Kiron Bondale

MAY 13, 2018

Organizations that are in the midst of an agile transformation will often track how many projects within their portfolios are being delivered following an agile lifecycle. Having sufficient agile leads (e.g. Agile leads need to be focused on a single project. But is that enough? ”

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. Project managers are increasingly tasked with incorporating ESG principles into project planning and execution, aligning project outcomes with broader societal goals.

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2024 Artificial Inteligence Sustainability 2023 167

Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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Sustainability Underperforming Technical Team Construction Certification 98

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Retrospective Antipatterns is a great book for those in agile project management – especially if you’ve read all the classics. Any books about achieving business goals, portfolio management, strategy execution or case-study driven books will count here. Retrospective Antipatterns Author: Aino Vonge Corry. PDU claim: 9 hours.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

On June 30th Christopher Handscomb and I presented a webinar based on our joint research on the topic of the value of enterprise agility. Firstly, I see Enterprise agility - building an agile organizational system - as being all about creating resilience and sustainability over time. And I really mean active engagement.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. It enables organizations to remain agile, responsive, and competitive by fostering regular assessment and refinement.

Technical Review 52

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Is Agile Transformation simply about making a culture shift, or should we start with processes and go from there? But what does it really take to enable successful Agile Transformation? Because people tend to resist change, culture-first Agile Transformation can be a tempting way to get started. Starting With Culture Change.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Many organizations are trying to improve the alignment between strategy and execution with the OKRs framework (Objectives and Key Results). Too many OKRs are set without any respect/consideration of the ability to deliver them sustainably while dealing with other work in the organization. OKR Struggles.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Then it looks at how the framework can be applied in devising strategy, and managing project, programs, and portfolios. The Four Actions Framework, also known as the ERRC framework, is a ‘blue ocean’ strategic management tool introduced in the book “Blue Ocean Strategy” by W. What Is the Four Actions Framework?

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Sustainability Transportation Innovation Aerospace 97

Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2019

Executive (n): Person or group appointed and given the responsibility to manage the affairs of an organization and the authority to make decisions within specified boundaries. An executive is a person who owns the strategy or sets the direction of travel or sets justifications for spending. 21st-century executive leadership .

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 177

Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2024

This shift not only enhances decision quality but also boosts organizational agility and resilience. They inspire their teams by modeling how to base strategies on solid evidence and encouraging innovation through validated learning and experimentation. This minimizes risks and enhances the probability of achieving desired outcomes.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

TL; DR: Agile Transformation with ChatGPT or McBoston? I was interested in learning more about a typical daily challenge many agile practitioners face: How shall we successfully pursue an agile transformation? Or shall we embark on an agile transformation with ChatGPT providing some guidance?

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Inloox

JANUARY 5, 2022

Agile is here to stay. Sustainability & social responsibility. Even beyond Agile, there is a shift in thinking in the industry. Companies need to nurture and develop their existing talent, but also develop strategies to attract new talent. Value and principle-based perspective. AI, machine learning & automation.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

Mike Cottmeyer explores the key attributes in each of the three systems necessary for making a success out of the otherwise complex tax of large scale Agile Transformation. The three systems include a System of Delivery, a System of Transformation, and a System of Sustainability. Transcript. I’m not talking about SAFe.

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Sustainability Agile SCRUM Technical Review 84

The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 3, 2024

This post looks in depth at the piece parts of agile portfolio management. After defining agile portfolio management, it delves into some of the specific agile principles at work. Then it looks at the role of strategy in agile portfolio management. What is Agile Portfolio Management?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to personally coach leaders and executives across a range of industries. Issues like discrimination were prevalent and the knowledge or desire for inclusive strategies was absent or ignored. That is why agile change and project management approaches are so popular.

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Scrum.org

JULY 6, 2023

Building a Sustainable Product Strategy A product strategy that is more focused on closing deals than creating positive outcomes can often lead to a roadmap bloated with features. As Dave Chalmers of Ansarada rightly pointed out, "Features become a sales strategy. Your product becomes a bloated mess."

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Proofhub

AUGUST 19, 2020

8 Most Important Business Strategies to be Aware of in 2020 Businesses are not run blindly, you have to set your own set of goals that you want to achieve effectively to thrive in the market. To ensure that the goals you have set for your business become achievable, you need to devise business strategies. Give ProofHub a try !”

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Maybe the company wants to scale and sustain its growth or increase productivity and efficiency. Business goals are achieved through a structured plan with clear guidelines for how the strategy will be executed. The process implementation plan includes the strategy, process and actions necessary to achieve the strategic goal.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Agile Methodology. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams. How do you know if agile is for you?

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Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 483

Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2021

An Agile Transformation Consultant who wants to lead a successful Transformation is going to need more than a deep understanding of Agile. In a recent blog post, we discussed the various types of Agile Transformation Coaches needed to run a sustainable Transformation. Agile Transformation Consultant: Team Attributes.

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The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

While businesses, organizations, and markets have evolved, the Experience Curve concept survives and can be very useful for informing decisions, shaping strategy, and guiding implementation. Using the Experience Curve in Strategy Formulation. Strategy of cutting prices – Cut prices earlier to discourage the competition.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing Sustainability 98

The Strategic Project Manager

JUNE 26, 2023

This post explores the idea of an evolved approach to strategy – the development and implementation of simple rules. It relates closely to the growth of the “project economy” What Is “Strategy as Simple Rules”? It was a departure from the idea of traditional long range, text book notions of strategy.

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Sustainability 2001 Agile Executing 52

Leading Agile

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When the Agile Manifesto was created 21 years ago, software development, technology, and the world, in general, were different. What really made Agile work in the early days was the cross-functional team of people who collaborated in the room with their customers, building products and constantly iterating and testing.

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Binfire

MARCH 11, 2024

By conducting surveys, analyzing market trends, and studying competitor strategies, businesses can identify gaps in the market and tailor their platform to meet specific demands. Launch Strategy and Initial User Acquisition A well-defined launch strategy is crucial for gaining traction and attracting initial users to the marketplace platform.

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Artificial Inteligence Innovation Infrastructure Sustainability 141

Agilemania

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is Scaling in Agile? Agile is a set of values and principles. Agile is an umbrella term for a group of iterative product development frameworks. Most organizations started their Agile journey with one of the frameworks mentioned above, and Scrum is the most popular one. Scaling Agile Frameworks. What is SAFe?

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 25, 2024

In this article, you'll gain insights into aligning projects with broader strategic goals, prioritizing customer needs, and adapting to market trends—all essential for achieving sustainable growth and long-term success. Challenges include solving product failures, meeting tight deadlines, and managing cross-departmental communication.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Development Team Review Innovation 2024 52

Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact.

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Mastering organizational strategy is crucial for sustained success, since a well-defined and effectively implemented strategy can guide an organization towards its goals, maximize its resources, and offer a competitive edge. What’s more, the importance of organizational strategy cannot be overstated.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What is a VRIO framework analysis in strategy? When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. Organization – Organization of resources and capabilities to effectively execute on the Value, Rarity, and Imitability advantages.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Innovation 98

Leading Agile

JANUARY 17, 2023

In execution during an Agile Transformation, it looks different depending on how the organization is going about this change. During Agile Transformation, it’s essential to manage the expectations of what’s happening throughout the process, support people’s hesitancies, and work to alleviate them. Agile practices training.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 30, 2024

However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. This post examines the difference between ROI and Lean-Agile metrics, It identifies the key metrics of each, and the drivers behind those metrics. Value is delivered in small increments over time.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Upfront, long-term planning : This approach conflicts with the Agile principle of welcoming changing requirements, even late in development. Outsourcing work to the lowest bidder : This can compromise the quality and consistency of the product, going against the Agile focus on continuous attention to technical excellence.

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SCRUM Technical Review Innovation Sustainability 153

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

Sustainability. The sustainability of a project can play a major role in the long-term strategy of a company, and can often affect a project’s success. There are three parts of sustainability: social, environmental, and economic. Tool for Handling Sustainability. Organizational Processes & Structures.

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Technical Review Software Review Sustainability Risk Management 367

Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Four Common Misconceptions About Agile Transformation In this article, our CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, explores why focusing on practices and culture isn’t the right place to start an Agile Transformation. Next, he talks about how Agile Transformation is an ongoing process and the importance of teaming strategies.

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