The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

By Shana Serrano Introduction: In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, effective leadership stands as a cornerstone of organizational success. Key Findings: The study uncovered core thematic categories, including problem-solving, interpersonal skills, leadership and management, and organizational culture.

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Inloox

JULY 11, 2022

If we look at Germany, specifically at the DAX companies, we see a different picture: CEOs tend to favor a transactional leadership style. In the following, we will show you the specific aspects in which the aforementioned leadership styles differ. Ultimately, the focus is on a clear plan, structures and order.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I am reminded of the zombie movie each time I have a discussion about project management versus project leadership. Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyone has an opinion, and many writers and publications post frequently about what makes a great leader, the qualities of leadership and so on. But leadership is the x-factor in managing a successful project , and unlike planning, monitoring and reporting, it’s less easily defined. Think of it as a crash course in leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 9, 2024

There may be weeks of high productions and outputs far surpassing the planned quantities. You have to remember those planned quantities represent average production. The illusion of control comes from leadership. Leadership is not synonymous with control. Check out our process guide here.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For project professionals, this means two things: AI is an extraordinary tool to automate administrative tasks to free up time for high-value activities, but it can even help enhance your interpersonal skills like collaboration and leadership – we call these “ power skills.”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 26, 2022

Hard elements are easier to identify, define and understand for project managers because these factors hugely influence your projects. Everything from formal processes, strategies, reporting, organizational charts and IT systems falls under this category. This element relates to leadership style. Here are some steps to take now.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Stakeholder management is a set of processes and tools where you identify, understand, and engage with your stakeholders, to manage their expectations, needs and feelings. 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.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It was an early attempt to merge the science of engineering processes with management. Then, set a baseline to capture your project plan and compare it to your actual progress in real time to stay on track. ProjectManager’s powerful Gantt charts help you plan, manage and track your projects in real time.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

PMP Exam Content Outline, PMI, 2021 The 3 performance domains that are examined during the test are: People Process Business Environment Within each domain, you’ll carry out a range of tasks as a project manager that fall into your responsibilities. Let’s look at each of those domains next. Earn your PMP in 4 or 12 weeks!

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Leading Agile

MAY 11, 2021

In today’s blog, a continuation of the first in this two-part series, we’ll talk about building trust and influence, and initiating the trust-influence loop. But before we get to that process, let’s talk about common failure modes that get in the way. . Without trust, you are not going to get permission to influence.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? A recent APM report, Project Leadership; skills, behaviours, knowledge and values , explored this question. . The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused. Carole, let’s start at the beginning. You talk about ‘unordered’ environments.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

We define it like this: The systematic identification, analysis, planning and implementation of actions designed to influence stakeholders. Where stakeholders feel negatively about projects and changes, engagement helps understand their position and influence their perception. Beyond the interest and influence grid.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple: you serve your team. A well-documented plan? Let’s jump in. Proper briefs?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That is, they all develop strategic plans to achieve long-term goals to create value. Once the strategic plan is clear across the entire organization, project management software will help plan, manage and track those projects to successful completion. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

During the five process groups of the project life cycle, there are multiple objectives and outcomes for each phase. After the project initiation and the planning processes, the execution of the project begins. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. Following processes.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

These are legitimate questions, but if a project manager doesn’t own that conversation it will pull them away from essential project work and could even jeopardize the project plan. Here are some steps you can take to get a handle on that process. Of course, not all stakeholders are clients. Team members are stakeholders.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part three of this four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see article one and two , which explain leadership for project managers, outlines the five leadership roles, and reviews servant leadership.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this dynamic environment, the distinction between leading and managing is pivotal, as skilled project managers with strong leadership capabilities not only navigate projects toward success but also foster a collaborative atmosphere where individuals thrive. Leadership in this context becomes a driving force for success.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2024, project managers are expected to possess advanced skills such as leadership, emotional intelligence, and proficiency in Agile and hybrid methodologies. Many senior and leadership roles in project management require or prefer candidates with relevant certifications. In 2024, seek out ways to exercise more leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking Stakeholder engagement. A communication plan is typically developed to successfully achieve that. Leadership. Influencing and negotiating. Self-awareness. Resilience.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 25, 2021

It involves market research, marketing analysis and marketing planning. That process has a name, of course. In short, marketing management is when you plan, organize, control and implement the marketing programs of an organization. Create and execute marketing plans with the best tools available. Try it free today.

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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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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Third, some PMO managers lack authority and relational influence in the organization. The CEO may not engage the PMO manager in the strategic planning process. Develop a scorecard that helps the organization to consistently select the projects that align with their strategic plan. Ask for Feedback!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. 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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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

This edition is a principles-based guide as opposed to the process-based guide of the Sixth Edition. Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors 7. Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables 9. Risk Management Implications When initiating and planning a project, make sure that you understand the true needs of the end-users.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The project management plan (Plan) is a powerful tool. A good Plan reduces the likelihood of misunderstanding, conflict, and disappointment. Unfortunately, in the rush to start a project, insufficient time is often devoted to creating the Plan. Enterprise templates and prior Plans can serve as the starting point.

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Planio

MARCH 25, 2024

Plan and execute your strategy 6. Customer acquisition influences everything from how you prioritize features to your go-to-market strategy. While most of the work is done by this stage, you must ensure you don’t fall at the final hurdle by making the buying process as simple as possible. Influencer marketing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are. Without a clear understanding of what is needed, it is difficult to create a plan, set expectations, or allocate resources. Be prepared to adjust the plan as needed to accommodate these changes, and any new project activities required.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2021

A stakeholder map is a visual, four-quadrant influence-interest matrix used to identify stakeholders and categorize them in terms of their influence and interest in the project. In other words, stakeholder mapping is the start of an effective communication plan. Try it for yourself today! What Is a Stakeholder Map?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

And I’m personally not worried about that – that will give us much more time to focus on project leadership and stakeholder engagement; the things that computers can’t (yet) do for us. When you start thinking of it as a quality data challenge, it instantly relates the people and processes, maturity and capability.

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Musings on Project Management

MAY 31, 2023

The influence of A.I. The influence of A.I. And we are told to adapt our leadership and

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

This resonated with the Agile Values of Responding to Change over Following a Plan….and These principles aligned with the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over Processes and Tools…and also touched on the customer collaboration element too. The category for these 3 emerged as Leadership. .

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

The best short answer is to appreciate what is within your realm of control and influence in order to create an action plan. That may give you an opportunity of influence outside the unit. Alternatively, you may see the senior management adopting a disrespectful tone and exhibiting poor leadership skills.

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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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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

Really, it comes back to servant leadership. This may also look like improving organizational processes and policies so that they enable Scrum Teams to be more effective. And then, what am I doing as a Scrum Master to influence this factor in a positive direction? That’s the job we signed up for.

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