Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Looking back, this was absolutely crucial to successfully develop a new and innovative battery product. Although our Sprint Reviews therefore took quite some time and were experienced as exhausting, they also generally left people in a state of excitement and high energy. Their next big step is a commercial release.

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SCRUM Agile Software Review Development Team Review 195

The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

These new projects are strategic in nature, such as innovation, research & development, new product development and strategic planning initiatives. Many of the traditional project management processes, tools, and techniques used in operational projects do not apply to strategic or innovation projects. Project Management (PM) 4.0

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Sustainability Innovation Governance Government 158

Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2025

"The ocean is a natural emergent system, and when we're trying to catch a wave, it's the exact things that we talk about in agility, where all these variables are coming together to impact how that wave forms and the energy of that wave." For more on this topic, check out my article Beyond Fail Fast: A Smarter Approach to Innovation.)

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Leadership Energy Innovation Agile 124

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2023

There’s a boiler that heats water to produce steam, turbines to expand the steam to create mechanical energy and a generator that converts that mechanical energy from the turbine into electricity energy. This energy needs to be then delivered outside of the building, all of which creates a complicated and long process.

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Construction Transportation Manufacturing Energy 473

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Machine learning in manufacturing will analyze the raw data from factory machines to help conserve energy and predict future consumption, which allows for better planning. All of this allows manufacturers to innovate faster and get those new products to market quickly. What Industries Use Smart Manufacturing? In the U.S.,

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Manufacturing Artificial Inteligence Software Review Technical Review 457

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2025

This involves creative problem solving to find innovative solutions to meet project objectives by collaborating with stakeholders, designers, engineers and contractors. This technique factors in maintenance, operation, energy consumption and disposal costs to ensure that design choices lead to long-term savings.

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Construction Engineering Software Review Budget 203

Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2024

What Is Innovation Innovation refers to creating, developing, and implementing new ideas, products, services, or methods that bring something different and more effective into use. Innovation is necessary to adapt effectively; it enables us to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The only constant thing is change.

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Innovation 2014 Governance Government 203

Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2025

The study implemented a 22 experimental design where participants were randomly assigned to work either with or without AI, and either individually or in two-person teams on real product innovation challenges. The DellAcqua study demonstrates that AI-enabled individuals matched the performance of human teams in innovation tasks.

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Generative AI Agile Technical Review 2025 143

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 18, 2020

Creativity is the cornerstone of innovation. Scientists at MIT’s Human Dynamics Laboratory discovered that the best predictors of a team’s success are the energy and level of engagement between team members outside of formal meetings. Thinking creatively is what takes your work from average to outstanding. Creativity fixes problems.

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2014 Energy Innovation Risk Management 468

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It examines system compatibility, required innovations and technical risks. Technical Feasibility Evaluates whether the project can be implemented with the available technology, infrastructure and expertise. Financial Feasibility Analyzes the projects cost estimates , funding sources, return on investment (ROI) and overall profitability.

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Technical Review Software Review Construction Infrastructure 203

Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 31, 2019

schedules permitting, to leverage greater energy in the mornings. Rather than using meetings to report status, use the time to plan, to solve problems, and to innovate. Monitor energy levels. Monitor energy levels. Recognize that energy levels will likely diminish in the afternoon. every Tuesday for the last year.

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Underperforming Technical Team Energy Innovation Monitoring 259

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 12, 2020

Because after a few weeks I realized that the energy levels weren’t what they should be for such a creative, innovative agency. We needed to inject some energy. In our team, we valued the idea that everyone feels involved and informed, and their contribution is valuable, and the opportunity to re-group as a team once a day.

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SCRUM Agile Energy 2016 397

Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

schedules permitting, to leverage greater energy in the mornings. Rather than using meetings to report status, use the time to plan, to solve problems, and to innovate. Monitor energy levels. Recognize that energy levels will likely diminish in the afternoon. What can you do to improve energy throughout the day?

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Underperforming Technical Team Energy Innovation Monitoring 218

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Companies focus their energies on ways to predict outcomes in order to help them set successful long-term strategies. This can be the case in innovative industries, or if there’s a new constraint entering the market that has never occurred before, such as a new tax law. Quantitative Forecasting.

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Estimate Software Review Energy Governance 373

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Because after a few weeks I realized that the energy levels weren’t what they should be for such a creative, innovative agency. We needed to inject some energy. So far so good, right? Not really. What’s the point of a daily standup meeting? The team just wanted to get through them and get back to their desks.

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SCRUM Agile Energy 2016 370

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 28, 2019

The race to acquire top talent across industries further intensifies as the business world becomes more complex and intricate, and unique companies continue to create innovative and ground-breaking products. Acquiring top talent is just half the battle, however. Lastly, our people operations manager is an accomplished yoga instructor!

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2018 Consulting Lean Controlling 387

NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Take regular breaks to reset mental energy and avoid prolonged stress. Recognize and reward employees for contributions beyond mere output, including teamwork, creativity, and innovation. Adjust workloads based on energy levels and capacity to prevent excessive strain.

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Sustainability Energy Healthcare Innovation 89

Scrum.org

JULY 9, 2023

Learn more about an oversized Product Backlog’s negative impact on innovation, your Scrum team’s ability to create value, and your relationship with stakeholders. ? Ultimately, this slows down the entire project, diverting energy away from creating value for the customer and towards managing the Product Backlog itself.

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SCRUM Energy Innovation 2023 203

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2022

We don’t hear the ideas from the team, explore and build upon those ideas, and come to a consensus, which ultimately shuts down creativity and innovation. Our energy is contagious. But, without mistakes and missteps, we can’t learn, grow, and innovate. Keeping this in mind allows us to cultivate creativity and innovation.

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Controlling SCRUM Influencer Energy 218

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Consider slogans such as ‘effortless from door to door’ for a railway company, or ‘carbon neutral energy’ for an energy company. The direction chosen should be one that challenges a team to think ‘outside the box’ and explore innovative ways to reach goals. The leader must listen but also make clear and tangible decisions.

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Energy Leadership 2017 Agile 225

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 21, 2022

However, a hierarchical structure can slow down innovation and make those at the base of the pyramid feel as though they are outside the process. It can also create duplicate resources, wasting time and energy. This defines authority, shows everyone to whom they report and clarifies the career path. Functional Structure.

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Controlling Leadership Monitoring Energy 426

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

You can feel an up-and-coming type of energy in Warsaw,” says Daniela Castillo, a project manager with ResumeLab which is headquartered in the city. The vision for a futuristic, innovative and sustainable ecosystem is unique and bold, and we believe NEOM will change the way new cities are developed by future generations.

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Infrastructure Transportation 2020 Construction 482

Scrum.org

AUGUST 31, 2023

The conference always had a level of positive energy that, to me, felt like progress. This was frustrating to the people I was talking to because it was hard to focus on innovation and value, and instead, they felt forced to concentrate on work and dependency management. I have seen tool vendors come and go.

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Agile 2023 2009 Energy 222

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

They have to take the time and energy required to create a vision for the project in order to pass the project on to project managers who will make sure it follows that vision. A project must be supported by the organization that’s running it. That means, the organizatioin’s senior management are invested in the project.

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Governance Government PMI Risk Management 397

Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

This journey is exhilarating, filled with opportunities for innovation and moments of genuine connection. In the structured yet flexible world of Scrum, we find the boundaries that help channel our creative energies towards impactful solutions. Diving into the world of product development is like embarking on an epic adventure.

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SCRUM Innovation Energy Closing 208

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 4, 2019

We need to shift all those minds - and likely much of the org structure and processes, this is a bigger ask requiring more energy. Again, free from some of the normal scrutiny and controls that aim for efficiency, these insulated groups can innovate quicker. Please Innovate While We Micromanage You!

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Innovation 2014 Retail Governance 88

The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Explore insights on organizational strategy, innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and effective program management in one of the largest global multi-industry companies. A must-listen for aspiring leaders and innovators!

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Innovation Artificial Inteligence Energy Information Technology 78

Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2020

Ownership ensures that they think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions that really help customers. These teams are proactive and have the passion and energy to really make an impact for the users of their product. This gives teams pride, creativity, energy, passion, and satisfaction in their work.

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Agile Energy Risk Management Leadership 240

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Say “NO” Ribbon THE INNOVATION RIBBON Innovation is generally regarded as a new way of doing something. The goal of innovation is to create hopefully long-lasting additional value for the company, the users, and the end-product deliverable itself.

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Software Review Innovation Governance Government 78

Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2021

I knew that empowering and enabling others to navigate complexity and uncertainty, cultivate innovation and resilience, and deliver maximum value was my calling. They will pick up on that energy even if our words say things like, “failure is learning.”. Becoming a Scrum Master felt like the right path for me.

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SCRUM Energy Controlling Innovation 204

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It could also be the other way around: I’ve worked with a team that created a spin-off company based on innovation that didn’t meet the company vision, yet was fruitful enough to invest in. Unengaged discussions take the energy and flow out of the meeting. This supports keeping an eye on what’s important. Take regular breaks.

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Planning Energy SCRUM Influencer 227

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

These teams are proactive and have the passion and energy to really make an impact for the users of their product. This gives teams pride, creativity, energy, passion, and satisfaction in their work. It is the voluntary choice of the team to take ownership because being forced does not coincide with passion, energy, and fun.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team 2004 Energy 194

Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2019

low in energy and participation. The energy and participation is often low and with only 60 minutes to spare hardly ever enough time to explore any epics that are sitting lower in the backlog. We will explore topics like value, innovation, risks, metrics and agile portfolio management.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Energy Estimate 192

Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

schedules permitting, to leverage greater energy in the mornings. Rather than using meetings to report status, use the time to plan, to solve problems, and to innovate. Monitor energy levels. Recognize that energy levels will likely diminish in the afternoon. What can you do to improve energy throughout the day?

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Underperforming Technical Team Energy Innovation Monitoring 150

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2019

This is because, if you are adhering to the status quo, then you are failing to innovate, and you’re unwilling to try new tools or techniques to improve. Not saying something appears to take more energy and has greater negative effect on a person than speaking their minds. Objectively, status quo is not good for business.

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2012 Software Review Energy Innovation 274

NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

innovation, community, integrity). Ive learned to guard my time and energy fiercely. Setting clear limits, whether its logging off at a certain time, saying no to extra tasks, or taking regular breaksprotects your energy and creativity. Identify one task or habit that drains your energy and eliminate it.

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Energy Innovation Lean Sustainability 59

Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2023

This innovative session aimed to enhance the team’s adoption of the 5 Scrum values. This collaborative process fostered a sense of collective ownership and encouraged the team to work together towards finding innovative solutions. The theme for this year's event is ' Scrum is a team sport '.

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SCRUM Innovation 2023 Agile 207