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

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. The ones that hit the papers are often public sector projects because their audits and budgets are more open to scrutiny. The Scottish Parliament went through five iterations of its project plan and suffered a delay of 20 months. billion to £10.9 Failure or success?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Navigating the complexities of modern project management demands a sophisticated comprehension of the Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

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Proofhub

MAY 5, 2021

Being a business owner, a project manager , or a department head is both rewarding and challenging. No matter how many managerial courses you take or how many supervisory tools you utilize, leading people and supervising top-level projects will always present new challenges every morning. The short answer is YES! Sign up today !”

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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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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever come to the end of a project that and wondered what could have been done better? If the project was not successful, are you curious to learn what contributed to the poor result? A project post-mortem may help to answer some of these questions. What is a Post-Mortem in Project Management?

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 13, 2022

Shifting priorities isn’t always a bad thing. Achievement timelines and steps to get there weren’t clear. LiquidPlanner helps you estimate timelines by listing tasks and then applying ranged estimations. Maybe the expected revenue for the first half of the year didn’t meet our goals to continue funding this project.

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MPUG

MAY 1, 2023

In one of the first projects I worked on in the healthcare industry, our project manager (PM), Steve, was brilliant. An outside-the-box thinker, Steve always had creative strategies and solutions for most challenges the project faced. Initially slated to take two years to complete, the project took five.

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 27, 2022

To effectively lead a project to completion, I think we agree that many soft skills are needed to manage a project team and timelines successfully. Being an effective communicator is Job One for the Project Manager. If this is a problem you’re facing, try a project management solution like LiquidPlanner.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 14, 2022

March Madness – that crazy college basketball time of year when 64 teams play for the national championship. The madness emerges as Cinderella teams advance, upsetting highly-ranked and favored teams as they fail to deliver. . Do you ever feel like this same kind of madness is reflected in your project and portfolio management?

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Proofhub

MARCH 31, 2021

Being a business owner, a project manager, or a department head is both rewarding and challenging. No matter how many managerial courses you take or how many supervisory tools you utilize, leading people and supervising top-level projects will always present new challenges every morning. The short answer is yes.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For a good reason – IT projects are believed to be the most challenging to manage, especially when it comes to their resources. . That’s what we’re going to figure out in this article. . Specifics of Information Technology Projects. Are you looking for ways to improve the IT resource management process?

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Wrike

MAY 23, 2023

I joined the team as a QAA engineer in 2010, the first employee in this role. Over the past 12 or so years, we have built a super team of brilliant QAA engineers. The team made a complete audit of everything that could be checked and improved by at least 1%. But he was wrong — Team Sky won in just three. Why “consciously?”

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of organizational strategy, the key elements that make it effective, the steps involved in its formulation, and the challenges that may arise during implementation. By understanding these aspects, businesses can develop a robust strategy that can propel them towards success.

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

Project managers are born communicators. According to some estimates , PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. An executive summary is your secret weapon when it comes to project communication. Why is it so important in project management? The background and context 2.

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Project Management Update Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Project & Portfolio Management. Large-scale change is difficult for any organization, and no less so when it involves growing Agile maturity in project and portfolio management. These days, businesses are taking an in-depth look at their project management methodology and their PMO maturity and finding that both are lagging behind.

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nTask

MARCH 2, 2021

The success of marketing depends on the development of an efficient marketing plan, created via a strategic marketing planning process. The plan is a reflection of the goals , culture, and ability of your marketing team. This article is a step-by-step guide to help you design the perfect marketing planning process. Set a budget.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 23, 2022

Daily routine of a successful project manager How do you uncover the secrets behind success stories? Project managers’ days are action-packed?—?full They follow strict timelines. And what better way to find out than diving into the lives of successful project managers? Keep projects aligned with ProofHub !

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

Project scope is the project manager’s best friend. It’s what we lean on throughout the project life cycle. It keeps us on the straight and narrow all the way to project success. We might think that “oh, I don’t need a project scope, I’ve done thousands of projects like this!”. Project scope definition.

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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. We thought that AI might initially come after simple office jobs. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Build a strong and diverse change management team to lead the effort.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Project scope creep is a common challenge in the world of project management. In order to successfully deliver a project, it is crucial to understand and effectively manage scope creep. It occurs when there is a deviation from the initial project scope.

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The Strategic Project Manager

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What is the difference between project and product management? This post explores the similarities and differences between the two, the competencies required, building teams for each, the comparative life cycles, and strategic impacts. Project and Product Management Functions. Competencies: Personal Strengths and Weaknesses.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

However, developing a strategic plan from scratch can be a daunting and time-consuming task. In this article, we will explore the importance of strategic planning in business and delve into the details of using a business roadmap template effectively. That’s where a business roadmap template comes in handy.

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nTask

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Any number of projects that an organization undertakes has an impact on the organization’s processes and resources. Project management is not simply about the project itself but also establishing any necessary organizational changes. Therefore, as a project manager, you may also have to be a change manager.

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Proofhub

MARCH 23, 2021

4-step Performance Management Cycle For Team Success In 2021 Performance management isn’t dead. Anita Bowness Performance Management and Performance Management Cycle are two terms that are generally associated with ambitious organizations; the ones that seek constant improvement in their team’s performance. They are doing just fine.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

No matter what change initiatives are, they must bring tangible results. In this article, we’ll consider some essential metrics that can be used to assess the fruitfulness of change management efforts. . The approach was developed by Prosci experts [1] based on change practitioners’ survey. Organizational performance.

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Proofhub

JULY 4, 2022

Developing an employee-centric monthly newsletter detailing all the possible investments for various risk profiles can be beneficial for employees, and helps them stay on track of achieving their goals, which drives productivity. This typically involves working on project documentation, developed at the start of the project.

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Wrike

MAY 20, 2023

It involves analyzing the company’s current state, identifying areas of improvement, and developing a plan to achieve the desired future state. The first stage is to assess the current state of the organization by identifying the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Initial project phases play an important role for the success of further project management work. One of the essential activities as part of these phases is developing a work breakdown structure that becomes the basis for other project management documents and processes. . It helps identify project milestones.

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Planview

OCTOBER 7, 2020

   In my career, I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to play a key role in helping a Global 500 company make a positive shift toward a culture focused on portfolios of projects that align with company-wide strategies. My 25-year adventure with the company spanned roles from Project Manager to Sr.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In any software development project, bugs are inevitable. This article will explore the importance of bug tracking, different bug tracking methods, how to choose the right method, implementing bug tracking in your workflow, and measuring its effectiveness. This level of detail can be crucial in effectively resolving the issue.

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Wrike

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this article, we will explore how to implement a maturity model framework, measure progress, overcome challenges, and how to approach future trends. Project management methodologies , such as Agile and Scrum, are approaches that businesses use to plan and execute their projects.

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Wrike

JULY 7, 2023

Drive innovation, by developing eco-friendly products, reducing packaging waste, and finding alternative energy sources. Also, businesses can collaborate with environmental organizations and experts to develop strategies for responsible waste management, water conservation, and biodiversity preservation.

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Workamajig

JANUARY 23, 2020

Project kickoff is one of the most important stages in the lifecycle of a project. Learn how to excel at this stage in this article. Nowhere is this more applicable than at the start of a project. How you start often sets the tone for how the rest of the project unfolds. The start of a project is a strange time.

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Workzone

MAY 24, 2019

According to PMI’s 2018 Pulse of the Profession report , roughly 48% of projects don’t finish within their initially scheduled times. When nearly half of all projects are missing their deadlines, you know this is an issue that cannot be overlooked. Optimistic Planning Creates Unachievable Timelines.

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Resource Guru

AUGUST 18, 2022

What makes a project successful? This is the question every great Project Manager asks themselves when kicking off a new project. Delivering successful projects comes down to one (not so) simple thing: Defining what project success looks like to stakeholders. Ask your client what project success means to them.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to Professional Services Automation (PSA) projects to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. However, embarking on a PSA project requires careful planning, strategic alignment, and adherence to best practices.

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