The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2020

It is a collaborative community with six of the brightest minds in Project Management leading discussions and sharing ideas to help you solve your challenges, increase your influence and accelerate your career! She is a passionate keynote speaker, author, and consultant known for her dynamic and engaging presence. Who are the Faculty?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Henry Gantt was an American who worked as a mechanical engineer and management consultant. Later he published Work, Wages and Profits: Their Influence on the Cost of Living (1910), Industrial Leadership (1916) and Organizing for Work (1919). Who Was Henry Gantt? But first, let’s look at the man who brought us the Gantt chart.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I once did a one-off study on business process improvement for a leadership institute and one of the things that were raised when I was interviewing the Marketing team was how much more time they felt they could save if they had their own fax machine instead of having to walk to a communal machine. Workplace design. Decision allocation.

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The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2021

You don’t do my type of work (project management, PMO leadership at a global level, keynote speaking, consultancy and training) without clocking up some pretty impressive airmiles and flight status. Won the PMO Influencer of the Year award. It has, in more than one way, been an astonishing year. And guess what?

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Perhaps these individuals are influencing you through a blog, online videos, online courses, or books. Grab a cup of coffee as I share seven influencers that I follow. From the UK, Susanne Madsen is an internationally recognized project leadership coach, trainer, and consultant. Susanne Madsen. Jennifer Bridges.

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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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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. Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with….

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The buck stops with me but there are very few ways I can influence the direction of travel. Time management, risk management, influencing organizational culture and having a positive impact on the people around you — these are all qualities that hiring managers look for, regardless of job title.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with….

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

AI’s impact on project management is multifaceted, influencing everything from decision-making processes to resource allocation and risk management. About the Authors Dr. Leon Herszon is the Head of IIL Consulting (a division of International Institute for Learning, Inc.), a results-oriented and client-focused consulting firm.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

We need to showcase project management for the welcoming, flexible, accessible, challenging, wonderful world that it is, so we attract the top talent into jobs, and showcase that it’s a role women can excel at.” – Elizabeth Harrin , director, Otobos Consultants Ltd. “I

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It’s a time when leadership aligns on vision, goals, and key priorities. Consulting Partners or Third-Party Technology As projects become more complex, the integration of third-party technologies or consulting expertise can be the deciding factor between success and failure.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2022

In reality, most SMs fall into two categories: The Disempowered - acting as Scribes/secretaries/clerks for their teams - accountable for the Scrum mechanics but not to the team’s effectiveness, definitely not able to coach/influence the ecosystem around the team - because of their abilities/experience and/or how they are perceived/positioned. .

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2021

An Agile Transformation Consultant who wants to lead a successful Transformation is going to need more than a deep understanding of Agile. Rather, it takes a team of consultants performing their duties at multiple levels of the organization. Agile Transformation Consultant: Team Attributes. Experience.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The idea was codified by Masaaki Imai, an organizational theorist and management consultant, over 30 years ago with the publication of this book, Kaizen: the Key to Japan’s Competitive Success. It’s been around in Japan since after World War II, though influenced by quality management ideas from the United States.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Or perhaps they were overloaded with conflicting priorities and influenced by another manager to complete their work first? . In my book The Power of Project Leadership , I explain that every time the global economy goes through a recession, jobs disappear, and workers are expected to deliver more with less.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Align with the Business Need A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK ), the bible for project managers, states that “projects are initiated due to internal business needs or external influences”. Based on the needs analysis, project leadership typically develops a business case and charters a project. Fox, Alyssa.

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

As Scrum.org professionals, we have coached, trained and mentored thousands of Scrum Masters and consulted the organizations they work with, and we’ve consistently encountered similar issues that not only limit Scrum Teams from thriving, but also restrict empiricism from working. This is where the Scrum Master’s leadership can help. .

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. You’ll create project plans and carry them out.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 17, 2024

There is a time and place to take things at face value, but if you’re going to make a decision based on information being shared, please make sure you’re making decisions based in fact and not based on information that could be biased or aiming to influence your decision.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2025

These levers can be treated as practical guidance that will allow you to influence effectively pragmatically. Impacting Vision Need for change There are only two ways to influence human behaviour: you can manipulate or inspire it. Lead by example Leading by example is widely accepted as a foundational principle of leadership.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 9, 2017

April’s theme at ProjectManagement.com where I write a monthly column was “Consulting,” and in this article, I examine the world of Agile Consulting and coaching. Getting Started Personally, I was hesitant to get into agile consulting and coaching. Consultants help clients by working with them to bring meaningful improvements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Strong leadership in projects is important for success, so getting your project board and/or project steering group set up as soon as you can is a good start. For example, on one project, I had the CFO steering group, and attendees were all SLT (senior leadership team members). Who will get you access to the resources you require?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. Safeguarding our emotional and mental health and that of our teams has to be up there as a trend for the forward-thinking leadership team. What you can do.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

A Master’s degree in project management will give you a deep insight into the theory and technical skills required to work in a strategic project leadership role. An MBA is a Master of Business Administration degree: it will give you a rounded view of what it takes to operate in a general leadership role. Pin for later reading.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2018

The Project Management Institute (PMI) ® Talent Triangle ® has addressed the need for project leadership competencies. 3) Leadership. Below is a contrast between project management vs. project leadership competencies. Leadership Technical Competency. Leadership. Use tools such as Power and Influence Grid.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2021

Concentrate on Your Arena of Influence . Instead of becoming frustrated or feeling victimized about the particular situation, you need to focus on ways to influence the circumstance seriously – here lies the importance of your arena of influence. tryScrum is a professional coaching and consulting company. About tryScrum.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2018

servant leadership or the “care and feeding” of others). For example, perhaps a team has clear boundaries for when they must consult the legal department or the security team for specific types of product decisions. This is part of a series of posts about servant leadership to influence change and inspire greatness.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2020

Let’s make it clear, it does not necessarily mean the team would not consult anyone outside of the team to deploy their code to the target environment. Constraint 1: Heroic Management & Leadership Approach. What kind of policies are in place to incentivise servant leadership? . They operate with servant leadership approach. .

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The IIL Blog

JULY 10, 2024

By Sophie Hussey July 10, 2024 You can be a leader without being a manager, as leadership and management are distinct roles. Take the time to grow and learn There are a million and one books out there with advice, research and tips on leadership and what it takes to be a leader. Most people have had a manager who was also a leader.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

AI’s impact on project management is multifaceted, influencing everything from decision-making processes to resource allocation and risk management. Senior Consultant and Facilitator International Institute of Learning Dr. Elissa Farrow is a futurist, author, facilitator, coach, and strategist.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2021

The dotted lines represent the influence of external drivers on the success factor, while the arrows display the relations among success factors. There are broadly three groups that influence successful Agile transformations; Developers, Product Owners & Scrum Masters, and top managers. The H[1–5] tags represent the hypotheses.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The PO needs to build the right leadership style that positively influences the stakeholders and engages (not manages) with them respectfully to optimize the chances of influencing their choices. . Building consensus by doing regular consultation is essential to ensure that the agreed delivery solution. .

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The decision to become a Scrum Master, in my experience, isn't just about a job title; it's about embracing a new dimension of leadership and responsibility. It's not just about facilitating meetings or managing backlogs; it's a leadership role that requires a deep understanding of team dynamics and project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

The best short answer is to appreciate what is within your realm of control and influence in order to create an action plan. That may give you an opportunity of influence outside the unit. Alternatively, you may see the senior management adopting a disrespectful tone and exhibiting poor leadership skills. Work somewhere awesome!

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Consultancies saw the potential for total organization transformation by combining process consulting services like scrum implementation, dev ops, kanban, lean, with technology offerings like work management systems, cloud data, quality engineering, AI, chatbots and more. I knew what I was missing. I was hooked.

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