International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part four, the last installment of this series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Let’s define each of these elements that make up the strategy map Strategic Objectives Strategic objectives are represented on the strategy map by ovals in which the strategic objective is defined. Those four perspectives are represented as rows on the strategy map and are defined below.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In contrast, the quality of product/service metrics like defect rates indicate the team’s commitment to excellence under the Scrum Master’s leadership. Impediment Resolution and Innovation : Evaluating a Scrum Master’s effectiveness in resolving impediments and fostering innovation and process improvements is also crucial.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

Measure Success – Scrum Master Accountability The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide and for the Scrum Team’s effectiveness. Really, it comes back to servant leadership. And then, what am I doing as a Scrum Master to influence this factor in a positive direction?

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

Often, we find teams going through the motions, looking for checkboxes to tick off, trying everyone else’s “best practices,” and defining success as “following the rules of Scrum.” This is where the Scrum Master’s leadership can help. . The Scrum Master’s Leadership Opportunity. That’s Mechanical Scrum.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2022

We don’t hear the ideas from the team, explore and build upon those ideas, and come to a consensus, which ultimately shuts down creativity and innovation. This behaviorbehaviour can significantly affect team dynamics and chips away at our ability to influence others positively. . From knowing and controlling to influence and impact.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 22, 2024

But let’s not use this as an excuse not to do something innovative–we must weigh the risk of NOT doing something that pleases our customers and balance that with the risk OF doing something! By emphasising the strategic aspect of the role, organisations can attract individuals eager to influence company direction and outcomes.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It is a continuous, dynamic process that profoundly influences decision-making and strategy formulation. Adopting this learning stance allows organizations to pivot quickly, innovate, and remain competitive and viable. Why a Learning Perspective? Shifting our focus to why a learning perspective is pivotal. Empower through knowledge.

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PM Basics

JUNE 17, 2020

This is complete guide on leadership in project management. Here you’ll learn: What is leadership in project management in practice? Key Concepts of Leadership. Leadership Without Authority. Leadership In Project Management: What Does it Mean? Let’s get clear on what does leadership in project management means.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Internal risks are defined as having originated within the organization, or within the project environment. This type of risk is easier to control, since the project team can exert a direct influence on the project environment. External risks, on the other hand, originate outside the sphere of influence of the project team.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Your primary influence is the environment you create. Our teams and organizations are defined by the conversations that they can and can’t have. He works with organizations like Google, Nike and Visa to help them frame and sustain productive dialog, deepen their facilitation skills, and coach them through the innovation process.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Defining Development Approach as a Performance Domain The Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain is a meld of systematic methodologies designed to focus on the activities and functions essential in shaping the cadence and phases of a project's life cycle. This choice will define the course of your project.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

Management and Leadership Practices: Agile project management methodology is focused on collaboration, adaptability and flexibility of teams to operate within the agreed project scope and business values. Organizational Culture: The influence of organizational culture and mindset is another key component of your Agile transformation strategy.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2021

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, "The Scrum framework is purposefully incomplete, only defining the parts required to implement Scrum theory. Fostering innovation within the Scrum team. Scrum is built upon by the collective intelligence of the people using it. Ensuring that team members have the right resources and training.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This team of e Agile Transformation Coaches will consist of people focused on executive-level understanding and leadership, people that teach team-level technical practices, and everything in between. The TL partners with and works alongside the C-Suite to create innovative and customized solutions to meet the business’ needs.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2020

Constraint 1: Heroic Management & Leadership Approach. Are the people with politic influence (leaders, managers, or whatever you want to call them) acknowledged as heroic experts or as servant leaders who encourage survivable experiments? . What kind of policies are in place to incentivise servant leadership? . Everyone. .

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2023

Regardless if you’re an Agile Coach or Scrum Master, servant leadership is the desired mindset, behavior, and attitude. Servant Leadership Here’s how I describe servant leadership in the paper “ The 6 Stances of a Scrum Master ”. Servant leadership proves to be the backbone of the Scrum Master role.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the crucial responsibilities and best practices of SaaS product managers, uncovering strategies to drive innovation, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure organizational success. They are responsible for defining the product’s purpose and direction, ensuring it stays competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Their influence was believed to be essential for the creation of great works and the advancement of civilization. Define Your Project Vision (Calliope): In Greek mythology, Calliope is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Innovation can allow us to achieve our objectives despite these obstacles.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Skilled workforce – A highly skilled and motivated workforce can contribute to innovation, quality improvement, and customer service excellence, thereby adding value to the firm’s operations. Unique organizational culture – This shapes how firms operate and innovate.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Program Management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provides a structured approach to managing a group of related projects that, when executed individually, might not deliver the same level of impact. Projects are individual efforts that produce specific outputs or deliverables within a defined time frame.

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nTask

JUNE 25, 2019

We think that we are integrating a new style of management or something innovative that’s going on in the industry just because it is working for some of the popular competitors. Eventually, it comes down to the following approach: Strategic Leadership. In the early 90s, and long before that, leadership had a very different mentality.

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Planview

JANUARY 21, 2021

If science is the place where curiosity, discovery, and innovation meet up to have coffee, lab management is the process of making sure the doors are open, lights are on, and grounds are brewing. Leadership. Leadership is the process of influence that maximizes the efforts of others towards achieving clearly defined goals.

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Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

Lean Agile Leadership: Managers are the very core of lean agile development and business agility. It is up to the management to create the right environment to positively influence teams and individuals. These capabilities support each other and create opportunities for sustained leadership in the marketplace and services.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

From harnessing the innovative pulse of your culture to riding the dynamic waves of market trends, the key to elevating your projects from good to great lies in mastering the project environment. Technological Advancements The rapid pace of technological innovation can offer both opportunities and challenges.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

By plotting these factors and the corresponding value offered by the company and its competitors on the canvas, businesses can gain insights into their competitive positioning and identify areas where they can innovate and differentiate themselves. known for its innovative products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Value: High.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether the aim is to enhance market competitiveness, drive innovation, or expand market reach, effective project governance systems are as important as a project plan and act as the linchpin that aligns every project initiative with these strategic imperatives. Innovation is good but there will be times when it's just gold-plating.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Every year, numerous articles are written that describe new approaches to management and leadership practices. Stakeholders can be impacted, have an interest, or be able to influence a project’s benefits realization and overall success. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals. it is finite).

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 6, 2024

Imagine if workplace conflicts were resolved and used as stepping stones for innovation and team building. Conflict management leadership involves more than overseeing or directing responses to conflict. Improves problem-solving: Well-managed conflict encourages creative thinking and problem-solving, leading to innovative solutions.

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Scrum.org

MAY 3, 2024

Leadership is not always a static trait assigned to a single individual who directs and dictates from a place of established authority. Instead, in modern workplaces' VUCA or BANI arenas, leadership often emerges fluidly, tailored to specific situations and needs. The essence of this leadership style is its flexibility.

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Proofhub

JULY 12, 2022

By defining problems clearly, you make them easier to solve. Developing Leadership The role of leadership is crucial to ensure teams perform their best. HR has to find ways to motivate employees to stay and perform in leadership roles within the organization.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Possessing a toolkit that makes complex project management easier to handle and raises the success rate of the project and its leadership is undoubtedly advantageous. Referencing A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th edition, we define each term and see its relevance to managing projects.

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 5, 2023

Abstract The emergence of AI advancements, such as ChatGPT, and the subsequent surge in its utilization, have highlighted the importance of establishing well-defined objectives and criteria to determine the appropriate extent of AI integration in project decision-making and problem-solving processes.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2022

Facilitate the Sprint Planning in such a way the team defines a Sprint Goal, which gives the team focus and something tangible to commit to. As such, the Scrum Masters show the necessary leadership to influence the organizational system from the perspective of the Scrum team. A Scrum Master can show servant-leadership by….

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

Twelve (12) top skills and attributes for a CEO include: Leadership – CEO’s have exceptional leadership skills. Innovation and Creativity – CEO’s need to encourage innovation and foster a culture of creativity within the organization – in varying degrees, depending on the industry.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Early Years of Project Management The birth of modern project management practices was heavily oriented around projects that were initiated based upon well-defined requirements that were known at the onset of the project. Complexity influences the way we perform project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control practices.

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