Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 18, 2020

Brainstorming is a great way to unlock your team’s creativity — in theory. Creativity is the cornerstone of innovation. Thinking creatively is what takes your work from average to outstanding. Creativity fixes problems. It looks out for risks. And it makes work more fun. So how can you put more creativity into your work day?

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 2, 2024

The term “incentivizing” refers to the action or process of providing incentives or motivations to encourage certain behaviors, actions, or outcomes. Lets take a brief step back and look at some of the foundational theories behind incentives. This post looks under the hood at the challenging topic of incentives.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

On the other, there’s the intricate landscape of organisational psychology, delving into the complexities of human behaviour, motivation, and decision-making. One crucial aspect is understanding the motivations of individuals on your team. This is where psychology comes into play. What drives them? What are their personal goals?

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Teamweek

APRIL 29, 2024

Over 50 years old (and perhaps more relevant than ever), the job characteristics model (or JCM for short) promises to motivate employees, boost their satisfaction at work, and improve performance , all in one simple and easy-to-implement framework. Why is it more relevant than ever? How can the JCM help? Let’s dive into it together.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Whatever it is that motivates you, that’s okay – be thankful that you are motivated to move forwards. Without motivation in any form, you can personally and professionally stagnate to a point where you become a detractor in a team environment. Skill mastery? Most people focus on the wrong thing.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2019

The Transactional Leadership Theory. The transactional leader motivates teams mostly through appealing to their self-interest. The motivation of teams is maintained through a system of rewards and punishments. The transactional theory of leadership makes some assumptions. Teams obey their instructions.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects. Check back often, as this list of project management terminology is ever-evolving, just like project management itself!

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Perhaps these individuals are influencing you through a blog, online videos, online courses, or books. Her focus is helping you become a confident leader, able to inspire, motivate, and deliver value. Read one of Kiron’s blog articles from his blog— Easy in theory, difficult in practice , and you will see that he knows his stuff.

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Project Bliss

AUGUST 16, 2021

I used the Pomodoro technique while writing this blog post. Among the many productivity hacks out there, the Pomodoro Technique is one of the simplest and most effective. It’s a great time management tool for increased focus and productivity. And breaking complex tasks down and taking breaks reduces mental fatigue. Where it Started.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Transformational leadership is a theory that says the leader works with the team to identify what changes are necessary to improve conditions. It is thought that transformational leadership boosts motivation, morale and job performance. Basically, what that means is that everyone has the potential for improvement. Origins of the Term.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These leaders not only ensure successful project execution but also enhance team motivation and adapt to changing dynamics. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Think back to the various project leaders and managers you have worked with professionally. Authenticity goes beyond just being “real.” Genuine leaders drive this culture.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Growing cross-functionality = growing skills = raising mastery = higher motivation = higher effectivity. . What are the theories underpinning the framework? We started this Scrum foundation series explaining we see four underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. This ensures the team can move forward without unnecessary waiting time.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2022

He developed a general theory of business administration and management functions, which developed into the four functions of management. But try getting anything done in a fast-paced work environment without applying the four functions of management. It’s all about adapting to whatever work environment you’re in and making it perform better.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This blog is your roadmap to becoming not just a leader but a great leader through simple, effective leadership strategies. This blog is your roadmap to becoming not just a leader but a great leader through simple, effective leadership strategies. At Velociteach, we’re all about turning potential into action.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2019

The first is that entrepreneurs are in it to build a business—it’s the end point and the value that it creates which motivates them. Related: What is Stakeholder Theory? But there’s another reason why I think they are especially useful for entrepreneurs to manage their business: they are highly motivating.

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Wrike

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What is a proven way to keep your project team motivated and happy? One of the most popular approaches is Herzberg’s two-factor theory. This concept puts forward two factors that motivate employees: job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction. What is the two-factor theory? Job dissatisfaction (motivational).

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 11, 2019

Clearly, it’s not behavior that any reputable leadership theory would recommend. The theory of self-serving bias has been around since the late 1960s. Most of us like to paint ourselves in a positive light. It can be hard to admit to a mistake, especially at work where our professional reputation (and salary) is on the line.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Power of Project Leadership brilliantly brings in and connects theories from psychology-based studies, PMI research, quotes from thought leaders, models, and more. This book provides actionable guidance on how to motivate project teams, set and meet stakeholder expectations, and bring needed efficiency to project planning.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Perhaps these individuals are influencing you through a blog, online videos, online courses, or books. Her focus is helping you become a confident leader, able to inspire, motivate, and deliver value. Read one of Kiron’s blog articles from his blog— Easy in theory, difficult in practice , and you will see that he knows his stuff.

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Proofhub

APRIL 1, 2021

John McGrath Whenever I read such quotes about motivation, I am instantly reminded of what a motivated team, with a mission at hand and a vision in the head, can achieve. And how much, a team with lackluster motivation can bite its own tail. Whereas, the real cause may be something as simple as a lack of motivation.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

One leadership theory that has gained traction in recent years is the Situational Leadership Theory. This theory recognizes that different situations require different leadership styles and that effective leaders are those who can adapt their approach to suit the needs of their team.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In an earlier blog , I mentioned a technique known as the 5 Whys that has a lot in common with Socrates’ approach and is worth exploring further. His practice of relentlessly picking apart ideas earned him the deserved reputation of being the gadfly of philosophy. His technique, however, had real genius behind it.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into the topic: “Scrum Master vs Project Manager”. If you’re having a similar question about the Product Owner vs the Project Manager, then see this blog (coming soon). The Scrum Master is accountable for helping people to understand and enact Scrum theory, practices, rules and values.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 22, 2021

There are a great number of various theories and approaches determining what qualities and skills a successful manager should possess. There are a great number of various theories and approaches determining what qualities and skills a successful manager should possess. Motivation. Let’s consider them in detail. .

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This is well summarized by Roland Flemm and his blogs on System Thinking: Complex Adaptive Systems and What are Wicked Problems and why should I care? A topic at the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos this year was the question "How do we upskill a billion people by 2030?". Daniel Schmachtenberger calls this Phase Shifting Humanity.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 5, 2022

In this blog post, I share my thoughts on this alternative approach. I’ve been part of the Scrum community for about 12 years. In this period, I’ve noticed a clear pattern in the majority of Scrum-related threads on social media like LinkedIn, Medium, Twitter, and so on. We are also very good at contrasting this with the ideal state of Scrum.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2020

The idea of self-help has almost become a parody. With bookstores and bestseller lists overflowing with tomes on everything from diets to deities that can make you a better, happier person, it can be hard to take it all seriously. We’re not going to start the new year with unrealistic claims—that’s for your new year resolutions. Buy the book.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Source: [link] The benefit of boosting departmental productivity needs very little explaining. When teams are more productive, they get more done in less time, freeing up time to focus on other revenue-generating or business improvement tasks. This failure produces an opportunity to find simple ways to improve overall business productivity.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Time and again, we see tech companies that offer unlimited paid time off, which is, of course, unlimited only in theory. . Self-determination theory. I’m particularly bullish on ROWE because I see how closely it’s linked to a fundamental theory about what keeps humans motivated, productive, and happy— Self-determination theory.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

On this opportunity I am writing a blog rather than making a video on youtube since my family just moved to Brisbane and I am still waiting for all my gears to be sent across the continent. So what’s good this week awesome people? The recent update on Scrum Guide has leveraged the accountability of the Scrum Master.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Effective team management and collaboration are key to team motivation and productivity. Without the positivity and motivation of your teams and professionals, no matter which practice is adopted or no matter how much investment is on the paper, projects will not meet their much-needed success rate. Let’s begin.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 30, 2023

There are many tools and techniques out here – and yet we often default to using an approach that maps to what motivates and inspires us – but not necessarily others. This post reviews several common approaches to inspiring and motivating others. Leadership Theory Paradigms There are many ways to think about leadership.

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nTask

MAY 17, 2021

The field of systems theory has been argued to be a major breakthrough to help understand the workings of an organization. This theory approaches systems as a whole system, along with their subsystems and the relationships and patterns between those subsystems. Systems analysis is the application of systems theory.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

The idea of self-help has almost become a parody. With bookstores and bestseller lists overflowing with tomes on everything from diets to deities that can make you a better, happier person, it can be hard to take it all seriously. We’re not going to start the new year with unrealistic claims—that’s for your new year resolutions. Buy the book.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It was here that he was introduced to the theory of OKR, which Grove said was a simple but effective management tool. It’s become a central tenet to a management methodology that helps make companies focus their efforts on the same important issues across the organization. History of OKR. The key result has to be measurable,” Grove said.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

You already know about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, McClelland’s Three Needs Theory, and others. I find this book as an excellent step by step guide to motivation and leadership. Little to no theory - just an action plan. It doesn't affect the price of a product.). Here we go.

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Teamweek

JUNE 4, 2020

Maybe after a nap or yet another mug of hot coffee you’d finally have the motivation to power through. But first you grab yourself a cup of coffee and a pastry. After that, you post some recent dog photos to your team’s instant messaging channel before scrolling through social media. And now it’s time for another coffee refill.

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