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The Leadership Attitude

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. In reality, both leadership and management are often done by the same person – the project manager.

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The Power of Project Leadership [Book review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In the past I have interviewed Susanne Madsen on the topic of project leadership and her book, The Power of Project Leadership. I expected a book about leadership theory but what I got was a hugely practical guide to actually doing leadership with plenty of stories, examples and exercises. See on Amazon.

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Transforming Leadership with Minecraft Education

Scrum.org

This exercise illuminated James's habitual approach to complex work and the gaps in his understanding of effective team leadership. As the course progressed, James learned about servant leadership, effective communication, and the importance of fostering a collaborative environment.

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Project Leadership In Uncertain Environments with Carole Osterweil

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? A recent APM report, Project Leadership; skills, behaviours, knowledge and values , explored this question. . The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused. Repeat the exercise often and review your project management approach accordingly.

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How to Write a Business Case

ProjectManager.com

In fact, in some lean or agile organizations, over-reliance on documentation is seen as a clear impediment to innovation and collaboration. Now, it’s not just an exercise to appease senior leadership. Before You Start Your Business Case. Projects fail without having a solid business case to rest on.

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How to Create a Powerful PMO Mission Statement

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Delivering innovative products on time, on budget. Support faculty, staff, students and the UMW community as a source for project management leadership and expertise. In one company, a team of leaders self-nominated themselves to take part in the exercise. I wouldn’t recommend a two-day offsite for this exercise for your PMO.

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10 Reasons Why Teamwork Matters in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

That happens naturally when there is a lot of brainstorming and sharing innovative ideas. Teamwork builds leadership skills It’s common to think that in every teamwork there must be a team leader who ensures that project tasks run smoothly. Everyone can build and use leadership skills in a team environment. Lead your area.