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How to Keep People Engaged in Project Meetings
By ILX Team | 17 August 2017
Meetings are a necessary evil. There are always team members that hate being pulled away from their work. Others may not even turn up on time. It’s hard to get people engaged in the first place. It only gets worse when the meeting drags on. Here are five tips to make the most of your meetings and ke...
[Continue reading...]'Which is the Best Project Management Methodology' Is the Wrong Question
By ILX Team | 3 August 2017
Many people ask, what’s the best methodology? Project software developers Liquid Planner may have the answer. This year, they released their report, State of Project Management in Manufacturing. Liquid Planner surveyed 106 US executives, engineers and project managers in manufacturing companies. 74%...
[Continue reading...]Comparing AgilePM and Scrum
By ILX Team | 17 July 2017
According to research by Accenture, high-performing companies are six times more likely to use agile practices. When it comes to agile software development, Scrum is probably the marquee name. AgilePM prides itself on compatibility with other frameworks, but can it fit in with Scrum? AgilePM vs Scr...
[Continue reading...]The Power of Negative Thinking
By ILX Team | 3 July 2017
Nobody wants the responsibility of being negative. However, there are times where you have to expect the worst. Successful projects need balance, which includes things like executive sponsor engagement and team autonomy. It also includes a balance of optimism and risk awareness. Sometimes, the naysa...
[Continue reading...]10 Reasons to Use Programme Management
By ILX Team | 16 June 2017
Integrating programme management in your organisation can have numerous benefits. If you’re unsure what programme management is, or the impacts it could have for your business, this blog is for you. What is programme management? Programme management offers a strategic approach to managing multipl...
[Continue reading...]How to Start a Project: 5 Easy Tips
By ILX Team | 5 June 2017
The start of a project is often the most intimidating. You can make it easier on yourself with the right plan, team and full stakeholder support. Here are five tips for starting a project. When you lay the groundwork with a good start, it will pay off all the way to the end. Here are five tips for...
[Continue reading...]Guarantee a Successful Project Transition in 5 Steps
By ILX Team | 22 May 2017
Whether a project is changing hands, or someone new is taking over, a transition is a make-or-break point for a project. If expectations or risks are not communicated effectively, a project can fall victim to scope creep, or miss the original goals entirely. According to the Project Management Insti...
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