Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are. New leadership likes to make a mark on things. Other methods include focus groups, surveys, and document analysis. Adapt and flex as you go, reviewing priorities and working on what you can while the other stuff unfolds. Pin for later reading.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Align with the Business Need A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK ), the bible for project managers, states that “projects are initiated due to internal business needs or external influences”. Based on the needs analysis, project leadership typically develops a business case and charters a project. Fox, Alyssa.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2021

The dotted lines represent the influence of external drivers on the success factor, while the arrows display the relations among success factors. There are broadly three groups that influence successful Agile transformations; Developers, Product Owners & Scrum Masters, and top managers. The H[1–5] tags represent the hypotheses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. You’ll create project plans and carry them out.

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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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Moira Alexander

MARCH 20, 2017

With these three areas under our purview, we are able to more effectively influence change across the organization. Specifically, we have impacted nearly every area that influences a fan's experience with the Bulls: Ticketing, Sponsorship, Digital Content, Marketing, and Concessions," he says. Bottom-line.

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WorkOtter

JULY 11, 2024

PMOs must also aggregate this information across all projects to inform decisions and keep leadership in the loop. Instead, they’re perceived as order takers for the business, tasked with executing initiatives without much influence over the strategic decision-making. Demonstrate leadership.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: A Survey By Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. & AI’s impact on project management is multifaceted, influencing everything from decision-making processes to resource allocation and risk management. Dr. Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach.

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Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These unconscious biases can influence who we hire (and listen to), the decisions we make, and what we prioritize in our daily lives — and not always for the better. One survey found that nearly 40% of people frequently experience bias that leads to unfair treatment based on factors such as their age, gender, or race.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Strong leadership in projects is important for success, so getting your project board and/or project steering group set up as soon as you can is a good start. For example, on one project, I had the CFO steering group, and attendees were all SLT (senior leadership team members). Who will get you access to the resources you require?

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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. They will also help align stakeholders and communicate the vision effectively.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

We have a survey item that specifically speaks to this question: how do I measure success as a Scrum Master? Really, it comes back to servant leadership. And then, what am I doing as a Scrum Master to influence this factor in a positive direction? And of course, it’s something Scrum Masters have a strong desire to understand.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In the practice of project management, the focus is often placed on leadership to achieve success; however, leadership – no matter the style – is of little to no effect if the project manager has low EI and fosters psychologically unsafe environments.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It is no surprise that the researchers conclude that “Product Owners perform a wide range of challenging activities which require experience and high-status in order to be able to exert influence”. Product Owners perform a wide range of challenging activities which require experience and high-status in order to be able to exert influence.”.

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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. Team Health : Regular team surveys can provide insights into the Scrum Master’s influence on team morale and collaboration. Please share your experience in the comments.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Free: Download the Agile Metrics Survey 2021. Your primary influence is the environment you create. Modern leadership is not leading through statements, fiats or dictates – it’s leading through questions, through inviting the conversations we want to cultivate, and creating the conditions for transformation.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This post is for anyone who wants to inspire, change or influence others through their efforts as professionals, with emphasis on the latter. How should leadership interact with autonomous teams? I think you should read this post, and take it to heart when you write content that is aimed at influencing others.

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Scrum.org

MAY 13, 2019

We gathered both quantitative as well as qualitative data from a survey completed by over 200 participants. External consults are rarely considered to be useful allies and/or worth building relationships with; About The Survey. We used an online survey?—?Google And what else can we learn from them? Key Findings. Google Forms?—?to

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 18, 2016

During this time I discovered that I would like to manage not only the construction site but the overall project as this allows for more influence on the overall result. I was very much influenced by my Dad who is a civil engineer and who sometimes took me on site with him during my school holidays when I was a child.

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Proofhub

JULY 12, 2022

Exit interviews, employee surveys, and feedback sessions can provide insight into what employees like or dislike about working with the organization. Developing Leadership The role of leadership is crucial to ensure teams perform their best. Run an employee survey that asks questions on fairness and equality.

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PM That Works

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The Role of AI in Change Management AI isnt here to replace human leadership, especially in something as inherently human as managing change. How AI supports stakeholder engagement: Sentiment analysis from emails, surveys, or social media platforms gives you real-time insights into stakeholder concerns.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 20, 2020

While I was researching my book, Customer-Centric Project Management , I came across a piece of research in the Project Management Journal about women’s leadership skills. Most important leadership behaviors for project managers. Leadership has a huge effect on projects. 5 Least used behaviors by female project managers.

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PM Basics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

What are the most relevant challenges of leadership in multinational leadership? Without forgetting the time difference, language barriers, different assumptions based on different cultures, I have experimented that using the right multinational leadership to manage resources is the most challenging one.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 23, 2025

It is a highly collaborative operation coordinated by HR and senior leadership. It keeps companies resilient and adaptable and avoids the vulnerabilities that arise from a lack of leadership or power vacuum (you remember Game of Thrones , right?) HR works in collaboration with leadership to outline and execute a succession plan.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

One study showed that 90 percent of millennials identify sustainability as a crucial consideration for career moves, 82 percent look for ways to make their employer more sustainable, and 67 percent believe they have enough influence in their workplace to impact the organization’s sustainability. This is where leadership comes in.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 31, 2022

Leadership changes at the top have always created a bit of fallout for project teams, as the new executive stakeholders rethink organizational priorities. . A Pew Research Center survey found that 63% of workers who quit a job in 2021 did so because of a lack of advancement. Putting people first. What do you think?

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 14, 2023

But what has been shaping the direction of project leadership in 2023? In my 2023 project management survey , 24% of project managers said they wished they could get rid of meeting admin. Here are five project management trends that have been top of mind for me. No more note-taking! However, we’re all in this together.

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Susanne Madsen

JUNE 29, 2020

You can for instance: Create surveys to elicit views and opinions from staff. They are being listened to and have become active participants who have real influence. Questions are a great way to open up and allow co-ownership. Set up discussion forums where ideas can be sourced and debated in a wider group.

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Ron Rosenhead

MARCH 15, 2017

Use of a standardised project management practices are used by over 50% of companies within the survey. They use their position and authority to clear roadblocks, make quick and effective decisions, and influence executive leadership. There are some important highlights and I have chosen to cover a few in this article.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 6, 2017

Despite the amount of focus user group surveys, subject matter expert collaboration, and thoughtful process analysis, there will never be a single, perfect methodology for getting work done. Effective teams still need strong leadership, project management, and clear communication to deliver.

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Velociteach

MARCH 6, 2024

In a McKinsey survey , only 20% of respondents stated their companies excelled in decision-making. Organizations have a culture that influences the project team’s sub-culture. Strategic initiatives have higher visibility and require greater leadership engagement than a small maintenance project.

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TrustRadius Project Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Based on a recent TrustRadius survey of over 700 professionals , here is the ultimate list of the 119 most-hated business buzzwords. We did this survey because words matter. Take the survey for yourself here. What do you think are the most annoying business buzzwords? Did you see your (least) favorite term on the list?

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2020

This quality can be gained and improved, and if you want to regulate your emotions and influence other people’s states, do your best to level up your emotional intelligence. . As for soft skills, leadership, decision-making and communication skills are an absolute requirement for project managers given their responsibilities.

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Planio

MARCH 7, 2018

Step 4: Keep the meeting focused (and stop being a bad influence). In a survey of 182 senior managers from a range of industries, 65% said meetings keep them from completing their own work. Step 4: Keep the meeting focused (and stop being a bad influence). Step 2: Schedule for the minimum amount of time needed. Are you ready?

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Planview

MAY 26, 2023

The core implementation leadership, including the portfolio sponsor, PMO leader, and change manager, managed the communication plan deliverables. People were equally important for their leadership roles at multiple levels of the organization. The people managers also needed to ensure the change was fully understood and reinforced.

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Wrike

APRIL 7, 2025

Influences action A well-crafted executive summary motivates action. Surveys show 65% of urban consumers prefer fresh meal kits over frozen alternatives. Begin marketing campaigns and influencer partnerships. Assess the impact of influencer marketing on consumer trust. Financial projections Initial investment: $2.5

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Productivity Land

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Employee Satisfaction Index This index encompasses various factors influencing remote employee satisfaction, including work-life balance, communication effectiveness, and professional development opportunities. Organisations can gather data to calculate the employee satisfaction index through surveys and feedback mechanisms.

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