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In-Depth: What a Social Systems Perspective Teaches us About Change

Scrum.org

Recognize how much of your thinking is still subtly influenced by a mechanical perspective in organizations . like network patterning, mood, safety, social contact and social influence?—?than The mechanical perspective draws attention to the structure and processes of organizations. than on individual traits.

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From Laying the Foundation to Completion: The Basics and Challenges of Project Management in Construction

Inloox

Project management in construction describes the planning and work process in order to produce or modify a construction object. The larger and more complex a project is, the more participants and interrelationships are involved and the more complicated the organization and planning of the process becomes. Let's start with the basics.

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Susanne Madsen on Project Leadership [Interview]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

When we use leadership to run a project, in addition to management, we are more likely to deliver real benefits to the client and the users, and to fully engage the team and the stakeholders in the process. Having said that, on any project it is people – and not the processes – that make projects happen.

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How good is project sponsorship in your company?

Ron Rosenhead

Read the PMI Pulse of the Profession Report 2015. If its zero (as suggested to me recently by a senior manager) then do read PMI’s 2015 Pulse of the Profession – Capturing the Value of Project Management. No matter what risk scoring process you use I would say this is in the red zone. He was looking for training to rectify this.

2015 170
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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

We will explore how the project management control process and systems are the backbone of project success, providing structure, oversight, and direction to ensure that projects are executed and aligned with organizational goals and values. The project team should collaborate to identify and manage risks.

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What George Orwell Can Teach Us About Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It directly influences how people act and what they do to help move the project forward. When communication is muddled or off-the-shelf, people feel like they are just another cog in the process. A version of this article first appeared in 2015. They can feel lost and uncared for. Use artifacts to convey meaning.

2015 378
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Agile Transformation – Success Factors part 2

Scrum.org

Top-management is actively involved in the process, decisions are being made according to evidence. Being involved in the Agile transformation process means that executives not only support but they make important decisions as a result of the inspection of the current situation. Clear goals make the process understood and transparent.

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