The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. At a PMI® conference I attended later in the 1970s, almost 80% of the papers were presented by engineers or people working for engineering companies. The assignment as a government project monitor was seen as an add-on to one’s normal job.

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MPUG

APRIL 18, 2024

For a deeper dive into defining scope and getting stakeholders on-board, refer to the previous article – Scope Creep: How to Prevent a Major Source of Project Failure. This article provides an overview of the scoping process in four steps. It is incumbent upon you to get your scope right during the definition stage.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will learn more about portfolio roadmaps, and how to build such a roadmap with MS Project software. Provides the foundation or initial basis on which internal and external dependencies are established and evaluated. Portfolio Roadmap Let’s start with the definition of the portfolio roadmap. mpp) file.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Discover the importance of organizational governance systems, delve into essential project-associated functions, learn how to navigate the project environment, and ensure you are communicating and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Customer value or the desired outcomes are established at the start of projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2019

Inside the resource library you can also find: A multi-project report template on a page A project initiation checklist A project organisation chart. If you are a PMI member, you’ll get access to the resources marked Premium as well, so that’s an added bonus. They have: Business case Project brief Project initiation document.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is generally initiated by the customer/client or stakeholders. This is done by performing work during initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing with a keen focus on meeting customer/client outcomes, and managing the schedule, cost, scope and quality the requirements/specifications. of a project.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized department within an organization that standardizes the governance of projects. This article focuses on the concept of a Project Management Office. Project Governance It oversees project governance, ensuring that each aligns with the strategic goals.

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MPUG

JULY 11, 2022

You are likely reading this article because you are part of MPUG community, and you’re aware of a tool called Microsoft Project (MSP). I have written this article to discuss projects and operations. Perhaps this article has satiated your curiosity. This leads to a PMI audit and ultimately the rejection of their application.

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MPUG

JUNE 26, 2020

Most importantly, these solutions have been designed to build integrity and governance into your project plans, thereby providing a solid foundation for significant decision-making that these uncertain times demand. This article will provide a brief overview of some of the widgets currently available. Project Initiation Widget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

At least, the 1950’s were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. Project management has been around since just after World War 2. We wouldn’t have had that use of technology 10 years ago.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Even though each project is unique, we can get in the habit of initiating and managing projects using the same methods time after time. Those are both great ways to start a project, but there are different options you can consider when trying something new and get a fresh take on documenting the initial information for a project.

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The Strategic Project Manager

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This article explores some things that are happening in this growth area, why it exists, and implications for strategy and project management. At the same time, there are lots of professionals who have built careers in large businesses, government, small and medium enterprises, and non-profits.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In a recent ProjectManagement.com article, a well-known industry practitioner posed the statement: “PMOs struggle to deliver value and are often not clear about what that value should be. It has reinforced my perception that PMOs are more about procedures, rules and correctness than about assistance or good governance. By Rubin Jen.

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Moira Alexander

JANUARY 18, 2017

PMI's Pulse of the Profession report shows "only 64 percent of government strategic initiatives ever meet their goals and business intent -- and that government entities waste $101 million for every $1 billion spent on project and programs.". How does this bill impact PM practices within the federal government?

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we will explore the actions PMs can take to manage virtual project teams effectively, addressing common challenges and providing practical insights to enhance collaboration, governance, and performance. Define Roles and Responsibilities Clarifying roles and responsibilities is essential for governance.

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PMO Technical Review Governance Government 52

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

government. Over the years, the significance of EVM has only amplified, becoming an ANSI standard by 1999 and being adopted by various government agencies, including the Department of Defense.[1] 1] At its core, EVM integrates project scope , schedule, and cost elements, offering a holistic perspective of a project’s status.

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2012 Governance Government Transportation 59

MPUG

APRIL 15, 2022

Now, I realize and recognize a lot of us, perhaps, all of us are PMP certified or aspiring to be or at least have worked in some capacity as a project manager or program manager and having knowledge of, or systems that perhaps are in place that are rooted in PMI’s theory as they had put forth throughout the legacy of the PMBOK Guide.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

For More about the Reasons for Project Failure By the way – for more about the many reasons for project failure, I recommend our feature articles: Project Failure – Why it Happens. What Spurred me to Write this Article? If that is not enough, one specific question and series of Q&As spurred me to write this article.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 2, 2018

The PMI has titled its 2018 Pulse of the Profession report: Success in Disruptive Times. You can download your copy of Success in Disruptive Times from the PMI’s website. The PMI’s Annual Project Management Survey: The Pulse of the Profession. Terrific Insights from the Annual PMI Project Management Review 2016.

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2018 Technical Review PMI 2017 65

MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In this article, we will learn about PMOs as organizational structures, about various types of PMOs, and about traditional roles within a PMO. A PMO, like the service providers I mentioned in the example at the beginning of this article, also exists to provide value and insight into project performances. Types of PMOs. Conclusion.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

Dive into this article and uncover the strategies, insights, and actionable steps that will transform the way you manage projects. For example, PMI Infinity is a new technology that leverages advancement in AI. As a critical point in this article, stakeholders and informed decision-making go together.

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Governance Government Influencer Technical Review 40

Henny Portman

DECEMBER 31, 2019

One of them is the Brightline Transformation Compass, a comprehensive system for transformation developed by Behnam Tabrizi, PMI. The three-stage methodology for transformation (inspire, mobilize and shift): Inspiring your organization for change: build your transformation organization with Rapid Response Teams initiated and ready to start.

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2019 Sustainability PMI Agile 71

Ganttic

MARCH 7, 2021

This article will be an introduction to the concert of womenomics. Initiating policies to bring more women to management. According to the PMI , male PMs outnumber women by two to three. She has a blog with articles and resources aimed at helping entrepreneurs get the most out of their business. And how do we do that?

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This article explores what stakeholder management is. According to the PMI (Project Management Institute), stakeholders refer to the people, parties, or organizations that may have an interest in your project. Stakeholder Management According to PMI (Project Management Institute). What Is Stakeholder Management?

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This article aims to provide clarity on the key attributes and applications of Agile and Traditional Project Management methods using simple examples. Source: The Agile Practice Guide, PMI and Agile Alliance. We’ll use a fictitious but realistic journey of a young couple, but let us first clarify key project management terminology.

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MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. The PMO seeks to enhance the practices of execution management, organizational governance, and strategic change leadership. Learning to Walk Before You Start Running. Remember, People + Process = Success.

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PMO Technical Review Governance Government 111

International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This can include: Project Management Institute (PMI ® ) publications. Forms, guidelines, templates, and checklists from published textbooks and journal articles that can affect the execution of projects. Identification of governance and leadership effectiveness. Better understanding of your customers’ needs.

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Aerospace Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 59

Workzone

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Coursera offers a series of specialization courses in project management, such as “Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization” and “Initiating and Planning Projects.”. Lynda.com is a PMI Registered Education Provider and the courses are qualified for professional development units (PDUs).

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Certification PMI Budget Software Review 55

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2017

We worked on every stage of the initiative, from initiation and planning through to all the facets of execution, iterative review and expansion of the program over time with each success. In my past corporate role I was part of a team managing organisational change integrating sustainability throughout the business. That’s interesting.

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Sustainability Lean Construction Engineering 166

Ron Rosenhead

MARCH 15, 2017

The latest PMI Pulse of the Profession Report said: “We are encouraged to see in this year’s Pulse of the Profession® that organizations are making progress—significant progress—as they are experiencing more success with implementing strategic initiatives. PMI Pulse of the Profession 2017. All images taken from PMI Report .

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2017 PMI Influencer Risk Management 113

International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

In this article we will discuss some of the common functions that each role provides so you can choose those that work best for your hybrid project. Provide the initial high-level information about the project. As a facilitator they will: Help teams self-organize and self-govern. Start by thinking about the functions you need.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

And in this guide, I will share everything I have found out, in my longest article ever. Major Project Management organizations with Agile Certification programs These include the PMI and other national and international project management professional associations. Project Management Institute (PMI).

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Wrike

MAY 20, 2021

If you Google ‘why projects fail’ you’ll get several pages of articles and resources, including 5 Reasons Why Project Work Plans Fail and How to Avoid Them here on Wrike. Our How to Make a Risk Management Plan article covers this and includes examples you can refer to. PMI identifies five tools to use: Interviewing.

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Online PM Courses

MAY 7, 2018

Your biggest wins will come from better governance, with little or no extra cost and time overhead. Other Articles You May Like. Your sponsor must win support across the top of your project’s governance structure, and among other senior people who need to be a part of your project process. And what about governance?

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Online PM Courses

AUGUST 6, 2018

In last week’s article , we started to look at the reasons why projects fail. In this week’s article, we’ll look at the second set of causes. If you did not read last week’s article , I recommend you do so first. Because there is a lot to say about each, I have had to split this article into two.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Initially conceived by Frank P. In this article, we outline the key themes that emerge at IIL’s IPM Day 2019. With more than 39 years of experience in the field, his insights, perspectives and advice have been sought by hundreds of companies and government agencies around the world. This year is no different. Benefits and Value.

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2019 Leadership Agile PMO 58

Kiron Bondale

APRIL 17, 2022

And the Commissioner Gordon of your organization is more likely to put you in Arkham Asylum than congratulate you for showing initiative. I decided to pose that question to the members of PMI’s LinkedIn Project, Program and Portfolio Management discussion group. So what prompted this week’s Dark Knight analogy?

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