ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It defines the problem the project aims to solve and the specific goals it seeks to achieve. It examines system compatibility, required innovations and technical risks. It helps determine whether the project is financially sustainable. This includes sustainability factors, ethical concerns, and community impact assessments.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

It can mean different things within various organizations or circumstances, but there is a way to broadly outline this business process improvement methodology and define its beginnings, its, rise, its use and its implementation. To start, let’s define the term Six Sigma. What Is Six Sigma? What Are the Features of Six Sigma?

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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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This approach is new and manufacturers globally are still trying to define standards and even what smart manufacturing even means. It also helps manufacturers deliver more sustainable products, higher product quality and, in so doing, improves customer experience. leads to greater productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 22, 2024

In our experience, executives are typically charged with improving predictability, quality, cost savings, product fit, early ROI, and innovation or some combination. Work with executives to define clear, strategic objectives that Agile practices will help achieve. One of the first steps in creating safety is to align on purpose.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 23, 2025

Innovative product teams might adopt a hybrid approach: using vibe coding for rapid prototyping and initial validation, then refactoring critical components with traditional coding practices once the direction is validated. Vibe coding, emphasizing immediate functionality over long-term sustainability, could create significant future costs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2024

Going live with innovative new solutions? You could also add in sustainability, or anything else that makes sense for your project. Quality is typically constrained by how much money you’ve got — if you can throw money at a solution (and time) you have the opportunity to increase quality.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

It defines the activities of an organization and who is responsible for what. Project governance stands on three pillars that describe the three areas that define it. For this to be effect, those goals must be clear, reachable and sustainable. Now we’ll define each of these more fully. Get started today for free.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2025

Product management has always been about understanding customer needs, fostering innovation, and delivering value efficiently. The integration of AI tools across the product lifecycle presents unprecedented opportunities for increased efficiency, better decision-making, and faster innovation.

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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. Continuous Innovation: From Agile methodologies to change management, these influencers are at the forefront of evolving project delivery practices.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It has been applied to non-software products that seek to drive forward with innovation and have a level of uncertainty, such as computers, motor vehicles, medical devices, food, clothing, music and more; and it’s also being used in other types of projects that need a more responsive and fast-paced production schedule , such as marketing.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

Measure Success – Scrum Master Accountability The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide and for the Scrum Team’s effectiveness. Any outward-facing outcome-based successes can easily go away if people are experiencing low morale, especially for a sustained period of time.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Allowing teams the freedom to self-organize empowers them to take ownership of their work, fostering creativity and innovation. Define Clear Objectives and Priorities Agile leader ensures that the product owner has the right information to make informed decisions about how to maximize the value of the product.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

TL; DR: Psychological Safety as a Competitive Edge Psychological safety isnt about fluffy nicenessit is the foundation of agile teams that innovate, adapt, and deliver. When Amy Edmondson of Harvard first introduced the term, she defined it as a shared belief held by members of a team that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Without well-defined goals, employees may feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to meet performance standards. Encouraging flexible schedules, promoting downtime, and discouraging after-hours communication can create a healthier, more sustainable work environment. Focus on sustainable work habits rather than long hours.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

While this approach organizes efforts within a defined scope and timeframe, it can inadvertently narrow our vision to the finish line rather than the marathon of value creation, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. Now, imagine a shift – a simple yet profound one. Replace 'Project' with 'Product' in your daily interactions.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. She has over 25 years of experience in research, organisational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realisation. Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2024

As we delve into the subject, it's pertinent to note the emphasis placed on defining and visualising our workflow. The genesis of this approach lies in the simple yet profound act of defining our workflow. This clarity is instrumental in creating a stable, predictable system — a cornerstone for sustained excellence and agility.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2025

With Strategy Knotworking, everyone is involved in making sense of their environment, identifying the most pressing challenges, establishing the baseline starting position, developing promising ideas for dealing with their challenges, and defining the first steps for getting started. What are the market circumstances that might influence you?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

A product development effort can significantly benefit from defining the 'why' and 'what' and involving developers in understanding and defining business outcomes. A great product owner ensures that products align with the broader business objectives, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive innovation within the organisation.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. She has over 25 years of experience in research, organisational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realisation.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most exciting outcomes of Scrum being adopted by a team is innovation. Broadly that is described as innovation. Innovation around the team's working practices. Innovation in the product and in the case of the following interview, innovation in the broader context of climate change.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

Is the plan more innovative than functional? This can be considered a subset of integrated project delivery, especially when dealing with the repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability and even small new construction jobs. It’s not enough to have a clear picture of what the structure you’re building looks like.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Each team member’s role is clearly defined, which fosters accountability. This continuous improvement cycle leads to sustained efficiency gains over time, fostering a culture of ongoing enhancement and innovation. This transparency helps build trust and ensures everyone is aware of progress and deadlines.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

The idea has been around for several years: design the teams according to the product requirements and give them autonomy to create the best possible solution from both a value proposition and an organizational sustainability perspective. Innovation that happens from the bottom up tends to be chaotic but smart.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Adopting this learning stance allows organizations to pivot quickly, innovate, and remain competitive and viable. What Is Transformation Strategy? Establishing a learning culture.

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Technical Review Sustainability Agile Influencer 202

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, in our rapidly evolving business landscape, sticking rigidly to traditional Scrum by the book could be a straightjacket stifling innovation, user focus, and adaptability. Enhancing Scrum to consider these elements allows for a more holistic approach to solving customer problems sustainably.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Let's define what it is, and also what is not. Think about something along the lines of: - H1 Business as Usual - H2 Sustaining Innovation - H3 Disruptive Innovation Both Ryan and Sander work as consultants, so we realize that theory and practice are two vastly different things.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Our teams and organizations are defined by the conversations that they can and can’t have. He works with organizations like Google, Nike and Visa to help them frame and sustain productive dialog, deepen their facilitation skills, and coach them through the innovation process. Your primary influence is the environment you create.

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2021 Sustainability Innovation Influencer 203

Scrum.org

JULY 7, 2020

Mel Conway first postulated his thesis in a paper from 1968, stating that: “Any organization that designs a system (defined broadly) will produce a design whose structure is a copy of the organization’s communication structure.” ( Source.). Innovation that happens from the bottom up tends to be chaotic but smart. Brooks’s Law.

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Technical Review Agile Software Review Software Engineering 188

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

THE COMPETING CONSTRAINTS RIBBON For more than 40 years we defined project success using mainly the triple constraints of time, cost and scope. The Say “NO” Ribbon THE INNOVATION RIBBON Innovation is generally regarded as a new way of doing something. profit maximization) Achieving technical superiority (i.e.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2025

Regarding the work environment, I refer to this discomfort, which I define as an uncomfortable state of mind caused by factors that make the current situation no longer acceptable. They are individuals who act as actors who exert their agency to innovate and create sustainable, accepted change in the systems in which they operate (J.M.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Scrum Solution : Scrum distinguishes between accountabilities and responsibilities, providing a flexible framework that allows teams to define how best to fulfill these roles within their unique contexts. This crucial event gathers the whole team to define deliverables for the upcoming Sprint and outline strategies for achieving them.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Finally, the Scrum Master’s encouragement of innovation and continuous improvement within the team ensures ongoing value creation, making these metrics integral to understanding their genuine contribution to the organization. This dual focus ensures the Scrum Master contributes significantly to the team’s overall success and adaptability.

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Scrum.org

MAY 18, 2021

Defining our product(s) and services and how customers will interact with them. Defining our product(s) and services and how stakeholders will interact with them. What does this mean? Developing and influencing product governance and controls to enable professional Scrum. Ordering Product Backlog items.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Last week I was invited to give a lecture at the Free University of Amsterdam at the faculty for Digital Business Innovation. Change needs to be systemic to be sustainable. In most companies, the manager owns some application, system, or other narrowly defined responsibility. Take a look at the following model.

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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This not only leads to cost savings but also frees up teams to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives that drive long-term value. However, digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about creating a culture that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

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