NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These top 25 influencers for 2025 aren’t just keeping up with the trends—they’re setting them, reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver in today’s fast-paced world. What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple: you serve your team. Let’s jump in. But we can do better.

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2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 417

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. These principles, presented in no particular order, acknowledge the dynamic nature of leadership. and beyond. Below are ten principles universally applicable to all Evidence-Based Leaders.

Leadership 220

Leadership Technical Review Lean Sustainability 220

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

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. Carole, let’s start at the beginning. You talk about ‘unordered’ environments.

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Leadership Consulting Governance Government 252

Inloox

JULY 11, 2022

If we look at Germany, specifically at the DAX companies, we see a different picture: CEOs tend to favor a transactional leadership style. In the following, we will show you the specific aspects in which the aforementioned leadership styles differ. They also try to influence the employee as a person toward the company's goals.

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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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ProjectManager.com

MAY 8, 2018

There’s a lot to understand — like planning, scheduling, budgeting and leadership for starters — and it can often feel overwhelming. There are outside influences that will impact it, not to mention the project is executed by people, and people are notoriously difficult to place in box. That’s not leadership; it’s totalitarianism.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Servant leadership is about collaboration, trust, empathy, and the ethical use of influence. At the heart of it is the desire to serve people first, with leadership emerging as a by-product of service. They foster cultures where cross-functional collaboration thrives, enhancing innovation and creating value-driven products.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value. A rockstar Scrum Master transcends the boundaries of traditional leadership, embodying the principles of Scrum in every action and interaction.

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

This is where the Scrum Master’s leadership can help. . Professional Scrum revolves around the accountabilities, events, and artifacts of Scrum, and recognizes that its foundation is built on values and principles of people who work together to optimize value, build discipline, and influence culture. This critical work is not easy.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Steve is great, but in terms of Agile leadership , he doesn’t touch sides – in my opinion – to Satya Nadella. You can see the difficulty he created within Apple because all innovation, product development, and so forth stemmed from him rather than a culture of innovation that permeates throughout the organization.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

It’s a process, a mindset and a shift to keep our global economy sustainable, innovative and engaged. We start with the influencers in leadership thinking such as Amy Edmundson with her latest book The Fearless Organization , Susan Cain with her book Quiet and Theresa Amabile and her book The Progress Principle.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count. It will teach you how to influence others, even when you are not directly managing them. The Coaching Habit Author: Michael Bungay Stanier.

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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. This behaviorbehaviour can significantly affect team dynamics and chips away at our ability to influence others positively. . From knowing and controlling to influence and impact.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2018

The first part of my book sets out the four essentials of team leadership, and a great project leader must constantly address each of these and keep them in balance: focus on individuals, build and share a clear plan, foster a true sense of team spirit, and communicate relentlessly – and well. How is management different from leadership?

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Leadership 2018 Risk Management Governance 248

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple – you serve your team. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with….

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2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 3, 2021

How users respond to our products and services is influenced by many factors. This is why EBM introduces 4 Key Value Areas (Unrealized Value, Current Value, Time to Market, and the Ability to Innovate) that enable a more robust set of perspectives to understand both market value and organizational capability.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The SM influence extends to fostering an empirical mindset, managing complex relationships, and guiding the team through continuous growth. They advocate for business agility, promoting agile principles and practices beyond their team, therefore influencing the broader organisational culture.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. Beyond the technology itself, it requires a shift in mindset, fostering an environment where continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation are at the heart of every decision.

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Technical Review Innovation Leadership Risk Management 212

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Experimenter Stance Experimentation promotes innovation and learning. The Influencer Stance Influence shapes product strategy and direction. To succeed as an influencer product owner: Shaping Product Strategy: Use your understanding of the market and users to shape the product’s strategic direction.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2021

Fostering innovation within the Scrum team. One of the best ways to acclimate Leaders to a new Agile product development environment is through participation in the Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials (PAL-E) class. Ensuring that Scrum team members are able to work effectively in a team environment.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2024, project managers are expected to possess advanced skills such as leadership, emotional intelligence, and proficiency in Agile and hybrid methodologies. Many senior and leadership roles in project management require or prefer candidates with relevant certifications. In 2024, seek out ways to exercise more leadership.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you’re a for-profit organization, then the value proposition can be one of the following: product leadership, customer intimacy or operational excellence. Plus, the arrows on the strategy map will show how each objective influences the overall strategy in a simple and visual way. The strategy map will help to communicate that.

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Scrum.org

MAY 18, 2021

Key Influencers: Fredrik Wendt | Scrum.org , Ralph Jocham | Scrum.org , Andy Hiles | Scrum.org. This Product Owner is a key position that sets the tone for product leadership and the definition of success in the organization. Topic(s): Discovery & Ideation , People & Process. Audience: Product Owners. Subscribe to A Wee Dram!

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Three key responsibilities arise from this new type of leadership: A leader’s primary role is to deliver clear, aligned and inspiring direction. The direction chosen should be one that challenges a team to think ‘outside the box’ and explore innovative ways to reach goals. Watch ‘ Agile Leadership Nutshell ’.

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Inloox

AUGUST 13, 2018

Invest in actively engaged executive sponsors as they will use their influence within an organization to actively overcome challenges by communicating the project’s alignment to strategy, removing roadblocks, and driving organizational change. Innovator: acts as product owner and developer. Know your organization!

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In contrast, the quality of product/service metrics like defect rates indicate the team’s commitment to excellence under the Scrum Master’s leadership. Impediment Resolution and Innovation : Evaluating a Scrum Master’s effectiveness in resolving impediments and fostering innovation and process improvements is also crucial.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Finally, pure Scrums management or leadership approach, which is focused on autonomy and agency at the team level, does not reflect typical organizational structures, which in many cases still resemble the practices of the industrial paradigm. Their leadership doesnt just tolerate failure; they see it as a crucial learning mechanism.

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Inloox

JULY 26, 2021

PMBOK is intended to help execute work methods in a more proactive, innovative and adaptive way. Leadership: Motivate, influence, coach, and learn. Due to numerous new technologies, approaches and faster market changes in recent years, it was necessary to adapt the standards again, according to PMI.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2020

Constraint 1: Heroic Management & Leadership Approach. Are the people with politic influence (leaders, managers, or whatever you want to call them) acknowledged as heroic experts or as servant leaders who encourage survivable experiments? . What kind of policies are in place to incentivise servant leadership? . Conclusion.

Software Review 202

Software Review Technical Review Leadership Influencer 202

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. This approach stifles agility and innovation, leading to a feature factory mindset that focuses on executing predefined plans rather than adapting to change. Share successes widely to build a case for further lean initiatives.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers are those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Rather, as with most years, your ability to thrive has much more to do with your ability to lead and influence. Let’s jump in.

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PM Basics

JUNE 17, 2020

This is complete guide on leadership in project management. Here you’ll learn: What is leadership in project management in practice? Key Concepts of Leadership. Leadership Without Authority. Leadership In Project Management: What Does it Mean? Let’s get clear on what does leadership in project management means.

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Technical Review 106

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The era of robotic, detached leadership is fading, and in its place, a more genuine approach is emerging — poised to reshape organizational cultures. Think of a work environment where you and your coworkers feel understood and valued by leadership, and internal values reflect the organizational mission. Core of Authentic Leadership.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

Product Ownership is a leadership position in the first place. Establishing these team-internal functional silos — Developers develop and do not talk to customers — often lowers innovation and productivity. Sometimes, the formal role bearer and the real influencer are not identical.

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