LEARN FROM EACH OTHER
Organisational needs and customer satisfaction are far more important than your turf war
UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER's ROLE
Get to know each other and understand each other's added value
BE STRONG TOGETHER
Create a collective Intelligence to cope with complexity
EVOLVING IS THE WAY FORWARD
Create a community where you can learn, adapt and innovate
Project Managers
What are Project Managers missing to deliver value to the organisational needs?
In order to enhance their sustainability and value to the organization, project managers should prioritize understanding the following crucial aspects:
1.Appreciating Agile Principles and the Manifesto: It is imperative that project managers grasp the significance of Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto, as they provide a foundation for modern project management.
2.Embracing Evolving Leadership Styles: Being receptive to new forms of leadership is vital. Project managers should be open to adopting leadership styles that align with the ever-changing dynamics of today's projects and teams.
3.Promoting Empowerment: Recognizing the importance of empowerment is key. Encouraging team members to take ownership and make decisions within their areas of responsibility fosters a culture of accountability and self-sufficiency.
4.Embracing Incremental and Iterative Approaches: Understanding and applying incremental and iterative methods is essential. This approach promotes adaptability and enables project managers to respond effectively to changing requirements.
5.Leveraging Product Development Techniques: Familiarity with various product development techniques can enhance project outcomes. Project managers should be well-versed in methods that facilitate the creation of high-quality, customer-focused products.
6.Prioritizing Goal Orientation: Maintaining a focus on achieving well-defined goals is paramount. Project managers should ensure that project objectives align with organizational objectives to drive success.
By cultivating these competencies, project managers can not only contribute to the sustainability of their role but also provide greater value to their organizations.
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Agile Coaches & Scrum Masters
What are agile practitioners missing to deliver value to the organisational needs?
Agile coaches and Scrum Masters need to acquire the following attributes to continually provide value to the organization:
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1.Comprehend Organizational Project Management: They should have a deep understanding of organizational project management principles.
2.Grasp the Business and Organizational Context: It's essential for them to have a firm grasp of the business and organizational context in which they operate.
3.Bridge the Gap Between Agile and Traditional Mindsets: They should possess the ability to bridge the gap between the Agile mindset and the traditional mindset. This includes facilitating a seamless transition between the two and supporting a gradual shift towards greater agility.
4.Abandon the ship of dogmatism : Be open to learn, to adapt and to keep on innovating so you are ready to help the organisations and its employees in every evolving complexity.
5. Understand Lean change management practices: Lean Change Management offers a range of change approaches and techniques that can be tailored to different Agile contexts. Agile practitioners can select and apply the most suitable methods for their specific projects and teams. We need to break also with the traditional change practices and principles!
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In the role of a coach, one must be cognizant of which techniques, models, frameworks, methodologies, and best practices are applicable in a specific project context. This awareness should be coupled with an appreciation for the unique characteristics of the organization and its people.