Rebel’s Guide to PM
JULY 24, 2023
There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. In reality, both leadership and management are often done by the same person – the project manager.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 1, 2022
In the past I have interviewed Susanne Madsen on the topic of project leadership and her book, The Power of Project Leadership. I expected a book about leadership theory but what I got was a hugely practical guide to actually doing leadership with plenty of stories, examples and exercises. See on Amazon.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. In this article, I’m saving you some time by highlighting 15 of my recommended books for PDUs, but first, let’s cover off some details about using reading. What books qualify for PDUs?
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Practical, Outcome-Based Assignments : Assignments are designed to encourage application and innovation, catering to diverse skills. Here’s how we do it: Incremental Learning Sessions : We offer short, interactive live sessions, ensuring concepts are fully absorbed at a comfortable pace. Just ask!
Scrum.org
MARCH 31, 2024
A simple tool we can use to understand our relationship to productivity and expand the possibilities is the creative versus reactive leadership lens. 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?
Scrum.org
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. The conventional view of leadership often revolves around authority and power. In my experience, true leadership in Scrum comes from earning respect and providing value. It asks us to rethink how we lead and influence others. Comment below!
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 27, 2022
When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.
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