Sat.Feb 01, 2025

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Cross-Product Initiative Ownership

Scrum.org

Many organizations tackling cross-product initiatives struggle with initiative ownership. At its heart, a cross-product initiative involves significant impact across multiple products/groups (sometimes called a portfolio) As organizations scale up, they get to the point where they need to tackle cross-product/cross-organization initiatives. These are often significant, complex endeavors aimed at solving an expensive problem or opening a very lucrative door for the organization.

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The PM Guilt Game

MPUG

The number of factors that can push a project toward failure is almost limitless. An unrealistic schedule, budget shortfalls, scope creep, even internal politics can wreak havoc on a project or doom it altogether. Sorting out the root cause of the problem amid the wreckage of a failed project isnt always easy, and oftentimes the finger of blame gets pointed at the most convenient scapegoat: the project manager (PM).

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AI Driven PM: The Creative Side of AI - More Than Just Automation

PM That Works

AI isnt here to replace human creativityits here to amplify it. Imagine having a brainstorming partner that never runs out of ideas, can instantly analyze trends, and gives you fresh perspectives based on vast datasets. Thats what AI brings to the table. Heres how AI is becoming a catalyst for creativity and innovation in project teams: 1. Idea Generation: Your AI-Powered Brainstorm Buddy Stuck in a creative rut?

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Leadership Lessons: We cannot measure success by how many waves we catch

Scrum.org

After years of learning to surf, I've discovered powerful leadership lessons that apply far beyond the ocean. Today's lesson is simple yet impactful: we cannot measure our success by how many waves we catch. When we focus solely on achievements (riding the wave), we often miss the deeper story - the learning, growth, and countless attempts that got us there.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.