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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 Being, and remaining, part of a social group has always been an important survival strategy for our species. than on individual traits.

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5 More Advanced Training Options for the PMO

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

Back in 2015, we took a look at the five advanced training options for people working in PMO. Here’s a brilliant skill that anyone working in PMO – regardless of the level they’re working at – could benefit from – influencing. Four years on and a few things have changed in the PMO field.

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

A project governance plan directly assists in keeping ideas in check and delivering project requirements aligned with overall strategies and objectives. Decision-making processes are influenced by the usage of data as it becomes a key differentiator contributing to project delivery, strategic alignment, and success. Müller, R.,

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How to Create and Energize a Fan Base

LiquidPlanner

Tod’s track record includes leading the Seattle Seahawks to the franchise’s first ever NFL Super Bowl appearance in 2006 and taking the Tampa Bay Lightning to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals in 2015. Looking at your customers as fans also influences the type of people you hire and how you manage your team. to build something great.

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A Compendium of Works to Increase the Probability of Project Success

Herding Cats

Creating Credible Plans, Integrated Reporting and Control Systems - Part 1 , College of Performance Management, IPM Workshop, 2015. Integrating Agile Software Development with Earned Value Management , College of Performance Management, IPM Workshop, 2015. Balanced Scorecard IT Strategy and Project Management. Governance.

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21st Century Leadership - Prologue

Scrum.org

Some people contributed independently, some built on work I had been doing since 2015, some of us leveraged the work of Ron Eringa and Ryan Ripley with their Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials class. The conversations strongly influenced what the reader will see in the coming posts in this blog series.

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6 Ways to Manage Projects Like a Nordic

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In 2015, Sweden’s six hour workday made headlines around the world. That should reduce team conflict (although it is always worth having a few conflict resolution strategies on hand in case you need them). Don’t pander to seniority and let people influence the project on all levels. Form strategic partnerships.

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