Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2014

I sat in the library yesterday, coaching a small herd of children in the art of writing well. If I share the photo, I thought, would I be boasting about what I can accomplish as a writing coach? I work on projects during the day. Is there a humble way I can take a picture of a project and showcase my work?

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QAspire

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Top 10 Project Management Mistakes You Should Avoid I was recently studying the anatomy of failed/troubled projects and following came out as a learning. Starting project without 102% clarity (100% clarity on scope/technology and 2% knowledge of how you can add value).

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QAspire

JULY 25, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect A few weeks back, my friend Becky Robinson at Mountain State University gifted me with a copy of John C. Maxwell’s latest book “ Everyone Communicates, Few Connect ”. Tags: Book review , communication lessons , John C. Don’t Kill It!

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Codegiant

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Agile describes a specific set of foundational values for organizing and managing complex work. Scrum is a set of rigid project management principles whereas Agile is more of a way of thinking; it’s a collection of mindset values instead of precisely documented tactics and methods. Finds techniques for proper backlog management.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer #QUALITYtweet – Book Release My first book #QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project , released on 11-Nov-09 is now available on Amazon ( Paperback and Kindle Versions). You can purchase the book from Happy About Store or Amazon.

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The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2012

At different times and in different roles, I have had the opportunity to observe, work on, plan, and implement projects of various sizes and types. They include construction, computer system, computer software, marketing, web development, book writing, process improvement, and plant expansion projects.

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Codegiant

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Agile describes a specific set of foundational values for organizing and managing complex work. Scrum is a set of rigid project management principles whereas Agile is more of a way of thinking; it’s a collection of mindset values instead of precisely documented tactics and methods. Coaches the development team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 6, 2016

In many leadership forums, many leadership books, and not a few social media memes, what I’m about to say would be skewered, and yet… your credibility and influence depend on it. Management. That’s why Karin and I wrote Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul. What is this leadership heresy?

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CIO

APRIL 10, 2024

There’s been a 23% increase in project communication skills, a 22% increase in professional development skills, and a 13% increase in project management skills, according to the company’s 2024 tech trends report, released in January. The company is also leaning into more mentoring and coaching for existing staff.

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Codegiant

AUGUST 14, 2020

When it comes to Agile project management, managers here don’t tell the team what they should be working on. Second, if you feel like waterfall methods keep your team’s productivity stagnant then it may be a good idea to try the Agile project management method. It’ll definitely embellish your Agiler resume. “

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Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User

MARCH 13, 2020

External Coach – in Scrum this is the ScrumMaster [ 10 ]. The earliest Scrum and XP books all suggest a team size number of 7+/-2, applying Miller’s number, [ 11 ] believed to be the number of integers you can hold in short-term memory. By the time Hackman wrote the book Leading Teams , his rule of thumb for team size was 6. [

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James Shore

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Coaches, Whole Team. As a coach, one of my favorite techniques is to remind people to go home on time. Team members with product and project management skills should deal with organizational politics, letting the rest of the team know what’s important and shielding them from what isn’t. Energized Work. I love my work.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: Lead Well and Prosper by Nick McCormick Being a good manager (self-management and team management) is essential ingredient of success in today’s business environment. This book is a very handy tool for young managers and aspiring leaders to lead well and prosper.

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QAspire

JANUARY 17, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Clark Businesses today are plagued by people who are "installed" in leadership positions just because of their prior performance as a "worker" I have seen some excellent technical brains failing miserably as project leaders.

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QAspire

AUGUST 26, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics Here is a simple idea: Whenever you have a new manager (project manager/departmental leader) joining in your organization, put him/her through a simple training program on how to manage people. Don’t Kill It!

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Once in a month, I spend some good time reading books at Crossword. It is not only an opportunity to read/buy some great books, but also to spend some quality time with myself thinking about what I read there. I got some great books on Quality, Management, Self-Help and Motivation. Why not me? Einstein told us that.

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Agile42

JUNE 4, 2018

I wanted us to do Scrum “according to the book”. e Nur, who previously worked as a project manager in STL, was eager to find efficient ways of managing our work and promoting collaboration within the Team. After the talk two agile42 coaches Ay?e We learned so much during the coaching. I was so happy.

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QAspire

AUGUST 24, 2010

Note: My book ‘ #QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project ’ explores the people, process and leadership aspects to build a constantly improving organization culture. Bonus: QAspire Blog was recently featured on Community of Program and Project Managers (PPM Community). Check out the feature.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Thoughts on Project Leadership and Choices I love project management as a subject not only because it gets so much work done, but also because project management manifests how people operate. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL

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QAspire

JULY 29, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Adding Value: A Gentle Reminder Sure, as a project manager / business leader, you: Completed the project in given time frame. Shared statistical reports with the top management. Adding value – that is what project management (and all our work as professionals) is all about.

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The Agile Manager

MARCH 31, 2017

While I was writing chapter 3 of my book, Activist Investing in Strategic Software , I spent time researching the rise of centralized procurement departments in the 1990s. We look to process and organization, coaches and rules. We're not a few coaches and a little bit of process removed from salvation.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

So when I heard about his new book “ The Art of Non-Conformity ”, I could not wait to order it. I am glad I did, because this book instantly made it to my favorite books in 2010 which also includes Seth Godin’s Linchpin. The book is sub-titled “ Set Your Own Rules. Tanmay: Your book made for a wonderful read.

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QAspire

JULY 1, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Taking a “Project View&# of Improvement and Change Initiatives Yesterday, over a cup of coffee, my friend asked me about my first book and what was my approach towards writing it. I said that I took “project approach&#. Well, that is what project management is all about!

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James Shore

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Okay, you’re Agile now,” your manager says, before vanishing in a puff of golf-scented smoke. Broadly speaking, these skills can be grouped into customer skills, development skills, and coaching skills. Most of these skills are out of the scope of this book. Project management. Coaching Skills. Whole Team.

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QAspire

JANUARY 3, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Nicholas Bate’s Book ‘Instant MBA’ and Other Great Resources for 2010 Nicholas Bate is a prolific thinker, blogger and author. He shared some of his best work with me in 2009, in form of his books and innovatively done cards. More than that, he is a wonderful friend.

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QAspire

JULY 4, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Final Part: 7 Things Managers & Leaders Should Never Do I wrote earlier about “ 11 Things Project Managers & Leaders Should Never Do ” and then continued the chain of thoughts with another post titled “ 7 (More) Things Project Managers & Leaders Should Never Do.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Whether you are a project manager or a business leader, here are a few actions you can take to set the right expectations on behaviors you value. Best, Tanmay By John Hunter , October 11, 2010 @ 4:44 pm coaching is very important. And far too little focus is given to coaching. Incentives are most often counterproductive.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Seth Godin, in his book ‘Linchpin’ says, Shipping is the collision between your work and the outside world. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL A writer has to constantly review/revise the piece before it goes out. Musicians have to rehearse and practice before they perform. Check it out if you haven’t already !

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QAspire

AUGUST 2, 2010

with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Don’t Kill It! Working and Walking – Where Are You Going?

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QAspire

JANUARY 20, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer #QUALITYtweet – Video Review Simon Young at iJump reviews my book “#QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project” and other books in Thinkaha Series. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL RSS feed for comments on this post.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I have read both his books, “ The High Performance Entrepreneur ” and “ Go, Kiss the World ” with great interest. Thanks, Jay Chhaya By Jagat , December 22, 2010 @ 12:46 pm Hi Sir, I have read this book. book Regards, Jagat Jagat´s last blog. His other book, “The High Performance Entrepreneur&# is a must read too.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Continue these conversations frequently and coach each person to success. Anna Carroll, MSSW, is an organization development consultant, facilitator, coach, and speaker. Her book, The Feedback Imperative: How to Give Everyday Feedback to Speed Up Your Team’s Success, was published in July 2014 by River Grove Press. Work Stinks?

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Now 45, Heather Aguilera—who was an IT Project Manager “earning six figures” at a major Canadian bank before she left to become a SAHM—was eventually reduced to thinking she “would have to work in a donut shop.” I have gone through a great transformation in priorities”, says Aguilera, “and how I measure success and quality of life.”

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 31, 2015

I coined the terms in the 1980s to describe elements of a change management process I developed (Buying Facilitation®) that coaches buyers through their behind-the-scenes change issues they must handle before they can buy – a consulting process to help them get their ducks in a row. How Do We Buy?

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QAspire

AUGUST 12, 2010

Lisa Haneberg (who also wrote an advance praise in my book #QUALITYtweet ) thinks that PASSION at workplace can be fostered by addressing some of the key elements of our work. A very useful post for HR folks, business leaders and managers. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL What are they? Check it out.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Knowing how people learn, change and adapt helps when implementing significant organizational changes/improvements. - - - - - Stay tuned to QAspire Blog: Subscribe via RSS or Email, Connect via Facebook or Follow us on Twitter. Thanks for sharing this Sir. Don’t Kill It!

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer #QUALITYtweet – Interviews, Guest Post and Reviews I am delighted to share a couple of things that happened this week around my book #QUALITYtweet. Phil Gerbyshak is a cool friend who also wrote advance praise in the book. Phil interviewed me this week on my book.

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