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QRP International New Logo
Date: 01/02/2024
Today, we're thrilled to unveil our revamped logo. The changes to our logo design capture the essence of QRP’s core values, blending modern aesthetics with a touch of tradition. It reflects our dedication to continuous innovation and excellence.

A New Chapter for QRP International

This logo marks a new chapter for QRP International, and we're excited to embark on this journey with a refreshed visual identity. In 2023 QRP International celebrated its 20 Years in Business. The modernised logo should represent our promise of being a trustable partner in continuous learning to our clients.

Developing Professionals to Facilitate Changes

At QRP we work continuously to help professionals improve their skills and support both organisations as individuals throughout their learning journey. We want to improve your way of working. Our training courses can help unlock individual potential and achieve a higher level of structure and efficiency in the organisation, leading to an increased productivity. Join QRP International in celebrating this exciting milestone. Do you know who is behind QRP? Meet our team!
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Date: 09/01/2024
After our Linkedin launch in 2023, now QRP Luxembourg is also kicking off its own Best Practices Blog. We proudly announce our new blog dedicated to delivering high-quality content in the field of project, programme and portfolio management, as well as Agile, IT governance & service management, and change management. Our blog aims to be a go-to resource for industry enthusiasts in Luxembourg, offering a wealth of information through news updates, industry insights, tips and exclusive interviews. Whether you're a seasoned project, programme or portfolio manager, an Agile enthusiast, or navigating the complex world of IT governance, the blog caters to professionals seeking to stay ahead in their fields.

Key Features of the QRP Luxembourg Blog

  • Project Management and IT Governance & Service Management Insights: from the latest industry news to in-depth articles, the blog ensures a 360-degree coverage of project management and IT-related topics.
  • Expert Interviews and Tips: Gain valuable insights from interviews with industry experts, providing readers with real-world perspectives and advice.
  • Best Practices Glossary and FAQ: Access a curated collection of articles that explain your frequently asked questions with regards to project, programme and portfolio management, as well as IT Governance, Agile and Change Management.This includes templates, guides, training and exam tips.
  • Agile Insights: Stay informed on fast changing Agile methodologies with dedicated content to help your teams adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
  • Change Management Corner: Navigate organizational transformations effectively with specialized change management strategies.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay informed, inspired, and connected. Follow us on Linkedin and stay informed on our new blog articles!
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Date: 13/11/2023
From the 13th to the 27th November 2023 we offer you a 25% discount on all our E-learning courses! AgilePM Foundation E-LearningITIL E-LearningPRINCE2 E-LearningPRINCE2 Agile E-LearningPM2 E-Learning Have a look at our E-Learning Offer:

6 Reasons to choose an E-Learning Training

  1. Explanatory videos: our experts created a series of clear and interactive videos to teach you the method, help you pass your exam(s), and apply it to your projects
  2. Interactive readings: the interactive readings go deeper into some key concepts; so you can refer to these readings if you would like to learn more about the recommended actions when applying the method
  3. Mock exam questions: in each lesson you will find a number of multiple choice questions to simulate the real exam experience
  4. 12 months access minimum: take the time you need to study as you will have access to the online learning platform for 12 months, so within this time frame you can set your own schedule and divide the workload as you like
  5. MemoTrainer: QRP uses the MemoTrainer™ system designed to challenge learners by selective repetition and smart exercises to activate knowledge and stimulate long term memory
  6. Expert Support Line: our E-learning solution is based on an easy structure and meant to be self explanatory, however for any questions you might have you can contact your tutor about the lessons you just covered. You will receive an answer within 48 hours (working days).
The offer is valid from the 13th to the 27th of November and is limited to 3 E-learning packages per company. Book your E-learning now!   For any questions; feel free to contact us.
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Date: 26/07/2023
If PRINCE2 teaches us that "everything can be managed as a project," then why not organize holidays systematically and think of them as a project? This will surely help to arrive with more serenity to this much discussed period of relaxation. Thanks to impeccable organisation everyone will be able to enjoy the holidays even more. In this article we understand how this can be put into practice thanks to several principles, best practices and concepts!

Establishing Tolerances

Another fundamental element is to understand what the tolerances are for the main elements for organising a trip, which can be identified by:
  • Dates
  • Budget
  • Location
These are the 3 main elements for organising a holiday. Establishing the tolerances for each of them is fundamental to completing the project.

Lessons Learned

This will not be applicable the first year you are organising holidays in this manner, so the first step is to take a look at the experience of the past years: what went well? What could have gone better? What really didn't work? Putting into practice what you have learnt from past experiences and previous projects is one of the first principles of working successfully on a project.

Involving Stakeholders and Defining Roles and Responsibilities

When going on holiday as a group, it is right to utilise the skills of each member who will be taking part in the trip and to assign tasks in such a way that responsibilities are spread. Because everyone is involved in decisions, this is a more strategic way to distribute the 'tension' over several people. In addition, this method also helps to keep everyone up-to-date on the unfolding sequence of events. The progress of the planning is followed and awareness among the group about the activities during the trip is created. By dividing the responsibilities, the pressure of the organisation is not placed on just one member of the group, but it is shared by everyone. Key factors in this step are:
  • Creating efficient workflows
(establishing a precise itinerary and place of arrival, as well as booking the hotel and cars to rent, etc.)
  • Ensuring smooth communication
among those in charge of the different aspects of the holiday
  • Managing tolerances efficiently

Advancing iteratively

One of the ITIL principles is precisely to proceed in projects in an iterative manner, i.e. to break a project down into smaller, manageable sections by steps:
  • Destination
  • Route
  • Flight
  • Accommodation
  • Car hire
These and many others are some of the sub-projects into which the organisation of your holiday in the broadest sense can be divided.

Organising Brainstorming Sessions

The whole team must be able to express their preferences regarding the fundamental elements of the holiday (destination, itinerary, dates, method of travel, attractions to be visited, ...) and be constantly updated on the progress of the organisation (what has already been decided, what has been booked and what is still being defined). This certainly helps to prevent last-minute problems (e.g. we have rented cars but there is too much luggage) and to avoid stress or tension during what should be well-deserved days of relaxation.

Being Agile

Everyone knows that problems or moments of crisis happen even in the best organised and structured projects. In the event that accidents or problems of any kind happen during your holidays, maintaining an Agile mindset is crucial: being able to adapt to evolving situations and understanding how to act is the best solution.

Conclusion

This type of organisation will help you to better manage your holiday planning and stem any problems as much as possible. Combining the best practices of different methodologies so that you can implement those that best suit your situation and needs is very important in cases like this. Once you have organised the perfect holiday, you just have to enjoy it!
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Date: 07/07/2023
It’s official! QRP Luxembourg is launching its Linkedin. Besides Italy, France, Belgium and Switzerland now also Luxembourg has its own account. Get ready to level up your knowledge and unlock new opportunities by following QRP Luxembourg on Linkedin.

Best Practices on Project Management and IT Service Management

Starting from today, QRP Luxembourg has you covered with constant updates on Project- and IT Service Management. You can stay in the loop with the latest trends, best practices, and success stories from the world of Project Management and IT Service Management. You don’t need to do anything except follow our Linkedin page to be part of our flow of information.

Why it is important to be informed and to stay ahead of the Change Curve

We live in a fast-paced environment where everything is pervaded by a constant transformation, and change is the only common factor. The number of organizations which are using Project- and IT Governance & Service Management procedures are increasing. This goes together with the increase of tools and methods developed to help Project Managers and IT Service Managers to accomplish their projects successfully. Therefore QRP will identify the key trends in Project- & IT Management, Change Management and Agile, and their impact on Project Managers, Programme and Portfolio Managers (PPM), as well as IT Service Managers. And the best part is: we will share all of our Best Practice findings with you!

Become part of our PM and IT Service Management Community

By following us, you will become part of our PM and IT Service Management Community. A couple of times per week, we will share valuable and exclusive content to our Linkedin members. Among these, you can expect:
  • Market Insights with regards to Project and IT Service Management
  • Expert Tips and Tricks
  • Special Offers and Early Bird Discounts for our courses
  • Exclusive Invitations to Webinars and Country-specific Events
  • Much more!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay informed, inspired, and connected. Follow us here!
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Date: 07/06/2023
In April 2023, Peoplecert launched the new practice-based ITIL 4 modules. The ITIL 4 Practices courses are intended for professionals that want to prove and validate their skills in specific practice areas or establish a good cross-practice collaboration and effective service value streams with practical assignments built into the courses. The modules provide shorter and more flexible training with the opportunity to bundle, mix and match modules. The first batch of 5 individual ITIL practices and Monitor, Support & Fulfil, the combined course covering all 5 practices, consist of:
  • Service Desk
  • Incident Management
  • Problem Management
  • Service Request Management
  • Monitoring and Event Management

ITIL Practices: Training & Exams

Each individual practice course consists of 1 day of training. The exam lasts 30 minutes, and contains 20 questions. The combined practice course ITIL Monitor, Support & Fulfil is a 3 days training. The final exams lasts 90 minutes and consists of 40 questions. To achieve the Practice Manager designation, you will need to have completed 5 individual practices plus the ITIL Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support (link) module, or you will need to have completed the 3-day bundled or combined module plus the ITIL Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support module. Are you interested in the new ITIL Practices courses? Contact us for more information!  QRP International is organizing a webinar in collaboration with PeopleCert, to tell you more about the ITIL Practice Manager. Join us and listen to Roman Zhuravlev, Senior ITIL Architect, as he reveals practice updates, the new certification path and the new way to the ITIL 4 Master designation. Sign up here!
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