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. Buy on Amazon.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project directors are responsible for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. It’s part of their job to be innovative and integrate those solutions to better project outcomes.

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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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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2025

b) Faster innovation and experimentation Flexible Agile methods encourage frequent experimentation. Collaboration: Agile encourages close cooperation between AI teams and business stakeholders, ensuring AI models solve actual business needs. Flexibility enables teams to quickly pivot based on model performance and unexpected insights.

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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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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. He has authored multiple articles on project management and leadership which have been published in major publications. Susanne Madsen.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2024

What Is Innovation Innovation refers to creating, developing, and implementing new ideas, products, services, or methods that bring something different and more effective into use. Innovation is necessary to adapt effectively; it enables us to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The only constant thing is change.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2022

Nowadays, even non-PMP-certified workers are taking on work that closely resembles a traditional projects, and the desire to manage them better is growing every year. The major tops are on project society, business projects, project value and leadership and digitalization. USA; Vancouver, BC, Canada and Chicago, Il., USA in the fall).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Aimed at people doing change management in a leadership role (aren’t we all?), It’s essential reading if you are studying change or organizational leadership. Once that window in your brain has been opened, it will never close. it will help you understand how to adapt an organization in readiness for change.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

They should have experience, leadership skills and certifications that can help differentiate themselves. Strategic Projects A strategic project is new and tends to be innovative, such as a new product or service, though it could also be the opening of a new retail location, factory or branch office for the business.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Why not use innovative tech to support the way you implement the change as well: AI in project management is a growing field so you can test out new ways of working. You will need to work closely with team members and business processes to ensure that the project plan is followed and that the transformation is successful.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

A strategic project is about creating something new and innovative. Its objective is to improve the day-to-day business operations which requires strong leadership and communication skills. However, these two roles are closely related and work together from different perspectives.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

That happens naturally when there is a lot of brainstorming and sharing innovative ideas. When you work as a team, it’s easier to get informal feedback day to day, and to stay more closely connected with the project’s customers. Everyone can build and use leadership skills in a team environment. Lead your area. Lead your tasks.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This flexibility can be particularly valuable in fast-paced or innovative environments where adaptability is key. Project management is a multidisciplinary field that demands a blend of technical expertise, managerial acumen, and leadership skills.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

But it is in a crisis when the true meaning of leadership is defined. Related: Common Leadership Challenges. Another was a team member who had a close personal relative injured in a car accident. We also wanna know our team members, we wanna know who we can call on if we need, like, creative, innovative solutions.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Project Management Life Cycle - a course on how to apply project management tools, processes, and techniques for the successful execution of a project from initiation to closing. Best Practices for Project Management Success - teaches how to create an organizational environment that supports project success.

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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? Although its fine to take the lead initially, this is a good area to demonstrate servant leadership by letting others take the stage as soon as possible (and support them as needed); End the huddle by transitioning into a social activity.

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Inloox

APRIL 12, 2022

What many don't know: Project management encompasses much more than just methods and metrics, in fact key elements of the discipline include leadership skills and collaboration. Over time, the InLoox blog has evolved from a project management blog to a portal for high-quality articles on project management, leadership and productivity.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Scrum Guide doesn’t explicitly call out the role of the Leader but successful implementation of Scrum definitely requires leadership. . The Scrum Guide describes the leadership required by the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers. In this series of blogs, we’ll talk about leadership outside the Scrum Team.

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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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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Close deals with 50 new enterprise customers. Stage 2: Cascading to the Regional Sales Teams Objective: Close Deals with 50 New Enterprise Customers (derived from the Sales Department KR) Key Results: 1. close 30 deals). Increase the average deal size by 15%. Improve the sales conversion rate by 10%.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 28, 2019

The race to acquire top talent across industries further intensifies as the business world becomes more complex and intricate, and unique companies continue to create innovative and ground-breaking products. Related: Top 10 Leadership Traits: Do You Have What It Takes to Lead? Acquiring top talent is just half the battle, however.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In the practice of project management, the focus is often placed on leadership to achieve success; however, leadership – no matter the style – is of little to no effect if the project manager has low EI and fosters psychologically unsafe environments. I was browsing a bookstore and happened upon the book written by Timothy R.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2023

With immersive learning, we close the 'learning loop', ensuring that the knowledge gained is not only retained but effectively put into practice. Outcome-Based Assignments : Assignments linked to each session emphasize practical application and innovation, catering to various skill levels and backgrounds. Just ask!

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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. When you look deeper, you see them struggling to cope with growing technical complexity, coordination costs across teams, and leadership bottlenecks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

By doing that you have created the environment where people who may not have bought into the project and might not have wanted to be there, are going to perk up because the senior person is singing your praises, and they’ll be giving you an opportunity to lead in a way that they might have been closed to before. Then it’s all on you.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Creativity and innovation maximize the value of the solution. Creativity and innovation are necessary for finding a good solution. It is true that Agile methodologies have been most closely associated with software development. Or pick any other new and innovative product. Close dialog Session expired Please log in again.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2019

Step Up to Lead or Support: Like helping others, you should also be open to taking a leadership role when it’s offered or needed. Jennifer closed her project management training video with a few tips to help you act correctly when and if you do get that promotion. And the more people you help, the more likely they will help you.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2021

The most successful Scrum teams are supported by resource managers who function as servant leaders for the team and who work closely with the Scrum Master to remove impediments for the team. Fostering innovation within the Scrum team. The heart of Scrum is a small, cross-functional team focused on the product goal.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The best way to choose a management style is to discover which method closely aligns with who you are as a leader, and then tweak it to fit the context of your working environment. Autocratic management style can also be turned on and off when needed, such as during a crisis or other situation that requires a strict leadership approach.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 21, 2019

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. However, innovation and learning take conscious effort, forward planning and accountability. Close the retrospective  – Here we reflect on the retrospective process and express our appreciations.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2022

We don’t hear the ideas from the team, explore and build upon those ideas, and come to a consensus, which ultimately shuts down creativity and innovation. But, without mistakes and missteps, we can’t learn, grow, and innovate. Keeping this in mind allows us to cultivate creativity and innovation. Conclusion.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

In closing, I'd like to stress that while certifications do have value, they should be viewed in the right context. Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we offer a unique approach to learning agile principles and practices. What are your thoughts on the role of certifications in Agile?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Outcome-Based Assignments: Our assignments are closely linked to each session, focusing on practical application and innovation. Each session is designed to be digestible, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of each concept at a comfortable pace. We offer regional pricing, bulk discounts, and special rates for alumni.

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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.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s not without reason that start-ups perceived as drivers for transformation and innovation in the economy. They are therefore dependent on a close customer relationship in order to be able to tailor solutions directly to the needs of the target group. This leads to a change in the role of leadership.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2020

Constraint 1: Heroic Management & Leadership Approach. What kind of policies are in place to incentivise servant leadership? . Do you do anything to shift left and close this gap? . Does the team have enough space to focus more on quality, innovation and to improve technical excellence? Do the managers do Gemba Walk ?

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