The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Cyber resilience involves a combination of strategies, including risk assessment and management, incident response planning, business continuity planning, security awareness training, technology controls, robust governance, and cultural change. However, it is essential to note that technology alone cannot guarantee cyber resilience.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2024

Myth #3 Agile has no governance As many Agile transformations shun good management and seldom provide solid guidance for senior leadership, governance tends to fall by the wayside. We show our clients how to build and maintain lightweight governance practices, appropriate reporting and remain in consistent conversations with teams.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 20, 2022

Ron Rosenhead, co-author of Strategies for Project Sponsorship. I spoke to the authors of Strategies for Project Sponsorship , a book about how to sponsor projects, and reading it from a project manager’s perspective is a great way to improve how you interact and engage with your project sponsor. Thanks, Ron!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. From airlines to zoos, project managers deliver change and make strategy happen. Is this true?

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Productivity Land

MAY 18, 2023

Latest Statistics about Identity Theft Identity theft is more than an abstract threat; it’s a widespread issue with alarming statistics: An estimated 15 million Americans had their identities stolen in 2021, with a majority of cases going unreported (Javelin Strategy & Research, 2022). million reports of identity theft in 2021.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Individuals differ significantly in their decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and susceptibility to social engineering. Human risk mitigation strategies often involve behavioral interventions, such as training, awareness programs, and policies. This unpredictability makes it difficult to anticipate and prevent human errors.

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The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

While businesses, organizations, and markets have evolved, the Experience Curve concept survives and can be very useful for informing decisions, shaping strategy, and guiding implementation. Using the Experience Curve in Strategy Formulation. Strategy of cutting prices – Cut prices earlier to discourage the competition.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

Strategies and tactics. Strategies and tactics must be articulated: they are the practical translation of the company’s goals and strategic objectives. The less governable aspect, however, is who judges, and not what is being judged or how to judge it. Does it contribute to more than one of them simultaneously?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

I am not talking about those companies and teams that suffer from self-imposed constraints and obstacles such as counterproductive internal governance, or old-school development and engineering practices. Here are two strategies and a handful of tactics to help you achieve that.

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Planview

MAY 26, 2021

We jointly presented findings from the new Strategy Execution Benchmark research. A category of “Strategy Execution Leaders” emerged from the results. Let’s say your strategies have changed or another strategy has emerged in response to a market shift – maybe a competitor launched a new product.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Effective marketing strategies can help these institutions reach their target audience, build brand awareness, and attract and retain students. This article explores various marketing strategies used in the higher education sector, emphasizing their importance and evaluating their effectiveness.

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Alan Parker Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Governance , Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in cybersecurity are essential for most organisations and are becoming an unavoidable cost of doing business. GRC software is crucial for automating governance, risk, and compliance processes. What is GRC in Cyber Security?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When to Use It: Another process developed initially for manufacturing and for software teams, the Kanban method has since expanded and has been used in human resources, marketing, organizational strategy, executive process and accounts receivable and payable. It was initially created by the UK government for IT projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

From airlines to zoos, project managers deliver change and make strategy happen. Here are some different industries that frequently recruit project managers: Construction Government/public sector Healthcare Oil and gas IT Supply chain management Charity work Retail Manufacturing Engineering Human resources.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

This is a tool used more often by public entities such as local governments for major public expenditures. It can be used for related planning, engineering, design, appraisal or feasibility study costs. A supplement to the organization’s larger strategic plan, the capital improvement plan must align with that strategy.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2024

Recently, an engineer shared an insight that struck me. This cultural shift was instrumental in revitalizing Microsoft’s approach to product development and market strategy. Companies can leverage such programs to innovate in areas aligning with government priorities, often reflecting emerging market needs and societal challenges.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

New work is being assigned without being reviewed for priority or as part of the long term strategy/plan,” wrote one project manager, and many others added similar comments about the lack of organizational portfolio management, like these: Poor strategy planning hence poor implementation in order to realize benefits sought. Case study.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Organizational strategy plays a vital role in the success of any business. In this article, we will explore the importance of organizational strategy, the key elements that make it effective, the steps involved in its formulation, and the challenges that may arise during implementation.

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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. Key Elements of an Effective Innovation Strategy An effective innovation strategy comprises several key elements that provide a framework for success.

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

The successful implementation of organizational strategies is key to achieving strategic success. In this article, we will explore the common hurdles in strategy implementation and provide insights into how organizations can overcome them to achieve their desired outcomes. Provides a roadmap for resource allocation.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

In order to implement effective mitigation strategies that minimize potential harm and maximize preparedness, it’s important to redefine our understanding of risk and overcome the obstacles that hinder successful implementation. Understanding and effectively addressing risks is crucial for any business or organization.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

New work is being assigned without being reviewed for priority or as part of the long term strategy/plan,” wrote one project manager, and many others added similar comments about the lack of organizational portfolio management, like these: Poor strategy planning hence poor implementation in order to realize benefits sought. Case study.

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 4, 2024

Roy is an experienced agile coach and trainer with strong technical and leadership qualifications with more than 30 years of experience in strategic planning, team development, project and product management and systems engineering strategies.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

In the past, business risk management related to projects was considered a responsibility of the project sponsor, the project governance committee, and even senior management. It is believed that projects will serve as the engine of the future economy. This is no longer the case. What are your views on it? All names would work.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 18, 2023

When it comes to compressing a project timeline , there are two main strategies available to you in a predictive (waterfall) environment: crashing and fast-tracking. We’ll also discuss different strategies you can use if you decide to crash or fast-track your project so that you get the most out of them. First up: crashing.

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Leading Agile

MAY 17, 2024

The culprits are probably lurking in one (or more) of three areas: aspects of the raw infrastructure and purchased software, constraints imposed by legacy applications, and/or inefficiencies embedded in the organization’s engineering practices.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

While it was designed for software development, other industries such as finance, professional services, engineering, IT and even government agencies have started to use scrum because it helps their teams establish clear roles, responsibilities and procedures, which improves their overall productivity.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

2] Effective AI governance is crucial. These strategies promote transparency in data usage, equitable treatment, defense against attacks, and system transparency. Many leaders feel unprepared to deploy AI due to data security (43%), impact on the workforce (32%), and ethical implications (30%). [2]

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Practical Expertise: Their advice is grounded in real-world experience, offering strategies proven effective in diverse project environments. Accessibility: Complex concepts are distilled into actionable insights, making advanced strategies accessible to professionals at all levels.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

In contrast to traditional project/program/portfolio managers dealing with individual projects/programs/portfolios, the role of a CPO is more strategic, he or she is a member of the executive board and oversees all project-related activities and their connection with an organization’s business strategy.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

DevOps Engineer. – Creating Strategy. Software Engineer. Agile Software Engineering. – Agile Software Engineering. Connect strategy with execution. – Establishing Strategy and Investment Funding. – Applying Lean Governance. Software Engineer. SAFe for DevOps.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Selecting and adopting tools that best align with our organization and strategy will be key. The future of AI in project management will depend on how we implement, use, and govern it! Eugene is a Strategy and Management Consultant with three decades of Information Technology and Program Execution experience.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized department within an organization that standardizes the governance of projects. Common Types of a PMO Project Management Offices or Program Management Offices (PMOs) can vary widely in structure and function, adapting to the needs of different industries and organizational strategies.

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Leading Agile

MAY 18, 2020

The Investment Tier within the LeadingAgile model acts as the translation engine between strategy and execution, and this governance model allows executives to achieve “decision-making excellence.” This translation of strategy into execution falls under the purview of what LeadingAgile refers to as the Investment Tier.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Most of the projects were highly technical and mandated that engineers, often those with advanced degrees, assume the lead role as project managers (PMs). Many government workers and military personnel believed that, because of their rank or title, their “equals” in the contractors’ firms were at the executive levels.

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Inloox

JUNE 10, 2021

" Ernest Fitzgerald, an engineer, manager and former U.S. Northcote Parkinson was a teacher and writer who caught the public's attention in the mid-1950s with his satirical writings about government and business. Kinser was an engineer, efficiency expert, and all-rounder. " James C.

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Teamweek

JULY 12, 2024

TL;DR — Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence engineers may specialize in different areas of AI. Different AI engineering jobs require different skills. AI is diverse, and few people apply to be just an artificial intelligence engineer. But in reality, it takes human engineers to design and maintain NLP-based systems.

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