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5 Ways to Improve Communication

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Being good at comms is partly about being aware of how we can communicate consciously and unconsciously, but also having the right tactics and tools. Listen before you communicate Active listening is one of the most important techniques to use if you want to improve your communication skills. Don’t let that be you.

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How Cross-Functionality makes for a better Product Backlog (61)

Scrum.org

A self-managing team is taking decisions about who does what, when, and how. If we want to improve on that, and to support the team taking ownership, having the needed skills within the team is another step. ? In order to have your artefacts bringing the transparency they were created for, your team needs to have the required skills.

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Agile Leadership: Guiding Teams with Vision and Versatility (From PM to PSM 08)

Scrum.org

The project management principle "Demonstrating Leadership Behaviors" aligns closely with the Scrum ethos, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in fostering team success and positive outcomes. This involves active listening, empathy, and a commitment to team development.

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AI Voices vs Voice Actors for Training

The IIL Blog

As much as I would like to open this discussion with a bold statement about how artificial intelligence voices can never replace human voice actors (being one of the latter myself), I cannot. Learning and Development (L&D) professionals have adapted to many different applications of AI in recent years. wellsaidlabs.com ).

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How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

These past few years have seen an incredible evolution in the way software is built. These past few years have seen an incredible evolution in the way software is built. He is the author of Reinventing Communication by Routledge, a book on how to design, lead and manage high performing projects. I’m sure you do.

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Unlocking ITIL4: Defining Value and Navigating Career Growth

The IIL Blog

By Sophie Hussey and Georgina Otubela What is ITI and how can it benefit your organisation and support your career development? In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of ITIL 4 and discuss how the ITIL framework has supported their career progression. Why ITIL and what’s in it for you?

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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

Emotional intelligence and empathy are predictors of organizational performance. The narrowest neck dictates how quickly the sand can go from the top to the bottom. By Alan Zucker Agile is a mindset described by a set of values and principles. It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories.

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