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Scrum Wraps Around What You Already Do—But Not to Keep It Warm

Scrum.org

“Let’s throw away our current way of working and use Scrum!” I’ve heard it. I’ve seen it. And I’ve seen the chaos it creates—disruption, confusion, and frustrated people walking out the door. Scrum doesn’t demand a scorched-earth reboot though. It allows teams to start where they are—with their current tools, workflows, and techniques—and wrap the framework around them.

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Get Ready for IPM Day 2025!

The IIL Blog

By The IIL Team July 3, 2025 Can you feel the excitement ? Each year, we work hard to bring you new ideas , the best ways to get things done , and the inspiring leaders at our highly anticipated online event. We want to show you what truly helps you succeed. This year, our theme is bigger and better than ever before ! Theme: Project Power Trio: Agile, Leadership, Results Success in today’s dynamic projects requires a holistic approach.

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Flailing Around with Intent

Pawel Brodzinski

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Does it sometimes happen to you that you try to explain something in a detailed way to someone, and that person responds with a one-liner that nails the idea? I suck at brevity, so it happens to me a lot. That’s one reason why I appreciate so much the opportunities to exchange ideas with smart people from lean and agile communities.

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The Platinum Rule for Project Managers, Grateful Best Practices

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Tresia D. Eaves July 3, 2025 Connection What if we were treated as WE wanted to be treated rather than the way the retailer, business, supervisor, partner, or other party wanted to treat us – based on their own paradigms?   Attempting to personalize your experience is a trend that the internet is bringing about: when we search for something on Google, ads get routed to us through various channels trying to sell us what WE want rather than what they think we want as they did before.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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How Can AI REALLY Help You Discover and Build Better Products?

Scrum.org

While the jury is out on the extent of impact GenAI and vibe coding will have on building mission-critical enterprise products… Here are some thoughts on how AI can help turn the product flywheel: Use GenAI to enable fuller-stack engineers and reduce tech debt This will enable you to organize smaller product/outcome oriented teams These teams can achieve more with fewer dependencies and streamlined processes (even without looking at opportunities to streamline product dev processes themselves by

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Responsible & Ethical AI

Scrum.org

Using AI responsibly and ethically is mandatory to prevent harm, ensure fairness, and maintain public trust. AI systems can amplify biases, invade privacy, or make harmful decisions if not carefully designed, used, and monitored. As Agile Professionals work in the product development and delivery context, they should have a high-level awareness of the Responsible and Ethical use of AI.

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: 8 Harsh Truths of Project Management

The IIL Blog

Abstract Project management isn’t just a job; it’s a balancing act of people, process, and perseverance. It requires a complex blend of soft skills, project management hard skills, and technical skills. Real PMs earn their stripes with experience, patience, and a ton of grit. An effective project manager must be resilient and persistent through setbacks and challenging situations.

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June Recap: Tracked time in Workload, user permissions, and mobile app Calendar

ActiveCollab

Hello, everyone! Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In May, we worked on Time Dashboard, QuickBooks integration, Workload, Cost Summary Report, and Calendar event filtering.This time, we’re bringing you several updates that will help you organize your time, workload, and expenses more efficiently.

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Business Beyond the Basics: Advancing Your Career with an Online MBA

Binfire

In today’s competitive job market, an MBA degree is often seen as the key to unlocking career advancement and leadership roles. For many, pursuing an MBA is the next step after completing a bachelor’s degree. This advanced qualification not only builds on your undergraduate knowledge but also equips you with the expertise to handle complex business challenges.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.