Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2024

Effective leadership and management lies in the ability to adapt and evolve. This article explores how the MINDSPACE framework, originally developed to influence behaviour through public policy, can be pivoted towards fostering successful Scrum adoption in your teams. Norms : We are influenced by what others do.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

A gradual decline in their effectiveness can be a subtle, insidious process heavily influenced by the size and culture of an organization. For example, the program to introduce Scrum is rolled out in a traditional top-down process when it should use Scrum itself for the purpose.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 2, 2019

There are many examples throughout history that illustrate the importance of teamwork. We cherry-picked 10 of our favorite inspirational examples of teamwork as it applies to a variety of circumstances. Their music is the soundtrack of an era and continues to influence musicians to this day. But don’t take our word for it.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development. The disconnect leads to a lack of valuable feedback that would help steer the product in the right direction by validating hypotheses.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 183

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 6, 2023

Business Resilience: A practical guide to sustained progress delivered at pace is a book by an impressive authoring team. Unsurprisingly, those are the organizations where resilience and future-proofing against economic shifts is probably not high on the agenda anyway — are those leadership teams really focused on long-term value?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 7, 2022

HBR reports some very obvious ideas for how to make your team more productive like: Clarifying expectations Setting a good example Making meetings shorter. And we want to make those habits sustainable. Lead by example. “I think leadership comes from integrity – that you do whatever you ask others to do.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Lacking essential power skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, influence and directiveness can harm both reputation of the IT leadership team and the stability of IT departments. The changing face of IT leadership is shifting as new generations enter the work force. L ead by Example.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 29, 2019

A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. The conversations strongly influenced what the reader will see in the coming posts in this blog series. 21st-century executive leadership, what to stop doing .

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It then does a deep dive into each component of the framework, with examples. When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2024

To truly capitalise on the potential of innovation, we must explore deeply within our teams, expand our perspectives across entire organisations, and even look beyond, to outside influences. Executives & Senior Leadership In many organisations executives and senior leadership serve as catalysts for creativity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

You should keep checking in, for example at the end of each stage of the project, to make sure that the work is still viable. The relationships part of this principle’s title is all about the project ecosystem and how soft power and networks influence the way work gets done. Manage by exception I love this principle.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Requirements also help you cover off other success criteria like quality expectations, sustainability requirements, and more. Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are. New leadership likes to make a mark on things. What are examples of project requirements?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2023

This overwhelming majority demonstrates that service excellence transcends other considerations and has a big influence on brand views. For example, in interactions with humans. Apply this in your projects During project delivery, use the right leadership approach to build a trusted, fun culture.

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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. Their ability to promptly and effectively address obstacles, be they technical, process-related, or interpersonal, is essential for sustaining team momentum.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2023

Mike Cohn describes a high-performing team as one that “sustainably exceeds expectations in achieving clear goals. You feel your Product Owner understands and honors the concepts of sustainable pace, the importance of setting the vision and Product Goal, and the radical collaboration that Scrum encourages.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

HBR reports some very obvious ideas for how to make your team more productive like: Clarifying expectations Setting a good example Making meetings shorter. And we want to make those habits sustainable. Lead by example. I think leadership comes from integrity – that you do whatever you ask others to do. Scott Berkun.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

It then walks through several examples – generically and for two real companies. For example, if one of the factors is “Price,” and your company offers relatively low prices compared to competitors, you would plot your company’s value higher on the vertical axis for this factor. What is the Strategy Canvas Tool?

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Technical Review Innovation Sustainability Retail 105

Productivity Land

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Project management is a complex discipline requiring technical skills, leadership abilities, and effective communication. The relationship between organizational culture and project management is significant because the success of a project is heavily influenced by the organization’s culture in which it is being executed.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

For example, projects such as the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (ULSP) have shown the industry that fast-moving consumer goods companies have that “it” factor in sustainability projects. And the dynamics allowed the industry to act and improve its sustainability.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2022

.” Kotter co-founded – and is currently Chairman – of Kotter International , which consults on his research on leadership, strategy execution, transformation, and large-scale change. In this stage, like the completion of a project, you hand over the change to operations, which needs to sustain the change.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Include stakeholders in principle work, for example, by organizing joint user story mapping sessions. Convince your stakeholders of their importance in making Scrum work for you, for example, by attending Sprint Review sessions. Learn more: 14 Product Backlog Refinement Principles.). Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

Lean Agile Leadership: Managers are the very core of lean agile development and business agility. They are the people who drive organizational change and effectiveness, support lifelong learning and the agile mindset, and lead by example. These are the seven core values - briefly and succinctly explained: 1.

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nTask

JUNE 25, 2019

Eventually, it comes down to the following approach: Strategic Leadership. Although leadership and management are arguably switchable roles, the usual chain of command goes from top to bottom. Leadership and Project Management Is a Two Faced Coin: When I say it is a two-faced coin, the emphasis is on the correlation factor.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The goal is to ensure that the stakeholders influence your project positively. They also play a part in influencing the direction and outcome of it in some way. Take, for example, a sponsor for your project. Collaborate with leadership on “difficult” cases. This article explores what stakeholder management is.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

It became a global phenomenon through the influence of business philosophies like Total Quality Management (TQM) and methodologies such as Lean Methodology and Six Sigma, which emphasized systematic, strategic changes to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and eliminate waste and inefficiency. References Center for Creative Leadership.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 14, 2023

But what has been shaping the direction of project leadership in 2023? For example, you can add an AI bot to your meetings and they will summarize key discussion points and collate the actions for you. Here are five project management trends that have been top of mind for me. No more note-taking! However, we’re all in this together.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

The desire for a project management framework that sustains deliverability, supports the required cadence, and remains faithful to an adaptable methodology is now within reach. Project deliverables examples include daily tasks, workflows, and processes, and will vary from team to team.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash The Connection Between Leadership and Project Outcomes Research has shown a direct connection between effective leadership and project outcomes. For example, consider a software development project where the project lead encourages regular feedback from the development team.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We’re excited to introduce our guest, who is a true champion in the realm of resilient project leadership, Marie-Hélène Pelletier. And by “adversity” here, we mean the acute events, but also chronic demands, like a pandemic, for example. And this is a great example. And she goes by MH, which is appropriate. Who is paying for it?

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is not to say those items low on the list are not core to what your company goals are, but rather an acknowledgement that many things influence order. For example, when ordering features for our development roadmap at LiquidPlanner, we consider several things: How it will benefit existing customers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Here are four examples: The way you conduct one-on one meetings. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with…. Mark Phillips.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Therefore, understanding and leveraging competitive advantage is crucial for organizations seeking sustainable growth and profitability. It allows companies to generate higher profits, attract investors, and secure a sustainable customer base. They also encompass financial resources, such as capital and access to funding.

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Scrum.org

MAY 24, 2021

I used “policy-makers” rather than “leaders” on purpose since I see leadership as a quality rather than a formal title or position. First, consider there is a range of variables that influence our performance at the workplace, including, but not limited to: Number of working days and hours (Folkard & Tucker, 2003).

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Wrike

JULY 28, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of career development goals, how they influence personal growth, and provide guidance on setting SMART goals and creating a comprehensive career development plan. Are you passionate about environmental sustainability? What subjects or industries have always piqued your curiosity?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

However, intrinsic motivation is often considered to be more sustainable and fulfilling in the long run. For example, individuals are motivated to fulfill their basic needs, such as food, water, and shelter, before progressing to higher-level needs, such as love, self-esteem, and self-actualization.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Recognize, understand and influence the emotions of others.”. I hope you find value in them and hope they will guide you developing your emotional self, improving your servant leadership role. Passion brings positive energy that helps sustain us and inspire us to want to keep going along bumpy roads of change.

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