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The Power of Project Leadership [Book review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In the past I have interviewed Susanne Madsen on the topic of project leadership and her book, The Power of Project Leadership. I expected a book about leadership theory but what I got was a hugely practical guide to actually doing leadership with plenty of stories, examples and exercises. Buy on Amazon.

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Susanne Madsen on Project Leadership [Interview]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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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Storytelling – a key competence for project managers?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Throughout the evening Stephen demonstrated his storytelling prowess and explained how the skill is a key part of project leadership. Testament his leadership was that others were sufficiently motivated to see his work through to completion long after he died (1899). A version of this article first appeared in 2015.

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21st Century Leadership - Prologue

Scrum.org

A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. 21st-century executive leadership, what to stop doing . Cynefin Sense Making (Cognitive Edge, 2019) is 101 for 21st-century executive leadership. Avoiding the bull-whip-effect.

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Complete Collection of Project Management Statistics 2015

Wrike

17% say the leadership of certified Project Managers. Project Management Institute: Pulse of the Profession 2015: Capturing the Value of Project Management 2015. Capterra Project Management User Research Report 2015. The post Complete Collection of Project Management Statistics 2015 appeared first on Blog Wrike.

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Trends in IT Project Management for 2015

Wrike

Here are 4 trends that are shaping the future of IT project management: Trend 1: Greater emphasis on leadership & communications skills. Gone are the days when technical competency was the most important qualification for an IT project manager: leadership and communication skills are increasingly vital.

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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams. Learn more with the following Sources : McChrystal, S.,