Ed Lively

Ed Lively brings a wealth of experience to the project management field as a practitioner, presenter, mentor, and author. His multidimensional skills allow him to teach 52 different classes in three core subject areas: negotiation and conflict resolution skills, all aspects of project management and team leadership.

Authored Articles

The Real Secret to Building Better Teams

August 28, 2024

By Ed Lively
In the intricate web of timelines, budgets, and deliverables that define project management, there exists a less tangible yet crucial thread—relationship skills.

Preparing for the PMI^® Authorized PMP^® Exam: Using Sample Questions

July 10, 2024

By Ed Lively, PMP, CSM, CSPO, MCITP
Memorizing questions, answers and study materials limits your learning. Try to internalize the ideas presented, understand completely the concepts, and be able to adapt to changing question situations.

Why Earn a Project Management Professional (PMP)^® Certification?

January 31, 2024

By Ed Lively
Learn about the benefits of getting a Project Management Professional (PMP)^® Certification, and the step-by-step process on how to attain it.

60 Top Tips To Help New Virtual Trainers

April 21, 2020

By Ed Lively
Over the past 25 years, IIL has been providing clients with thousands of virtual training experiences and we’ve learned a lot in that time; delivering high quality virtual learning is not an easy task!