The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By Jeff Zircher Project Management Offices (PMOs) play a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are executed successfully within an organization. However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Servant Leadership Approach. Tangible Benefits.

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Proofhub

JUNE 12, 2023

Exceptional project leadership is the key that empowers leaders and managers to navigate challenges, ignite creativity, and achieve remarkable project success! In the realm of project management, the ability to master the art of exceptional project leadership is like possessing a superpower. Here are some of the key benefits: 1.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The era of robotic, detached leadership is fading, and in its place, a more genuine approach is emerging — poised to reshape organizational cultures. Think of a work environment where you and your coworkers feel understood and valued by leadership, and internal values reflect the organizational mission. Core of Authentic Leadership.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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. The mindset we bring to people leadership is one of influence through credibility and trust.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

And this article is a summary of what they replied. Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple: you serve your team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll cover the basics: what are organizational competencies, and why should you, as an individual, care about them? You can also build competence across the business as a whole by hiring new personnel with the necessary skills or by making changes in leadership. Leadership. Innovation.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. 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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Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? Before delving deeper in understanding how digital transformation can affect leadership strategies , it would be a good idea to first understand what this entire concept entails. We find the answer to this and more in this post.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

The role of the project manager has long been shifting away from someone who can tick off tasks as complete on a Gantt chart and towards a strategic leadership position for effecting change in an organization. Project managers still provide an irreplaceably human combination of leadership, integration of specialists, and ethical behaviour.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Executives love predicting exactly when a team can accomplish a project or how much a team can deliver in a given period. But what if this managerial focus on velocity is a fata morgana obscuring the path to true agility and value? ? But this very attractiveness becomes a pitfall.

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Project Management Update Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Agile Maturity & Change Management: 3 Steps for Achieving Executive Buy-In. Often, the most important investment in PMO adaption starts at the top with the executives who hold the power to elevate or eliminate a PMO’s goals. Here are three steps for encouraging risk-averse executives to support PMO maturity initiatives. #1

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Leading Answers

JUNE 19, 2019

If success goes to those who can innovate the fastest, how do we nurture innovation? It may sound easy, but executives and shareholders demand results, not “learning opportunities.” It may sound easy, but executives and shareholders demand results, not “learning opportunities.”

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Leading Answers

JUNE 21, 2019

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. This article focuses on actionable tools and approaches. However, innovation and learning take conscious effort, forward planning and accountability. Yet most team retrospectives I see are broken.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? A recent APM report, Project Leadership; skills, behaviours, knowledge and values , explored this question. . The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused. Carole, let’s start at the beginning. Talk about a baptism of fire!

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

However, only 5% of businesses have included leadership development. Leadership is a critical success factor for any organization. Providing practical and inspiring leadership can differentiate between an organization thriving or failing. The most important thing is that leadership is about more than just one person.

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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.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 5, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you feeling the limitations of traditional leadership within your project management role? This is the power of servant leadership, a transformative philosophy that prioritizes serving others at the forefront of organizational leadership. Explore the world of servant leadership.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 15, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part one of a four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. This first article explains how leadership differs from management and outlines five core leadership attributes for managing projects. We use leadership skills to do this.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These roles involve more responsibility and leadership in managing IT systems, projects, and teams. Leadership Development – Seek opportunities to develop leadership skills and gain experience in managing people, projects, and budgets. The path is also not necessarily linear!

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this article, I’ll explore the need for and the attributes of an agile business operating system related to Private Equity (PE) portfolio companies. Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 22, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part two of this four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see article one that explains leadership for project managers and outlines the five leadership components covered in the series.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. It consists of a series of stages that you must carefully plan and execute with precision. Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process?

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Only with innovations competitiveness can be secured and market share increased. Innovative strength is therefore an important competitive advantage. But, of course, creating innovations is not easy and brings several challenges: The entire process as well as targeted output are characterized by high uncertainty and risks.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

This focus on well-being can transform business outcomes, leading to increased efficiency, innovation, and stronger human connections, both within the organization and with its customers. Ethical Considerations in AI An integral aspect of human-centered AI leadership is navigating its ethical landscape. Register here.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this article, I’m saving you some time by highlighting 15 of my recommended books for PDUs, but first, let’s cover off some details about using reading. Any books about achieving business goals, portfolio management, strategy execution or case-study driven books will count here. PDU claim: 9 hours.

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The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

In his article “ The Rule of Three and Four “, published by Bruce Henderson, founder of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), in 1976, Mr. Henderson stated it simply: “A stable competitive market never has more than three significant competitors, the largest of which has no more than four times the market share of the smallest.”

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Agile implementations shift culture, yet many organizations limit themselves to the bare minimal execution of a framework and call that Agile. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. You can’t bully your way into innovation. William Kahn.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 9, 2021

An HBR article piqued my interest: “Your Board Needs a People Committee” In it, the authors provide services which a talent-focus on the part of a subset of the board could bring to helping the leadership teams they support in attracting, retaining and developing their #1 asset.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This is a guest article by David Daly. As we were designing these questions, I started to notice something about the typical frustration or disappointment that software teams, managers and executives were experiencing with agile. He has also written numerous thought leadership papers and blog posts. This matches my experience.

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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. It ranked among the top three critical leadership competencies including inspiring commitment and leading change.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Thought leaders in project management have strong social media followings, are published authors, and are working as leaders for innovative companies and enterprises in the project management industry. He has also written articles for a wide variety of print publications and websites. Susanne Madsen. Robin Kwong. Morgan Chase.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Agile implementations shift culture, yet many organizations limit themselves to the bare minimal execution of a framework and call that Agile. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. You can’t bully your way into innovation. William Kahn.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 28, 2018

. | Senior Executive Director for Project Management, IIL. Companies are recognizing that brand loyalty accompanied by a higher level of quality does not always equate to customer retention unless supported by some innovations. Innovation is often viewed as the Holy Grail of business and the primary driver for growth.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 5, 2024

In a series of articles, I will outline how over-valuing productivity and unhealthy relationships to productivity actually work against enabling the benefits of business agility and makes us less powerful leaders. 4 – There is no space for strategic thinking, innovation, creating alignment, and growing people.

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Teamweek

JULY 12, 2023

To help you assess leadership candidates more effectively, identify their strengths, and ensure you choose the right one to take your organization to new heights, let’s explore 10 tips to evaluate leadership skills when hiring. Great leaders can have different leadership styles. What are leadership skills?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, in our rapidly evolving business landscape, sticking rigidly to traditional Scrum by the book could be a straightjacket stifling innovation, user focus, and adaptability. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Demonstrating the ROI of proposed changes can be instrumental in gaining leadership support.

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