The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Backlog A list of tasks, features, or requirements to be addressed by an agile project manager or team and is often associated with Agile methodologies. Baseline An original plan for measuring performance and tracking changes. Business case An organization will develop a document to justify the investment in a project (i.e.,

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Planview

JULY 29, 2021

Effective project budget tracking is essential to ensure that project costs do not spiral out of control — and potentially threaten project success. This informative and easy-to-read article explores the basics of project budget tracking , including best practices and a 7-phase methodology. Estimate Budgets.

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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. The way to avoid this is to estimate costs upfront before the project starts.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

ProjectManager’s interactive Gantt chart organizes tasks, links dependencies, sets priorities, filters for the critical path and sets a baseline to measure planned versus actual effort in real time. Organize the project you select on ProjectManager’s Gantt chart— Learn More! The Project Selection Process.

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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. Boost team performance and productivity Resource management and planning help workload planning. Sounds appealing, right?

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Project estimation is the backbone of proper project planning and execution. Using the right project estimation techniques helps managers predict the time, cost, and resources needed to complete a project. What is parametric estimating? What is parametric estimating?

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

Let’s learn about the whole process while discussing 5 project management steps of a project life cycle. Initiation is the very first phase of project management, and it is all about measuring the value, benefits, and feasibility of the project. Initiating. The processes in this phase are: .

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MPUG

JULY 24, 2023

Introduction Earned value management (EVM) is a Project management methodology that integrates schedule, costs, and scope to measure project performance. Based on planned and actual values, EVM predicts the future and enables PMs to adjust accordingly. So, let us review the basic principles of EVM.

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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. Why is Risk Management in Agile Projects Even a Question?

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

Work breakdown structure (WBS) is a key element for management planning, monitoring, and control of a project or a program scope. Regardless of the chosen life cycle (predictive, iterative, incremental, adaptive, or hybrid), WBS plays a role in almost every project. WBS Definition.

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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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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

Work breakdown structure (WBS) is a key element for management planning, monitoring, and control of a project or a program scope. Regardless of the chosen life cycle (predictive, iterative, incremental, adaptive, or hybrid), WBS plays a role in almost every project. WBS Definition.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

Creating a project charter at the start is crucial to establish unified effort across teams, determine the best action plan , and visualize the project outcome. This is useful for projects of all types and sizes, whether simple or complex. Try Wrike’s work plan template What is a project charter and why do you need one?

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Productivity Land

JUNE 7, 2023

To keep on top of changes At any stage in the project life cycle, there are likely going to be changes- both planned and unplanned- which can complicate things further if not managed properly. thus optimizing communication across multiple teams involved with a particular project or tasks within it.

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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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PM Basics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Controlling the project scope is arguably the most challenging project management activity. That’s how to integrate project scope! Scope creep is a change in the initially planned amount of work. Also, these processes help you to include changes that you agreed with the project owners. What is a Scope Creep?

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

Project Management is a systematic and organized approach to planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of a team to achieve a specific goal. It involves defining the project scope and objectives, creating a detailed plan, and identifying the resources and schedule required to complete the project.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Decomposition is a planning technique that helps you break down big parts of the project scope into smaller, manageable pieces. First, we decompose project outcomes into deliverables. You need to use a Work Breakdown Structure to decompose a project into deliverables. Freelancers resource management plan.

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

Nolan from Harvard University, the research team published the following findings: The assumption that it is possible to plan for very large software projects is a myth. The assumption that it is possible to avoid or ignore late changes in requirements in large projects is wrong and never holds. Project Planning.

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PM Basics

JUNE 5, 2018

Agile Project Management is an approach that combines plan-driven phases with agile ones in one project life cycle. So, for example, you have Initiation and Planning phases done in a plan-driven way. You plan scope, time and costs in terms of iterations. Every project is unique.

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Binfire

APRIL 7, 2017

Nolan from Harvard university, the research team published the following findings: The assumption that it is possible to plan for very large software projects is a myth. The assumption that it is possible to avoid or ignore late changes in requirements in large projects is wrong and never holds. Project Planning.

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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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nTask

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering requirements throughout the project life cycle. Burnout chart is a graphical display of the remaining Estimated Hour vs the Remaining Actual Hour in scrum projects. Proper future planning is possible. Velocity Chart. Burndown Chart.

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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 outlines the steps, tasks, and interactions involved in creating, planning, and implementing campaigns from start to finish. That insight makes for masterful workload planning. What is a workflow? “A

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

In the constantly changing field of project management, it is essential to know and be familiar with the system for value delivery - it is a necessary part of your strategic planning and business success. These knowledge areas are pivotal in the attainment of project objectives and the delivery of value to stakeholders.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

What is a ROM estimate? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Ask yourself this before you read this article. Setting Overall Strategy and Planning With Quality It is highly necessary before the start of a project that an overall strategy is set and documented, which will serve as the basis for further detailed planning. Are you a futurist? The world is getting smarter.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

Resources are the largest contributor to successful project delivery , and project managers spend significant time planning and managing their activities. Both resource and project managers work in tandem to develop resourcing strategies for projects. What is project resource management?

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PM Basics

JANUARY 22, 2019

Let me put this straight: Project planning is a challenging and complex activity. You need to apply knowledge and skills from all aspects of project management. Nevertheless, project planning is a structured and logical process. In this article, I’ll show you a proven workflow. Every step is important.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re a project management pro or just starting, getting your schedule right is key to success. In this article, you’ll discover: Essential elements of a great project schedule. Ready to run your projects smoothly? What is a project schedule? A simple step-by-step method to build your own.

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MPUG

APRIL 15, 2022

The concept is really that the guide to project management body of knowledge typically entailed a breakdown of different aspects or concepts found within leading projects, for example, requirements management, planning, controlling the plan, conducting procurements, et cetera. Estimating has not changed.

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A rough order of magnitude estimate, also known as ROM, is an estimation of a project’s level of effort and cost to complete. ROM estimates take place early in a project life cycle and guide strategy and planning choices. Estimating a ROM is often thought of as an art.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This guide will teach you about proper project cost management to help you create accurate project cost estimates, allocate money where needed, and monitor costs from start to finish. What is project cost management? This process allows a project manager better financial control over a project. Cost control.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

This article is inspired by the webinar featuring Epicflow co-founder Jan Willem Tromp and professor Mario Vanhoucke based on his latest book “The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control”.

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Function Point

MARCH 27, 2023

From tight deadlines, and constant pressure, to a lack of communication between stakeholders, there are a variety of obstacles that can arise throughout the project lifecycle. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 project management challenges faced by agencies and how to overcome them.

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Function Point

MARCH 27, 2023

From tight deadlines, and constant pressure, to a lack of communication between stakeholders, there are a variety of obstacles that can arise throughout the project lifecycle. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 project management challenges faced by agencies and how to overcome them.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

requires making estimates) ? Project Risk Management: A Combined Analytic Hierarchy Process and Decision Tree Approach,” Prasanta Kumar Dey, Cost Engineering , Vol. The Effectiveness of Risk Management: An Analysis of Project Risk Planning Across Industries and Countries,” Ofer Zwikael and Mark Ahn, Risk Analysis , Vol.

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