Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

For example, removing a data input role and empowering those people to add more analysis and value added actions through upskilling to a more strategic role. This often ends in restructure because execs want to make the organisation lean and change the way people think. Many companies may not be open to this kind of intervention.

Technical Review 397

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Artificial Inteligence 397

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These top 25 influencers for 2025 aren’t just keeping up with the trends—they’re setting them, reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver in today’s fast-paced world. Continuous Innovation: From Agile methodologies to change management, these influencers are at the forefront of evolving project delivery practices.

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Influencer 2025 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

My take is that the Guide deliberately leaves the product discovery process open-ended to encourage POs and teams to find a practice that suits their unique context, thereby promoting innovation, collaboration, and customer-centric decision-making. It allows teams to explore multiple angles and consider diverse perspectives.

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SCRUM Lean 2020 Innovation 172

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This post provides an overview of the VRIO analysis framework, a very useful framework today for both strategists and PM’s. The post then provides specific areas where the framework can be most effectively applied as part of a strategic analysis. What is a VRIO framework analysis in strategy?

Underperforming Technical Team 98

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Manufacturing 98

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

XP, scrum, lean, etc.) The lesson I need to remember is that, whilst experimenting is an integral part of innovation, the most successful programmes are those that recognise the ongoing needs of business-as-usual and balance the tried and tested with the new. Lean in a little more to the opportunities before you. Helena Lui.

2019 312

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 312

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes. . Business/Organizational Agility - The New Business Operating System.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review Software Review Agile Innovation 214

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If the Product Backlog is refined too far out, it can become an example of lean waste. . Your team operates in a highly dynamic environment with competitors who release innovations to the market at least once per quarter. In addition, a Product Backlog that contains PBIs you might never deliver is a form of lean waste.

Lean 213

Lean SCRUM Technical Review Closing 213

Scrum.org

APRIL 2, 2023

By Lavaneesh Gautam , Professional Scrum Trainer I consider successful Stakeholder Engagement as a 4 Step process, which include: Stakeholder Exploration Stakeholder Analysis & Mapping Stakeholder Communication Strategy Inspect & Adapt In this article, I will cover Step 1 — Stakeholder Exploration. “Stakeholder.” What does It Mean?

Finance 209

Finance Innovation PMO Lean 209

LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 9, 2017

There are always common themes that come up at these conferences, but these days it seems that you can’t turn around without getting smacked in the face by Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma has been growing up for quite a while now. Quality is quality, and Lean Six Sigma can push yours higher. Why Lean Six Sigma Now?

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing Lean Transportation Energy 87

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

XP, scrum, lean, etc.) The lesson I need to remember is that, whilst experimenting is an integral part of innovation, the most successful programmes are those that recognise the ongoing needs of business-as-usual and balance the tried and tested with the new. Lean in a little more to the opportunities before you. Helena Lui.

2018 341

2018 Artificial Inteligence Consulting Underperforming Technical Team 341

Henny Portman

JULY 17, 2020

With the book True lean – Your guide to the fundamentals connecting purpose, process and people written by Rudy Gort you get a concise but complete and clear overview of and insight into lean. The first part examines the origin of lean in order to understand the philosophy behind lean. facts over data, analysis, 5x why).

Lean 80

Lean Software Review 2013 Innovation 80

International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Before joining PMI, Mike consulted and managed innovation and technology projects throughout Europe, North and South America for 30+ years. There are many ways to test your understanding and gain feedback as you go, so the final exam should be no surprise.

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PMI Certification Lean Information Technology 110

Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes.

SCRUM 178

SCRUM Technical Review Innovation Leadership 178

International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Courses Browse Courses Live Virtual Learning On-Demand In-Person Professional Certifications Learning Categories Project, Program and Portfolio Management Agile and Scrum Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Business Analysis Business Relationship Management Cybersecurity Information Technology Management Lean Six Sigma Microsoft Project Online Conferences (..)

2024 115

2024 Certification Lean Information Technology 115

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Courses Browse Courses Live Virtual Learning On-Demand In-Person Professional Certifications Learning Categories Project, Program and Portfolio Management Agile and Scrum Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Business Analysis Business Relationship Management Cybersecurity Information Technology Management Lean Six Sigma Microsoft Project Online Conferences (..)

Change Management 105

Change Management Lean Information Technology Certification 105

Planview

APRIL 18, 2019

Customer demands are not static; they change as technology evolves and accelerate the pace of innovation. According to the Gartner piece, Survey Analysis: IT Is Moving Quickly from Projects to Products: About 40 percent of organizations use a product-centric model for software delivery, and that number will double to 80 percent by 2022.

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PMO Lean Finance Agile 106

NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This not only leads to cost savings but also frees up teams to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives that drive long-term value. However, digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about creating a culture that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

Technical Review 80

Technical Review SCRUM Agile Sustainability 80

International Institute for Learning

JULY 13, 2023

However, as project management methodologies expanded to encompass diverse project types, such as those demanding creativity, innovation, and unclear scopes, flexible approaches like Agile and Hybrid emerged. She has over 25 years of experience in research, organizational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realization.

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Artificial Inteligence 2023 Certification Lean 98

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals. Cost-Benefit Analysis A method is used to assess a project’s potential benefits compared to its costs to determine if the project is worth doing. It is also known as the 80-20 rule.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Keep reading for my analysis and reviews of the best PMI-ACP prep books that will help you understand agile methodologies and earn your agile certification. Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products by Jim Highsmith. Lots of things are at the heart of agile methods – it’s a very lean way of going about delivering results).

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PMI Certification Estimate Software Review 195

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

She has over 25 years of experience in research, organizational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realization. Her research created innovative adaptation principles for leaders and delivery teams as well as new knowledge relating to how to best transform organizations operating models to anticipate and create positive futures.

Artificial Inteligence 98

Artificial Inteligence 2023 Certification Lean 98

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In the attempt to fill Scrum’s product discovery void, product delivery organizations regularly turn to other agile frameworks like lean UX, jobs-to-be-done, lean startup, design thinking, design sprint—just to name a few. Financial incentives to innovate : The organization incentivizes new ideas and suggestions monetarily.

Software Review 194

Software Review Cadence Technical Review SCRUM 194

Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Learners also develop an understanding for implementing a Lean Portfolio Management function in their enterprise. Learning Goals of Leading SAFe Course: Understand 5 core competencies of the Lean Enterprise. Learn and apply Lean-Agile Mindset values and principles. Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher. Topics Covered.

Lean 98

Lean Certification Innovation Agile 98

NimbleWork

MAY 29, 2024

It is within this context that two transformative methodologies have emerged as powerful catalysts for organizational transformation – Lean and Agile. Through principles such as continuous improvement (kaizen), respect for people, and optimized workflow, Lean has revolutionized manufacturing and inspired lean thinking across diverse sectors.

Lean 52

Lean Agile Sustainability Infrastructure 52

Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 17, 2025

To meet ever evolving market needs and customer expectations firms are leveraging digital technologies to improve their processes, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation. Data is king! And Its not just project managers! The best in class at this all have one thing in common they have at least one Business Analyst on their team!

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2025 Sustainability Energy Generative AI 52

Agilemania

DECEMBER 6, 2021

SAFe is a knowledge base of proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies for achieving business agility using Lean, Agile, Systems Thinking, and DevOps. It’s when the entire organization uses Lean and agile practices to continually deliver innovative business solutions faster than the competition.

Lean 98

Lean 2011 Cadence Innovation 98

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The TL partners with and works alongside the C-Suite to create innovative and customized solutions to meet the business’ needs. Lean/Agile Leader. Lean/Agile Leadership Practitioner. Outcomes-Driven Innovation. Lean Portfolio Management. Lean/Agile Practitioner. Transformation Lead. Core Competencies.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 118

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Cultural Emphasis on Technical Excellence Over Customer Value : Organizations that place a higher emphasis on technical excellence or innovation for its own sake, rather than focusing on delivering customer value, may inadvertently encourage gold-plating.

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SCRUM ChatGPT Technical Review Development Team Review 226

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Case study analysis of successful agile product management. Exercise (1 hour) Anti-Pattern Identification and Resolution Workshop: Case Study Analysis : Review case studies or real-life scenarios that exhibit common anti-patterns. Activity: Team-building exercise focused on effective communication and trust.

ChatGPT 198

ChatGPT SCRUM Artificial Inteligence Agile 198

International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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2023 85

2023 Certification Lean Information Technology 85

Agilemania

JANUARY 21, 2022

It is a lean-agile principle that advocates maintaining quality is everyone’s responsibility and this helps in avoiding the costs of a recall, rework, and defect fixing as it passes through every value stream. It is part of the Agile Product Delivery competency of the Lean Enterprise. What are the five dimensions of Built-In Quality?

2022 98

2022 Agile Software Review Lean 98

Henny Portman

APRIL 26, 2022

The next chapter The reality of Agility@Scale is more a chapter on lean thinking and principles. Some paragraphs, e.g., stakeholder analysis is discussed in too much detail (this is not different from PPM stakeholder analysis). Important for agile portfolio management but looking at the title I was expecting something different.

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Agile Lean Prince2 Risk Management 116

Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2019

People tend to think you can reduce complexity by doing lots of thinking and analysis. It’s about creating your own knowledge, by gathering, experimenting, and sharing; Lean Change Management (LCM) is applied as a non-linear, feedback-driven model for managing change. Lean Change Management, and Training from the Back of the Room.

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SCRUM Consulting Lean Initiating 179

Project Accelerator News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Its not just systems Business Analysts are game changing in lean times! Now, I understand that adding a BA to your headcount may not feel like a viable option, even though the advantages of doing so are clear and the most one-sided cost/benefit analysis youll probably ever see! project-management-as-a-service/ www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/chief-executive-officer/articles/ceo-survey.html

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Governance Government 2025 52

International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Courses Browse Courses Live Virtual Learning On-Demand In-Person Professional Certifications Learning Categories Project, Program and Portfolio Management Agile and Scrum Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Business Analysis Business Relationship Management Cybersecurity Information Technology Management Lean Six Sigma Microsoft Project Online Conferences (..)

2023 81

2023 Certification Lean Information Technology 81

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

Originating from lean manufacturing principles, VSM's relevance has expanded, becoming a cornerstone in fields such as software development. A primary pitfall many teams encounter during this shift is overlooking the Key Value areas, specifically ' Time to Market ' ( T2M ) and ' Ability to Innovate ' ( A2I ).

SCRUM 172

SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Software Engineering 172

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Facilitating Innovation in a Post COVID-19 World . Find out how to be a catalyst for change (facilitating innovation) and NOT an antagonist (frustrating innovation). Overcoming Executive Inaction – Using The Cost Of Decision Latency To Reverse Analysis Paralysis. Presenters: Keynote. Dr. Joe Perez. Tony Johnson.

2022 98

2022 Underperforming Technical Team PMI Project Life Cycle 98