Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Find her on Twitter.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

The role of the project manager has long been shifting away from someone who can tick off tasks as complete on a Gantt chart and towards a strategic leadership position for effecting change in an organization. Project managers still provide an irreplaceably human combination of leadership, integration of specialists, and ethical behaviour.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy where the leader’s primary focus is on serving and empowering team members within the PMO. Attracting and Developing Talent The Talent Challenge.

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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. It sets the tone for your project workflows, team dynamics, operations and even the tools used to perform the jobs.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. With technological advancements continually shaping work methods, project managers must understand the integration of AI, automation, and emerging tools.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The role of the project manager has long been shifting away from someone who can tick off tasks as complete on a Gantt chart and towards a strategic leadership position for effecting change in an organization. Project managers still provide an irreplaceably human combination of leadership, integration of specialists, and ethical behaviour.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2024

Are Burndown Charts Really Effective in Agile Environments? Agile project management, particularly in the context of software development, has long been seen as a dynamic, flexible approach to handling the complexities and uncertainties of modern projects. Agile projects, by their nature, are adaptive and responsive.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Project managers in 2024 will adopt more forward-thinking strategies, emphasizing scenario planning and agile responses to mitigate unforeseen challenges.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Unfortunately, 77% of organizations say that they lack great leadership. So, it only makes sense that to keep your team together and happy (and avoid project failure ), you need to level up your leadership game. That’s where servant leadership comes in. Jump to a section: What is servant leadership? How is it unique?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

During the last two decades there has been the emergence of a number of software development methods as a response to the inefficiency of existing software development methods in rapidly changing environments (Highsmith, 2004). We can say the Agile methods have well-interpreted the so-called Copernican Revolution in management.

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

Agile has become more than just a buzzword in our complex world. Agility is a mindset, a skillset, a culture, and a driving force behind successful, flexible, and responsive organisations. The Agile Leader's commitment goes beyond mere lip service to the Agile Manifesto. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As a project manager, you will likely find yourself working on one of such projects such as implementing a new CRM system, upgrading to a cloud-based ERP, or developing a new eCommerce platform. Develop a user-friendly system that incorporates effective technologies 3. Develop a SMART project plan 5. Start communication early 4.

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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.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. They also teach and mentor the team in Scrum and other agile practices, ensuring everyone understands why agility is needed in product development and effectively adapting agile ways of working to their context.

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Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

However, it would be prudent to say that some of these companies experience difficulties developing a strong-hold during the transition period. So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? By leveraging the available tools, one can increase staff productivity while still decreasing operational costs.

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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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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

83% of enterprises believe developing leaders at all levels in a company is essential. However, only 5% of businesses have included leadership development. Leadership is a critical success factor for any organization. The most important thing is that leadership is about more than just one person.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They advocate for business agility, promoting agile principles and practices beyond their team, therefore influencing the broader organisational culture. This involves navigating organisational politics and working with stakeholders to foster a more agile and responsive business environment.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 19, 2019

If success goes to those who can innovate the fastest, how do we nurture innovation? To innovate faster than our competitors, we need to maximize our learning potential. It starts with leadership and cascades down to a shared mindset of team members. Developing new products or services is a maze-solving exercise.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the fast-paced world of professional development, traditional classroom settings often fall short in fostering lasting knowledge and skills. By embracing immersive learning, we're not just educating; we're equipping individuals with the tools to apply their knowledge effectively and adapt to ever-changing environments.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

Are Special Sprints in Agile Truly Beneficial? In my journey with Agile, I've often encountered teams embroiled in what I term 'special sprints' – Sprint zeros, refactoring sprints, and bugfix sprints. At first glance, these sprints appear as a savvy adaptation of Agile. Enjoy this video? The result?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Who is an Agile Coach? Though, there is no universal definition of what is an Agile Coach. I want to define, Someone who developed deep expertise to help people, teams, and organisations enable better customer outcomes by focusing on an organisation’s internal and external orientation. My definition of Agile Coaching.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Regardless of whether or not the project team practices agile or waterfall methodologies, acknowledging achievements both big and small can foster a culture of dedication to the team. Public Praise : Use collaborative tools or communication channels to publicly recognize accomplishments.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Complexity, on the other hand, deals with the unpredictable nature of software development. These are not the goal but merely tools to help understand progress. Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we offer Immersion Training that rethinks traditional learning methods. Enjoy this video? NKDAgility can help!

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. Remote work has always been part of the project ecosystem, from off-shoring and near-shoring development and customer services but now even the colleague who lives down the road is likely to be in her home office at least some of the week.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

TL; DR: Self-Management Is self-management an essential building block on an organization’s path to business agility or a nice-to-have cultural twist to, for example, keep teams happy and attract new talent? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 46,000-plus subscribers. ? ? ? ??

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

This is a prime example of successful new product development (NPD). Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. But what is the answer to your long-awaited success?

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

One such industry that has been profoundly impacted by this technology is Product Management and Leadership. With the help of AI, companies are now able to understand their customers better, improve product development cycles, and make informed decisions that are backed by data-driven insights.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Thought leaders in project management have strong social media followings, are published authors, and are working as leaders for innovative companies and enterprises in the project management industry. We took each of these elements into consideration when developing our list of the 18 most influential people in project management.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 7, 2023

Explore a series of carefully curated collections of essential books, newsletters, podcasts, and tools to elevate your agile expertise. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 48,000-plus subscribers. ? ? ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

Especially in quality management as well as in product development, R&D and software development, this method can contribute significantly to the optimization of processes and the improvement of products and services. This includes setting goals, defining success metrics and expected outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

That happens naturally when there is a lot of brainstorming and sharing innovative ideas. These would be great tools to give you an insight into the diverse strengths of the people you work with. However, you’ll find that in cooperatives, and self-organizing agile teams , the role of “leader” is less clearly defined.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 21, 2019

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. This article focuses on actionable tools and approaches. Within agile frameworks, the team retrospective is the primary workshop for planning and evaluating experiments.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2023

Professional Scrum facilitation skills are crucial tools for effective Agile team facilitation, and these skills empower Scrum Masters and team members alike to direct conversations and decision-making processes effectively, thus fostering a high-performing Agile environment.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 22, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part two of this four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see article one that explains leadership for project managers and outlines the five leadership components covered in the series.

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