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How to improve the self-managing capabilities & skills of your team?

Scrum.org

High autonomy is an important contributor to successful Agile teams ( Donmez & Gudela, 2013 ; Tripp & Armstrong, 2018 ). 2013) also identified the ability to self-manage work as a critical success factor for Agile teams. So what are strategies to start improving? ? Teams vary in how self-managing they are.

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Microsoft’s PPM Cloud Strategy Failed: What Now?

MPUG

I believe this is why Microsoft’s PPM (Project & Portfolio Management) Cloud strategy ( see here ) is failing, and why it is still failing even after Microsoft has built datacenters in countries across the world. Microsoft has not developed any significant new features in Microsoft Project since 2013 (seven years ago!!)

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A Strategy for Engaging and Dealing With Difficult People

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In fact the best solution is to put a strategy in place before you are even faced with the problem, so that you will be better prepared and get a more successful outcome should you be faced with the dilemma. There is, unfortunately, no fail-safe strategy when dealing with difficult stakeholders. The solution is to engage with them.

2013 186
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How to provide constructive criticism

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Developing thoughtful strategies for delivering criticism can help ensure that your message is heard so that you and your team can work together to create positive change. These strategies can help you accomplish those goals. A version of this article first appeared in 2013.

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The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Deskpro COO, Paul Davies, emphasizes the significance of prioritizing customer experience as a central growth strategy. The rise of self-service to empower customers Empowering clients with self-service choices has evolved as a significant strategy for providing exceptional service in the digital era.

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10 Secrets To Being a Good Sponsor

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Below you’ll find 10 tips for being a good sponsor, drawn from Strategies for Project Sponsorship by James, Taylor and Rosenhead. These 10 secrets have been taken from Strategies for Project Sponsorship by James, Taylor and Rosenhead. A version of this article first appeared in 2013.

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The Must-Read Reading List for Project Communication and Collaboration

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Anthony Mersino: Amacom, 2013. Ann Pilkington: Gower, 2013. Lots of real-world advice on coping strategies, focusing really around thinking through what you are going to say and making it relevant. Strategies for Project Sponsorship. Peter Taylor, Ron Rosenhead & Vicki James: Management Concepts, 2013.

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