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How to improve cross-functionality within your team?

Scrum.org

Cross-functional teams are defined as consisting of members with different functional backgrounds ( Keller, 2001 ). Cross-functionality in teams has been linked to shorter development time ( Eisenhardt & Tabrizi, 1995 ) and increased quality and improved performance ( Keller, 2001 ). So what are strategies to start improving? ?

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

That’s because what we think of as agile really appeared in 2001 with the publication of the “Manifesto for Agile Software Development,” authored by 17 software developers. It became a part of agile when Ken Schwaber and Mike Beedle wrote the book “Agile Software Development with Scrum” in 2001.

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Agile. Creativity. Innovation.

International Institute for Learning

2009), include eXtreme Programming (XP) (Beck and Fowler, 2001) and Scrum (Schwaber and Beedle, 2002). This family of methods are now commonly known as Agile , and it has been through the formation of the Agile Alliance and the publication of the Agile Manifesto (Fowler and Highsmith 2001). Fowler (2001). Highsmith (2001).

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Bye Bye Velocity. Hello Throughput.

Scrum.org

As one of the first few trainers who wanted to teach this course when it came out, I find that it is a great way to combine the Scrum framework with Kanban as a strategy to deliver value to your customer. The Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) course has now been out for more than 6 months at Scrum.org.

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Agile and Current Technology: Are We Adapting or Missing the Mark?

Leading Agile

Agile officially began with the Manifesto in 2001 and was designed to: Empower developers. Remember, in 2001, people were still getting started with personal computers, and though they were becoming more and more common in households, not everyone had one. What Made Agile Work in The Beginning. Increase development speed.

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Is SAFe® Adoption Making a Difference? Why are Companies Moving To It? How Will It Impact?

Agilemania

The vast majority of businesses were doubtful when the Agile manifesto was introduced in 2001. The team must finish one project phase before going on to the next under this strategy, which has a linear and logical approach. The user experience is being compromised as a result of the true expense of this strategy.

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Laughter & Leadership – How Humor Can Make You a Better Leader

ProjectManager.com

According a 2001 report , 40 percent of job turnover is due to stress. Related: 10 Conflict Resolution Strategies that Actually Work. Who doesn’t need a blast of that in the midst of a stressful project? Related: How to Be Happy at Work (Happier, at Least). What We Know About Stress. How to Use Laughter as a Leader.