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A deep dive into Kolb’s experiential learning cycle

By ILX Team | 22 October 2024

As the adage says, practice makes perfect, and in the world of training, the opportunity to practice can be invaluable for effective learning. This is supported by Kolb's experiential learning cycle, a popular educational theory that emphasises the importance of experience in the learning process....

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Managing projects amid economic uncertainty: Navigating budget cuts and tight timelines

By ILX Team | 15 October 2024

In times of economic uncertainty, project managers face the dual challenge of delivering results under increasingly stringent conditions. Budget cuts, resource constraints, and tighter timelines are inevitable, making the need for effective project management is more critical than ever. However,...

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Micro-learning vs bitesize learning

By ILX Team | 8 October 2024

It can be challenging for busy professionals to squeeze in continuous professional development (CPD) and training. This is where short, focused learning can be really beneficial. Learning in short bursts is not only easier for time-poor professionals to squeeze into their days, but a  study from the...

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Harnessing the power of Scrum for effective project management

By ILX Team | 1 October 2024

Adaptability, efficiency, and collaboration are paramount for success in project management. This means that traditional project management approaches, which often rely on linear progressions, can struggle to keep up with today’s fast-paced, ever-changing environments. Enter Scrum, an Agile frame...

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Cybersecurity essentials for project and programme managers

By ILX Team | 24 September 2024

With cybercrime set to incur costs of $10 trillion worldwide by 2025, according to Forbes, cybersecurity is a critical concern for organisations across all industries. Project and programme managers play a vital role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Howev...

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The value of creating personalised learning paths to boost talent retention

By ILX Team | 17 September 2024

According to a study by Gallup, over half of employees are actively looking for a new job, with the majority of people stating engagement and culture as the reason they are looking to make the move. This shows that companies often invest significant resources in recruiting top talent, but retaining...

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How to leverage cloud-based solutions for effective project management

By ILX Team | 10 September 2024

According to a survey by KPMG, 67% of project managers feel that their projects and programmes have become more complex in the last ten years. As a result, technologies and software have become instrumental for project managers looking to complete complex processes and simplify administrative proces...

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