The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Lacking essential power skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, influence and directiveness can harm both reputation of the IT leadership team and the stability of IT departments. Successful IT leaders need to develop and lean into a set of power skills.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2024

This is a key skill that helps us influence change and create greater impact that is in alignment with our intentions. How frequently do you feel pressure to learn about the new trendy [fill in the blank] agile practice, read the books everyone is talking about, and keep getting more certifications? Where do we go from here?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Thought leaders in project management have strong social media followings, are published authors, and are working as leaders for innovative companies and enterprises in the project management industry. These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 21, 2023

Explore a series of carefully curated collections of essential books, newsletters, podcasts, and tools to elevate your agile expertise. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ? You will gain a comprehensive toolkit for successful collaboration, influencing stakeholders, and optimizing roles.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

This is an excerpt from Hassan Osman’s book, Generative AI for Busy Business Leaders. Register for the IIL Leadership and Innovation 2024 Online Conference to listen to Hassan’s presentation about generative AI for leaders. Hassan’s current focus is on the future of work and how AI will help business leaders in the workplace.

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Proofhub

APRIL 30, 2019

20 Marketing LinkedIn Influencers You Should Follow in 2019 Do you know that over 2 million posts, articles, and videos are posted on LinkedIn every day, generating tens of millions of likes, shares, and comments every hour? These are the people who are given the title of “LinkedIn influencer”. Fascinating, right?

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Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

Key Goals for James Bond could be to make sure that the organisation’s information assets such as customer data, innovation, etc. What stakeholders’ influence is’ can be really important in what channels you want to use. For example, James Bond, Head of IT security will have a High Influence. Stakeholder changes over time.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2022

Your Scrum team has NO innovative idea to solve the customer problems in many Sprints? Nowadays, innovations, new values are the key to success. Therefore, the organization that can't continuo u sly bring new values to customers can't be a leader , have to give the space for those who have the innovation in leading the market. .

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Finally, the Scrum Master’s encouragement of innovation and continuous improvement within the team ensures ongoing value creation, making these metrics integral to understanding their genuine contribution to the organization.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. That’s what Susanne’s book basically does: it shows you how to ‘do’ leadership. Unfortunately it is still the case that many project managers lack basic people-skills and aren’t able to easily build trust and influence people.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In this constantly changing and challenging world, we need organisations that give everyone the power to make decisions and innovate to stay relevant and competitive. Now it’s time to resurrect your business for adaptability, innovation, and engagement so that you can stay capable. We can help. Let’s try Scrum. . References.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

It’s a process, a mindset and a shift to keep our global economy sustainable, innovative and engaged. My overall impression of conferences, papers, books and social media channels is that there are great women doing great things, and yet we never seem to hear about these achievements.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne in their book “ Blue Ocean Strategy.” By plotting these factors and the corresponding value offered by the company and its competitors on the canvas, businesses can gain insights into their competitive positioning and identify areas where they can innovate and differentiate themselves.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 21, 2020

Matrix of influence. I’ve used this particular practice - by instinct or accident - quite a few times and only later ended up finding it in the excellent book “Product Mastery” by Geoff Watts. They usually don’t show a lot of interest in your product itself however they have to power to influence your development efforts.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Their influence was believed to be essential for the creation of great works and the advancement of civilization. Embrace Creativity and Innovation (Polyhymnia): Polyhymnia, the Muse of Sacred Poetry and Dance reminds us of the importance of creativity in problem-solving. That is not how it works.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Master Scrum with ease; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? For example, I just completed the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book, and I could use its complete text to train a GPT running on top of GPT-4. Principles of Agile Product Management : Overview of agile product management and how it influences backlog prioritization.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

From harnessing the innovative pulse of your culture to riding the dynamic waves of market trends, the key to elevating your projects from good to great lies in mastering the project environment. Technological Advancements The rapid pace of technological innovation can offer both opportunities and challenges.

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Online PM Courses

DECEMBER 18, 2017

But, for a new project manager, project management books are still a great way to learn. And for those of us with experience under our belts, the right project management books can offer new insights and ideas. So, what project management books would I recommend to a new project manager? Let’s say you are a real beginner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

She’s even written the book on it. Modelling is the reason we don’t want our children to hang out with “the wrong sort of influence” and it is the reason we want them to hang out with “the right sort of people”. You are likely to notice more creativity and innovation, the mood in the room is uplifting. It is a win win win!

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. Continuous improvement, or Kaizen, has revolutionized business practices since its inception in post-war Japan. What is Continuous Improvement?

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Stakeholders can be impacted, have an interest, or be able to influence a project’s benefits realization and overall success. We are now using project management practices for strategic projects that involve significant levels of design, creativity, innovation, and R&D. Those who influence or ‘speak’ the loudest, may get heard.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 29, 2019

Analytical Thinking and Innovation . In 2022, analytical thinking and innovation will be even more important. Continue being a PM innovator and always look for new management ideas and techniques, as it will give you a considerable advantage. Leadership and Social Influence. Active Learning and Learning Strategies .

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

And Carole Osterweil has written a book about it. Her book, Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience: A Leader’s Guide to Walking in Fog , was published in early in 2019. In an unordered environment so much is changing on so many fronts that it seems impossible to keep up, let alone influence the way forward.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This lack of clarity has hindered project development, severely impacting the ability of the business to understand, influence, and control the appropriate elements of the project. Conclusion Frameworks and models influence how complex problems are analyzed and provide direction for our solutions.

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UPQODE

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Brands play an essential role in influencing purchasing decisions, which are made by people, even in B2B contexts. It involves creatively presenting a brand’s unique value, addressing target audience challenges with innovative solutions, and crafting memorable experiences to build long-term relationships.

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 5, 2023

Often, decisions within organizational contexts are influenced by power dynamics and notions of control, where the loudest voices tend to prevail. Dr. Kerzner is the author of bestselling books and texts, including the acclaimed Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Thirteenth Edition.

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Planview

JANUARY 21, 2021

If science is the place where curiosity, discovery, and innovation meet up to have coffee, lab management is the process of making sure the doors are open, lights are on, and grounds are brewing. Leadership is the process of influence that maximizes the efforts of others towards achieving clearly defined goals. What is Lab Management?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The direction chosen should be one that challenges a team to think ‘outside the box’ and explore innovative ways to reach goals. The leader has a huge influence on a team’s behavior, values and rules, both written and unwritten. Read the book ‘ Agile Leadership Toolkit | How to Thrive with Self-managing teams ’.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2018

The first part of my book sets out the four essentials of team leadership, and a great project leader must constantly address each of these and keep them in balance: focus on individuals, build and share a clear plan, foster a true sense of team spirit, and communicate relentlessly – and well. The three things project leaders need are: 1.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. Read Anthony Mersino’s excellent book: Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers. You don’t get that from reading a book. There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago. What you can do. Be curious.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations. But why settle for a one-size-fits-all approach when the landscape of your projects is as varied as the team behind them? What Makes Lean Software Development Agile?

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

How does capacity planning influence productivity? Here’s how the Availability Overview feature improves employee productivity: It gives a simple and visual overview of your team members’ booked and available hours It lets you quickly identify over or under-booked employees so you can balance workloads.

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 18, 2023

Product variables include innovation, scope stability, requirements certainty, ease of change, and delivery cadence. Innovation is the degree to which the technology and methods used are new and untested versus known and standardized. Now we’ll evaluate some of the project variables that influence the development approach.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These smaller strategic projects, such as those involving creativity, R&D, and innovation, were usually assigned to functional managers who were allowed to use any tools they desired and any leadership style they were comfortable with.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Coming in March 2024 at the IIL Leadership & Innovation Conference I will be presenting on self-aware leadership and how it influences success in any role. The idea is that you cannot change the past or the present moment, you cannot stop the flow, the process, and you can influence the future by what you think, say, and do.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

Inspire, Motivate and Influence Team Members (Create an environment where people want to contribute and do their best) Inspiring and motivating a team can seem like a daunting task, but much of it comes down to creating a productive environment. Long term, we want to be in the upper-right coaching role, but things rarely go to plan for long.

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