The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM You've just been handed the reins of a significant project, and now is the time to begin execution. But, here's the thing - every expert project manager was once in your shoes. However, with a structured approach, you can move your project team from uncertainty to success.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 31, 2023

You’ve got a project dream team behind you. Answer: the execution. Project execution is perhaps the most difficult stage of the project life cycle. And it’s where you’ll discover whether you can react and adapt as a team to push the project forward and over the finish line.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

It refers to the systematic process and sequence of activities that an advertising agency follows to execute advertising campaigns and deliver services to clients. But your resources will know who’s accountable for deliverables throughout the project life cycle. Unsurprisingly, that starts with your processes.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

This domain, as established by the Project Management Institute in the PMBOK 7th edition, addresses the underlying apprehension many face: the potential overcomplication of project management processes. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

So much time and effort is put into the planning of a project, it is often forgotten that the end of a project is equally important. There’s a lot of work involved even once a project is technically complete. Our free project closure template is a great resource to help you remember what remains left to be done.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You identify them, record them, monitor them and plan for them: risks are an inherent part of every project. Some risks are bound to become problem areas—like executing a project over the holidays and having to plan the project timeline around them. This can be conveniently done on an online project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

The project definition is something I’d definitely include in a project plan. It’s a quick overview of the project. Think: Executive Summary. Mention the project goals in here, a high level nod to the project schedule and a summary of the entire project. Execution strategy.

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Techno-PM

JULY 3, 2023

Project Quality Management refers to the process of ensuring that a project meets the specific requirements or expectations of stakeholders. Quality management is important for any project, as it helps to ensure that the project objectives are met and that the final product or service meets the required quality standards.

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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. Managing Projects with Microsoft Project - a course on how to successfully plan and design your own projects using Microsoft Project, the go-to app for project managers.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

Project scope is the project manager’s best friend. It’s what we lean on throughout the project life cycle. It keeps us on the straight and narrow all the way to project success. We might think that “oh, I don’t need a project scope, I’ve done thousands of projects like this!”. Deliverables .

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

With these tools, you can envision challenges, streamline project workflows, and, most importantly, keep your team inspired and engaged. Ready to transform the way you manage projects? This article will help you balance diligent project monitoring and foster a less stressful team environment.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Adaptive project management can turn your challenges into opportunities, ensuring your projects stay on track despite volatility. By adopting adaptive project management, transform your project management approach to be more dynamic and responsive. Lean may also combined with software development tools and techniques.

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Resource Guru

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Processes Processes are what keep projects moving forward and help you deliver consistent work. Challenge: Inefficient or outdated processes can hinder productivity. Solution: Review and optimize workflows , automate repetitive tasks, and use project management software for better process management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

As a project manager, I have used it in financial services, and to a lesser degree, a modified version in a healthcare setting. Because PRINCE2 is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. Document lessons learned for future projects.

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Proofhub

MARCH 2, 2021

In research, nine out of every ten startups are shut down due to multiple reasons. The Agile methodology helps you break down each component of your project and speed up the process without compromising the quality. Not to mention, a well-oiled team of developers works on the projects altogether.

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iZenBridge

MAY 20, 2021

Few days back I received a call from a PMP® aspirant, Bob who is having 4 years of experience as Technical Lead. He told me that he handles technical end to end project management. Actually his main concern was – Am I eligible for PMP® certification as my designation is not Project Manager? Business Environment.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Project value delivery drives to fulfill its intended purpose and deliver tangible value that is aligned with the business strategy, with support from both stakeholders and business leaders. This includes organizational culture, industry dynamics, regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends.

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ProProfs Project Management

MAY 19, 2020

Do you know the factor that ensures a smooth transition during the project’s phases, i.e., initiation, planning, execution, and closure? . Well, then, you would undoubtedly struggle during your project management journey. In the worst scenarios, you may end up asking more capital to clients for successful project delivery.

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Binfire

APRIL 19, 2017

Waterfall project management was one of the first modern project management methods published in later part of the twenty century. This new method was widely embraced by managers and C-suite executives due to its simplicity and its perceived complete control of the process by the managers.

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Productivity Land

JUNE 7, 2023

By using a tool that monitors the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, you can ensure that all stakeholders are happy with the final product. Additionally, effective tracking of milestones will help motivate team members and managers throughout the process. Best software perfect for small team project management 1.

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Resource Guru

MAY 26, 2023

From resource allocation and workflows to client management and process optimization, agency operations are what, well, keeps your agency in business. Agency operations management covers a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from finding resource management software to developing effective quality control processes.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

These strategies enhance team dynamics and facilitate time and budget management as the project progresses, whether for leading small teams or managing large-scale projects. The intricacies of project management may become overwhelming for a project manager. In effect, it may help reduce time and resource waste.

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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. But the favorable outcome of a project is based not only on processes but also on people. Project Stakeholders: Who Falls Into This Category?

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Resource Guru

APRIL 10, 2023

Project closure often gets overshadowed by the execution phase , and to be fair, there can be some confusion and overlap between the two. But this is exactly why the project closure phase exists: to make sure that there’s a clear finish line, that projects are fully signed, sealed, and delivered as agreed on.

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PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Understanding of SDLC can make the whole process more efficient. But there is a real problem here: With so many different frameworks and project management approaches, life cycles are so confusing. That is true.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Also, understanding project management terminology enables professionals to navigate complex projects more efficiently. It provides a framework for organizing and structuring project activities, making it easier to plan, execute, and monitor progress. Basic Project Management Terms Let’s start with the fundamentals.

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PM Basics

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Tell us about the main phases of a project. Tell us about Project Life Cycle.”. What do you know about project management?”. What does it mean to manage a project?”. What does a project manager do?”. One thing you need to know by heart is the Project Life Cycle in the industry you work in.

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Wrike

JULY 15, 2021

This is especially important for the medical, technology, and engineering industries. A traceability matrix is a document that details the technical requirements for a given test scenario and its current state. The traceability process itself is used to review the test cases that were defined for any requirement.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

We’ll end with a walkthrough of how to map every phase of your project life cycle using Wrike’s free work plan template. Try Wrike’s work plan template What is a project charter and why do you need one? A project charter is a brief, formal document outlining the scope, objectives, budget, and stakeholders of a project.

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ProProfs Project Management

MAY 6, 2021

Technological changes. Sadly, the traditional or conventional project management approach often fails to adapt to the changing processes and companies end up compromising with their goals. Adaptive vs Traditional Project Management. What is Adaptive Project Framework (APF)? Project Scope. Competitor actions.

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Project-Management.pm

AUGUST 30, 2017

Our entire life is driven by decisions: what to eat, what time to wake up, and what to wear to a cocktail party. Decisions are both gifts and curses—either they disrupt the flow of a process and create a chain reaction or it minimizes a certain issue. To be more precise, project management governance. Corporate Governance.

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Control Scope is a set of processes and tools that help you to ensure the scope of work doesn’t change much compared with the initial project plan. Also, these processes help you to include changes that you agreed with the project owners. Use Project Scope Statement to Set Project Boundaries.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You also use the Risk Register to monitor and control risks during the whole project life cycle. PESTLE: political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental. Ideally, you should not put your name on the risks that are not related to project management. Review it regularly. Response Plan.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. What Is Software Project Management? Software project management is the planning, managing and tracking of software development projects.

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PM Times

APRIL 7, 2021

It will discuss why the Core IT Complexity model is a good approach for most IT organizations and why it is important to determine project complexity as an ongoing and integral part of the Change Management and Risk Management process. It can also indicate potential risks to existing projects. Introduction. Kiridena, S.

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Proofhub

JUNE 3, 2019

Customer Satisfaction As an article for CIO points out with Agile project management, customer satisfaction is always the number one priority. Ultimately, the success or failure of an Agile project must be primarily measured through customers’ happiness with what is produced.

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