Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Navigating the complexities of modern project management demands a sophisticated comprehension of the Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

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Underperforming Technical Team Cadence Development Team Review Technical Review 52

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you are just starting out, developing your project manager resume, or a seasoned professional, mastering the Project Management Buzzwords is non-negotiable. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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ChatGPT Generative AI SCRUM Agile 177

Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Many traditional project management deliverables have agile alternatives. Yet we rarely see agile communications management plans. Given the high rates of change often experienced on agile projects, we might expect more emphasis on communications to keep everyone on the same page. These are valid questions, so let me explain.

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Agile Planning Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 135

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By APMG International September 6, 2023 Agile project management is a flexible approach to managing projects which involves taking incremental steps referred to as sprints or iterations. The History of Agile Project Management Agile project management emerged in the software development industry in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 88

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2021

This attitude is precisely why the 47 Scrum Master Interview Guide exists: Prevent imposters from slipping through the hiring process and causing damage. If you are looking to fill a position for a Scrum Master (or agile coach) in your organization, you may find the following 47 interview questions useful to identify the right candidate.

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Scrum.org

JULY 5, 2022

During the first year of the pandemic, Scrum adoption more than doubled for software development teams. According to the 15th Annual State of Agile Report, the use of agile approaches for software development grew from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021. It is, in essence, the plan for what the Scrum Team will do next.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Software Review Development Team Review 185

Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. This can make it difficult to accurately assess whether a candidate is a good fit for your team when asking product owner interview questions.

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Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

TL; DR: Agile Management Anti-Patterns. Learn more about agile management anti-patterns the aspiring servant leader should avoid during the organization’s transition: From applying the Stage-Gate® approach through the back door to the ‘where is my report’ attitude to other beloved signs of applied Taylorism.

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Software Review Agile Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 193

Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. This can make it difficult to accurately assess whether a candidate is a good fit for your team when asking product owner interview questions.

Development Team Review 52

Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

Leading Answers

MAY 8, 2022

Agile approaches "Crossed the Chasm" a decade ago. As companies adopt agile because they have to / it's now expected / the industry norm / required to stay competitive / , we see more push-back and failures than ever. The image below, from Ahmed Sidky, shows agile as a mindset. This is Left-to-Right agile adoption.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 109

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

TL; DR: 15 Sprint Review Anti-Patterns. Answering this question in a collaborative effort of the Scrum Team as well as internal (and external) stakeholders is the purpose of the Sprint Review. Given its importance, it is worthwhile to tackle the most common Sprint Review anti-patterns. Are we still on the right track?

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Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 2017 142

Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

Can a large language model, not specializing in anything “agile,” pass a screening interview for a Scrum Master position? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ? ? ?? Follow-up question : Why is it beneficial that the team adheres to the values and practices of Scrum?

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ChatGPT SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 217

Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2019

Intended audience: Scrum masters, Product owners, Managers and Agile coaches. The PO’s are then unsure what needs to be developed. For instance, a lead developer or architect prepares the work for sprints ahead, acting as a proxy between the teams and the PO’s, splitting the requirements in tasks per team.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Development Team Review Software Review 143

Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2022

Recently, the concept of “fluid teams”, “dynamic reteaming” or “ad-hoc teaming” has gained traction in the Agile community. Although the concept has many different definitions, a characteristic they share is that members move in and out of a team during its lifetime. The need for fluid teams.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 27, 2019

Scrum requires self-organizing teams that can quickly solve problems in unpredictable environments. Scrum ceremonies are meetings that are unique to scrum teams. Scrum ceremonies ensure that everyone (the scrum master, product owner and development team) is in-sync. It’s a way to ensure transparency across the team.

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SCRUM Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 2011 203

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. If you are looking to fill a position for a Scrum Master (or agile coach) in your organization, you may find the following 54 interview questions useful to identify the right candidate. Scrum Anti-Patterns: From Product Backlog to Sprint Review.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 2020 203

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On the one side, they address typical Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and the Sprint Retrospective. November 19, 2020 : If you use Scrum then join the free Hands-on Agile meetup—it will be worth your time ! Being a Scrum Master does not entail, and should never entail, enforcing processes.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 225

nTask

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the way of organizational success, there lies a noteworthy foe that is ever-present and makes sure that you and your goals are berated and questioned at every step of the project development process. This “foe” is the stakeholders’ approvals and reviews. Working Process of a Matrix Organization.

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2022 Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Risk Management 97

Kiron Bondale

AUGUST 5, 2018

Good agile leads (a.k.a. toxic culture, poor compensation) which are preventing you from attracting them, and in a pinch, contracting might be the way to go. toxic culture, poor compensation) which are preventing you from attracting them, and in a pinch, contracting might be the way to go.

Development Team Review 136

Development Team Review 2003 Underperforming Technical Team Influencer 136

Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2020

Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns which easily can impede any agile transition. The early majority of organizations are already adopting BDD/DDD or Pragmatic Agility.).

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SCRUM Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 217

ProjectManager.com

MAY 5, 2022

When working in an agile environment, teams take sprints, a short period of time in which you complete tasks. Scrum teams choose this work by looking over their backlog. A scrum framework allows teams to execute in agile project management, the backlog is very important and backlog refinement keeps work flowing.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Estimate Development Team Review 206

Digite

MAY 15, 2018

Inspired by Steve Porter’s efforts to bring process practitioners closer together and educate Scrum practitioners, I’m writing a shadow series of posts that will follow the Kanban and Scrum – Stronger Together series and continue my own efforts to clear up misconceptions between practitioners of these methods. Disclaimer.

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Development Team Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 93

Leading Answers

DECEMBER 21, 2017

My first opportunity to create and run a large agile team did not start well. Having had good successes with small to medium sized agile teams I was keen to unleash the benefits on a bigger scale. A clean-sheet development opportunity with a smart team and engaged business group – what could go wrong?

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Governance Government Process Underperforming Technical Team 121

Proofhub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It includes various tasks, from early idea and planning to creating UX/UI design, development, launch, search for a good Magento support service , and other ongoing optimization. Size up your competition, get the lowdown on their strengths and weak spots to figure out where you can get the upper hand.

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Development Team Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 78

Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2023

I wanted to determine whether ChatGPT 4 is superior to its predecessor, which left a good impression in recent months; see my previous articles on Scrum, Agile, and ChatGPT. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 45,000-plus other subscribers. ? ? ? ?? Read on and learn what happened.

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ChatGPT SCRUM Technical Review 2020 151

Project Bliss

MAY 24, 2017

Agile is a popular term these days, and you likely hear it a lot. But what is it and what’s the difference between agile vs waterfall methodology? By the end, you’ll have a high-level understanding of each and how work is done in agile vs waterfall. In this post I’ll do the following for you: Explain Agile.

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Agile Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 185

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This latest update to the interview guide addresses Product Owner anti-patterns from Product Backlog management and refinement to the Sprint Review. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 33,000-plus subscribers. ?? How this is done may vary widely across organizations, Scrum Teams, and individuals.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review Development Team Review 189

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

The development team was devastated. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. A primary reason is poor stakeholder engagement. Few organizations invest in the change management capabilities required to support new technologies and business processes.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Software Review Leadership 78

ProProfs Project Management

JULY 9, 2019

The market for mobile app development is growing rapidly in line with the steady advancement of mobile technology. This intense competition has initiated the demand for a more flexible and credible app development approach. In today’s time, it’s a challenging task to develop an app that has a long life span, but not impossible!

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Agile Software 56

nTask

OCTOBER 14, 2021

But when it comes to construction risk management, you need to be extra careful, because a software project going bad might not be as life-threatening as a construction project going bad. The risk management process removes the element of surprise for project managers regarding risks, helping them to be prepared at all times.

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Construction 2021 Risk Management Risk 78

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Scrum Master encourages the Scrum Team to improve, within the Scrum process framework, its development process and practices to make it more effective and enjoyable for the next Sprint. By the end of the Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team should have identified improvements that it will implement in the next Sprint.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Development Team Review Agile 202

Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

Regularly, we find articles from developers detailing why ‘Agile’ in general and Scrum’s nature, in particular, deserve our collective disdain. Join the 25th Hands-on Agile meetup on August 20, 2020, to explore the virtual Ecocycle Planning. That’s simple; let me help you: Write something about how awful “Agile” and Scrum are.

Software Review 184

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Engineering 184

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hence, if you recognize some anti-patterns in your daily work, why don’t you ask the rest of the Scrum Team for support? The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from work of the Development Team.” Remember: user story creation is a team exercise.). Source : Scrum Guide 2017.

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Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review 190

Planio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Internal vs. external project deliverables Internal project deliverables External project deliverables Process vs. product project deliverables Process project deliverables Product project deliverables Project deliverables vs. milestones vs. objectives How to use deliverables to run successful projects 1. How are they used?

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Technical Review 88

Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

The development team was devastated. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggle with their users. A primary reason is poor stakeholder engagement. Few organizations invest in the change management capabilities required to support new technologies and business processes. Do not be surprised.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 2023 79

nTask

AUGUST 22, 2019

As an Agile project manager, I have seen my fair share of so-called “Scrum Masters” and “Agile Experts” claiming to be masters of their craft. The truth, however, is that they don’t know a lot of things about Scrum and Agile. Scrum Project Management is a framework from the Agile project management methodology.

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SCRUM Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review 132