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. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Let’s jump in. Mark Phillips.

2019 292

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 3, 2020

We launched our first version of LiquidPlanner during the Great Recession, so we were the definition of lean and scrappy. It led me to my first executive leadership role and, paired with what I learned working with customers on our product along the way, ultimately positioned me to head product development as I am today.

Sustainability 129

Sustainability Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 129

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2020

There could be many reasons why - perhaps your organization has adopted an Agile framework, but you're not yet structured to support sustainable teams. The role of managers and leadership needs to evolve as well as the organizational structure to support the move to cross-functional, self-organizing teams.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 239

Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

David Anderson has done much to popularize and explain lean and the Theory of Constraints thinking. David and I worked together in the early 2000s on the Agile Project Leadership Network (APLN) board. Encourage acts of leadership at every level. Sustainability: Look inward to find a sustainable pace and improve focus.

Lean 78

Lean Agile 2007 Sustainability 78

Inloox

AUGUST 13, 2018

Sustainable development, climate change and renewable energy. Versatile Manager: has experience with various approaches—waterfall, Scrum, agile, lean, design thinking etc. They also need to have a blend of technical skills, leadership skills, and strategic and business management skills. Customer expectations of speed.

Artificial Inteligence 172

Artificial Inteligence 2018 2027 Healthcare 172

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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. Apply Lean Thinking : Map the team’s value stream to identify non-value-adding activities.

Technical Review 187

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 187

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Let’s start with what the Scrum Guide says about empiricism: “Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.”. The answer to that question is feeding a whole industry; think servant leadership, radical candor, or psychological safety, to name a few. Empiricism.

2020 197

2020 2022 SCRUM Cadence 197

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Lean and Kanban expert Klaus Leopold says, “Agility is not a team sport; it is a company sport.” If executive leadership moves too slowly or thwarts advancements, supporters of agility on the ground begin to lose hope and give up. . . work-sustainability. . leadership, ?engagement, Leadership : we mean ?self-awareness,

2022 198

2022 Agile Underperforming Technical Team Lean 198

International Institute for Learning

JUNE 22, 2022

In this exclusive interview, Thought Leadership News chats with Nicole Friedberg , MBA, MBB, PMP, Master Black Belt, Project Manager, and Instructor at University of Michigan. Nicole shares her insights on Lean Six Sigma and the importance of Lean Six Sigma skills for individuals and teams. You’re also a Master Black Belt.

Lean 64

Lean Aerospace Certification Engineering 64

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Providing guiding vision for shared goal setting is, in my opinion, the most important focus area, and the one that survives even after the organization and culture are largely self-managing and self-sustaining. The goals they inspire others to contribute to and make their own are strategic, and are generally customer or market focused.

Agile 180

Agile Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Manufacturing 180

Kiron Bondale

JULY 7, 2019

The eighth principle of the Manifesto argues against this: “ Agile processes promote sustainable development. ” People laugh when I say in my classes that we need to strive for no weekend or overtime work, but downtime is critical to maintaining a sustained pace.

Agile 176

Agile Sustainability Lean Leadership 176

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Historically, transformation strategies often leaned heavily on 'command and control' tactics. Setting leadership’s role in learning. What Is Transformation Strategy? Empower through knowledge.

Technical Review 173

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Influencer 173

Henny Portman

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The book “ The Lean-Agile Way – Unleash Business Results in the Digital Era with Value Stream Management ” by Cecil ‘Gary’ Rupp, Richard Knaster, Steve Pereira, and Al Shalloway provides a comprehensive roadmap to optimize processes, improve products, and enhance service delivery.

Lean 52

Lean Technical Review Agile Sustainability 52

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Too many OKRs are set without any respect/consideration of the ability to deliver them sustainably while dealing with other work in the organization. OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture.

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SCRUM Agile Sustainability Lean 178

The IIL Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Successful IT leaders need to develop and lean into a set of power skills. 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. It’s not the 90’s anymore. Effective Communication.

Retail 156

Retail Leadership 2023 Innovation 156

NimbleWork

MAY 29, 2024

It is within this context that two transformative methodologies have emerged as powerful catalysts for organizational transformation – Lean and Agile. Through principles such as continuous improvement (kaizen), respect for people, and optimized workflow, Lean has revolutionized manufacturing and inspired lean thinking across diverse sectors.

Lean 52

Lean Agile Sustainability Infrastructure 52

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.

Artificial Inteligence 111

Artificial Inteligence Manufacturing Technical Review Engineering 111

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams.

Leadership 172

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2007 Agile 172

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

She highlights the significance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they serve as a roadmap for global betterment. Joanne encourages the community to explore new areas, such as regenerative economics and leadership, to expand their knowledge and influence in the agile space. Watch the full video.

Agile 151

Agile Sustainability Lean Consulting 151

Planview

JUNE 1, 2021

At the same time, our traditional planning processes cannot keep up or sustain us anymore: The annual plan is most on-strategy the day you finish it. His leadership has made our process seamless. The continuing impacts from the pandemic, such as working from home, have also accelerated the need to operate differently.

Cadence 148

Cadence Logistics Lean Agile 148

Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

SAFe picks up many already familiar elements and concepts from existing methods such as Scrum or Lean Project Management, which makes the transition easier for many companies. Lean Agile Leadership: Managers are the very core of lean agile development and business agility.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Lean 2011 Cadence 100

Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2023

Mike Cohn describes a high-performing team as one that “sustainably exceeds expectations in achieving clear goals. You feel your Product Owner understands and honors the concepts of sustainable pace, the importance of setting the vision and Product Goal, and the radical collaboration that Scrum encourages.

SCRUM 150

SCRUM Technical Review Sustainability Software Review 150

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

She highlights the significance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they serve as a roadmap for global betterment. Joanne encourages the community to explore new areas, such as regenerative economics and leadership, to expand their knowledge and influence in the agile space. Watch the full video.

Agile 139

Agile Sustainability Lean Consulting 139

Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in project portfolio management , process improvement , change leadership , and stakeholder management. 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.

PMO 103

PMO Technical Review Lean PMI 103

Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SAFe integrates four primary bodies of knowledge, namely Agile development, Lean product development, systems thinking, and DevOps, to help businesses deliver innovative products faster, predictably, and with the highest quality. Do not forget the role of the Leadership. and is passionate about all things agile and leadership.

Agile 98

Agile Lean Leadership Innovation 98

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership? His work with ThoughtWorks as an executive consultant and his contributions to initiatives like Business Agility and Agile-Adaptive Leadership showcase his ability to bridge gaps between technology and management teams.

2025 110

2025 Influencer Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 110

Kiron Bondale

JULY 17, 2016

And enterprise governance policies lean towards favoring compliance with process over satisfaction of control objectives. Coaching on appropriate leadership and team member behavior can help but rarely will there be sufficient coaches in place to address the demand, not can they be procured in a time or cost-effective manner.

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Government Governance Lean Sustainability 120

Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

A lean product team strikes the perfect balance. The ideal lean product team structure at every stage (according to teams that scaled quickly). At Planio , we’re big believers in the power of sustainable growth. One of the key elements of sustainable growth is knowing when a problem needs to be solved. Stage 3: Scale.

Lean 78

Lean Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 78

Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Learners also develop an understanding for implementing a Lean Portfolio Management function in their enterprise. Learning Goals of Leading SAFe Course: Understand 5 core competencies of the Lean Enterprise. Learn and apply Lean-Agile Mindset values and principles. Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher. Topics Covered.

Lean 98

Lean Certification Innovation Agile 98

Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

41% proclaimed absence of leadership to be the main problem. Scaled Agile Framework is a knowledge base of proven, integrated principles, competencies for attaining business agility using Lean, Agile, Systems Thinking, and DevOps. Ensuring quality is an innate characteristic of Lean and Flow. Coach lean-agile change agents.

Agile 98

Agile Lean Software Review Technical Review 98

International Institute for Learning

MARCH 20, 2024

IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.

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Prince2 Lean Sustainability Consulting 75

Agilemania

JANUARY 24, 2022

These frameworks also encourage you to use Lean principles to optimize your flow. These include Disciplined Agile Development (DAD), LeSS, Scrum@Scale, Spotify, Lean Startup, hybrid combinations, and more. Becoming a truly lean and agile enterprise is the best bet for any organization aspiring to succeed. . What is SAFe?

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Agile Lean 2011 SCRUM 98

The IIL Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Adopt a Lean Mindset. Implement Lean principles to streamline processes and eliminate waste. Provide regular training on best practices, new technologies, and methodologies such as LEAN, ITIL® and Agile. Lucy Grimwade is an Improvement & Leadership Consultant as well as an Accredited ICF Coach.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Process Sustainability Lean 60

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage. This enhances long-term profitability and sustainability. Management expertise and leadership qualities are critical.

Underperforming Technical Team 98

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Manufacturing 98

International Institute for Learning

MARCH 8, 2024

IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.

Prince2 74

Prince2 Lean Sustainability Consulting 74

Scrum.org

JANUARY 14, 2021

Lean/Agile Leadership. Both SAFe and Scrum/Nexus emphasize the need for a different style of leadership - leaders who serve, have a growth mindset, lead by example, live and breath Lean/Agile principles and practices, and strive for relentless improvement. . Sprint - Iteration. One Product Backlog - Program Backlog.

Cadence 107

Cadence Technical Review Development Team Review Lean 107

The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Predictive, Agile, and Lean/Kanban form the boundaries. Lean/Kanban. The objective is to maximize value delivery with the shortest sustainable lead time. The principles of Lean and Kanban can guide this process, eliminating waste and delivering value with the shortest sustainable lead time. Agile (Scrum).

2024 78

2024 Lean Software Review Sustainability 78