Musings on Project Management

APRIL 3, 2022

Energy dissipates as the square of the distance from the emitter to the receiver -- if the distance increases by a factor of 2, the energy decreases by a factor of 4. (*) The fact is, even an enormous energy source may have little effect at long distance, and increasingly less as the distance lengthens. Influence at a.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

What is an Influencer? These gentlemen are in all the top-10 lists of being the ‘the best’ Politician, Influencer, world changer, etc. So before diving into the Product Owner taking an Influencer stance, let’s first inspect what an Influencer is. The Influencer is also referred to as the Politician.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Good relations are the key to influencing people, getting their attention and finally getting things done. Just think about all the positive energy around people who are working with you! Be the center of positive energy on the project. Let’s make sure we bring POSITIVE ENERGY to our projects! Celebrate Successes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

This is a good one if you want to work in energy, utilities, construction and engineering as those industries tend to have more need for people with project controls job titles than, say, marketing. Different industries will influence that and there is a minimum salary set by the government. So that’s a ballpark.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2021

Employees who are physically engaged devote their emotional and physical energy to their work. People with a lot of energy have better overall health, which allows them to contribute more to the business. On the other hand, a manager that exhibits a high degree of negativity is bound to influence other people the same way.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2022

This behaviorbehaviour can significantly affect team dynamics and chips away at our ability to influence others positively. . Our energy is contagious. From knowing and controlling to influence and impact. It poses six questions to ask yourself to optimize your influence and impact on your team. #1 Paralysis .

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2024

This is a key skill that helps us influence change and create greater impact that is in alignment with our intentions. I also take time for play because I know play boosts creativity, innovation, and energy while also relieving stress. To describe the concept simply, reactive is a constricted, fear-based, judgement-driven relationship.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Ultimately, as Scrum Masters, we have the best shot at influencing others and achieving our goals when we show up: Connected to our purpose. We can be proactive in our approach, reducing the time between seeing issues and influencing others so we can avoid them or minimize their impact. Open and curious. Step One – Cultivate presence.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The energy, collaboration, health, and so on. Being a good scrum master means learning how to influence teams, without authority, to help them improve as needed. Again,through influence without authority. Find a way to support and encourage scrum masters in effecting positive change and increasing their circle of influence. .

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

Professional Scrum revolves around the accountabilities, events, and artifacts of Scrum, and recognizes that its foundation is built on values and principles of people who work together to optimize value, build discipline, and influence culture. This critical work is not easy. Encountering the same issues as a Scrum Master over and over.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2022

A new project manager, like any other, needs to focus their energies on these four things, in that order. So engage with them positively so you can learn from them, keep them informed and, when necessary, influence them gently. I learned it as GOSPA : Goals Objectives Strategy Plans Actions (need a free action log template?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The company culture has a lot of influence over what is done and what is ignored not followed up. You can focus your energy on getting a decent plan, or setting up the governance structure, or dealing with the budget – whatever you think is the most important part to get right, right now. Is it that they don’t have time?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Consider slogans such as ‘effortless from door to door’ for a railway company, or ‘carbon neutral energy’ for an energy company. The leader has a huge influence on a team’s behavior, values and rules, both written and unwritten. These slogans are, of course, backed up with a strategy, data, ambitious goals and a set of actions.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The energy from a transmitting antenna decreases as the square of the distance from the transmitter to the receiver -- if the distance increases by a factor of 2, the energy decreases by a factor of 4. Light obeys the same rule. And all of the above only applies if the bandwidth is infinite and the transmission is in a vacuum.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 16, 2022

Whether project managers are bullies themselves or promote organizational influencers that are, the risks are high. The CEO of Massey Energy, the largest coal producer in Appalachia, he employed 5,800 people and operated more than 40 mines. Massey Energy, and its owner, Alpha Natural Resources, are both under bankruptcy protection.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 28, 2022

Explore what truly gives them energy and makes them smile. When building products, discuss with the forecaster how they want to spend their budget and energy. This is also an excellent way to guide them in revealing what their circle of influence and circle of control is. Show warriors the gentle way of influence.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

It’s also low energy. It’s also high energy. The human brain is already one of the most energy-intensive organs, so keeping it in a low power state as much as possible helps when a steady supply of food isn’t a guarantee. System 1 is our unconscious system. It’s automatic, stereotypic and emotional.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Stakeholder engagement is the systematic identification, analysis, planning and implementation of actions designed to influence stakeholders. Be aware that stakeholder influence, interest and power are transitory and only as relevant as the day it was produced and that you must keep your analysis confidential.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 14, 2023

We can take advantage of new tools and practices to save time, money and energy. Focus on what you have power over – Some issues will be beyond the influence of the Scrum Team to change. The rest of the Scrum Team should focus on what it has the power to influence and change. Small regular improvements add up and compound.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2020

And still , agile transformation consultancies spend a significant portion of their energy convincing senior executives it’s safe and good for the business to orient agile teams to build the right product vs. focusing on building the product right. This growth has seen a huge rise in agile tools.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 29, 2020

Emotions are essentially energy in motion (e-motion). When our emotions are flowing freely, they can bring us energy and provide the fuel for us to transform and grow. Maybe I wasted a lot of energy waging a war for no good reason. I can then choose how to best influence agility. Emotions are information.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

How does this story relate to Authority vs. Influence? Johnny But when Johnny caught the ball bare handed to prove a point, the pitcher got the message and changed his approach for the duration of the game (influence). That That type of influence is what made Johnny an amazing player. Influence without authority is not easy! Here

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network & Influence: Power dynamics in organizations are complex. They might be wary of investing time and energy into something they believe has a short shelf-life. Loss of Control: Traditional management often involves direct oversight and a transparent chain of command.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The goal is to ensure that the stakeholders influence your project positively. They also play a part in influencing the direction and outcome of it in some way. Stakeholder engagement is considered one of the main parts of project management and greatly influences the success of your projects and work.

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Scrum.org

MAY 12, 2019

I am influencing the CxOs at the moment. The way to influence change in a complex system is by influencing the interaction amongst people. The purpose of observing is to find an opportunity where we can influence the interactions in the system so that we can change the patterns in the system. Baby steps. If listening. .

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Proofhub

APRIL 7, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn what stress is, when it can be good for a project manager, and what you can do to reduce its influence on your work performance. Excess stress also leads to mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, influencing our life expectancy in the longer term. Do you have frequent illnesses or low energy?

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Binfire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Implement a schedule that keeps your vehicles healthier than a fitness influencer on a kale diet. Initiatives like going paperless, optimizing energy use, and encouraging carpooling or public transport can significantly cut costs.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I realized that there could have been a delay due to Covid-19 disruption and I had to write a reminder letter to PMI emphasizing the dramatic influence of the application review delay on my exam preparation schedule. I didn’t hear from PMI for two and a half months. Two days after the reminder I received my approval.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2024

To truly capitalise on the potential of innovation, we must explore deeply within our teams, expand our perspectives across entire organisations, and even look beyond, to outside influences. These programs often provide financial support, resources, and guidance to help companies develop new technologies or solutions.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 22, 2021

There are certain personality types that influence your work style. They’re the battery of the team in that they radiate energy and in turn energize everyone else with their enthusiasm. Collaborate across teams, locations and work styles in one tool with ProjectManager— Learn More! 6 Types of Different Work Styles.

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Project Bliss

OCTOBER 8, 2021

For example, installing new insulation would reduce energy bills. Can they influence decisions made during development? But you could still launch your product without them. Do them sooner rather than later because they’ll have value down the road. Some questions to ask: How would the product work if the team omitted this requirement?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2023

It allows you to measure how your work environment influences your effectiveness as a team and how to involve management in improving it. It will spark peer-to-peer learning, generate constructive energy, and offer the participants valuable insights. Give this workshop a try, and let us know the results. Download the workshop here.

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Project Accelerator News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It is also about viewing the product to be delivered in an environmental light, particularly where production methods may not be energy-efficient or where the end-product itself may not be energy-efficient, for example, by constantly mining new metals when, in fact, it is more efficient to re-use certain metals from old, discarded equipment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Understanding plus action plus influence gives you engagement. The core aspects of engagement, are understanding, your stakeholder perspectives and building, trusting relationships, taking some kind of action and then influencing stakeholder perspectives to shape the work in the direction of the intended outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

The company culture has a lot of influence over what is done and what is ignored not followed up. You can focus your energy on getting a decent plan, or setting up the governance structure, or dealing with the budget – whatever you think is the most important part to get right, right now. Is it that they don’t have time? Next steps.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Moreover, the infusion of trust brings about a remarkable surge in team energy. This heightened energy manifests as increased motivation, creativity, and a proactive approach, all essential ingredients for tackling project challenges. The benefits extend beyond the workplace, influencing overall life satisfaction.

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Binfire

AUGUST 24, 2023

AI can analyze vast amounts of data on energy usage, waste production, and supply chain logistics to suggest eco-friendly modifications. This ensures that employees grasp concepts faster, and training resources are utilized more effectively. AI, in its multifaceted glory, represents one of the most profound shifts in this terrain.

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