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Servant Leadership in PMO Management: A Path to Success

The IIL Blog

However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy where the leader’s primary focus is on serving and empowering team members within the PMO. Servant Leadership Approach. Tangible Benefits.

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Embracing Range: Project Management as the Gateway to Diverse Career Paths

The IIL Blog

Jeff Zircher , MBA, is currently a servant leader at Caterpillar Inc, with over 30 years of leadership experience in IT, Logistics & Distribution, Marketing & Product Support, Product Development, and Project Management. Jeff has been a member of the PMI Global Executive Council since 2014.

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Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: The First Step

The IIL Blog

This means that project managers will also stay relevant in the age of AI if they focus on the core skills of project management, namely: Leadership, Communication (verbal & non-verbal), Empathy, Emotional intelligence, and Negotiation. [6]. However, it is important to remember that there is something AI cannot do – be human. Creativity.

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Can the Words “Innovation” and “Project Management” Be Used In The Same Sentence?

The IIL Blog

A different leadership style than with traditional project management. Project management practices generally follow the processes and domain areas identified in the Project Management Institute (PMI) ® A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide). Decision making in an unfamiliar landscape. A creative mindset.

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Professionalise Project Management

The Lazy Project Manager

In the subsequent blogs we will cover five test points to apply against these 5 elements before moving on to describe five simple steps to move forward with all of the above in a controlled manner. Tailwind Project Solutions was formed in 2014 to provide a bespoke approach to project leadership development.

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Add to the C-Level

The Lazy Project Manager

If you think about CEO’s being most often fired for mismanaging change then it is a ‘no-brainer’ you would have thought if your portfolio is a significant one and – based on Challenge 1 – Invest in the right portfolio management – it is often more significant than you might think (see previous blog).

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The 23 Best Project Management Books For Upgrading Your Career in 2020

Planio

While there are tons of fantastic resources online for learning how to be a better project manager (such as this blog!) The best books for crafting your leadership qualities. True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Author: The Project Management Institute (PMI).

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