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Value Innovation Strategy For Strategic Project Managers

The Strategic Project Manager

This post dives into the profitable concept and practice of Value Innovation. It defines it, compares and contrasts it from similar approaches, and then looks at the impact of leveraging Value Innovation in the practice of strategy and project management – developing a Value Innovation Strategy.

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Can Scrum Leadership Thrive Without Authority?

Scrum.org

But in Scrum, I've come to appreciate a different approach, one that's more about influence and less about traditional authority. This concept can initially seem counterintuitive, but it's crucial for creating a genuinely effective Scrum environment. It asks us to rethink how we lead and influence others. Comment below!

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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. This approach stifles agility and innovation, leading to a feature factory mindset that focuses on executing predefined plans rather than adapting to change. Share successes widely to build a case for further lean initiatives.

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Excelling in Your Product Management: Advanced Product Owner Strategies

Scrum.org

The Experimenter Stance Experimentation promotes innovation and learning. The Influencer Stance Influence shapes product strategy and direction. To succeed as an influencer product owner: Shaping Product Strategy: Use your understanding of the market and users to shape the product’s strategic direction.

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Navigating the Human Element in Agile: A Deep Dive into Team Dynamics and Collaboration

NimbleWork

The Agile project management methodology encourages organizations to empower teams with clear responsibility and authority, so they can work together to autonomously develop ingenious and innovative solutions. Individuals with their unique set of expertise are encouraged to take initiatives that help realize this vision.

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The Bespoke Business Model: Developing Your Own Marketplace Platform

Binfire

As a result, marketplace platforms have witnessed exponential growth in recent years, disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Embracing emerging technologies enables businesses to stay ahead of the curve and deliver innovative solutions to meet evolving user needs.

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

The SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool and provides a framework for evaluating internal and external factors influencing the success of a company or project. Strategic planning The SWOT analysis supports strategic planning by providing a structured overview of the most important influencing factors. What is a SWOT analysis?