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Agile Leadership: Guiding Teams with Vision and Versatility (From PM to PSM 08)

Scrum.org

For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, redefining leadership is a pivotal aspect of their journey. The project management principle "Demonstrating Leadership Behaviors" aligns closely with the Scrum ethos, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in fostering team success and positive outcomes.

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How to navigate accountability without control as a Scrum Master

Scrum.org

Very little of the outcome is within our control in a complex work environment. . So, how does one navigate having accountability without having control as a Scrum Master? Recognize what striving for control looks like and why it doesn’t work. Control mindset contagion. Let’s delve into it. Paralysis .

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3 Things that stop you making the right decision

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Three biases that impact a project manager’s decision making are: Regret Regression to mean Illusion of control. Illusion of Control Like regression to the mean, illusion of control is a current bias affecting the project in real time. When reflecting on the outcomes, you may see how little control you have on the project.

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The Three Leadership Mindsets – The Moment, The Outcome, The People

The IIL Blog

By Christian “Boo” Boucousis February 28, 2024 If you spend too much time scrolling the news these days, you’d be forgiven for concluding that leadership at a geopolitical level is immersed in a quagmire of self-interest and partisan politics. The mindset we bring to people leadership is one of influence through credibility and trust.

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Susanne Madsen on Project Leadership [Interview]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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8 Factors That Greatly Influence Employee Retention

Proofhub

A Well-Defined Career Path Whether new or seasoned, employees want to know how an organization’s leadership can help them advance. For several reasons, higher base pay significantly influences employee retention. It also happens when they feel a lack of control or when they are subjected to excessive daily stress.

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How to Manage Better with Transformational Leadership

ProjectManager.com

Transformational leadership is a creative style of leadership that focuses on a continued push towards growth and a rejection of complacency. While most great leaders are naturally charismatic, you don’t have to have been born with transformational leadership qualities to develop them. What Is Transformational Leadership?