ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Leadership is a quality that’s important for success and yet so difficult to define. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, cuts through the noise and reveals five of the best leadership theories. In Review – Top 5 Leadership Theories. There’s so much written about leadership, Jennifer said, that it can be intimidating.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 9, 2024

The goal is moving the organization and those in it from the current state to the future desired state, which can be based on technology, business practices or leadership. It depends on their influence and impact on the project. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to implement change communication plans.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sarah Coleman is co-author of Project Leadership, a book in its third edition exploring how leadership and project management intertwine. The last edition came out 16 years ago – yes, people were talking about project leadership even then! Sarah, how does a leader impact the project? Great list!

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Transformational leadership is a creative style of leadership that focuses on a continued push towards growth and a rejection of complacency. While most great leaders are naturally charismatic, you don’t have to have been born with transformational leadership qualities to develop them. What Is Transformational Leadership?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 29, 2017

Is leadership something you’re born with or can it be taught? Even if you are full of charisma and people naturally line up to follow you anywhere, you could always hone your leadership skills. Leadership isn’t rocket science, but like rocket science, it can be taught. Bell Leadership Institute. Chicago Booth.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

If Thomas Edison was right when he said, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration,” then consider these leadership quotes the one percent. So, we’ve collected 25 of the most inspiring leadership quotes to give you that extra boost. Leadership Quotes. In fact, it could be good.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 10, 2024

They’ll be able to influence those affected by the change or have a personality that can help guide others or overcome resistance to change. Leadership Communication Interpersonal Project management Stakeholder management What Is a Change Champion Network? This is especially important as a change champion leads by example.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyone has an opinion, and many writers and publications post frequently about what makes a great leader, the qualities of leadership and so on. But leadership is the x-factor in managing a successful project , and unlike planning, monitoring and reporting, it’s less easily defined. Think of it as a crash course in leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Its a leadership job As a portfolio manager you might head up a division with a significant amount of project management work, or you could be a Project Management Office manager or a project sponsor. Positions at this level carry a significant amount of influence over strategic direction and policy.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2024

Many factors influence the jobs that are beyond the control of field service managers, such as traffic, availability of parts and jobs that take longer than expected. Field Service Management Challenges Field service management has many hurdles to clear to achieve the efficiency and effectiveness it promises.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 21, 2019

Indeed, I’d argue that servant leadership the single most valuable approach to leadership. This is the philosophy behind servant leadership. The servant leadership model is, of course, not the only model of leadership. The servant leadership model is, of course, not the only model of leadership.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

Power Skills used to be known as Leadership Skills in the Talent Triangle but it was re-badged in 2022 to make it more relevant to the profession. Power Skills is also broader and in many ways more vague than ‘leadership’ but I would argue that’s a good thing for professional development and also for PDUs!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2025

When Im mentoring project managers, one of the key things I hear time and time again is that they want to be given more responsibility and have greater influence over the work. Over time youll stop worrying about whether people see you as a safe pair of hands at work, and start to realise that you do have influence!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I will address this challenge as I answer the Scrum Lightning Round Question: “How can we influence high leadership levels into better implementation of Agile & Scrum methodologies?” Do you ever struggle to help the leaders in your organization see the benefits of agile thinking or using the Scrum framework?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I will address this challenge as I answer the Scrum Lightning Round Question: “How can we influence high leadership levels into better implementation of Agile & Scrum methodologies?” Do you ever struggle to help the leaders in your organization see the benefits of agile thinking or using the Scrum framework?

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Scrum.org

MAY 3, 2024

Leadership is not always a static trait assigned to a single individual who directs and dictates from a place of established authority. Instead, in modern workplaces' VUCA or BANI arenas, leadership often emerges fluidly, tailored to specific situations and needs. The essence of this leadership style is its flexibility.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These figures demonstrate how powerful and damaging the influence of a single person can be on overall team performance. Agile leadership , for instance, requires more than simply following practices -it demands the right mindset and ensuring you have the right people "on the bus," as Jim Collins suggests in Good to Great.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 22, 2022

We will examine what leadership entails and how it applies to agile teams. Then discuss the transition from servant leadership to shared leadership.   EQ as a Foundation for Leadership. As we saw in the previous articles about Emotional Intelligence (EQ), leadership is built on top of EQ.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 26, 2022

Hard elements are easier to identify, define and understand for project managers because these factors hugely influence your projects. This element relates to leadership style. The leadership style you adopt as a project manager will directly influence your team. Flex your leadership style as your project requires.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. The conventional view of leadership often revolves around authority and power. But in Scrum, I've come to appreciate a different approach, one that's more about influence and less about traditional authority. Comment below!

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Susanne Madsen is the author of several books on project management and leadership, including The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. Who to Follow in Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

We define it like this: The systematic identification, analysis, planning and implementation of actions designed to influence stakeholders. Where stakeholders feel negatively about projects and changes, engagement helps understand their position and influence their perception. Beyond the interest and influence grid.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s all the stuff you know to do anyway, because it’s part of what it means to operate in a leadership role in a modern organization, whether you are working on iterative, predictive or hybrid projects. It’s the difference between doing a reasonable job and being seen as a strategic influencer at work. Domain I: People.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2024

A simple tool we can use to understand our relationship to productivity and expand the possibilities is the creative versus reactive leadership lens. This is a key skill that helps us influence change and create greater impact that is in alignment with our intentions. And creative feels more expansive, open, and curious.

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Inloox

JUNE 21, 2022

What does Self-leadership mean? In expert circles, he is seen as the personification of leadership. The player who used to be known for his numerous scandals first had to learn what self-leadership meant before he could lead his team to the title. What does self-leadership mean? Become aware of yourself. Become a HERO.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

Underneath, I list skills grouped together by: Interpersonal skills Leadership. They include: Communication (written and verbal) Listening Stakeholder engagement Conflict management Negotiation Influencing Leadership Team building Change management. Mine is called ‘Skills Profile’. Hard skills. Pin for later reading.

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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. 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.

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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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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

While you want to be accepted into the team right away, focusing on other strengths such as leadership, organization, problem solving, and stakeholder management will be more beneficial to the team rather than trying to impress them with your less-than-impressive technical jargon. Are project requirements constantly changing?

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking Stakeholder engagement. Leadership. Developing leadership skills should be a priority, even though you probably don’t have hierarchical responsibility over the team.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, redefining leadership is a pivotal aspect of their journey. The project management principle "Demonstrating Leadership Behaviors" aligns closely with the Scrum ethos, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in fostering team success and positive outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Her leadership and guidance is of paramount importance during planning and execution. Since good decision-making is critical for good leadership and guidance, project managers need to know how heuristics (mental disposition) and biases (personal inclinations) influence a project manager’s decisions.

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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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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2019

With this comes the ability to manage relationships more effectively through influence, coaching or mentoring. It might sound as if EI is a soft skill, which it is, but no less important to leadership than the more championed hard skills. This enables one to resolve conflicts and encourage teamwork while inspiring others.

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