Henny Portman

DECEMBER 28, 2021

2021 was again an extremely fruitful book review year. I wrote around 35 book reviews including 12 corresponding quick reference cards and several personal insights, and views on specific topics in the field of project, program and portfolio management. Project/programme management: [link] [link]. Miscellaneous: [link].

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 26, 2022

Innovation and new ideas are great – but how do you get the word out? This is a challenge, especially for implementing innovation strategies. This post examines a widely held theory about how innovations are absorbed and accepted by people, and the implications for implementing strategy. Diffusion Innovation Theory Model.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. Stepping into 2024, we believe that the project management trends will reflect a notable shift from traditional methodologies towards more dynamic, business-focused, and people-centric approaches.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 14, 2018

But what if you’re switching from a purely technical role to one that involves managing projects? Or, having managed IT projects for a while, what if you want to formalize your experience with a relevant project qualification? There’s a fair amount of choice when it comes to project management credentials.

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

The number one thing every project manager needs to level up their skills is experience. A good project management book. While there are tons of fantastic resources online for learning how to be a better project manager (such as this blog!) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (6th edition).

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2020 Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 148

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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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.

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Leadership Innovation Executing Defining 283

Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Jeff Kinney’s hit children’s book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , was first released in 2007 and is still rolling out installments each year. Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success.

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Innovation Process Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 36

The IIL Blog

MAY 22, 2024

By David Barrow, CITP FBCS In today’s digital era, the importance of IT Service Management (ITSM) extends far beyond the confines of traditional IT tasks. Would it make service management careers more appealing for younger generations and add diversity to our industry? Would doing so add value to organisations?

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

Dispersed teams often have greater diversity than co-located ones which could lead to more creativity and innovation if that diversity is effectively leveraged. While I’m in favor of the first two suggestions, there is always a risk with the third of micro-management or overly heavy governance.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Companies innovate and develop new products. But customers validate those innovations by “voting with their wallets.” They learn from their customers and continually innovate. How we manage and lead defines the organization.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

In Agile, we manage risk not through detailed plans, as in traditional models, but through the continuous delivery of a working product. When we introduce safety nets like special sprints, we inadvertently encourage risk-taking that can derail the project. BOOK TODAY for regional pricing, discounts, and custom payment plans!

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review 167

Project Accelerator News

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s never good to hear a passionate project manager describe their projects as “meh”! Bex lives and breathes IT Project Management. So, when she shared her reason for wanting to move on was, “I just don’t feel we innovate any more”, it got me thinking: How can we build innovation into our IT Projects?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review 154

Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! Why the Scrum Guide Lacks Product Discovery as a Concept The Scrum Guide 2020 emphasizes the role of the Product Owner in managing the Product Backlog but does not define the product discovery process. Learn more : Get Started with Design Thinking.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. There are many different types, from design-bid-build, design-build and construction manager at risk to integrated project delivery, job order contracting and public-private partnerships.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

These insights might lead to more innovative solutions, improved functionality, or a clearer understanding of user needs. It involves breaking down complex work into smaller, manageable chunks of work that deliver tangible value. This class is not about reading from a book or memorizing terms.

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Defining SCRUM Innovation Risk Management 149

Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

TL; DR: Self-Management Is self-management an essential building block on an organization’s path to business agility or a nice-to-have cultural twist to, for example, keep teams happy and attract new talent? Please continue reading and delve into the reasons that support self-management. ??

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

You can’t bully your way into innovation. The requisite level of innovation is incredibly complex. Especially with innovation, a specific aspect becomes important: creativity. Scrum Teams are well-positioned to embrace innovation and creativity: Bring the Scrum Teams challenges to overcome, don’t spoonfeed features.

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Susanne Madsen

DECEMBER 27, 2018

I recently spoke at Dubai International Project Management Forum ( DIPMF ) and was struck by the innovative theme of the conference. Already when I prepared for my presentation the organisers said, “Innovation is a big thing down here”, and indeed it is. But apart from my books, how innovative have I really been?

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Then it looks at how the framework can be applied in devising strategy, and managing project, programs, and portfolios. The Four Actions Framework, also known as the ERRC framework, is a ‘blue ocean’ strategic management tool introduced in the book “Blue Ocean Strategy” by W.

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Sustainability Transportation Innovation Aerospace 97

Henny Portman

JANUARY 19, 2024

The book is divided in two parts. Scenarios uncertainty : plan, risk, problem, crisis, and measures. Possible techniques to use are risk checklist, risk response routine, Ishikawa diagram, Monte Carlo simulations, and problem-solving techniques. Risk is but one of many sources of problems. Conclusion.

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Technical Review Risk Management Innovation Risk 59

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, in our rapidly evolving business landscape, sticking rigidly to traditional Scrum by the book could be a straightjacket stifling innovation, user focus, and adaptability. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ? Scrum.org points the way with its Evidence-Based Management approach.)

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

You can’t bully your way into innovation. The requisite level of innovation is incredibly complex. Especially with innovation, a specific aspect becomes important: creativity. Scrum Teams are well-positioned to embrace innovation and creativity: Bring the Scrum Teams challenges to overcome, don’t spoonfeed features.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Leadership 158

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Legal representation appeared in procurement management and became one of the knowledge areas that is needed in most companies for successful project delivery. But perhaps the most important responsibility was supporting the project team in risk mitigation efforts when necessary. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Artificial Inteligence Software Review 2023 Technical Review 137

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This range accounts for the many factors that could affect the pace at which adoption occurs, including regulation, levels of investment, and management decision making within firms [3]. Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive. Human Capital Optimization. Active Assistance.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2023

After the conference, I bought Eric Ries’s book - Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. In a nutshell, the three books point to the need to learn about your customer and business incrementally through frequent experimentation and learning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago. Project management trends shape our profession. We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. How project management is evolving. 10 Project management trends you need to know.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

We’ll delve deeper into some of the risks that you should watch out for later, but it’s important to prioritize responsible leadership before you start. This is an excerpt from Hassan Osman’s book, Generative AI for Busy Business Leaders. Register today.

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Generative AI ChatGPT Technical Review 2024 78

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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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne in their book “ Blue Ocean Strategy.” known for its innovative products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers.

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Technical Review Innovation Sustainability Retail 105

Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

Her book, Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital describes the last 200 or so years in terms of 5 technology revolutions. . Neuman also discusses the role of innovation in the Deployment Phase. I realized this after reading Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden’s book titled Lean UX. Reduction of cost allows use everywhere.

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Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 2001 2011 222

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 18, 2020

Creativity is the cornerstone of innovation. It looks out for risks. As a manager, you’re in a good place to support their goals, even if they don’t directly report to you. Generally speaking, people who enjoy coming to work and feel supported by their team and management will be more creative. Say thank you.

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2014 Energy Innovation Risk Management 404

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. I know many project managers are very comfortable managing but the idea of being a leader worries them. In the book you talk about authentic leadership.

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Leadership 2015 Influencer Risk Management 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

We aren’t managing projects now in the same way that people managed projects years ago. The approaches taken by many companies and professional bodies to managing projects are different now to when I first started out in the field in 2000ish. How long has project management been around? Technology.

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2008 Leadership Manufacturing PMI 358

International Institute for Learning

MAY 10, 2019

Efosa Ojomo is Senior Research Fellow and Lead of Global Prosperity Research at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. As a keynote speaker at IIL’s Leadership & Innovation 2019 Online Conference , he shared impactful theories and models that left us thinking about innovation in an entirely different way.

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