The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 26, 2022

Innovation and new ideas are great – but how do you get the word out? This is a challenge, especially for implementing innovation strategies. This post examines a widely held theory about how innovations are absorbed and accepted by people, and the implications for implementing strategy. Diffusion Innovation Theory Model.

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Productivity Land

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Fortunately, robust ERP solutions like SAP Business One exist to address these difficulties, serving as a conduit for enhanced financial management and operational control. By enabling real-time expense tracking against these budgets, the system facilitates enhanced control over costs and supports financial stability.

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Inloox

JANUARY 29, 2019

Innovation Digging was developed by Tamer Kemeröz and Benno van Aerssen. As the name suggests, it is a systematic 'excavation' of ideas that can help you to innovate both radically and continuously. This process can still be controlled in a systematic way, Innovation Digging can help bring order to creative chaos.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. If you’re ready to accelerate innovation, follow these steps: Idea generation: What is the specific market need or problem that your business aims to solve?

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Without a constant flow of innovation, no company can expect to prosper – or perhaps, even survive. Traditionally, the department managing the flow of projects, including innovation initiatives, is the Project or Portfolio Management Office (the PMO). There is an opportunity to create an Innovation Project Management Office (IPMO).

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Explore the world of project monitoring and controlling , where we'll guide you through project oversight without overwhelming your team. A successful project execution phase , monitoring and controlling phase relies heavily on flexibility and effective communication. What is Monitoring and Controlling in Project Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2024

Projects always have certain constraints – there may be an urgency to complete a project because of external market factors, for example; or there may have to be tightly controlled costs because of a fixed or limited budget. Going live with innovative new solutions? What is the Triple Constraint?

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Productivity Land

MAY 18, 2023

Here are some incredible technological innovations that are altering the course of history. Top 6 Latest Tech Innovations Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most fascinating and quickly developing fields in technology. Only a handful of recent technological advances and developments are presented above.

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Susanne Madsen

DECEMBER 27, 2018

I recently spoke at Dubai International Project Management Forum ( DIPMF ) and was struck by the innovative theme of the conference. Already when I prepared for my presentation the organisers said, “Innovation is a big thing down here”, and indeed it is. But apart from my books, how innovative have I really been?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Excessive Planning and Control : The illusion of control among managers results in a tendency to over-plan and control every aspect of the development process.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It is your powerful assistant for experimenting, augmenting your decision-making, and fueling innovation. This allows for controlled experimentation and learning. Leverage its capabilities to enhance your decision-making but retain human oversight and control. Test the technology and its effectiveness in your project’s context.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Control risks Develop prevention and reaction strategies for known and potential risks. This expertise enables the team to solve complex problems efficiently and implement innovative solutions, which significantly increases the quality and competitiveness of the end product.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2024

Thus, a burndown chart might create a false sense of certainty and control, potentially leading teams to make misguided decisions based on these projections. Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we offer an innovative Immersion Training program that transcends traditional classroom learning.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Their responsibilities are the same in that they plan, review plans, schedule tasks and monitor and control projects to ensure that they’re delivered on time without overspending. Those are called the project phases and they are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and, finally, closing.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Innovative project teams are increasingly becoming an invaluable asset for corporations. When looking at how to cut costs, the teams have to be exceptionally innovative in the way they approach the design and production of their products. How do you create an innovative team, and encourage cutting edge ideas?

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Lynne Cazaly

AUGUST 22, 2023

but not too far What organisation doesn't want their people, teams and leaders to be innovative and creative? not that far, WOAH, we didn't mean THAT creative or innovative -- is prevalent in many teams and organisations. not that far, WOAH, we didn't mean THAT creative or innovative -- is prevalent in many teams and organisations.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Moreover, get an idea of how to start flipping outdated hierarchies and embrace the natural rhythm of productivity and innovation. ? Taylor’s scientific management, the goal was efficiency through standardization, predictability, and control. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

JULY 13, 2023

The Alpha model, once a paragon of order and efficiency in the leisurely blue market era, has now morphed into a lumbering dinosaur, with its hierarchical structures and rigid command and control systems looking out of place in the high-speed, unpredictable red markets. Creativity is stifled; innovation is snuffed out.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. She has over 25 years of experience in research, organisational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realisation.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 5, 2024

And yet, we often see so-called agile practices and frameworks being used in ways that are more about trying to control outcomes and people. Because customer outcomes are harder to measure, and we have much less control over them. 3 – Productivity culture feeds our desire for control. I can check items off my to-do list.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

They are: Build a common vision with shared goals Nurture collaboration within the team Create an environment that promotes performance Cultivate learning, creativity and innovation Ensure results These are great principles. But I think project leadership is more than these principles.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Creating an atmosphere where team members feel safe to express their opinions and ideas is crucial for innovation and problem-solving. This mindset nurtures a culture of experimentation and learning, crucial for fueling continuous improvement and innovation in Agile setups. Can You Foster a Safe and Open Environment?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

As we open our organisations to leadership’s next generation, it’s clear that the future belongs to those who champion collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and adaptability. Hierarchy and traditional leadership stereotypes often from more military inspired, command and control structures, were strictly adhered to.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The whole process is controlled, and for this reason, they are repeatable. Enabling constraints guide and enhance creativity and innovation by establishing a chance to compare what we have with what we wanted. This feedback-driven approach is referred to as empirical process control.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Traditional “command and control’ techniques are less impactful in this environment and can even harm the team’s ability to deliver value. Scrum empowers teams to deliver value for complex products. Teams solving complex problems need creativity to figure out how to deliver value.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Having project management software to connect ordering, inventory control and more can better facilitate these benefits. There is a need for collaboration, innovation and competitive advantage to make supplier relationship management work. This is why the supplier relationship management process is so important. Supplier Segmentation.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Finally, the Scrum Master’s encouragement of innovation and continuous improvement within the team ensures ongoing value creation, making these metrics integral to understanding their genuine contribution to the organization. Directive Approach : A command-and-control approach contradicts the Scrum Master’s role as a servant leader.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

James's team was floundering, and the old James would have jumped in to direct and take control. STORY CONTINUES In the bustling world of tech innovation, James, a seasoned VP at Innovatech, faced a pivotal challenge: guiding his Scrum teams to heightened productivity and collaboration. To not just manage but innovate?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Because we will want to measure only the things we can control, that likely means we are not measuring customer outcomes. We cannot control customer outcomes. In this class, you will learn how goals, measures, and experiments fit together in order to create better alignment, empower teams, and enable innovation.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. Advantage: Drives the company towards breakthrough innovations. Don’t just respond to changes; proactively embrace them.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

The Agile project management methodology encourages organizations to empower teams with clear responsibility and authority, so they can work together to autonomously develop ingenious and innovative solutions.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

These insights might lead to more innovative solutions, improved functionality, or a clearer understanding of user needs. By not locking into fixed requirements, teams can harness the true power of agility, allowing them to remain responsive and innovative. Scrum thrives on the concept of inspect and adapt.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. This ticks the box for the quality control process, which is about making sure errors and defects don’t make it to the end customer. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2023

Now, they must discover innovative ways to deliver enhanced value to customers while differentiating themselves from competitors. The key difference lies in the scarcity of resources such as money, talent, and feedback from end-users combined with the pressure from customers and competitors to continuously innovate.

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Inloox

JULY 11, 2022

Project controlling: advantages of transactional leadership If the success of the project is at risk, it is advisable for the manager to actively intervene and take a task-oriented approach. Transformational leadership is particularly useful when there is a focus on innovation and creativity in the project.

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Scrum.org

JULY 9, 2023

Learn more about an oversized Product Backlog’s negative impact on innovation, your Scrum team’s ability to create value, and your relationship with stakeholders. ? Inhibits Innovation : A huge Product Backlog can unintentionally stifle the creative energy within the Scrum Team.

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