Diagnosis: Micromanagement? Here’s how to cure it!
Are you a micromanager?Are you a micromanager? If some or any of the following statements apply to you, you probably are:The majority of your work time is spent on day-to-day operations.You have been...
View Article(Multi-) Project Management Myths Busted
Multi-project management is nothing new for many organizations. Nevertheless, there are enormous challenges in the simultaneous management of several projects, which have still not been adequately...
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The Pareto Principle in Project Management
The origin of the Pareto principleThe Pareto principle goes back to the Italian Vilfredo Pareto. This scientist and sociologist found out that 80% of the Italian national wealth is owned by about 20%...
View ArticleWorst Practice in Project Management
Worst practice in 4 stepsWhat is worst and best practice anyway? Perhaps some of you are now wondering what worst and best practice actually is. Let's start with a brief definition of these two...
View ArticleProjects in China: A Challenge?
In order to implement projects in China or in other emerging markets, knowledge of how things work in these cultures is crucial. The choice of project manager for such projects is considered highly...
View ArticleKey Skill for Project Managers: Concept Development
Does this sound familiar: A manager calls an employee in and proudly informs them about new challenges, ideas and projects. But first of all, they need a concept, and the employee has to create one....
View ArticleProduct Development with the Stage-Gate® Process (Part 1): Definition and...
ContentDefinitionBasic principlesOne of the greatest challenges that companies are facing is the continuous development of new products and services. Only with innovations competitiveness can be...
View ArticleProduct Development with the Stage-Gate® Process (Part 2): Strengths,...
The Stage-Gate® process is a process model for the targeted development of innovations - for example, in the form of products and services. In the first part of this blog series, we looked at the...
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Product Development with the Stage-Gate® Process (Part 3): Procedure and...
In the last parts of our blog series on innovation management with the Stage-Gate® process, we looked at the basics such as the definition, strengths and weaknesses, and the basic principles. In this...
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Product Development with the Stage-Gate® Process (Part 4): Implementation...
In the first three articles of our series on product development with the Stage-Gate® process, we covered the theoretical basics. This article is about the implementation, using the project management...
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The Inloox Blog Turns 10!
The evolution of the InLoox blogProject management and software is our passion, and it is evident on our blog. A majority of our posts revolve around every possible aspect of project management and...
View ArticleComplaint management: Added value with the help of project management tools
Content:The importance of a well-run complaint management systemThe complexity of complaintsProject management as a success factorWherever transactions take place between buyers and sellers, complaints...
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Project Team Development: The 5 phases according to Tuckman
Content:FormingStormingNormingPerformingAdjourningUS psychologist Bruce Tuckman conceived the first phase model for group development back in 1965. Although this is quite a long time ago, his findings...
View ArticlePublic Infrastructure: Project Management as a Key Success Factor
ContentExternal influences Intentional miscalculationLack of uniformity in implementationIncompetence in project managementLack of risk management The Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders building, an extension to...
View ArticleSelf-Leadership: How to Become a HERO
ContentWhat does Self-leadership mean?Become aware of yourselfRegulate yourselfFind your intrinsic motivationBecome a HEROKarim Benzema is a phenomenon. Last May, the soccer star brought the possibly...
View ArticleTransactional vs. Transformational (Part 1): Leadership styles in comparison
When you think of impressive leaders, US-American CEOs like Elon Musk come to mind first. He is considered a prime example of a transformational leader. If we look at Germany, specifically at the DAX...
View ArticleTransactional vs. Transformational (Part 2): Leadership in practice
In practice, managers use both styles and adapt them for their teams or their company. The transitions are fluid, and the optimal leadership behavior can vary greatly depending on the industry, project...
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Top 8 Benefits of Project Management Software for Your Company
ContentBenefits for team membersBenefits for project managersBenefits for executivesBenefits of project management softwareEvery company, large or small, is faced with a multitude of projects on a...
View ArticleDesign Thinking: Innovation rethought
A fast-moving world, a dynamic market environment and, last but not least, intense competition make it impossible to successfully implement complex innovation projects using traditional problem-solving...
View ArticleThe 5 Axioms by Watzlawick: How to Communicate in a Project Team
ContentAxiom 1: You cannot not communicateAxiom 2: The content and relationship aspectAxiom 3: Characterization by punctuation of the communication processesAxiom 4: Digital and analog modalitiesAxiom...
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