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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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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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Agile and lean are not the same thing but are closely related. This post looks at the idea of ‘lean agile’ and its application to project management and strategy. What Is Lean Agile Project Management? Apply Lean to Agile Projects. A good approach is to apply lean thinking to your agile process.

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Techno-PM

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The lean portfolio management is a new way to look at the old problem of balancing cost vs. value in product development projects. The use of Lean portfolio management agile has exploded in the last decade as more and more companies have found that it is a powerful tool for structuring their product development processes.

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Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Lean operations are a strategic approach that aims to improve efficiency and profitability in businesses. In this article, we will delve into the concept of lean operations, its principles, and the benefits it can bring to businesses. It requires a commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple: you serve your team. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Let’s jump in.

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Scrum.org

JULY 8, 2019

TL; DR: Agile Leadership. I recently started aggregating my notes, links, and references related to agile leadership to understand better what it — in the context of an agile transition — may look like. Let’s examine some favorite ideas and concepts around agile leadership. Servant Leadership. “A Intent-based Leadership.

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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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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2021

Strategy and implementation: The strategy and implementation section addresses the challenges in the market analysis section and proposes a plan to overcome them. The goal here is to outline concrete strategies for pricing, distribution, marketing, etc. These are three popular business plans for small businesses: The Lean Plan.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 20, 2023

This post has looks at the Hock Principle: what it is, examples in practice, and implications for strategy and project management. Examples of the Hock Principle in Practice The Hock Principle has been used in practice in a variety of ways, particularly in the realm of organizational design and leadership. What Is the Hock Principle?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Susanne Madsen is the author of several books on project management and leadership, including The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. She’s also the director of the London-based Project Leadership Institute, which works to build well-rounded and dynamic project management leaders.

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Planview

JULY 9, 2019

This blog is part of a series on Lean portfolio management for the enterprise. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading: Part 1: What is Lean Portfolio Management? Part 2: Lean Portfolio Management: Lean Budgets and Investment Funding. Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

Leadership in uncertain times requires The goal of staying nimble, responsive, and flexible in these rocky times has become entrenched steadfastly in the minds of the marketing community. Her recent eBook, Lean and Agile Marketing with Kanban, is a detailed guide to applying these tried and true Agile practices to the world of marketing.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Successful IT leaders need to develop and lean into a set of power skills. Lacking essential power skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, influence and directiveness can harm both reputation of the IT leadership team and the stability of IT departments. It’s not the 90’s anymore. Effective Communication.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

It’s not solely about the decisions of executives though, it’s also about great project leaders learning to run fast and lean while developing high performing teams that can deliver value to their organization. These strategies are best executed by high performing teams that can handle a fluctuating work environment.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 8, 2024

IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2019

An executive is a person who owns the strategy or sets the direction of travel or sets justifications for spending. The main consideration is that the person has accountability for strategy and tactics. 21st-century executive leadership . Given that agility is only a means to an end, we need 21st-century executive leadership.

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Planio

MARCH 25, 2024

You can build the best product in the world, but without a solid customer acquisition strategy (and the right team to pull it off), no one will ever use it. 12 customer acquisition channels How to create a winning customer acquisition strategy in 2024 1. Plan and execute your strategy 6. Identify your ideal customer 2.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Anything that has a start and a finish, resulting in a product, is a project and its life cycle requires the oversight and leadership of a project manager. The project manager’s first role is making a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the organization’s overall business strategy.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Leadership is critical.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

By implementing an effective operational excellence strategy, companies can streamline their processes, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth. Key Components of an Operational Excellence Strategy An operational excellence strategy encompasses several key components that are vital for its successful implementation.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Justify investing in technical excellence to the leadership by demonstrating the long-term cost savings and increased speed of future feature development due to a more robust and flexible codebase. Apply Lean Thinking : Map the team’s value stream to identify non-value-adding activities.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This team of e Agile Transformation Coaches will consist of people focused on executive-level understanding and leadership, people that teach team-level technical practices, and everything in between. As such, they have the ability to challenge their partners to produce clarity around the Transformation strategy. Lean/Agile Leader.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Furthermore, what do the wider organization and leadership need to do (or change) in order to leverage and unleash the power of autonomy? In addition to coaching, Jimmy holds courses, writes books and blogs on all things agile and lean such as agile leadership, large scale agile, team dynamics, visualization and facilitation.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 11, 2024

Join us in this article and discover actionable insights and practical strategies that empower you and your team to achieve unparalleled success. Lean focuses on delivering value to the customer through optimizing resources, eliminating unnecessary tasks, and improving the development process. Are you ready to embrace the change?

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But it does mean a balanced strategy that leans on strong retention practices matters. But that’s hardly the only benefit of establishing a strong agency client retention strategy. AdAge cites a perceived lack of strategy as yet another big reason clients decide to stop working with ad agencies.

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Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

SAFe picks up many already familiar elements and concepts from existing methods such as Scrum or Lean Project Management, which makes the transition easier for many companies. Lean Agile Leadership: Managers are the very core of lean agile development and business agility.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Possessing a toolkit that makes complex project management easier to handle and raises the success rate of the project and its leadership is undoubtedly advantageous. These strategies enhance team dynamics and facilitate time and budget management as the project progresses, whether for leading small teams or managing large-scale projects.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2022

Using specific examples and detailed tools, Jeff showed how taking a customer-centric look at product strategy and creating continuously improving plans ensures the teams maintain their agility, customer focus, and ultimately, the success of their product. Hands-on Agile 42: Lean Roadmapping and OKRs with Janna Bastow.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What is a VRIO framework analysis in strategy? They have barriers to entry – a moat – that helps maintain market leadership over time. Management expertise and leadership qualities are critical. VRIO stands for: Value – Value added to products or services from the firm’s resources and capabilities.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 16, 2020

Leadership in uncertain times requires The goal of staying nimble, responsive, and flexible in these rocky times has become entrenched steadfastly in the minds of the marketing community. . User stories. Monica has contributed to several marketing industry resources, including ChiefMarTec, MarketingProfs, and Marketing Insider Group.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

This strategy enables them to take advantage of the benefits of both methods and offset their drawbacks, leading to better project outcomes while minimizing compromises. This not only includes working at the project level but also between projects, programs, and even at the portfolio level, including senior leadership.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Evidence-Based Project Management - a self-paced course that covers which project management strategies, tools and techniques are most effective by analyzing evidence-based research. Agile Software Development - goes over fundamental agile concepts to enhance your software development skills. Related Video.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Experience with Agile/SAFe: You are a Lean Agile Practitioner and already executing agile flavours within your organization. – Lean -Agile Leadership. – Understanding Lean Portfolio. – Creating Strategy. – Lean Agile Architecture. C-Level / Business Owners / Lean Coaches.

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Planview

JANUARY 2, 2020

Challenges arise when senior leadership has yet to adopt an Agile mindset, even if their teams have. Each participant in our roundtable admitted that leadership and organizational culture were the largest obstacles when implementing Agile. Measuring Performance and Success.

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