The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Activity An activity is the actual, specific task that must be performed in a project, i.e., the tactical level of work. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. identify items such as benefits and costs).

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Developing a mobile application Creating a new software Adding new features, patch fixes and new version releases to an existing software Changing the UX of a software The Project Management Life Cycle As noted above, software project management differs from other types of project management in its deliverables.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2 core principles The 7 core principles in PRINCE2® project management are the ‘guiding obligations’ to ensure that critical areas for success are constantly front of mind. PRINCE2® encourages you to dig into lessons learned all through the project life cycle to help you make better choices.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. If you prefer to watch videos instead of read, skip on to the videos in each section that summarize the article. What is team conflict?

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

On the other hand, the term “project value” has had multiple interpretations based upon the type of project, when in the project life cycle the term is used, and who is using the term. The importance of understanding value appeared several decades ago in articles discussing systems engineering activities.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I was lucky that the internet was still in its infancy at that time, and I didn’t have to learn project management through dubious resources. Today, the internet is full of articles that define the five phases of overall project management as Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling (M&C), and Closing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

Break the project work into chunks. Your PMO might have definitions for each of those to help you define and refine your estimates at the early stages of the project. When to revise the ROM estimate The rough cost estimate is not designed to last for the whole project life cycle. How do you define ROM?

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nTask

AUGUST 2, 2021

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. In this article, we explain the five phases of the project management life cycle. What Is Project Life Cycle?

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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. For example: a project management artifact is the project closure document.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 16, 2020

You can use the book two ways: either as an end-to-end discussion of the tools relevant throughout the project life cycle, or to dip in and out depending on where you are in the project today. It highlights the causes and frustrations related to project failure and which chapters address those points.

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MPUG

APRIL 25, 2022

In my previous article , I discussed the importance of a baseline, and how, without one, a PM doesn’t have a yardstick, per se, to measure with. Project Management presents many tools and techniques for the management of a successful project. In other words, EVM helps you quantify the performance of a project.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It aligns the organization’s governance strategy and structure with the project life cycle and provides project managers with a framework for project management tasks. It also includes support and controlling structure and ensures that project managers complete the project successfully.

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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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MPUG

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

It will be an important topic to know for the upcoming Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, next year. In this article, I hope to provide you with a deeper understanding of these concepts. However, in this article, our focus will be on projects. Finally, the project is closed in the “completing the project” stage.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

In other words, it’s a method to discover the most cost-effective way to execute a project. This is done by defining all the costs, both direct, indirect, intangible and more against the benefits, be they direct, indirect and so forth. This method is used when evaluating two projects. Scoring Models. Opportunity Cost.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 27, 2022

In honor of National Superhero Day on April 28th, this article gives tips on how we can rise to “superhero status” as project managers. Successful projects can make you feel extraordinary, while failed ones can leave you feeling like the villain. First, let’s define what project success really means.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

The desire for a project management framework that sustains deliverability, supports the required cadence, and remains faithful to an adaptable methodology is now within reach. Project deliverables examples include daily tasks, workflows, and processes, and will vary from team to team.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Scrum works within an agile project management framework, though there have been attempts to scale Scrum to fit larger organizations. The term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka. Processes can be defined and improved.

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MPUG

JULY 24, 2023

Air Force defined the criteria for their acquisition projects which included the basic concepts of EVM. When EVM is applied properly and consistently, it takes the guesswork out of estimating project progress and performance. In 1965, the U.S. So, let us review the basic principles of EVM.

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The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 6, 2021

A value-driven resource management is designed to help a business reduce project resource cost , increase billable/strategic utilization, beat market volatility and more. This article would help you understand how a value-driven resource management can become a major game-changer for the PMO and become a profit centre for the business.

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nTask

JANUARY 12, 2022

Project scheduling is a critical part of the project life cycle. It determines if the end results of a project will be achieved within the set timelines. However, project managers often face challenges when they start scheduling their planned work, as it requires careful consideration of various underlying factors.

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

According to the PMBOK guide, which is considered the bible for project managers, project management is scientifically done by managing project documents through 49 processes that are grouped into five project phases. . It is then used to collect requirements from customers and to define the scope. Define Scope .

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

The 7 core principles in PRINCE2 project management are: Continued business justification Learn from experience Defined roles and responsibilities Manage by stages Manage by exception Focus on products Tailor to suit the project environment. Document lessons learned for future projects. Defined roles and responsibilities.

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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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Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

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. In this article, we’ll cover: What is monitoring and controlling in project management? What is the importance of monitoring and controlling in project management?

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Proofhub

MARCH 2, 2021

Agile is essentially a project management approach that includes practices and principles useful during each project life cycle. The shorter development-oriented cycles are known as sprints; the developers focus on improving the service or product during these manufacturing periods. What is Agile Methodology?

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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. It also includes insight into the project life cycle plus analysis, planning, design, and evaluation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

To utilize project resources effectively and ensure that they meet their anticipated performance goals, project managers play the role of both people manager and functional manager. Project resource management techniques address how resources need to be managed while working in different project situations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2019

In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. This is how I like to define conflict: Conflict happens when two or more people disagree and one of them (at least) decides to make an issue of it. What is Team Conflict?

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Resource Guru

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

While the success of a project relies heavily on day-to-day management, the strategic direction and overall vision are just as important. This is where a project owner comes in. They exist to make sure successful project completion doesn’t get lost between teams and tasks. This will motivate them to make it a success.

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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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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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MPUG

AUGUST 21, 2023

When this assessment precedes risk identification and analysis, it can improve project outcomes and foster stakeholder satisfaction. The PMBOK defines risk threshold as “the measure of acceptable variation around an objective that reflects the risk appetite of the organization and stakeholders.”

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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 10, 2022

Risk management can provide overall project savings by avoiding or mitigating threats and/or taking advantage of opportunities. Whereas risk is defined as something that is less than 100% certain. Thought Leadership News : If you could share 3 important pieces of advice for new project leaders, what would they be?

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As I have ongoing opportunities to interact with MS Project practitioners, I’ve realized that this view is not all that well understood. In this article, we will discuss various ways to launch it, formatting options, a plethora of data representations, and other usages of this view. and tapers off towards the end of the project.

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PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

When I googled “software development life cycle definition” I found different variants. All in all, it is a life cycle : “A project life cycle is the series of phases that a project passes through from its start to its completion. Why Do You Need a Project Life Cycle?

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Techno-PM

AUGUST 6, 2021

But the methodology is now making its mark in the field of project management. If you're a project manager, a team leader, or even a regular employee, you need to know the core principles behind lean project management. In this article, learn all you need to know about it in greater detail. Developed by W.

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