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Agile. Creativity. Innovation.

International Institute for Learning

During the last two decades there has been the emergence of a number of software development methods as a response to the inefficiency of existing software development methods in rapidly changing environments (Highsmith, 2004). We can say the Agile methods have well-interpreted the so-called Copernican Revolution in management.

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Burnout in Project Management

The IIL Blog

Stress and burnout have been recognized as serious project management problems for years, but until recently companies have been reluctant to face the problems head on. Some project managers thrive on stress and seem to avoid burnout. There is risk that burnout can spread to the entire team if not identified and controlled.

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How can Agile Leaders create the right context for Ownership?

Scrum.org

The core responsibilitie of the agile leader is creating the right context for the agile teams so they can thrive and self-manage. In my book ‘Agile Leadership Toolkit’ I dedicate a whole part to this important topic. Ownership ensures that they think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions that really help customers.

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What is Taylorism, and why Waterfall is just the tip of the iceberg!

Scrum.org

For many people, the traditional project management methodologies (see PMI / PRINCE2) are the root of the problems that birthed Waterfall. Frederick Winslow Taylor is a controversial figure in management history. Traditional management practices were born out of the disengagement of the workforce. Vincenzo Sandrone.

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Managing Virtual Teams Successfully

The IIL Blog

Building High-Performance Teams necessitates that we utilize innovative tools and techniques to engage the audience. So COMMON SENSE should be at the forefront to manage the perception of how these activities are facilitated. Risk: Uncertainties that may be encountered in implementation. Quality: Complexity – how challenging.

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The Top 7 Management Styles: Which Ones Are Most Effective?

Workzone

In the past, managers were viewed by their employees and organizations as valuable commodities. They were seen as capable leaders with distinct management styles who guided their organization’s teams to success. Unfortunately, over the last few years , the opinion on managers’ value seems to have eroded. Not anymore.

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Daily Habits of Successful Leaders: Examples and Lessons

ActiveCollab

The most successful people in the business have 5 things in common: They have laser focus; They are excellent short and long term organizers; They learn from their mistakes; They adapt easily; They take calculated risks. Steve Jobs](([link] used to spend his mornings in meetings with his product and management teams. Steve Jobs.