The IIL Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Use Self-Explanatory Titles Poor email titles are just as bad as the emails with titles from another thread of emails. Sending an email titled “invoice”, “scan”, or “34t2452” (often when sent directly from a printer) can make you and your team lose a lot of precious time. Take a few seconds to write the full title.

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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. Create Urgency.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Without motivation in any form, you can personally and professionally stagnate to a point where you become a detractor in a team environment. Without resolution and effort, this debt accrues and affects the stability of your Scrum Team instead of the stability of your Product. Most people focus on the wrong thing.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 29, 2022

3 This is an excellent example of how a poor time management technique can cause burnout. Waiting to start that problematic project until later in the day or week is a poor time management technique that will only add extra stress, and contribute to burnout. But after two months, it was common to have team meetings on Fridays again.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Whether your team has talent and funding limitations, or you simply aspire to achieve greater productivity, the tactics and technology suggestions offered below can translate to big wins for you, your team, and your company. The temptation to pile work onto our teams is ever-present. How it will benefit new customer prospects.

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

It's about creating a conducive environment for teams to innovate, collaborate, learn, and grow. Fractal Systems is an Agile consultancy with a difference; we’ve worked with hundreds of managers, leaders and teams, helping them successfully implement Agility in their organisations. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

Knowing intimately how your business works internally, and the current and developing conditions in your market, is crucial. Where a strategic plan is building a sustainable competitive advantage in the future, a business plan is designed to take advantage of a current business opportunity. How to Develop a Strategic Plan.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The core responsibilitie of the agile leader is creating the right context for the agile teams so they can thrive and self-manage. When I use the term ownership, I mean that teams pick up ownership voluntarily and take responsibility for the results of a product or service. They also help other teams to grow. Frances Hesselbein.

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The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Henderson, the founder of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), based on analyses of overall cost behavior in the 1960s. Seek sustainable improvements from increased output (ie better design, production efficiencies) in seeking advantage. The industry’s stage of maturity is very important to developing accurate forecasts.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing Sustainability 98

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision. The vision becomes a touchstone for difficult discussions with stakeholders, a path to unity for all project participants and a guide post for decision making with your team throughout the project. Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Next, he talks about how Agile Transformation is an ongoing process and the importance of teaming strategies. Transformation also isn’t telling your leadership they are bad, and they need to trust the team. That help them run the business, achieve key performance results, and sustain the company into the future.”

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Agilemania

AUGUST 17, 2022

2 They help dictate the behavior and action for everyone involved in SAFe® implementation and sustaining the moment. The idea of the briefing from Business, Product Management, and Architects is to make sure everyone in the room has the same understanding of Strategy, Roadmap, and Product Development practices. Built-in Quality.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

While CEO’s can sometimes have a bad reputation in terms of politics and ethics, most – and the best – really do not. They need to inspire, motivate, and guide their teams toward a shared vision while fostering a positive and productive work culture. A career in strategy can certainly be a good one.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 13, 2023

It dives into the elements of a business case: identifying a problem or opportunity analyzing ways to solve the problem or seize the opportunity choosing the best option (or choosing to walk away) developing an implementation approach It proves a solid template and associated resources for building a business case and initial plan.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Today, Mike Cottmeyer sits down with Andrew to discuss how LeadingAgile is talking about OKRs and KPIs, the impact governance and teaming strategies have on your ability to run them effectively, why your project mentality might be getting in the way, and how you can get started using them in your business.

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Velociteach

JULY 3, 2023

Accurate documentation makes teams more efficient and effective. She’s also an expert on productivity, documentation, governance, risk, and compliance; and has delivered 15 years’ experience as an auditor, accountant, analyst, problem solver, and independent consultant. And this is just a new reality of the workforce.

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Poor communication between departments: When different departments or teams involved in the process fail to communicate effectively, important information may be lost or misunderstood, leading to errors and inefficiencies. Dissatisfied customers due to delayed delivery or poor quality products or services.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to stay competitive and drive sustainable growth. Investing in their development, providing clear expectations, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation are vital for success.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

By understanding and mastering the Performance Matrix, organizations can gain valuable insights into employee performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies to enhance productivity and engagement. Pinpoint specific areas of improvement and provide targeted development opportunities to employees.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Additionally, the use of gap stands can improve the overall sustainability of a structure. Furthermore, the extended lifespan of the building, thanks to the enhanced structural integrity provided by gap stands, contributes to the overall sustainability of the project.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 23, 2022

More often than not in kind of either the IT product development space or IT services space. We like to consider ourselves kind of a full stack consultancy in the sense that you know, obviously, you have to deal with the work surface levels and what the teams are doing but you know, how do you orchestrate teams across dependency boundaries?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In the complex world of project management, the role of a project lead is essential for guiding teams towards success. They act as a liaison between the project team, stakeholders, and upper management. The project lead is not limited to a specific department but works across various teams to ensure the smooth execution of tasks.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Next, he talks about how Agile Transformation is an ongoing process and the importance of teaming strategies. Transformation also isn’t telling your leadership they are bad, and they need to trust the team. That help them run the business, achieve key performance results, and sustain the company into the future.”

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Lynne Cazaly

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Consult further. Look deeper and you can begin to redesign the way you think, the way you interact or collaborate and work with others and the way you lead a team. And while there are tips here on how to do it… there are also some handy insights on how to spot it if it’s happening in your team or business.

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EasyProjects

JULY 12, 2021

Recent development in professional services automation technology also means there are now new options – potentially making the selection process even more daunting and time-intensive. As such, a robust PSA solution should eliminate data silos and dismantle barriers between teams. Achieve sustainable business growth.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You gather project requirements and put together a team of developers, product managers, and creatives. It turns out that your team had been so focused on satisfying every project requirement gathered from project sponsors that they ignored one crucial user requirement for software projects: keep it simple!

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

TL; DR: Sprint Anti-Patterns Holding Your Teams Back Welcome to Sprint anti-patterns! Besides working on accomplishing the Sprint Goal, a Scrum Team also allocates time to product discovery, aligning with stakeholders, and refining the Product Backlog. Moreover, I added some food for thought.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review SCRUM 177

Velociteach

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Learn from the intriguing parallels between a jazz ensemble and an effective project team. Leonard demonstrates that music and project management share common principles as he offers a unique perspective on fostering a high-performing project team through the integration of music, productivity, workplace culture, and neuroscience.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

In addition this is what the authors, and others, do for a living so professional consultancy is another way to improve your chances of success with that PMO project. Alternatively, it may be that you just need to get together with your PMO team and revisit the PMO purpose. but this ignores the project mechanics. So not ‘one’ then.

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Herding Cats

MAY 8, 2016

Uncertainty of course is present in all software development work both reducible and irreducible uncertainty. Before listening to any conjecture that estimates aren't needed to make decisions in the presence of Uncertainty for software development, please read these books. What are we looking for? Reading Materials.

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Scrum.org

MAY 2, 2022

If you recognize some anti-patterns in your daily work, why don’t you ask the rest of the Scrum Team for support? For example, run a Retrospective with teammates and stakeholders on how the team is doing regarding figuring out what is worth building. ???? Product Backlog and Refinement Anti-Patterns.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2020

During the Industrial Revolution, when traditional management practices were developed, the ebb and flow of niches was a slow and deliberate endeavour, usually driven by a single educated visionary. The change was no longer necessary, and the competition was weak and slow to disrupt markets. This is the Inevitability of change.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 29, 2023

It doesn’t mean they are bad. Agile is an incremental and iterative approach for developing software products. It’s typically best for small teams. The most common small team Agile methodologies are Scrum and XP, maybe Kanban, or a combination of the three. Kanban focuses more on flow and less on teams and time-boxes.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Research and development, innovation management and new product introduction On the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this process What is remarkable about innovations is their multiple ambivalence. Instead of a clear definition of the term, there is a collection of innovation characteristics.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

And agility is not about teams in isolation. Lean and Kanban expert Klaus Leopold says, “Agility is not a team sport; it is a company sport.” Sometimes a “bad cop” is needed, and it’s usually safer to have an independent coach who doesn’t rely on your business to fill that role. work-sustainability. . serving teams, ?coaching

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 24, 2024

Not having any idea about complexity management and risk management techniques for stakeholders could burden the project team. This clarity is crucial for developing targeted communication and management strategies that cater to different stakeholder groups' specific needs and concerns.

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MPUG

MARCH 18, 2021

Jeff is currently the lead course developer for Edward’s Performance Solution and oversees the production and maintenance of courses on project management, systems engineering, software development, business process improvement, and cybersecurity. Number one, really plan how to lead your team through a successful SIPOC workshop.

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