Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 10, 2019

No process is perfect immediately. Process optimization methods can help guide those tweaks and improvements. But if these workers have some glaring inefficiencies in their process, then the rest of your facility can be entirely thrown off course. What is a Process Optimization? Process Optimization Methods.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Transformational leadership is a creative style of leadership that focuses on a continued push towards growth and a rejection of complacency. While most great leaders are naturally charismatic, you don’t have to have been born with transformational leadership qualities to develop them. What Is Transformational Leadership?

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Inloox

JULY 11, 2022

The transitions are fluid, and the optimal leadership behavior can vary greatly depending on the industry, project or corporate objective. In everyday life of a company, therefore, leadership cannot be categorized so easily. Such a situation may arise if the project plan turns out to be faulty during implementation.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Whether you need to define communication objectives, or identify stakeholders and channels, you can use this communication plan template to schedule project communications and establish a feedback loop that keeps everyone up to date. Download The Free Communications Plan Template: Why You Need a Communication Plan Template.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2018

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. In project management there are five phases: initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing. Phases of Project Management. Monitor and Control.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2019

First you need to define a workflow process. What Is a Workflow Process? Workflow is the definition, execution and automation of business processes: where tasks, information and documents are passed from one person to another for action according to a set of procedural rules. This will help you determine your workflow process.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

By Shana Serrano Introduction: In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, effective leadership stands as a cornerstone of organizational success. Key Findings: The study uncovered core thematic categories, including problem-solving, interpersonal skills, leadership and management, and organizational culture.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

Have you been asked to pull together a strategy planning meeting agenda? And you’re wondering what other people do in their strategic planning sessions… I’ve been there! In this article, I’ll explain what a strategic planning meeting can cover and share a sample agenda you can customize for your strategy sessions.

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Proofhub

JUNE 12, 2023

Exceptional project leadership is the key that empowers leaders and managers to navigate challenges, ignite creativity, and achieve remarkable project success! In the realm of project management, the ability to master the art of exceptional project leadership is like possessing a superpower. Here are some of the key benefits: 1.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

Making it more challenging are the agile leadership myths out there that can get in the way of being effective. In this article, we’ll look at three common agile leadership myths and how to move past them. . One of the most stubborn myths about agile leadership is that there’s no manager in Scrum. It’s not an easy job.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

That’s right, process. If you have a project communication plan , like our free template, then you have a way to get information out to those who need it, in a way that is understandable and actionable. The Importance of a Communication Plan. Planning is a way to communicate your path through time to complete a series of tasks.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL; DR: Adherence to Legacy Systems, Processes, and Practices Administrative overreach and micromanagement in Scrum mainly arise from clinging to legacy systems and traditional (management) practices, leading to rigidity and misapplication of Agile principles. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Boards are often actively involved in the succession planning process for leadership positions, helping to cue up the best candidates for key leadership roles. They can also plan for the future by creating leadership development programs incorporating effective risk management lessons.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Project success, specifically on a team level, happens after you put a solid operational plan in place. Without an operational plan, team members can lose sight of their tasks, budgets can skyrocket and pandemonium can ensue. What is Operational Planning? What Are the Benefits of Operational Planning?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You’ve made the product or developed a great service, now you need to create a marketing plan. Your marketing plan defines the strategies that your organization will use to reach target customers, outperform competitors and position your brand. Basically, it’s taking a marketing plan and executing it. What Is a Marketing Plan?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2021

These changes mean that small businesses need a structured plan to navigate their growth while staying on track to achieve long-term goals and objectives. This is where a small business plan comes in. Creating a thorough business plan that outlines a small business can seem like daunting work. Click to learn more!

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Is leadership good and management bad? In Review – Leadership vs. Management, What’s the Difference? There are many who stand on one side or the other of the great divide between leadership and management, demonizing one and praising the other. Leadership. What is leadership? 10 Leadership Skills.

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nTask

JUNE 17, 2021

Leadership in any way of life is the most crucial aspect of keeping yourself and everyone around you on course. Be that self-leadership or leading a team, you should always be equipped with the knowledge and courage, to ensure that you and everyone around you are not aimlessly sailing in the unknown ocean. Transformational.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyone has an opinion, and many writers and publications post frequently about what makes a great leader, the qualities of leadership and so on. But leadership is the x-factor in managing a successful project , and unlike planning, monitoring and reporting, it’s less easily defined. Think of it as a crash course in leadership.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

That’s why smart businesses plan for the future as best they can through strategic planning. By planning strategically for the future, a business can anticipate potential unknowns and embark on a journey where they’re most likely to achieve their goals. What Is a Strategic Plan? Which Businesses Need Strategic Planning?

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Wrike

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the business world, organizations must come up with strategic planning processes that enable them to set ambitious goals, align their resources, and drive continuous improvement. Enter Hoshin Planning, a comprehensive management system that provides a structured framework for strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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Inloox

JULY 11, 2022

If we look at Germany, specifically at the DAX companies, we see a different picture: CEOs tend to favor a transactional leadership style. In the following, we will show you the specific aspects in which the aforementioned leadership styles differ. Ultimately, the focus is on a clear plan, structures and order.

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Project Accelerator News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

If an organization achieves its aims through the process of project management, it can see marked changes in employee productivity. A good project management process affects the overall productivity of the organization as well as helping in reaching an optimized balance in costs. What are the strengths that define his or her skills?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project Planning Project planning is organizing tasks, the resources needed to complete them, costs and schedules to deliver a product or service by the deadline. Project planning is the second stage in project management, after initiation and before execution, monitoring and controlling and closing.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

That doesn’t happen without an organizational strategy to plan for the organization’s long-term success. Organizational strategy is the long-term planning a company does to achieve some goal in the future. It’s not only communicative but helps management develop strategic plans so the company can accomplish its goals.

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NimbleWork

MAY 1, 2024

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management technique for process improvement that has its roots in the manufacturing sector. Value stream mapping can typically be used to improve any process where there are repeatable steps. Process symbols evolved to represent the various stages of a project or task.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. We’ll go over that and link to free project management templates that can help you in this process. Project strategy is made up of your plan and the tools that are used to complete the project. What Is Project Strategy?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The same goes for an implementation plan. So what is an implementation plan, how do you make one, and how do you execute it successfully? What Is an Implementation Plan? What Are the Benefits of an Implementation Plan? The implementation plan plays a large role in the success of your overall strategic plan.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 1, 2024

In fact, kanban has grown so much in popularity, there are now countless project management tools to help people plan and prioritize tasks on kanban boards, which are visual panels with virtual cards that can be moved around by the user to arrange orders of tasks or to-do items. Kanban is all the rage in project management.

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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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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Do you have a plan for Valentine’s Day? Speaking of planning, how about your project plans? A good project team becomes even better and more tightly knit when you deploy effective methodology to plan, prioritize and perform to expectations set. The solution and path to true love can be found by planning effectively.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? A recent APM report, Project Leadership; skills, behaviours, knowledge and values , explored this question. . The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused. Carole, let’s start at the beginning.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You identify them, record them, monitor them and plan for them: risks are an inherent part of every project. Some risks are bound to become problem areas—like executing a project over the holidays and having to plan the project timeline around them. Elements of a Risk Management Plan. Plan Your Risk Response.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2024

The balanced scorecard measures four aspects of a business or organization: finance, customers, business processes and learning and growth. Once you’ve made a balanced scorecard, you’ll need project management software to fulfill the strategic goals and the plan to get you there. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Planio

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. Jump to a section: What is annual planning? What’s the purpose of an annual plan for products? What is annual planning?

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Stakeholder management is a set of processes and tools where you identify, understand, and engage with your stakeholders, to manage their expectations, needs and feelings. We will also look into how you can develop a stakeholder management plan by following several simple steps. Interact with stakeholders following your plan.

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