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New Presentations for 2020

The Lazy Project Manager

It has been 10 years since The Lazy Project Manager was published and I have had the pleasure of presenting on this topic in 25 countries so far, but now, at the start of a new year, 2020 no less, I have decided that this will be the last year that I deliver ‘The Lazy Project Manager’ keynote. You can see below the presentation outline.

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Innovation Project Management

International Institute for Learning

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more.

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Presentation: Innovation Accounting in Scrum

Scrum.org

A couple of years ago I blogged on Innovation Accounting in Scrum , and the bringing of empiricism to product ownership. On Tuesday I gave a presentation on this topic to the Agile Northants UK meetup. In this presentation we consider how empiricism ought to underpin any assessment, and at how the discipline of "Innovation Accounting" can challenge predictive value assumptions.

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Incubating Innovation

Leading Answers

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. Yet when searching for an innovative solution, we want all these extra brain circuits engaged.

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People Innovation: A New Vision to Innovate

International Institute for Learning

Nowadays, companies are very conscious that if they want to be competitive, they have to innovate. It is worth quoting a sentence of the father of the Open Innovation concept, Henry Chesbrough: “Most innovation fails. And companies that don’t innovate die” [1]. In a nutshell, we can agree that innovation is all about bringing improvement and efficiency; and affecting the development of a company in a positive manner. By Luigi Morsa, Ph.D. .

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Design Thinking: Human Centered Design for Innovative Problem-Solving

Project Bliss

Design Thinking is a human centered approach to innovative problem-solving. His company works with clients to successfully solve problems using innovation and Design Thinking approaches. Anyone who wants to solve a problem can use Design Thinking to find innovative solutions.

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How Smart Managers Create an Innovation Culture

ProjectManager.com

Another popular word that gets tossed around often is innovation. In many cases, innovation is given the aura of the mythical and the inexplicable. But in my research, I’ve found that, like most things, innovation can be planned with software and encouraged with positive mindsets. Therefore, creating an innovation culture for your organization can be the key difference between an organization that innovates and grows and one that does not. What Is Innovation?

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Review Cycles – The simplest, proven method to innovate faster while reducing risks

Henny Portman

The book Cycles – The simplest, proven method to innovate faster while reducing risks , written by Bryan Cassady with the collaboration of 22 co-authors, offers not only the ‘ why’ and ‘ what’ but also the ‘ how’ of innovation. English Post innovation QRC review

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Lisa Bodell on Simplification and Innovation

International Institute for Learning

As closing keynote speaker at IIL’s Leadership & Innovation 2019 Online Conference , she delivered a powerful message on how complexity is holding most of us back, and what we can do to get back to the work that really matters. The recording of Lisa’s keynote, and all other speaker presentations, are available to watch on demand through June 9. Presentation Metrics – Amount of time saved by eliminating PPTs from internal meetings.

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Innovation in project management: Inspiration from Dubai

Susanne Madsen

I recently spoke at Dubai International Project Management Forum ( DIPMF ) and was struck by the innovative theme of the conference. Already when I prepared for my presentation the organisers said, “Innovation is a big thing down here”, and indeed it is. The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award offers 8 awards with the aim of encouraging and promoting an innovative culture in project management. But apart from my books, how innovative have I really been?

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The Dark Side of Innovation | The Juergen Klinsmann Story

International Institute for Learning

Even those with little empathy noticed how proud Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Chairman of Executive Board of FC Bayern, and Uli Hoeness, president of FC Bayern, were when they presented Juergen Klinsmann as the next coach during a press conference at the Munich Sheraton Hotel in January of 2008.

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How to Present a Project

GanttPRO Project Management

Presenting a project requires studying dozens of sources, from books and lectures to innovative methodologies. How to present a project so that your team members, stakeholders, executives, or clients say […]. The post How to Present a Project first appeared on GanttPRO.

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Efosa Ojomo on Market-Creating Innovation

International Institute for Learning

Efosa Ojomo is Senior Research Fellow and Lead of Global Prosperity Research at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. As a keynote speaker at IIL’s Leadership & Innovation 2019 Online Conference , he shared impactful theories and models that left us thinking about innovation in an entirely different way. The recording of Efosa’s keynote, and all other speaker presentations, are available to watch on demand through June 9.

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Grow a culture of innovation and learning with frequent Developer Huddles

Scrum.org

And more importantly, where developers can learn, innovate and experiment to become better at his craft? Three principles have always been important to me: Every huddle should end with asking everyone present to write down the next step for themselves.

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Book Review: Digital Project Practice - Managing Innovation and Change

Brad Egeland

The title is “Digital Project Practice - Managing Innovation and Change" and it is a collaboration of work from 13 top authors and experts in related fields. This book definitely does a great job of presenting this type of material surrounding digital projects and you'll be left in a better position to deal with challenges of project change. Don't get me wrong it is still a personal and experience-based presentation from each other.

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Employee-Led Innovation (4): IdeaSedCard and Pitching Contest

Inloox

You want to motivate your employees and successfully lead them to be more innovative and creative. The Pitching Contest So-called Pitching Contests are about developing your own ideas and presenting and defending them to a jury in the shortest possible amount of time. In competition with other ideas, your idea needs to be thought out as far as possible and presented in a way that convinces the jury. Innovation Labs and Open Innovation.

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Webinar Recap: How Innovation & Portfolio Management Office Underpins Corporate Success

MPUG

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Tad Haas’ How Innovation & Portfolio Management Office Underpins Corporate Success webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Kyle: Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s MPUG webinar, How Innovation & Portfolio Management Office Underpins Corporate Success. Tad: The conversation today is built off a white paper called Innovation and Portfolio Management Office.

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How to Present a Project

GanttPRO Project Management

Presenting a project requires studying dozens of sources, from books and lectures to innovative methodologies. How to present a project so that your team members, stakeholders, executives, or clients say […]. The post How to Present a Project first appeared on GanttPRO.

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How Contract Manufacturing Teams Keep Up With the Speed of Innovation: Dynamic Project Management

LiquidPlanner

Keeping Up With the Speed of Innovation. What CMs and OEMs need is a project management system that lets them build productive and profitable relationships and keep up with the speed of innovation. Dynamic Project Management presents a better alternative. The post How Contract Manufacturing Teams Keep Up With the Speed of Innovation: Dynamic Project Management appeared first on LiquidPlanner.

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Reduce the Risk – Share the Success

International Institute for Learning

In this regard, the PMBOK® Guide presents a clear methodology for managing risks – from identification, through analysis to monitoring and control. Piney, presented at PMI® Global Congress in 2003 (Ref. [3]), Harold Kerzner “Innovation Project Management”, 2 nd Edition, Wiley 2022.

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Answering 3 Key Automotive Industry 4.0 Questions

Planview

Those changes bring incredible growth and innovation opportunities but can also be a source of uncertainty and turmoil. Several challenges stand in the way of this widespread innovation. Innovation is synonymous with the auto industry. innovation.

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What Did the Pandemic Teach Us About New Product Development?

Planview

The bulk of the webinar is based on a recent research paper— Accelerating innovation: some lessons from the pandemic —published by Dr. Robert Cooper in the Journal of Product Innovation Management. Q&A from Accelerating Innovation: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic.

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Win Copies of The Myths of Innovation [Giveaway]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

When I met Scott Berkun in Texas for the Digital PM Summit last year, he kindly signed two copies of his book, The Myths of Innovation, for me to offer as giveaway prizes. The Myths of Innovation is not about project management, but it is a thought-provoking and excellently researched book about creativity and innovation that will challenge how you think about the next big thing in your company. Today I have a great giveaway for you.

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Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success (REVIEW)

Project Management Hacks

I recently read Shane Snow ‘s book, “Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success.” Snow presents interesting data from U.S. Simplicity: Inside An Innovative Solution To Saving Babies. That’s the case presented by Snow in this case. Ever since I read “Outliers: The Story of Success” by Malcom Gladwell , I have been fascinated with productivity and success.

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Efficient Remote Working with The Best 8 Miro Alternatives

nTask

Whatever your geographical location is, CardBoard ups your business game through its unique and innovative features. Its main focus is to assist in drawing innovative ideas, finding connections between theories, and getting in touch with others.

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How to work a little more creatively

Lynne Cazaly

Deliver your presentation or pitch with a storyboard. Boring presentation? adaptability creative creative process creativity influence innovation presentation sensemaking stories storytelling thinking visual storiesStoryboards are powerful thinking and communication tools in films and advertising. and we can use them too. Just as film creatives map out the proposed scenes of a movie, we can be story boarders too!

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Top 5 Idea Management Software to Stay at the Top of Innovation

nTask

Our mind is almost always filled with innovative ideas, acting upon which can be beneficial for us in the long run. Inspires innovation in all levels of the company be it a fresh employee or a trained professional. You can also convert it into a presentation.

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Employee-Led Innovation (1): Advantages of In-House Idea Development

Inloox

Our latest blog series will focus on idea generation and management and we’ll present you with a number of methods which will help you offer your employees incentives to create innovation because your own employees often have the best ideas and the necessary know-how. What is innovation and creativity? Innovation is often defined as the (complex) new developments associated with technical, social and economic change.

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Recap: International Project Management Day 2018

The IIL Blog

The virtual conference gives attendees the opportunity to watch live content, interact in Q&A sessions right after keynote speakers finish their talks, and select some prerecorded presentations in between the keynotes, even in the weeks after the actual event on 1 November 2018 ( Register Here ). I will highlight takeaways from some of the presentations I have attended so far. KEYNOTE: Innovation Project Management. Creativity and innovation.

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What Skills Will Make You a Top Manager in 2022?

Epicflow Blog

Analytical Thinking and Innovation . In 2022, analytical thinking and innovation will be even more important. Continue being a PM innovator and always look for new management ideas and techniques, as it will give you a considerable advantage. You should also consider watching a presentation for Google Talks where Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky talk about this book: 7.

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Rich Sheridan: Change Begins With You

The IIL Blog

Intro by trugroup.com admin Scott ] “In this interview, Rich Sheridan — founder of Menlo Innovations and author of the new book Chief Joy Officer — shares the trials and tribulations in cultivating and leading a positive work culture in an ever-changing business world. I first met Rich Sheridan when we toured Menlo Innovations as part of a career transformation program I was leading in 2010, called “Shifting Gears.” Originally published at Thetrugroup.com.

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Economic Downturn is Time to Innovate

Wrike

Some experts, including Bill Gates , answer: “ Innovation.” ” Innovation means finding new ways to do business in this harsh situation and learning to think differently. It is said that innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity and not a threat. One of the ways to do it is to improve the efficiency of your operations through innovations in project management. characteristics pushing innovation.

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33 Selected Blogs about Innovation, Project Management and 2.0: Vote for the Best!

Wrike

I’ve assembled a list of blogs that give me substantial food for thought when I write on innovations in project management. Gary Hamel’s Management 2.0 , written by an outstanding management innovator, is a perfect place to find thoughts on how the development of the technologies transform the traditional management discipline. Scott Gavin , the creator of the famous “meet Charlie” presentation, blogs about how Enterprise 2.0 What project management blogs do you read?

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Professional Development Day 2022 – IGNITE!

International Institute for Learning

Presenters: Keynote. Facilitating Innovation in a Post COVID-19 World . Find out how to be a catalyst for change (facilitating innovation) and NOT an antagonist (frustrating innovation).

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33 Selected Blogs Update: 11 More Blogs for Project Management Innovators

Wrike

So in this post, I’d like to add another 11 blogs for project management innovators to my initial collection. I’m Not Actually a Geek is a blog written by Hutch Carpenter, a well-known evangelist of innovation and Enterprise 2.0. This is a not-to-be-missed resource for any innovator, as here you’ll find information on topics like how to accelerate innovation in your company or how to organize innovation management.

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The Portfolio Management Dream: How to Stop it from Becoming a Nightmare!

PM That Works

Beyond that, a lot of people like to look at return on investment, net present value and, and total costs and things like that. So you present it and then they defer decision in the gate because they want more information or they don't understand. To get to the web page of the radio show, click here. To download the mp3 file, click here. To subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, click here. This transcription was completed through an automated service.

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Disruptive Change | Leadership Insights and Tips

International Institute for Learning

Presented by: International Institute for Learning, Inc. Innovation. Also, check out the On-Demand Speakers who will be leading talks and presentations with topics ranging from Leadership, Building Teams, and Change Agility – to Risk Management, Beating Burnout, and more.

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Dr. Harold Kerzner’s Project Management Predictions for 2020

International Institute for Learning

Strategic projects (such as those involving innovation, R&D and entrepreneurship) may require different skills, a greater understanding of risk management (especially business risk management), and the use business metrics in addition to the traditional time, cost and scope metrics.

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Leadership Today Means Leading with Human Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

International Institute for Learning

We currently find ourselves embroiled within a multilayered situation in which the excitement of innovation has taken precedence over responsible leadership. Monica Lopez is a Presenter in this year’s Leadership & Innovation 2023 Online Conference going live tomorrow!

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Women in Project Management: Rachel Mata

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The innovation that your work as a project manager can bring to life. Still, I think it has been improving enormously since it first presented itself as a challenge. Never stop innovating. Innovative projects are constantly happening.

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