Leading Agile

AUGUST 22, 2024

This understanding should guide how you present Agile—not as a different way of working but as a strategic initiative to help them reach their goals. In our experience, executives are typically charged with improving predictability, quality, cost savings, product fit, early ROI, and innovation or some combination.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The initiative has secured A$20bn of public funding as well as private investment. The Sustainable Sydney 2030 program lays out other initiative to develop the city, which is mentioned in the most recent Global Liveability Index. The Australian government has granted two initiatives close to Brisbane major project status.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This initiative was then brought to the global stage by IIL, influenced by Dr. Harold Kerzner’s insights. Join us for a live day of inspiration, innovation, and a whole lot of fun. 7, 2024, to engage with the very best thought leaders and speakers and will be available to stream through Feb.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In this complex and dynamic landscape, strong project management is paramount, essential for driving innovation, ensuring efficiency, and meeting sustainability goals. The global shift towards renewable energy sources has placed a premium on innovative project management.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2025

(Remember: We are not paid to practice [insert your agile framework of choice] but to solve our customers problems within the given constraints while contributing to the organizations sustainability.) The DellAcqua study demonstrates that AI-enabled individuals matched the performance of human teams in innovation tasks.

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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. Continuous Innovation: From Agile methodologies to change management, these influencers are at the forefront of evolving project delivery practices.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It has been applied to non-software products that seek to drive forward with innovation and have a level of uncertainty, such as computers, motor vehicles, medical devices, food, clothing, music and more; and it’s also being used in other types of projects that need a more responsive and fast-paced production schedule , such as marketing.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2025

Change in the workplace requires three key aspects (dissatisfaction, vision, and initial step) to overcome resistance to change. The third element involves taking initial steps: actions that will allow people to try something new that might work better for them and bring them closer to the envisioned future. Vervoort, 2012).

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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. Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Resilience and Risk Management The prevalent global uncertainties highlight the paramount importance of business and societal resilience and proactive risk management in project initiatives.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2023

The lack of a standard and evidence-based mechanism to measure performance and agility leaves many organizations in the dark regarding what activities are needed to not only lead to agility, but what activities leaders should support and promote help to make enterprise agility sustainable, repeatable and scalable.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

TL; DR: Psychological Safety as a Competitive Edge Psychological safety isnt about fluffy nicenessit is the foundation of agile teams that innovate, adapt, and deliver. Most importantly, recognize that building and sustaining psychological safety is an ongoing practicenot a one-and-done box to check.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Encouraging regular debriefing sessions, offering emotional support programs, and promoting mental wellness initiatives can help mitigate the impact of emotional labor. Encouraging flexible schedules, promoting downtime, and discouraging after-hours communication can create a healthier, more sustainable work environment.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

A construction delivery method is a procedure by which a construction project goes from initiation to close. Is the plan more innovative than functional? This can be considered a subset of integrated project delivery, especially when dealing with the repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability and even small new construction jobs.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Resilience and Risk Management: The prevalent global uncertainties highlight the paramount importance of business and societal resilience and proactive risk management in project initiatives.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most exciting outcomes of Scrum being adopted by a team is innovation. Broadly that is described as innovation. Innovation around the team's working practices. Innovation in the product and in the case of the following interview, innovation in the broader context of climate change.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

This subtle change signals a seismic shift in mindset: from temporary initiatives to sustainable, evolving solutions. It requires not just a change in vocabulary but a cultural shift, a realignment of values towards long-term impact, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth. Now, imagine a shift – a simple yet profound one.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

Two to three questions from each category will provide more than enough ground for an engaging initial 60 minute-long conversation with candidates. It reflects a non-agile, opportunistic mindset that values instant gratification—more sales—over a sustainable product development strategy. Nowadays, innovation is a team sport.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 10, 2024

(See 10 Signs You Might be Micromanaging your Scrum team ) Lack of Alignment: Another common challenge faced by companies masquerading as Agile is the lack of alignment between Agile initiatives and strategic objectives. For more on this topic, check out the Professional Agile Leadership course.)

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Purpose, innovation, and an eye on the future will continue to guide companies in a post-pandemic world. Sustainability practices will need to be built into every project and process if we are to counteract the most damaging effects of global warming. Awareness of the climate crisis is prevalent in society, but action has been slow.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Adopting this learning stance allows organizations to pivot quickly, innovate, and remain competitive and viable. What Is Transformation Strategy? Establishing a learning culture. Build resilience.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2020

Liberating Structures are a disruptive innovation that can replace more controlling or constraining approache s’. Understand what stops Agile from working across firms and most importantly how do firms unwind or undo Agile initiatives once they start? Check out [link] for more information. So that’s it…. 3 things.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

The idea has been around for several years: design the teams according to the product requirements and give them autonomy to create the best possible solution from both a value proposition and an organizational sustainability perspective. Innovation that happens from the bottom up tends to be chaotic but smart.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

Whole Foods Market strategically positioned itself within the organic and natural foods category, recognizing the growing consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable food options. The company built a reputation for being a trusted source of healthy, sustainable food options.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

Initially, they planned six three-week sprints, followed by a 'safety net' sprint. An upward curve of undone work, contradicting the essence of Agile, which is to minimize such backlogs and ensure a sustainable pace of development. Enjoy this video? The result?

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Initially, she studied history at Georgia State University and then pursued a master’s degree in museum studies and anthropology at George Washington University. With over 15 years of knitting experience, she also dyes yarn sustainably and is a novice weaver. But portfolio management wasn’t always her field.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

No matter how well the project’s requirements are thought out and the fact that everyone initially agrees on the project’s requirements, changes seem to occur. The Say “NO” Ribbon THE INNOVATION RIBBON Innovation is generally regarded as a new way of doing something.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Scrum Solution : Scrum’s Product Backlog, guided by a clear Product Vision and Product Goal, establishes a strategic direction for the development initiative. Sprint Planning concentrates discussions on outlining achievable objectives for the upcoming Sprint, aligning team efforts with the broader development initiative. As Dwight D.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 20, 2020

With an ambitious 18 month timeframe, Radically’s team was deeply integrated into Vodafone to provide confidence and experience, initially acting as the ‘scaffolding’ for the new agile model, then building capability and gradually stepping back as Vodafone’s maturity grew. Stage 3 – Sustained and Continuous Improvement.

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Scrum.org

JULY 3, 2023

They require a radical shift from rigid, top-down management to flexible, people-centric operations rooted in simplified structures, autonomous teams, and frequent, sustainable value delivery rather than promising quicker, cheaper results. ? They are never process-driven but depend on cultural and mind-shift changes.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Al Zeitoun, Global Leader and author in Strategy Execution, Operational Excellence, Organizational Development, Sustainable Transformations, and Program Management. Explore insights on organizational strategy, innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and effective program management in one of the largest global multi-industry companies.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 19, 2023

Unfortunately, some Scrum Masters fall into the trap of using the same Retrospective agenda repeatedly, stifling the team's creativity and hindering their ability to generate innovative solutions. I once had the opportunity to work with a Scrum Master who followed an identical Retrospective agenda for over a year.

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Scrum.org

JULY 7, 2020

The idea has been around for several years: design the teams according to the product requirements and give them autonomy to create the best possible solution from both a value proposition and an organizational sustainability perspective. Innovation that happens from the bottom up tends to be chaotic but smart. Brooks’s Law.

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Technical Review Agile Software Review Software Engineering 188

The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Lori Milhaven, Ashley Jorgensen, and Rena Akroush February 28, 2024 Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience packed with vibrant speakers and innovative ideas. This isn’t just another online conference; it’s an energizing expedition into the forefront of leadership and innovation across all levels.

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Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Over three months, sustained training and iterative updates ensured widespread adoption. This innovation aligns with MIGSO-PCUBEDs commitment to digital transformation, demonstrating how AI-driven solutions can support more informed, agile and strategic project management approaches. To learn more about APM, visit www.apm.org.uk.

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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This not only leads to cost savings but also frees up teams to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives that drive long-term value. However, digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about creating a culture that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

However, even with a group of innovative designers, engineers, marketers, and salespeople, 90 percent of start-ups fail miserably and end up shutting down their enterprises, as per reports by Forbes. In fact, we believe that a project manager can help sustainably lead the company if he or she knows a few helpful hacks.

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