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The 10 Elements of Positive Performance Management

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from John Mattone: The fundamental belief underlying Positive Performance Management (PPM) is this: Leaders and their employees must strive to make performance reviews complete, honest, and timely. As a leader, it is critical that you engage in crucial conversations to let employees know where they stand at all times.

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Managing Results by Defining “Deliverables” Early On

QAspire

Bonus: QAspire Blog was recently featured on Community of Program and Project Managers (PPM Community). 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. Check it out if you haven’t already !

PPM 149
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A Round Up of My Writing in August 2010

QAspire

QAspire Blog was recently featured on Community of Program and Project Managers (PPM Community). Check out the feature. Thanks to Amit Agarwal (India’s first Professional Blogger at award winning Digital Inspiration blog) for listing QAspire Blog in Directory of Top Indian Blogs under ‘HR/Management/Business’ category.

PPM 108
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Five Tips for Successful Adoption of a PPM System

Innovation Excellence

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” ” Winston Churchill Change can be difficult. Organizations, like people, are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to paths, plans, and processes that are familiar to us. Portfolio & Pipeline Management (P&PM) involves driving change throughout an organization.

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Flexible Development and Management Strategies: Intimately Knowing Your Team and Product Portfolio

Innovation Excellence

Product portfolio management (PPM) is used to manage resource allocation, identify areas for improvement, and keep products and services aligned with an organization’s broader vision and strategy (Lynn, 2020). This vantage point allows teams and leaders to make informed strategic decisions for the organization as a whole.

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Ford's Impressive Sustainability Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Ford then worked back from this necessary future reality, determined the share of global emissions coming from Ford products (around 2%), and mapped out the fuel-efficiency levels required to meet the scientific mandate.

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Defining Portfolio Scope: Is it Necessary for Effective Portfolio Management?

Innovation Excellence

Many of our clients ask if they need to specifically define what projects, products or offerings should be included in their product portfolios and what should be left out. Leading portfolio management practices advocate the need for defining portfolio inclusion criteria. Why is it necessary to define your portfolio’s scope?