The IIL Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

Today, flexible approaches and educational programs have empowered senior management to pursue more creative and innovative projects. Techniques such as Agile, Scrum, and hybrid methodologies allow for changes to plans to be made quickly to take advantage of business opportunities. Today, we believe that we can measure anything.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2021

Agile will stay and Kanban will stay, but lots of organisations are choosing hybrid structures. If we look at research from PMI and research done by the Georgia Chapter, waterfall is used in construction but in IT and financial services are using agile and hybrid. There will still be the need for innovation.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These top 25 influencers for 2025 aren’t just keeping up with the trends—they’re setting them, reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver in today’s fast-paced world. Continuous Innovation: From Agile methodologies to change management, these influencers are at the forefront of evolving project delivery practices.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. It’s a way of automating repetitive tasks and it’s having a bit of an impact on the PMO community. Moreover, the PMO may be removed from tracking those efforts after the problems have been identified and the teams set the work into motion.”.

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Planview

AUGUST 16, 2021

Fresh from achieving great strides in digital transformation and other endeavors in record time over the past year, executives and boards of directors want to inject even more speed and agility into their organization’s DNA. Portfolio Management Offices are in a prime position to deliver this business agility – with the right PMO roadmap.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. It can serve as a baseline, but most project managers ought to layer some sort of agile certification on top of it. Find her on Twitter.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2021

Innovative projects, where the deliverable or new product is unique and pioneering, and the exact project scope is being progressively elaborated or managed through agile techniques. Your PMO might have definitions for each of those to help you define and refine your estimating at the early stages of the project. Essential read.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

TL; DR: Essential Agile Failure Patterns — When Noise Interferes with Signal. When Scrum becomes an element of an agile transformation, the following three common essential agile failure patterns prove to be an exceptionally tough nut to crack for any Scrum Master. Is Agile a Fad or a Trend?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Illusion of Precision: Debunking Agile Banditry in Say-Do Metrics Starting from the basics, let's understand what say-do metrics really entail. I once worked with an organisation where the PMO presented metrics that were manipulated to align with expected outcomes. Say-do metrics can be a double-edged sword. Enjoy this video?

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

An effective Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization is a must nowadays. Therefore, weve compiled a list of 15 best PMO software tools. What is a PMO? A PMO has the following functions: Project governance includes establishing frameworks, methodologies, and policies to guide project execution.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

An effective Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization is a must nowadays. Therefore, weve compiled a list of 15 best PMO software tools. What is a PMO? A PMO has the following functions: Project governance includes establishing frameworks, methodologies, and policies to guide project execution.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 26, 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, several top project management conferences are set to offer valuable insights into agile practices, digital transformation , leadership, and more. This gathering brings together thought leaders, innovators, and professionals to discuss key industry trends, share experiences, and build a supportive network.

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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. The Savvy PMO fosters organizational agility, cultivates efficiencies, and drives growth strategies. Start with this quick-start post to becoming a Savvy PMO. The Journey to Becoming a Savvy PMO.

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The Lazy Project Manager

MAY 25, 2021

Modernizing PPM: A Practical Four-Step Roadmap to Accelerate Agility. It also marks the launch of Peter’s new book: Make Your Business Agile: A Roadmap for Transforming Your Management and Adapting to the ‘New Normal’. Why right now is the time to claim the PMO’s seat at the executive table. million users worldwide.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2017

This year’s RICS project management conference has the theme ‘Remaining Lean and Agile in a Changing Work Environment’ I’m not sure if they are partnering with the APM as in previous years but the agenda is already up on the site and looks interesting. The focus will be taking Agile to the next level in your organization.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile – if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. It might seem like we could let our increasingly agile, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative teams just get on with it. Find her on Twitter.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

of organizations reporting that they are driving business innovation with data compared to 59.5% 54% believe it will change the way work is organized and 53% believe it will increase project team agility. 25% of PMO directors say that AI has disrupted their PMO ( Capgemini ) – and I’m sure that number will only continue to rise.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 13, 2025

This isn’t like make people aware of Agile and then they’ll just figure it out. And we get hung up often on the practices and everything around Agile. And what we’ve lost is what are the elements of the ecosystem that make Agile actually work. We have to be really, really clear. All self-organized, right?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

TL; DR: How to Make Agile Work in Fast-Growing Startups. For years, I worked in several Berlin-based, fast-growing startups in my capacity as Scrum Master, agile coach, and Product Owner. These are my lessons learned on making ‘agile’ — including Scrum as a framework — work in a fast-growing startup. Participation is free.).

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Inloox

APRIL 12, 2022

We have written many successful articles on a wide variety of topics, from project management 101 to the detailed how-to of project planning to the introduction to agile methods. 2: Innovation: Better Problem Solving with the SCAMPER Method. #3: 9: The PMO Series (1): Definition and Function of a Project Management Office. #10:

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By The PMO Squad & Lori MIlhaven October 16, 2024 Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our IPM Day Q&A! Through innovative leadership and cutting-edge technology, we successfully changed to virtual speaker filming. The PMO Squad The PMO Squad started in 2013 by global PMO Influencer Joe Pusz, PMO Joe.

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Planview

DECEMBER 13, 2019

A healthcare PMO today must have a strong constitution. Not only are they faced with challenges unique to healthcare, PMOs are also going through the trends mentioned in our recent post, “ Conquer Your Business Transformation.” Healthcare PMOs must frequently incorporate regulatory changes into the portfolio, for example.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

Innovative projects, where the deliverable or new product is unique and pioneering, and the exact project scope is being progressively elaborated or managed through agile techniques. Your PMO might have definitions for each of those to help you define and refine your estimates at the early stages of the project.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To tackle these demands, the AI-powered PMP Exam Simulator offers a tailored, interactive preparation experience designed to meet the needs of modern learners, setting it apart from traditional exam simulators in innovative ways. A natural team player, Max brings an agile, value focused approach to complex management, and to driving change.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Retrospective Antipatterns is a great book for those in agile project management – especially if you’ve read all the classics. Great for PMO leaders or those who want to shape the future of strategic delivery in their businesses, with lots of practical checklists and guidance. Retrospective Antipatterns Author: Aino Vonge Corry.

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Planview

JULY 5, 2019

The past four blogs in our series are based on the whitepaper, The Agile PMO: 5 Steps to Driving Agility at Scale and have centered around how the PMO can guide the enterprise towards greater agility. It requires that the PMO start embracing agile. It requires that the PMO start embracing agile.

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Planview

AUGUST 26, 2019

As we finalize our six-part blog series on how to become agile, let’s take a look back at the previous five blogs and provide you with a brief summary of their key points. Part 1: Driving Agile at Scale: The Agile PMO. The path toward agility necessitates a thoughtful strategy and patience. This must change.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Currently directing a large PMO with 40 project managers under his leadership, Bill recently sat down with MPUG to share his journey from managing his first project in 1991 to becoming a recognized PMO expert and author. “You’re running an organization called a PMO,” he emphasizes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This functionality caters to all team members from PMO professionals needing consolidated reporting to the task management that we have to do as project managers and team members. In a hybrid environment, the Scrum Master can be leading on the agile task delivery using the sprint features. Projects are at the heart of the system.

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Planview

MARCH 6, 2020

What’s the top factor for future success according to nearly 4,000 project managers, PMOs, and executives? The answer may not surprise you: “Organizational agility.” Executives expect PMOs to be the catalyst for this change. This is important, because achieving agility is not an all-or-nothing transition.

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Planview

MAY 11, 2018

Breaking news update: as I previously reported in the blog, “ Symptoms of the Zombie PMO ,” zombification is still proliferating in businesses throughout the world. In this updated report, I will expound upon the cures discussed by experts in the on-demand webinar, “ Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Zombie PMO.”.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One might conclude that agile approaches to project management, such as Scrum, mean there is no need for gate reviews. Organizations can significantly improve their innovation outcomes by implementing well-structured gates throughout product development.

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Project Accelerator News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Over the past five years, most IT Project portfolios are now progressively leading disruption, innovation, growth and expansion. The PMI’s 2020 Pulse report was subtitled The Future of Teaming: Creative, Collaborative and Agile – that’s PMaaS in a nutshell. How little we knew!!! YOUR HR DIRECTOR WILL LOVE PMaaS!

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 19, 2020

[This post is a sneak preview of Jesse Fewell’s talk at IIL’s Agile & Scrum 2020 Online Conference , and is based on his upcoming book Untapped Agility ]. We’ve been told that to achieve more innovation, more collaboration, or more agility, we need to adopt modern practices. Tailoring was always core to Agility.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you are agile or waterfall, iterative, predictive, incremental or hybrid: what’s important is that when a new requirement comes along, it is clear and thought through, and you know what it is! Consider adding contingency time to the schedule if your project is unusual or innovative (for your organization).

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The Zombie-PMO apocalypse is here. Executives are expecting more from PMOs than ever. But there is one problem…PMOs are finding it very hard to adapt. PMOs can no longer focus on standardization, governance, or control when the business needs agility, flexibility, and innovation.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. As organizations strive for efficiency, productivity, and innovation, project managers must adapt to this new reality. In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment.

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