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5 Ways to Demystify the Magic of High-Performing Teams

The IIL Blog

By Mark Cruth Over a decade of working with all kinds of teams, I’ve found the best of the best possess these “team alchemical elements”. Alchemy is the magical process of transforming something ordinary (lead) into something coveted (gold). Interpersonal alchemy is how I like to think of turning an ordinary team into a high-performing team – one that nurtures connection, belonging, trust, speed, and momentum.

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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is all the rage in project management. In fact, kanban has grown so much in popularity, there are now countless project management tools to help people plan and prioritize tasks on kanban boards, which are visual panels with virtual cards that can be moved around by the user to arrange orders of tasks or to-do items. If you’re not familiar with this methodology, there’s a high chance you’re asking yourself “what is kanban” or “what does kanban mean?

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What Makes the Daily Scrum Effective?

Scrum.org

These brief and targeted events are designed to keep the team focused on their goal, ensure transparency on the plans for the day, and quickly highlight any blockers, impediments or challenges. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Daily Scrum events are a powerful way to align team efforts and foster collaboration.

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How to Improve the Warehouse Operations of Your Organization

ProjectManager.com

The better a business’ warehouse operations, the more successful the business is. Warehouse management ensures that stock matches customer demand. Warehouse operations take into account the supply chain and work towards being cost-effective and efficient. To understand effective warehouse operations, you must first be clear on the warehouse operations process and how it plays into the larger warehouse operations management.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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5 Irrtümer über Produkt-Inkremente, die du kennen solltest, damit dein Scrum-Team den Kundenfokus nie verliert

Scrum.org

Über kaum etwas wird so wenig gesprochen wie über das Inkrement. Es dreht sich alles um Sprint-Retrospektiven, Daily Scrums und Sprint-Ziele. Doch bei Scrum geht es letztendlich um das Inkrement. Und obwohl selten darüber gesprochen wird, kursieren viele Irrtümer. Heute möchte ich diese klären, damit du bei deiner Arbeit den Blick für das Wesentliche nicht verlierst: den Kundenfokus.

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The INs-N-OUTs of Quality

MPUG

Introduction One of the principles of quality is that it’s customer oriented. The customer judges a product’s quality by its ability to satisfy his or her problems and needs and by meeting his or her expectations. What this means is that the customer ultimately decides if quality is acceptable. When you hear the word quality, what comes to your mind?

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My successful PfMP Journey: Set the goal and pursue it till the end!

The IIL Blog

By Jennifer Lapin My PfMP journey was not typical. I believe that all my effort and time invested alongside my unique journey of exam preparation were worthwhile and paid off in greater satisfaction and better result achieved at the end. People ask me if it is necessary to take a preparatory course. It is not strictly necessary but based on my experience I strongly recommend taking one to significantly increase your success chances.

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Transforming Project Management – The Collaboration of AI and Agile

PM Times

Executive Summary The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) poses new challenges and opportunities for the world. As we know, AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning and decision making. AI encompasses a range of technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, […] The post Transforming Project Management – The Collaboration of AI and Agile appeared first on

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What is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? A Comprehensive Guide to Process Visualization

NimbleWork

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management technique for process improvement that has its roots in the manufacturing sector. Initially developed as part of the Lean Manufacturing methodology, VSM has since evolved and found application in a wide range of industries, including knowledge work sectors such as IT, software development, marketing, and HR.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Problem-solving for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager facing the relentless pressures of deadlines, unforeseen issues, and changing project scopes? Imagine possessing skills that transform every challenge into an opportunity, enabling you to manage and lead projects efficiently. A problem-solving strategy is your most powerful tool, and it will help define how a project manager supports and leads the way in removing roadblocks.

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Top 10 Things to Know about the PMP Exam Syllabus

Online PM Courses

The Project Management Professional certification is PMI’s top qualification. It has a 180-question exam. So, what will they ask you about?

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Customer Spotlight: Advent Designs Nashville, TN | TeamGantt Blog

TeamGantt

Find out why the good folks at Advent Designs chose TeamGantt and how they use it to manage their design projects.

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