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The Scrum Master Role is Misunderstood

Scrum.org

Try to imagine 1995 through ~2005. The role of the Scrum Master is often misunderstood. Its helpful to consider WHO were the early adopters? What was their interest in Scrum? What did they bring to the role of Scrum Master? It was common they had a well-established career. They had been a manager of teams for many years.

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Project Management and Leadership – can you have one without the other?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Without this, there’s a risk of miscommunications with colleagues, sponsors and the rest of the Project Board. It’s been said that managers work with processes and leaders work with people (The 360 Degree Leader, Maxwell, 2005). Leadership and Project Management together. Managers organize, leaders inspire.

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IT Governance: Definitions, Frameworks and Planning

ProjectManager.com

At its base level, IT governance is one or multiple processes that enable the IT staff to better manage risk and operate at its most efficient to the benefit of the organization on the whole. Assess risks associated with the IT department and mitigate as needed. What is IT Governance? Oversee the performance of IT managers.

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A Quick Guide to User Story Mapping

ProjectManager.com

He literally wrote the book about it, It’s All in How You Slice It , which came out in 2005. For example, if you attach too much detail to the user story then you run the risk of distracting the team. It can create undue risks , such as missing a crucial part of the conversation, as if the signal is lost in the noise.

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Managing Up: How to Manage Your Boss

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Managing up is something people have been talking about for a long time, and it was brought to the attention of a lot of people back in 2005 with the now-classic HBR article on the topic. . “The only way to engage senior stakeholders so they help you when you need them is to start early and build credibility.”

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The Hidden Power of Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety in Project Success

The IIL Blog

Therefore, to be successful, Psychological Safety and psychologically safe spaces must be in place to empower stakeholders to creatively take risks without reprisal; such environments will enable individuals to learn from mistakes made while pursuing project objectives, personal growth and fulfillment. So, what is EI?

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What Comes Next After Scrum?

Scrum.org

Since I first started working with Scrum in 2005, I have wondered what would eventually come along to replace it. The global disruption caused by COVID-19 has further emphasised the need to be able to embrace change whilst managing risk in complex and unpredictable environments.

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