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What is the primary focus of innovation in a business context?
What is the primary focus of innovation in a business context?
- Minimizing collaboration with cross-departmental teams
- Encouraging new ideas and technological advancements (correct)
- Maintaining existing processes without changes
- Implementing strict rules for decision making
Which of the following best defines empowerment in a team setting?
Which of the following best defines empowerment in a team setting?
- Promoting uniformity in team actions and decisions
- Enabling team members to make autonomous decisions (correct)
- Assigning all responsibilities to a single leader
- Restricting decisions to upper management only
How does transformational leadership primarily motivate teams?
How does transformational leadership primarily motivate teams?
- By minimizing communication among team members
- By focusing on routine tasks and day-to-day operations
- By enforcing strict guidelines and penalties
- By inspiring teams towards extraordinary goals (correct)
What does agility refer to in a business environment?
What does agility refer to in a business environment?
Which aspect is crucial for integrity within an organization?
Which aspect is crucial for integrity within an organization?
What is a key benefit of inclusivity in team dynamics?
What is a key benefit of inclusivity in team dynamics?
How does business acumen benefit IT leaders in their roles?
How does business acumen benefit IT leaders in their roles?
Which characteristic is most associated with resilience in a professional context?
Which characteristic is most associated with resilience in a professional context?
What is the primary focus of Project Portfolio Management (PPM)?
What is the primary focus of Project Portfolio Management (PPM)?
What does resource allocation primarily involve?
What does resource allocation primarily involve?
Which term describes the framework ensuring accountability and fairness in project management?
Which term describes the framework ensuring accountability and fairness in project management?
What is the primary purpose of mastering strategic vocabulary in the IT industry?
What is the primary purpose of mastering strategic vocabulary in the IT industry?
What is the purpose of risk assessment in project management?
What is the purpose of risk assessment in project management?
What is a key benefit of stakeholder engagement in project management?
What is a key benefit of stakeholder engagement in project management?
What does 'strategic management' refer to in an IT context?
What does 'strategic management' refer to in an IT context?
What constitutes a 'strategic objective'?
What constitutes a 'strategic objective'?
Customer centricity most directly aims to achieve what outcome?
Customer centricity most directly aims to achieve what outcome?
What best describes change management in a business context?
What best describes change management in a business context?
What is the definition of 'strategic vision' in the context of IT leadership?
What is the definition of 'strategic vision' in the context of IT leadership?
What skill is associated with 'strategic thinking'?
What skill is associated with 'strategic thinking'?
Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of governance in project management?
Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of governance in project management?
Which of the following best illustrates a strategic objective?
Which of the following best illustrates a strategic objective?
How can a strong strategic vocabulary impact IT professionals?
How can a strong strategic vocabulary impact IT professionals?
In the context of transitioning to new technology, what might a strategic leader outline in their strategy?
In the context of transitioning to new technology, what might a strategic leader outline in their strategy?
What does competency in a job role primarily involve?
What does competency in a job role primarily involve?
What is the definition of scalability in IT infrastructure?
What is the definition of scalability in IT infrastructure?
How can IT leaders effectively communicate the value of IT investments?
How can IT leaders effectively communicate the value of IT investments?
Which aspect does stakeholder management primarily focus on?
Which aspect does stakeholder management primarily focus on?
What is the main goal of risk management in an organization?
What is the main goal of risk management in an organization?
What characterizes a differentiator for a product or service?
What characterizes a differentiator for a product or service?
What is the definition of operational efficiency?
What is the definition of operational efficiency?
What does enhancing capability within an IT department involve?
What does enhancing capability within an IT department involve?
What is the main purpose of prioritization in project management?
What is the main purpose of prioritization in project management?
Which aspect does portfolio optimization primarily focus on?
Which aspect does portfolio optimization primarily focus on?
What do performance metrics assess in project portfolio management?
What do performance metrics assess in project portfolio management?
What is the goal of change control in project management?
What is the goal of change control in project management?
How does strategic alignment contribute to project management?
How does strategic alignment contribute to project management?
What is the primary focus of capacity planning?
What is the primary focus of capacity planning?
What does scope management primarily address in project management?
What does scope management primarily address in project management?
Which of the following best describes project management in IT leadership?
Which of the following best describes project management in IT leadership?
What is the primary purpose of milestone tracking in a project?
What is the primary purpose of milestone tracking in a project?
Which approach is commonly used in Agile methodology to enhance project flexibility?
Which approach is commonly used in Agile methodology to enhance project flexibility?
What is the main goal of risk mitigation in project management?
What is the main goal of risk mitigation in project management?
Stakeholder analysis is critical for understanding which aspects of a project?
Stakeholder analysis is critical for understanding which aspects of a project?
In project management, what does the Critical Path Method (CPM) help to estimate?
In project management, what does the Critical Path Method (CPM) help to estimate?
What does resource levelling aim to avoid in project management?
What does resource levelling aim to avoid in project management?
What is the key focus of quality assurance in software development?
What is the key focus of quality assurance in software development?
What is the primary objective of project closure?
What is the primary objective of project closure?
Flashcards
Strategy
Strategy
The overall plan and actions for achieving long-term goals and success.
Strategic Vision
Strategic Vision
Ability to foresee the future of the industry and the company, forming a compelling long-term goal.
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Objectives
Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that align with the strategic vision.
Strategy Management
Strategy Management
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Strategic Thinking
Strategic Thinking
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Strategic Vocabulary
Strategic Vocabulary
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Articulating IT Initiatives
Articulating IT Initiatives
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Presenting IT Initiatives
Presenting IT Initiatives
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Innovation
Innovation
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Collaboration
Collaboration
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Empowerment
Empowerment
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Integrity
Integrity
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Transformational Leadership
Transformational Leadership
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Agility
Agility
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Resilience
Resilience
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Inclusivity
Inclusivity
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What is a competency?
What is a competency?
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What is capability?
What is capability?
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What is a differentiator?
What is a differentiator?
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What is stakeholder management?
What is stakeholder management?
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What is a value proposition?
What is a value proposition?
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What is scalability?
What is scalability?
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What is risk management?
What is risk management?
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What is operational efficiency?
What is operational efficiency?
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Milestone Tracking
Milestone Tracking
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Agile Methodology
Agile Methodology
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Risk Mitigation
Risk Mitigation
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Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis
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Critical Path Method (CPM)
Critical Path Method (CPM)
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Resource Levelling
Resource Levelling
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Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
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Earned Value Management (EVM)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
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What is Project Portfolio Management (PPM)?
What is Project Portfolio Management (PPM)?
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What is Resource Allocation?
What is Resource Allocation?
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What is Project Governance?
What is Project Governance?
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What is Risk Assessment?
What is Risk Assessment?
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What is Stakeholder Engagement?
What is Stakeholder Engagement?
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What is Customer Centricity?
What is Customer Centricity?
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What is Change Management?
What is Change Management?
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What is Customer Centric IT?
What is Customer Centric IT?
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Prioritization
Prioritization
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Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Optimization
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Performance Metrics
Performance Metrics
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Change Control
Change Control
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Strategic Alignment
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Capacity Planning
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Scope Management
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Communication Management
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Study Notes
Strategic Vocabulary Unlocked
- This book is a guide for aspiring IT leaders, focusing on strategic vocabulary and leadership communication.
- It aims to enhance communication skills and effectively articulate ideas, projects, and strategies.
- The book bridges the technical and business sides of IT to improve leadership presence in meetings, project proposals, and everyday conversations.
- Mastery of this vocabulary will elevate professional identity and impact within the IT world.
Leadership Strategic Vocabulary
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Strategy: A comprehensive plan and set of actions to achieve long-term goals.
- Example: Transitioning to cloud computing, detailing steps like training, vendor selection, and data migration.
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Strategic Vision: Understanding the potential future of the industry and the organization.
- Example: Pivoting a company toward AI solutions, considering its market impact.
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Strategic Objectives: Specific, quantifiable goals aligned with the vision.
- Example: Increasing software deployment efficiency by 30% in one year.
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Strategy Management: Ongoing process of adapting strategy to changing environments.
- Example: Regularly reviewing IT project portfolios to match evolving strategic goals.
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Strategic Thinking: Planning for the future by anticipating trends, opportunities, and challenges.
- Example: Forecasting remote work and investing in secure, scalable remote access.
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Innovation: Encouraging new ideas, methods, and technological advancements.
- Example: Developing a proprietary software solution for a niche market.
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Collaboration: Working jointly with others (internal/external) to achieve common goals.
- Example: Aligning IT tools with customer engagement through marketing/sales teams.
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Empowerment: Enabling team members to make decisions and take action.
- Example: Allowing teams to choose tech stacks for projects to foster ownership.
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Integrity: Adherence to moral and ethical principles.
- Example: Upholding data privacy standards, ensuring honesty in all actions.
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Transformational Leadership: Inspiring teams toward extraordinary change and goals.
- Example: Leading a company-wide initiative to improve digital transformation.
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Agility: The ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies, market demands, and changes.
- Example: Swiftly adapting business processes to global shifts in consumer behavior.
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Resilience: Strength to overcome challenges and recover from setbacks.
- Example: Overcoming a cybersecurity breach, strengthening systems to prevent future incidents.
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Inclusivity: Ensuring diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and included.
- Example: Building teams with various backgrounds to bring diverse viewpoints.
Business Acumen, Competency, Capability, Differentiator, Stakeholder Management, Value Proposition, Scalability, Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Customer Centricity, Change Management
(These are listed as individual topics in the content; definitions are included under their respective headings.)
Project Portfolio Management (PPM):
- PPM is critically important for aligning projects with organizational goals.
- Covers selecting, managing, and optimizing a project portfolio.
- Includes topics like allocation of resources across different projects, governance frameworks, and risk assessment methods for those projects.
- PPM helps maximize value while aligning with resources.
Prioritization, Portfolio Optimization, Performance Metrics, Change Control, Strategic Alignment, Capacity Planning, Scope Management, Milestone Tracking, Agile Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM), Resource Levelling, Quality Assurance, Earned Value Management (EVM), Project Closure
(These are listed as individual topics in the content; definitions are included under their respective headings)
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