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Organizational Competencies: What They Are and How to Develop Them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I worked in the IT team at my old job. We did a fair amount of off-the-shelf software deployments, and we frequently made the point that we were a healthcare company, not a software development firm. I would not have said we had software development as one of our core organizational competencies. Leadership.

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Develop Better High Performing Teams

ProjectManager.com

As we ease into the new year, many organizations’ executive teams are ramping up hiring for new talent. All these efforts require precise judgment to hire just-in-time talent, using data to make strategic project decisions at a portfolio, program and project level and launching new high performing teams.

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What makes a good manager? 9 essential qualities and skills

Planio

Despite a busy workload and multiple responsibilities, the best managers find a way to blend their hard and soft skills to deliver on their goals while providing support, direction, and guidance to their team. If you’re a new manager or a leader looking to strike the elusive perfect balance, this article is for you.

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Don’t Blame Agile for Bad Agile

Velociteach

We should not blame Agile for bad Agile. This article highlights some common issues I have encountered in my consulting and coaching practice. Agile teams are empowered and collaborative. They provide the structure and practices to guide the teams. Team members are empowered. These teams were magical.

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How to master Fiedler’s Contingency Theory of Leadership

Planio

While there’s no “perfect way” to lead a team, data shows that many leaders are still doing it wrong. A recent study by global leadership consulting firm DDI found that only 40% of companies believe they have great leaders, and only 32% trust their senior leaders to make the best decisions. Uncover your own personal leadership style 2.

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7 Tips for Managing International Project Teams

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Managing international project teams requires cultural sensitivity and an awareness of what makes us different — and the same. In this article you’ll learn 7 helpful tips for working with international teams on global projects. Working with global teams is normal. Many of us do manage international teams now.

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How to manage team conflict (& 5 strategies for conflict resolution)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We challenge leaders, we talk about risk and what might go wrong and we call people out on poor performance through project monitoring and control. Conflict should be a healthy part of any team’s development, and it’ a good way to challenge requirements and ensure that your business case and plans stand up to scrutiny.