The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This post reviews the Four Actions Framework, first providing a simple definition and describing what makes it different and appealing. Then it provides three examples each of public sector and private companies and how they have each uniquely applied the framework. What Is the Four Actions Framework?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Collaborator Stance Effective collaboration fuels successful product development. Building Customer-Centric Products: Develop solutions that directly address customer challenges and enhance satisfaction. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and plan strategies to mitigate them effectively.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

After the project initiation and the planning processes, the execution of the project begins. Project execution’s key purpose is to complete the work defined in the project management plan and to meet key project objectives. You’ve planned for the project scope , collected requirements and defined it using a work breakdown structure.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Yet, how we adapt, specifically the framework and mindset we employ in driving transformation, can significantly dictate our success. Definition: Understanding transformation as a strategic approach to rethinking and reshaping organizational processes, culture, and goals. But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In addition, we’ll explain what a process implementation plan is and the steps to create an implementation process. Process implementation is a strategic approach to adopting new procedures or business processes in an organization. What Is a Process Implementation Plan? It’s also called a strategic plan.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

IT teams plan hardware and software installations, upgrades and rollouts, and the tools they use are specific to working with infrastructure, information systems and computers. But every IT project has one thing in common: they start with an IT plan. IT projects are unique. Try these 15 free IT project management templates today.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2023

Without robust empirical measures, organisations tend to turn to the symbols they can see, such as team happiness, velocity, throughput, visualisation of work by using post-it notes, attendance at Agile events, or number of PI planning events held. Importantly, at its strategic level, it represents an outcome that is worth investing in.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

If you’re looking to start or grow a business (or just keep a business profitable), you need a business plan. But not all plans are the same. If you need to define your business and its objectives, you need to use organizational planning. That planning provides a clear path forward. What Is Organizational Planning?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

From the triple constraint of time, cost and scope, to every phase of the project from initiating, planning and executing to monitoring, controlling and closing, it shows you’re a qualified project manager. Program management requires expertise in areas such as resource management, project planning and risk management. Price: $300.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I was interviewed by Diego Nei for the Brazilian blog, Papo GP (Talking PM – I think I’ve got that right). — Today, on our Project Management Methodologies Series, we’re going to interview Elizabeth Harrin, from the award-winning blog A Girl’s Guide to Project Management. There are also seven values.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 16, 2021

Scrum is an agile project management framework that enables teams to deliver value in 30 days or less. Working with Managers and Leaders to plan Scrum/Agile adoption. Aligning work to the company’s strategic goals. Running Refinement meetings and generating clear requirements for the developers. Observing events.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 20, 2022

Scrum defines three specific accountabilities within the Scrum Team: the Developers, the Product Owner, and the Scrum Master. When it comes to the Scrum framework, these three roles with their accountabilities are the minimum required to deliver a potentially “done” Increment. Perhaps for the next blog. #1. Scrum Guide 2020.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2020

Although the term “strategic initiative” might sound like inflated business jargon, it’s far from useless. A strategic initiative is a compass that guides businesses and targets future goals. Strategic initiatives are large and complex, requiring a program manager to steer that big ship. Strategic Goals.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As Cloud Services revolutionized the creation and management of digital infrastructure, the DVMS-CPD Model will revolutionize how organizations leverage the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and other business systems to manage digital risk, resiliency, and client data privacy. Step 2: Orient. Step 3: Create a Current Profile.

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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. What does strategic thinking even mean? times more likely to be top performers in their industry.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

All this informs risk management, because you have prioritized the risks and created a framework to respond quickly. The risk matrix also gives you time in the planning phase to create risk mitigation plans for responding to risks that are more likely to happen. Now you can develop strategies to address risks, if they do occur.

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Inloox

APRIL 15, 2021

Whether in project planning or in business management, for reliable decision making you will need some predefined parameters. Strategic goals provide the framework for action in the organization. Tactics To respond successfully to unexpected developments, organizations need the ability to readjust spontaneously.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2022

Everything starts with careful planning, which sets the stage for the execution phase where estimations, plans and schedules guide the project team as they complete tasks and deliverables. In addition, organizations will add their own business goals, strategic objectives and other metrics. What Is Project Evaluation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Think about how you’re delivering on the project’s strategic goals and how you’ll be able to demonstrate the ROI that your stakeholders need to look good. A well-documented plan? John is the co-author of Agile Project Management for Mobile Application Development. Proper briefs?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you are just starting out, developing your project manager resume, or a seasoned professional, mastering the Project Management Buzzwords is non-negotiable. Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development team members) who work collaboratively to deliver value in an Agile project. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Still, despite the growing use of AI in day-to-day tasks, only a minority of businesses use it for strategic decision-making. 3) Predictive Analytics for Policy Setting AI-powered predictive analytics algorithms have been enabling businesses and governments to forecast trends and create evidence-based plans for decades.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

More often than not, team interactions are left to spontaneous developments or are only addressed in response to emerging issues. Designing team interactions involves a deliberate and strategic approach, employing specific tools and techniques to create an environment conducive to effective teamwork.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2019

Yes, they do enjoy profits, but those come when markets are consistent, where managers can plan accurately for a future that is clearly laid out before them. Therefore, the given in any strategic business plan is that things are going to change. The plan must be plastic to survive such disruptions.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Workload planning is a way to keep the team working while monitoring their progress over the course of the project. It provides a framework of what tasks need to be done, who on the team is supposed to be working on those tasks and then comparing the actual workload to the estimate for the project at this point in its life cycle.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When you start the planning process for a project, one of the first things you need to think about is: what can go wrong? Risk management isn’t reactive only; it should be part of the planning process to figure out risk that might happen in the project and how to control that risk if it in fact occurs.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Project managers are increasingly tasked with incorporating ESG principles into project planning and execution, aligning project outcomes with broader societal goals. Project managers in 2024 will adopt more forward-thinking strategies, emphasizing scenario planning and agile responses to mitigate unforeseen challenges.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2020

There is no time like the present for looking backwards and planning forwards. This project management conference covers topics such as the project management framework and its terminology, process groups and the nine knowledge areas of the PMBOK. A software development conference with workshops on the theme of Our Digital Tomorrow.

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Agilemania

APRIL 12, 2022

And that’s Scaled Agile Framework(SAFe)! . As per the 15th State of Agile Survey, 38% of the respondents considered SAFe as the most popular framework for scaling agile. . Firms choose SAFe because it is a trusted framework with proven results. . Top 10 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Tools. Plan View . What is SAFe?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

PMP certification equips professionals with the knowledge to identify potential risks and develop effective strategies for risk management, ensuring successful project outcomes. PMP® certification emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and professional development. Check out IIL’s Authorized PMP® Exam Prep Course here!

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Do you use the Scaled Agile Framework in your firm or organization? We’ll also explain how they might assist you in incorporating an agile environment into your product development. Product Manager is a role in Product Management that defines the role as a strategic to Product and is market driving. Value streams.

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Planview

MARCH 21, 2019

In this blog series, we are providing an overview of the seven planning types to help you deliver on strategy with a dynamic and continuous approach. In part one, we started with the basics of strategic planning and the need for a flexible and long-term approach, so you can zig when the market, competition, or internal issues zag.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 9, 2023

Business process improvement methodologies provide you with a framework, tools, methodologies, and best practices to help you improve business processes so that you can achieve the desired business objectives. It includes the use of best BPM practices, skills, methodologies, frameworks, and tools for effective process management.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Unfortunately, if the whole team is not familiar with the Agile framework and its terms, things can become inefficient. Two such potentially confusing terms are product backlog and sprint backlog, both of which are essential for planning and prioritizing tasks in a project. What is a Product Backlog? Flexibility is crucial.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For project managers, the standard is PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, supported by the PMI Ethical Decision-Making Framework (EDMF) Steps in Ethical Decision-Making Following these seven steps while applying multiple ethical models and frameworks can help project managers arrive at the best possible ethical solutions.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 24, 2023

and Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, explain that project management methodologies (PMM) are frameworks comprising principles, processes, procedures, and techniques used to accomplish work. They point out that traditional methodologies lack flexibility and value when applied to strategic or evolutionary projects.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

The need for a business case is that it collects the financial appraisal, proposal, strategy and marketing plan in one document and offers a full look at how the project will benefit the organization. Once your business case is approved by the project stakeholders, you can begin the project planning phase. Project Plan.

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Wrike

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the business world, organizations must come up with strategic planning processes that enable them to set ambitious goals, align their resources, and drive continuous improvement. Enter Hoshin Planning, a comprehensive management system that provides a structured framework for strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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