Lori Milhaven
Executive Vice President at International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Our deepest purpose is to enable growth and success of individuals, teams and organizations with long-lasting, high quality learning in a technology-driven world. Lori is honored to have been with IIL over 30 years, and to make it her mission to focus on continuous improvement, client driven success and to go above and beyond to meet expectations.
Authored Articles
How to Prepare for the PMP Exam: A Straight-Talk Guide
By Lori Milhaven
I have spent 30+ years watching people either sail through the PMP or stall out for months. The difference is not intelligence or experience. It is whether they had a plan. IIL is here to help with that plan.
It Is Not the Miles, It Is the Outcome: Lessons from Marathon Training
By Lori Milhaven, EVP
Nobody sees the version of the plan that is surviving contact with execution. They will only see the finish line come November. This is my story of everything before it.
Same Title, Different Pressures: Why Project Management isn’t One Size Fits All
While the job title is the same, the expectations, complexity and challenges vary greatly by industry. To explore what the role really demands, we spoke with Gabor Stramb, who brings more than 16 years in the Energy and Telecommunications sector.
The PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition: Why PMP® Certification Matters More Than Ever
By Lori Milhaven
If you are considering earning your PMP®, or want to understand what’s changed, read on!
Why Human Judgment is the Project Manager’s Greatest AI Advantage
Ahead of her session at IPM Day 2026, we asked Alicia Morgan where the real line sits between AI-accelerated work and human accountability.
Why Most Negotiation Advice is Useless and What Actually Works
Most negotiation training teaches you a process. Dr. Joachim Dehais, leadership development expert and project professional, will tell you that is exactly the problem.
