The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

This is a guide to exploring key strategies for growing your project management career throughout the year. Embracing Leadership Opportunities The role of leadership in project management is pivotal, serving as the guiding force that influences the success and outcomes of a project.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Business representative/organization representative is someone who is more closely connected with the stakeholders within the organization to have more influence. All three of those lack power, although a business representative will have more influence. Coping Strategy 1: Become a developer. Sponsor — has the money.

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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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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

Improving on the plan based on feedback, knowledge of internal processes and changing external dynamics that may impact organizational behavior becomes an ongoing process. Naturally, the time spent executing may be longer than expected and planned. Execute actionable guidelines based on a proven framework to realize these goals.

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Planio

MARCH 25, 2024

You can build the best product in the world, but without a solid customer acquisition strategy (and the right team to pull it off), no one will ever use it. 12 customer acquisition channels How to create a winning customer acquisition strategy in 2024 1. Plan and execute your strategy 6. Identify your ideal customer 2.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 14, 2024

It defines it, compares and contrasts it from similar approaches, and then looks at the impact of leveraging Value Innovation in the practice of strategy and project management – developing a Value Innovation Strategy. What Is a Value Innovation Strategy? “Value innovation” is a concept introduced by W.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this article, we will cover strategies to usher in this adoption and certain tasks that can be augmented with AI. At this level, it is likely that the individual’s depth of experience and knowledge about their organization, industry, and project management will influence the quality of the final outcomes.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. This post explores the factors that influence the choice of a strategy framework, untangles confusion presented by the plethora of strategic frameworks, and shows areas of impact for project managers.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 21, 2019

In Review – IT Risk Management Strategies and Best Practices. Due to its expansive influence, it’s essential to talk about risk management in IT. Evaluate and Rank the Risk: Once we evaluate the impact of risks and prioritize them, we can begin to develop strategies to control them. IT Risk Management Strategies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective. Failure to execute strategy is seen as a project management issue. First, there’s a big problem in business concerning how to implement strategy.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 25, 2021

It involves market research, marketing analysis and marketing planning. In short, marketing management is when you plan, organize, control and implement the marketing programs of an organization. In short, marketing management is when you plan, organize, control and implement the marketing programs of an organization.

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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. These factors, both external and internal, dramatically impact and shape the financial services industry, influencing its performance and direction.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 26, 2022

The hard elements cover three factors, Strategy, Structure and Systems. Hard elements are easier to identify, define and understand for project managers because these factors hugely influence your projects. Everything from formal processes, strategies, reporting, organizational charts and IT systems falls under this category.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 7, 2022

This book sets out a way to manage stakeholders that many project managers will recognize: Identify and document Analyze Develop strategies Plan approach Engage Watch, listen, react and review. In these projects, stakeholders are identified and communicated with in the ‘normal’ way, but their power and influence is relatively low.

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Leading Agile

MAY 11, 2021

In today’s blog, a continuation of the first in this two-part series, we’ll talk about building trust and influence, and initiating the trust-influence loop. We have found that becoming trustworthy causes another thing to occur – influence. Trust and influence are critical components in an enterprise transformation strategy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 20, 2022

One of the best training courses I attended for Project Management was on influencing strategies with Learning Tree. The course model stated that without trust, influence is almost impossible. As the project manager I need to quickly understand what strategy I follow in interacting with the sponsor.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. SWOT analysis in the project management context In project management , it is important to both plan effectively and implement well.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Do you have a stakeholder engagement plan? Which stakeholders have the most power and influence? What is a Stakeholder Engagement Plan? Stakeholder Engagement Plan. Let’s look at some practical ways that you can better engage and influence your project stakeholders at the right times in your project lifecycle.

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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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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JUNE 27, 2022

Influence without authority. Project managers, however, need to be able to influence their project teams without having formal authority. Influence is the ability to have an effect on the behavior of someone or something. The following are five tips on influence based on lessons I’ve learned throughout the years.

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Planio

MARCH 27, 2023

Stakeholder analysis is the best way to identify, categorize, and plan your engagement strategy with everyone who’s interested and can influence the outcome of your project. Without a proper stakeholder engagement plan, you’ll be left pushing your project uphill. But this is a mistake. What is stakeholder analysis?

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Third, some PMO managers lack authority and relational influence in the organization. The CEO may not engage the PMO manager in the strategic planning process. Develop a scorecard that helps the organization to consistently select the projects that align with their strategic plan. How will the PMO engage with the senior leaders?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 9, 2022

Stakeholders are very important because they can have a positive or negative influence on the project with their decisions. While every project has stakeholders and those stakeholders can be anyone with influence or that can be influenced by the project. Do this formally by creating a stakeholder communication plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They serve the same purpose – to influence the context and environment for the project – except they are external influences instead of internal influences.

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UPQODE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, implementing a social media marketing plan can significantly enhance your profit margins. A robust B2B social media marketing strategy is a key component of an overarching digital marketing plan. Are you ready to explore the potential of social media marketing strategies in the B2B space? Let’s dive in!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2020

Develop strategies. Plan approach. In these projects, stakeholders are identified and communicated with in the ‘normal’ way, but their power and influence is relatively low. The final type of project at the other end of the continuum is where stakeholders have a lot of power and influence over the project.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2023

Matrix of Influence Source: Book Product Mastery by Geoff Watts Image Created By Lavaneesh Gautam. High Influence High Interest: This is the most important group and you need to collaborate with them. Low Influence High Interest: This group is very keen to know what we will deliver but have little or no influence.

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nTask

MARCH 2, 2021

Creating a marketing plan demands hard work, acute attention, and undivided time. Understanding the fundamentals of the Marketing planning process makes it easier for professionals to come up with a robust marketing plan. The plan is a reflection of the goals , culture, and ability of your marketing team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s goal is to help you “learn strategies and techniques to balance the tenets of project management with the realities of human dynamics” – something I’m very keen to make sure happens in our practice as project professionals. See all my books This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2022

It does help to have an understanding of your personal work portfolio before you try to plan your activities for the next few months, but if you want to dive into personal productivity first, go right ahead. The pieces of the framework are: Portfolio Plan People Productivity Positioning. You don’t have to look at them in order.

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Scrum.org

MAY 24, 2023

Below are the previous articles in the series Stakeholder Exploration Stakeholder Analysis & Mapping Stakeholder Communication Strategy All the above steps are fundamental to having a sound Stakeholder Engagement strategy. All these can result in changing people’s goals, influences and interests.

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Proofhub

APRIL 30, 2019

20 Marketing LinkedIn Influencers You Should Follow in 2019 Do you know that over 2 million posts, articles, and videos are posted on LinkedIn every day, generating tens of millions of likes, shares, and comments every hour? Plan your marketing strategy with ProofHub. This is where LinkedIn influencers come to your aid.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Servant leadership is about collaboration, trust, empathy, and the ethical use of influence. They influence the team through shared vision rather than authority, fostering a collaborative approach to strategy and planning.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 14, 2021

This is a guest post from Colin Gautrey , an author, trainer and executive coach who has specialized in the field of power and influence for over ten years. He combines solid research with deep personal experience in corporate life to offer his audiences critical yet simple insights into how to achieve results with greater influence.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2024

The most commonly used planning constraint method in project management was historically the “triple constraint” – time, cost and scope – sometimes known as the project management triangle or the “iron triangle” because it’s often shown as a triangle with the constraints at each vertex. What is the Triple Constraint?

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Productivity Land

MAY 30, 2023

To help you navigate the ever-changing landscape, we have compiled six effective strategies to empower you to stay ahead in the corporate world. So, let’s dive in and discover how you can leverage these strategies to stay ahead in the corporate world and achieve your professional goals.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The project management plan (Plan) is a powerful tool. A good Plan reduces the likelihood of misunderstanding, conflict, and disappointment. Unfortunately, in the rush to start a project, insufficient time is often devoted to creating the Plan. Enterprise templates and prior Plans can serve as the starting point.

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