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Discovering the Diverse Sources Behind Innovation

Scrum.org

What Is Innovation Innovation refers to creating, developing, and implementing new ideas, products, services, or methods that bring something different and more effective into use. Innovation is necessary to adapt effectively; it enables us to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The only constant thing is change.

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What’s The Future of Project Management in 2023 and beyond?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The role of the project manager has long been shifting away from someone who can tick off tasks as complete on a Gantt chart and towards a strategic leadership position for effecting change in an organization. Project managers still provide an irreplaceably human combination of leadership, integration of specialists, and ethical behaviour.

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What’s The Future of Project Management? (2020)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The role of the project manager has long been shifting away from someone who can tick off tasks as complete on a Gantt chart and towards a strategic leadership position for effecting change in an organization. Project managers still provide an irreplaceably human combination of leadership, integration of specialists, and ethical behaviour.

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Skills Of A CIO – Within Reach Of A Strategic PM?

The Strategic Project Manager

These roles involve more responsibility and leadership in managing IT systems, projects, and teams. Leadership Development – Seek opportunities to develop leadership skills and gain experience in managing people, projects, and budgets. They are responsible for managing IT staff, infrastructure, projects, and budgets.

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Will a Project Management Certification Help Your Career?

LiquidPlanner

Let’s say you’re well-qualified in your technical skills—be it Java, programming languages, infrastructure, networks or system administration. If having the letters PMP after your name is going to open doors and get you a great new IT leadership job, then certification makes perfect sense. Of Course, Everyone is Different.

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The Importance of Operational Project Management for Businesses

ProjectManager.com

A strategic project is about creating something new and innovative. Its objective is to improve the day-to-day business operations which requires strong leadership and communication skills. Both rely on effective planning, execution and monitoring, and both require strong leadership and clear communication.

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The growing need for project leadership

Susanne Madsen

In the UK the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, reports that less than half of their projects had a green or amber/green rating upon delivery. Leadership is not a result of the job title you hold but of the attitudes and behaviours you possess. The numbers vary by industry and region. Stand up tall and sharpen your saw.