The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re tailoring your resume with project management skills , preparing for an interview, seeking to earn a certification , or simply seeking clarity in meetings, this list of top project management buzzwords should prove to be an invaluable tool. Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g.,

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2022

Where an idea can be aspirational, the project execution process is thorough and practical, including all key activities. Needless to add, it’s an essential project management document. What Is a Project Execution Plan (PEP)? A project execution plan is a document used to define how you will execute a project.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I got introduced to formal project management processes through Rational Unified Process (RUP) in the year 2000. RUP was developed by Rational Corporation which was later acquired by IBM. I had to learn about RUP because our company had adopted it to implement and manage projects. So, they define four phases instead of five.

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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. Agile Software Development - goes over fundamental agile concepts to enhance your software development skills. Related Video.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

Project Management is a systematic and organized approach to planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of a team to achieve a specific goal. It involves defining the project scope and objectives, creating a detailed plan, and identifying the resources and schedule required to complete the project.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

By embracing a clear, structured, and flexible framework, each phase of the project's life cycle can be optimized for efficiency, risk mitigation, and stakeholder contentment. Delve deep into this insightful guide crafted to unravel the intricacies of Development Approaches.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 27, 2022

But that’s not a superhero mindset, even the most difficult projects can be turned around with courage and some trusty best practices. First, let’s define what project success really means. In order to hit the mark, here are the three things a hero project manager must do: Execute with speed (Deliver the project on time).

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Resource Guru

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Agile project management is an approach rooted in, surprise, agility—or, more specifically, the ability to quickly adapt to changing variables throughout a project life cycle. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. This segmented approach keeps the project steadily progressing toward the deadline.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Scrum is led by Scrum Masters or Agile Project Managers, who help the team achieve results. Kanban Originating from the Japanese manufacturing sector, Kanban is a visual project management tool that promotes efficiency. As an experienced project manager, Kanban should be one of the go-to tools.

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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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ProjectManager.com

JULY 7, 2017

It’s a structure that helps focus on the goals, making the project more manageable and it’s results easier to achieve. You can also help define the work with a work schedule. You only have a set amount of time to get the project done, and a work schedule helps you prioritize that work by laying out what needs to be done and when.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Software development. Even if you do not have defined model in place, you probably have some processes that could be used as part of your selected methodology. Project sizes. Customer involvement during development. Available HW/SW development and project management tools (i.e. MS Project).

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Project Lifecycle Model Basics & Why It Matters The project lifecycle model is the cornerstone of effective project management, offering a structured pathway from conception to delivering a customer-desired outcome. It begins by recognizing the relevant project stakeholders and designating roles for each team member.

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Proofhub

MARCH 2, 2021

Agile is essentially a project management approach that includes practices and principles useful during each project life cycle. The shorter development-oriented cycles are known as sprints; the developers focus on improving the service or product during these manufacturing periods.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 7, 2023

Examples of project management methodologies (some of which we’ll take a closer look at later in this article) include Waterfall, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Lean, PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments), and PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). An example of the Agile project management methodology.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

If you’ve ever tried to complete a project without the right tools, the right team, or the right resources, you know it can feel like an impossible task. Project collaboration is the key to happier employees, project managers, businesses, and let’s not forget—customers. This, in turn, will lead to better project outcomes.

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Workamajig

JANUARY 11, 2021

Benefits Framework: This defines the expected benefits of the project, the specific operations it would affect, and how the project's performance would be; a) realized, and b) measured. Benefits Realization: The process of ensuring that the project's end users and stakeholders derive the expected benefits from the project.

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PM Basics

JUNE 5, 2018

Agile Project Management is common for Software Development and Telecommunication industries. There is no standardized agile project management approach. However, I would like to share my framework that described a possible application of Agile Project Management. Agile Project Management Life Cycle.

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering requirements throughout the project life cycle. Given below is a comprehensive guide for managers on how to lead their remote teams with Agile Project Management strategies for maximum productivity. . Agile Project Management for Distributed Teams.

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Binfire

APRIL 7, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used in the software development and IT industry for the past sixteen years, but recently it has gained wide acceptance by many number of industries and organizations. No wounder so many projects were failing. How do you determine size of a project?

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The above three assumptions are the foundation and bedrock how the traditional project management methodology was planned. No wonder so many projects were failing. The conclusion was reached by the research team that an incremental approach to software development works better. How do you determine the size of a project?

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MPUG

JANUARY 16, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK® Guide ) – Seventh Edition sets out to codify different areas of what project management involves in eight performance domains. The book defines a performance domain as “critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes.” Uncertainty.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Continuous Improvement and Learning : Utilizing advanced analytics tools, embracing continuous learning, and applying feedback to refine projects are vital to current and future project execution. What is the Executing a Project? Equip your team with the mindset and tools to respond dynamically to change requests.

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Wrike

MARCH 1, 2021

Two cornerstones of the Scrum framework for project delivery are adaptability and accountability. Scrum ceremonies , sometimes referred to as Scrum rituals , enable Scrum teams to remain nimble as they move through the project life cycle. Defining the scope of the sprint. What is Scrum? Sprint review.

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PM Basics

JANUARY 22, 2019

There are two critical points you need to take from the charter: Firstly, analyze the nature of the project, the main requirements, assumptions, and constraints. You need to define what project life cycle will work the best. Trying to start a Scrum project will be a bad idea. Organizational assets.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

Not only do advertising agency workflows differ from workflows for other agency types—say recruitment or software development. But your resources will know who’s accountable for deliverables throughout the project life cycle. But there’s a catch. Isn’t there always?)

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In this article, you’ll find a Project Charter Example for a real-life project. In addition, you can get a simple template I developed and used throughout 10 years as a software development project manager. Project Approval Requirements. Project Schedule. Project Budget.

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Appfluence

MARCH 8, 2021

One of these industries is software development. In the 90s, the software industry realized that traditional management didn’t optimize their productivity nor help them meet customer needs. This drove them to reimagine how project management should be conducted. Waterfall vs. Agile development process.

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A rough order of magnitude estimate, also known as ROM, is an estimation of a project’s level of effort and cost to complete. ROM estimates take place early in a project life cycle and guide strategy and planning choices. That information is critical for proper scope planning before project kickoff.

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MPUG

JUNE 1, 2022

Melanie: Jeff is currently the Training and Development Manager for Edwards Performance Solutions. As such, he oversees the production and maintenance of courses on project management, systems engineering, software development, business process improvement, and cyber security. Jeff, a big MPUG welcome back.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

“Deliberate Ignorance in Project Risk Management,” Elmar Kutsch and Mark Hall, International Journal of Project Management , Volume 28, Issue 3, pp. Project risk management: lessons learned from software development environment,” Young Hoon Kwak and Jim Stoddard,” Technovation , 24(11), pp. 255, April 2010.

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Herding Cats

MAY 11, 2019

This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to manage the risk encountered on software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. Defining Uncertainty in Projects ?

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Sudipta Lahiri

JANUARY 11, 2014

They start with a small core team and as the project gains momentum, add resources over time. This is commonly seen in IT service organizations that do fixed price projects. Fixed price projects have a defined scope that needs to be delivered within a contracted budget and within a negotiated timeline.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Without project data, risk analysis and management are impossible, because any of the available risk management tools in project management won’t ever bring any positive outcomes without at least basic information about the projects. So, what do you need for an efficient risk analysis? First of all, you need data.

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