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Diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging (DEIB): The status of ILX in 2023/24
By ILX Team | 1 July 2024
According to a survey from Wildgoose, 1 in 5 people employees don’t believe they work for an inclusive company. At ILX we don’t want our employees to feel this way, which is why four years ago we committed to improving our Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Belonging (DEIB) policies. What has been...
[Continue reading...]Retaining skilled talent: A crucial component of any L&D strategy
By ILX Team | 25 June 2024
Retaining skilled talent is a critical priority for organisations across all sectors. Our research report found that retaining talent and valuable internal knowledge is a challenge for 75% of organisations this year. A robust learning and development (L&D) strategy not only enhances employee...
[Continue reading...]Common project challenges and how to manage them effectively
By ILX Team | 18 June 2024
One of the key skills for effective project managers is their problem-solving capabilities, and this is because project management is fraught with challenges that can impede progress and affect outcomes. While every project will have its own unique challenges and nuances, several common challenge...
[Continue reading...]Upskilling, reskilling and cross-skilling: What’s the difference?
By ILX Team | 11 June 2024
Whether it's to keep up with changing business requirements or improve employee retention rates, both employers and employees look to bolster their skills and teams with training. Upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling are three strategic training approaches adopted in workforce development. All...
[Continue reading...]Harnessing AI in project management: How to maximise impact and increase efficiency
By ILX Team | 4 June 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a pivotal tool in numerous industries, and project management is no exception. AI offers the potential to transform the landscape of project management, making operations more efficient, reducing errors, and providing insights that were previousl...
[Continue reading...]Team building exercises to inspire your project teams
By ILX Team | 28 May 2024
Team building exercises offer teams fun and camaraderie, creating a chance to form new bonds and friendships. However, team building is also an essential component of developing professional skills. Events, team days and group exercises can be effective in enhancing communication, fostering trust, i...
[Continue reading...]T-shaped project professionals: The secret to broader skills and deeper expertise
By ILX Team | 21 May 2024
Project managers are known for being adaptable, flexible and ready to turn their hands to anything. With this, it can feel like they’re a jack-of-all-trades. But in addition to these broad capabilities, some project professionals possess a deeper knowledge of specialist subjects. A term which has b...
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