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Is Your Leadership Ready to Pivot from Intuition to Innovation?

Scrum.org

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the shift from intuition-based decision-making to innovation-driven leadership is not just beneficial—it's essential. Why the Pivot is Necessary Traditional leadership often relies on gut instincts and personal experiences. Be the leader who pioneers with evidence, not just instinct.

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The Benefits of Power Skills for IT Leaders, and How to Build Yours!

The IIL Blog

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. It’s not the 90’s anymore.

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. That varies depending on the industry.

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The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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

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Benefits Of The Strategy Canvas Tool For Strategic PM’s

The Strategic Project Manager

Retail Presence: Apple operates a network of sleek and modern retail stores worldwide, providing customers with a unique shopping experience. Brand Reputation: Apple has a strong brand reputation, associated with innovation, quality, and status, leading to customer loyalty and trust. Value: High. Value: Moderate.

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Navigating External Factors in Small Business Risk Management

Proofhub

However, it’s essential to keep in mind the influence of external, uncontrolled risk factors too. Multiple aspects of the company might be impacted, due to natural disasters, and so on, including: operations, damage to physical assets, and retail closures. Natural Factors Natural risks can also be significant and hard to forecast.

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Tips for PfMP®Application

The IIL Blog

I realized that there could have been a delay due to Covid-19 disruption and I had to write a reminder letter to PMI emphasizing the dramatic influence of the application review delay on my exam preparation schedule. I didn’t hear from PMI for two and a half months. Two days after the reminder I received my approval.

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