The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Resilience and Risk Management: The prevalent global uncertainties highlight the paramount importance of business and societal resilience and proactive risk management in project initiatives.

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Productivity Land

MAY 31, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the success of technical teams depends not only on their specialized skills but also on effective leadership. Technical professionals are often entrusted with critical projects, complex problem-solving, and innovation-driven tasks.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2024

Initially intended as a tool for simplifying estimation, story points have become a source of confusion and dysfunction within teams. To address these issues, we offer Immersion Training that focuses on practical application and innovation in Agile practices.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

You can also build competence across the business as a whole by hiring new personnel with the necessary skills or by making changes in leadership. Perhaps your firm wants to be known for innovation, so the organization values creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration along with innovation. Leadership. Innovation.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

However, today the principles of agile have spread to other corporate functions such as innovation. The Agile Innovation allows teams to launch new products quickly and at a lower risk than with traditional innovation practices (Kerzner, 2019). . Boston, MA, Addison-Wesley. Fitzgerald, B (2009). Del Marmol, L.,

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Planview

JUNE 5, 2020

PMO leadership today is about more than being a purveyor of governance and delivering projects on time and on budget. The PMO leadership journey to becoming a Savvy PMO builds on a collaborative approach to adapt processes, support multiple work methodologies, and relook at their toolset. The PMO’s Initial Focus.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These roles involve more responsibility and leadership in managing IT systems, projects, and teams. Leadership Development – Seek opportunities to develop leadership skills and gain experience in managing people, projects, and budgets. They are responsible for managing IT staff, infrastructure, projects, and budgets.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

However, only 5% of businesses have included leadership development. Leadership is a critical success factor for any organization. Providing practical and inspiring leadership can differentiate between an organization thriving or failing. The most important thing is that leadership is about more than just one person.

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Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? Before delving deeper in understanding how digital transformation can affect leadership strategies , it would be a good idea to first understand what this entire concept entails. We find the answer to this and more in this post.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 19, 2024

Initially, this approach seems logical, a straightforward way to track how tasks diminish over time. In summary, the traditional use of burndown charts in Agile sprints is a trap, one that lures teams into over-planning and rigid adherence to initial plans. NKDAgility can help! Custom payment plans available for those underemployed.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 30, 2022

All program directors, however, are responsible for initiating goals based on strategic objectives and allocating resources as needed to achieve employer goals. Again, program directors aren’t involved with the nitty-gritty work in those initiatives. Innovation is also important. Their work is more analytic and strategic.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 22, 2022

Innovation. Thought Leadership News Insight and Expertise for Individuals, Teams, and Organizations. Leadership and Change Agility Tips, Methods & Insights By Jane Morgan What’s the most important thing to consider when you start down the road to agility? What are some tips for an agile-based planning approach?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. Beyond the technology itself, it requires a shift in mindset, fostering an environment where continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation are at the heart of every decision.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project directors are responsible for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. It’s part of their job to be innovative and integrate those solutions to better project outcomes.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

The Agile project management methodology encourages organizations to empower teams with clear responsibility and authority, so they can work together to autonomously develop ingenious and innovative solutions. So how do you navigate the human element in Agile transformation?

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 22, 2022

Innovation. Thought Leadership News Insight and Expertise for Individuals, Teams, and Organizations. Exclusive Video Interview Leadership & Change Agility Tips, Methods & Insights 4 Questions with Jane Morgan What’s the most important thing to consider when you start down the road to agility? Intelligence.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

Dispersed teams often have greater diversity than co-located ones which could lead to more creativity and innovation if that diversity is effectively leveraged. They might place greater faith in senior leadership’s ability to overcome significant issues with the project. The first finding seems logical.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Innovation has become a key driver for success and growth. However, many businesses struggle to spark innovation and devise a creative strategy. Successful companies understand that innovation is a critical component of staying relevant and staying ahead of the competition.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

This subtle change signals a seismic shift in mindset: from temporary initiatives to sustainable, evolving solutions. Leadership Role : Leaders should foster environments that encourage thinking in terms of products, not projects. Now, imagine a shift – a simple yet profound one. Why Promote a Product Culture?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

A strategic project is about creating something new and innovative. Its objective is to improve the day-to-day business operations which requires strong leadership and communication skills. Both rely on effective planning, execution and monitoring, and both require strong leadership and clear communication.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. When a team moves away from Scrum, the Scrum Master role often evolves. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter.

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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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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2023

Now, they must discover innovative ways to deliver enhanced value to customers while differentiating themselves from competitors. The key difference lies in the scarcity of resources such as money, talent, and feedback from end-users combined with the pressure from customers and competitors to continuously innovate.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It empowers organisations to prioritise initiatives based on potential impact, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with their missions. It ensures that an organisation’s efforts are efficiently directed towards their most crucial initiatives. Dr. Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. This approach stifles agility and innovation, leading to a feature factory mindset that focuses on executing predefined plans rather than adapting to change. Share successes widely to build a case for further lean initiatives.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

Their leadership style is characterised by focusing on outcomes and business impact rather than just processes. They understand that the goal of any Scrum initiative is to create products or services that not only meet but exceed customer expectations. This customer-centric approach drives most of their strategic decisions.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

Initially, they planned six three-week sprints, followed by a 'safety net' sprint. Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we recognise the challenges posed by practices like special sprints in Agile. Enjoy this video? To address these, we offer Immersion Training that transforms traditional learning.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Experimenter Stance Experimentation promotes innovation and learning. Leading Change within the Organization: Drive organizational change by advocating for innovative product strategies. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and plan strategies to mitigate them effectively.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams. It’s a direct measure of efficiency in the workflow.

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

Definition of the PDCA cycle The initial letters PDCA stand for the four steps in a continuous improvement process (CIP, Kaizen): Plan-Do-Check-Act (Plan-Do-Check-Act). It is therefore rather unsuitable as a proactive innovation management tool, even if innovations can arise as a side effect of the PDCA cycle.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

PMP-certified professionals, such as project managers, program managers, or portfolio managers, are often preferred for leadership roles. Improved Team Performance PMP certification equips project managers with essential leadership and communication skills to foster high-performing project teams.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

They should have experience, leadership skills and certifications that can help differentiate themselves. Strategic Projects A strategic project is new and tends to be innovative, such as a new product or service, though it could also be the opening of a new retail location, factory or branch office for the business.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 30, 2023

Leadership is complicated. It then explores a simpler and more versatile approach that can bring more clarity to the leadership task. It then explores a simpler and more versatile approach that can bring more clarity to the leadership task. Leadership Theory Paradigms There are many ways to think about leadership.

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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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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes. What should we focus on now?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But many digital transformation projects fail because organizations begin these initiatives without a clear idea of what they want to achieve. If you are about to begin working on a transformation initiative, what should you consider? New innovations and ways of thinking. Define your business core values.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you’re a for-profit organization, then the value proposition can be one of the following: product leadership, customer intimacy or operational excellence. It’s more detailed than a strategy map as it shows key strategic goals, initiatives and timelines, highlighting dependencies and potential obstacles.

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