The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 3, 2020

It has been 10 years since The Lazy Project Manager was published and I have had the pleasure of presenting on this topic in 25 countries so far, but now, at the start of a new year, 2020 no less, I have decided that this will be the last year that I deliver ‘The Lazy Project Manager’ keynote. Based on a new book for 2020).

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

These new projects are strategic in nature, such as innovation, research & development, new product development and strategic planning initiatives. Many of the traditional project management processes, tools, and techniques used in operational projects do not apply to strategic or innovation projects.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

If you recognize these challenges, a structured project methodology, such as the Stage Gate process, can help you overcome them, by bringing control and consistency to your deliveries. The Stage Gate process breaks projects down into distinct stages and gates. Jump to a section: What is the Stage Gate process in project management?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2025

Let's investigate how agile leadership can help startups endure and thrive in such conditions in the present scenario. Encouraging diverse perspectives to help foster innovations. Key strategies include, namely: Building scalable processes that view the business as growing.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

When you have a long-term project that needs to be evaluated regularly, and you’re dealing with numerous stakeholders, the phase-gate process could be an ideal fit for your organization. What is the Phase-Gate Process? For the rest of the blog, we’ll discuss the process in a product development setting.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2024

Scrum was first presented in 1995 by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland. HR departments benefit from Scrum by streamlining recruitment processes, onboarding, and employee development programs. Continuous Improvement : The emphasis on retrospectives helps teams continuously improve their processes and outcomes.

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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 5, 2024

This event is more than a simple demo or presentation of work accomplished; it's an open collaboration, an opportunity to engage, give and receive feedback, and adapt if needed. This two-way communication enriches the review process and ensures valuable insights are gathered and considered.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2020

There is no time like the present for looking backwards and planning forwards. One of the largest series of conferences for project managers in North America, the Project Summit has industry innovators who help professionals be more productive, and learn best practices, skills and strategies to succeed. Multiple Dates & Locations.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

At the core of all manufacturing innovations are research and development (R&D) teams. These teams drive economic growth by producing strategies, designs, process improvements and products that bring value to both consumers and companies—as well as create competitive advantages for manufacturers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A key part of a PMO leader’s job is to develop and maintain project management standards and processes and to support the people doing the delivery – project managers, program managers , and teams. It also presents a vision of the future, what’s possible for the team, and where the PMO wants to be. Innovation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

I review a lot of PM software tools and there are companies now making massive leaps into integrating big data, automations, machine learning and more into the way they collate, present and make it possible to use large data sets. Efficiency is more than having the right process. Human/machine collaboration. But it’s coming.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Project management trends that were once standard are slowly being replaced by modern and innovative solutions. This presents an opening for collaboration platforms that keep projects progressing accurately and within budget. What is the project/process maturity level of most project teams? The industry continues to evolve.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Every decision, each process they engage in, has been based on some manner of forecasting to support it. It goes without saying that the more accurate business forecasting is, the more effective the strategies and project plans that stem from the process. One thing is constant, all industries rely on business forecasting.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A vision statement looks towards the future, but a mission statement talks about what the company is doing in the present. Similar to a mission statement , a vision statement it’s a living document that is referred to as a lodestar to lead a company to its next innovation. However, the process is similar for most of them.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Compile the data and present your strategies, goals and options. In fact, in some lean or agile organizations, over-reliance on documentation is seen as a clear impediment to innovation and collaboration. Again, you’ll want to have this process also documented in your business case. Compare and finalize your approaches.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Mind mapping is a well-known allround method for decision-making, creativity and structuring processes. The technique was invented in the 1970s by the british author Tony Buzan, with the aim to achieve an accelerated information processing and storage through this brain-friendly visualization. Mind Mapping – Map out Your Projects.

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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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Leading Agile

AUGUST 22, 2024

Their hesitation toward Agile often comes from a place of caution, rooted in a preference for traditional methods that provide clear metrics and established processes. 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.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Then list the assumptions and constraints in the planning process. While the business case that you have composed earlier in the project process may have offered a general view of the project, now the project plan will go into greater detail once the project scope and charter have been formalized and a team hired. Related Content.

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Project Bliss

JULY 30, 2019

The Osborn Parnes creative problem-solving process is a structured way to generate creative and innovative ways to address problems. You create innovative approaches to change. Origin of the Osborn Parnes Creative Problem-solving Process. The two collaborated to formalize the process., which is still taught today.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2022

We do it as children, we do it as teenagers (often terrifying our parents in the process) and we do it as adults. You are likely to notice more creativity and innovation, the mood in the room is uplifting. Strengths-based project management is an approach to project management that focuses on the people rather than the process.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2020 2001 PMI 434

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

Here are some of the main tech innovations that have led to an evolution in the way we manage projects. I won’t forget presenting at the APM conference in 2008 where I spoke about how the rest of business worked in comparison to how project managers worked, and why we should be embracing technology and social media tools. Thankfully.

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2008 Leadership Manufacturing PMI 377

ProjectManager.com

JULY 23, 2020

There’s no time like the present for a crash course in virtual teams! A parallel team comes from the same organization, and is tasked to develop recommendations on a process or system. Innovative Atmosphere. But when managers are not physically present, they make more of an effort to connect. Examples of Virtual Teams.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Why it’s important: Over the past two decades, we have witnessed groundbreaking advancements in processes, technologies, tools, and communication. 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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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2025

The Levers of the Change Formula In the following paragraph, I will present levers for each part of the execution of the change formula. Unclear Processes: A lack of clarity in roles, policies, or workflows can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and inconsistent outputs. Vervoort, 2012).

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Underperforming Technical Team 2014 2011 Technical Review 143

Planio

MARCH 31, 2025

A recent McKinsey study found that 61% of business leaders confessed that their decision-making process was slowing them down, leaving them unable to take the quick action required to drive their organizations forward. Decision-making is highly inefficient. Define each one and plan the approach (Convergent) 3. How are they different?

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Lean 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

He looks at, amongst other things, using automation to streamline processes and looks at the adoption that we are trying to implement as part of a project, and what is the desired change, and takes a much wider and holistic view of human behaviour at work. He said that he’s seen a lot of people spend hours on a 50-page presentation.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Artificial Inteligence 379

Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many of the changes the pandemic brought us around how we order food, consume entertainment, pay bills or even visit the doctor will become the norm, which in turn will create a cascade effect with their associated business processes becoming more digital. . Neuman also discusses the role of innovation in the Deployment Phase.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

The project director is responsible for critical decision-making, such as adjusting the budget and adding resources related to the project governance processes. It’s part of their job to be innovative and integrate those solutions to better project outcomes. Present to investors, business partners and company executives.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 28, 2022

Studies aimed at disproving the claimed advantages of multitasking have popped up, urging individuals to actually turn the process of multitasking inside out to see if it’s an ally or an enemy. Block out time in your diary for ‘bulk processing’ similar tasks to avoid the load of task switching.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

That’s a big slice of pie, which includes everything from polices, regulations and functions to processes, procedures and responsibilities. This is where process comes in. But it’s best to keep these key stakeholders at no more than six in order to run the process more efficiently. Information. Advisory Group.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

We see technology evolving, new tools, consolidation, innovation and more. The projects of the present and future need project managers who are strategic partners and changemakers. Six videos covering tools and techniques, the process and more. RPA is Robotic Process Automation. Change is inevitable – we all know that.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

It’s a process, a mindset and a shift to keep our global economy sustainable, innovative and engaged. The biggest impact I have seen from women in the field in the last few years is the material—books, presentations, papers—that are coming forth. Women have choices and can help change this ratio.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The book Cycles – The simplest, proven method to innovate faster while reducing risks , written by Bryan Cassady with the collaboration of 22 co-authors, offers not only the ‘ why’ and ‘ what’ but also the ‘ how’ of innovation. And a simple format to test your ideas: present your ideas and get feedback (one at a time).

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Business Agility Business Agility is the ability to remain competitive and operate successfully in the digital age by responding quickly to market changes and new opportunities with innovative, digitally-enabled solutions. The most common schedule for a PI is four development iterations, followed by an innovation and planning (IP) iteration.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 19, 2018

For many of us, reading project reports can be a tedious part of the project management process. Unfortunately, opportunities can be easily overlooked without some sort of structured process for interpretation and review. Interpret what is in the report, and confirm that all the assumptions and ideas present are correct.

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