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How to improve the release frequency of your team?

Scrum.org

Goal-setting theory (Locke, 1981) shows that people are more motivated by short-term, tangible goals than by long-term goals, especially when they can influence the goals being set. Chow & Cao (2008) surveyed 109 Agile projects. Each iteration then provides a clear short-term that teams can work towards.

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What Makes A Good Product Owner?

Scrum.org

It is no surprise that the researchers conclude that “Product Owners perform a wide range of challenging activities which require experience and high-status in order to be able to exert influence”. Product Owners perform a wide range of challenging activities which require experience and high-status in order to be able to exert influence.”.

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Leveraging Evidence-Based Management and Achieving Organizational Change through Larman’s Laws

Scrum.org

Understanding the organization’s core Before initiating organizational change, you will need to understand the underlying factors influencing an organization's functions. The ROWE Experiment In late 2008, the Gap Inc. Culture over strategy The saying "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" wasn't coined without reason.

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In-Depth: The Evidence-Based Business Case For Agile

Scrum.org

Another approach is to track many organizations over time as they adopt Agile methodologies, while also measuring anything else that could influence their results other than agility itself. 2014 ; Young & Jordan, 2008 ; Russo, 2021 ). But how can one feasibly do that? It would be wonderful to have such data! Chow, T., & Cao, D.

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14 Common Project Risks (+ more)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

As such, you may have a bit more influence on these if appropriate actions are taken early. External risks can occur due to a variety of factors, often caused by influences more outside of our immediate control. It is an unpredictable but catastrophic event – something like the housing market crash in 2008. Lack of support.

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Authenticity: How Authentic Leadership Reshapes Organizational Culture in Project Management

The IIL Blog

Authentic leaders, grounded in self-awareness and a solid moral base, have the ability to reshape and positively influence organizational cultures. Project team members in a collaborative environment, benefiting from a positive ethical climate established by authentic leadership. Key Takeaways Authentic Leadership Matters. Walumbwa, F.

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Nudge Theory and Cognitive Bias for Change Management

The Strategic Project Manager

More recently, Nudge Theory has been formalized in modern times by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, scholars at the University of Chicago, in their book, “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness” (2008). People benefit because it is fast…but it leaves them highly susceptible to outside influence.