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How has project management changed?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I won’t forget presenting at the APM conference in 2008 where I spoke about how the rest of business worked in comparison to how project managers worked, and why we should be embracing technology and social media tools. A shift to leadership. Finally, there’s also more emphasis on leadership. Collaboration tools. Fun times.

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How has project management changed?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I won’t forget presenting at the APM conference in 2008 where I spoke about how the rest of business worked in comparison to how project managers worked, and why we should be embracing technology and social media tools. A shift to leadership Finally, there’s also more emphasis on leadership.

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The Power of Sleeping on It: Why Taking Time Leads to Better Decision-Making

The IIL Blog

Here are a few examples: Business & Leadership: Many failed business decisions were made in haste. View IILs courses on Leadership and Interpersonal Skills here! The Risks of Rushed Decision-Making While some decisions require quick thinking, rushing into major choices without reflection can have serious consequences.

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Re-Defining Refining (Let’s make Backlog Refinement Meetings Engaging and Successful)

Scrum.org

Jochen (Joe) Krebs pioneered Agile Portfolio Management in 2008 and has been active in the agile community for almost two decades. He is the founder and organizer of the local agile user group in New York City since 2008, the host of the Agile FM podcast, a Certified Professional Scrum Trainer and founder of Incrementor.

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What Makes A Good Product Owner?

Scrum.org

This makes the Product Owner clearly a leadership role. But contrary to traditional views on leadership, Product Owners at Spotify facilitate rather than create the vision. Contrary to traditional views on leadership, Product Owners may facilitate rather than create the vision.”. 2008, January). is more effective.

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Project Boards and Project Steering Groups: An Introduction

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Strong leadership in projects is important for success, so getting your project board and/or project steering group set up as soon as you can is a good start. For example, on one project, I had the CFO steering group, and attendees were all SLT (senior leadership team members). Who will get you access to the resources you require?

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Authenticity: How Authentic Leadership Reshapes Organizational Culture in Project Management

The IIL Blog

The era of robotic, detached leadership is fading, and in its place, a more genuine approach is emerging — poised to reshape organizational cultures. Think of a work environment where you and your coworkers feel understood and valued by leadership, and internal values reflect the organizational mission. Core of Authentic Leadership.