Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This article explores the art of Agile leadership, delving into the challenges of finding the right equilibrium between allowing teams to self-organize and providing enough guidance and structure for seamless Agile execution. This not only fuels innovation but also encourages a growth mindset within the organization.

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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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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leadership Alignment Many organizations underestimate the importance of executive and middle management support for Agile teams. This empowerment fosters accountability, innovation, and a higher level of engagement. There is no out-of-the-box roadmap or toolkit for that. It's not enough to just say, "Yes, let's be Agile".

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

This balance will be key to achieving effective and sustainable strategic value realization. These new projects are strategic in nature, such as innovation, research & development, new product development and strategic planning initiatives. Getting to this balance is a key to future experiencing culture.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2018

Likely with good intention, since it is culture that enables groups of talented but different people to come together in a way that allows a project to be completed, a team to grow and success to be sustained. Another popular word that gets tossed around often is innovation. What Is Innovation? What Is Culture?

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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. Project managers and sponsors will need to adopt leadership approaches that foster engagement, adaptability, empowerment, and active involvement among team members. Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

Here are some of the main tech innovations that have led to an evolution in the way we manage projects. A shift to leadership Finally, there’s also more emphasis on leadership. This is a massive move towards project leadership skills instead of simply implementing processes.

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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. Project managers and sponsors will need to adopt leadership approaches that foster engagement, adaptability, empowerment, and active involvement among team members.

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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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Inloox

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Research and development, innovation management and new product introduction On the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this process What is remarkable about innovations is their multiple ambivalence. 1]] Why are some organizations or companies more innovative than others?

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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 promote a work-life balanced and psychologically safe environment, ensuring team resilience and sustained productivity.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Stifled Innovation : When the directive is to “go fast,” where is the time for innovation, for trying new approaches, or for learning from failure A Leadership Issue, Not Just a Team Issue Imposing velocity as the sole metric is a form of micromanagement that neglects the nuanced fabric of agile values.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement: EBM inherently encourages experimentation and feedback, key components of an innovative organizational culture. Achieving Sustainable Growth: Smart managers focus on short-term gains and sustainable growth. EBM helps in identifying strategies that offer long-term benefits.

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Productivity Land

MAY 31, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the success of technical teams depends not only on their specialized skills but also on effective leadership. Technical professionals are often entrusted with critical projects, complex problem-solving, and innovation-driven tasks.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this dynamic environment, the distinction between leading and managing is pivotal, as skilled project managers with strong leadership capabilities not only navigate projects toward success but also foster a collaborative atmosphere where individuals thrive. Leadership in this context becomes a driving force for success.

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Project Accelerator News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their enterprises create jobs, stimulate innovation, and foster community growth. Among these skills, effective leadership is paramount. To navigate the complexities of running a small business and ensuring its growth and sustainability, owners must cultivate five key leadership skills.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A celebration of the project managers and teams who work painstakingly across a plethora of industries to deliver cutting edge technology and innovations that help us to redefine and grow our world every day. as they discuss how to create and sustain a PMO, as well as the role effective power skills play in this process. Register here!

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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. Driving Project, Program and Portfolio Success: The Sustainability Wheel Authors: Rich Maltzman and David Shirley. PDU claim: 9 hours.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Building a culture of continuous improvement enhances service delivery and empowers your teams to innovate and excel. Ultimately, the lack of continual improvement hinders the organisation’s ability to adapt, innovate, and maintain a competitive. So, standing still is not an option.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

When the emergency fades, people too often return to traditional command-and-control innovation until the next crisis arises. Companies can sustain their agility by taking three key steps. So why not capitalize on times when Agile innovations are highly successful to make the business system itself more agile? Darrell Rigby.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 10, 2024

These cultural barriers can impede innovation, stifle creativity, and erode trust within the organization, making it difficult to sustain Agile practices over the long term. Lack of Leadership Support: Last but not least, the absence of strong leadership support can significantly hinder Agile adoption efforts.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

Dispersed teams often have greater diversity than co-located ones which could lead to more creativity and innovation if that diversity is effectively leveraged. They might place greater faith in senior leadership’s ability to overcome significant issues with the project. The first finding seems logical.

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Planview

JUNE 5, 2020

PMO leadership today is about more than being a purveyor of governance and delivering projects on time and on budget. The PMO leadership journey to becoming a Savvy PMO builds on a collaborative approach to adapt processes, support multiple work methodologies, and relook at their toolset. The Characteristics of a Savvy PMO.

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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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MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the dynamic world of engineering project management, cost improvement is not merely a necessity but the lifeblood of sustainable success. Your commitment ensures sustained cost improvement. Leadership: Leadership is pivotal in establishing a vision and direction for quality management.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 22, 2022

Innovation. Thought Leadership News Insight and Expertise for Individuals, Teams, and Organizations. Leadership and Change Agility Tips, Methods & Insights By Jane Morgan What’s the most important thing to consider when you start down the road to agility? What are some tips for an agile-based planning approach?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Lacking essential power skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, influence and directiveness can harm both reputation of the IT leadership team and the stability of IT departments. The changing face of IT leadership is shifting as new generations enter the work force. It’s not the 90’s anymore.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

Really, it comes back to servant leadership. Engaged, motivated teams are likely to sustain their growth and continue to improve, more effectively navigate challenges, and be more resilient when they do encounter challenges and setbacks. And even if you did, you cannot control other people or the variables in your environment.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Innovation has become a key driver for success and growth. However, many businesses struggle to spark innovation and devise a creative strategy. Successful companies understand that innovation is a critical component of staying relevant and staying ahead of the competition.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 3, 2020

Today, Jen brings her customer experience lens to product development, where she works on exciting product innovations for the future of the company. . That said, the greatest personal and professional development occurred for me when I accepted my first executive leadership role. Which is, by far, my favorite role yet. .

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The leadership focus should be on creating a culture. To succeed in establishing and benefiting from this building block, a high transparency in the culture is critical in order to rethink how we do business and how much we create and innovate. Plan Forward This experience-driven culture of the future is built on bold leadership.

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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

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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International Institute for Learning

JULY 22, 2022

Innovation. Thought Leadership News Insight and Expertise for Individuals, Teams, and Organizations. Exclusive Video Interview Leadership & Change Agility Tips, Methods & Insights 4 Questions with Jane Morgan What’s the most important thing to consider when you start down the road to agility? Intelligence.

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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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