Leading Answers

JUNE 22, 2022

This is part one in a series on leading agile teams from the Beyond Agile book. We will examine what leadership entails and how it applies to agile teams. Then discuss the transition from servant leadership to shared leadership.   EQ as a Foundation for Leadership.   Leadership is a Huge Topic.

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Energy 193

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?

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward 2. Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment 3. Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors 7. Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward Project managers are encouraged to be good project stewards. First, we must be diligent, that is to say hard-working, never giving up.

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Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 195

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2020

Does your team struggle to get items to Done? Do they experience a high amount of spill-over into the next cycle because they are waiting on another team or another person? Do items sit in a blocked state and age out while waiting on other teams or people to complete work? Dependencies are an epidemic in software development.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2022

In this article you will learn: Why enabling Scrum Teams with UX Design capabilities is important. Why introducing UX capabilities to Scrum team is frequently hard. What is the job of an UX Leader in a product development organization. How to use a UX Design maturity level to coach teams to deliver better outcomes. . ??

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 228

Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2021

I had a leadership nightmare. Did we not turn you into autonomous teams?”. “I I regularly meet with my director under the name personal development dialogues but I realize that he does not know me well, and this is really heart-breaking. And the training I ask for improvement keeps being returned due to budget issues….

Leadership 172

Leadership Agile Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 172

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Read next: My review of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't and Why by Donald Asher. Career-limiting because: No one wants to work with the project manager who emails the operational team a closure document and is never seen again. Not talking about problems Surprises are bad. Project sponsors don't like bad news either.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 271

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. Berkun’s Microsoft background means a lot of the book is aimed towards software development projects, but that’s no bad thing – if you don’t work on software projects just ignore then 10% that is specific to that, like how to plan a code review.

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Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 2009 195

Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Understanding these strengths allows the project team to target them in order to maximize the project's chances of success.

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Development Team Review 100

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Teams are not evolving beyond the laid out frameworks or methods. In my experience, I have seen the frameworks, methods become practices to be followed only to showcase a client that the team is doing agile. I once worked for a customer, who had outsourced their software development to 3 different vendors.

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SCRUM Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 190

Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

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Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 78

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

And I’m personally not worried about that – that will give us much more time to focus on project leadership and stakeholder engagement; the things that computers can’t (yet) do for us. You’re already seeing the development of some of their tools including AI within the planning function or bringing in chat bots too.

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Artificial Inteligence 2030 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 513

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

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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. And in no particular order we start with: Mark Phillips Mark Phillips High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 187

Project Bliss

JANUARY 6, 2020

Once you’ve decided to implement agile, you and your team need a way of measuring the success of your implementation. This combo can give you an idea of how reliable your project is to begin with, and can spotlight poor coding practices. Related: A PM’s Guide to Agile Software Development. Epic and Release Burndown.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Agile Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 257

Inloox

JULY 26, 2021

The PMBOK guide is a project management guide developed by PMI. Due to numerous new technologies, approaches and faster market changes in recent years, it was necessary to adapt the standards again, according to PMI. Stewardship: Be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward. What is PMBOK? 12 Project Delivery Principles.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Manage Team. Conduct Team-Building Exercises.

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Executing Project Life Cycle Software Review Technical Review 513

Alan Parker Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2024

The standard covers various aspects, including leadership commitment, risk assessment, asset management, and incident management. By understanding the intent behind each clause, organisations can develop a well-rounded ISMS that instils resilience and adaptability.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development in the months ahead… and there’s a lot of choice. I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. Leadership.

Technical Review 358

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMI 358

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You’ll learn: What delivery approach is the most common How many project managers have considered leaving the profession Why the top career goal for project managers is not what experienced professionals want How many projects a project manager runs How many people in an average project team What keeps project managers up at night And lots more.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can we or should we change Scrum, or is it a sacrilege to tweak the ‘immutable’ framework to accommodate our teams’ and organizations’ needs? Not so fast; don’t just dismiss augmenting Scrum as leaving the path, contributing to the numerous Scrumbut mutations, giving Scrum a bad name.

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SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 154

Teamweek

AUGUST 11, 2023

TL;DR – Key Takeaways There are many differences between good and bad managers. Primarily, the differences are in communication, empathy, interpersonal skills, decision-making, and the willingness to improve their teams in all aspects. Exceptional managers have great leadership qualities.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Technical Review 2023 52

Proofhub

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By focusing on these key areas, you can create an environment where health meets efficiency head-on, unlocking unprecedented potential within your teams. For instance, AI-driven platforms can analyze communication patterns and provide feedback on improving team dynamics.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Companies recognized the need to assign a sponsor, but there was a poor understanding of the role of the sponsor and its importance toward delivering project and project management success. Most of the projects were highly technical and mandated that engineers, often those with advanced degrees, assume the lead role as project managers (PMs).

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Underperforming Technical Team 2008 Technical Review Government 88

The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

By Debra Khan Practitioners of content strategy do not have to go it alone when developing a strategy for a content project. Align with the Business Need A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK ), the bible for project managers, states that “projects are initiated due to internal business needs or external influences”.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Development Team Review 2013 Underperforming Technical Team 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

Project management is affecting how humans perform or adopt technology. One thing you can do is to ask the project sponsor to make an introduction to you to the team. Second, after you are introduced, it’s important to meet with every single person on the team. Typically, the challenge is infrastructure and tech.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Artificial Inteligence 371

The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

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Aerospace Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Government 147

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 15, 2017

Here’s a lesson I’m thankful I learned early in my career: successful engineering projects rely more on non-technical skills than technical skills. It’s not that the technical skills aren’t important – they are. cited that $122 million was wasted for every $1 billion invested due to poor project performance.

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Engineering Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Leadership 150

Leading Agile

MAY 25, 2023

Solid technical practices and your full-stack developer’s software craftsmanship are also limited by the conditions inside your organization. And so we started this conversation to talk about test harnessing and rapid deployment and the kinds of technology things that you might want to consider. XP and DevOps are no different.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. First, they provide the project team with a shared understanding of the project’s goals and objectives. Tips for developing good project requirements. Well, this is my life!

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Budget Software Review 413

Proofhub

AUGUST 17, 2021

7 Best Practices To Lead And Coach Remote Project Management Teams Source: [link] Does your remote project management business have a strategic plan for communicating, training, and delegating? And what about your team members?—?are are they doing great work individually and as a team?

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Susanne Madsen

JANUARY 5, 2020

What better time to consider how you can continue to develop as a project leader and sharpen your saw. Review the past year A good place to start is to look back at what happened last year. Reviewing your achievements reminds you of how far you have come and what you have learnt. ​A new year is upon us.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Technical Review Energy 122

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, having a stellar product development team can make all the difference between failure and success. Building a team of talented individuals who possess the right skills, expertise, and mindset can foster innovation, drive growth, and ultimately propel your business forward.

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Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 36

Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As team leaders or project managers, we need to do better. As our brains evolve, we develop unconscious biases as a way to process information faster. Why it’s so important to understand your own biases If you’re in a management or leadership position , it’s important to understand unconscious biases and their effect on you.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that over $2 trillion will need to be invested annually by 2030 to meet global energy needs and sustainable development goals. Managing these vast and intricate projects requires not only technical expertise but also sophisticated project management capabilities.

Energy 78

Energy Technical Review 2030 Infrastructure 78

Planio

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

It’s every software engineer’s dream to work with one of the top technical teams in the world. Not only do you get the prestige of adding one of the famous FAANGs to your resume, but also the invaluable experience of working alongside people building the world’s most-used technical products. Technical interviews.

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