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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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Navigating Resistance: The Agile Adoption Journey for Effective Leadership

Scrum.org

Let's explore the ten common sources of resistance and discuss the importance of addressing these challenges to ensure successful leadership and project implementation. Loss of Control Agile distributes decision-making more broadly across teams. For example, team members might worry about job security or changes to role definitions.

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Four Functions of Management: Planning, Organizing, Leading & Controlling

ProjectManager.com

The four functions of management are planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Leadership is a critical role for anyone in management, which is why it’s one of the four functions of management. If you can’t lead, regardless of your leadership style, you’re not going to be a successful manager. Function 4: Controlling.

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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. The result?

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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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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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Project Management and Leadership – can you have one without the other?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Leadership skills are also crucial for project management – but so often overlooked or taken for granted. Leadership skills and management skills are different things and, especially within the project management industry, it’s important to be aware of the differences. Leadership without Project Management.