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True progress relies on a continuous commitment to liberty, equality, and equity for all. At IIL, we believe that learning, reflection, and intentional action are essential to building inclusive workplaces and communities where everyone can thrive.

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What does leading an overnight command center have in common with navigating organizational chaos? Everything. 🕒✨

In the latest issue of our Thought Leadership Newsletter, we are bringing you three perspectives on how to lead when things get intense:

➡️ Anna Ladipo shares 5 leadership lessons straight from the high-pressure environment of an overnight command center.
➡️ IPM Day presenter Nicole Petite breaks down the power of resilient leadership and why the best leaders learn to bend, not break.
➡️ Lucy Hornsby gives us 5 practical ways to stay grounded when everything around you is changing.

Three voices, one message: great leadership is about showing up anyway.

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Is your organization ready to tap into the massive productivity boosts of AI-driven agentic workflows? Don't jump straight into the technology without a game plan. Since it's , we're inviting you to join us for a free webinar, Framework for Implementing Agentic Workflows in Organizations, hosted by IT and AI training expert Terry Neal. Next Week!

Perk Alert: Attendees get a complimentary copy of the session's white paper and infographics to help bring these concepts back to your team.

🗓️ Save the date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
🎟️ Register for free here with the link in comments!!

How do you balance the rise of AI with solid project strategy?

has you covered. Dedicated tracks that dive deep into practical AI implementation, adaptive leadership governance, and the human side of things. Plus the entire conference is digital with 90 days of on-demand access, you can completely customize your learning schedule without missing a beat at your day job, all while earning 26+ PDUs toward your certification.

Drop a comment if you are planning to attend, RSVP to our event on Facebook, and click the registration link in the comments below to grab your ticket. (Use coupon code SOCIAL at checkout and save!)

Is your team actually adopting AI, or just playing with it?

McKinsey’s global survey reveals that while 88% of organizations have started using AI, nearly two-thirds of them are completely trapped in the pilot phase. They have the tools, but they don't have the traction.

On June 24th, Markus Kopko is hosting a live webcast to break down the exact 5-step blueprint needed to scale AI successfully across your project, program, and portfolio management.

Catch the article preview in the comments below to see how to bridge the gap between a simple tech demo and true operational maturity.

The traditional change management playbook is broken because it treats transformation like a linear checklist. But people aren't lines on a spreadsheet. Discover why highly structured change plans often backfire, causing employee fatigue and resistance, and learn the dynamic, feedback-driven strategies that actually secure genuine team alignment. Read this and more in this week's (link in comments)

If you want to boost your company's productivity using AI, but aren't sure where to start, we're hosting a free webinar on the 25th to help!

Framework for Implementing Agentic Workflows in Organizations, designed to help navigate the complexities of AI integration. Terry Neal from AICERTs will cover the essential steps to pilot agentic workflows, measure real impact, and scale responsibly.

As a bonus, everyone who attends will receive a helpful white paper and infographics to use within your own teams. Check out the link in the comments to register for this session today!

If you have been wanting to bring more agility to your team but still need a structured approach to keep your projects on track, the AgilePM® Foundation v3 certification is exactly what you need.

This course teaches you how to deliver quality results on time while remaining flexible enough to handle unexpected changes. It is a fantastic career milestone that shows employers you know how to manage modern, fast-paced projects efficiently. Plus, there are no hidden costs your official exam and all learning materials are completely included.

Check out the link in the comments below to secure your spot! (Psst, don't forget coupon code SOCIAL at checkout!)

Is your team experimenting with automation tools without a unified plan? This rarely translates into organizational success.

Join us for this upcoming webcast, where we break down a five-step tactical blueprint designed to integrate these capabilities directly into your portfolio management frameworks.

Link to the event details in the comments section below.

Are you wearing constant workplace stress as a badge of honor? Many project leaders don't actually have a workload problem, they have an interruption and problem that fragments focus and drains energy. Learn how to shift from reactive firefighting to intentional leadership with 4 practical boundaries.
Link to the full article is in the comments!