The IIL Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

By Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the DVMS Institute August 21, 2024 Organizations unveil grand strategies and meticulously crafted blueprints for success. Yet, amidst the fanfare of vision statements and market analyses, Peter Drucker’s timeless adage whispers a crucial truth: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In the bustling world of Scrum, the Sprint Review stands as a pivotal event. It's not just a meeting; it's a ritual that marks the culmination of weeks of hard work, collaboration, and innovation. Challenges of Effective Sprint Review Feedback 1. But the true linchpin of this process? The stakeholder feedback.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Having an operational strategy helps companies meet those larger goals when planning their projects. But what is an operational strategy? Companies always need to review and revise their operational strategy to stay competitive and on track to meet their company-wide goals. What Is Operational Strategy? Learn more.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Product Owner is the bridge between corporate strategy and the Scrum Team. The Product Owner must balance the demands of users against the need to ensure that the product remains up to date from a technical perspective. What is technical debt? What is technical debt?

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We will also show how technological solutions like automation, artificial intelligence and blockchain can revolutionize how goods are moved and managed to meet customer demands of precision, speed, and adaptability. Smart business tech solutions are leading this charge by adopting eco-friendly technologies.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

This post explains what the Strategy Canvas tool is, and how to create a basic Strategy Canvas. Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. What is the Strategy Canvas Tool? The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

They are the foundation upon which an organization’s culture, core values, and strategy are built. Companies should periodically assess employees against standards to identify any skill gaps – your HR team probably undertakes regular reviews of what skills the workforce needs to have to best deliver the strategy.

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Productivity Land

JULY 19, 2023

Today, hotels are utilizing data-driven insights and advanced technologies to tailor the welcome experience to individual preferences. Interactive Digital Concierge Traditional concierge services have evolved to embrace technology, offering guests a seamless and personalized experience throughout their stay.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 18, 2024

The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better. What if you could leverage these technologies without being a technical expert? Many of these tools are developed with user-friendly interfaces, making them accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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Scrum.org

JULY 29, 2024

This preparation involves two key things: paddling—engaging in hard work and continuous learning and growth —and observing—paying close attention to the environment and adjusting strategies accordingly. #1 Creative leadership involves embracing uncertainty as an opportunity for growth and innovation.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 20, 2024

The majority of CIO's are struggling to balance innovation and operational excellence. Product management approach concentrates on aligning Business, Portfolio , Product and Technology Strategy to solutions developed to close customer satisfaction gap. That way we can take advantage of emerging technologies.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Traditional transformation strategies often hinge on assertiveness and top-down directives. Shifting from a stance of assertive imposition to one of continuous learning is a transformative strategy in itself. What Is Transformation Strategy? But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way? Holistic change.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 28, 2019

In that time, she’s learned plenty about crafting successful growth strategies for businesses, which she shares in this video. In Review – Key Business Growth Strategies for New Businesses. But it’s these experiences—both good and bad—that taught her the best strategies and tools for enabling business growth.

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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.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Innovation has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Many turn to technology and data-driven approaches, but one key driver of innovation often gets overlooked – creativity. Understanding the Role of Creativity in Innovation Creativity is the fuel that powers innovation.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. What Is Evidence-Based Management (EBM)?

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Productivity Land

AUGUST 21, 2023

Advancements in medical science have given rise to a new era of healthcare, driven by the transformative power of next-generation diagnostic technologies. With the ability to make accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment strategies, and real-time patient monitoring, next-gen diagnostics have become a cornerstone of modern medical practice.

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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. Organizations that fail to innovate risk falling behind their competitors and losing their market share.

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success, and this is where innovation strategy comes into play. By developing a well-defined approach to innovation, businesses can foster growth, drive customer value, and outperform their competitors. However, establishing an effective innovation strategy is not without its challenges.

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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. These tools offer customizable task boards and visual timelines that enhance visibility into project due dates and individual workloads.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

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. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

List strategies for resolving team conflicts and promoting a healthy work environment. Suggest how to help the Scrum team balance technical debt and new feature development. Suggest strategies to handle scope creep with regard to our Product Goal: [Your Product Goal]. Curate resources to learn [language/tech].

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s tech-driven world, Software as a Service (SaaS) is revolutionizing businesses across the globe. In this blog, we’ll explore the crucial responsibilities and best practices of SaaS product managers, uncovering strategies to drive innovation, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure organizational success.

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Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

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Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 19, 2024

The first part offers the theoretical foundation and the second part the strategies. Mastering Project Uncertainty – A Systems Thinking Approach by Paul Cuypers offers a theoretical framework and practical models, tools, techniques, and guidelines to systematically minimize uncertainty, thereby increasing the chances of project success.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

James was the VP of Product Development at Innovatech, a leading company in the tech industry known for its cutting-edge solutions and dynamic work environment. Despite leading teams of brilliant minds at Innovatech, James encountered hurdles in coordination and meeting deadlines due to the projects' rapid pace and complexity.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

It happens in Sprint Review, after Daily Scrum, in Sprint Planning, and as part of development. 5 Strategies for Product Backlog refinement. Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights . Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights .

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you overwhelmed by the rapid shifts in industry demands and the swift pace of technological progress? This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activities have become a common strategy for businesses looking to expand and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced market. In this article, we will explore the various elements involved in crafting a winning M&A strategy and maximizing the potential of mergers.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 12, 2021

She had just taken over this part of the organization, and I was the technical consultant tasked making her dreams come true: working-tested product in the demo. The sole outcome of a technical spike is to learn if we can accomplish building working-tested product using the proposed methodology within a time-box. It is not PowerPoint.

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Productivity Land

MARCH 13, 2024

In the landscape of artificial intelligence, a select few innovations have made as much noise as generative AI. This ingenuity is propelled by advanced algorithms and neural networks, which learn patterns from extensive datasets and leverage this understanding to generate innovative outputs. billion by the end of 2024.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

Source: simform.com This is typical for large enterprises and institutions running mission-critical apps and services on legacy technologies. Organizational Culture: The influence of organizational culture and mindset is another key component of your Agile transformation strategy. Signup for a free trial here.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Innovation has become a key driver for success and growth. However, many businesses struggle to spark innovation and devise a creative strategy. Successful companies understand that innovation is a critical component of staying relevant and staying ahead of the competition.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. If you’re ready to accelerate innovation, follow these steps: Idea generation: What is the specific market need or problem that your business aims to solve?

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