Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

Reflecting on my own experiences and those shared by others, it becomes clear that transitioning to an agile framework, specifically through Kanban, can seem like a daunting task for organisations entrenched in traditional project management practices. Yet, the journey towards agility need not be a leap into the unknown.

Agile 161

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Unlocking Agile’s Potential by Successfully Navigating Uncertainty in Project Timelines For many of us, unexpected events stress us out. The idea of project management predictability is compelling. Neglecting the Agile Spirit Agile practices thrive on their core principles of adaptability and responsiveness.

Agile 163

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2024

Incremental delivery is the key to achieving tangible progress in small, manageable chunks. 3) Try Flow Metrics What is it? Say goodbye to traditional velocity metrics and welcome flow metrics into your Scrum world. Embrace the power of flow metrics and revolutionize your sprint planning and forecasting approach.

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SCRUM 2024 Development Team Review Agile 186

Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

In my journey through the realms of Agile and project management, I've encountered numerous strategies and philosophies aimed at refining the process of work delivery. Yet, one philosophy that consistently stands out for its flexibility and profound impact on workflow efficiency is Kanban. Enjoy this video?

Software Review 178

Software Review Innovation Software Developers Software Development 178

Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

TL; DR: Agile Transformation with ChatGPT or McBoston? I was interested in learning more about a typical daily challenge many agile practitioners face: How shall we successfully pursue an agile transformation? Or shall we embark on an agile transformation with ChatGPT providing some guidance?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you’re researching which project management software to use, you’ve probably already compared Asana vs. ClickUp. However, as project management tools, they both fall short. Asana’s timeline is no substitute for a Gantt chart and ClickUp is more focused on productivity than project management.

Software Review 364

Software Review 2024 Underperforming Technical Team 2012 364

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Agile is a way of working that comes from software development. While the roots of incremental development methods of working stem back to the 1950s and into the 1970s, it wasn’t until 2001 that a group of software developers published the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. Agile Tools for Agile Teams.

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Underperforming Technical Team Agile Software Review 2001 219

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

There are many things that are needed when managing a project. These organizational process assets are critical to a project’s success and its operations. An organizational process asset is a tangible resource that’s used to guide the management of an organization’s projects and operations.

Process 376

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

These days, it seems like everybody is all about doing things agile. When it comes to project planning , this fluctuating environment can make things tricky: hard deadlines and a predetermined set of deliverables are nearly nonexistent. But first, let’s get some more background on agile and its methods.

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Software Review Agile Technical Review 2001 330

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do you get a project off the drawing board and into the execution phase? But project plans are unruly beasts that need to be reined in. That’s where project planning software comes in: it’s a project manager’s best friend. Yes, project planning software is massive. With a plan. ProjectManager.com.

2020 365

2020 Software Review Software Planning 365

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Product management is a way to organize the development, position and pricing of your product. It helps you manage every step of the process that sees your product go from concept to market. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software, but we understand that not everyone is ready to upgrade right away.

Software Review 298

Software Review Development Team Review Budget Agile 298

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2022

That’s why a project requirements document (PRD) is so important. The product manager is responsible for creating the product requirements document to communicate to the product team and stakeholders. Details include what the project is building, who that product is for and how it will benefit the end user. Learn more.

Engineering 298

Engineering Software Review Defining Risk Management 298

Henny Portman

APRIL 26, 2022

There are not that many books on agile portfolio management, so I am curious what the book Agile Portfolio Management – A guide to the methodology and its successful implementation “knowledge that sets you apart” written by Klaus Nielsen, offers. The Portfolio Kanban High-level Overview makes sense.

Agile 116

Agile Lean Prince2 Risk Management 116

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Having many projects to manage in a portfolio can be daunting. You need to strategize and plan your resource allocation to ensure that every project has what it needs when it needs it. There are many ways to do this and one of which is lean portfolio management. What Is Lean Portfolio Management? Learn more.

Lean 341

Lean Software Review Manufacturing Governance 341

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The best project planning software gives managers the means to build a project plan , manage team members, control costs and stay on schedule. To do that, it’s equipped with project scheduling, time tracking, task management and resource management features. Yes, project planning software is massive.

2022 294

2022 Software Review Software Planning 294

ProjectManager.com

MAY 31, 2023

If you’re working in project management, then you know about Monday.com. The company has invested a ton of money in its marketing to people working on projects. Let’s take a look at this popular project management software and see if it delivers on one of the most essential project management tools.

Software 301

Software 2022 Risk Management Planning 301

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 1, 2016

Regular readers will know that I’m not at all experienced in formal Agile project management, but I know it is something that I need to know more about. Today I’m partnering with Eylean to give you an overview of three agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. Agile Methods: The Basics. Let’s dive in.

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Agile SCRUM Software Review Technical Review 150

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2022

Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Even before the planning stage , it’s critical to create an accurate forecast of the project’s duration, costs and more. Of course, this defines any project estimation. How to Estimate Cost and Effort in a Software Development Project.

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Software Developers Software Development Estimate Software Review 322

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you’re in the market for a software tool that can help simplify task management, then you’ve probably explored Microsoft Planner. It’s a task management tool that’s part of the larger Microsoft universe, which includes Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project. It organizes teamwork and tasks for project management.

2022 275

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 6, 2022

Connectivity is key to productivity in project management. Airtable is one of the many project management software solutions that presents itself as the app to connect your data, workflows and teams. Why seek an alternative project management solution? How Airtable Works. ProjectManager.

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2022 Software Review Monitoring Software 325

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We talk a lot about project managers, but that title is more general than most might think. There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. What Is a Technical Project Manager? If either applies, read on.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 338

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Scrum is a framework for organizing agile teams, and it’s processes and guidelines are excellent for improving team productivity. A product owner is the individual on a scrum team that is responsible for managing the backlog of work and overseeing sprints. Product Owner vs. Product Manager. What is a Product Owner?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The kanban board is easily one of the most popular work management tools available at the moment. Kanban boards are visual tools that keep teams flexible, productive and focused on continuous delivery. It’s a more efficient way to manage workflow. If you’ve used one, it’s not hard to see why. Get on board!

2020 241

2020 Software Controlling Agile 241

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2019

However, as important as the scrum master is, the position is not project leader. How Do You Define Agile? It’s a controversial question in that the definition of agile is not commonly agreed upon. What Differences Do You See Between Agile and Traditional PM? How Does Agile and Scrum Differ, If They Do?

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SCRUM Agile Certification Defining 279

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 26, 2020

TL; DR: The Cargo Cult Agile Checklist for Download. You want to know the state of agility in your organization? If the average number of checkboxes marked is higher than nine, then you are probably practicing cargo cult agile in one form or another. Everyday Failures on the Path of Becoming Agile.

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Agile CTO Hire Fractional CTO SCRUM 156

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Project managers put a lot of time and effort into researching the viability of their project. But all that work is pointless if they don’t communicate the purpose of the project to their team and clients. The team and client know the mission statement, the vision statement and the project plan.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management Risk 386

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 25, 2022

Resource management tools are an essential part of any project management software. Every project has materials, tools, equipment, people or resources to manage. No matter how good your project plan is, if you can’t manage your resources, your project will suffer. What Is Resource Management?

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Monitoring Budget Executing Software 308

Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2021

In their book Agile Retrospectives , Esther Derby and Diana Larsen popularized the idea that a Sprint Retrospect comprises five stages. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 31,000-plus other subscribers. ?? Another good source for actionable agile metrics is the State of DevOps Report.).

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 2021 Agile 237

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

That’s what business process management is all about. Business process management looks at the processes a company employs to deliver its goods or services to its customers. What Is Business Process Management (BPM)? Business process management is broad and dynamic. Learn more. Benefits of BPM.

Process 326

Process Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Monitoring 326

MPUG

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Efficiency, Quality, and Simplicity for Project Success Let’s Start With a Story If you write, you probably use the circumstances you encounter in your life as fodder for your work. We show some examples other than software in our Scrum Project Management book. This article originates from a combination of events.

Lean 64

Lean Transportation Engineering Software Review 64

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 28, 2020

A project never exists in a vacuum. A project is executed by a team within an organization that has some sort of a project management framework established to enable the process. This framework should be designed to suit the needs of your projects, your goals and your team. What is a Project Management Framework?

Software Review 414

Software Review Prince2 Critical Chain Manufacturing 414

Agilemania

APRIL 12, 2022

1,00,000 practitioners and 20,000 enterprises worldwide have kept faith in one thing to drive Business Agility in the enterprise. . And that’s Scaled Agile Framework(SAFe)! . As per the 15th State of Agile Survey, 38% of the respondents considered SAFe as the most popular framework for scaling agile. . What is SAFe?

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2022 Agile Lean Software Developers 91

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Similar to a journey, projects have a beginning and an end. Just like a trip, most projects wouldn’t set off without first having an itinerary. In project management, the equivalent of an itinerary is a creative brief. But not all projects use a creative brief; they’re found only in specific disciplines.

Budget 352

Budget Executing Defining Planning 352

Henny Portman

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Agile by Rini van Solingen and Maarten Kossen was originally published in Dutch. The book starts with a warning that agile is more than a mindset, it is a philosophy, followed by 22 chapters, in which the authors show that it is easy to understand, but very difficult to apply at first. Scrum or agile?

Software Review 52

Software Review Agile Governance Government 52

ProjectManager.com

MAY 29, 2020

Scrum is a flexible framework that’s designed to help self-organized teams execute projects quickly in an agile environment. The dynamic nature of these projects makes evident the need for each team to offer transparency and share information quickly and effectively. Multiple Ways to Manage a Project.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Estimate 254

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

After all, we’re project managers. The idea was codified by Masaaki Imai, an organizational theorist and management consultant, over 30 years ago with the publication of this book, Kaizen: the Key to Japan’s Competitive Success. It’s the metric that measures success. ProjectManager.com has Kanban Boards to Track Progress.

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Manufacturing Lean Healthcare Software Review 311