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The Leadership Attitude

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. In reality, both leadership and management are often done by the same person – the project manager.

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Understanding Leadership

Rebel’s Guide to PM

If management is doing the right thing, then leadership is doing things right. You can demonstrate leadership skills at any level, from project coordinator to project director. Making leadership work for you. Doing’ leadership, however, is not something that can be codified easily. Leading in a crisis.

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Project Management and Leadership – can you have one without the other?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Beyond training in how to define and execute a project and how to form a team, there are a number of other skills that contribute to success as a project manager. Leadership skills are also crucial for project management – but so often overlooked or taken for granted. Leadership without Project Management.

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Leadership Futures from the Next Generation: Adapting, Empowering, Thriving

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Elissa Farrow March 20, 2024 Leadership futures are where change is not a challenge but an opportunity. As we open our organisations to leadership’s next generation, it’s clear that the future belongs to those who champion collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and adaptability.

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Balancing Self-Management and Guidance: The Art of Agile Leadership

Scrum.org

This article explores the art of Agile leadership, delving into the challenges of finding the right equilibrium between allowing teams to self-organize and providing enough guidance and structure for seamless Agile execution.

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Susanne Madsen on Project Leadership [Interview]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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Grateful Leadership™, Increasing Organizational Effectiveness in an Evolving Globally Connected World

The IIL Blog

By Shana Serrano Introduction: In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, effective leadership stands as a cornerstone of organizational success. Key Findings: The study uncovered core thematic categories, including problem-solving, interpersonal skills, leadership and management, and organizational culture.