The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Christian “Boo” Boucousis February 28, 2024 If you spend too much time scrolling the news these days, you’d be forgiven for concluding that leadership at a geopolitical level is immersed in a quagmire of self-interest and partisan politics. The mindset we bring to people leadership is one of influence through credibility and trust.

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Leadership Influencer 2024 Manufacturing 78

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

Power Skills used to be known as Leadership Skills in the Talent Triangle but it was re-badged in 2022 to make it more relevant to the profession. Power Skills is also broader and in many ways more vague than ‘leadership’ but I would argue that’s a good thing for professional development and also for PDUs!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

I really rate the training on offer and the support (although to be fair, the different awarding organizations who offer the training can vary widely in their support). You can find providers who offer all the training remotely (or you can go into a college if you prefer to study that way). link] What do you learn?

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Proofhub

JUNE 7, 2022

Not to mention the money, time, and effort you will need to spend on screening, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees. A Well-Defined Career Path Whether new or seasoned, employees want to know how an organization’s leadership can help them advance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s all the stuff you know to do anyway, because it’s part of what it means to operate in a leadership role in a modern organization, whether you are working on iterative, predictive or hybrid projects. Recommended PMP study resources All the training materials below will help you revise the material covered in each of the domains.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to understand and manage your emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you. Relationship Management : Relationship management refers to your ability to influence, coach, and mentor others, and resolve conflict effectively.

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Influencer 78

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Underneath, I list skills grouped together by: Interpersonal skills Leadership Each of those headings has a list of bullet points underneath that give examples of how I have demonstrated those skills. Mine is called ‘Skills Profile’. Ethics, diversity and inclusion and managing workplace stress all fall into this category as well.

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Leadership Risk Management PMI Governance 352

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. This element relates to leadership style. The leadership style you adopt as a project manager will directly influence your team. Flex your leadership style as your project requires.

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Influencer Leadership 2017 Software Review 364

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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Leadership Consulting Governance Government 246

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Who are the key influencers for Y? Understanding the workplace culture and the dynamics of soft power within the organization can hugely increase your influence, so use your mentor for the insider information! Where can I find the organizational/hierarchy charts for Y? I’m having trouble getting a response from X.

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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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Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2024

This seemingly subtle shift in terminology can profoundly influence managerial perspectives and the overall dynamics of the workplace. It propels a leadership style that is inclusive, supportive, and attuned to individual needs, highlighting the irreplaceable contributions of each team member.

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Leadership Innovation Influencer 143

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The decision to become a Scrum Master, in my experience, isn't just about a job title; it's about embracing a new dimension of leadership and responsibility. It's not just about facilitating meetings or managing backlogs; it's a leadership role that requires a deep understanding of team dynamics and project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2022

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. Free Project Management Training & PMP Exam Preparation. Get free sample PM PrepCast training lessons.

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Prince2 Certification PMI Healthcare 342

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. He runs the online training site, OnlinePMCourses.com.

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2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 404

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

How I made these recommendations In order to review and recommend the training courses, I did some of them completely (Google and LearnQuest), audited others (taking the training but not the assessments so I could do them for free) and did a desk review of others, looking at their content, relevance to project managers, student reviews and more.

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Software Review Certification Finance SCRUM 438

Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2024

This seemingly subtle shift in terminology can profoundly influence managerial perspectives and the overall dynamics of the workplace. It propels a leadership style that is inclusive, supportive, and attuned to individual needs, highlighting the irreplaceable contributions of each team member.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

He also authored the booklet Training Workmen in Habits of Industry and Cooperation. Later he published Work, Wages and Profits: Their Influence on the Cost of Living (1910), Industrial Leadership (1916) and Organizing for Work (1919). All of his charts were made to help managers see if their production was on schedule or not.

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Engineering Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Consulting 348

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s all the stuff you know to do anyway, because it’s part of what it means to operate in a leadership role in a modern organization, whether you are working on iterative, predictive or hybrid projects. It’s the difference between doing a reasonable job and being seen as a strategic influencer at work. Yes, that’s right!

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Technical Review PMI Influencer Leadership 466

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

Underneath, I list skills grouped together by: Interpersonal skills Leadership. They include: Communication (written and verbal) Listening Stakeholder engagement Conflict management Negotiation Influencing Leadership Team building Change management. Mine is called ‘Skills Profile’. Hard skills. Pin for later reading.

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Leadership Governance Government Influencer 394

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2021

There are dozens of training videos at your fingertips from Day 1. Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking. Training is the obvious answer, but I don’t think this alone can really change competency. Join today !

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Underperforming Technical Team Certification Influencer Risk Management 469

The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2021

You don’t do my type of work (project management, PMO leadership at a global level, keynote speaking, consultancy and training) without clocking up some pretty impressive airmiles and flight status. Virtual training courses built from the ground up to be truly effective remotely delivered. And then came lockdown 2.0 (and

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PMO Underperforming Technical Team Influencer 2019 298

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. Leadership. Developing leadership skills should be a priority, even though you probably don’t have hierarchical responsibility over the team.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Risk Management 353

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Susanne Madsen is the author of several books on project management and leadership, including The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. Who to Follow in Project Management.

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Consulting Lean 2019 Leadership 419

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Her leadership and guidance is of paramount importance during planning and execution. Since good decision-making is critical for good leadership and guidance, project managers need to know how heuristics (mental disposition) and biases (personal inclinations) influence a project manager’s decisions. How to overcome bias.

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Technical Review 2007 Finance Estimate 488

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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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Technical Review 106

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. Invest in Training and Development.

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Leadership Retail 2023 Innovation 78

Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

As Scrum.org professionals, we have coached, trained and mentored thousands of Scrum Masters and consulted the organizations they work with, and we’ve consistently encountered similar issues that not only limit Scrum Teams from thriving, but also restrict empiricism from working. This is where the Scrum Master’s leadership can help. .

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2018

The Project Management Institute (PMI) ® Talent Triangle ® has addressed the need for project leadership competencies. 3) Leadership. Below is a contrast between project management vs. project leadership competencies. Leadership Technical Competency. Leadership. Use tools such as Power and Influence Grid.

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Leadership PMI 2001 Certification 116

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Unfortunately, project sponsors are not educated and trained in project best practices in their career development. Project managers must take an active role in influencing and educating project sponsors in these best practices to get the leadership support the project requires.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! A gradual decline in their effectiveness can be a subtle, insidious process heavily influenced by the size and culture of an organization. You may notice that the leadership ignores your meeting requests. Introduction — Is It Time to Move on?

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SCRUM Influencer Sustainability Agile 154

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

In this article we’ll look at: 7 reasons why people don’t take responsibility for tasks How to deal with people who are lazy How you can influence the culture of the office so that taking responsibility becomes the norm. Offer training if necessary, or organize some mentoring for them. Let’s go. You can: Help.

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Influencer Risk Management Leadership Defining 256

Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2023

Adaptation of Kaner’s diamond model of participation (source Carrie Kappel 2019) Techniques and Training for Top Scrum Facilitation Skills Scrum is a framework that thrives on communication and collaboration. we offer a range of Professional Scrum training courses that can help develop your Scrum skills. At Agile-ity Inc.,

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Agile SCRUM 2019 Leadership 141

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Projects are the future, a good portfolio office can influence and shape strategy and project management is the only way to holistically deliver improvements. That’s not what we are trained for. If the PMO acts in this leadership role, it’s a natural place for strategy and direction to come from. Or the CEO and the board?

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2012 PMO Manufacturing PMI 339

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your leadership skills and communication skills during group work. Free training!

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Technical Review Prince2 Healthcare Certification 336

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Prioritize Key Metrics While it's tempting to consider every piece of data, focus on the most relevant metrics directly influencing your goals, filtering out the noise. Encourage Decisive Leadership Cultivate a team culture where decisions are made confidently once backed by sufficient data. Agile-ity is here to help.

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