Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end, like most of you, we’ve been busy taking inventory of how it went. In preparation, we’ve been pouring over this year’s data and we were curious to know what 2023’s top performing Field Notes were. So without further ado, here’s LeadingAgile’s Top 10 Field Notes of 2023.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the article, we’d like to share some of the key lessons we learned from these conversations, which we believe would be of importance to all of you as well. Organizations have chosen to either keep both traditional and agile roles while encouraging their PMs to train in Agile and get Agile PM training and certifications.

PMI 52

PMI 2023 Technical Review PMO 52

International Institute for Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

LeRoy Ward Are you thinking about taking the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam in 2023? The PMP® is the gold standard for project management certifications, recognized worldwide. Business News Daily conducted a survey of job boards and found that the PMP® was clearly the number one certification for project managers.

Certification 59

Certification 2030 2009 PMI 59

Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM You've just been handed the reins of a significant project, and now is the time to begin execution. The 'Executing Process Group' is a critical component of this journey, and understanding it is foundational. What is the Executing a Project? It's not just possible; it's achievable.

Executing 40

Executing Software Review Technical Review 2017 40

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Deepak Bansal August 2, 2023 A survey conducted by the Global Leadership Forecast, one of the most expansive leadership projects in the world, found that strategic thinking is a highly sought-after skill in leaders. Check out their certificate program on Sharpening Strategic Skills. What does strategic thinking even mean?

Consulting 148

Consulting Leadership 2023 Technical Review 148

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Alan Zucker August 2, 2023 Software projects have two measures of success. To document requirements you should provide feedback on demonstrations, create and execute meaningful tests, and finally, accept and use the software. Engaged executives and users, and clear requirements are leading predictors of project success.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Software Review Leadership 78

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. Artifacts in the PMBOK Guide – Seventh Edition Artifacts are categorized in the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh edition into 9 different types and that’s what this article is going to look at. What is an artifact?

Logistics 258

Logistics Artificial Inteligence PMI Performance Measurement 258

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 26, 2023

However, in 2023, you don’t get points for going by the book, you get points for producing outcomes that matter, thinking critically through complex decisions and rapidly responding to change, regardless of which set of Agile methods you use to do so. We can be on the front lines of leading change, or we can get rolled over.

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Artificial Inteligence Agile 2023 Certification 104

The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. In this article, I consider how emerging trends may impact the profession. I say, “Bring it on!” I look forward to the opportunity.

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI Technical Review 88

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

By Deepak Bansal January 10, 2023 In the realm of team management, the concept of “design” in crafting team interactions is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in the success and efficiency of a team. With 15+ years in the corporate world, he has held Executive positions (COO, Director) in Consulting and Multinationals.

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Consulting 2023 Certification Leadership 78

MPUG

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Because, as I wrote recently in an article on Building A Portfolio Roadmap with MS Project , “It’s Portfolio that decides which component Projects and Programs should take and which ones to drop. Simply put, project and program management are the execution part, but portfolio management is the strategic part.

PMI 52

PMI Certification 2023 Executing 52

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Management Plans The project management plan is created at the beginning of the project and describes how the project will be executed. © 2023, Alan Zucker; Project Management Essentials, LLC Alan Zucker has over 25 years of experience leading projects and project management organizations in Fortune 100 companies.

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Risk Management Risk Cadence 2016 88

Velociteach

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This article highlights some common issues I have encountered in my consulting and coaching practice. People may be able to execute the practices but will not know why. Poorly executed or immature agile practices are also common. We should not blame Agile for bad Agile. Failure to Adopt the Agile Mindset Agile is a mindset.

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Underperforming Technical Team Agile Software Review Cadence 85

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By Vincent Marguier October 4, 2023 Risk management is a dynamic component of any project, where risks—and opportunities—must constantly be assessed and monitored to deliver in the most successful way. Vincent holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Grenoble INP in France and both PRINCE2 and PMP certifications.

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Initiating Risk 2023 Prince2 88

Velociteach

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described “ How AI Will Transform Project Management.” In this article, I consider how emerging trends may impact the profession. Imagine a tool that would take requirements, develop test conditions, and automatically execute the tests. I say, “Bring it on!” Sounds great, but!

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI Technical Review 82

Velociteach

MAY 10, 2023

Processes describe the inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs used to execute project activities. In this article, I will share some approaches that have shaped my approach. It described a dozen principles and 8 performance domains to guide project execution. Practices are repeatable actions that can improve project outcomes.

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Lean Cadence PMI 2001 89

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

By Veronica Thraen August 23, 2023 The two questions I am asked most frequently as a project manager (PM) are: “How did you get into project management?”, Status reporting could also be different by project based on stakeholder and/or executive requirements. If so, consider a certification by PMI or other organizations.

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2030 PMI 2023 Consulting 78

Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

Create and execute meaningful tests. Engaged executives and users, and clear requirements are leading predictors of project success. Successful efforts require patience and a long-term executive commitment. Common risks include: Lack of stakeholder and executive engagement. It is hard to get their time and attention.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 2023 80

The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. As such, executives did not trust the PMs to make certain decisions. The names and resumes of executives were included in responses to requests for proposals. Executive sponsorship was merely eyewash for government agencies.

Aerospace 147

Aerospace Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Governance 147

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

Since I hold advanced certifications in both frameworks and regularly teach agile classes, I have a unique perspective and appreciate what they offer. Each has a “big picture” (see: DA , SAFe ) describing its components with links to detailed knowledge articles. Interestingly, Dean also worked at Rational.

Agile 59

Agile Cadence Certification Lean 59

Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Management Plans The project management plan is created at the beginning of the project and describes how the project will be executed. Multiple owners may be used, the person who: identified the risk monitors the risk event creates the response plan implements the response plan, and decides if the response should be executed.

Risk Management 79

Risk Management Risk Cadence 2023 79

Binfire

JUNE 15, 2022

s are best for those interested in a career in academia or research, while a DBA is designed for executives and has a greater emphasis on real-world ramifications. 3. Earn Skill Certificates. The good news is that many of the most popular tools offer free online courses and skill certificates upon completion. Take Workshops.

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2022 Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Certification 78

MPUG

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Join Bill Dow, PMP (2023 PMO Influencer of the Year Winner), as he takes you through the step-by-step process of introducing metrics into your PMO. Visualize metrics effortlessly, gain valuable insights, and elevate your executive reporting so decisions can be made based on the metric data they are seeing.

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PMO Underperforming Technical Team 2023 PMI 59

Velociteach

JULY 6, 2023

This article explores some of the complexities of “going agile” in a traditional enterprise environment. Developers write and successfully execute robust unit tests before moving to the next item. When working with those trying to bridge the divide, I share the Disciplined Agile mantra: “Start where you are.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team Telecoms Governance 78

Velociteach

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It describes how the project will be executed. This article presents a framework for modeling project context and considerations for tailoring. Domain Management Plans describe how the project domains (PMI knowledge areas) will be planned, executed, and monitored. The project approach establishes common execution patterns.

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Planning Technical Review Governance Government 52

MPUG

MARCH 13, 2023

For a project executed in Agile mode, one can have the following: Addition, removal, or modification of work items within a Sprint, i.e., changes to the Sprint Backlog. In this article, we will specifically learn how to adjust a Sprint which is in progress. This article outlines certain key operations to adjust a Sprint project.

Agile 59

Agile 2023 SCRUM 2019 59

Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

Constraints should be documented and incorporated into our project planning and execution. © 2023, Alan Zucker; Project Management Essentials, LLC See related articles: Know Your Stakeholders Project Assumptions & Risks Unlock the Power of the Project Management Plan I am available for in-person training and consulting.

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Estimate Risk 77

Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

This article will help you balance diligent project monitoring and foster a less stressful team environment. A successful project execution phase , monitoring and controlling phase relies heavily on flexibility and effective communication. Vision Validation: Begin the execution phase by revisiting the project's objectives and goals.

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Monitoring Controlling Technical Review Software Review 40

Epicflow Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The article is based on the webinar “Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones, to Achieve Excellent Reliability” with TOC experts Eli Schragenheim and Albert Ponsteen. This article explores managing uncertainty in organizations. But the professionals who executed the project considered it a huge success.

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2016 Monitoring Risk Management Healthcare 52

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

Universities are offering degrees in AI and there are professional societies and companies offering certification programs in AI. CONCLUSIONS After reading all the risks identified in this article, you should ask yourself, “Is AI worth consideration for project management applications?” Dr. Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Kerzner, Ph.D.,

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review PMO 59

Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Guaranteed : Professional Scrum Product Owner w/ PSPO I Certificate — January 23-26, 2023. I ran the ChatGPT interview session on two days: On 2022-12-18, from 4:00-4:40 pm CET, and on 2023-01-08, from 6:10-6:45 am CET. Interviewing ChatGPT. By the way, it’s free.

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ChatGPT SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 215

Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

This article is another excursion into this nascent yet fascinating new technology of generative AI and LLMs and the future of knowledge work. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Professional Scrum Master Training w/ PSM I Certificate — Live Virtual Class: February 7-10, 2023.

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ChatGPT Agile Artificial Inteligence Consulting 179

MPUG

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Within your history, you can print or download your transcript and certificates of completion, including the one for today. Under his leadership, over 100 professionals have earned the Agile Certified Practitioner, ACP certification, and many have written their detailed success stories. So first, the value of PMI-ACP Certification.

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PMI Certification Software Review Technical Review 52

Resource Guru

APRIL 12, 2023

PMI’s Pulse of the Profession 2023 report states that “organizations that place a high priority on power skills are significantly better at completing projects that meet business goals.” Image source: PMI Pulse of the Profession 2023, 14th edition. In other words, prioritzing project manager skills doesn’t only matter—but it pays off.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Innovation 52

Teamweek

AUGUST 11, 2023

Leadership skills A top-tier manager should not only be able to execute and get the work done, but also to lead. So, you’re not just looking at the typical list of tasks they’ve performed at previous jobs but also their style of management and execution. This does not mean dishing out orders to direct reports only.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Technical Review 2023 52

Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Remember that the closure phase is critical to a project's lifecycle , like initiation or execution. Structure the Report : The report should include an executive summary and sections on the project scope, objectives, outcomes, variances, and recommendations, among others, as required. Project Management Institute.

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Closing Technical Review 2015 Risk Management 52

Velociteach

APRIL 17, 2023

So the senior, the C-level executive, the CEO, he or she did not think that project management was something to think about. I love that article from Professor Tabrizi at HBR. And the article says digital transformation is not about technology. And there are so many great concepts that you brought across in that article.

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