The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

These new projects are strategic in nature, such as innovation, research & development, new product development and strategic planning initiatives. Many of the traditional project management processes, tools, and techniques used in operational projects do not apply to strategic or innovation projects. Project Management (PM) 4.0

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

John Estrella John Estrella With the release of the Agile Practice Guide along with the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition , we can’t ignore PMI’s direction to incorporate adaptive life cycles such as agile , iterative or incremental life cycles into project and development life cycles.

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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% Sources: Capterra , IPMA , PMI , APM Impact of AI on project management jobs 47% of people believe that AI would do better at treating all job applicants in the same way than humans ( Pew Research ). Only 9% say they are extremely ready.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2028 PMI 391

NimbleWork

JANUARY 26, 2025

This gathering brings together thought leaders, innovators, and professionals to discuss key industry trends, share experiences, and build a supportive network. Discuss new trends in digital technologies, AI, sustainability , and innovation, while fostering collaboration between academia and industry to shape a future-ready ecosystem.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Pretty much any books on project management qualify, as long as you can show that what you have learned from them matches up to the PMI Talent Triangle, or the equivalent competency framework for your professional body if it is another project management association. What books qualify for PDUs? PDU claim: 4 hours. PDU claim: 10 hours.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2017

PMI Sweden Passion of Projects: Gothenburg, Sweden 12-13 March 2018. The PMI Sweden is an event with inspiring speakers, professional colleagues, and companies in different sectors gathered with the goal of sharing their knowledge and experience in project, portfolio, and programme management. Elizabeth Harrin speaking at EVA 2015.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. Reimagine the must-have project management skills,” says Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, North America, Project Management Institute (PMI). It’s a way of automating repetitive tasks and it’s having a bit of an impact on the PMO community.

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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. Here’s a deep dive into the problem it solves and what makes it uniquely effective.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

My PMO Lifecycle: Building, Running, and Shutting Down course is going strong and I will be launching updates in 2019 that will really help PMO Managers be successful. You can get to the online course here: The PMO Lifecycle: Building, Running, and Shutting Down. He has 20+ years as a project manager and PMO leader.

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Project Accelerator News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Back in 2020, around one out of six respondents to a Project Management Institute (PMI) survey said lack of talent with the right skillsets was the single most important factor responsible for project failure at their organisation. I also remember back in 2020, the PMI did a rare thing – they said something I disagreed with.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leon Herszon: In this episode of “Inside Stories,” Leon Herszon interviews Americo Pinto, a seasoned consultant and managing director of PMO Global Alliance at the Project Management Institute (PMI). Americo shares his journey from founding a successful consulting firm to establishing PMOGA, which was later acquired by PMI.

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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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MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Organizations can significantly improve their innovation outcomes by implementing well-structured gates throughout product development. Gain access to 500+ hours of PMI-accredited training, live events, and a vibrant online community. It allows course corrections, resource reallocations, or project termination if necessary.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The ISO 9001 definition is very similar to APM’s, as is the definition in the PMI PMBOK ®. Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. Use their expertise to help improve your processes, methods and ways of working.

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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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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy where the leader’s primary focus is on serving and empowering team members within the PMO. Tangible Benefits. Servant Leadership’s Role.

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Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

It was a very enjoyable and impressive conference, focussed on innovation in project management. Mark Langley, president and CEO of the PMI, gave a keynote presentation on the importance of innovation. This year at the conference featured the first Hamdan bin Mohammed Awards for Innovation in Project Management.

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Project management is a discipline loaded with acronyms: PMP, PRINCE2, CPM, WBS, PMBOK, PMI… and about 150 others. Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO?

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Planview

MARCH 6, 2020

The Project Management Institute (PMI) asked this question for the first time ever for its 2020 Pulse of the Profession ® report, knowing that organizations are rewiring to innovate and deliver competitive products and services quickly. Executives expect PMOs to be the catalyst for this change.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 11, 2022

Embracing artificial intelligence promises considerable benefits for businesses and economies such as increased productivity and innovation.” He has built and led some of the largest PMOs in the world with organizations such as Siemens, IBM, UKG, and now Ceridian, where he is the VP Global PMO. PWC’s ‘A Virtual Partnership?

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Artificial Inteligence PMO PMI Leadership 148

Online PM Courses

OCTOBER 14, 2018

And we mustn’t forget that there are other widely used hashtags in the #PMOT community, like #Agile, #PMO, and #PMP. Enthusiastic PMO bod. PMO flashmobber: arraspeople.co.uk. Leadership #PMO #StrategicPlanning Join us: project-management.pm. PMI: @ PMInstitute. PMI’s blog team: @ PMvoices.

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MPUG

JUNE 5, 2023

In today’s discussion, we’ll explore the intriguing concept of the Digital Project Management Office (PMO). You may ask, “What is a Digital PMO?” Understanding the Concept of the Digital PMO The Digital PMO, as its name suggests, integrates digital project management tools at its core.

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PMO Technical Review PMI Innovation 59

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

This is an edited version of a white paper I wrote with some colleagues for the PMI EMEA Summit in Barcelona. Gartner’s analysts conclude that the PMO software marketplace is still emerging and they feel uncomfortable in showing the right way, pushing organisations towards the use of only one project management tool.

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House of PMO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Each year at the House of PMO, we bring you the top ten trends to watch out for in PMO over the coming year. We have been writing about trends and predictions in PMO since 2016 and this year we thought why not take a look at some of the earlier trends and see where we are right now and what to watch out for in 2025.

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Henny Portman

APRIL 12, 2024

These two books can be enjoyed independently, yet they share a significant connection through their central theme of principles and the fact that a PMO is part of the broader PPM environment too. It begins with an in-depth exploration of the fundamental PMO principles, enriched with descriptions, insights, and illustrative examples.

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Taskque

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

PMO Conference. If you are interested in learning about the latest techniques, tools and research related to portfolio management , program management or project management office , then the PMO conference should be on top of your list. PMI EMEA Congress. PMI EMEA Congress will be held in Prague, Czechia, 14-16 June 2020.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 19, 2020

We’ve been told that to achieve more innovation, more collaboration, or more agility, we need to adopt modern practices. Jesse Fewell is an author, coach, and trainer who helps senior leaders from Boston to Beijing transform their organizations to achieve more innovation, collaboration, and business agility.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 17, 2016

My book, Collaboration Tools for Project Managers (published by PMI), can help you pick the right tech for your team and get it set up quickly. Creativity is the cornerstone of innovation. Don’t let that become a reason why project team members fail to deliver on their milestones. Not sure where to start?

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PM Solutions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Day 1 at PMI Global Summit 2024 was quite interesting, especially for PMI members. During the opening keynote, Pierre Le Manh, PMI's President & CEO, announced PMI Infinity 2.0 , the updated PMI AI tool that will launch later this year. Workplace values aren't important only to Gen Z Hello from Los Angeles!

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MPUG

JUNE 23, 2024

by Charles Henry Carter AI For Marketing and Product Innovation, Powerful New Tools for Predicting Trends, Connecting with Customers, and Closing Sales Dr. A. Using this tool speeds up the decision-making process and enhances its quality, leading to better outcomes and more innovative products.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Resource managers also have a part in organizational change, as companies continue to create innovative processes and systems, staff roles and responsibilities, and incorporate technology for greater efficiency. She was Financial Vice President of PMI® Mexico Chapter in 1999 and 2002, member of PMI® since 1996 – present.

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Hot PMO

JANUARY 29, 2025

AI in the PMO Space: Opportunities and Challenges Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, and the Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. AI-powered tools promise to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and automate routine tasks, enabling PMOs to focus on higher-value activities.

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Artificial Inteligence PMO Generative AI Governance 40

MPUG

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Tad Haas’ How Innovation & Portfolio Management Office Underpins Corporate Success webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Today’s session is eligible for 3/4 of a PMI PDU in the strategic category, and the code to claim that is on the screen now.

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Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

It was a very enjoyable and impressive conference, focussed on innovation in project management. Mark Langley, president and CEO of the PMI, gave a keynote presentation on the importance of innovation. This year at the conference featured the first Hamdan bin Mohammed Awards for Innovation in Project Management.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Projects are generally a mechanism for change and may leverage innovation. Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) A comprehensive guide by the Project Management Institute (PMI) that establishes the standard for project management processes and practices. Project A project is something that has a definite start and end (i.e.,

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