The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This includes: Setting clear goals and parameters: Guide the AI towards desired outcomes by defining clear goals, constraints, and ethical considerations. Join the conversation at IIL’s Annual Leadership & Innovation Online Conference: Share your experiences and challenges with generative AI integration.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of project management, effective leadership is a crucial factor in achieving the success of any endeavor. One leadership theory that has gained traction in recent years is the Situational Leadership Theory. Directing: Appropriate when team members are low on both competence and commitment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

These examples show that defining what we mean by success has a significant impact on whether we believe a project has ‘failed’. What are the most important criteria for your Sponsor and how will you define them? How would you define success on projects? How would you define project failure? What will make it a success?

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More unusually, having recognised the benefits of agile working, Moonpig’s leadership team were keen to see if the wider organisation could also benefit from this approach. Encouraged by these results, the leadership team asked me to explore the possibility of extending lean and agile working across the wider organisation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 13, 2020

Wise says that virtual teams are traditionally defined by distance. Virtual teams are traditionally defined by distance, but today they are defined by working environment and style. leadership support. The book includes stories from his own experience but no external case studies. social events.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2022

In this video I share my four favorite books for women in leadership and women in project management positions. This book covers a lot of case study materials and look at examples of women who have made career decisions to advance their careers. Getting It All Done by HBR Press.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

That didn’t sit quite right with her (and she didn’t know she was a perfect example of a project management ethics case study when she was telling me the story!). PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Van Waardenburg & Van Vliet (2013) offer a case study in a large organization and conclude that “The Project Manager focuses on the ’how’ of a project, the Product Owner focuses on the ’what’”. Some Product Owners are highly involved with their teams, whereas others consider their work done when the product “is defined”.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2021

How do we define “cycle time” in our context? What 4 key sets of adjustments made by the specific Agile Team that is the subject of this case study? ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE LEADERSHIP. Additionally, it took getting leadership alignment and consistent messaging from all levels. . ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Our teams and organizations are defined by the conversations that they can and can’t have. Modern leadership is not leading through statements, fiats or dictates – it’s leading through questions, through inviting the conversations we want to cultivate, and creating the conditions for transformation.

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Planview

JANUARY 21, 2021

Lab Management Case Study. A McKinsey & Company study of successful labs found that talent management strongly correlated with high performance. Leadership. Leadership is the process of influence that maximizes the efforts of others towards achieving clearly defined goals. Achieving Execution in the Lab.

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nTask

JUNE 25, 2019

Eventually, it comes down to the following approach: Strategic Leadership. Although leadership and management are arguably switchable roles, the usual chain of command goes from top to bottom. Leadership and Project Management Is a Two Faced Coin: When I say it is a two-faced coin, the emphasis is on the correlation factor.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 16, 2017

It’s a practical book that lays out addressing your issues in 5 simple steps: Define what you are trying to achieve with this learning programme. As with many project managers in leadership roles, I have other responsibilities in my day. And then it guides you on the steps required to deliver it. Asses your project managers’ gaps.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2021

This reveals what seems to be true in the majority of cases. This is essentially what Russo did in his study. The Agile Success Model: A Mixed-methods Study of a Large-scale Agile Transformation. In turn, the leadership of Scrum Masters positively influences the work done by developers. both social and technical.

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Henny Portman

APRIL 12, 2024

Shared principles across a portfolio, program, and project Shared principles, which are applied across portfolio, program, and project management, come with an explanation, definitions, tips, and a case study for each. Leadership. Guidance through management and leadership. Strategic alignment. Improvement. Be prepared.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Six Sigma: Define and Measure - an introduction to the Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC cycle for process improvement with a focus on the define and measure phases. Project Management - is a course to develop the leadership skills needed to effectively manage a team that will meet the expectations of your customers and business goals.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 19, 2023

If a worker was unhappy with an assignment or the leadership provided by the project manager, they knew that all projects eventually must come to an end, and they would move on to another assignment that could be more challenging and interesting. Engagement activities do not end at the completion of the staffing process or shortly thereafter.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Possessing a toolkit that makes complex project management easier to handle and raises the success rate of the project and its leadership is undoubtedly advantageous. Referencing A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th edition, we define each term and see its relevance to managing projects.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

He is a globally recognized expert on project management and strategic planning, and the author of many best-selling textbooks including Innovation Project Management: Methods, Case Studies, and Tools for Managing Innovation Projects (Wiley, 2019) and Project Management Next Generation: The Pillars for Organizational Excellence (Wiley, 2022).

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

As seen by the contractors, the bulk of the contracts were traditional or operational activities with well-defined statements of work, minimal risks, and an agreed upon budget and schedule. Innovation leadership. Competencies are also dependent on the type of projects and corporate leadership. Team building skills.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In this article, we will demystify the essential elements of a robust risk management framework, exploring the key concepts, the role of technology, case studies of successful frameworks, and a step-by-step guide to building your own. By doing so, companies can safeguard their assets, reputation, and long-term viability.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

But actually, most high-performing teams’ leadership is distributed. When Google studied their high-performance teams they found that physiological safety was a major contributing factor and much more important than where the team members went to school or how smart they were (I am sure all of the team members had super high IQs as well).

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 31, 2024

Every topic or chapter starts with a (fictional) case study, followed by an introduction and the usage of many well-crafted example prompts (ChatGPT) to support you, tips for how to improve these prompts to fit your needs, and elaborates on related ethical considerations and professional responsibility.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of a 5 Year Plan, break down its template, provide tips on how to effectively use it, and share inspiring case studies. Vision Statement: Clearly define your long-term aspirations. Goals and Objectives: Define specific targets to accomplish within five years.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

Professional Agile Leadership – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) is the newest course in the Scrum.org portfolio. And the Immediate Tactical Goals define critical near-term objectives towards the Intermediate Goals. We were working with a case study to determine what is important to measure when focusing on value creation.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

Especially in software environment, the goal or the final concept is not well-defined at the beginning of a project, therefore, the regular and repeated customer and stakeholder feedback can definitely facilitate the incorporation of the needed adjustments. Artists, writers and creative professionals also agree. Highsmith, J. Kerzner, H.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 24, 2022

These values describe the culture that leadership needs to foster and how people should behave to use the framework effectively. The core competencies for Business Agility as defined by SAFe are . Lean-Agile Leadership. Team and Technical Agility. Agile Product Delivery. Enterprise Solution Delivery. Lean Portfolio Management.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Further, we will define how to overcome powerlessness to gain powerfulness that is effective for you to move forward and act. The act of feeling powerless is defined as both devoid of strength or resources and lacking the authority or capacity to act. As a case study, let us explore Tanya who aspires to earn her Ph.D.

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Planio

AUGUST 1, 2022

Build a leadership team that can get your required buy-in. Leadership becomes coaches rather than directors and should be open to teams challenging the current culture. What are your current leadership and management processes ? Build a leadership team that can get your required buy-in. Higher ROI on all your efforts.

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Planio

JANUARY 3, 2022

But to get that level of detail, you need to define proper objectives. However, with a few small steps, you can quickly and clearly define a problem statement that will guide your objectives, goals, and decisions. Here’s how the W Framework works in practice: Leadership provides context to teams about strategy and vision.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Their responsibilities involve defining project goals, creating a project plan, assigning tasks, motivating team members, and monitoring progress. Another critical skill for project managers is leadership. The Role of a Project Manager A project manager plays a role in leading and coordinating project teams.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 11, 2024

Ask 10 different managers about the defining qualities of a good employee, and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. That’s because what ultimately defines the “right fit” can mean different things across different roles, companies, and industries. For example, you may ask a product manager to explain: ?

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In truth, soft skills are actually much harder to evaluate as they aren’t as defined. Common examples include: Communication Leadership Problem-solving Critical thinking Persuasion & Influence Teamwork Organization. Finish by running a case study and presentation task for your candidates.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 27, 2016

You should define what the message is, who it is going to and then work out the best way of getting the message across. Not my finest leadership moment. You'll also like: Using social media tools for communication: a case study One of the questions I’m asked frequently is: “How do I use social media tools for communication?”

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

But actually, most high-performing teams’ leadership is distributed. When Google studied their high-performance teams they found that physiological safety was a major contributing factor and much more important than where the team members went to school or how smart they were (I am sure all of the team members had super high IQs as well).

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

This involves prioritizing features, defining timelines, and allocating resources efficiently. Communication and Leadership Skills Product managers need to be adept at both verbal and written communication. Leadership development is also a key component of product manager training programs.

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UPQODE

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the absence of defined goals, you risk wandering from one activity to another without a precise understanding of their impact or how they contribute to broader objectives. This includes leveraging blogs, white papers, case studies, and social media platforms to share insights and knowledge.

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