Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s a book about how best to use your attention. The goal of the book is to make all meetings productive and for you to reach the end of the week feeling that your time in meetings was a priority over work that didn’t get done. The book is pragmatic, and acknowledges that it’s unrealistic to simply say ‘cancel all meetings!’

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Practical, Outcome-Based Assignments : Assignments are designed to encourage application and innovation, catering to diverse skills. Here’s how we do it: Incremental Learning Sessions : We offer short, interactive live sessions, ensuring concepts are fully absorbed at a comfortable pace. Just ask!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2022

Books are a great way to learn different techniques and see how others use their skills. Here are my suggestions of the best books on communication in the workplace. Scroll down to the bottom for the full list of books and where to get them. My copy of this book is well-thumbed and it’s a fact-packed, well-researched book.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

Today, flexible approaches and educational programs have empowered senior management to pursue more creative and innovative projects. The path ahead for project management is one of innovation, teamwork, and progress, setting the stage for unparalleled project success. The future is bright. Lets seize the opportunities. Dr. Harold D.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This empowerment fosters accountability, innovation, and a higher level of engagement. Leaders should set a clear vision that aligns with the organization’s goals, whether it's improving customer satisfaction, becoming more responsive to market changes, or fostering innovation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The most successful students also include reading a range of PMI-ACP books in their exam prep, as well as a training course, just as that little bit of extra comfort. It’s also useful to have books to carry around with you for reference when you can’t access your training materials. Alternatively, choose books that fill in your gaps.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

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. A good book for leaders who want to improve.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

These new projects are strategic in nature, such as innovation, research & development, new product development and strategic planning initiatives. Many of the traditional project management processes, tools, and techniques used in operational projects do not apply to strategic or innovation projects. Project Management (PM) 4.0

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

So, should teams always implement methods 100% by-the-book? I also include the same 10 questions from this post at the end of the book and, for each one of them, suggest the quick wins and longer-term actions that most teams can take to see improvements in each area. The answer is usually “no”. Time to make agile work for you!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2022

She’s even written the book on it. You are likely to notice more creativity and innovation, the mood in the room is uplifting. Your book covers all of this. Writing the book gave me a wonderful opportunity to look back on my many projects and savor the moments that were meaningful. Ruth, let’s start at the beginning.

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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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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Schade, dass diese Entwicklung agile Prinzipien untergräbt und den langfristigen Erfolg und die Innovation gefährdet. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Lassen Sie daher uns erörtern, wie und warum dies geschieht und was wir tun können, um die Fesseln der Feature Factory zu sprengen. ?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It has been applied to non-software products that seek to drive forward with innovation and have a level of uncertainty, such as computers, motor vehicles, medical devices, food, clothing, music and more; and it’s also being used in other types of projects that need a more responsive and fast-paced production schedule , such as marketing.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Thought leaders in project management have strong social media followings, are published authors, and are working as leaders for innovative companies and enterprises in the project management industry. Brett also authored the book Project Management for Humans: Helping People Get Things Done, which has a perfect 5-star rating on Amazon.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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.” The book describes how organizations must move from a project-oriented approach to funding and running delivery to a product-oriented one.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

The PMI website defines Power Skills like this: These interpersonal skills include collaborative leadership, communication, an innovative mindset, for-purpose orientation, and empathy. Certification Power Skills PDUs Required PMP 8 PgMP 8 PfMP 8 PMI-PBA 8 PMI-ACP 4 PMI-RMP 4 PMI-SP 4 CAPM 2. What does ‘Power Skills’ mean?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

It’s a process, a mindset and a shift to keep our global economy sustainable, innovative and engaged. My overall impression of conferences, papers, books and social media channels is that there are great women doing great things, and yet we never seem to hear about these achievements.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

These innovators, coaches, and consultants are not just theoriststhey are practitioners making a measurable impact in the Agile and Kanban communities. They drive meaningful change through their books, talks, social platforms, and real-world implementations. is a globally recognized innovator in Agile leadership and management.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

Dispersed teams often have greater diversity than co-located ones which could lead to more creativity and innovation if that diversity is effectively leveraged. 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?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

He is the author of Reinventing Communication by Routledge, a book on how to design, lead and manage high performing projects. You can see Mark’s book, and all the other experts’ books on Amazon here. He is author of 13 best-selling books, including four about project management.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This occurs when teams prioritise rigid adherence to Scrum rules over the core agile principles of flexibility and innovation, undermining the framework's inherent benefits. Still, if it is not really understood, it can lead to a counterproductive trap known as "mechanical Scrum."

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 18, 2020

Creativity is the cornerstone of innovation. Harvard Business School professor Teresa Amabile argues in her book The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work (co-authored with Steven Kramer) that a sense of progress at work makes for more creative team members. Creativity fixes problems.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2025

What I learned from this book is The purpose (goal) of Lean is to get to the shortest sustainable lead time with quality and value. Yet again, I will recommend a book with the same title by Mary and Tom Poppendieck to get a good hold of the subject. And exploring Lean Thinking through a blog article might not be justifiable.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

Here are some of the main tech innovations that have led to an evolution in the way we manage projects. I talk about how to choose, get started and collaborate with technology in my PMI best-selling book, Collaboration Tools for Project Managers. Learn more about making collaboration tools work in my book. Technology.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 29, 2017

Leadership and Management Courses at Harvard University help maximize team productivity, drive breakthrough innovation and secure a competitive edge. If you do join, there is more content, such as books and interviews with experts to further your leadership education. Stanford Leadership and Management Courses.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2018

Lesson 1: Innovative projects cannot thrive when your organization is in turmoil. One of the joys of the books and series are the numerous witty or thought-provoking quotes – especially from some of the main characters. A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone” – Tyrion Lannister. Happily, some achieve both. “A

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It examines system compatibility, required innovations and technical risks. Technical Feasibility Evaluates whether the project can be implemented with the available technology, infrastructure and expertise. Financial Feasibility Analyzes the projects cost estimates , funding sources, return on investment (ROI) and overall profitability.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2025

Sure, we can read books, watch videos, and attend training. And if Surf Camp isn't your thing but you do want to apply these concepts to help your leaders and teams be more adaptive, innovative, and resilient, contact me here to discuss training and/or coaching services.

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Scrum.org

JULY 13, 2020

And more importantly, where developers can learn, innovate and experiment to become better at his craft? In the previous post, I explored how to start a book club. In a previous post, we explored how you can start a book club. But how do you create a culture where this craft is clearly understood? Host a Developer Huddle.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Brain Sensei’s innovative cartoon video training set in feudal Japan is another one of my favourite PMP/CAPM training courses. If you are looking for project management books , or even gifts for colleagues , now is a good time to get them. 25 off Brain Sensei. Grab $25 off with the coupon BlackFriday5 (expires 2 Dec).

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 22, 2019

It’s inherently creative and often innovative. Adopt an innovation culture. There are online courses, self-help books , and well, the list is endless—as should be the commitment. This can help them expand beyond their comfort zone to discover innovative solutions when necessary. That’s where divergent thinking comes in.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

She’s even written the book on it. You are likely to notice more creativity and innovation, the mood in the room is uplifting. Your book covers all of this. Writing the book gave me a wonderful opportunity to look back on my many projects and savour the moments that were meaningful. Ruth, let’s start at the beginning.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

Her book, Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital describes the last 200 or so years in terms of 5 technology revolutions. . Neuman also discusses the role of innovation in the Deployment Phase. I realized this after reading Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden’s book titled Lean UX. Reduction of cost allows use everywhere.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Book quality checks Now you know what project quality measures you are trying to hit, book some quality checks in. Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. The options are: Once (i.e.

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Inloox

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Rarely have I enjoyed reading a book that was recommended to me by a colleague from the IT department with the words: You can learn something from this. While the book primarily focuses on IT and operations, its lessons transcend technical teams and offer universal – and more importantly practical - insights into effective project management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

As a method, it can be traced back to the book by Japanese organizational theorist and management consultant Masaaki Imai, Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success. The Principles of Continuous Improvement While the principles are outlined in Imai’s book, they’re worth repeating.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This technique is from Innovation Games by Luke Hohmann. Start Your Day: This is another great idea from the book Innovation Games. The idea is stakeholders have a limited currency and they need to purchase the requirements that they desire in the Product. I do not use this idea as is for Backlog Ordering.

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