The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Eugene Bounds and Steve Ackert Recently, the buzzword artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone’s minds, not just in the tech world but across many industries, including project management. AI technology will automate repetitive processes, generate insightful program reports, and highlight potential problems before they arise.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

” – Stuart Russell, AI expert (2019) “…a large portion of the population becomes unemployable due to AI automation, leading to significant social and economic unrest. There will also be a shift in the type of technical skills needed. AI and digital technologies enable more flexible work environments.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The ISO 9001 definition is very similar to APM’s, as is the definition in the PMI PMBOK ®. Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. Training could include technical skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. There are a number of project management certification schemes run by professional bodies like PMI and APM. This is the route I took. Watch out for…. Being a general dogsbody.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To begin, let’s break down some of the most important fundamental keywords and provide some definitions: Artificial Intelligence (AI): this is the broadest term, encompassing all the technologies and methods that enable machines to simulate human intelligence. Think of it like the human brain, it has the overall capacity for intelligence.

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Epicflow Blog

APRIL 29, 2022

Project management goes hand in hand with uncertainty and risks. The present-day disruptions caused by the pandemic bits and pieces, military conflicts, and geopolitical tensions can only increase the number of risks that projects will be exposed to. . Risk Register: Definition and Purpose . How to Create a Risk Register?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

To begin, let’s break down some of the most important fundamental keywords and provide some definitions: Artificial Intelligence (AI): this is the broadest term, encompassing all the technologies and methods that enable machines to simulate human intelligence. Think of it like the human brain, it has the overall capacity for intelligence.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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MPUG

APRIL 10, 2023

The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines project initiation as “the process of formally recognizing that a new project exists or that an existing project should continue into its next phase.” Focus on business aspects rather than getting into the nitty-gritty technical details. What is Project Initiation?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Agile teams use information radiators to produce radical visibility into backlogs, risks, and status through Kanban boards. At regular intervals, teams review their performance and identify ways to improve. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Agile Professional (PMI-ACP) through the Project Management Institute.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 24, 2023

While a hybrid approach may seem appealing due to its combination of structure and flexibility, the decision ultimately hinges on understanding the broader stakeholder needs and the organization’s ability to be responsive to multiple frameworks.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Change Control A formal process of documenting, reviewing, approving, and managing a change to a project’s scope, schedule, budget, or quality parameters. Change Request A formal request to change a project’s scope, schedule, resources, or quality specification – is typically submitted for review and formal approval.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When The Storm Hits Major organizational changes typically impact projects in two ways: Changing landscape of our sponsors, stakeholders, and teams Reviewing or challenging in-progress projects and investments against new goals Organizational changes can mean new stakeholders, new sponsors, and new team members or managers.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As technology increases within the next two decades, AI is expected to replace humans in many of the simple and mundane tasks that are part of project and program management activities (Grace et al., The growth of AI can be attributed to several factors, especially: Advances in technology. Introduction. Marr, 2020, and Dalcher, 2022).

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 22, 2023

Improved risk management – A wider range of experiences allows for identifying a broader set of scenarios that may happen. Project managers should also consult their own organization’s policies on Diversity and Inclusion. Review job post wording – watch for masculine type language such as “ambitious” and “dominate.”

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Online PM Courses

JULY 8, 2018

The PMI is currently the most widely used source of professional project management accreditation. To win your coveted CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP, to will need to chalk up enough education Contact Hours. The PMI has deliberately chosen the term ‘contact hours’ It might have chose ‘education hours’ but it did not.

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Workamajig

JUNE 14, 2018

I’ll review what PMI says, the latest literature, and cover tips, tactics, and strategies from practicing PMs to make some sense of the PM cycle. Before we dig deeper, let’s quickly review the project life cycle. All the heavy lifting - communication plans, risk management plans, etc. - is done in this stage.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Projects using well-understood solutions and technologies require less rigor. Domain Management Plans describe how the project domains (PMI knowledge areas) will be planned, executed, and monitored. Problem complexity, technical complexity, compliance requirements, and the cost of change factor into this decision.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Our Australian client (I was with an international IT consultancy) had just signed the contract and I was meeting with the plain-spoken sponsor to discuss their quality requirements. Recognizes the owner’s perspective is dominated by funding issues, level of risk, and the need to hold the provider accountable for commitments.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Using this analogy, some evolutionary branches can be imagined, starting with the technical formalization of project management in the mid-1950s. A more active PMO would take responsibility for managerial activities such as reviews, audits, approval of specified project deliverables, and performance assessments.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many projects risk failure during the closure phase due to overlooked details, miscommunication, teams disbanding too early, or simply the rush to finish. Picture a closure where risks are minimized, lessons are documented and learned, and the project's benefits are fully realized. Now, you're on the verge of wrapping it up.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

If you don’t talk about problems then you risk hitting your manager with bad news. And because if you are in a consultancy or service business and customers keep asking for work that you agree to without being paid for it, you’ll go out of business. Most post-implementation reviews end up with a list of lessons captured.

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Wrike

JULY 12, 2021

They start working tirelessly to meet the agreed-upon objectives — and then an unexpected risk meets you midway through the project. If only you had identified and assessed the risk during the project planning phase , you might have felt more prepared to overcome it. What is a risk assessment matrix in project management?

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Now imagine that a senior executive starts off his day and decides first to have a quick look at the project dashboard expecting to see metrics such as the current status of projects, earned value indices in terms of money and performances, and top risks. Consulting: Adopting various project management frameworks or methods.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Our team at Envorso, a boutique consulting company comprised of West Coast software and Rust Belt manufacturing leaders from companies like Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Meta, and Rivian, has been front and center for this massive transformation. to conduct code reviews and write code based on Figma designs.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The success of any project is dependent on a number of factors such as clear goals, realistic project schedule, budget, resource, risk, and uncertainty management. These are people who can influence or be affected by the project and who don’t belong to the organization initiating the project: Consultants, Customers, End users, Government, .

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Planio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Structure your project deliverables in this way, and they serve as good markers of your progress while providing clear checkpoints to pause, review, and learn. This is dangerous, as studies by the PMI show that 37% of projects fail due to poorly defined objectives and milestones.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. Few organizations invest in the change management capabilities required to support new technologies and business processes. Common risks include: Lack of stakeholders and executive engagement. Document new risks when they are identified.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 15, 2023

3) Competent Leaders do not have to be super-efficient, technical geniuses. There are many templates for creating project vision and mission statements, too many to review in this short revision format. Mike Griffiths is an experienced project manager, author and consultant who works as a subject matter expert for PMI.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Adding to the confusion, there is no shortage of technical papers elaborating on the various methodologies. Source: The Agile Practice Guide, PMI and Agile Alliance. Planning : Creating the technical drawings, 3D renderings, detailed budget, and schedule that will enable the project’s realization. What’s the Big Picture?

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Become a Learning Organization , says Scott Ambler , Vice President and Chief Scientist, Disciplined Agile at Project Management Institute (PMI).

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nTask

JANUARY 24, 2019

It requires a diligent approach to time management and workflow practices.” Chloe Smith, Business Consultant. According to research by PMI, a lack of clear goals is the most common factor (37%) behind project failure, according to executive leaders. Technology can be addictive and can boost productivity.

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Velociteach

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

And you’ve probably heard her name around PMI circles. She’s a seasoned business leader, a consultant, an author, and educator known for her expertise in project management leadership and creating inclusive workplaces that understand and support individuals with dyslexia. And how do you manage risk, was one that he decided to get into.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Technical dependencies often get in the way of companies who are looking to Transform the way they do business. In this video, Mike Cottmeyer sits down with our Managing Director of Consulting to discuss some of the challenges associated with moving your applications to the cloud and what you can do about it. Hey Dennis.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Technical dependencies often get in the way of companies who are looking to Transform the way they do business. In this video, Mike Cottmeyer sits down with our Managing Director of Consulting to discuss some of the challenges associated with moving your applications to the cloud and what you can do about it. Hey Dennis.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

It acts more as a consultant and mentor, offering services as needed while not mandating processes. It provides support and requires compliance through audits, project reviews, and the enforcement of specific practices. Risk Management Another critical role of the PMO is identifying and mitigating risks across projects.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 4, 2021

Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Become a Learning Organization , says Scott Ambler , Vice President and Chief Scientist, Disciplined Agile at Project Management Institute (PMI).

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