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How to integrate Project Managers within an organisation
We do have around 50 PMs in the organisation and they all manage different projects; for different clients; different technologies, different teams. So they are a bit isolated from each other. The ...
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How to Introduce Uncertainty without Scaring a Customer?
Recognizing uncertainty is fundamental to an Agile mindset. When leading the transition to a more agile mindset, how do you tell your customer that you, as a development team, generally operate in a ...
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What can I do to encourage teams to lighten up?
I work with a geographically distributed team (different timezones) with people from various cultures and background. Some of us have never met each other in person but we communicate with each other ...
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Project Management “Schools of thought” [closed]
I was wondering how many different Project Management schools of thought exist.
Is it specific to the type of project you manage, to region, country etc.
Where could I find some resources about it, ...
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Is there any knowledge source (book, for instance) talking about cultural differences from a management point of view? [closed]
I'm working in global outsourcing company (and therefore interacting with several cultures) for five years, and only a few months ago I realized (in the harder way, i.e. suffering) that is VERY ...
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The History of Project Management [closed]
There are many styles of Project Management, and many Project Management philosophies to choose from. Some emphasise a plan-based approach, some try to tackle emerging objectives in a dynamic or ...
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When growing a company, is it more important to build a culture or establish processes? [closed]
The goal is to have sustained growth and sustained delivery of high-quality products.
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Is it possible to transform from a functional or matrix or project organization?
There are clear pros and cons to the different types of organizational structures: functional vs. matrix vs. project. What strategies are necessary to change the culture?