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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2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 443

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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Influencer 2025 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 16, 2020

However, beyond the bad news we’ve had to deal with since the beginning of this year, these changing circumstances have ushered in a different kind of enthusiasm for making process improvements in how we work together as well. Agility in marketing has been a growing trend since the publication of the Agile Marketing Manifesto in 2012.

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2020 Underperforming Technical Team Agile 2012 320

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

However, beyond the bad news we’ve had to deal with since the beginning of this year, these changing circumstances have ushered in a different kind of enthusiasm for making process improvements in how we work together as well. Does Agile project management for marketing really work? It’s certainly not a new idea.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

But his projects were trending in the wrong direction and his manager was not happy with Mike's performance. His response revealed his belief in risk management but a lack of actual application with his teams. I will first present a common reason for poor risk management and then present the positive actions you can take.

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Risk Management Risk Underperforming Technical Team PMI 459

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.

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Technical Review Agile Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 257

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision. In 2018, it might seem like we could let our increasingly agile, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative teams just get on with it. Let’s jump in.

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2018 Artificial Inteligence Consulting Underperforming Technical Team 331

The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Avoiding Cognitive Biases Cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias (favoring information that supports pre-existing beliefs) and anchoring bias (over-relying on the first piece of information received), often lead to poor decision-making. Here are a few examples: Business & Leadership: Many failed business decisions were made in haste.

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Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With remote work here to stay, virtual leadership skills are critical for productive teams. The trend towards remote work is rising. As a virtual team leader, you must develop a leadership style that supports the entire team when working in a virtual setting. Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels.

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2020 SCRUM 156

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 5, 2022

Minimal support from your leadership. It may seem impossible to do both at times, which can quickly lead to burnout and underperformance. And organizations need to foster a healthy working environment for their teams to thrive. Who knows—you might start a trend that leads to a more balanced, productive, and happy team!

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Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Energy Leadership 147

Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

However, it would be prudent to say that some of these companies experience difficulties developing a strong-hold during the transition period. So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? one of the main hindrances toward business success is poor communication. Effective communication?—?

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Executing 127

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As you reflect, have you experienced a leader who truly knows themselves, stands firm on their morals, and genuinely understands their team? The era of robotic, detached leadership is fading, and in its place, a more genuine approach is emerging — poised to reshape organizational cultures. Key Takeaways Authentic Leadership Matters.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 18, 2021

7 Crucial Things To Know When Managing Web Development Projects Source: [link] Whether you’re a marketer, designer or web developer, client projects are part of your everyday life. However, more often than not, it’s not the lack of skill or knowledge that leads to failure, but poor management of those projects.

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Web Development Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review 128

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As somebody hiring for a Scrum Team, you need to determine for yourself what works for your organization — which is a process, not a destination. The role of a Scrum Master is primarily one of servant leadership and coaching. Generally, insisting that the team achieve specific KPI, e. It is not a mere management role.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 25, 2020

The digital transformation trend in banking and other types of financial institutions is clearly visible – especially for past few years. And now I’ll tell you why it’s a bad idea. In one part – the tribal leadership worked great, but in another it didn’t and people organized themselves into other units. Abracadabra – all fixed.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Because of this, Systemation became intimately aware of the project managers’ strengths and weaknesses in performance and was able to reflect back on the assessment results and draw specific conclusions. If the score was low, they tended to be seen as emotionally volatile and not safe for their team members to get behind and follow.

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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. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Would you recommend formal Daily Scrums for all teams, no matter the size or experience level? Daily Scrums are an important part of Scrum, but not all Daily Scrums need to be formal — a Development Team should not have a Daily Scrum for the sake of having it; it serves a different purpose than ticking off a box on a checklist.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 18, 2020

In this keynote, I discussed the trends I found during my research at multiple organizations. . A new product had been developed to replace an older, third party solution that was no longer tenable. The organization had to revert to the old, third party solution at significant cost, after several (costly) years of development.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 190

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Project managers in this industry are dealing with larger budgets, longer timelines, and a diverse array of stakeholders, making staying on top of industry trends critical for success. Utilities are increasingly facing complex projects related to grid modernization, customer engagement, and distributed energy resources.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Some immediate areas that come to mind for me and clients I’ve worked with include: Data-Driven Decision-Making: AI has the remarkable ability to analyse vast datasets, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Dr. Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach.

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Innovation 164

Ganttic

JANUARY 6, 2021

Or are you hoping to gain some insights as to what the next PM trend will be? Sure to satisfy anyone leading projects and managing teams. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or merely brushing up on recent project management best practices and trends. Keeping readers up to date with PM news, trends and insights.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Japan, Brazil, Germany, UK, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, which collectively represent the world’s developed and growing economic powers. This trend looks set to continue with industries that are currently not highly project-oriented likely to experience growth in project management-related openings.

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Artificial Inteligence 2027 Underperforming Technical Team PMI 135

Traxidy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It’s not just about having talented project managers; it’s about creating the right environment and implementing the right tools, and processes to support them and the teams they lead. An adaptable framework … ensures that resources are utilized effectively without overburdening the project manager or the team.

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Software Review Executing Underperforming Technical Team 2024 64

Productivity Land

APRIL 4, 2023

Effective project management is essential for the success of any software development or web design project, and as a complex and rapidly evolving field it requires a project manager to possess a unique combination of technical and leadership skills. Communication is another essential leadership skill for project managers.

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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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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

It's about creating a conducive environment for teams to innovate, collaborate, learn, and grow. Fractal Systems is an Agile consultancy with a difference; we’ve worked with hundreds of managers, leaders and teams, helping them successfully implement Agility in their organisations. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Leadership 169

nTask

MARCH 14, 2019

Leadership. The word leadership has been thrown around in multiple ways over the years and rightly so, because you cannot expect to achieve your project objectives without a solid upper hand. Leadership is one of the most important project management skills that you need to possess if you’re an aspiring project manager.

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2019 Underperforming Technical Team 2027 Risk Management 155

Scrum.org

JULY 29, 2019

In my role as an Agile coach and Scrum trainer, I get the chance to talk to a lot of Scrum Masters and teams. When I ask them about what their team is measuring, the most common answers I hear are velocity, story points, and burn-down charts. Team health? I often failed to help developers understand its true purpose.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Software Review 181

The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

It involves a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape. This positioning allowed Whole Foods to capitalize on an emerging market trend and establish itself as a leader in the category. By maintaining cost leadership, IKEA can attract a broad customer base while maintaining profitability.

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Binfire

JUNE 15, 2022

Though you can certainly have a knack for leadership and many great ideas on how to take a business to the next level, there will always be a need to further your business intelligence and knowledge. Taking a passive stance towards developing your business intelligence and leadership, however, is no longer an acceptable strategy.

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2022 Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Certification 78

Proofhub

JULY 12, 2022

Trends such as a growing millennial workforce, changing expectations, global economic disruptions, and expanding hybrid work culture have made human resources a difficult job. Having the information as to why people tend to leave, HR can develop plans to address employee turnover. The problem intensifies in the remote workforce.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development… 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 competencies I need to succeed. Leadership. How To Develop Your Skills (and those of your team).

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2017 Underperforming Technical Team Certification PMI 150

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

I’m seeing this more and more in project management books (I like to think I started a trend !) 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

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. Unfortunately, the same PMs often were quite poor at writing reports. degree in a technical discipline.

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Aerospace Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Governance 147

ProProfs Project Management

JULY 5, 2019

Whether you are overseeing a team or leading major projects and their execution process, it is essential to keep everything in line to ensure project success. How will you know what is the best way to manage your teams ? Well, it is best to know the latest PM stats and trends to know what works and what doesn’t.

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2019 Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review PMI 108

Epicflow Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot in the development of all industries including the automotive sphere. Let’s see how the industry is recovering from tough times in 2021 and what trends are leading this year. . Many of last year’s trends haven’t been developed and implemented. SMMT Harbor Safe Scheme. E-Mobility.

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