The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

When planning for your projects, define the term risk and determine how you will identify and manage both threats and opportunities. Include your definitions and processes in your risk management plan. Keep in mind - identifying opportunities is an iterative process. The strategies for opportunities include: Exploit.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

At that time, our organization was a certified CMM Level 3 company, and we were already using our homegrown project management methodology based on CMM L3 processes. Our charter was to improve existing processes and build new processes for L4 and L5. Project governance is an oversight and controlling function.

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ProProfs Project Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Moreover, with all the data at hand, you can look forward to nailing future projects. . What can be the consequences of poor project evaluation? . According to Saaslist , Project management challenges like poor project evaluation process cost businesses $109 million for every $1 billion invested in a project. .

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Our free marketing plan template gives you a place to define your strategy and how you intend to implement it over the month, quarter or year. See your plan on our kanban board, which visualizes the workflow and gives marketing managers visibility into their team’s process. Marketing Plan Template. Marketing Budget Template.

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Wrike

APRIL 5, 2024

With these challenges in mind, in this guide, we share five strategies for effective project coordination to keep budgets on track, projects within scope, and your teams onside. But if you’re already in the midst of a project, it’s not going to help you bring that project to a successful conclusion. Here goes!

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

It refers to the systematic process and sequence of activities that an advertising agency follows to execute advertising campaigns and deliver services to clients. And last but not least, even if it’s the same type of agency, they may still vary depending on the agency’s strategy. Unsurprisingly, that starts with your processes.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 20, 2018

And co-creation is a process where brands and consumers work together to create better ideas, products and services. This process is necessary for companies to grow and scale, as well as launch new brands, divisions, products and services. Repeat the Process: Do this as many times as necessary to achieve a final blueprint.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Adaptive project management is a vital strategy in a world where project landscapes are shifting. This method is essential for anyone who aims to navigate the complexities of projects where changes occur at lightning speed.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 8, 2023

This time, we’re going to show you a nine-step agency project management process , including tips on how to best document each stage. Efficient resource utilization: Clear project management processes help agencies optimize resource allocation , ensuring that the right skills are assigned to the right projects.

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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 are the types of resources used in projects?

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ecommerce project management entails the systematic strategy of planning, organizing, coordinating, and regulating the numerous activities involved in building and running a store online. Best Practices in eCommerce Project Management Following the set process may not be enough.

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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. Managing Projects with Microsoft Project - a course on how to successfully plan and design your own projects using Microsoft Project, the go-to app for project managers.

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iZenBridge

MAY 20, 2021

Directing the project as identified with the tasks, knowledge, and skills specific in the Project Management Professional Examination Content Outline. If you are doing at least three or four tasks in People and Process domains and at least one task in Business Environment domain, you are eligible for this PMP exam.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 31, 2023

Project execution is perhaps the most difficult stage of the project life cycle. And it’s where you’ll discover whether you can react and adapt as a team to push the project forward and over the finish line. Project execution software and tools: What should you use? What could possibly go wrong?

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Strategic alignment: How well the project benefits aligns with the organizational strategy. Benefit owner: The person accountable for each project benefit. Risks: Risk assessments for project benefits and probability of having them. Tracking and Reporting: Processes to record and report the status of benefits.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Every project manager, whether new or old, knows that steering a project to success is no small feat. Imagine harnessing a proven system that guides you through the chaos of the project management lifecycle and the process groups associated and offering clarity and control from conception to completion.

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Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

And that may be true, but here at Resource Guru, we say that a watched project never fails. Monitoring and controlling a project is an essential part of any successful project process. In this article, we’ll cover: What is monitoring and controlling in project management? What is project controlling?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In this video Elizabeth Harrin discusses how merging engagement and gamification creates engagification, a methodology to help people take action on projects. If you prefer to read, there are closed captions in the video or there’s also a transcript underneath the video. This one here is a real process. Transcript.

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Resource Guru

APRIL 10, 2023

So, let’s look at how to seamlessly close your project, creating a positive experience for your clients and team. What is project closure in project management? Project closure documents and deliverables Getting (project) closure right What is project closure in project management?

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Resource Guru

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Ownership in project management Within a project management team , a project owner usually sits above the project manager. Project owners work closely with the project manager throughout the project life cycle. That said, the role itself is only a few decades old.

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ProProfs Project Management

MAY 8, 2020

The most sought reason behind why SMEs are skeptical about the importance of project management is that they are yet to confront major challenges. Usually, they have fewer and small projects; therefore, they sail through the development process smoothly. But you can avoid all of this by running a project management process.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 11, 2024

It's more than just meeting deadlines—it's about aligning your projects with strategic objectives and maximizing their impact, thus supporting the business value creation process through projects. But how exactly can you harness or manage the value-creation process in your projects? What is Value Creation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2021

In this video Elizabeth Harrin discusses how merging engagement and gamification creates engagification, a methodology to help people take action on projects. If you prefer to read, there are closed captions in the video or there’s also a transcript underneath the video. This one here is a real process. Transcript.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

It allows professionals to collaborate and share best practices across various projects, regardless of the specific field. Lastly, project management terminology provides professionals with a holistic view of project processes and methodologies. Basic Project Management Terms Let’s start with the fundamentals.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

But, here's the thing - every expert project manager was once in your shoes. The world of project management might seem intricate, filled with technical jargon and processes that appear complex on the surface. However, with a structured approach, you can move your project team from uncertainty to success.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

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. Try Wrike’s work plan template What is a project charter and why do you need one?

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MPUG

JULY 27, 2020

Communication” is the process or act of information exchange. Simply put: Communication is the “process” of information exchange or the act of communication. This KA has three processes and they interact with each other as shown below. Below are the key points about interactions among these three processes.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Project value delivery drives to fulfill its intended purpose and deliver tangible value that is aligned with the business strategy, with support from both stakeholders and business leaders. For example, customer satisfaction is one measurement that a project and operation use to identify whether value is realized.

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Resource Guru

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Processes Processes are what keep projects moving forward and help you deliver consistent work. Challenge: Inefficient or outdated processes can hinder productivity. Solution: Review and optimize workflows , automate repetitive tasks, and use project management software for better process management.

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MPUG

JULY 27, 2020

Communication” is the process or act of information exchange. Simply put: Communication is the “process” of information exchange or the act of communication. This KA has three processes and they interact with each other as shown below. Below are the key points about interactions among these three processes.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Continuous Improvement Drives Project Excellence : The iterative process of monitoring and controlling, characterized by feedback loops and regular quality checks, is necessary as the project progresses. This is so a project manager and team may ensure the project remains on track to meet customer/client goals and objectives.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Many organizations face similar challenges in ensuring projects deliver tangible value while staying aligned with strategic priorities. In this article, we will dive deep into organizational and project governance and systems in project management. The project team should collaborate to identify and manage risks.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

All stakeholders provide requirements for the project. Some of the requirements relating to the final product you need to deliver, some of them – requirements to the processes and tools you need to use. In other words requirement to your project management approach. Project Management Process. Escalation.

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Function Point

MARCH 27, 2023

In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 project management challenges faced by agencies and how to overcome them. Scope Creep Project creep happens when a project goes beyond its initial requirements and plans without control measures or authorization.

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Function Point

MARCH 27, 2023

In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 project management challenges faced by agencies and how to overcome them. Scope Creep Project creep happens when a project goes beyond its initial requirements and plans without control measures or authorization.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 24, 2019

This means close to 1.5 The general idea is to make life better and easier, make the work more comfortable, and enjoyable and employ precious time into more productive channels. This can be easily achieved by extensive and useful reliance on project management software. But, creating a perfect strategy can be difficult.

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