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The Leadership Attitude

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. In reality, both leadership and management are often done by the same person – the project manager.

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Leadership Futures from the Next Generation: Adapting, Empowering, Thriving

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Elissa Farrow March 20, 2024 Leadership futures are where change is not a challenge but an opportunity. 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.

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Transforming Leadership with Minecraft Education

Scrum.org

This exercise illuminated James's habitual approach to complex work and the gaps in his understanding of effective team leadership. As the course progressed, James learned about servant leadership, effective communication, and the importance of fostering a collaborative environment.

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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. Our energy is contagious.

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Transactional vs. Transformational (Part 2): Leadership in practice

Inloox

The transitions are fluid, and the optimal leadership behavior can vary greatly depending on the industry, project or corporate objective. In everyday life of a company, therefore, leadership cannot be categorized so easily. Benefits of transformational leadership, such as generating intrinsic motivation, are secondary in this context.

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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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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. Buy on Amazon.