The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 29, 2023

Core Elements of a Digital Transformation Strategy Framework The following eight elements provide a structured outline of components of a framework for achieving digital transformation. The Vision and Goals need to align with overall organizational strategy. Let’s look at digital transformation and its implications for strategy.

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Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. It can alert project managers, recommend mitigation strategies, and even generate alternative scenarios. Suggest mitigation strategies for the top five high-impact risks.”

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Continuous improvement equips you with the tools to achieve this, helping your strategies evolve with every project, quickly adapting to new obstacles, and setting industry-leading standards. It enables organizations to remain agile, responsive, and competitive by fostering regular assessment and refinement.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2023

It then looks at the intersection of RTE responsibilities with the strategy and project management functions – and shows how broad of a role RTE can be. A Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a key role in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology for managing and coordinating large-scale software development projects.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. This post explores the factors that influence the choice of a strategy framework, untangles confusion presented by the plethora of strategic frameworks, and shows areas of impact for project managers.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers plan, budget, monitor and report on the project with project management tools , sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it’s already been approved. Monitoring Progress. What Does a Project Manager Do? > Give Your New PM The Best Tools For The Job. General Overview. Responsibilities.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 25, 2023

This post examines an interesting strategy implementation model, the OGSM framework – composed of Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures. What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? Hence, it’s a great framework for tying together elements of strategy and implementation.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 28, 2023

Domain 1: Risk Strategy & Planning When project managers plan their projects, they think about their approaches to things such as developing schedules, creating a communication plan, and creating a risk management plan. How will the team identify, evaluate, develop risk response plans, and monitor risks? Tasks (e.g.,

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It also monitors activities on the organization’s network and IT infrastructure, which can detect breaches of company policy. That improves visibility into operations by monitoring, securing and managing assets through one platform. IT service management ensures accountability through the standardization of services.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Agile Project Management On the other end of the project management style spectrum is agile. Some don’t refer to agile as a project management style as much as a mindset to face uncertainty, give possible solutions a chance, get feedback and always adjust accordingly.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Agile A methodology for project and product management, typically used to deliver software projects in an iterative way with short bursts of work called “sprints” Though initially designed as a process for IT and engineering projects, it has since been successfully applied to other industries like marketing.

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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. CH - I’d like to add a couple of points.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

However, navigating the intricacies of virtual collaboration requires a unique set of strategies and approaches to ensure seamless communication, productivity, and alignment among all the team members. By implementing these strategies, you can empower your team members to thrive and deliver value to your organization.

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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2020

In an effort to curb productivity leakage, some managers are turning to software to monitor their people. The NY Times ran a piece which suggested that demand for online monitoring tools have surged. Standard Waterfall strategies are not built for the high-speed world we live in today. Agile frameworks help us do that.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For example, manufacturing product managers are responsible for tangible products, while software development product managers will have different teams and agile workflows to assist in the software product launch. Monitor all the project management knowledge areas of a project, such as task, resource and time management.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Risk Owners The risk owner is “the person responsible for monitoring the risk and for selecting and implementing an appropriate risk response strategy” ( The Standard for Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects, page 168). What about agile projects? Yes, agile projects have risks too. How About You?

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

Agile has become more than just a buzzword in our complex world. Agility is a mindset, a skillset, a culture, and a driving force behind successful, flexible, and responsive organisations. The Agile Leader's commitment goes beyond mere lip service to the Agile Manifesto. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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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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nTask

MARCH 10, 2021

As much as performance management is important , developing strategies to gauge progress is not an easy feat. They are always on the lookout to develop better strategies and improve the working environment. Once agile PMs have identified the shortcomings of the process, they can work on different strategies to fix those loopholes.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 42,000-plus subscribers. ? The Idea of a Scrum GPT Exploring Scrum in the real world often uncovers a tangle of anti-patterns—those practices that, despite best intentions, stray from agile principles and hinder progress.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Your marketing plan defines the strategies that your organization will use to reach target customers, outperform competitors and position your brand. A marketing plan consists of all the strategies that a company will execute to reach its marketing goals over a period of time. Set Realistic Expectations for your Marketing Strategies.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Issues will inevitably come up, and you need a mitigation strategy in place to know how to manage risks on your project. In this article, we’ll discuss strategies that let you get a glimpse at potential risks, so you can identify and track risks on your project. You develop a strategy, some preventative or contingency plan.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Companies who use Agile like the fact that it is not inflexible. If firms who use Agile grasp the spirit of it, they can readily adjust it to meet their own needs and assure optimal production. Agile estimation is one of the greatest instances of this. Let us just talk about t-shirt size estimation in Agile in this post.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This will give you an idea if it’s the right strategy to execute your portfolio management. Lean portfolio management is a process by which strategy is aligned with execution using a lean approach and agile portfolio operations and governance. What Is Lean Portfolio Management? Establish Strategic Themes.

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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). OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture. OKR Struggles.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

To get the most out of business process management, you’ll need to use business process management software to analyze your business processes, model how they work in various scenarios, implement changes, monitor the new process and continuously make improvements. This improves both your work processes and your business processes.

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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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Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2023

Agile coaches have long recognized that busyness does not necessarily equal success. As an Agile coach, I’ve worked with many managers who had the team's best interests at heart but sometimes promoted busyness over creating value. This “hands-on keyboards, butts-in-seats” mentality is not a strategy for high-achieving teams.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In the fast-paced world of software development, agility and efficiency are paramount. This is where Scrum, an agile framework, comes into play. Defining Product Vision and Strategy Product Owner discussing work in progress with the team. This information is the foundation for a product's vision and strategy.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Organizational strategy plays a vital role in the success of any business. In this article, we will explore the importance of organizational strategy, the key elements that make it effective, the steps involved in its formulation, and the challenges that may arise during implementation.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They increase efficiency , simplify onboarding, archive organizational knowledge, help with continuous improvement and make organizations more agile. They’re more concerned with culture, strategy and decision-making in the organization and they’re used to guide how decisions at the organization are made.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

Strategies and tactics. Strategies and tactics must be articulated: they are the practical translation of the company’s goals and strategic objectives. Some folks have even recommended the adoption of Little’s law for the administration of agile organizations. Consideration #4: Portfolio monitoring should be ongoing.

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Planio

MAY 22, 2023

With 80% of companies using Agile project management methodologies to run their businesses, release planning has become more important than ever. Release planning is the glue that connects your product vision and overall strategy to your day-to-day product development. What should be included in an Agile release plan?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project planning is the second stage in project management, after initiation and before execution, monitoring and controlling and closing. Team Management Team management is the actions, strategies and methods used to get a group of people working better together. The goal is team building, which leads to a more effective project team.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Assessment and Planning Sprint Goal - "By the end of this sprint, we will have identified all dependencies, potential challenges, and the migration strategy for each application." Assessment and Planning - KR2: Identify all dependencies, potential challenges, and migration strategies for each application.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

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. During this step, you’ll want to monitor the process to ensure you’re hitting your milestones.

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