The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi February 28, 2024 Project Managers Have One Key Goal: Project Success By integrating risk management into project management processes, project managers can anticipate and respond to potential challenges, increasing the likelihood of project success. So why not ask AI to give us a hand?

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 30, 2020

Design Thinking is a human centered approach to innovative problem-solving. I met with Michael Graber, Managing Partner at Southern Growth Studio in Memphis, TN, to talk about Design Thinking. His company works with clients to successfully solve problems using innovation and Design Thinking approaches. What Is Design Thinking?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

In the past I have interviewed Susanne Madsen on the topic of project leadership and her book, The Power of Project Leadership. I expected a book about leadership theory but what I got was a hugely practical guide to actually doing leadership with plenty of stories, examples and exercises.

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Proofhub

JUNE 12, 2023

Exceptional project leadership is the key that empowers leaders and managers to navigate challenges, ignite creativity, and achieve remarkable project success! In the realm of project management, the ability to master the art of exceptional project leadership is like possessing a superpower.

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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!

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. Stepping into 2024, we believe that the project management trends will reflect a notable shift from traditional methodologies towards more dynamic, business-focused, and people-centric approaches.

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Susanne Madsen

JUNE 22, 2023

Inclusive managers and leaders are highly sought after because they have the ability to make others feel safe and accepted, which in turn means that they are more likely to innovate, be a team player and contribute to high performance. Asked to assess themselves, most managers would say that they strive to involve and empower others.

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MPUG

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the fast-paced world of project management, innovation is an indispensable element for survival and success. BPIDS illustrates a shortfall in the innovative aspect of leadership. BPIDS illustrates a shortfall in the innovative aspect of leadership. In risk-taking, there should always be a balance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

What is the future of project management? Let’s look ahead and see what the next 10 years will bring for project management software, jobs, and the role itself. Does Project Management Have a Future? So will we need ‘professional’ project managers in the future? People who just do managing projects?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Not sure where to begin?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. Companies innovate and develop new products. But customers validate those innovations by “voting with their wallets.” Toyota was a Lean pioneer. The roof is Value.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

Project managers know that cooperation boosts productivity on projects and is beneficial in a team environment. Teamwork ensures that resources are well-managed and less time is needed to complete a project. And if that wasn’t enough, here are 10 reasons why teamwork is vital to effective project management.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These striking innovations, which look like toys, are the facade of a profound shift in the industrial paradigm based on speed of change, open-source, decentralization, and composability. Changing a traditional production tool is long and difficult, generating high costs, hindering innovation, and causing loss of economic opportunities.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 19, 2019

If success goes to those who can innovate the fastest, how do we nurture innovation? To innovate faster than our competitors, we need to maximize our learning potential. It starts with leadership and cascades down to a shared mindset of team members.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Evidence-Based Management (EBM) method ensures your journey doesn't stall at the vision stage but progresses forward, fueled by hard data and tangible insights. It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. What Is Evidence-Based Management (EBM)?

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Productivity Land

MARCH 28, 2023

Productivity is essential for the success of any organization, and effective leadership is critical in driving productivity. Productive leaders understand how to motivate and inspire their team members, set goals and priorities, and manage time and resources effectively.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The project management landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with generative AI emerging as a game-changer. IIL’s course offerings delve into the “how” of generative AI solutions, providing a roadmap for organizations looking to integrate this technology into their project management workflows. Register here.

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Productivity Land

APRIL 4, 2023

Effective project management is essential for the success of any software development or web design project, and as a complex and rapidly evolving field it requires a project manager to possess a unique combination of technical and leadership skills. Communication is another essential leadership skill for project managers.

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Project Accelerator News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their enterprises create jobs, stimulate innovation, and foster community growth. Among these skills, effective leadership is paramount. To navigate the complexities of running a small business and ensuring its growth and sustainability, owners must cultivate five key leadership skills.

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Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? Before delving deeper in understanding how digital transformation can affect leadership strategies , it would be a good idea to first understand what this entire concept entails. We find the answer to this and more in this post.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

The Agile project management methodology encourages organizations to empower teams with clear responsibility and authority, so they can work together to autonomously develop ingenious and innovative solutions. Much of the Agile mindset requires change from traditional ways of project management.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? The word SWOT is made up of the following four words: S trengths W eaknesses O pportunities T hreats The application of the SWOT analysis covers a variety of fields such as marketing, general management or the development of human resources and executives.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

We can say the Agile methods have well-interpreted the so-called Copernican Revolution in management. However, today the principles of agile have spread to other corporate functions such as innovation. In other words, creativity is related to idea generation, innovation is about the idea implementation. Del Marmol, L.,

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Planio

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

People don’t leave bad jobs - they leave bad managers. Unfortunately, 77% of organizations say that they lack great leadership. So, it only makes sense that to keep your team together and happy (and avoid project failure ), you need to level up your leadership game. That’s where servant leadership comes in.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

However, only 5% of businesses have included leadership development. Leadership is a critical success factor for any organization. Providing practical and inspiring leadership can differentiate between an organization thriving or failing. The most important thing is that leadership is about more than just one person.

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Planview

JUNE 5, 2020

PMO leadership today is about more than being a purveyor of governance and delivering projects on time and on budget. Some PMOs are finding it difficult to evolve beyond a focus on improving project management practices, which can inhibit agility and growth. Centralize project information, manage resources, track project status.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

The project manager is on the ground, running the team and keeping the daily operations of a project running smoothly. But who looks after the project manager? In project management, that position is called a project director. Project management tends to be a hierarchical methodology that has numerous tiers of command.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

One such industry that has been profoundly impacted by this technology is Product Management and Leadership. In this blog post, we will explore how the use of AI can help improve product management and leadership in organizations today by harnessing technological innovation to advance business output.

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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 29, 2022

Innovation. Thought Leadership News Insight and Expertise for Individuals, Teams, and Organizations. Build Your Project Management Skillset. IIL’s International Project Management Day 2022 Online Conference features industry-renowned thought leaders, trainers, and coaches on cutting-edge topics. Intelligence.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

You can’t bully your way into innovation. The requisite level of innovation is incredibly complex. Especially with innovation, a specific aspect becomes important: creativity. Scrum Teams are well-positioned to embrace innovation and creativity: Bring the Scrum Teams challenges to overcome, don’t spoonfeed features.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. This post queries whether a Chief Information Officer (CIO) position might be a good and realistic goal for a project manager. Finally, the post discusses whether and how a CIO role might even lead to CEO.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

What is the future of project management? Let’s look ahead and see what the next 10 years will bring for project management software, jobs, and the role itself. Does Project Management Have a Future? So will we need ‘professional’ project managers in the future? People who just do managing projects?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You can earn PDUs (professional development units) for ongoing certification renewal, such as for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, from reading. I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. What books qualify for PDUs?

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 15, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part one of a four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. This first article explains how leadership differs from management and outlines five core leadership attributes for managing projects.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. If you’re ready to accelerate innovation, follow these steps: Idea generation: What is the specific market need or problem that your business aims to solve?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

In Agile, we manage risk not through detailed plans, as in traditional models, but through the continuous delivery of a working product. When we introduce safety nets like special sprints, we inadvertently encourage risk-taking that can derail the project. BOOK TODAY for regional pricing, discounts, and custom payment plans!

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