The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

This is a guide to exploring key strategies for growing your project management career throughout the year. Embracing Leadership Opportunities The role of leadership in project management is pivotal, serving as the guiding force that influences the success and outcomes of a project.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Traditional transformation strategies often hinge on assertiveness and top-down directives. Shifting from a stance of assertive imposition to one of continuous learning is a transformative strategy in itself. What Is Transformation Strategy? But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way? Why a Learning Perspective?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2024

Going live with innovative new solutions? Maybe you can afford a high risk strategy with a small friendly pilot group. Introduce some complexity and then risks, resources, quality and expectations all become major influences over the success of the project and the triple constraint model can prove to be lacking.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

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. Rather, as with most years, your ability to thrive has much more to do with your ability to lead and influence. I would also encourage project managers to be more innovative.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It will teach you how to influence others, even when you are not directly managing them. Any books about achieving business goals, portfolio management, strategy execution or case-study driven books will count here. It’s full of innovative approaches and project management principles that you’ll use over and over again.

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Scrum.org

MAY 18, 2021

Key Influencers: Fredrik Wendt | Scrum.org , Ralph Jocham | Scrum.org , Andy Hiles | Scrum.org. Developing and influencing product governance and controls to enable professional Scrum. Topic(s): Discovery & Ideation , People & Process. Audience: Product Owners. Subscribe to A Wee Dram! What does this mean?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 3, 2021

But we can leverage empiricism to navigate if we have transparency to what's really going on and frequently inspect and adapt our goals, our progress towards them, and our strategy. How users respond to our products and services is influenced by many factors. This leads us to the third common mistake. #3

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. This post explores the factors that influence the choice of a strategy framework, untangles confusion presented by the plethora of strategic frameworks, and shows areas of impact for project managers.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Servant leadership is about collaboration, trust, empathy, and the ethical use of influence. They influence the team through shared vision rather than authority, fostering a collaborative approach to strategy and planning. Awareness and Persuasion: They deeply understand how great teams operate and how products are built.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

This post explains what the Strategy Canvas tool is, and how to create a basic Strategy Canvas. Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. What is the Strategy Canvas Tool? The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Digital solutions are providing companies with new innovations and creative ways to tackle old problems more efficiently. Digital transformation is a way to get more innovative and take something beyond what a tweak of traditional methods might offer. But if you want to take the driver’s seat, then it’s important to have a strategy.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, it looks at the impact and application of the Buyer Value Equation framework for developing strategy and managing projects. The “Buyer Value Equation” is a concept used in marketing and business strategy to quantify the value proposition that a product or service offers to potential buyers.

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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.

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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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Controlling SCRUM Influencer Energy 191

NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

Organizational Culture: The influence of organizational culture and mindset is another key component of your Agile transformation strategy. That is not to say that Agile by its nature is chaotic, but instead it harnesses disruption, through flexibility and adaptability, to innovate and improve. Signup for a free trial here.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 21, 2020

Matrix of influence. They usually don’t show a lot of interest in your product itself however they have to power to influence your development efforts. Every product also has Subjects that have a high interest in the product but do not have a lot of power to influence the surroundings or the product itself.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 14, 2024

This post dives into the profitable concept and practice of Value Innovation. It defines it, compares and contrasts it from similar approaches, and then looks at the impact of leveraging Value Innovation in the practice of strategy and project management – developing a Value Innovation Strategy.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 7, 2019

Startup culture, like any business culture, is made up of three essentials: core values, a mission and the talent strategy. It is also influenced by the company, its identity, growth strategy and relationships. See how it can help achieve a startup culture of innovation by taking this free 30-day trial.

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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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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It's not just a meeting; it's a ritual that marks the culmination of weeks of hard work, collaboration, and innovation. Crafting Well-Designed Questions The quality of feedback is directly influenced by the quality of the questions asked. In the bustling world of Scrum, the Sprint Review stands as a pivotal event. I can help! ?My

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Technical Review Construction Innovation Influencer 193

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2018

A project leader creates a vision and strategy, and inspires people to act, painting a vision of the future. They are prepared to innovate and make courageous decisions that challenge the boundaries. Dr. Mike Clayton is an author and speaker specialising in project and change management, leadership, influence, and risk.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Inventor, engineer and head of research at General Motors for decades, Kettering was responsible for innovations such as the electrical starting motor and leaded gasoline. Whether that’s the quarterback or the coach, it’s all strategy. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down.” – Charles F. Dolly Parton.

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Leadership Software Review Lean Influencer 71

NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

These innovators, coaches, and consultants are not just theoriststhey are practitioners making a measurable impact in the Agile and Kanban communities. Whether you’re new to Agile or a seasoned expert, these influencers offer invaluable insights, actionable strategies, and inspiration to elevate your practice.

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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. Proactive Strategy. But supply chain management is not merely reactive, it also helps to stimulate innovation and productivity by assisting companies with organizational learning. Diverse Discipline.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Although some risks can be eliminated with a suitable solution strategy, certain risks can never be completely avoided in the project context. This type of risk is easier to control, since the project team can exert a direct influence on the project environment. Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. We embrace new ideas and technologies that allow us to adapt and innovate in an ever-evolving landscape. and beyond. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning. To be reviewed and updated

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Leadership Technical Review Lean Sustainability 189

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2022

Our ability to communicate with colleagues makes the difference between people taking us seriously, doing what we ask (without too much hassling) and our ability to influence others. Neurodiversity at Work: Drive Innovation, Performace and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce. Theo Smith and Amanda Kirby (Kogan Page).

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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

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It would however, have a clear mandate to prioritize work, create a marketing strategy, find resellers, and do other similar tasks. These slogans are, of course, backed up with a strategy, data, ambitious goals and a set of actions. The leader has a huge influence on a team’s behavior, values and rules, both written and unwritten.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 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. Rather, as with most years, your ability to thrive has much more to do with your ability to lead and influence. I would also encourage project managers to be more innovative.

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Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2023

How to Problem Solve with a Professional Scrum Master In today's rapidly changing and complex business environment, the need for an evidence-based, flexible strategy is paramount. It fosters an environment that welcomes new ideas, makes adjustments with real-time feedback, and allows innovation to thrive.

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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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Scrum.org

JANUARY 24, 2024

2. Positive business impacts : Ensuring the team's work directly contributes to the overarching business strategy creates a clear link between daily plans and long-term business goals and objectives, significantly enriching their contribution. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Do you innovate? More would be great, but we have time to innovate and a vision for where to take this capability, including new internal customers. It also might give some interesting opportunities for innovation. This leads to mistakes and avoids opportunities for innovation. Do you have Product Ownership?

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Binfire

MARCH 11, 2024

As a result, marketplace platforms have witnessed exponential growth in recent years, disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Leveraging data analytics to track user behavior and preferences allows for targeted marketing strategies and personalized experiences.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 2, 2025

It’s a collaborative process that aims to improve and innovate service offerings by understanding customers’ needs, expectations and pain points and aligning them with the capabilities and goals of the organization providing the service. ProjectManagers Gantt charts plan, assign and track service design activities.

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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2024

Product Management includes many things like identifying customers, customer needs, making product strategy, maximizing revenue and ROI, coming up with business cases and so on. Being an entrepreneur, PO can make decisions on such strategies without being influenced much by others.

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