The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

This post explains what the Strategy Canvas tool is, and how to create a basic Strategy Canvas. Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. What is the Strategy Canvas Tool? The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

Management and Leadership Practices: Agile project management methodology is focused on collaboration, adaptability and flexibility of teams to operate within the agreed project scope and business values. Organizational Culture: The influence of organizational culture and mindset is another key component of your Agile transformation strategy.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. Companies innovate and develop new products. But customers validate those innovations by “voting with their wallets.” They learn from their customers and continually innovate. They define the culture, vision, and strategies. They innovate and create.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

They are the foundation upon which an organization’s culture, core values, and strategy are built. 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. It all depends on what is right for the strategy, brand, and mission of the business.

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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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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 10, 2024

Change management strategies in projects are now an expectation and a relevant skill for the project and non-project professionals alike. How Does Your Change Management Strategy Affect Projects? By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to keep your projects on track amidst constant change? You're not alone.

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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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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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MPUG

MAY 6, 2024

Furthermore, AI doesn’t just stop at identifying risks; it also plays a crucial role in recommending mitigation strategies and risk response actions. By analyzing data from similar past projects and outcomes of various risk response strategies, AI models can suggest the most effective measures for dealing with identified risks.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. These roles involve more responsibility and leadership in managing IT systems, projects, and teams. This post looks at whether there is a typical path to CIO – or what it needs to include.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

However, navigating the intricacies of virtual collaboration requires a unique set of strategies and approaches to ensure seamless communication, productivity, and alignment among all the team members. By implementing these strategies, you can empower your team members to thrive and deliver value to your organization.

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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. One of their duties is to come up with strategies that realize the defined program objectives. Innovation is also important. Others focus solely on specific departments.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 25, 2023

This post examines an interesting strategy implementation model, the OGSM framework – composed of Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures. What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? Hence, it’s a great framework for tying together elements of strategy and implementation.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. Visualize leading projects that deliver tangible enhancements, where each member contributes to the outcomes. What is Continuous Improvement?

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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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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 Savvy PMO fosters organizational agility, cultivates efficiencies, and drives growth strategies. Planview created the Savvy PMO Guide Series to give organizations actionable guidance on how progress PMO leadership.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MAY 8, 2022

It can help you to structure initiatives to solve problems and seize opportunities. This post looks at what the PDCA cycle is, dives into the specifics of the four steps, looks at pros and cons, and enumerates where it can enhance strategy and project management efforts. Strategy and PDCA. What Is the PDCA Cycle?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

As organizations strive for efficiency, productivity, and innovation, project managers must adapt to this new reality. In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

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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). . Figure: Parallel paths of ideas development in Agile Environment .

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Proofhub

MARCH 24, 2023

If you’re an employer, manager, or another leadership figure for employees in your organization, it’s important to take active steps toward creating a culture of respect and appreciation. This article explores six strategies that help foster trust and respect among employees and result in a more positive workplace.

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UPQODE

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For businesses engaging in B2B transactions, the distinction and appeal of your brand are primarily driven by your branding strategy. This underscores the importance of a solid B2B branding strategy for the prosperity of your small business. In this piece, we delve into the subtleties of an effective B2B branding strategy.

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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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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.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While businesses run projects, they also have strategies and objectives that must be met. Business project management is the process by which internal business projects are streamlined and aligned with business strategies and objectives. Businesses aren’t projects but they share many commonalities.

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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). If not, the insights inform the next planning cycle to refine the strategy for better results in the next cycle. What is the PDCA cycle?

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The IIL Blog

MAY 8, 2024

By investing in talent development and creating inclusive workplaces, not only can organizations enhance their performance, mitigate risks, and contribute to positive societal outcomes, they will contribute to fostering creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. It also contributes to a more equitable and sustainable society.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact.

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MPUG

JUNE 12, 2023

Today, we aim to move away from discussing conventional management approaches and tools, instead focusing on strategies to adapt to this new working reality. As leaders, it’s our duty to help our virtual or hybrid teams feel secure, valued, and engaged in their work, enabling them to reach their creative and innovative potential.

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Productivity Land

MAY 30, 2023

To help you navigate the ever-changing landscape, we have compiled six effective strategies to empower you to stay ahead in the corporate world. So, let’s dive in and discover how you can leverage these strategies to stay ahead in the corporate world and achieve your professional goals.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Then it looks at how the framework can be applied in devising strategy, and managing project, programs, and portfolios. The Four Actions Framework, also known as the ERRC framework, is a ‘blue ocean’ strategic management tool introduced in the book “Blue Ocean Strategy” by W. What Is the Four Actions Framework?

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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. This involves creating strategies to help the organisation quickly adapt to market changes, customer needs, and technological advancements. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The need for a business case is that it collects the proposal, outline, strategy and marketing plan in one document and offers a full look at how the project will benefit the organization. Compile the data and present your strategies, goals and options. Marketing strategy. Compare and finalize your approaches. Financial plan.

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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 Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What is a VRIO framework analysis in strategy? Skilled workforce – A highly skilled and motivated workforce can contribute to innovation, quality improvement, and customer service excellence, thereby adding value to the firm’s operations. Unique organizational culture – This shapes how firms operate and innovate.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 14, 2024

For example, projects where the technological dimension (the “how”) takes precedence over the initial raison d’être and intention (the “for what” and the “what”) remain “suspended on the surface”, with no real connection to the field, and ultimately no impact.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

PMP certification equips professionals with the knowledge to identify potential risks and develop effective strategies for risk management, ensuring successful project outcomes. PMP-certified professionals, such as project managers, program managers, or portfolio managers, are often preferred for leadership roles.

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