Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. Requirements also help you cover off other success criteria like quality expectations, sustainability requirements, and more. Tips for developing good project requirements.

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

It's about creating a conducive environment for teams to innovate, collaborate, learn, and grow. Fractal Systems is an Agile consultancy with a difference; we’ve worked with hundreds of managers, leaders and teams, helping them successfully implement Agility in their organisations. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

For the last four years, I’ve published my annual women in project management blog for ProjectManager.com. Even after all that time, women in project management are still a hidden key to our global and economic sustainability. Related: Advice for Women in Project Management. It’s Time to Change the Ratio.

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Wrike

JULY 28, 2023

Career development goals play a vital role in shaping our professional paths and personal growth. In this article, we will explore the importance of career development goals, how they influence personal growth, and provide guidance on setting SMART goals and creating a comprehensive career development plan.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2022

John Kotter’s 8 step Change Management Model is a strong framework that has been used to implement change in many organizations. This post examines the model, its advantages and disadvantages, and its value to strategists and project managers. What Is the John Kotter Change Management Model?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

Growing a new business is full of risk, but knowing where the business is going and how it’s going to get there is a way to mitigate that risk. Related: Free Risk Tracking Template. Continuous growth is difficult, but a strategic plan can help make it more accessible to rally the leadership and resources necessary to support it.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The core responsibilitie of the agile leader is creating the right context for the agile teams so they can thrive and self-manage. In my book ‘Agile Leadership Toolkit’ I dedicate a whole part to this important topic. They also help other teams to grow. It must of course also be rewarded and sustained.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

What would you suggest to the leadership of that organization to help the change effort? Build a strong and diverse change management team to lead the effort. This team should include members from different departments and levels within the organization. Your share price has fallen by 50 %. Make the approach more agile.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Choosing the appropriate tools and techniques to your advantage is essential for professionals working in the dynamic field of project management who must contend with issues like project budget constraints, tight deadlines, and constantly changing requirements.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 16, 2020

From participating in project manager training, through to online personal development efforts, there are numerous ways to improve your skills and deliver greater value as an employee, as long as you know what to work on. It often involves thinking outside the box, taking risks and trying new things. Adaptive Leadership.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

This post digs into this ambitious career objective, the required skills and attributes, strategy and project management as steppingstones to the CEO role, and attractive alternative career objectives. While CEO’s can sometimes have a bad reputation in terms of politics and ethics, most – and the best – really do not.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Time spent on emails = number of emails received x average time to process 1 email The number of emails received is straightforward and often a neglected aspect of email management as people believe they only have control of the outflow of emails and not the inflow. Write “Scan ID speaker sustainable event” instead of “scan”.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In the complex world of project management, the role of a project lead is essential for guiding teams towards success. They act as a liaison between the project team, stakeholders, and upper management. It goes beyond managing tasks and deadlines; it encompasses the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

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Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

For every growing company, there comes a time when you need to add new blood to your product team. Unfortunately, scaling a product team from product/market fit to the demands of hyper-growth isn’t easy. But hire too slowly and you might overload your team with too much work and miss important opportunities for growth.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Whether your team has talent and funding limitations, or you simply aspire to achieve greater productivity, the tactics and technology suggestions offered below can translate to big wins for you, your team, and your company. The temptation to pile work onto our teams is ever-present. It is called strict prioritization.

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nTask

JUNE 25, 2019

Project management often reflects tangible results that managers crave. No matter how dynamic “project management” itself is, some of the changes to the core organization structure can be scary. Kinda’ reminds me of that scene from ‘George of the Jungle’: “Bad guys always fall into poo”. Project Management.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to stay competitive and drive sustainable growth. Investing in their development, providing clear expectations, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation are vital for success.

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Susanne Madsen

JUNE 16, 2019

I recently listened to an interview on PM Podcast with Agata Czopek – a speaker at PMI’s global conference on the topic of inclusive leadership. I listened with great interest as many of her observations are reflected in my own book, The Power of project Leadership. Diversity of thinking is not enough.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Today, Mike Cottmeyer sits down with Andrew to discuss how LeadingAgile is talking about OKRs and KPIs, the impact governance and teaming strategies have on your ability to run them effectively, why your project mentality might be getting in the way, and how you can get started using them in your business. It’s a fun topic.

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International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the past 40-50 years, there has been a great deal of literature published discussing the pros and cons of matrix management as well as step-by-step instructions on how to make it work well. The new methodologies have forced us to revisit the challenges with some established project management practices such as matrix management.

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Lynne Cazaly

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Look beyond leadership perspectives. Being stuck in old ways of working comes about because of old systems, structures, mindsets and fears — masquerading as leadership, compliance and control. I see this so frequently when I speak to senior leadership teams about new ways of working. Consult further.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 9, 2020

OKRs are a goal-setting framework developed by Intel co-founder Andy Grove and implemented at major companies like Google. Ideally, a business constructs a pyramid of OKRs that connects individual goals to team goals and broader company objectives, giving business leaders a more tangible path to success.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 23, 2022

Daily routine of a successful project manager How do you uncover the secrets behind success stories? Project managers’ days are action-packed?—?full And what better way to find out than diving into the lives of successful project managers? It’s crucial for project managers to stay on top of their own tasks.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In 2009, IIL sponsored a global webinar entitled “Value-Driven Project Management”, where we discussed IIL’s predictions on what the future of project management might look like. Over the years, there have been changes in project management practices, some quick and some slow. The reasons are discussed in the following sections.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JULY 4, 2019

In recent years, portfolio management has evolved from an administrative process, in which projects are selected and prioritised, to one of the key ways in which organisations can focus on strategy implementation. Effective Portfolio Management. This fatal decision was due to poor portfolio management.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To best plan and respond to change, first, a clear definition of change management must be understood. What Is Change Management? The term change management refers to the actions, tools and models implemented to manage different types of change either at the project or organizational level.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By efficiently managing inventory, resources, and scheduling, MRP plays a vital role in enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This not only enhances customer satisfaction but also reduces the risk of lost sales due to unavailability of products.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 23, 2022

More often than not in kind of either the IT product development space or IT services space. We like to consider ourselves kind of a full stack consultancy in the sense that you know, obviously, you have to deal with the work surface levels and what the teams are doing but you know, how do you orchestrate teams across dependency boundaries?

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. This can make it difficult to accurately assess whether a candidate is a good fit for your team when asking product owner interview questions.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. This can make it difficult to accurately assess whether a candidate is a good fit for your team when asking product owner interview questions.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Maybe you lost a key member of your project team or were given unrealistic deadlines. The project charter delegates authority to the recovery project manager (RPM), who is typically an individual from outside the project. Establishing initial project team contact. Step 2—Developing the Assessment Plan.

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Wrike

MARCH 4, 2015

So while you want to learn more about project management — either to pick up new skills or sharpen the ones you’ve already developed — you don’t have unlimited hours to read every book on the subject. Which project management books are best for your experience level? 23 Project Management Books for All Levels.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding this mismatch is key to ensuring your team’s talents are used effectively and your business thrives. Continuous investment in employee development (onboarding programs, ongoing training, fostering a learning culture) is vital to prevent mismatches.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

TL; DR: Sprint Anti-Patterns Holding Your Teams Back Welcome to Sprint anti-patterns! This article covers the three Scrum accountabilities (formerly roles) and addresses interferences of stakeholders and IT/line management with this crucial Scrum event. Moreover, I added some food for thought. Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can we or should we change Scrum, or is it a sacrilege to tweak the ‘immutable’ framework to accommodate our teams’ and organizations’ needs? Not so fast; don’t just dismiss augmenting Scrum as leaving the path, contributing to the numerous Scrumbut mutations, giving Scrum a bad name. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2020

During the Industrial Revolution, when traditional management practices were developed, the ebb and flow of niches was a slow and deliberate endeavour, usually driven by a single educated visionary. The change was no longer necessary, and the competition was weak and slow to disrupt markets.

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Pawel Brodzinski

APRIL 30, 2015

Bad news though is that change of behaviors can’t really be mandated either. One specific type of decision I make, or at least strongly influence, is who gets promoted in my team. The basic idea is that within a bigger, overarching culture we can develop and sustain a different culture. Does it mean that we are doomed?

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