Tue.Apr 23, 2024

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Is Your Leadership Ready to Pivot from Intuition to Innovation?

Scrum.org

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the shift from intuition-based decision-making to innovation-driven leadership is not just beneficial—it's essential. The framework of Evidence-Based Management (EBM) and the leadership style based on EBM stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering a clear pathway for leaders who wish to navigate the complexities of the modern world with precision and foresight.

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The Importance of Operational Project Management for Businesses

ProjectManager.com

Some projects are done internally within an organization. They don’t directly deliver new products or services to customers, but improve the way an organization does business and that impacts customers. This is called operational project management. To better understand operational project management requires defining what an operational project is, how it differs from strategic projects and what operational project management is.

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Efficient product quality design

Musings on Project Management

I'm borrowing shamelessly from an essay by D. Miessler about efficiency in security design for user products by generalizing to the quality -- in the broadest sense -- of a product.

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Why Mixing Caution with Courage in Tech Pays Off Big Time

Productivity Land

In the tech industry you’ve got to know when to go all in with innovation and when to hold back due to risk. That’s where the genius of strategic alignment in technology portfolios comes into the picture. According to HBR, companies that say yes to this kind of strategic portfolio management saw a 35% boost in projects hitting their targets and business aims.

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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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6 Easy ways to Build a Culture of Team Collaboration at Work

NimbleWork

At work the other day, I had a problem. I chatted to a colleague about it and she suggested I talk to someone she knew who was working on a different project. I called them and (despite not knowing who I was or why I was ringing) they answered and spent 20 minutes sharing ideas with me. This exchange got my project unstuck and was all I needed to stay on track.

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How Large Teams Plan and Collaborate on Tasks?

NimbleWork

If you’ve arrived here, it’s probably because you’ve read lots of advice on collaboration and still have a question: how does it work in large teams? It seems straightforward enough to build a culture of collaboration when your team of six is in the office three days a week and has a chat channel open all the time. But when your team is 60… that’s a different story.

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How to Measure Success in a Scrum Project?

Scrum.org

The question of measuring success in Scrum is commonly asked. How do we measure it without focusing on conventional task completion metrics? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lighting Round, we provide insights on this topic and answer this commonly asked question.

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6 Easy ways to Build a Culture of Collaboration at Work

NimbleWork

At work the other day, I had a problem. I chatted to a colleague about it and she suggested I talk to someone she knew who was working on a different project. I called them and (despite not knowing who I was or why I was ringing) they answered and spent 20 minutes sharing ideas with me. This exchange got my project unstuck and was all I needed to stay on track.

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How Can You Tell if Your Product Owner Is Failing?

Scrum.org

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The Product Owner is accountable for maximising the value by communicating the vision and product goals and creating the right level of transparency of the product backlog to satisfy customer needs. Understanding a Product Owner's effectiveness is crucial for any initiative's success.

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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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Project Management Without Resource Allocation? You really Don’t Want to do it

NimbleWork

Ever felt like a circus performer trying to keep a dozen plates spinning while riding a unicycle blindfolded? That’s project management without resource allocation. Relax, stressed-out hero! This guide will turn you from a juggling klutz to a project-crushing champion. Just think this – You’re a Marketing Agency. You’ve got a client for a new shoe launch who wants the next viral sensation.

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How to Give Feedback: Guiding Team Success

ActiveCollab

Feedback is information provided regarding aspects of one's performance or behavior. It is vital for guiding and improving future performance and fostering individual and collective growth. When effectively delivered, feedback can significantly enhance team performance, boost morale, increase productivity, and encourage a culture of open communication and continuous learning.

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Top Project Management Conferences And Events Of 2024

NimbleWork

Attending conferences presents a prime opportunity to network with fellow professionals in project management, stay abreast of industry innovations, and forge potential partnerships. These events offer invaluable insights into current and emerging trends, alongside wisdom from industry leaders and experts. Check out our curated selection of the top project management conferences for 2024!

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