and-done process. Source: This article is a sample from “ PM illustrated: A Visual Learner’s Guide to Project Management.”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. That’s how to become a project manager in a nutshell, but in this article I’ll explain three routes to entering the profession and share the stories from 5 people who chose project management as their career.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

And because if you are in a consultancy or service business and customers keep asking for work that you agree to without being paid for it, you’ll go out of business. You will not revise and standardize your processes. They aren’t always up-to-date with the latest processes and practices. Not doing lessons learned.

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