The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

This balance will be key to achieving effective and sustainable strategic value realization. Project Management is a Strategic Competency: Interview with Dr. Harold Kerzner and Dr. Al Zeitoun; Project Management Review; republished in the PM World Journal, Vol. Getting to this balance is a key to future experiencing culture.

Sustainability 158

Sustainability Innovation Government Governance 158

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Let’s review smart manufacturing and smart factories and explore some examples of smart manufacturing technologies. Project management software can be a tool for achieving these goals. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that delivers real-time data that enhances control and facilitates smart manufacturing.

Manufacturing 458

Manufacturing Artificial Inteligence Software Review Technical Review 458

Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2025

What I learned from this book is The purpose (goal) of Lean is to get to the shortest sustainable lead time with quality and value. Lean Software Development As Scrum is typically utilized by Software Engineering teams, I will shift the focus to Lean Software Development. The acronym is DEBASED.

Lean 185

Lean SCRUM Software Review Software Development 185

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. When to Use It: The practice originated in software development and works well in that culture. Get work management software that fits with every methodology.

Technical Review 505

Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 505

Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations. What is Agile Software Development? Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer.

Software Developers 191

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Agile 191

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

From the top down, the entire organization must be committed to sustaining quality improvements for them to be achieved. Control: In order to make sure that these improvements are sustainable, monitor them by creating a control plan. The Harvard Business Review notes what it sees as shortcomings to the technique.

Lean 417

Lean Manufacturing Transportation Sustainability 417

International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

Innovation 137

Innovation Technical Review Sustainability Engineering 137

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It is able to (with proper prompting) write poetry, generate code, plan vacations, translate languages and do much more. AI enables predictions that are more accurate than traditional software solutions in determining risk responses, probabilities, and their impact. Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive.

Artificial Inteligence 88

Artificial Inteligence 2023 Generative AI ChatGPT 88

The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

More simply and generally the use of software, as it should in any field, should make the life (of the user) easier and provides greater capability and efficiency and with a lower probability of errors. We will explore this type of software, but first, lets take a closer look at classical Project Management software.

Artificial Inteligence 78

Artificial Inteligence Leadership Software Review 2024 78

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.

Influencer 111

Influencer 2025 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

Encouraging self-management and promoting a culture of collective problem-solving can lead to a more independent, motivated, and innovative team. By encouraging self-organization, the Scrum Master empowers the team members to take ownership of their work and find innovative solutions to obstacles that arise.

SCRUM 171

SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Innovation 171

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

A good starting point would be working with the “Manifesto of Agile Software Development,” particularly ensuring that stakeholders understand that adapting to change over following a plan is paramount for the organization’s future success. A new feature is overdue and has been drastically underestimated due to unexpected technical debt.

SCRUM 253

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 253

Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

TL; DR: Agile Laws in Software Development On many occasions, working with agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. In a remote working situation, to make matters worse, there is a compound effect due to the increased communication overhead.

Agile 202

Agile Technical Review Software Engineering Sustainability 202

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

People that fail to abide by the PMI Code of Ethics Professional Conduct could end up with prison sentences and voluntary admission to the witness protection program. The Say “NO” Ribbon THE INNOVATION RIBBON Innovation is generally regarded as a new way of doing something.

Software Review 78

Software Review Innovation Government Governance 78

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, in our rapidly evolving business landscape, sticking rigidly to traditional Scrum by the book could be a straightjacket stifling innovation, user focus, and adaptability. Enhancing Scrum to consider these elements allows for a more holistic approach to solving customer problems sustainably.

SCRUM 192

SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 192

Henny Portman

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The third edition of the Blue Striped Frog magazine offers insights into leadership, programme management, the combination of low-code with agile working and several articles focusing on working remotely under the Northern lights, Pippi’s lesson about the agile mindset and wonders if agility lost its ability to be innovative.

Software Review 111

Software Review Agile Innovation Sustainability 111

Proofhub

AUGUST 14, 2024

The most common ways to visualize a workflow are to create a flowchart diagram, create an expandable list of tasks on a spreadsheet, or use a Kanban board in project management software. Organizations can regularly review and update their workflows to incorporate best practices and optimize processes.

Software Review 78

Software Review Defining Sustainability Process 78

Scrum.org

JULY 7, 2020

From the long list of observation, heuristics, and mental models in psychology, organizational design, or software engineering, I pick six “agile laws” that seem to be particularly relevant in this area of distributed agile teams: Conway’s Law. Innovation that happens from the bottom up tends to be chaotic but smart. Brooks’s Law.

Technical Review 188

Technical Review Agile Software Review Software Engineering 188

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most exciting outcomes of Scrum being adopted by a team is innovation. Broadly that is described as innovation. Innovation around the team's working practices. Innovation in the product and in the case of the following interview, innovation in the broader context of climate change.

SCRUM 150

SCRUM Sustainability Infrastructure Technical Review 150

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Technical debt refers to the concept of accumulating suboptimal or incomplete solutions in software development, which may lead to inefficiencies, increased maintenance costs, and hindered progress over time. It represents the trade-off between immediate gains and long-term sustainability. Does the code need to be reorganized?

Technical Review 185

Technical Review Software Review Sustainability 2023 185

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While Scrum excels in simplicity and flexibility, applying it out of the box often falls short in corporate contexts due to limitations in product discovery, scaling, and portfolio management. Can you rely on pure Scrum to transform your organization and deliver value? Not always.

SCRUM 183

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Innovation 183

Henny Portman

MARCH 14, 2025

He identified technological innovation as the main driver of this fluidity. Simon Sinek contrasted finite games , which have fixed rules and winners, with infinite games , like business and politics, where the goal is not to win but to sustain the games evolution. The power of creative innovation.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 52

TrustRadius Project Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Making this decision can get heated due to the two major development methodologies at play. Although technically considered software development, “waterfall” and “agile” are often applied in project management. . The Waterfall method takes a step-by-step, sequential approach to software development.

Software Review 132

Software Review Agile Development Team Review Software Development 132

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These striking innovations, which look like toys, are the facade of a profound shift in the industrial paradigm based on speed of change, open-source, decentralization, and composability. Changing a traditional production tool is long and difficult, generating high costs, hindering innovation, and causing loss of economic opportunities.

Agile 184

Agile Technical Review Manufacturing Aerospace 184

Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Scrum Solution : Regular Sprint Reviews are fundamental for addressing changing requirements, as they allow the team incorporate feedback directly into the Product Backlog and to next development cycles. Daily Scrum meetings facilitate ongoing reviews of progress and emerging challenges, allowing for real-time planning adjustments.

SCRUM 195

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability Software Review 195

Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

Requirements can be difficult to understand upfront due to many reasons, e.g.: Requirements may have a complex nature , such as the cases of a complex algorithm, or a complex business domain. That can be due to the facts like: The natural duration of some tasks in the technical domain can span several sprints.

Technical Review 167

Technical Review SCRUM Software Review Defining 167

NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This not only leads to cost savings but also frees up teams to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives that drive long-term value. However, digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about creating a culture that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

Technical Review 80

Technical Review SCRUM Agile Sustainability 80

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

A good starting point would be working with the “Manifesto of Agile Software Development,” particularly ensuring that stakeholders understand that adapting to change over following a plan is paramount for the organization’s future success. A new feature is overdue and has been drastically underestimated due to unexpected technical debt.

SCRUM 172

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 172

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

These past few years have seen an incredible evolution in the way software is built. In these next years, we’re going to see a new wave of what software can do with the growing capabilities of machine learning, artificial intelligence and data pipelines across enterprises. So I’ll offer you an additional tip for 2019. Robin Burk.

2019 312

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 312

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

This could be due to bias in the coding – who is at fault legally–is it the software owner, developer, purchaser, or project team for not doing appropriate assurances and testing? She has over 25 years of experience in research, organisational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realisation.

Artificial Inteligence 137

Artificial Inteligence Software Review 2023 Technical Review 137

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This shift towards AI-driven project management enables organizations across all sectors to increase productivity, reduce errors, and focus on strategic decision-making, ultimately fostering growth and innovation. However, one of the most significant applications of AI in the software industry is code generation.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Telecoms Retail Healthcare 52

Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

The three systems include a System of Delivery, a System of Transformation, and a System of Sustainability. – [Announcer] This is Mike Cottmeyer’s talk from Agile Arizona, The Executive’s Guide to Large-Scale Agile Transformation and Sustaining an Adaptive Enterprise. Transcript. Transcript.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Agile SCRUM Technical Review 111

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

So we went to Google Scholar and searched for review articles. 2010) reviewed 28 scientific studies that investigated how Scrum is associated with overall business outcomes. A strength of such a review is that it allows for the identification of patterns across many studies. Journal of systems and software , 81 (6), 961–971.

Agile 225

Agile 2010 2013 2008 225

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It is able to (with proper prompting) write poetry, generate code, plan vacations, translate languages and do much more. AI enables predictions that are more accurate than traditional software solutions in determining risk responses, probabilities, and their impact. Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive.

Artificial Inteligence 97

Artificial Inteligence 2023 Generative AI 2022 97

Agilemania

JANUARY 21, 2022

The System Team may also help the Agile teams integrate their work by performing end-to-end testing, helping them deploy the code and release it on demand. The five dimensions of Built-In Quality are flow, architecture and design quality, code quality, system quality, and release quality. What is a Value Stream in SAFe?

2022 98

2022 Agile Software Review Lean 98

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage. For example, a software company may hold a patent for a groundbreaking algorithm that powers its flagship product.

Underperforming Technical Team 98

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Manufacturing 98