Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leadership Alignment Many organizations underestimate the importance of executive and middle management support for Agile teams. This empowerment fosters accountability, innovation, and a higher level of engagement. Check out the new Illustrated Scrum Myths book by Mary Iqbal. It's not enough to just say, "Yes, let's be Agile".

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2019

Early September a new book will be added to the Professional Scrum Series : Agile Leadership Toolkit - by Peter Koning. Traditional management and leadership practices were developed to manage work, to build the process, and to provide the intelligence for work to be done. Agile leadership is the future.

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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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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

JULY 10, 2022

Power Skills used to be known as Leadership Skills in the Talent Triangle but it was re-badged in 2022 to make it more relevant to the profession. Power Skills is also broader and in many ways more vague than ‘leadership’ but I would argue that’s a good thing for professional development and also for PDUs!

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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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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

. & Judith W Umlas October 23, 2024 THE NEED FOR PROJECT KINDNESS PRACTICES When was the last time you opened a project management textbook that included a section on demonstrating kindness during project management leadership? Have you heard speakers lecturing on project management discussing leadership kindness? Like Judith W.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

And Carole Osterweil has written a book about it. Her book, Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience: A Leader’s Guide to Walking in Fog , was published in early in 2019. What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused.

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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. What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership?

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

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. You can see Mark’s book, and all the other experts’ books on Amazon here.

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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. They might place greater faith in senior leadership’s ability to overcome significant issues with the project. The first finding seems logical.

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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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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. The conventional view of leadership often revolves around authority and power. In my experience, true leadership in Scrum comes from earning respect and providing value. It asks us to rethink how we lead and influence others. Comment below!

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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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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2024

A simple tool we can use to understand our relationship to productivity and expand the possibilities is the creative versus reactive leadership lens. How frequently do you feel pressure to learn about the new trendy [fill in the blank] agile practice, read the books everyone is talking about, and keep getting more certifications?

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

I just finished the last chapter of Susanne Madsen’s piece on The Power of Project Leadership (2nd edition). I closed her exceptional book completely inspired and itching to get a copy in the hands of both LiquidPlanner employees and our customers. This is the way to foster needed efficiency, speed, and innovation!

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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. Product leadership is empowered.

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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. 20% off Leadership PDUs. It’s tricky to find those Leadership PDUs, aligned to the PMI Talent Triangle. On the PDU Podcast page , choose Leadership PDUs from the top menu to see the offer.

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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. A shift to leadership.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 8, 2018

There’s a lot to understand — like planning, scheduling, budgeting and leadership for starters — and it can often feel overwhelming. The key to successful leadership today is influence not authority.” – Kenneth Blanchard. Leadership and management author, Kenneth Blanchard understands that leadership isn’t a one-way street.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 22, 2019

Leadership, if anything, is a creative way to think and engage with people and situations, while guiding and setting an example for others. It’s inherently creative and often innovative. The following are some ways to kickstart divergent thinking for better leadership. Adopt an innovation culture.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

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. A shift to leadership Finally, there’s also more emphasis on leadership.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

A high-performing team refers to a group of multi-talented individuals with specialized expertise and harmonious skills who collaborate, innovate and produce consistent, top-quality results. It’s not rocket science, but it is a more in-depth focus and understanding of leadership and to guide you in the application of these principles.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. Read Anthony Mersino’s excellent book: Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers. What you can do.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

You can see a list of all their books in one place here. 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. Many of them are authors.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Navigating Agile Leadership: The Perils of Rigid Product Ownership From my experience, I've seen that the crux of Agile success lies not in rigid adherence to plans but in a more fluid, vision-driven approach. The quality of work improves, innovation thrives, and the products developed are not just functional but exceptional.

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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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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This understanding forms the foundation upon which you can build your leadership and facilitate effective teamwork. This hands-on experience will not only deepen your understanding of the work but also enable you to identify areas for improvement and innovation. BOOK TODAY for a transformative educational journey. Just ask!

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

A good project management book. the truth is that project management books are a more in-depth way to get inside the minds of the best managers out there. We combed through best-seller lists, spoke with veteran PMs, and read a ton to put together this list of the best project management books for upgrading your career in 2020.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ? Equipped with spreadsheets and performance dashboards, leaders often turn to easily quantifiable metrics like velocity to gauge progress. But what if this managerial focus on velocity is a fata morgana obscuring the path to true agility and value? ?

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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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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

Leadership is critical. This was first codified in the book Leaning into Six Sigma: The Path to Integration of Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma by Barbara Wheat, Chuck Mills and Mike Carnell. It also doesn’t fit well with work that is oriented towards finding innovative new methods and processes. The DMAIC Roadmap. Lean Six Sigma.

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