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.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 8, 2022

Most of my Professional Services colleagues don’t utilize project management software. Others think the time investment to learn a new software program isn’t worth the value it could provide. . I never knew there was another way to manage my projects more efficiently until I started using LiquidPlanner.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2023

There are many ways to manage a project. While project management software is the gold standard, there are many free project management templates for Google that you can download to plan, manage and track your projects. They cover all phases of the project through its life cycle.

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The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 6, 2021

What is a Value-Driven Project Resource Management? Project resource management by PMO has changed significantly in the last 20 years. It is no more a mere spreadsheet for allocating resources to the projects and plug the holes. It has evolved into a highly value-driven resource management solution.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 16, 2022

Xebrio brings together requirements management and end-to-end traceability with task management and test coverage all the way to release management. It’s a project management ecosystem that is perfect for technology-led teams, with workflows and an easy interface with a low learning curve. Product: Xebrio.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2022

The project management industry, and our concept of what a project constitutes, is always changing. Nowadays, even non-PMP-certified workers are taking on work that closely resembles a traditional projects, and the desire to manage them better is growing every year. Technical Project Management Conference.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 9, 2021

Are you looking for a robust, scalable PPM solution that can manage the whole project life cycle and show you what’s being worked on at any one time? In this review of Sciforma, I’ll share the pros and cons of this enterprise-centric project and portfolio management tool. Portfolio Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 28, 2022

When used effectively, Slack is a powerful add-on to your project management toolkit. It integrates with many project management apps, and Slack is useful for providing a central hub for all the chatter that goes with projects. It’s one of the tools I use on my projects. How project teams use Slack.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If I’m honest it has been a while since I’ve worked on a project that has gone totally off the rails. What matters is whether it feels as if your project is under control and whether your stakeholders believe it is under control. Here are the 3 ways he set out to help you reel a troubled project back in. Work with your team.

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Epicflow Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

This guide aims to overcome the uncertainty of the Epicflow implementation process and to help our clients deploy the software smoothly and achieve positive results as quickly as possible. If your company uses other project management tools like Jira, MS Project, or Oracle Primavera, the demo environment will be adjusted accordingly.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Similar to a journey, projects have a beginning and an end. Just like a trip, most projects wouldn’t set off without first having an itinerary. In project management, the equivalent of an itinerary is a creative brief. But not all projects use a creative brief; they’re found only in specific disciplines.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Use this template to start a new project –outline project goals, deliverables, timelines, resources and budget. Then, let everyone know what problem your project solves… putting you that much closer to approval and kickoff! Download your template now and start your project off right. Why You Need a Project Proposal.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This article offers several solutions to this challenge, providing prioritization, process and people tips and how technology can be leveraged. While objectives are an effective way to capture high-level priorities of an organization, they often lack sufficient detail and are rarely translated into finite projects and tasks.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 27, 2022

In honor of National Superhero Day on April 28th, this article gives tips on how we can rise to “superhero status” as project managers. Successful projects can make you feel extraordinary, while failed ones can leave you feeling like the villain. First, let’s define what project success really means. Execute with speed.

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

Project managers are born communicators. An executive summary is your secret weapon when it comes to project communication. Whether it’s a business case, project plan, or market analysis, an executive summary is a great way to get the project’s most important information across quickly and clearly.

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Teamweek

MARCH 13, 2024

Many consultants find it difficult to track time accurately using spreadsheets or paper. They also often juggle multiple projects or clients simultaneously, making keeping an accurate record of work hours even more challenging. With time tracking apps like the ones on our list, consultants can address these challenges.

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Binfire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unlocking Growth and Productivity through Strategic Project Management Approaches This comprehensive guide delves into the pivotal role of project management in the growth and scalability of small businesses. This initial step is critical, as it sets the direction and scope of the project.

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Scoro

APRIL 10, 2024

The answer is probably a lot if you’re an operations manager at a growing consultancy. Spreadsheets for timesheets, spreadsheets for project phases and planning, spreadsheets for reporting… the list goes on. We reviewed the top project management tools for consultants to find the best tools for every team and need.

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Velociteach

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This article highlights some common issues I have encountered in my consulting and coaching practice. It is a fundamentally different way of managing, working, and delivering projects based on a set of values and principles. People are encouraged to develop solutions to serve customers and define how the team operates.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

From gold-plating projects with unnecessary features to misaligned incentives prioritizing output over outcome, these patterns can profoundly impact an organization’s agility and product value delivery. Command-and-Control Culture : A culture rooted in traditional management methods, leading to top-down decisions without team consultation​​.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Eugene Bounds and Steve Ackert Recently, the buzzword artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone’s minds, not just in the tech world but across many industries, including project management. For over a quarter of a century, the Standish Group has tracked, reported, and improved software-intensive project success rates. [1]

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Watch the recording of an eye-opening discussion about the true role of uncertainty in project-based organizations with TOC experts Dr. Albert Ponsteen and Eli Schragenheim. During their meeting, they’re touching upon the following topics: – The specifics of managing project-based organizations. Having defended his Ph.D.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Watch the recording of an eye-opening discussion about the true role of uncertainty in project-based organizations with TOC experts Dr. Albert Ponsteen and Eli Schragenheim. During their meeting, they’re touching upon the following topics: – The specifics of managing project-based organizations. Having defended his Ph.D.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Let’s explore the innovative solutions that enhance remote team communication, collaboration, and productivity, acknowledging these tools’ crucial role in fostering efficient workflows. Integrating email with project management tools ensures that communication aligns seamlessly with project workflows.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Cynthia Snyder Dionisio There are a multitude of ways we can use artificial intelligence (AI) to help us manage projects. Before you can harness the power of AI, you need access to software and data. Let’s start with software. This reduces the probability and impact of risks to the project budget and schedule.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 13, 2022

These feelings are sometimes our reality in the project management world. We dread that next call from our customer, the project management office leader, or a company executive looking for answers or updates on our latest project. We can dread the inevitable fire drills that come with being a project manager.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Requirements and boundary conditions are constantly changing, long planning phases are often impossible, and products and solutions are developed in close contact with customers. These challenges impact project management practices and project managers, spurring much-cited Agile Transformation.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 16, 2022

Project management is a lot more complicated than relying on the luck of the Irish to ensure people are working on the right priorities at the right time. As we all know – relying heavily on luck can have serious ramifications to our project plan. Reuse project plans. Here’s our short list: 1.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Watch the recording of the insightful webinar on multi-project management with prominent experts Jan Willem Tromp and Ben Rawson who have profound knowledge and rich experience in project management and digital transformation.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 20, 2022

Reflecting on last year, we can all identify things that undermined project progress or inhibited success. I call these things Productivity Demons or Project Demons. They consist of the little things in a project that you don’t want to do, that you procrastinate or try to delegate ineffectively. Look around your desk.

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Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

As more and more companies scramble to untangle the code of their monolithic legacy software and get it into the cloud, strategic priorities are shifting. Want the Deck Text HIDDEN to 33777 Video Transcript We will run into times where packing software makes it harder for us to transform the skills of our staff and external vendors.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 8, 2023

So why is so much of software opaque to the business? TL;DR; Every business (receiving entity) requesting a custom solution should expect valuable delivery of the highest possible quality. This commercial product was built using traditional project management practices and delivered on a two-yearly cadence.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Welcome to register for the webinar with project management experts Jan Willem Tromp and Mario Vanhoucke and participate in a discussion of Prof. Statistical Control; Building a bridge from a project level to a multi-project level; What about portfolio control, EVM on all the resources? But how to find the cause?

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