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The art of saying no: Boundary-setting for project managers

Posted on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 09:30
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team

For many project professionals, the instinct is to say yes. Yes to new ideas, additional requirements, and last-minute changes — all in the hope of keeping stakeholders happy. But in project management, unguarded agreement often leads to scope creep, missed deadlines, stressed teams, and, ultimately, unsuccessful outcomes.

How to measure agile success with PRINCE2® Agile (Version 2)

Posted on Tuesday, 26th August 2025 09:30
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team

Agile delivery is often praised for its speed and flexibility, but that doesn’t always make it easy to measure. Traditional KPIs don’t always fit iterative work, and many agile teams struggle to define what success looks like beyond completing a sprint or releasing a feature.

A beginner’s guide to the project initiation document (PID): What is it and why does it matter?

Posted on Tuesday, 19th August 2025 09:30
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team

For those new to project management, few documents are as important — or as misunderstood — as the project initiation document, or PID. It’s often seen as a formality, something to tick off before the “real” work begins. But in PRINCE2®, the PID is much more than a paperwork exercise. It’s the foundation for everything that follows.

Why do we need to shift from agile management to agile leadership?

Posted on Tuesday, 12th August 2025 09:30
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team

In many organisations, the journey to agility begins with new tools and frameworks. Daily stand-ups replace status meetings. Backlogs replace project plans. Roles are adjusted. Teams work in sprints. And yet — delivery remains inconsistent. Stakeholder trust wavers and cultural tension builds.

Creating a project portfolio: Showcasing your skills with minimal experience

Posted on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 09:30
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team

For aspiring project professionals, one of the biggest early hurdles is proving your capability without a long list of past job titles to lean on. Entry-level roles in project management often ask for experience, but how do you gain credibility before your first full-time opportunity? The answer lies in building a project portfolio. Not just a CV, but a showcase of real work — structured, delivered and reflected on like a project manager. And even if you’ve never worked in a formal PM role, c...

Aligning PRINCE2® Agile (Version 2) with PRINCE2 7

Posted on Tuesday, 29th July 2025 09:30
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team

The release of PRINCE2® Agile (Version 2) marks more than just a revision of content. It represents a deliberate and thoughtful alignment with PRINCE2® 7 — the latest evolution of the core PRINCE2 project management methodology. While each framework serves its own purpose, the overlap between them has never been clearer. The result is a more unified, consistent approach to modern project delivery, reflecting the realities of how organisations now operate. Rather than merging the two methods,...