Project planning is a crucial phase in the lifecycle of any project. It sets the foundation for what needs to be accomplished and how it will be achieved. Incorporating a structured methodology like PRINCE2® (Projects IN Controlled Environments) can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your project plan.

Without focus or measurement in project management, projects can face unforeseen challenges, deviations, and, ultimately, missed opportunities. Metrics serve as a compass in projects, offering tangible data to guide decision-making, evaluate progress, and ensure project goals align with strategic objectives.

A well-constructed business case provides a structured proposition for business change, outlining the benefits, costs, risks, and timescales associated with a project.

Our research revealed that 98% of organisations plan to support their employees with issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) this year. They plan to do this by offering training and development (32%), implementing new policies and procedures (31%), and enhancing perks and benefits (24%).

Throughout the course of a project, unexpected challenges are bound to arise on occasion. This is why its important to have a strategy in place for when they do. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the steps project professionals can take to limit the impacts of these issues and mitigate them quickly.

Agile methodologies and project and programme management (PPM) skills are essential in supporting organisations to work more efficiently. When combined they have the potential to boost project success rates, which may be why this year our research found that 46% of organisations are either actively using, transitioning to, or planning to transition to using a hybrid approach.

From motivating team members and facilitating clear communication to making critical decisions and navigating uncertainties, strong leadership is the core of successful project management. And these skills aren’t just valuable in project management, 40% of respondents in our 2024 research survey stated that personal leadership was the most important professional skill this year.

This year our ILX learning and development (L&D) research has revealed some interesting insights for the project management industry.

As the end of the year approaches many of us are starting to consider the changes that may be on the horizon in 2024. In this blog, we’ll explore our predictions for the project management industry over the coming year and the impact they may have on your organisation.

Businesses are constantly seeking new ways to enhance quality and performance, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into project management has emerged as a pivotal strategy to do this. With the rapid advancements in AI, organisations are now presented with unparalleled opportunities to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and drive success.