The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Managing a project requires juggling many different tasks at once—it’s no easy feat. But what if you had to manage multiple projects at once? A program is many projects linked together in order to match one overall business objective. Managing both resources and communications across all projects with their stakeholders.

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Wrike

MAY 20, 2023

One key aspect of this is streamlining your strategic operations process. By implementing lean principles, embracing automation and technology, and enhancing communication and collaboration, you can optimize your operations and maximize productivity. This could include raw materials, labor, equipment, and technology.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you overwhelmed by the rapid shifts in industry demands and the swift pace of technological progress? Today, continuously enhancing your project management skills is beneficial and expected. Visualize leading projects that deliver tangible enhancements, where each member contributes to the outcomes.

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 2, 2021

Project managers need an amazing channel to keep track of all the tasks and monitor the progress of every team. The Kanban tool is exactly what you just imagined. An all-in-one solution for project managers to march towards the success of their projects and teams. ProProfs Project. Kanban Tool. MeisterTask.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 12, 2021

Kanban is one of the most popular frameworks for getting work done and delivering projects. With its roots in lean manufacturing, many companies use Kanban to improve their productivity and deliver optimal customer value. In this article, we’re going to roundup the 12 best Kanban tools on the market. What is a Kanban Tool?

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Resource Guru

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Solution: Implement clear communication protocols, hold regular team meetings, and use collaboration tools to streamline communication. Processes Processes are what keep projects moving forward and help you deliver consistent work. Challenge: Inefficient or outdated processes can hinder productivity.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 1, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager facing the relentless pressures of deadlines, unforeseen issues, and changing project scopes? Imagine possessing skills that transform every challenge into an opportunity, enabling you to manage and lead projects efficiently. What is Problem Solving?

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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!”. Project justification

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In these dynamic times, Microsoft is at the helm of a pivotal change in how we perceive work and project management. The tech giant’s new philosophy has brought forward a promising vision for modern work management, emphasizing the need for teams to work in their own flexible ways, while still delivering the desired results for executives.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software is a critical tool for teams who need help managing complex projects and priorities across their organization. This software isn’t just critical for enterprise organizations, but any company that manages shared resources and has complex projects with succession planning components.

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ProProfs Project Management

MAY 4, 2021

Once businesses have implemented their systems, the idea of having a process improvement plan goes right out of the window. It is a powerful tool, no doubt, but grossly underused. Reasons for this under-utilization is multi-layered: Businesses do not have the time to review processes. Process Improvement Methodology .

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. This transformation paves the way for increased project success, improved product quality, and a motivated team aligned with the organization's goals and customer needs.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether you’re a small team of freelancers or a large agency, your company needs a project management tool that fits your processes like a glove. Before choosing a specific tool though, you need to decide on the type of project management software you need. Project and resource planning software.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Agency growth is the process of expanding your agency’s operations and capabilities by growing its client base, enhancing its service offerings, and strengthening its team to meet demand. When you’re growing, you’re gaining more clients, hiring more staff, and possibly taking on more projects. That’s scaling.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

One of the biggest challenges in agile project management is determining what tasks are needed to complete a project, how long each should take, and who needs to carry them out. They are also used as tools for communicating with others in the organization, particularly other management teams. What is an Agile Release Plan?

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Agilemania

JANUARY 21, 2022

The System Team usually develops and maintains the tools that support the continuous delivery pipeline. The core responsibilities of RTE include facilitating the ART processes and events, assisting the teams in delivering value, etc. It is part of the Agile Product Delivery competency of the Lean Enterprise.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Whether manufacturing physical products or providing digital services, most businesses follow some sort of process to deliver the proverbial goods. However, Six Sigma is not without its criticisms, and project managers should be aware of the pros and cons of this system before implementing it. . Six Sigma explained.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Scrum , Kanban , XP, Lean, RAD, SAFe®, and so on… We spend a lot of time concentrating on the distinctions across agile frameworks since the list is extensive and diverse. In an agile project, an iteration occurs during which development occurs. Iterations vary depending on the project but are always a defined length.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In the fast-paced and demanding world of manufacturing, efficient project management plays a crucial role in achieving success. The ability to streamline processes, optimize resources, and meet tight deadlines is essential for manufacturers looking to gain a competitive edge.

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nTask

AUGUST 22, 2019

As an Agile project manager, I have seen my fair share of so-called “Scrum Masters” and “Agile Experts” claiming to be masters of their craft. Anyhow, this case study illustrates different real life examples of Scrum Project Management. We’ll keep on adding new updates to this phenomenal write-up for aspiring project managers.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are there projects missing deadlines, going over budget, or failing to meet expectations within your organization? Imagine having a centralized hub in your organization that keeps your projects on track and aligns them perfectly with your strategic goals. What is a Project Management Office?

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Ganttic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

TLDR: Kanban planning is popular amongst project management offices (PMOs) because it’s easily integrated with various project management methodologies. It is the features and principles of Kanban boards and Gantt charts which also make them a perfect project management pairing. A quick review first.

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Scoro

OCTOBER 23, 2020

From the building of ancient pyramids and industrialization of the 19th century to modern-day developments such as the Gantt chart and Critical Path, project management has always existed in some form. There are several approaches to project management, but these can be broadly divided into two categories.

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Techno-PM

JULY 5, 2023

Maintaining consistent project quality is critical to the success of any project. It also helps keep the project on budget and reduces the risk of project failure. However, maintaining consistent quality throughout the project requires a concerted effort from the project team.

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Techno-PM

JULY 5, 2023

Maintaining consistent project quality is critical to the success of any project. It also helps keep the project on budget and reduces the risk of project failure. However, maintaining consistent quality throughout the project requires a concerted effort from the project team.

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nTask

MARCH 3, 2022

A workflow diagram is a graphical representation of your project. It displays all the details related to the project such as the tasks, resources, time duration, etc. It is a visual representation of your project’s timeline. Creating a workflow diagram is a very systemized and organized way of going about your project.

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Planio

APRIL 24, 2023

Creative features, successful product ideas, wild marketing stunts, full rebrands, or massive IT projects — none of them work without the project managers that tirelessly make sure everyone’s on the same page and making progress towards a shared goal. Researching and validating project ideas 2. But there’s a problem.

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Wrike

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Whether you’re brand new to the field or have been at this for a while, you’re not content to rest on your laurels — you want to push yourself to become an even better project manager. We’ll break down several necessary project manager technical skills and soft skills, and provide some actionable advice that you can use to step up your game.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 8, 2022

According to Harvard Business Review, these five Rs together, exacerbated by the pandemic, greatly influenced the Great Resignation: Retirement — older workers retired early to spend time with loved ones and on interests outside of work. We recommend using a tool like Resource Guru (of course!)

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager or team member tired of projects that get out of control, consume resources, and seem to go far beyond their original scope? Imagine initiating a project so effectively that it stays on track and aligns perfectly with organizational goals.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Increasingly agencies, consultancies, and other knowledge-based project teams are adopting Agile as their preferred method to deliver projects. After all, Agile projects deliver proven value in software projects: Higher profit More meaningful projects and client relationships Greater productivity Clearer communication.

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Function Point

MAY 29, 2023

These Account Executives are less interested in project management and more interested in moving their project through to completion so they can move on to their next commissioned sale. Each day the Traffic Manager reviews each Job within the organization and updates the status in the Online Project Management software.

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Planio

MAY 2, 2018

Urwick in the 1964 issue of Harvard Business Review. Well, because despite all our technological and societal advances, we still seem to be struggling with this exact issue. But for technical teams? Setting proper goals for your technical team doesn’t just keep your team and devs aligned with company goals.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Project managers , who have just begun working on a project, may find it really stressful and time-consuming to manage multiple tasks, especially if they don’t know the basics. . Imagine you get a promotion as a project manager and are now solely responsible for various management tasks. Common Project Management Terms.

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Planview

MARCH 27, 2019

In this edition, we’ll look at the remaining four planning types: investment and capacity planning, roadmapping, release planning, and technology portfolio planning. In this edition, we’ll look at the remaining four planning types: investment and capacity planning, roadmapping, release planning, and technology portfolio planning.

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

The number one thing every project manager needs to level up their skills is experience. A good project management book. There’s nothing “new” about running a project. But you can bet that every single type of project has already been run by someone else. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (6th edition).

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