Wed.Feb 28, 2024

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The Three Leadership Mindsets – The Moment, The Outcome, The People

The IIL Blog

By Christian “Boo” Boucousis February 28, 2024 If you spend too much time scrolling the news these days, you’d be forgiven for concluding that leadership at a geopolitical level is immersed in a quagmire of self-interest and partisan politics. There are no winners when leaders forget that great leaders serve, not just their fan–club but the entire team.

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Free Strategic Planning Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

When the leadership team defines an organization’s vision, they look toward the future and identify the goals and objectives they want to achieve. This is the start of strategic planning. The next step is establishing the sequence in which to realize those goals and objectives. Once the vision is defined, then the practical work begins, and strategic planning templates can facilitate that work.

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What Does It Mean That a Team Is Cross-Functional?

Scrum.org

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. A cross-functional team has a collective skill set that covers the entire spectrum of product-building abilities and knowledge needed to transform every product backlog item into a done increment. A cross-functional team is a microcosm of diverse skills and talents, collaborating and working outside silos towards a common goal.

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Risk Management and AI Algorithms: Be in Control of Your Projects

The IIL Blog

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi February 28, 2024 Project Managers Have One Key Goal: Project Success By integrating risk management into project management processes, project managers can anticipate and respond to potential challenges, increasing the likelihood of project success. However, project managers can encounter various pitfalls while managing project risk management.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Working Hard, But Not Too Hard!

PM Times

Working hard is applying a high level of effort, being consistently focused, productive and effective, applying emotional, physical, and intellectual energy. Working hard is rewarding, it leads to personal and organizational success. Some people say, “Work smarter, not harder.” But working hard is not the opposite of working smart. The two go together.

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The Importance of Project Portfolio Management in Today’s Competitive Business Environment

Celoxis

The best project portfolio management tool, Celoxis, is a comprehensive PPM software to achieve strategic goals, optimize resources, and manage risks.

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Product Backlog - Definition and Management

ActiveCollab

A crucial aspect of Agile project management is the product backlog. This dynamic document is the core of any Agile project, serving as a comprehensive list of everything that could be included in the product. It's not just a simple to-do list; it's a strategic tool that guides the team towards delivering maximum value to customers. The Product Backlog encompasses everything from new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to technical work and knowledge acquisition.

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Enterprise workflow automation: What a large organization needs

Wrike

If you’re researching enterprise workflow automation, you’ll need something a bit more specific than a general intro to automated workflows. While there are many of those guides out there, they won’t help you understand what you need as an enterprise. As a large organization, you’ll have much more complex needs when it comes to automation than smaller businesses.

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Could AI Replace Your Scrum Master on Your Scrum Team?

Scrum.org

Can artificial intelligence serve as your Scrum Master? In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, we discuss AI's expanding role in Scrum, from guiding principles to team oversight. Uncover surprising insights into AI's potential in this insightful discussion. Don't miss this glimpse into the future of Scrum with AI! Could AI Replace your Product Owner?

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Project Budgeting 101: Your Guide to Producing Your First Project Budget

Online PM Courses

Every project needs a budget. But, most PMs find producing their first project budget daunting. Here's my basic guide to Project Budgeting. The post Project Budgeting 101: Your Guide to Producing Your First Project Budget appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Scrum.org

アジャイルの旅ポッドキャストについて このポッドキャストでは、業界のエキスパートを特別ゲストとして迎え、アジャイルとスクラムの世界にふかく潜り込んでいきます。スクラム、DevOps、ユーザーエクスペリエンス、プロダクトマネージメント、コーチングなど、様々なトピックをカバーします。 私、 フォンテーヌグレゴリ は、「アジャイルの旅」ポッドキャストのホストです。アジャイルコーチ、スクラムマスター、またはコンサルタントとして日本企業を支援しております。そして、Scrum.orgの認定プロフェッショナル・スクラム・トレーナーです。 このポッドキャストは、日本語でScrum.

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Best Practices Session 5: Essential Tips for Meeting a Deadline

Simple.

Building client trust is a journey that centres on reliability and the timely delivery of marketing campaigns. Clients have high expectations; they want to see their visions realised through impactful campaigns and insist on adherence to deadlines. This can become challenging when you're tasked with managing a portfolio of multiple projects and diverse client needs simultaneously.

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Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT — Spielzeug oder sinnvoller Helfer? ??

Scrum.org

In Kürze: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT — Spielzeug oder sinnvoller Helfer? Kann ein benutzerdefinierter Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Teams auf die Prinzipien von Scrum einstimmen? Erfahren Sie, wie der Einsatz von benutzerdefinierten GPTs einen neuartigen Weg zur Überwindung der üblichen Hürden von Scrum bieten kann — mit einem Schwerpunkt auf der Schaffung von echtem Kundennutzen angesichts der Herausforderungen auf Organisations- und Teamebene. ?

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Begeisterung für Liberating Structures entfachen: Nutze meine bewährte Blaupause, um ein inspirierendes Meet-up zu gestalten – auch für Erst-Facilitators

Scrum.org

Wie kann ein Meet-up gestaltet werden, das Begeisterung für Liberating Structures weckt? Joel organisiert das Scrum-Meetup in Leipzig. Kürzlich hat er mich gefragt, wie ein Meet-up zu Liberating Structures gestaltet werden könnte. Da Joel nicht der Einzige ist, der mir diese Frage stellt, dachte ich, ich teile in diesem Artikel einen meiner Strings und erläutere, warum er sich für Meet-ups bewährt hat.

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