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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. Lean is a set of principles. The “House of Lean” is often used as a metaphor. Value Value is the roof of our House of Lean.

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How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 7th Edition A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (also known as the PMBOK® Guide -- 7th Edition) is core reading as prep for PMI exams. XP, scrum, lean, etc.)

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Connecting with Business Communities | Nicole Friedberg on “Lean Six Sigma” and the Importance of Lean Six Sigma Skills

International Institute for Learning

Nicole shares her insights on Lean Six Sigma and the importance of Lean Six Sigma skills for individuals and teams. What is Lean Six Sigma, and why is it important? Nicole Friedberg: Lean Six Sigma provides a methodology and toolset to identify and address root causes to unknown problems and ultimately improves processes.

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Why and How to Earn Your PMP Credential By Mike Griffiths

International Institute for Learning

Mike Griffiths is an experienced project manager, author and consultant who works as a subject matter expert for PMI. Before joining PMI, Mike consulted and managed innovation and technology projects throughout Europe, North and South America for 30+ years.

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The 18 Most Influential People in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

Mr. Cohn is the founder of Layfayette, Colorado-based agile software company Mountain Goat Software that consults with major enterprise clients including Adobe, LinkedIn, Southwest Airlines, Google, Intuit and Oakley on their agile and Scrum practices. Johanna Rothman is the founder of Massachusetts-based Rothman Consulting Group Inc.

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The PMP® Certification By Jacqueline E. Dennis, PgMP, PMP

International Institute for Learning

Dennis, PgMP, PMP Abstract The Project Management Professional (PMP) ® Certification is one of many professional credentials that is awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI) ®. million PMI PMPs awarded by PMI, the world’s leading authority on management. Currently, there are approximately 1.4

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Recommendations To Handle Complex Projects Like A Pro

The IIL Blog

According to the PMI Pulse of the Profession® 2023, 14th Edition, organizations that place a high priority on power skills experience more projects that meet their business goals, fewer projects that experience scope creep, and less budget loss in case of project failure. Monika is an engineer by education.

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