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. Time and time again, I see organizations are not dealing with risk appropriately. In this article, let’s look at a few ways we can change from risk managing us to us managing the risk.

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Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 23, 2022

In a presentation I gave to the members of a PMI Chapter on the topic of psychological safety, one of the attendees asked a great question. And when it comes to taking risks, provide the team with a clear understanding of their organization’s risk appetite and help them to define the limits for different types of risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. If you are studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this is the article you need to help you break down and understand the contents of the exam.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2022

In this ‘never normal’ business environment, leaders who are looking for ways to measure success based on outcomes are realizing that project managers are the backbone of their businesses — that without skilled and trained project professionals, projects are at risk of losing the focus and collaboration needed to exceed expectations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) 7 th Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one. But what does it actually mean?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

However, if that isn’t the case, you’ll be looking for free project management templates and training you can use as part of a discussion with your leadership team about why they should really be investing in resources that help you deliver change more effectively! Learn more PMI-ACP PMI-ACP Exam Simulator 4.0

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

How to include project management skills on your CV Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. There’s now a trend towards calling them ‘power skills’ (started, I believe, by PMI) because calling them ‘soft’ makes them seem easy.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Alan Zucker We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Our risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

This article is for you! She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. PMI reports an expected global need for 25 million new project professionals by 2030.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The PMI-RMP® credential is an industry renowned certification, certifying that Risk Management Professionals have the necessary knowledge to apply project risk management knowledge, principles, tools, and techniques. This article will assist you in preparing for the PMI-RMP Exam. The PMI RMP Exam Blueprint.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? In this article we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2020. You’re in the right place! PDU categories. Giving Back PDUs. Maximum Requirements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

PMI says that by 2027 employers will need nearly 88 million people in project-related roles. While PMI is an organization for project managers predicting the importance of their own community and you do want to take their figures in context, I do think they have a point. Project managers are the people who can make that happen.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. Later in this article is an example of an ethical scenario that Jeff Furman found himself in on a project. What is the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This is a guest article by Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, PMI, North America. Project Management Institute (PMI) understands this urgent need. They will know what to do when things don’t exactly go as planned, to manage and mitigate risks. Kickoff from PMI. Free training! Take the course.

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Kiron Bondale

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Project management standards such as the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition state that contingency reserves, which are established to offset the cost or schedule impacts of realized identified risks, are considered part of the project budget and cost baseline. This matches my own experience from the previous two companies I worked for.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 22, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part two of this four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see article one that explains leadership for project managers and outlines the five leadership components covered in the series.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 17, 2016

Mark Langley, President and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI), penned a great article entitled Using Project Management to Reduce Risk. While the article was written for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), it’s a message that all leaders should read. “Leadership is influence. Get a loan.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This year, we participated in the Project Management Institute’s annual PMI Summit, held in Atlanta. In the article, we’d like to share some of the key lessons we learned from these conversations, which we believe would be of importance to all of you as well. What project management method does your organization use predominantly?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2022

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. A good starting point if you want to check out what is available is this free course from PMI. Kickoff from PMI.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In the PMI Business Analysis Practice Standard, business analysis is defined like this: The set of activities performed to identify the business need and recommend relevant solutions; and to elicit, document, and manage requirements. Get in touch and let me know so I can update the article!). What does a business analyst do?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

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.” Leadership Leaders play a critical role and appear at every level in the organization. The “House of Lean” is often used as a metaphor.

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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.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. Risk management process is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, addressing, and controlling risks. So, let’s dive in!

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 15, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part one of a four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. This first article explains how leadership differs from management and outlines five core leadership attributes for managing projects. We use leadership skills to do this.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This article is a curated list of the top certifications. Instills servant leadership qualities, which are essential for creating high-performing teams. Indicative of a leadership role. How do I choose the right risk management certification? Pros & Cons Pros: Enhanced understanding of the Scrum framework.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 8, 2022

When HR policies require functional managers to seek input from the project managers whom their team members worked with, and project managers are required to provide objective feedback into the formal evaluation process, it mostly eliminates these risks. But this is not something I’ve run across frequently.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

From the UK, Susanne Madsen is an internationally recognized project leadership coach, trainer, and consultant. She is the author of The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. In addition to her books, Susanne provides great articles on her website. She also features guest posts on her website.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This is all done in an environment of seven themes: business case, organization, quality, plans, risk, change and progress. The PMI approach has a huge amount of detail that will help you approach your projects in a professional way. PMI regulates the PMP certification. There are also seven values. See on Amazon.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The PMI Talent Triangle is a simple tool that reminds us all about the value of a broad range of professional skills. The most succinct – and possibly best known – articulation of that full range of capabilities is the PMI’s Project Management Talent Triangle. Just a Moment… Who or What is the PMI?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

This article is for you! PMI reports an expected global need for 25 million new project professionals by 2030. A master’s degree is typically specialized in project management and will give you a deep knowledge of areas like risk management, time management and quality management. PMI do accredit some degree programs.

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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. I want to conclude this article by dispelling a common myth about the PMBOK ® Guide and the PMP. For example, the principle label for Value is “Focus on Value”.

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MPUG

AUGUST 21, 2023

Thinking About Risk… Do you thrive in uncertainty? Projects can reflect very different attitudes toward risk management. By gauging the risk appetite of stakeholders, a Project Manager can understand the relative importance of achieving or missing specific project or work stream objectives. Or do you have a Plan B, C, D, and E?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

In this article we’ll talk about the top competencies for project managers and how you can develop your skills. Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking Stakeholder engagement. Leadership. Communication.

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Kiron Bondale

JUNE 9, 2023

During a presentation I delivered today to members of the PMI Nova Scotia chapter on cultivating psychological safety, one of the attendees asked how would she be able to assess whether the team she was going to join was safe prior to joining.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2016

In this video I interview author Penny Pullan about her new book, Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams , which is out this year. We filmed this video in an apartment in Barcelona where we were staying during the PMI Global Congress. This article contains affiliate links.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

According to PMI, 11.4% B Blue Project closed R Red Project is likely to deliver late/over budget A Amber Project has missed some targets but overall end date/budget is not at risk G Green Project on track As you can see, this equates to the acronym BRAG. There’s a significant level of project risk with no plans to address that risk.

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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.” Realistically assess the risks and challenges you would face if you raised the flag.

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