The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

This is a guide to exploring key strategies for growing your project management career throughout the year. Creating a long-term career plan is a strategic process that involves setting goals, identifying milestones, and developing a roadmap to achieve professional success over an extended period.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. Our customers define value. Companies innovate and develop new products. But customers validate those innovations by “voting with their wallets.”

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

This post explains what the Strategy Canvas tool is, and how to create a basic Strategy Canvas. Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. What is the Strategy Canvas Tool? The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having an effective innovation strategy is crucial for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve and unleash their full potential. Organizations that fail to innovate risk falling behind their competitors and losing their market share.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 26, 2022

Innovation and new ideas are great – but how do you get the word out? This is a challenge, especially for implementing innovation strategies. This post examines a widely held theory about how innovations are absorbed and accepted by people, and the implications for implementing strategy.

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success, and this is where innovation strategy comes into play. By developing a well-defined approach to innovation, businesses can foster growth, drive customer value, and outperform their competitors.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Innovation has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Many turn to technology and data-driven approaches, but one key driver of innovation often gets overlooked – creativity. Understanding the Role of Creativity in Innovation Creativity is the fuel that powers innovation.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, it looks at the impact and application of the Buyer Value Equation framework for developing strategy and managing projects. The “Buyer Value Equation” is a concept used in marketing and business strategy to quantify the value proposition that a product or service offers to potential buyers.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

This is substantiated by the fact that large enterprises are slow to embrace change, and Agile is predominantly driven by a shift in mindset, culture and process of operating at speed. Educate the workforce responsible for adopting changes in their operational processes, culture, team dynamics and expectations.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Research and development, innovation management and new product introduction On the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this process What is remarkable about innovations is their multiple ambivalence. 1]] Why are some organizations or companies more innovative than others?

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Innovation has become a key driver for success and growth. However, many businesses struggle to spark innovation and devise a creative strategy. Successful companies understand that innovation is a critical component of staying relevant and staying ahead of the competition.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

However, navigating the intricacies of virtual collaboration requires a unique set of strategies and approaches to ensure seamless communication, productivity, and alignment among all the team members. By implementing these strategies, you can empower your team members to thrive and deliver value to your organization.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

As organizations strive for efficiency, productivity, and innovation, project managers must adapt to this new reality. In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. Suggest process improvements for future projects.”

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

Especially in software environment, the goal or the final concept is not well-defined at the beginning of a project, therefore, the regular and repeated customer and stakeholder feedback can definitely facilitate the incorporation of the needed adjustments. Behind the launch of a new or even incremental product/concept there is an idea.

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Wrike

JANUARY 30, 2024

For ambitious companies, the solution lies in process improvement, a method of bettering your processes and aligning them with your business growth strategy. In this article, we will delve into the art of process improvement, which, if done correctly, can take your organization to unprecedented heights.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. Beyond the technology itself, it requires a shift in mindset, fostering an environment where continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation are at the heart of every decision. Is it increased customer satisfaction?

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Proofhub

AUGUST 19, 2020

8 Most Important Business Strategies to be Aware of in 2020 Businesses are not run blindly, you have to set your own set of goals that you want to achieve effectively to thrive in the market. To ensure that the goals you have set for your business become achievable, you need to devise business strategies. Give ProofHub a try !”

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

But is it possible to structure a process of continuous improvement at your company so that it aligns with your preferred management tools, team morale and overall objectives? In other words, can that process of continuous improvement prove productive and worthwhile? Some see continuous improvement as a meta-process, such as W.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Defining expectations and goals using the SMART approach (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) Project management by outlining milestones, tasks, and deadlines to develop an action plan. Monitor the progress of the above plan and adjust strategies to overcome challenges or deal with new opportunities.

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Binfire

MARCH 11, 2024

As a result, marketplace platforms have witnessed exponential growth in recent years, disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. In contrast, waterfall methodologies follow a sequential approach, suitable for projects with clearly defined requirements and timelines.

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

Definition of the PDCA cycle The initial letters PDCA stand for the four steps in a continuous improvement process (CIP, Kaizen): Plan-Do-Check-Act (Plan-Do-Check-Act). It promotes a methodical approach to problem solving and process improvement, making it a versatile tool that can be used in different industries and project types.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The book Cycles – The simplest, proven method to innovate faster while reducing risks , written by Bryan Cassady with the collaboration of 22 co-authors, offers not only the ‘ why’ and ‘ what’ but also the ‘ how’ of innovation. A lot of research has shown that systems are the key to innovation success. B – Build ideas.

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nTask

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you are wondering exactly just what this means and wanted to learn more about the digital project management process you have come to the right place. Content strategy. Such projects can include: Process transformation – You may be employed to reinvent the business process and undertake a process transformation project.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MAY 8, 2022

This post looks at what the PDCA cycle is, dives into the specifics of the four steps, looks at pros and cons, and enumerates where it can enhance strategy and project management efforts. The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) process or method was developed by William Edwards Deming, one of the prime creators of the quality movement.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

With so many moving parts and tasks to manage, a well-optimized process flow can make all the difference in maintaining smooth and successful marketing operations. We’ll also discuss overcoming challenges and explore how to measure the impact of process flow optimization on marketing operations.

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Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As such, you need to come up with ways to overcome such challenges and also to have the right methods of implementing digital transformation strategies. So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? We find the answer to this and more in this post. What exactly is digital transformation?

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 25, 2023

This post examines an interesting strategy implementation model, the OGSM framework – composed of Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures. What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? Hence, it’s a great framework for tying together elements of strategy and implementation.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While businesses run projects, they also have strategies and objectives that must be met. Business project management is the process by which internal business projects are streamlined and aligned with business strategies and objectives. Remember, a project is defined as time-bound that delivers a product or service.

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Productivity Land

JANUARY 23, 2024

Market analysis has become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes and industries that want to assess the external factors that impact their performance, strategy, and valuation. Each study should have a clear, well-defined problem.

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Growing Agile

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Moving forward is strategy. The word, strategy, is derived from the Greek word, strat?gia, Strategy is effectively a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim (Oxford dictionary). I believe that there are four aspects to strategy. These are: Envision Strategic Signals Innovation by Design Iterate.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The problem is that when there’s no agency processes in place, and your team isn’t organized properly, the latter tends to take up a lot of time, and may make up more of your day than is spent on your client-facing projects. Enter the realm of agency processes — an essential way that you can win back your time.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It is also close to what is commonly called vendor management and procurement processes. This communication leads to greater efficiency, more streamlined processes and greater customer service. Supplier Relationship Management Process. This is why the supplier relationship management process is so important.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 30, 2022

For example, in project management, a program director defines the programs and their objectives. One of their duties is to come up with strategies that realize the defined program objectives. Program directors are involved in the sales process related to the program they’re overseeing. Innovation is also important.

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Their focus is on organizing things, following the steps of the process, sequencing tasks, and making sure that the plan is being followed. Process over the result. Innovative. Since you have an affinity for spontaneity, your work will also be more creative and innovative. Strengths: Organization. Devising detailed plans.

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