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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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

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. Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process? The NPD process is a systematic approach to developing and launching new products or services.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

This is a guide to exploring key strategies for growing your project management career throughout the year. Creating a long-term career plan is a strategic process that involves setting goals, identifying milestones, and developing a roadmap to achieve professional success over an extended period.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These offices are enablers to successful delivery of strategy and in many organisations are a rich source of structured and unstructured intelligence. Change Impact Analysis: Understanding the impact of AI on organisations, processes, and people, including changes in portfolio office roles, responsibilities, and workflows.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 26, 2022

Innovation and new ideas are great – but how do you get the word out? This is a challenge, especially for implementing innovation strategies. This post examines a widely held theory about how innovations are absorbed and accepted by people, and the implications for implementing strategy.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Lori Milhaven, Ashley Jorgensen, and Rena Akroush February 28, 2024 Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience packed with vibrant speakers and innovative ideas. This isn’t just another online conference; it’s an energizing expedition into the forefront of leadership and innovation across all levels.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Traditional transformation strategies often hinge on assertiveness and top-down directives. Shifting from a stance of assertive imposition to one of continuous learning is a transformative strategy in itself. What Is Transformation Strategy? But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way? Why a Learning Perspective?

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success, and this is where innovation strategy comes into play. By developing a well-defined approach to innovation, businesses can foster growth, drive customer value, and outperform their competitors. However, establishing an effective innovation strategy is not without its challenges.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 20, 2018

Everyone in business is talking about innovation, but how does one actually innovate? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you practical steps you can take to innovate by using co-creation and project management techniques. In Review – Project Management Best Practices for Innovation and Co-Creation. Co-Creation Steps.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having an effective innovation strategy is crucial for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve and unleash their full potential. Organizations that fail to innovate risk falling behind their competitors and losing their market share.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Innovation has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Many turn to technology and data-driven approaches, but one key driver of innovation often gets overlooked – creativity. Understanding the Role of Creativity in Innovation Creativity is the fuel that powers innovation.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A Scrum Master's accountability, therefore, goes well beyond just managing processes. Emphasising Customer Focus : Besides focusing on the team and processes, the Scrum Master ensures that the end goal of delivering value to the customer is always at the forefront. The Scrum Master works with the team to focus on delivering value.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, it looks at the impact and application of the Buyer Value Equation framework for developing strategy and managing projects. The “Buyer Value Equation” is a concept used in marketing and business strategy to quantify the value proposition that a product or service offers to potential buyers.

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Productivity Land

JULY 19, 2023

Interactive digital concierges utilize artificial intelligence and natural language processing to provide guests instant assistance and recommendations. One of the standout innovations in in-room entertainment is hotel casting. For instance, automated chatbots can address common queries and offer personalized assistance.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Let’s explore the innovative solutions that enhance remote team communication, collaboration, and productivity, acknowledging these tools’ crucial role in fostering efficient workflows. Integrating time tracking with billing and invoicing functionalities streamlines financial processes, enhancing overall project efficiency.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

This is substantiated by the fact that large enterprises are slow to embrace change, and Agile is predominantly driven by a shift in mindset, culture and process of operating at speed. Educate the workforce responsible for adopting changes in their operational processes, culture, team dynamics and expectations.

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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. It represents the ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.

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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

MAY 4, 2023

This time we will discuss how to build an effective stakeholder communication strategy. What Is Stakeholder Communication Strategy A communication strategy is our plan that outlines how we will communicate. Before we build a communication strategy, we need to understand What information do stakeholders need from us?

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

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. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. 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 define the culture, vision, and strategies.

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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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Binfire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Businesses are always looking for new and innovative ways to stand out from their competitors. Here are a few unique ways businesses can incorporate branding into their business strategy: 1. Personalization Personalization is a powerful way to incorporate branding into business strategy.

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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. Suggest process improvements for future projects.”

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2024

The digital revolution, a globalized economy, and a shifting social paradigm demand a leadership approach that is both innovative and grounded in reality. EBL leaders use evidence to guide their strategy, improve organizational performance, and enhance employee engagement. This is where Evidence-Based Leadership (EBL) comes into play.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 13, 2021

The Continuous Innovation Framework (COIN) is designed to help large organizations to successfully and continuously develop, scale, and embed innovations and thus create a continuous Return on Innovation. COIN represents an organization-wide, lightweight, and transparent process to: ?.

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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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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

5 Strategies for Product Backlog refinement. Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights . Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights . The process of grouping the remaining cards into the new list is repeated until the last card in the pile.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

Enhanced Transparency and Accountability: EBM promotes transparency in the decision-making process. By basing decisions on evidence, managers can clearly justify their actions and strategies to stakeholders, including employees, board members, and investors. EBM helps in identifying strategies that offer long-term benefits.

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Wrike

JANUARY 30, 2024

For ambitious companies, the solution lies in process improvement, a method of bettering your processes and aligning them with your business growth strategy. In this article, we will delve into the art of process improvement, which, if done correctly, can take your organization to unprecedented heights.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

MARCH 4, 2024

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Working closely with world-class medical experts, we have created an innovative solution that achieves accuracy and can be tailored to particular medical practices.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. This post explores the factors that influence the choice of a strategy framework, untangles confusion presented by the plethora of strategic frameworks, and shows areas of impact for project managers.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 4, 2023

Does your recruitment strategy boil down to posting a job ad and praying for the perfect candidate to apply? There are many recruiting strategies out there, but post and pray is by far the worst one. In this article, we look at 11 of the best recruitment strategies for 2023. Want some better ideas ? What Should You Do Next?

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Monitor the progress of the above plan and adjust strategies to overcome challenges or deal with new opportunities. 2. Offer Team Training Opportunities Even if you don’t have a process set up to teach the team about prioritizing tasks, offer courses for the same. You’ll be amazed at how it streamlines all your processes.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MAY 8, 2022

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. The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) process or method was developed by William Edwards Deming, one of the prime creators of the quality movement.

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