By Robert Annis April 24, 2024 As a business psychologist who started my career in project management on two continents, I find myself at the intersection of two seemingly disparate worlds. On one hand, there’s the structured and methodical realm of project management, where timelines, budgets, and deliverables reign supreme. On the other, there’s the intricate landscape of organisational psychology, delving into the complexities of human behaviour, motivation, and decision-making. Surprisingly, these two domains are not as distinct as they may appear. In fact, the insights from psycholog ..read more

By Alan Zucker April 24, 2024 Agile is a mindset described by a set of values and principles.  It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories.  Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer.  Out of necessity, it needed to be very efficient to compete.  It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step.  It developed the just-in-time delivery model, which freed up working capital.  These practices are now universal. Lean i ..read more

By Shana Serrano April 24, 2024 Introduction In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, effective leadership stands as a cornerstone of organizational success. This executive article presents a high-level overview of the results gleaned from the doctoral research study that focused on the relationship between Grateful Leadership training and organizational effectiveness. Conducted with attention to detail and employing qualitative research methods, this study provides preliminary insights into how leaders influence organizational success through the adoption of grateful leader ..read more

By Alicia M. Morgan April 17, 2024 As I gear up for IIL’s #AgileCon2024 presentation, the theme “Scaling for the Future” ignites a sense of enthusiasm. My leadership journey across various sectors, including for-profit entities, non-profits, startup consulting, and workforce readiness initiatives, highlights the importance of innovation. The project and program leadership teams I have been part of, which demonstrate best-in-class performance, are those who are not afraid to take calculated risks to evolve into world-class organizations. In today’s business climate, leaders encounter a cha ..read more

By Lucy GrimwadeApril 17, 2024 Historically, IT leaders were valued primarily for their technical knowledge and ability to solve complex technical issues or problems. As businesses and professions evolve, so has role capability. Where perhaps some technical knowledge used to be viewed as somewhat essential and is often seen as a benefit – the role of an IT leader now has such a broader set of responsibilities it truly goes beyond SME technical abilities. Successful IT leaders need to develop and lean into a set of power skills.  Lacking essential power skills such as emotional intell ..read more

By Liz Pittoni April 17, 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be adopted in business. As the AI footprint continues to grow, so does the fear of its functionality. If you’re uncertain about applying AI, consider partnering with it to enhance efficiency. Here is one scenario: Use Case: Job Interview Preparation Needed Tools/Materials: Resume or CV Job Description STAR methodology chatGPT (or AI tool of your choice) The Goal The goal of this exercise is to have the AI help with (1) generating a list of questions you should be prepared to answer, (2) telling you how best to a ..read more

By Monica Mendoza April 10, 2024 Conventional business wisdom says that offering a competitive compensation package is key to attracting and retaining talent, and this remains largely true to this day. Unfortunately, not all small businesses have the cash flow or reserves needed to reliably offer compensation at the level of larger, more stable competitors. Even if you want to offer the best salary and benefits to your employees, the current business environment may not make it possible. Fortunately, navigating this dilemma can be made easier by following these clever tips: Offer Non-Mon ..read more

By Steven BriggsApril 10, 2024 Introduction As the world of business management continues to evolve, the opportunities and interest in the field has grown exponentially. As the field continues to grow and offer varied opportunities to skilled and knowledgeable candidates with a business management acumen, more people are taking up courses and degrees to upskill themselves in the relevant niches of business management. What Is Business Management? Business Management is an all-in-one discipline that covers a variety of needs that a business requires to achieve its goals and objectives. F ..read more

By Andy Horvitz April 10, 2024 The need to modernize legacy systems hasn’t been greater. As a generation of Cobol programmers retire, GenAI emerges as a great support to modernize systems, interpret code and bridge the knowledge gap for younger developers. When an old Windows computer crashed in Paris’ Orly airport, it grounded flights for several hours. In this case, depending on the 23-year-old Windows 3.1 halted 72 planes per hour. Leaving legacy systems in your business can be a gamble. There’s room for discussion, of course. NASA’s Orion spacecraft, destined for the moon in 2025, use ..read more

By Monica Mendoza April 10, 2024 Conventional business wisdom says that offering a competitive compensation package is key to attracting and retaining talent, and this remains largely true to this day. Unfortunately, not all small businesses have the cash flow or reserves needed to reliably offer compensation at the level of larger, more stable competitors. Even if you want to offer the best salary and benefits to your employees, the current business environment may not make it possible. Fortunately, navigating this dilemma can be made easier by following these clever tips: Offer Non-Mon ..read more