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Why Great (Scrum) Teams Have A Mind Of Their Own

Scrum.org

What team cognition is and how substantial its influence is on the effectiveness of teams according to large-scale research efforts. Butler et al, 2006, Tolin, 2010) are based on this approach (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT). De Church & Mesmer-Magnus (2010) also investigated the role of interdependence in teams.

2010 183
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In-Depth: The Evidence-Based Business Case For Agile

Scrum.org

But adherence to a framework or prescribed process does not guarantee agility. Adherence to a framework or prescribed process does not guarantee agility.”. I prefer a process-based definition of agility. Although we used Scrum teams for our investigation, these processes are generic enough to apply to Agile teams in general.

Agile 203
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Reasons to Adopt AgilePM®

The IIL Blog

The World’s Leading Framework and Certification for Agile Project Management By APMG International July 26, 2023 Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.

2011 148
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In-Depth: How To Create Better Work Agreements For Your Team

Scrum.org

Some find the process of creating them “childish” or “a waste of time”. It has been linked to higher performance and motivation (Mathieu et al, 2000), increased effectiveness (Kearny, Gebert & Voelpel, 2009), and generally explains a substantial amount of the variance (~19%) in the effectiveness of teams (De Church & Mesmer-Magnus, 2010).

2004 231
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In-Depth: What a Social Systems Perspective Teaches us About Change

Scrum.org

Recognize how much of your thinking is still subtly influenced by a mechanical perspective in organizations . like network patterning, mood, safety, social contact and social influence?—?than The mechanical perspective draws attention to the structure and processes of organizations. than on individual traits.

2012 153
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In-Depth: Stable Or Fluid Teams? What Does The Science Say?

Scrum.org

Even a single change in team membership can disrupt that process, and consequently, make it harder for teams to become high-performing sooner. Kozlowski & Ilgen (2006) describe this reciprocity as “process begets structure, which in turn guides process”. Or if these processes can be fast-tracked.

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How to Improve Your Project Interpersonal Skills

Project Risk Coach

Influencing. Continue the process until you’ve listed all of the skills in descending order. Of course, this process can be iterative. Interpersonal skills come in many forms such as: Leadership. Decision making. Communication. Team building. Trust building. Problem-solving. Conflict management. Collaboration. Negotiation.