Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

They might place greater faith in senior leadership’s ability to overcome significant issues with the project. While I’m in favor of the first two suggestions, there is always a risk with the third of micro-management or overly heavy governance.

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Kiron Bondale

AUGUST 21, 2022

It supports practices such as increased governance oversight and reduced autonomy and flexibility for staff. If we consider how project risk management is covered in many books and courses, it clearly aligns more with the Safety-I mindset than its progressive counterpart. On the other hand, a Safety-II perspective is optimistic.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

First came PRINCE in 1989 as the UK government standard for IT project management. There are other differences: the PMBOK® Guide usefully covers procurement, whereas PRINCE2 assumes you are operating in an environment constrained by a contract, because of its roots in government IT projects. No, not that I’m aware of.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s all the stuff you know to do anyway, because it’s part of what it means to operate in a leadership role in a modern organization, whether you are working on iterative, predictive or hybrid projects. I’ll update the article when more information is available. Domain I: People.

PMI 476

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How organizations are structured, managed, and governed will be increasingly like that of digital natives. That challenge motivated the book “ Project to Product - How to survive and thrive in the age of digital disruption with the flow framework by Mik Kersten.” Product leadership is empowered.

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The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2020

Her latest book What’s Your Catalyst? Ellis – Colin started his career as a project manager in 1997 and worked his way up through program manager and PMO manager to eventually head up large project departments in the private sector and government in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. Stop Playing Games!,

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 15, 2017

Amy’s spoken at a TEDTalk, served in the US Army, and is writing a book. I currently perform IT Project Management for the US Government in Stuttgart, Germany. In my career I have served as an Army Officer on Active Duty, as a contractor in the IT field for the US Government and for the past ten years as a Government Civilian.

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2007 Government Governance Construction 320

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

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. Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. What is a project board?

Government 403

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

At least, the 1950’s were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. I talk about how to choose, get started and collaborate with technology in my PMI best-selling book, Collaboration Tools for Project Managers.

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2008 Leadership Manufacturing PMI 382

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership? Elizabeth is also a prolific author, having published seven books on project and change management. In addition to coaching and training, Susanne is a sought-after speaker, sharing her insights into project leadership and stress management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2018

There’s a hugely successful book that you’ve probably heard of and may have read called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Some goes to your governance tiers, your boss, client or sponsor, and some goes to your team and colleagues. But what you can control is your art in some of the governance roles.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

They drive meaningful change through their books, talks, social platforms, and real-world implementations. Author of influential books like Succeeding with Agile and User Stories Applied, Mike is a sought-after speaker and trainer, with over 7,000 licenses sold for his video courses on Agile topics.

Lean 105

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

How to Create Leadership at Every Level is a leadership book by David Marquet. Each chapter includes a story from below deck and also the leadership lesson that non-naval managers can take from this. ” In the naval academy, Marquet learned that leadership is about controlling people. Turn the Ship Around!:

2012 195

2012 Leadership Controlling Government 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

He managed all the logistics for the project including booking rooms for testing and training, making sure the right delegates showed up to the training, supporting them with claiming expenses, organizing project boards, steering groups and other governance milestones, and generally making everyone’s lives easier.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

At least, the 1950's were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. I talk about how to choose, get started and collaborate with technology in my PMI best-selling book, Collaboration Tools for Project Managers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

For example, in the UK, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority manages projects and shares best practices for UK government projects. In the United States, the Government Accountability Office publishes regular reports into major projects. These are all great sources of examples of projects.

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Retail Government Governance Healthcare 448

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There are peaks and troughs — Peter Taylor, AKA The Lazy Project Manager , talks about this in his book of the same name. However much you tailor and go light on governance, there is still some prioritizing, organizing and compromise with which projects are done and how they get done. Book a call. The work is stressful.

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Risk Management Finance 470

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 24, 2020

How do you balance the need to collaborate with the governance and control that’s required in a project environment? That’s the question answered by Peter Taylor’s new book, The Social Project Manager. Peter, we last spoke about your books a while back when ‘Get Fit With The Lazy Project Manager’ came out.

Government 249

Government Governance PMO 2015 249

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The idea was codified by Masaaki Imai, an organizational theorist and management consultant, over 30 years ago with the publication of this book, Kaizen: the Key to Japan’s Competitive Success. ” In this context, it’s about leadership and knowing what is happening at every level of the organization. That’s where you want to be.

Manufacturing 385

Manufacturing Lean Healthcare Software Review 385

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2020

To ensure that all project requirements and solutions comply with our organisation’s Information Governance processes and other policies. Leadership, motivational, negotiating and influencing skills in a matrix environment. To comply with all IT security and data governance requirements, as laid out in our IT strategy and policies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. A British government agency, the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, licensed it for use in government IT projects back in 1979. It was renamed PRINCE. Directing gets a process of its own.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

You’ll receive broad direction from your leadership team. It’s part of the leadership skills you’ll have to demonstrate in the role. Managing a program should be considered a senior, influential, leadership role. This is an edited extract from my book, Project Manager (BCS Books). Stakeholder Engagement.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 28, 2018

You might use the term Project Board or Governance Committee, or something else that means a similar thing. It’s generally acknowledged that having strong leadership is important for project success, so getting your Project Steering Group set up as soon as you can is a good start. The Governance Framework.

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Government Governance Finance Risk Management 241

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was working for IBM at the time and was able to persuade my account manager to pitch the approach on one of our government projects. We were all set for a big client success and who better than the British Government for good publicity! As it turns out, plenty due to my ill-advised approach. My enthusiasm was about to be tested.

Government 121

Government Governance Process Underperforming Technical Team 121

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. He is the author of Reinventing Communication by Routledge, a book on how to design, lead and manage high performing projects. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Helena Lui.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2018

The first part of my book sets out the four essentials of team leadership, and a great project leader must constantly address each of these and keep them in balance: focus on individuals, build and share a clear plan, foster a true sense of team spirit, and communicate relentlessly – and well. What kind of leadership is this?

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Leadership 2018 Risk Management Government 261

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

Nearly 70% of project professionals thought that team management was crucial, with 62% reporting they felt project control and governance was key. I have a ‘to do’ book, lists of things to do, the bigger/more asterisks, the more important. Literally, it is whatever is on fire today. I have to write things down.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 9, 2019

Also, organizations that embrace the whole digital product view still need help governing the ongoing process. This is where product development books can help. They describe the factors at play and provide ideas for guidance around planning, funding, staffing and governance. Where did all the project managers go? October 2018.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Software Review Lean 2018 113

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

You’ll receive broad direction from your leadership team. It’s part of the leadership skills you’ll have to demonstrate in the role. Managing a program should be considered a senior, influential, leadership role. This is an edited extract from my book, Project Manager (BCS Books). Stakeholder Engagement.

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PMO Technical Review Leadership Risk Management 284

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s all the stuff you know to do anyway, because it’s part of what it means to operate in a leadership role in a modern organization, whether you are working on iterative, predictive or hybrid projects. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

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Kiron Bondale

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

If you liked this article, why not read my book Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice which contains 100 other lessons on project leadership? It’s available on Amazon.com and on Amazon.ca as well as a number of other online book stores).

Risk Management 328

Risk Management PMI Construction Budget 328

The IIL Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Emphasis on Sustainability and ESG Practices The year 2024 underscores an amplified emphasis on sustainability and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into project management. Dr. Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2021

Dr Penny Pullan is recognized for creative collaboration for project professionals, plus Virtual/Hybrid Leadership. She’s the author of Making Workshops Work: Creative collaboration for our time’ (PIP, 2021) and the bestseller Virtual Leadership , a CEO Today Top 5 book for lockdown (Kogan Page, 2016). Transcript. Elizabeth.

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Kiron Bondale

APRIL 24, 2022

If you liked this article, why not read my book Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice which contains 100 other lessons on project leadership? It’s available on Amazon.com and on Amazon.ca as well as a number of other online book stores).

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 16, 2021

In one of my earlier articles , I had proposed the use of behavioral nudges to help improve project governance. If you liked this article, why not pick up my book Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice which contains 100 other lessons on project leadership?

Sustainability 229

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Emphasis on Sustainability and ESG Practices: The year 2024 underscores an amplified emphasis on sustainability and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into project management. Dr Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

The creation of project management forms, guidelines, templates, and checklists accompanied by the waterfall project management methodology placed significantly more emphasis on the tools for project management than on the project management leadership styles or interpersonal skills needed. Directional complexity.

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