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! Order on the IIL website.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2024

The digital revolution, a globalized economy, and a shifting social paradigm demand a leadership approach that is both innovative and grounded in reality. By aligning strategies with concrete data, companies can achieve operational efficiencies, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive sustainable growth.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2024

It's not merely about aesthetics; it's a critical tool for alignment and transparency. This clarity is instrumental in creating a stable, predictable system — a cornerstone for sustained excellence and agility. Learn more about how we can help

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Stifled Innovation : When the directive is to “go fast,” where is the time for innovation, for trying new approaches, or for learning from failure A Leadership Issue, Not Just a Team Issue Imposing velocity as the sole metric is a form of micromanagement that neglects the nuanced fabric of agile values.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. She has over 25 years of experience in research, organisational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realisation.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

The SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool and provides a framework for evaluating internal and external factors influencing the success of a company or project. Overall, the SWOT analysis is an indispensable tool in project management that provides a solid basis for decision-making and strategic planning. What is a SWOT analysis?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having an effective innovation strategy is crucial for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve and unleash their full potential. Organizations that fail to innovate risk falling behind their competitors and losing their market share.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2024

Going live with innovative new solutions? You could also add in sustainability, or anything else that makes sense for your project. It is certainly still a useful tool to focus priorities when making high-level decisions about how to best balance these constraints for a successful outcome. Why are project constraints important?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From an Evidence-Based Management perspective, an organization would balance measures between the four Key-Value Areas: Current Value, Unrealized Value, Ability to Innovate, and Time to Market). Engaging goals inspire and sustain teams when things become difficult. Innovative: Innovation is the driving force in today's world.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, businesses are constantly looking for ways to achieve sustainable growth. The concept of sustainable business growth goes beyond just increasing profits; it involves finding a balance between economic, environmental, and social responsibilities.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most exciting outcomes of Scrum being adopted by a team is innovation. Broadly that is described as innovation. Innovation around the team's working practices. Innovation in the product and in the case of the following interview, innovation in the broader context of climate change.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Innovation has become a key driver for success and growth. However, many businesses struggle to spark innovation and devise a creative strategy. Successful companies understand that innovation is a critical component of staying relevant and staying ahead of the competition.

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Wrike

JULY 7, 2023

The role of sustainability has evolved beyond being a mere buzzword. A sustainable operations strategy not only helps companies reduce their environmental impact but also drives efficiency, enhances social responsibility, and improves overall economic viability.

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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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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Four Actions Framework, also known as the ERRC framework, is a ‘blue ocean’ strategic management tool introduced in the book “Blue Ocean Strategy” by W. Raise – They raised the level of innovation and efficiency in the aerospace industry by focusing on rapid prototyping and iterative design processes.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Innovation has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Many turn to technology and data-driven approaches, but one key driver of innovation often gets overlooked – creativity. Understanding the Role of Creativity in Innovation Creativity is the fuel that powers innovation.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Allowing teams the freedom to self-organize empowers them to take ownership of their work, fostering creativity and innovation. This not only fuels innovation but also encourages a growth mindset within the organization. Agile teams need the support from their manager to gain the creativity that is needed to deal with complexity.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The VRIO framework is a strategic management tool used to analyze the competitive advantage of a firm’s resources and capabilities. When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Consequently, it needs to be augmented with tools and practices to apply its theoretical foundation to an organization’s business reality: what problems shall be solved for whom in which market? Some tools and practices have proven highly effective in supporting Scrum’s application and reaping its benefits.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They equip the team with tools and strategies to deal with complexity, ensuring that the team understands and adopts adaptability and resilience in approaching the work. This practice helps identify key areas for growth, both at the individual and team levels and promotes a mindset of sustained learning and self-improvement.

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Productivity Land

JULY 17, 2023

As the need for one-of-a-kind and entertaining events grows, innovation has become a noticeable impact. By utilising these cutting-edge solutions, event organisers may break away from established paradigms, resulting in more innovative and memorable interactions for all attendees.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A roadmap is: a tool to create transparency around the vision, direction, progress, and order of the Product. Y'know, Individuals and Interactions over Process and Tools. Now we have covered the general overview of the entire Product Wall, we break it down piece by piece. In this article, we explain the Roadmap section.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

This article will explore various innovative marketing ideas specifically tailored to the construction industry, highlighting the importance of understanding the marketing landscape and harnessing digital and offline marketing strategies, as well as exploring the potential of event marketing and personalized approaches.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

This is counterintuitive to the Agile manifesto, which emphasizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools, and responding to change over following a plan. An upward curve of undone work, contradicting the essence of Agile, which is to minimize such backlogs and ensure a sustainable pace of development. Enjoy this video?

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

It promotes a methodical approach to problem solving and process improvement, making it a versatile tool that can be used in different industries and project types. It is therefore rather unsuitable as a proactive innovation management tool, even if innovations can arise as a side effect of the PDCA cycle.

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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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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Adopting this learning stance allows organizations to pivot quickly, innovate, and remain competitive and viable. Regularly review processes, tools, and outcomes to identify areas for improvement.

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Binfire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Focus and Concentration Sustaining focus and concentration amidst the demands of modern life requires deliberate practice and discipline. Incorporating regular breaks into your schedule allows for moments of rejuvenation and prevents burnout, sustaining your productivity over the long haul. Remember that.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 25, 2024

Dive into the complementary roles of product managers and project managers and explore how their collaboration can lead to desired outcomes by overcoming common challenges, making strategic decisions, and driving product innovation forward. Continuous Improvement It ensures sustained competitiveness and relevance.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 3, 2020

Today, Jen brings her customer experience lens to product development, where she works on exciting product innovations for the future of the company. . During my time consulting, I realized that traditional project management tools just weren’t adding the value I thought they should. One of the originals, practically!

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Likert scale serves as an excellent example of a measurement tool. Their focus may shift from innovative solutions to mere survival, hampering the team's progress. The simplicity of measurement tools like thumbs-up, thumbs-down, or Likert scales make this assessment an achievable task. This isn't your same old conference.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 19, 2023

Unfortunately, some Scrum Masters fall into the trap of using the same Retrospective agenda repeatedly, stifling the team's creativity and hindering their ability to generate innovative solutions. The organization does not provide a dedicated collaboration tool or platform for real-time communication and problem resolution.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

Ultimately, only the people closest to the customers’ problems can solve those within the given constraints while contributing to an organization’s sustainability. Team members are empowered to take risks, try new ideas, and learn from failures, leading to more innovative solutions for customers.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Choosing the appropriate tools and techniques to your advantage is essential for professionals working in the dynamic field of project management who must contend with issues like project budget constraints, tight deadlines, and constantly changing requirements. By: Meredith G.

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Productivity Land

MARCH 26, 2024

By leveraging visualization tools, businesses can streamline decision-making processes, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities more effectively. Optimizing Operational Efficiency Operational efficiency is a cornerstone of business success, and data visualization offers valuable tools for optimizing processes and workflows.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These tools can be very helpful for organizations looking for clear guidance. As businesses evolve, there's an underlying pressure to adapt, innovate, and revamp. You've rolled out policies that seemed innovative on paper. Ability to innovate. But the path becomes clearer when you have the right tools and insights.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

An interesting report by PwC [5] highlights that AI-enabled project management tools give greater support and accuracy to the decision-making process and could be crucial in achieving successful project management in the near future across the following five key areas: Business Insights. Innovation.” Active Assistance. Creativity.

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