The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. Project managers in 2024 will adopt more forward-thinking strategies, emphasizing scenario planning and agile responses to mitigate unforeseen challenges.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 23, 2017

This article, Communicating Change: A New Book From Elizabeth , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. It’s the book I would have found really useful on the major enterprise-wide change programmes I’ve led, but I couldn’t find anything to tell me what to do. “ I loved the book! Everyone’s heard of them.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

Moreover, these categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy often emphasize an unbalanced focus on short-term gains, neglecting long-term strategy, value creation, and the essential alignment among all stakeholders to succeed in uncertainty. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Continuous improvement equips you with the tools to achieve this, helping your strategies evolve with every project, quickly adapting to new obstacles, and setting industry-leading standards. Disadvantage: Requires ongoing commitment and resources, which can be challenging to sustain.

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Technical Review 2024 Innovation Sustainability 52

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 ! ? TL; DR: The Minimum Viable Library Product Owner Edition The Minimum Viable Library Product Owner edition is available!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 15, 2016

It took me a while to get my hands on Simon Moore’s book, Strategic Project Portfolio Management *, but I’m rather glad I did. I read a lot, and I notice fonts, layout, box copy, but in this book, most of all the lovely tables. Praising a book because it is pretty is probably shallow, but it does matter for the reader experience.

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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. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Learn how these Scrum anti-patterns categories manifest themselves and how they affect value creation for customers and the organization’s long-term sustainability. This is the third of three articles analyzing the 183 anti-patterns from the upcoming Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2023

Deskpro COO, Paul Davies, emphasizes the significance of prioritizing customer experience as a central growth strategy. The rise of self-service to empower customers Empowering clients with self-service choices has evolved as a significant strategy for providing exceptional service in the digital era.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Just as the runner needs to rest to prevent injuries, we, as leaders, need to champion moments of respite to sustain our teams and ourselves. For those seeking further insight into creating a sustainable rhythm of success, I recommend “Rest” by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This guide will explore the average timelines for completing the PMP certification and provide tips and strategies for efficient preparation. It’s advisable to book well in advance, as popular time slots can fill up quickly. Access to reputable study materials, including books, online courses, and practice exams, is essential.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ? Criticality: This preference undermines the agile approach of our protagonist, leading to systemic problems within the team or organization, and diminishes the Scrum Master’s role and influence in promoting sustainable agile practices.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It became a part of agile when Ken Schwaber and Mike Beedle wrote the book “Agile Software Development with Scrum” in 2001. This organization produces a book called the “project management body of knowledge” or PMBOK. First introduced in 1997, in the book “Critical Path” by Eliyahu M.

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UPQODE

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Understanding the ways to increase customer loyalty can elevate your business growth strategies. Establish a Compelling Customer Loyalty Program Developing a customer loyalty program is a powerful strategy for maintaining a loyal customer base. This elusive bond transforms one-time purchasers into lifetime champions of your brand.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Initiating 52

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

Most project management books will tell you this: If you make sure that the triple constraint is covered, you won’t have any problems. Sustainability. The sustainability of a project can play a major role in the long-term strategy of a company, and can often affect a project’s success. Tool for Handling Sustainability.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 22, 2017

Driving Project, Program, and Portfolio Success: The Sustainability Wheel [Book Review] Projects are not very good at integrating long term strategy because they are short term endeavours. Strategic Project Portfolio Management [Book Review] If you work in a PMO this is one book that you won't want to miss.

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Software Review PMO Sustainability Software 288

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With her trademark practicality and humor, Johanna is the author of 18 books about many aspects of product development. Her most recent books are the Modern Management Made Easy series, From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams (with Mark Kilby) and Create Your Successful Agile Project: Collaborate, Measure, Estimate, Deliver.

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2021 Agile 2022 Sustainability 166

Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Working from the outside in( starting with customers’ and user needs) you define your products and all units required to develop, sustain and enhance them. It can modify product offerings, marketing strategies, and operational processes without necessitating a complete restructuring. Which skills should be allocated to each team?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

Here are some of mine to get you started: Tips for managing multiple projects What it takes to be a successful project manager Practical strategies for managing your work Online resources really are a fast way to earn free PDUs. The whole ‘cram as many PDUs as I can in the shortest possible time’ approach isn’t sustainable long term!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Here are some of mine to get you started: Tips for managing multiple projects What it takes to be a successful project manager Practical strategies for managing your work. Remember, you can claim PDUs in increments of 15 minutes, so even if you spend a quarter of an hour reading a book, you can claim that time.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

The three systems include a System of Delivery, a System of Transformation, and a System of Sustainability. – [Announcer] This is Mike Cottmeyer’s talk from Agile Arizona, The Executive’s Guide to Large-Scale Agile Transformation and Sustaining an Adaptive Enterprise. Transcript. Transcript.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 28, 2017

They might have delayed their plans, or put extra support in place, but if your strategy and survival rely on being able to move with the times and stay competitive, change is coming to those workers whether they like it or not. I’ve tried to make each section highly practical and actionable – this is not a book about theory.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! Different organizations will require different strategies for effective Agile transformation, given their unique circumstances, culture, and history. Join your peers for an advanced Scrum Master class: August 29-30, 2023: Professional Scrum Master II. ?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Employing Agile Coaches at the organizational level while keeping Scrum Masters confined to tactical levels : This attitude can create a disconnect between strategy and execution, limiting the Scrum Master’s ability to foster an agile mindset.

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SCRUM Technical Review Innovation 2024 168

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Having devoted communities aid in the organisation's ability to conduct its business, sustain itself, and produce excellent results. Sadly, there is a knowledge gap in assisting organisations in understanding strategies that can influence their agility and support teams in change. He loves reading books, travelling and public speaking.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Here are some strategies for IT Leaders to develop or enhance their Power Skills: Ask for feedback. In 2023, Lucy moved into the freelance space – giving her time to work on co-authoring her first book as well as being involved in various thought leadership projects.

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Leadership Retail 2023 Innovation 89

The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 17, 2022

Sustainability – Measure along a continuum from immediate and one-time benefits to continuous long term benefits. Sustainability to Risks – Sustainability means thinking longer term. Taking on greater Risks in select areas can lead to greater Sustainability. The Benefits Triple Constraint in Practice.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For example, by identifying relationships and trends in data, the system can remove excessive information and ‘white noise’, enabling management to focus solely on the most relevant and important information to derive actionable insights and strategies. Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive. Luigi Morsa (Ph.D.)

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

But it was when Jack Welch made it central to his business strategy at General Motors, about 10 years later, that it became popular in the broader business world. From the top down, the entire organization must be committed to sustaining quality improvements for them to be achieved. Why Six Sigma? What Are the Features of Six Sigma?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2022

The conference is focused on ‘The role of project-based governance in sustainable development: the need for institutional development’ 2022 AIPM National Conference: Gold Coast, Australia, Sun, 27 Feb 2022 – Tue, 1 Mar 2022. Learn about latest practices, ideas and strategies and connect with other project managers.

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2022 PMO Innovation Sustainability 195

Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

Ultimately, only the people closest to the customers’ problems can solve those within the given constraints while contributing to an organization’s sustainability. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! Please continue reading and delve into the reasons that support self-management. ??

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2022

John Kotter , a change management expert and Harvard Business School professor, developed a now well-known 8-step change management model, published in his 1996 book “Leading Change.” In this stage, like the completion of a project, you hand over the change to operations, which needs to sustain the change.

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Change Management Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability Influencer 98

LiquidPlanner

JUNE 14, 2023

At the start of my career, it seemed that the decisions felt easy – perhaps because I wasn’t so involved with strategy, but also perhaps because the world felt like an easier place. Instead, follow these basic guidelines: Make sure there is a strong strategy and that your projects align to it so the organization is doing the right work.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 6, 2019

Working effectively with Scrum requires strategy. Strategy is essentially no more than a goal, followed by a series of actions required to achieve that goal as well as the players who need to involved. As a Scrum Master, you develop and help others develop strategies to become more successful with Scrum. Strategy Knotworking.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

Imagine possessing the ability to seamlessly integrate the intricate web of internal stakeholders and external factors into your project strategy. Envision your projects thriving amidst the chaos, fortified by adaptive strategies and an unparalleled understanding of every variable at play.

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Understanding business strategy. . | Senior Executive Director, International Institute for Learning (IIL). Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

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