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. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 7, 2022

And we want to make those habits sustainable. Be the change you want to see. “I think leadership comes from integrity – that you do whatever you ask others to do. Use change management tactics, like having change champions and buddies, to work with others and influence habits. Lead by example.

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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 Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2022

John Kotter’s 8 step Change Management Model is a strong framework that has been used to implement change in many organizations. This post examines the model, its advantages and disadvantages, and its value to strategists and project managers. What Is the John Kotter Change Management Model?

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 16, 2021

After reading an HBR article this week in which the authors provided a number of suggestions on how to sustain newly adopted behaviors in the context of the imminent return to in-person office work, I thought that a nudge-based approach might also help with increasing psychological safety.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

There is a new performance target of sustainability in the 2023 7th edition, which requires having a sustainability management approach in place for the project. Finally, the business case empowers the project manager to recommend the project is stopped if the business benefits won’t be realized.

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Moira Alexander

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Change management, similar to project management, involves people, processes, and tools to effectively help organizations manage all the changes that occur, whether as a result of project initiatives, or other factors that might impact the business. Characteristics of change management.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 25, 2018

social media marketing, product placement, SEO, sustainability, governance). Organizations have to be open to changing the way they do things, and on a regular basis. Which means: The single most challenging task most leaders will ever face is leading their cause or their organization in real change.

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Kiron Bondale

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

While such milestones won’t help them forecast how much longer it might take to reach their ultimate goals, it can provide a leadership team with proof that things are continuing to move in the right direction. Such evidence is critical if there is to be sustained commitment and investment in the transformation. Zero defects.

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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. The extension of self-care is caring for others, also crucial for project management and change management. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Robin Burk.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

And we want to make those habits sustainable. Be the change you want to see. I think leadership comes from integrity – that you do whatever you ask others to do. Use change management tactics, like having change champions and buddies, to work with others and influence habits. How to introduce new habits.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2018

There are also universities and colleges that offer courses in program management, which provide graduates with certification. Program Manager Responsibilities. Experience as a program manager. Knowledge of program management methodologies. Understand performance evaluation and change management.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

I’ve written previously about the importance of adjusting job descriptions and hiring criteria but it is equally important to train functional managers on how to leverage these changes. Pairing functional managers with properly trained HR staff for panel interviews is one way to address this.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Soft skills, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence – whatever you call it, these are crucial and stakeholder management and communication come out top time and time again. Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Let’s jump in. Mark Phillips.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2019

By continuing to use the language of more traditional ways of working, we are sustaining the culture that is associated to it and we must end this now if we want to have a chance to succeed. Using the Kanban change management principles, I propose to start with something along these lines: Start where you are now.

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Productivity Land

MAY 31, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the success of technical teams depends not only on their specialized skills but also on effective leadership. Leadership plays a pivotal role in harnessing the full potential of these teams and propelling them toward success.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 14, 2024

By Olivia LE JEUNE and Jean-Roch HOULLIER Change management can be defined as all the operations carried out within an organization to enable it to adapt to change and environmental evolution. Here’s an insight based on our experience of change management within our projects. So how do you go about it?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

What would you suggest to the leadership of that organization to help the change effort? ChatGPT : “To help the change effort in this scenario, I would suggest the following: Clearly communicate the vision and goals of the change to all stakeholders. Build a strong and diverse change management team to lead the effort.

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PM Times

MARCH 1, 2023

Every organization brings a variety of motivations to its sustainability initiatives. In many cases, there’s a direct tie between sustainability and the for-profit projects a company pursues. Some aim to satisfy regulations, some install them as part of company culture, and some derive brand value from them. In most cases, it’s a mix.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in project portfolio management , process improvement , change leadership , and stakeholder management. Athena currently leads the delivery of organizational priorities through portfolio management frameworks and best practices.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 10, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to keep your projects on track amidst constant change? Change is inevitable in businesses and organizations and requires a strategic approach. Change management strategies in projects are now an expectation and a relevant skill for the project and non-project professionals alike.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These individuals do more than simply adapt to change; they anticipate and shape it, offering insights that resonate across industries and methodologies. What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership?

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Leading Agile

MARCH 28, 2022

Any change that could threaten that is bound to create resistance. From a leadership perspective, you may not even know that people are worried about these things personally. You create a plan for change, and then you expect that’s what will happen. So how do we influence change while supporting the people making the changes?

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Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 28, 2018

” Wouldn’t it be great if there was a red pill that could flip that switch in our heads and turn us into inspiring, empowering, servant-leadership aligned, waste-exterminating leaders? While it is common for staff to pick up bad habits from their managers, the same holds true for positive behaviors. As usual, it depends.

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

An ideal Scrum Master should possess expertise in the Scrum framework as well as complimentary practices, demonstrate servant leadership qualities, and prioritize continuous improvement for the Scrum team. The Scrum Master may escalate to leadership if the conflict becomes unhealthy.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Change management strategies should be employed to engage stakeholders at all levels. Building a culture that embraces continuous improvement and values the PMO’s role in project success is essential for long-term sustainability. This involves presenting a clear vision, benefits, and a roadmap for implementation.

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Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

More than just using kanban boards to track and manage your work, it is a full lifecycle approach for running and improving knowledge-work projects. David and I worked together in the early 2000s on the Agile Project Leadership Network (APLN) board. Change management. Encourage acts of leadership at every level.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Walter Stinnett’s Project Managers are Change Managers webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Project Managers are Change Managers. We’re going to be talking about change management. Welcome everyone.

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Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2018

Step 1: Build A Leadership Coalition. Agile Transformation is going to require changes to every part of the business, and will require support from the top. The Transformation Leadership Team meets to plan forward, assess progress, and adjust as necessary. Step 9: Manage Communication. Sustaining the Changes.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The objective is to maximize value delivery with the shortest sustainable lead time. The principles of Lean and Kanban can guide this process, eliminating waste and delivering value with the shortest sustainable lead time. Organizational preferences and other external considerations often guide the project approach decision.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

The prospect of Ethical AI evolving into a distinct knowledge area within the PMBOK ® Guide is a tangible reflection of its growing significance, likely to be embraced by forthcoming project manager training programs. Dr. Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach. About the Authors Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 28, 2018

Companies are also aware that their competitors will eventually come to market with new products and services that will make some existing products and services obsolete, causing the competitive environment to change. The question, of course, is “How do we manage innovation needs?”. INNOVATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

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iZenBridge

MAY 20, 2021

Practicing servant leadership, inspire, motivate, and influence stakeholders and team members. Plan & manage scope, determine & prioritize requirements, monitor & validate scope. Manage project changes by executing change management strategy based on the project LIfe Cycle.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In a recent blog post, we discussed the various types of Agile Transformation Coaches needed to run a sustainable Transformation. They’ll have to play a broad leadership role, solve problems, build consensus, and navigate the political dynamics of the organization.

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Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

What to expect: Gina Abudi uses her experience with both small businesses and large organizations to write about projects, leadership, people, team building, professional development, and processes. Musings On Project Management. His posts are centered around a single project management topic. Gina Abudi’s Blog. Worth reading.

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Guerrilla Project Management

MARCH 2, 2013

Ricardo Vargas, director of the Project Management Practice Group at the United Nations, on project management at the U.N and the challenges of development and sustainable social change projects. Ricardo Vargas is the director of the Project Management Practice Group at the United Nations (U.N).

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

PRINCE2®, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP®, P3O®, MoP®, Managing Benefits, Change Management, AgileSHIFT, Certified Coach. Dr. Elissa Farrow has extensive experience in strategic organizational change, portfolio, programme, and project management spanning the last 20 years. Futures Review. 12(2):156-168. Dr. Elissa Farrow, .

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