Beyond the Chaos

APRIL 1, 2025

A recent survey revealed that 74% of procurement leaders identified “driving operational efficiency” as a top enterprise priority. This blog will explore how project support, process implementation, and management oversight can tackle these challenges.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

People act on their feelings, and feelings are fleeting, which means that we’re constantly shifting positions and getting nowhere in the process. How can logical fallacies harm your decision-making process? Reporting tools and surveys can help you collect the necessary data to avoid hasty generalizations. Hasty Generalization.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

This book is aimed as one source of aid, inspiration and guidance, so ‘well done’ for starting the process with the right attitude. P = Process. Even after being in place for years, PMOs are still subject to scrutiny; one in three of the PMOs which were reported in the ESI survey to have closed this year were 5 years old, or older.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

According to our recent MPUG survey, 53% of project managers rank stakeholder management as their biggest challenge and it’s often these invisible influencers who create the most significant impacts. Process Guardians Process guardians ensure operational continuity and maintain organizational standards.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As Project Managers, we’re all familiar with process. In fact, sometimes it can feel as if a project manager’s world is but a never-ending universe of interlocking processes and procedures. But what happens when the need to follow organisational process inevitably conflicts with making project progress? It needs processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The Sustainable Sydney 2030 program lays out other initiative to develop the city, which is mentioned in the most recent Global Liveability Index. The average salary for a project manager in the USA is US$116,000, the highest of all the countries in this list, and according to the PMI Salary Survey, second only to pay in Switzerland.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

How sustainable is your pace as a developer? What is a sustainable pace? The notion of “sustainable pace” is closely tied to Extreme Programming practices. But that recommendation was updated to “sustainable pace” by Ron Jeffries later. Pace should be sustainable over a long time. .

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In this complex and dynamic landscape, strong project management is paramount, essential for driving innovation, ensuring efficiency, and meeting sustainability goals. 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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Requirements also help you cover off other success criteria like quality expectations, sustainability requirements, and more. The project process has flexibility baked in, which is great. The most common method of engaging them in this process is to hold interviews. Stakeholder requirements drop out of the process maps.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

Both are points that can be mapped, and once you have these destinations on the horizon, then you can use tools to survey how to get there. Where a strategic plan is building a sustainable competitive advantage in the future, a business plan is designed to take advantage of a current business opportunity. Communication is critical.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

We have a survey item that specifically speaks to this question: how do I measure success as a Scrum Master? Engaged, motivated teams are likely to sustain their growth and continue to improve, more effectively navigate challenges, and be more resilient when they do encounter challenges and setbacks.

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MPUG

AUGUST 4, 2024

Engage your stakeholders in the process and use the insights gained to drive more effective stakeholder management. Remember, a mission statement is not a static document but a living guide that should evolve with your organization and its stakeholders. Take action today: Begin by conducting a basic analysis of your current mission statement.

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Moira Alexander

MARCH 20, 2017

Finding the right time to use technology to sustain and accelerate a process. "We We have found that leading with technology results in lower adoption and force fitting the technology into a less efficient process. Bottom-line. Related Video. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. It is a step-by-step process that project managers can implement to estimate and allocate resources effectively. Why is resource forecasting important in project management?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Zoom out, and youll see psychological safety running like a golden thread through all the core Agile principles: individuals and interactions over processes and tools, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan. They also tended to have more fun in the process.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

Difficulty in sustaining the Time-Box. The Scrum Master is always the one to keep a keen watch on sustaining the timeboxed activities. Recommended Antidote : Always sustain clarity on each event’s agenda, explain the importance of timeboxing to everyone on the team. So without wasting any more time, let’s dive into the topic.

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Measuring its duration, quantifying the variation between what was expected to be delivered and what was actually delivered, and confirming whether the team is working at a sustainable pace might help assess the ceremony’s effectiveness. We can measure how many new requirements and course corrections emerged from the discussions.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2017

In the most recent Canadian survey by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council, results indicated women represent 17% of the Canadian mining workforce. However, in the fields related to sustainability, environment and earth-geosciences, safety, health and community engagement, there are quite a few women.

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Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Seven in 10 project managers have benefited from the implementation of artificial intelligence, finds latest APM survey Artificial intelligence is improving outcomes for the majority of project managers, a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership body for the project profession has found.

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Scrum.org

JULY 27, 2021

On a scaled of 0 to 10, how effective was your team in maximizing sustainable, measurable value? Plot the survey results as trend lines. Look back at all the print-outs of before and after weekly calendars, look at all the meetings you had, and draw out your team process on one single page. At the end of 3 months. trend lines.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Some reasons include the following: Control and oversight : Management might want to maintain control and supervision over a Scrum team’s work, ensuring that the team follows established processes and guidelines. This misunderstanding can result in excessive control to compensate for the perceived lack of process.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And we share results from our own analyses based on actual data from stakeholders and Scrum teams that we collected through the Scrum Team Survey. But adherence to a framework or prescribed process does not guarantee agility. Adherence to a framework or prescribed process does not guarantee agility.”. We worked with Prof.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The following questionnaire has proven useful in a team discussion or as a guide during an individual interview or as the basis for an anonymous survey. Are you involved in the hiring process of new Development Team members? At what stage do you participate in the product discovery process?

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 29, 2025

This article delves into Growth OKRs, illustrating their pivotal role in scaling businesses and showcasing how you can effectively leverage them across departments to drive alignment, focus, and sustained success. Achieve a customer satisfaction score of at least 90% for onboarding feedback surveys. What Are OKRs?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Free: Download the Agile Metrics Survey 2021. He works with organizations like Google, Nike and Visa to help them frame and sustain productive dialog, deepen their facilitation skills, and coach them through the innovation process. Agile Camp Berlin 2021: Sustainable Agility at the Enterprise Level with Jorgen Hesselberg.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Whether you collect a high-level happiness from the team every couple of week or every day, or you conduct a self-assessment survey on a variety of pre-defined topic, it can be a great way to show how well Scrum is working. Scrum is there to create sustainable great teams that enjoy what they do after all. What was their success rate?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Enhancing Scrum to consider these elements allows for a more holistic approach to solving customer problems sustainably. Modifying Scrum to better integrate with, for example, Kanban in maintenance projects or Design Thinking in early-stage product development can create a more cohesive, effective process flow.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

By Lucy Grimwade Continual improvement is the essential mindset and methodology that keeps IT processes agile, efficient, and aligned with organisational goals. By regularly reviewing and refining processes, organisations can eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity. So, standing still is not an option.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Impediment Resolution and Innovation : Evaluating a Scrum Master’s effectiveness in resolving impediments and fostering innovation and process improvements is also crucial. Their ability to promptly and effectively address obstacles, be they technical, process-related, or interpersonal, is essential for sustaining team momentum.

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Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 17, 2025

To meet ever evolving market needs and customer expectations firms are leveraging digital technologies to improve their processes, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation. The lesson is: Bring your IT Project talent into the decision-making process sooner!

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Alan Parker Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Operational Efficiency: Improve processes and reduce operational costs associated with security incidents. Implementation Plan Outline a high-level implementation plan, including: Phases: Define the key phases of the implementation process (e.g., Ongoing Compliance: Establish processes for continuous monitoring and compliance.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Inflexible Structures Hinder Adaptability : Traditional management often has rigid hierarchies and processes designed for stability. Flow Metrics Offer a Clearer Picture : Flow metrics, on the other hand, are designed to provide a more granular and real-time view of the work process. It’s a direct measure of efficiency in the workflow.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

Most of us know that Scrum is oftenly understood in the IT industry as a process-oriented framework and that is one of the original sins that spoils the goal of obtaining what it was designed for, helping people to address complex problems.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Performance management software is suitable for a wide range of users, including: HR Managers : For tracking performance with real-time pulse surveys, 360-degree feedback, and clear action plans [12]. In 2010, he co-founded EarthPM, LLC, a company devoted to integrating sustainability thinking into project management.

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UPQODE

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Content mapping is the process of strategically organizing and aligning your content to different stages of your audience’s journey. Improved Customer Experience Content mapping helps guide prospects through their decision-making process with the right content at the right time, creating a smoother, more personalized experience.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2022

Page 10 : The Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done. Nevertheless, including others in the process will help to build trust. Page 10 : [Artifact commitment:] For the Increment it is the Definition of Done.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 1, 2022

External support – What surveys, external expertise, templates, or other outside resources will be needed? This customization process happens through extensive information gathering efforts: Observing – What tasks do employees perform? Lucid Software (paid link) is one such resource.

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