Leading Agile

MARCH 15, 2022

Stages, steps, processes–and in many cases—the “solution” is to plan more, track more, and deliver on time. A goal of Agile Transformations is, in part, to gain the ability to adapt to what can be empirically shown to be true. However, we can set the stage for creativity to emerge. INTRODUCING OKR: OBJECTIVE & KEY RESULT.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Losing Key Talent - Talented people are looking for an environment where they can thrive - where they have the right level of autonomy, where they work on interesting problems with minimum friction and headaches, and where they can see the value and connect to a worthwhile mission/purpose. Add alt text. . Why are we saying bets/hypothesis?

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Leading Agile

JUNE 3, 2022

We were coaching a small group on how to bridge the company’s strategic intent into a list of items that would be in this group’s work backlog. After talking through the general concept, one person’s idea of a strategic goal was what we would have defined as a backlog item.

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Planview

OCTOBER 28, 2021

PMOs are in a state of transition: ever shifting to support different teams, ways of working, strategic objectives, transformation programs, priorities, and more. Managing this level of complexity and constant change requires a modern approach to PPM – one that positions the PMO to become a more strategic creator of business value. “

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Planio

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. If you’re a project manager or team leader gearing up to build a long-term product roadmap, this article is for you.

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nTask

APRIL 10, 2019

It goes without saying that you can’t successfully run a team without formally documenting goals and objectives. The trick lies with OKRs. What exactly are OKRs and how do they work, you might ask? What exactly are OKRs and how do they work, you might ask? What does OKR stand for? KPIs vs. OKRs .

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Imagine you’re a CIO, CTO, IT Leader, or Finance Manager. You prepare an annual operating plan outlining your budget and allocations every year. WHERE THE PLAN GOES WRONG. Projects that you targeted did not start when you planned. Unplanned events, outages, and work eat at the money you planned to invest in a new value.

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Planio

MAY 18, 2021

Agile planning is a process for reconciling your long-term product vision with the inevitable near-term iterations that will influence its development. Think of it as setting guardrails on your project–they’re not going to send you down a specific path, but they’ll stop you from falling off a cliff if you get off course.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Andrew Young comes from a strong product background and is considered our resident expert on OKRs and KPIs. Video Transcript I’ve got a client that I’ve been recently working with, and for them, they feel that organizationally they have not invested into the employee experience and employee happiness.

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Velociteach

JANUARY 8, 2024

“Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” Effective time management is a critical project management competency. There is not a silver bullet to managing time more effectively. The goal was to reduce the congestion on the nearby Tacony‐Palmyra Bridge.

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Planview

JULY 26, 2023

In its conventional sense, project management has been marked by rigorous methods and stringent controls. But in the wake of generative AI technology, we’re on the brink of a transformative change in how projects are managed. This post details a sampling of the technology transforming project management today and its advantages.

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Planview

APRIL 29, 2022

The need to manage that change is more important than ever. Accelerating product cycles, technology disruptions, and a growing remote workforce are testament that we need to modernize the way we plan, prioritize, and execute projects. 5 Practices to Drive Flexibility in Resource Planning. Let’s get started.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

One approach that has gained traction is the implementation of Objectives and Key Results (OKR) software. Enjoy a detailed analysis of how OKR software can optimize business performance and offers insights into its key features and benefits. Tracking progress and performance is another area where OKR software shines.

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The Strategic Project Manager

AUGUST 31, 2021

The subject of goal setting is as old as the hills! Nonetheless, goal setting and goal achievement continues to be elusive – if you do not consciously and proactively keep after it. What Are SMART – and SMARTER – Goals? People and teams perform better with ‘stretch’ goals.

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nTask

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For that, you need a Project Execution Plan (PEP). The PEP is a useful document that allows the precise execution of projects that a company is working on, and it also helps to strategize and manage all of the processes that are a part of the project development process. Project Execution Plan (PEP).

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Resource Guru

MAY 27, 2022

And just like the far-reaching impact of an earthquake, the shockwaves that result from poor human resource planning are felt throughout the organization—in the form of missed deadlines, stressed employees, and unhappy customers. Simply put, you need enough coverage for the projects you have planned. Great tool & easy to use.”

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 1, 2022

Those ‘human’ capabilities can be captured and managed through a Universal Competency Framework. Establish a talent management baseline. Integrate human resources and talent management. Ensure the organization that employees have the capabilities required to perform the work. Promote career progression.

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nTask

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Project management is not simply about the project itself but also establishing any necessary organizational changes. This is where the change management process comes into play. As a project manager, you have to be vigilant about the impact a project will have on the organization and how your resources will react to it.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There’s work and then there’s all the tasks that go into making that work possible: soliciting feedback, fielding approvals, sitting in meetings, and (sometimes) Slacking your colleagues to align on a project. When it comes to efficiency, the structure and operations of most agencies don’t set workers up for success.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 30, 2023

Finally, it looks at the impact to strategy and project management of such an approach to leadership. They tend to become more formalized or embedded in the culture once we find ourselves working within organizations. These people are steady and reliable, and can generally set their own challenges and meet them.

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Planio

OCTOBER 25, 2018

And while it might sound like a lot of work, it doesn’t have to be. Create your external marketing plan. A go to market strategy is a tactical action plan that outlines the steps necessary to succeed in a new market or with a new customer. As part of this, try to think long-term about your strategic objectives.

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Wrike

MAY 19, 2023

Scalability: A Clear Path Forward for Modern PMOs” took place over three separate sessions, featuring a stellar line-up of speakers including: Carolyn Lum, Industry Principal for PMO at Wrike, is a strategic business transformation leader who has led large-scale projects, programs, and portfolios across industries.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 20, 2023

As the world of business increases in complexity, it will take more than user stories, estimation, and OKRs to build a trustworthy system that management can delegate into. But if managers want a trustworthy system, it’ll be up to them to create it. You haven’t created the conditions to be able to delegate to that team.

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EasyProjects

JUNE 5, 2019

Effective Change Management. Simple tools work well for smaller teams, but as you scale, you need to consider solutions that will also scale. In this article, we’re going to take a moment to share three best practices we’ve discovered while working with our clients over the past 15 years. Flexible Resource Management.

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Wrike

MAY 9, 2019

Wouldn’t it be interesting to examine the project management strengths and weaknesses of each of the great houses? First, take this quick quiz to learn which great house best matches your project management style. What “Game of Thrones” house aligns with your project management style? When we work together, we all win. “We

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Leading Agile

MAY 3, 2023

If you could magically create a new world where large organizations had overcome the barriers to Business Agility and Agile came naturally, what would have to be true about that world, the organizations, and the people working there? So as you guys know, Leading Agile, we are exclusively in the change management business.

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nTask

MARCH 9, 2021

If you are looking for the best OKR software available in the market you have come to the right place. OKR or objective and Key Results are a way of setting goals that have become popular due to their simplicity and the benefits the method provides. What is OKR Software? Best OKR Software Available.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2021

Companies conduct business forecasts to determine their goals, targets, and project plans for each new period, whether quarterly, annually, or even 2–5 year planning. Why forecasting in management is important. Quantitative models work with data, numbers, and formulas. How to conduct business forecasts.

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Planview

JANUARY 31, 2024

Organizations put a lot of effort into devising robust strategies and plans to achieve their targeted business outcomes. Yet, the pivotal challenge lies in bridging the divide between strategic intent and actual delivery. For instance, insights from frontline teams can rapidly inform strategic decisions at higher management levels.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Product Backlog must be seen as a living document, which evolves as the market conditions, customer needs, and product goals change. Refinement is an ongoing process to ensure the Backlog Items are manageable and can be feasibly completed in an Iteration. One of the activities that happen during refinement is sizing.

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Planview

APRIL 16, 2021

She and I discussed the responsibilities, expanding skill sets, and strategic capabilities of the modern PMO – and how to advance in that direction. The PMO has been typically chartered as a central place for ensuring effective project delivery via adherence to a set of standards, procedures, and practices.

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Planio

JANUARY 31, 2022

Set a timeframe. Set quarterly OKRs to measure the success of your initiatives. It’s a living guide that brings together your vision, business goals, daily tasks, and even the industry landscape. Your hierarchy of high-level planning should look something like this: Mission: What are you trying to achieve?

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Planio

MAY 24, 2018

But they also had a not-so-secret, secret weapon at their disposal: OKRs. First developed by legendary Intel CEO Andy Grove, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) is a collaborative goal-setting system that was adopted by Google in 1999. Even better, OKRs are dead simple. What are OKRs? Business-as-usual” OKRs.

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Leading Agile

JUNE 29, 2023

When I was seven years old, we moved from Huntsville, Alabama, where my dad was working on the Apollo missile systems. Managers are evil. But is it possible that there may be reasonable and rational behaviors behind the actions of those executives, managers, and people who obstruct what we’re trying to do?

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Planio

JANUARY 3, 2022

Yet too often, product leaders jump from broad goals to specific project objectives without really knowing what they’re trying to achieve. It’s the project management equivalent of putting the cart before the horse. Objectives vs. goals, milestones, and OKRs. 5 project objective examples (and why they work).

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Leading Agile

MARCH 31, 2020

Agile Unplugged is your chance to explore LeadingAgile’s freshest ideas, mental models, frameworks, and solutions with the people that are actually doing the work of leading large-scale Agile Transformation, out in the field. – I was working in my office down in technology Parkway. – It’s been a while.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 22, 2023

Managing a single, complex project feels like a Herculean task when you nail the project deadline with a high-quality output. Handling multiple projects, or portfolio project management, is an entirely different beast. But here’s the real deal: Portfolio project management doesn’t have to be an uphill battle.

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