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Critical thinking: A must-have skill for project managers

By ILX Team | 3 September 2024

Critical thinking is an essential skill for project managers who are responsible for making complex decisions, solving problems, and ensuring the successful completion of projects. In an environment where variables are constantly changing, deadlines are tight, and resources are limited, the abili...

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How Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising project and programme management

By ILX Team | 27 August 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming various industries by connecting devices and systems, enabling real-time data collection and analysis. This revolution also has the power to enhance project and programme management, offering new ways to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-maki...

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Understanding learning styles: How to engage different audiences in L&D programmes

By ILX Team | 20 August 2024

Whether it’s to increase team knowledge, expand skills and services or boost staff retention, effective learning and development (L&D) programmes are crucial for organisational success. However, one-size-fits-all approaches often fall short, as individuals possess distinct learning preferences....

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Applying Six Sigma principles to enhance project quality and efficiency

By ILX Team | 13 August 2024

Known for enhancing quality and efficiency, Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. This approach, developed by Motorola in 1986, aims to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimising variability in manufacturing....

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Lean project management: The answer to reducing waste and increasing efficiency

By ILX Team | 6 August 2024

With sustainability a key value for many businesses, more organisations are looking to reduce wastage. For project professionals, one way to do this is to adopt a methodology with waste reduction and maximising value at the forefront, such as lean project management. Is waste a problem in your proj...

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Exploring different leadership styles in project management

By ILX Team | 30 July 2024

Leadership is a core skill for project management, but there are many different leadership styles. Each type has distinct characteristics, advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider when selecting the approach that is best designed for your team. What are these leadership styles, and...

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Integrating MSP with Agile: Best practice for hybrid programme management

By ILX Team | 23 July 2024

Agile and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) are two prominent approaches for project and programme management. MSP provides a structured framework for managing complex change programmes, while Agile focuses on delivering value through iterative development and continuous improvement. Integrat...

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