Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

Career-limiting because: No one wants to work with the project manager who emails the operational team a closure document and is never seen again. As I talk about in my course on how to write awesome project status reports , surprises are bad. If you don’t talk about problems then you risk hitting your manager with bad news.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Career-limiting because: No one wants to work with the project manager who emails the operational team a closure document and is never seen again. Not talking about problems Surprises are bad. If you don't talk about problems then you risk hitting your manager with bad news. Project sponsors don't like bad news either.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 270

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

Now, it’s not just an exercise to appease senior leadership. When you put in the work on a strong business case, you’re able to get your sponsors or organizational leadership on board with you and have a clear vision as to how to ensure the delivery of the business benefits they expect. Business Case Template.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2019

Courageous Leadership. Given the prevalence of disruption, my first priority has to be exemplary leadership. I don’t think you’ll find many countries today where there is a consensus that national leadership fits this description. We can do nothing else if we want our teams to behave well and deliver for us.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Courageous Leadership. Given the prevalence of disruption, my first priority has to be exemplary leadership. I don’t think you’ll find many countries today where there is a consensus that national leadership fits this description. We can do nothing else if we want our teams to behave well and deliver for us.

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2023 Underperforming Technical Team 2022 Leadership 297

Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. Yet, Scrum and the principles of agile development are not as common in Japan as they are in other parts of the world.

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Scrum.org

MAY 6, 2022

Why many Scrum teams struggle with continuous improvement, and how you can do better. Are members of your team wondering what the point is of talking about improvement when nothing ever happens? Are you struggling to improve with your team, even though the whiteboard, Mural, or desk is littered with stickies with improvement ideas?

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This type of risk is easier to control, since the project team can exert a direct influence on the project environment. External risks, on the other hand, originate outside the sphere of influence of the project team. This internal risk can be controlled to a certain extent by concrete measures taken by the project team.

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Risk Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 203

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As somebody hiring for a Scrum Team, you need to determine for yourself what works for your organization — which is a process, not a destination. The role of a Scrum Master is primarily one of servant leadership and coaching. Generally, insisting that the team achieve specific KPI, e. It is not a mere management role.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Back in January 2023, I would not have taken the next step in the Scrum Master interview process, inviting ChatGPT to a full-size interview with several Scrum team members. The most popular discussion on LinkedIn this week was : Agile Metrics — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. ? ?? What did you do to “work closely with leadership?”

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 18, 2020

Whether it’s developing a new product or securing investment, where the process involves a series of steps, it should be managed like any other project. The foundation level was fairly straightforward, there’s a lot to learn and an exam, but if you study hard it’s not too bad.”.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

But we do know that when it comes to business, leadership, personal productivity and work-life balance, a slew of seriously helpful self-help books has recently been published that can help you make 2019 your best year yet. She knows a thing or two about how women are considered weak if they’re nice and nasty if they’re not.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

The early majority of organizations already embrace business agility, team self-selection, and mob/ensemble programming.). Too bad, when nowadays, diversity, autonomy, mastery, and purpose become the driving factors in a highly competitive environment where more of the same for everyone is no longer creating value.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Would you recommend formal Daily Scrums for all teams, no matter the size or experience level? Daily Scrums are an important part of Scrum, but not all Daily Scrums need to be formal — a Development Team should not have a Daily Scrum for the sake of having it; it serves a different purpose than ticking off a box on a checklist.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 16, 2018

Yes, You Can: It takes confidence supported by due diligence, such as clarifying your vision, creating a team to execute it, enlisting support and acting. Practice Self-Care: It’s a hard road, so take care of yourself: sleep, exercise and eat healthy. Be classy, sassy, and a little bad too. You can do this. Number four.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2020

Too bad, when nowadays diversity, autonomy, mastery, and purpose become the driving factors in a highly competitive environment where more of the same for everyone is no longer creating value. Flow disruption: The Scrum Master allows stakeholders to disrupt the flow of the Scrum Team during the Sprint. The Sprint. Nice try #1.).

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 13, 2021

You likely don’t know all the reasons why sleep is important for productivity, leadership, and health! I’m sluggish, not getting enough exercise, and there are a cascade of other impacts. Emotional intelligence is a critical leadership trait. Many studies link depression to lack of sleep and poor sleep quality.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

I believe I would be a good fit for the role because I have a strong understanding of Scrum and the Agile framework, and I am able to communicate and facilitate effectively with team members and stakeholders. Follow-up question : Why is it beneficial that the team adheres to the values and practices of Scrum?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What is the optimal size of a team? Should teams be stable over at least several years, or is it a good idea they change at will? How should leadership interact with autonomous teams? Is scaling always a bad idea? Of all the impediments that a team faces, which is the one to focus on first?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2020

But we do know that when it comes to business, leadership, personal productivity and work-life balance, a slew of seriously helpful self-help books has recently been published that can help you make 2020 your best year yet. She knows a thing or two about how women are considered weak if they’re nice and nasty if they’re not.

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2020 Underperforming Technical Team 2013 Leadership 210

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can we or should we change Scrum, or is it a sacrilege to tweak the ‘immutable’ framework to accommodate our teams’ and organizations’ needs? Not so fast; don’t just dismiss augmenting Scrum as leaving the path, contributing to the numerous Scrumbut mutations, giving Scrum a bad name. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

It's about creating a conducive environment for teams to innovate, collaborate, learn, and grow. Fractal Systems is an Agile consultancy with a difference; we’ve worked with hundreds of managers, leaders and teams, helping them successfully implement Agility in their organisations. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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Planio

JUNE 5, 2023

The best leaders do more than just plan projects and assign tasks - they inspire their team to do great work by taking the time to build trust and show respect. With a few simple changes to your leadership style, you can gain the trust of your team and inspire them towards greatness. Share your vision and goals 2.

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Leadership Construction 148

Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Rather, it takes a team of consultants performing their duties at multiple levels of the organization. In this post, we’ll look at the attributes this team of people should possess and how these attributes tend to manifest for Agile Transformation Consultants based on their level of professional maturity. Doing this builds trust.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How To Steer Your Team Away From The 2021 Burnout Epidemic Source: [link] In May 2019, The World Health Organization (WHO) characterized “burnout” as “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed,” and emphasized that the term “burnout” shouldn’t be used to describe experiences in areas of life outside of the workplace.

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

The best books for crafting your leadership qualities. True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. The best books for building better habits (for yourself and your team). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good habits & Break Bad Ones.

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2020 Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 148

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Once it was clear how popular the text was going to be, O’Reilly and Berkun took out some of the superfluous bits, added in over 120 exercises and generally spruced it up to launch it into the best-seller list. Section Three covers management and the tricky topic of trust-based leadership. Virtual teams are very much the norm now.

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Scrum.org

JULY 9, 2019

This is a blog about leadership: leadership in Scrum teams, communities, and businesses. The book covers five principles you need to know to implement servant leadership in your Scrum team and your organization. But Scrum Masters should upend this typical leadership pyramid. Principle 2: Raise the bar.

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Project Bliss

MARCH 28, 2021

Reacting strongly to a negative emotion can have bad outcomes. You’ll improve your emotional intelligence, leadership, and overall job performance. Exercise can be a good way to get it out of your system emotionally and relieve any tension you may feel from getting angry. Regulating Emotions at Work. Take a deep breath.

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MPUG

MARCH 15, 2021

The single greatest factor that can make or break a project is the degree of discipline exercised by the project’s leadership. In fact, a recent PMI research survey indicates poor communication is the primary factor in 30% of failed projects. Also, be sensitive to time zone and cultural differences between team members.

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Proofhub

APRIL 20, 2021

However, once in a while it’s ok for some of your team members to appear off the mark. My center of attention in this article is some team members who are notorious for doing things not on time but after it. Want ultimate control over projects and teams from a single location? Switch to ProofHub NOW and get what you want!”

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In my experience, the challenges of becoming a learning organization can only be handled effectively by self-organizing teams. Their collaboration will lead over time to a ‘team of teams’ structure. I don’t understand the fuzz about agile coaching and aligning the rest of the organization with product development.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

How sustainable is your pace as a developer? This has always been a huge struggle for us and most of the teams we’ve been part of. Unfortunately, many developers and development teams still burn more hours than are probably good for them. The initial practice was for developers to work no more than 40 hours a week.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 19, 2019

It starts with leadership and cascades down to a shared mindset of team members. Until team members see transparency in common use, they will be reluctant to practice it themselves for fear of reprisal or criticism. Developing new products or services is a maze-solving exercise. We Are in the Maze-Solving Business.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 1, 2018

I didn’t know things were so bad when I took it on, and now it looks like I have a turnaround situation on my hands. No one seems to know what we need to do, the schedule is totally unrealistic, the client is unhappy, and team morale has plummeted, even since I got involved. Get the team involved in planning. Talk to the Client.

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Paymo App

APRIL 13, 2018

The main benefit of well-implemented project management software is that it reduces the effort spent by project managers and team members on low value, administrative tasks. It also provides leadership teams with consistent insights into portfolio, program, and project status, enabling quality decision making.

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