
The Smartest Bet in Project Management? People.
A thank you to the Champions of IPM Day 2026 By Lori Milhaven, Executive Vice President, IIL Anyone can say it. Our Champions do it. Every organization says it invests in its people. Our IPM Day 2026 Champions prove it. On November 5, thousands of professionals around the world will log in for IIL’s 22nd

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.

International Project Management Day: What It Is, and Why It Matters
Connect, learn, and lead change with a global community of project professionals on November 5, 2026.

Why Does Employee Adoption Fail After a Successful Go-Live?
By Lucy Hornsby
A successful go-live does not guarantee successful adoption. In my experience, the six weeks after launch are critical, yet most change programs focus heavily on communication before launch, and far less on what happens afterwards.

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 Great Insurance Project Managers Learn the Business First
By Anna Ladipo
Here are the key lessons learned about what it means to manage at the intersection of people, process, and technology, especially in an organization where managing risk is central to the business.