Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM The quest for methodologies that offer efficiency and agility has never been rockier. Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. A lot of the points below relate to teams in Agile environments , but can apply to any type of project team.

Technical Review 394

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 394

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. It is the Sprint Review. Suppose you want to fill a Scrum Master (or agile coach) position in your organization. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Das Scrum Master Interview: Der Sprint Review. ?? The Sprint Review According to the Scrum Guide.

Technical Review 210

Technical Review Software Review SCRUM Agile 210

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

For professional Project Managers seeking to transition into Professional Scrum Masters, the project management principle of being a diligent, respectful, and caring steward offers a valuable perspective. In Scrum, stewardship involves a broader responsibility, including the social, technical, and environmental impacts of the product.

SCRUM 169

SCRUM Technical Review Leadership Initiating 169

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Is an Agile Transformation Coach any different than being an Agile Coach? When most people think about Agile Coaches, they tend to think about a person who comes in and assists the teams with things like: Learning Scrum, SAFe, LeSS. If that’s your definition of an Agile Transformation Coach, you’d be right—but only partially.

Technical Review 116

Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 116

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

For professional Project Managers seeking to transition into Professional Scrum Masters, the project management principle of being a diligent, respectful, and caring steward offers a valuable perspective. In Scrum, stewardship involves a broader responsibility, including the social, technical, and environmental impacts of the product.

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SCRUM Technical Review Leadership Initiating 164

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment.

Technical Review 182

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 182

Productivity Land

JULY 17, 2023

Embracing the unpredictable nature of projects, agile methodologies have gained popularity for their flexibility and adaptability. In this article, we will delve into the world of agile risk management, exploring strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in projects.

Risk Management 81

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Agile 81

Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile Event Planning — a Cheat Sheet. My solution to this challenge is going the extra mile regarding the remote agile event planning. The Remote Agile Event Planning Phases. I provide an invitation to the upcoming (remote) technical prep session to ensure everyone has his or her device set-up properly.

Technical Review 136

Technical Review Agile Planning SCRUM 136

Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. What if these useless agile metrics lead you in the wrong direction while providing you with the illusion that you know where your team is heading?

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Agile Software Review 2021 Estimate 181

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What is the business case for Agile teams? We think we do well to base our beliefs about Agile more on evidence. This post is our attempt to bring an evidence-based perspective to the business case of Agile teams. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. Beyond the obvious technological adoption, it demands a comprehensive rethink of processes and strategies to foster innovation and agility.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review Innovation Leadership Risk Management 171

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward 2. Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward Project managers are encouraged to be good project stewards. First, we must be diligent, that is to say hard-working, never giving up. Another example would be to facilitate a risk identification workshop with key stakeholders.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 195

Leading Agile

JUNE 17, 2022

Many large-scale Agile Transformations are struggling. However, the underlying problem is that most large organizations weren’t built to be Agile. Organizational Barriers to Agile. Organizational Barriers to Agile. Many organizations that adopt Agile operate with hindrances present. Technical Debt and Defects.

Agile 138

Agile Technical Review Software Review Governance 138

Scrum.org

APRIL 8, 2024

Potential dangers for project managers, just picking out two from my experiences Underestimating the Human Aspect of Change: Project Managers might focus heavily on the technical aspects of change, overlooking the importance of preparing and supporting stakeholders and team members for the transition.

SCRUM 160

SCRUM Technical Review Risk Management Closing 160

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. Exciting news for Agile enthusiasts! a game-changer in the world of Agile. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

ChatGPT 152

ChatGPT SCRUM Artificial Inteligence Agile 152

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. A lot of the points below relate to teams in Agile environments , but can apply to any type of project team.

Technical Review 394

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 394

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Adapt and flex as you go, reviewing priorities and working on what you can while the other stuff unfolds. If you work in an agile team , this happens through backlog grooming and sprint planning. When the project’s technology changes. Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are.

Underperforming Technical Team 395

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Budget Software Review 395

The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

and Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, MBA, PMP We have all attended project management workshops, conferences, and symposiums. When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management.

Aerospace 147

Aerospace Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Governance 147

NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

When an agile team is not performing and meeting its goals, it can have an impact on productivity and morale. One area that could be looked at for improving the performance of an agile team is it’s velocity and seeing if there is room for improvement. Velocity in Agile represents the amount of work a team can complete in a sprint.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review SCRUM Estimate Agile 84

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A lot of talk in the Agile space centres on breaking down silos, and yet it appears that in practice it is one of the things that is met with the most inertia. The old divides remain, despite efforts at Agile adoption. This was driven by the team members themselves, not an Agile Coach or manager.

Technical Review 176

Technical Review Software Review Agile SCRUM 176

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2019

TL; DR: Faking Agile Metrics — An Eye-Opening Exercise. Imagine you’re a Scrum Master and the line manager of your team believes that the best sign for a successful agile transformation is a steady increase in the Scrum Team’s velocity. Cooking the Agile Books — A Simple Exercise. Faking Agile Metrics for Scrum Masters.

Agile 171

Agile Underperforming Technical Team Estimate SCRUM 171

Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

Think twice if you still believe this technology is a fad or a toy. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ? The technology your Scrum team has built over time is increasingly less reliable, and technical debt is notably increasing.

ChatGPT 172

ChatGPT Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review 172

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. Coaching the team on scrum and Agile practices. Knowledge of scrum and Agile principles. Network with other scrum masters and Agile practitioners to stay up-to-date on best practices and to learn from their experiences.

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SCRUM Technical Review Certification Agile 169

Scrum.org

JUNE 22, 2023

Agile methodologies like Scrum emphasize the need for refinement to take place continuously. This is particularly relevant to complex work where even seemingly straightforward tasks can quickly take days or weeks due to unforeseen challenges. Agile methodologies like Scrum emphasize the need for refinement to take place continuously.

Technical Review 190

Technical Review 2022 Software Review 2021 190

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

He’s known from the various books he wrote: “ Agile Product Management With Scrum ”, “ Strategize ”, and “ How To Lead In Product Management ”, and the many tools he created, like the Product Vision Board, Product Management Framework, and the Product- and Sprint Goal templates. What if they work on multiple products simultaneously?

Defining 205

Defining SCRUM Technical Review Influencer 205

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you are agile or waterfall, iterative, predictive, incremental or hybrid: what’s important is that when a new requirement comes along, it is clear and thought through, and you know what it is! Quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, health checks and quality audits might sound scary for project managers – they’re not.

Software Review 325

Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 325

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count.

PMI 341

PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 341

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

On Agile projects, business representatives work alongside developers so scope unfolds as the project progresses. Organize a workshop to elicit what it is they really want from your project. This is where Agile project teams have a huge advantage over traditional, waterfall ways of working. Remove ambiguity.

Technical Review 264

Technical Review Agile Process Controlling 264

MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Then, we will dive into the topic of Agile PMO, its relevance, and a number of roles that can be played by such a PMO. With this background, let’s proceed towards the concept of Agile PMO. The first question that comes to mind in having a PMO coupled with an Agile approach is this: Is a PMO really needed at all in an Agile setting?

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Agile PMO Technical Review Cadence 94

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2021

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. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 30,000-plus other subscribers. Agile Metrics.

SCRUM 227

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Technical Review 227

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. Coaching the team on scrum and Agile practices. Knowledge of scrum and Agile principles. Network with other scrum masters and Agile practitioners to stay up-to-date on best practices and to learn from their experiences.

SCRUM 138

SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Certification 138

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Technical: Scope, requirements and other technical issues call into this category. For example, on the top-level risk, you can start with a broad topic such as technical, management, external or scheduling risks. As noted, the basic categories for the risk breakdown structure are external, internal, technical and management.

Risk 363

Risk Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Technical Review 363

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Construction of a Huawei research and development center Aircraft R&D facilities The continued development and expansion of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory LEGOLAND® Park & Resort in Jinshan District at the cost of US$550m, due to open in 2024. This project will deliver 31 stations with a view to increasing capacity by almost 100%.

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Infrastructure Transportation Construction 2020 469

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you overwhelmed by the rapid shifts in industry demands and the swift pace of technological progress? Whether in agile, traditional, or hybrid project environments, the objective remains to enhance the processes that guide how projects are initiated, planned, executed, and closed.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review 2024 Innovation Sustainability 52

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2020

Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches have been quick to point out one of the principles from the Manifesto for Agile Software Development that states, "The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation". The "self-organizing teams" part really stands out.

Agile 185

Agile SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 185

Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As the technology is growing and evolving, the demand for SAFe® Product Owners is also increasing. Organizations are also transforming, initially, companies transitioned from waterfall to agile now they are implementing SAFe®-. SAFe® isn’t something related to safety but SAFe® means a scaled agile framework. View Schedule.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Innovation SCRUM Lean 98