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Luddites have no place in the modern organisation

Scrum.org

In our Professional Agile Leadership training , we talk about changing your organisations hiring practices to hire more of the right sort of people to create the company that you want, not the company that you have. Microsoft is the poster-child of what can be accomplished with the judicious application of leadership.

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Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Project Management

The IIL Blog

Improving these factors offers an immense opportunity to fortify successes and minimize failures for the project management community, where innovation and growth are becoming as crucial as prioritization and execution. He received the PMI Fellow award in 2017. Euguene earned an M.S. degree in Information Systems from Texas Tech University.

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Why Agile Transformations sometimes fail

Scrum.org

Based on my experience working in agile environments since 2010, I did some research and had general observations on the topic. Inability to innovate. Traditional empowerment may be converted into Agile leadership. First of all, we need to underline that the Agile Transformation never ends. Hierarchy and culture.

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The 6 Stances Of A Scrum Master

Scrum.org

In 2010 I started my first assignment as a Scrum Master. As such, the Scrum Masters show the necessary leadership to influence the organizational system from the perspective of the Scrum team. The Scrum Master should show leadership and influence the organizational system from the perspective of the Scrum team.

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How to Navigate the Project Environment Even if You’re New to Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

From harnessing the innovative pulse of your culture to riding the dynamic waves of market trends, the key to elevating your projects from good to great lies in mastering the project environment. Technological Advancements The rapid pace of technological innovation can offer both opportunities and challenges.

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Rich Sheridan: Change Begins With You

The IIL Blog

[Intro by trugroup.com admin Scott ] “In this interview, Rich Sheridan — founder of Menlo Innovations and author of the new book Chief Joy Officer — shares the trials and tribulations in cultivating and leading a positive work culture in an ever-changing business world. Q: Tell us a little about the beginning.

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Can the Words “Innovation” and “Project Management” Be Used In The Same Sentence?

The IIL Blog

Companies are recognizing that brand loyalty accompanied by a higher level of quality does not always equate to customer retention unless supported by some innovations. According to management guru Peter Drucker, there are only two sources for growth: marketing and innovation [Drucker, 2008]. INNOVATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT.