Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

James was the VP of Product Development at Innovatech, a leading company in the tech industry known for its cutting-edge solutions and dynamic work environment. Despite leading teams of brilliant minds at Innovatech, James encountered hurdles in coordination and meeting deadlines due to the projects' rapid pace and complexity.

Leadership 183

Leadership Technical Review 2023 SCRUM 183

TechEmpower - Project Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. The explanation from software leadership is often unsatisfying or unclear. And unless they have a tech background, they can’t look under the hood themselves. It also provides concrete recommendations for improvements.

Technical Review 104

Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review Fractional CTO 104

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.

2023 417

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 417

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

Project management is affecting how humans perform or adopt technology. There’s an acceleration due to covid but there are going to be initiatives where you are engineering people out of a role to be replaced with tech. Typically, the challenge is infrastructure and tech. PM always affects a human.

Technical Review 371

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Artificial Inteligence 371

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. To be reviewed and updated and beyond. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning.

Leadership 220

Leadership Technical Review Lean Sustainability 220

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 1, 2019

What’s the difference between project management and project leadership? A recent APM report, Project Leadership; skills, behaviours, knowledge and values , explored this question. . The authors concluded project leadership is future-focused. Repeat the exercise often and review your project management approach accordingly.

Leadership 252

Leadership Consulting Governance Government 252

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.

Innovation 137

Innovation Technical Review Sustainability Engineering 137

Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Customer-Centric Innovation teaches how to take on competition by creating successful and innovative business ideas through a thorough understanding of customer needs. Related story: 8 free online courses to grow your tech skills ]. Related story: 6 ways to be a better project manager ]. Moving your career forward.

Certification 252

Certification Technical Review Lean 2012 252

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. When you look deeper, you see them struggling to cope with growing technical complexity, coordination costs across teams, and leadership bottlenecks.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review Software Review Agile Innovation 214

Inloox

JULY 26, 2021

Due to numerous new technologies, approaches and faster market changes in recent years, it was necessary to adapt the standards again, according to PMI. PMBOK is intended to help execute work methods in a more proactive, innovative and adaptive way. Stewardship: Be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review 2027 PMI Prince2 246

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

Here are some high-profile failed projects: Following an internal review, Multiplex, the Australian development company responsible for the reconstruction of the Wembley Stadium, became aware that costs for the project were escalating to the point that the company would make a loss of £750 million on the project. billion to £10.9

Technical Review 273

Technical Review 2007 Software Review 2005 273

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Delivering innovative products on time, on budget. The PMO’s mission statement should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure that it remains relevant and aligned with the organization’s values and vision. State of Maine Office of Information Technology. Innovation. Engaging customers.

PMO 367

PMO Technical Review Information Technology Governance 367

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. What Is Evidence-Based Management (EBM)?

Technical Review 212

Technical Review Innovation Leadership Risk Management 212

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project directors are responsible for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. It’s part of their job to be innovative and integrate those solutions to better project outcomes.

Finance 314

Finance Technical Review Monitoring Software Review 314

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….

2019 292

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

I just finished the last chapter of Susanne Madsen’s piece on The Power of Project Leadership (2nd edition). I’ve been a longtime student of both Project Management and of researchers like Brené Brown , who explore emotional intelligence with leadership. This is the way to foster needed efficiency, speed, and innovation!

Leadership 112

Leadership Technical Review PMI 2018 112

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These anti-patterns can emerge due to a variety of reasons, such as resistance to change, lack of understanding of Scrum principles, or misalignment of organizational practices with Scrum values.

SCRUM 226

SCRUM ChatGPT Technical Review Development Team Review 226

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, in our rapidly evolving business landscape, sticking rigidly to traditional Scrum by the book could be a straightjacket stifling innovation, user focus, and adaptability. Innovation : Scrum is designed for incremental improvement but isn’t necessarily geared for groundbreaking innovation.

SCRUM 192

SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 192

Inloox

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Tight control of all project data and maximum evaluation due to extreme productivity pressure The days of projects bumbling along are over. Companies that fail to bring innovative products and services to market in short release cycles are not truly agile. More and more companies will come to this realization in 2025.

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2025 Infrastructure Technical Review Software Review 130

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

Let’s review the impact of high performing teams, highlight their principles, behaviors and competencies and share strategies from influential voices in our community on how to thrive in lean times. Project Performance Affects the Bottom Line. According to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession 2018 Report , “9.9

Underperforming Technical Team 286

Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence Lean Technical Review 286

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Short-term Wins over Long-term Value : The focus on velocity could lead teams to prioritize work that will ‘score points’ now at the expense of activities that contribute to long-term success and value creation, such as refactoring or tackling technical debt.

Sustainability 251

Sustainability Technical Review Innovation SCRUM 251

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It's no longer innovative, exciting, worthy of keynote talks or passionate meetups. Agile is no longer innovative as it was when the Manifesto was established. Technical Mastery: From my personal experience as a Scrum Master, I can say that a Scrum Master typically spends 80% of their time/capacity with Developers.

SCRUM 209

SCRUM Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 209

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. What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership?

2025 111

2025 Influencer Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. 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.

PMI 361

PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 361

Scrum.org

MARCH 18, 2020

Such a study is holistic; it involves looking at the organizational design, technical capabilities, culture and knowledge, and type of control and metrics used to define success. Some of these have to do with ‘the system,’ the whole of hierarchy, setups, technology, and so on that make up an organization. DevOps is a clear example.

Technical Review 191

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 191

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

Leadership is critical. The Harvard Business Review notes what it sees as shortcomings to the technique. For one, it doesn’t incorporate information technology. It also doesn’t fit well with work that is oriented towards finding innovative new methods and processes. The DMAIC Roadmap.

Lean 417

Lean Manufacturing Transportation Sustainability 417

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Their responsibilities are the same in that they plan, review plans, schedule tasks and monitor and control projects to ensure that they’re delivered on time without overspending. They should have experience, leadership skills and certifications that can help differentiate themselves. Let’s take a moment to review them.

Software Review 405

Software Review Monitoring Technical Review Risk Management 405

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

However, because they’re concerned with streamlining department workflows, implementing new technology or processes or even updating the company’s offerings, customers will eventually see the benefits of these improvements. A strategic project is about creating something new and innovative.

Software Review 326

Software Review Monitoring Technical Review Budget 326

Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

The Problem : Parts of the leadership—particularly the middle management—pay lip service at best to the idea of becoming an agile organization. Leadership is about being the first to explore unknown territory at personal risk, thus being a role model. The Sprint Review is an excellent opportunity, for example.).

SCRUM 221

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 221

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These striking innovations, which look like toys, are the facade of a profound shift in the industrial paradigm based on speed of change, open-source, decentralization, and composability. Changing a traditional production tool is long and difficult, generating high costs, hindering innovation, and causing loss of economic opportunities.

Agile 184

Agile Manufacturing Technical Review Aerospace 184

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

In Review – Crisis Management: How to Lead During a Crisis. But it is in a crisis when the true meaning of leadership is defined. Related: Common Leadership Challenges. Technology initiated another crisis. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. It’s rare to land in the middle. People Crisis Examples.

Underperforming Technical Team 319

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Risk Management Budget 319

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe™) is one of the most popular approaches to applying agile at scale out there.

SCRUM 172

SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Cadence 172

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While Scrum excels in simplicity and flexibility, applying it out of the box often falls short in corporate contexts due to limitations in product discovery, scaling, and portfolio management. Their leadership doesnt just tolerate failure; they see it as a crucial learning mechanism. Not always.

SCRUM 167

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Innovation 167

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This team of e Agile Transformation Coaches will consist of people focused on executive-level understanding and leadership, people that teach team-level technical practices, and everything in between. The TL partners with and works alongside the C-Suite to create innovative and customized solutions to meet the business’ needs.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 118

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

Sprint Reviews and user interviews are also well suited to improve collaboration and communication over time. At a later stage, typical agile events, such as Sprint Reviews, also work well by demonstrating what value the Scrum Team created for them. Nowadays, innovation is a team sport. How do you deal with that?

SCRUM 253

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 253

Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2020

Their technical excellence is top-notch, they use the most advanced tools, they have a great team identity. There might be intentional ‘organisational conventions’ to comply with some legal requirements, or due to nature of the business. Constraint 1: Heroic Management & Leadership Approach. Can we improve it?”. Conclusion. .

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Software Review Technical Review Leadership Influencer 202