Leading Agile

DECEMBER 3, 2018

What consultant wouldn’t be proud of an 8-fold improvement? Consultants call that sort of thing “low-hanging fruit.” Next step is to bring in outside consultants to implement an “agile framework” of some sort. Structure, Governance, Metrics. It’s the governance of all your work.

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Government Governance PMO Lean 107

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Larger projects are likely to have higher numbers of people with power involved because they tend to attract greater corporate governance and oversight – so the top management likes to know what is going on. Examples of stakeholders with high power are the sponsor, the CEO and the client. Your choice, though.

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Influencer Government Governance Defining 332

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

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. A project board provides oversight and governance for the project. What you need is adequate governance for the project. What is a project board? Call your meetings anything you like.

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Government Governance Risk Management Technical Review 371

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 25, 2024

Unlike having an in-house PMO, PMO as a service has the flexibility to scale up or down to provide the appropriate governance of an organization’s portfolio or program. When an organization hires a PMO as a service it expects expert governance, which is impossible with templates that are always reflecting old data.

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PMO Software Review Government Governance 334

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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2024 Artificial Inteligence Sustainability 2023 158

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Sol Benady is a management consultant, Fintech entrepreneur, and program manager working in the banking sector. He started his career as an auditor in London, trained with E&Y where he qualified as an accountant, and then moved into consulting for retail and investment banking for a wide range of projects and clients.

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Budget 2015 Retail Government 375

The IIL Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Why Governance is Important By Sophie Hussey Picture yourself on a stage in a massive room at a conference at the ExCeL in London, about to take part in a panel discussion about The Post Office scandal and the links to service management. Instead, we will focus on the purpose of service management and why governance is important.

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Technical Review 2024 Government Governance 78

Project-Management.pm

MARCH 14, 2017

The two governance processes should be implemented constantly to keep track of the scope creeps, risks , opportunities, and also safeguard the following resources from running out. To stay within deadline means having a governance process that everyone will adhere to. This part must be decided by you and your senior managers.

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Government Governance Process Controlling 73

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

With Guest Roy Shilling, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon August 14, 2024 Join Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Roy Schilling, an expert in agile transformations and a seasoned consultant. Explore the challenges organizations face during agile transitions, the key elements for success, and the potential pitfalls.

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Agile 2024 Finance Manufacturing 78

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It informs but does not govern the Sprint's content. Whether it's seeking a free consultation or enrolling in one of our upcoming professional Scrum classes , we are here to bolster your Scrum journey. Like and subscribe to our channel: [link] The goal acts as a beacon, guiding the initial assembly of the backlog.

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Government Governance SCRUM Initiating 179

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 20, 2022

To balance it out, here’s another one: Our client was a state government entity on a fixed-price contract project. Over 25 years as a trainer and consultant with the last 17 years specializing in helping organizations to increase the probability of project success. Buy Strategies for Project Sponsorship on Amazon.co.uk.

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Retail Government Governance Consulting 405

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 3, 2021

Larger projects are likely to have higher numbers of people with power involved because they tend to attract greater corporate governance and oversight – so the top management likes to know what is going on. This is a measure of how much immediate attention they demand and how unacceptable a delay in response/action is to the stakeholder.

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Influencer Government Governance Defining 478

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This bid proposal template can be used by construction companies, consulting firms, freelancers, suppliers and vendors, nonprofits and government agencies. This business document basically announces a project and is used across a number of different industries from construction to government projects.

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Construction Software Review Estimate Budget 299

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Ministry of Works, Government of Bahrain. If you are looking for more examples, universities and government departments often publish their goals and mission statements, so start there with your search. Their full vision and mission statement is 265 words and well worth a read if you are looking for inspiration. It’s a big job.

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PMO Technical Review Information Technology Government 368

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

I caught up with Lloyd Skinner, CEO at Greyfly , a consultancy specializing in improving project outcomes through the application of AI tools and experienced professionals, to talk about how AI is changing the way we lead projects. The impacts of artificial intelligence in project management. How it started for Greyfly.

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Artificial Inteligence 2030 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 513

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Here are some different industries that frequently recruit project managers: Construction Government/public sector Healthcare Oil and gas IT Supply chain management Charity work Retail Manufacturing Engineering Human resources. Government jobs typically pay better than working in education. That varies depending on the industry.

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Technical Review PMO Healthcare Retail 406

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Here are some tips on proposing new metrics: Look for reporting gaps and problems including: An internal report that’s rarely consulted by project managers or a legacy of a departed executive that needs revision or replacement. Frequently asked executive questions about the project team performance.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2023

This matrix has four different groups: High Influence High Interest e.g. Sponsor of Your Product High Influence Low Interest e.g. Governance such as Audit Low Influence High Interest e.g. Users Low Influence Low Interest e.g. People who want to know how things are going You will require a different engagement style for each group.

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Influencer Government Governance Consulting 213

Scrum.org

JULY 1, 2024

Question: “And as Enterprise Agile coaches, who may work as consultants, how do we create Agile contracts for ourselves with other coaches, startups or larger firms?” In my experience it is based upon trust, risk management and effective governance. The short answer is “It Depends” – and that is not useful.

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Agile Lean 2024 Government 169

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. Jennifer knows what it takes to rise up in the field of project management, with over 20 years experience in the field and more as a trainer and consultant. Reignite your passion.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Dr. Al Zeitoun Consultant and Trainer, International Institute for Learning In his current role with Siemens DISW, Dr. Zeitoun is responsible for driving the global program management practices, master plan governance, and enable strategy transformation priorities.

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Government Governance Energy Sustainability 78

MPUG

JULY 30, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Rich Murphy’s showcase session, Triskell Software for Enterprise Governance, being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Kyle: Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s MPUG vendor showcase session, Triskell Software for Enterprise Governance.

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Government Governance Software Review Software 52

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2018

Some goes to your governance tiers, your boss, client or sponsor, and some goes to your team and colleagues. You need to inform, consult, cajole, persuade and so much more. Excellent projects often benefit from excellent governance, and I think there is a strong causal link. That communication splits three ways, and not evenly.

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Government Governance Technical Review 2010 416

The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Dr. Al Zeitoun Consultant and Trainer, International Institute for Learning In his current role with Siemens DISW, Dr. Al Zeitoun is responsible for driving the global program management practices, master plan governance, and enable strategy transformation priorities.

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Innovation Artificial Inteligence Energy Information Technology 78

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether you’re consulting with a team, managing a team, or running a large organization, there are building blocks that can be put in place to enable this journey. Define Accountabilities : Define five key accountabilities: business roadmap, technical roadmap, total cost of ownership, production stability, and governance model.

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Technical Review Sustainability Finance Agile 169

Project Accelerator News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Indeed, Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury told the Telegraph that the Government has pledged “not to increase employee national insurance” but refused to confirm that the employer contribution was just as protected. This ensures that appropriate technical governance is applied throughout the project lifecycle.

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Technical Review Project Cost PMO 2024 59

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

It's not always about the individuals or the teams, but rather the system that governs them. Right now, you can request a free consultation with my team or enrol in one of our upcoming professional Scrum classes. Many teams, like yours and mine, grapple with the complexities of delivering modern software.

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Lean Government Governance Consulting 177

MPUG

JULY 30, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Rich Murphy’s showcase session, Triskell Software for Enterprise Governance, being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Kyle: Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s MPUG vendor showcase session, Triskell Software for Enterprise Governance.

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Government Governance Software Review Software 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

For nearly twenty years he has run his own consultancy company which works with both public and private sector organizations. He specializes in organizing and facilitating collaborative planning workshops that create credible plans, generate commitment and build in effective governance.

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Leadership Influencer PMO Risk Management 486

Scrum.org

JUNE 4, 2023

7️⃣ Organizations are addicted to fast food consultancy ?. This is the type of consultancy that feels good in the short term but is actually unhealthy in the long term. Over time, organizations slowly gain weight by adding roles, activities, processes, rules, governance, departments, etc. improve the situation.

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Government Governance Consulting Agile 174

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The following list represents a diverse cross-section of expertise, from seasoned consultants to pioneering academics. She has led projects at some of Canada’s largest technology companies and is the founder of CNS Project Consulting Inc. She is now a Miro expert and an advocate for the power of collaboration in project teams.

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2025 Influencer Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 110

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

Amongst her other consulting commitments, she is one of a handful of Project Academy coaches working with Cranfield University and PA Consulting to support the UK Government’s drive to increase senior project and programme management capability across government. Thanks, Carole! About Carole Osterweil.

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Leadership Consulting Government Governance 252

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Here are some different industries that frequently recruit project managers: Construction Government/public sector Healthcare Oil and gas IT Supply chain management Charity work Retail Manufacturing Engineering Human resources. Government jobs typically pay better than working in education. That varies depending on the industry.

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Technical Review Prince2 PMI Certification 350

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Certified in both project management and business analysis, she provides a broad view to support project governance and processes. Today she provides private consulting to government and private industry clients in addition to writing and presenting on all things project.

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2012 Influencer Government Governance 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 15, 2017

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. Tell us about your career path. Thanks, Amy!

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2007 Government Governance Construction 312

The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

You may choose not to adopt certain aspects; those that you do adopt will continue to mature as you refine your internal processes and governance. The consultancy works with clients to support the growth of their colleagues, drive service excellence and deliver value. Continual improvement is the key. Browse IIL’s ITIL Courses here!

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Public Sector Project Manager Selection In most government agencies, PMs were seen more so as project monitors rather than project managers. The assignment as a government project monitor was seen as an add-on to one’s normal job. Executive sponsorship was merely eyewash for government agencies.

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Aerospace Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Government 147