Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 6, 2023

Business Resilience: A practical guide to sustained progress delivered at pace is a book by an impressive authoring team. Throughout the book you will also find case studies and boxes with stories in, as well as the voices from the front-line section towards the end for more real-life examples.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2024

Projects always have certain constraints – there may be an urgency to complete a project because of external market factors, for example; or there may have to be tightly controlled costs because of a fixed or limited budget. You could also add in sustainability, or anything else that makes sense for your project.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 14, 2018

Here’s an example of some possible values for the variables in the “breakthrough equation.” If outcomes are the results of drivers within a process, and DMAIC is a vehicle to identify the process and input variables that influence the process output measurements, then the two combined can offer a powerful partnership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

HBR reports some very obvious ideas for how to make your team more productive like: Clarifying expectations Setting a good example Making meetings shorter. And we want to make those habits sustainable. Lead by example. Just by providing a good example makes it possible for other people to see better ways to do things.”

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Impact Effort Matrix Example Let’s imagine that Acme Corp. Launching a new sustainable packaging redesign and doing an ERP system overhaul are major wins. Factors that can influence the decision include time, resources , financial costs or complexity. is considering various projects.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

It may be that the PMO also takes some direct ownership for the execution of large and complex programmes (or projects) that are specifically critical to a key strategic initiative, such a relocation activity for example. But that is extra work.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Requirements also help you cover off other success criteria like quality expectations, sustainability requirements, and more. Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are. What are examples of project requirements? When the project team changes – maybe.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

You should keep checking in, for example at the end of each stage of the project, to make sure that the work is still viable. The relationships part of this principle’s title is all about the project ecosystem and how soft power and networks influence the way work gets done. Manage by exception I love this principle.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

A gradual decline in their effectiveness can be a subtle, insidious process heavily influenced by the size and culture of an organization. For example, the program to introduce Scrum is rolled out in a traditional top-down process when it should use Scrum itself for the purpose.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Cultural Shift: Over time, Elevating Katas influence not just processes, but also the culture, encouraging transparency, continuous learning, and a broader understanding of product and customer outcomes. EXAMPLES OF ELEVATING KATAS Elevating Katas are not one-off workshops or temporary campaigns.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Strategic planning The SWOT analysis supports strategic planning by providing a structured overview of the most important influencing factors.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development. The disconnect leads to a lack of valuable feedback that would help steer the product in the right direction by validating hypotheses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. What is an example of resource forecasting? Let’s consider an example of resource forecasting in project management. It also influences the resource requirements for future projects.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

For example, there is no reason why a PO would create and write all Product Backlog items themselves. For example, they rely less on joined work sessions with stakeholders like user story mapping, value stream mapping, or impact mapping. Involve Developers in product discovery activities, for example, user research.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

In an organization the size of Microsoft , it takes a considerable amount of time to create change that has a lasting, sustainable impact but from the start, Satya was determined to embrace Agile and use those agile values and principles as a starting point for developing agile and innovation capabilities. Measuring what matters.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores how the MINDSPACE framework, originally developed to influence behaviour through public policy, can be pivoted towards fostering successful Scrum adoption in your teams. Components of MINDSPACE - Messenger : We are heavily influenced by who communicates information. Norms : We are influenced by what others do.

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Scrum.org

MAY 21, 2021

1] This shows how urgently we need to become more sustainable. As a starting point, we are using our previous explanation and the definition of sustainable development: "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [2]. A Broader Definition of Agility.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

For example, in 2009, WalMart saved $100 million by switching to a recycled cardboard to ship goods to its 4,300-plus stores. Consumers are demonstrating a significant preference for sustainable products and socially responsible corporations (SRC). Using options like alternative energy and recycled materials can cut costs.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of business, identifying and addressing issues promptly is crucial for sustained success. Example: Imagine an online marketplace is seeing higher-than-usual customer churn. Example: Customer feedback shows the churn is due to concerns about fraud, not a lack of coupons.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2019

Like anything else, SCM didn’t show up fully formed but was influenced by other disciplines. The field is anything but static, with developments continuing to this day, including taking into consideration issues of sustainability, as well as other ethical concerns, and incorporating risk management. Diverse Discipline.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

For example, a developer may want to spend some time with their designer before they start implementation on UI-oriented items. For example, what may feel like a lively debate for one member can be an anxiety-inducing argument for another. For example, teams could empower their Scrum Master to take action here. In summary.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores how the MINDSPACE framework, originally developed to influence behaviour through public policy, can be pivoted towards fostering successful Scrum adoption in your teams. Components of MINDSPACE - Messenger : We are heavily influenced by who communicates information. Norms : We are influenced by what others do.

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SCRUM Influencer Governance Government 121

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Include stakeholders in principle work, for example, by organizing joint user story mapping sessions. Convince your stakeholders of their importance in making Scrum work for you, for example, by attending Sprint Review sessions. Learn more: 14 Product Backlog Refinement Principles.). Everyone trusts a successful team. .

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

The Daily Scrum, specifically, enables developers to plan their day with a focus on achieving the Sprint Goal and creating Done Increments, integrating any new information that may influence their tasks. Thus, Scrum not only enhances initial planning but also ensures sustained alignment through dynamic adaptation to the development landscape.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2023

Mike Cohn describes a high-performing team as one that “sustainably exceeds expectations in achieving clear goals. You feel your Product Owner understands and honors the concepts of sustainable pace, the importance of setting the vision and Product Goal, and the radical collaboration that Scrum encourages.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

These organizations are typically characterized by: Strict processes focused on resilience, Top-down decision-making, often influenced by politics, Resistance to transparency, Punishment-oriented cultures that discourage experimentation. The common thread in these examples is autonomy and clarity of purpose.

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2021

For example, they work on too many different products, are not really cross-functional, or don’t have a Product Owner who provides a clear direction. Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products. It goes beyond the scope of this blog post to share all examples. Make Scrum a choice of the teams themselves.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

The three systems include a System of Delivery, a System of Transformation, and a System of Sustainability. – [Announcer] This is Mike Cottmeyer’s talk from Agile Arizona, The Executive’s Guide to Large-Scale Agile Transformation and Sustaining an Adaptive Enterprise. And so sustainable business agility.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2024

Examples of Pivoting with EBM Netflix: From DVD Rentals to Streaming Giant Netflix’s pivot from DVD rentals to streaming was underpinned by its heavy reliance on user data and viewing habits. Leaders ready to make this pivot will find themselves well-equipped to lead their organizations toward sustainable growth and innovation.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2020

No sustainable agility is achieved. Complex work, of which software and product development are good examples, does not have the high degree of predictability to apply the old approaches that build on linearity, causality and predictive management. Think of your work, make a list.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

I offered four examples and then said ‘Guess what my tip would be for 2019?’. This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. For example, Cardsmith has customers using Kanban to manage bookkeeping and accounting work.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A directive telling approach might leave the client in awe of the consultant’s depth and breadth of knowledge; a coaching approach will leave behind a more capable, stronger, and resilient client who can implement a more sustainable change. The objective is to build sustainable change. Chicken and egg problem. How can we do better.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Here are four examples: The way you conduct one-on one meetings. For example, Cardsmith has customers using Kanban to manage bookkeeping and accounting work. It’s only when I have this in hand that I can really start to relate to my team on a personal level, find out what makes them tick, and truly lead by example. Andy Kaufman.

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Henny Portman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Every day, we are confronted with alarming news about climate change, making sustainability more crucial than ever. This is precisely why ‘Sustainability in Project Management’ by Gilbert Silvius, Ron Schipper, Julia Planko, Jasper van den Brink, and Adri Köhler remains a valuable read, even more than a decade after its release.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2024

To truly capitalise on the potential of innovation, we must explore deeply within our teams, expand our perspectives across entire organisations, and even look beyond, to outside influences. For example, consider the case of Satya Nadella at Microsoft. This insight gives lots of ideas for product improvements as well as new features.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2023

In this article, I’ll share my view on servant leadership, explain how it connects to Liberating Structures, and offer examples of how the combination creates an environment for Scrum Masters to find support, offer help, and draw inspiration. How to grow a self-sustaining community of Scrum Masters? Here are some specific examples.

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