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The Maturing Project Sponsorship

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr.Harold Kerzner In “ The Connected Future Business Culture: The Maturing Project Sponsorship ”, a paper published by Dr. Harold Kerzner and Dr. Al Zeitoun in the PM World Journal , Vol. XI, Issue I, January, we dive into the importance of this critical role that enables strategic excellence, namely the champion and/or sponsor for strategic transformation initiatives.

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How to Conduct a Change Readiness Assessment (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

The adage says nothing is constant but change. It might be a cliche, but those who ignore it are doomed to learn a lesson the hard way. When managing projects, change management helps to avoid its negative effects, and a change readiness assessment is one of the ways how it does this. Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes.

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4 Steps to Supercharge Scrum Master Impact

Scrum.org

The Scrum Master role carries significant weight – you're accountable for the Scrum Team's effectiveness. That responsibility can be daunting, leading some Scrum Masters to try tackling everything simultaneously (leading to burnout), while others prioritize what feels most comfortable (producing low impact). But there's a better way! Try these steps for a simple approach to focus your efforts and maximize your impact. 1.

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Inside Stories Episode 2: Al Zeitoun’s insights on Organizational Strategy and Innovation

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Leon Herszon Join Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Dr. Al Zeitoun, Global Leader and author in Strategy Execution, Operational Excellence, Organizational Development, Sustainable Transformations, and Program Management. Explore insights on organizational strategy, innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and effective program management in one of the largest global multi-industry companies.

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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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Scrum-Master-Community: 3 kreative Methoden zur Rettung deiner Community-of-Practice

Scrum.org

Willst du schnell gehen, gehe allein. Willst du weit gehen, gehe gemeinsam. So oder so ähnlich lautet ein bekanntes Sprichwort. Ich denke, wenn wir Veränderungen in Unternehmen vorantreiben wollen, steckt viel Wahres in dieser Aussage. Deshalb habe ich mich immer nach Gleichgesinnten im Unternehmen umgesehen. Uns Scrum Master vereint ein gemeinsames Ziel und wir sind meistens den gleichen Umständen ausgesetzt.

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Overwhelmed By Heavyweight Project Methodologies?

Alan Parker Blog

Project management methodologies can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth with a blindfold on. They often aren't written well, and generally jump all over the shop rather than explaining things sequentially and logically. Each version they release just complicates things more as they try to self-justify their existance and completeness. They also have A LOT of words.

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Evaluating Project Portfolio Management Software: A Step-by-Step Guide

Celoxis

Explore top project portfolio management software in our guide. Optimize projects, enhance decisions, and align with strategic goals using the best PPM tools.

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What are Heads of Terms? …aka Heads of Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, Term-sheet

Online PM Courses

In this video, I answer the question, What are Heads of Terms? or Heads of Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, or Term-sheet? The post What are Heads of Terms? …aka Heads of Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, Term-sheet appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Project Management: 10-Year Retrospective

Velociteach

I authored my first project management article 10 years ago. A mentor recommended I start writing to launch my transition from managing project organizations to teaching. Writing those early articles was challenging. Reducing complex ideas into writing is a skill requiring practice and discipline. I did not anticipate having so much to say. However, project […] The post Project Management: 10-Year Retrospective appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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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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What is Business Relationship Management and How Can it Help Your Organization?

The IIL Blog

By Maureen Jesuthasan Business Relationship Management is a business framework that strategically nurtures positive relationships to achieve three capabilities: driving value, evolving culture and building partnerships. Many organizations don’t have a centralized approach to achieving business value, causing divisions in culture, workplace silos and waste.