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The Power of Project Leadership [Book review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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.

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Winning stakeholder support when time and energy are limited

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Jo Ann Sweeney Why should project teams invest resources in communication activities is a question I’m often asked – both from people who are not convinced of the value, and also from those looking for the words to use with their leadership team. This helps enormously in change teams that don’t have huge amounts of time and energy.

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What is servant leadership? How to empower your Agile team

Planio

Unfortunately, 77% of organizations say that they lack great leadership. So, it only makes sense that to keep your team together and happy (and avoid project failure ), you need to level up your leadership game. That’s where servant leadership comes in. Jump to a section: What is servant leadership? How is it unique?

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Leadership Tips for Project Managers – Part 4

International Institute for Learning

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part four, the last installment of this series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation.

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15 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs in 2023

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There are also some further suggestions that take a bit more effort but are equally worthwhile in case you’ve got more time and energy to spare for your professional development. If you are close to your recertification deadline, read my guide on how to quickly earn PDUs for renewal. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in! What is a PDU

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How Can I, as a Project Manager, Land a Leadership Position Faster?

Paymo App

Suppose you’re a project manager and have all your ducks in a row: sufficient industry experience, a PMP accredited certification, and a handful of successfully delivered projects that recommend you for a leadership position. This means your role is not anymore limited to planning, executing, and closing projects.

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How to navigate accountability without control as a Scrum Master

Scrum.org

Our energy is contagious. We can start to pay too close attention to what could go wrong rather than how we can benefit from experimentation. One part of my Agile Socks Method for Scrum Masters is the Leadership Alignment Tool, which can help keep us grounded and positioned to achieve maximum impact and influence.