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The Power of Project Leadership [Book review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In the past I have interviewed Susanne Madsen on the topic of project leadership and her book, The Power of Project Leadership. I expected a book about leadership theory but what I got was a hugely practical guide to actually doing leadership with plenty of stories, examples and exercises. Buy on Amazon.

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Susanne Madsen on Project Leadership [Interview]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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Innovation: Running Experiments and Learning

Leading Answers

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. However, innovation and learning take conscious effort, forward planning and accountability. It furthermore places emphasis on the experiments—the inputs for learning and innovation.

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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams. Learn more with the following Sources : McChrystal, S.,

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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]. Innovation.” Creativity.

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Velocity Illusionen ??

Scrum.org

Verstehen Sie, warum Servant Leadership und Praktiken wie die Gemba Walks entscheidend sind, um komplexe, adaptive Umgebungen zu meistern und tatsächlichen Fortschritt zu erzielen. 2015): Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World. Innovation und kreative Problemlösung? Collins, T., Silverman, D., & Fussell, C.

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

Whether the aim is to enhance market competitiveness, drive innovation, or expand market reach, effective project governance systems are as important as a project plan and act as the linchpin that aligns every project initiative with these strategic imperatives. Innovation is good but there will be times when it's just gold-plating.