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Can Scrum Leadership Thrive Without Authority?

Scrum.org

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. The conventional view of leadership often revolves around authority and power. Enjoy this video? In my experience, true leadership in Scrum comes from earning respect and providing value. It asks us to rethink how we lead and influence others.

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Virtual Leadership [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

That’s why I was keen to read Virtual Leadership by Dr Penny Pullan. What Is Virtual Leadership ? The third concept defined pretty early on is virtual leadership , which you’d expect, what with it being the title of the book and all. I work in a virtual team. A virtual team, then, is any team that works like that.

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How to Earn Leadership PDUs for PMP Renewal in 2020

Rebel’s Guide to PM

If you are like many Project Management Professional ( PMP )® certification holders, you might be finding it hard to source enough quality learning materials for your Leadership PDUs. In this article we’ll look at what Leadership PDUs are and how many you need, and what activities count towards your PDU total in the Leadership category.

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From Traditional Management to Agile Leadership

Scrum.org

In the heart of Poland, where history intertwines with modernity, I've often reflected on the distinctions between traditional management and agile leadership. Enjoy this video? Enter agile leadership. Agile leadership is about harnessing human ingenuity. Like and subscribe to our channel: [link] !

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Leadership KPIs

ProjectManager.com

Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to set up leadership key performance indicators (KPIs) to do just that. In Review – Leadership KPIs. Signs of Successful Leadership. Two of the main signs that your leadership skills are having positive results are: A culture of achievement and performance.

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Scrum's Role in Leadership Decisions: A Clarification

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Navigating the world of Scrum, I've often encountered a recurring question: How does Scrum assist leadership teams in selecting the most valuable work? That responsibility, my friends, rests with the leadership. Enjoy this video? The answer might surprise some: it doesn't. Scrum, in its essence, is a framework.

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Leadership Challenges

ProjectManager.com

Scores of people talk about leadership and its benefits, but few mention the obstacles that leaders face. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, discusses common leadership challenges, what the role looks like to the team and the larger organization, and how one must constantly adjust in order to succeed. In Review – Leadership Challenges.