Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. Anchoring occurs when a project manager adjusts an estimate closer to a number she previously heard or saw. ” Even if the project manager disbelieves the two-week estimate, she would be unlikely to stick to her two-month plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. I’m not convinced that 2030 is a realistic target, though, given the project management maturity levels and willingness to adopt new tech that I see on a daily basis. Lloyd Skinner. Lloyd seems to feel the same.

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Artificial Inteligence 2030 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 510

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. These can be broken down in smaller, more manageable sub-tasks and estimated by the team. These can relate to technical debt, bugs, new requirements, etc. At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Risk and uncertainty are inherent parts of all project work, making project risk management an important topic for teams to address. Which is why so many projects—especially large technology projects—run into trouble. But there are ways you can mitigate and manage risk. Create a project risk register.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

Accordingly, they are more vulnerable to the consequences of risk-bearing events. When unmanaged, these risks can impact people’s safety and, to make matters worse, come down to considerable financial losses. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively?

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Aerospace Risk Management Engineering Risk 98

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Risk Agile Technical Review 98

Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. . PMs can use this knowledge to estimate the time needed for accomplishing tasks, order them, and allocate resources adequately. Risk Management. Do Project Managers Have to Possess Technical Knowledge?

Technical Review 102

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 2027 Risk Management 102

Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different estimation techniques. Suggest how to help the Scrum team balance technical debt and new feature development.

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ChatGPT Technical Review SCRUM Artificial Inteligence 203

Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Product Backlog refinement : The Product Owner and Developers collaborate to refine, estimate, and order the Product Backlog items based on value, risk, and dependencies. So let’s have a look at some typical agile negotiation scenarios. ??

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MPUG

JANUARY 8, 2024

The solution, of course, is estimating. There is a whole science to estimation, and it would be possible to go very deeply into this. But before we start, let’s tackle the Estimation Elephant in the Room…. The estimation techniques they use are a deliberate trade-off between speed and accuracy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. I use Vizzlo ( read my review of Vizzlo here ). Risk management plan. Here’s where you set out how you are going to manage risk. Document how often you will review risks, what can be dealt with by the team and what should be escalated.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! How is risk managed in Scrum? Scrum is all about risk management. Different types of risks.

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Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 145

Teamweek

JUNE 3, 2024

This article aims to help project managers who are burdened with monitoring project scope and reducing project costs. When there is little room for error due to poor planning, the overall quality of a project can be compromised and may need to be redone, further increasing overall costs. Comprehensive Guide] 2.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

We have forecast and actual dates, timesheets, budgets, databases of lessons learned , risks, issues and changes. For example, imagine reviewing estimates from the project team. enter their estimated effort for tasks, the software prompts you: Claire’s estimates were 20% under on her last five projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. Quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, health checks and quality audits might sound scary for project managers – they’re not.

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Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 336

Scrum.org

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this article, we will explore some complimentary practices which the Product Owner might use to as an input when deciding how to order the Product Backlog. Determining the most crucial features and establishing a starting point from a technical perspective presented challenges. Rather than "Must Have", "Should Have", etc.,

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Technical Review SCRUM Estimate Initiating 172

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Risk aversion : Organizations may be risk-averse and believe tighter controls will help minimize risks and prevent project failures. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Jira Anti-Patterns und wie man sie überwindet. ?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

This article explores the challenges faced by Scrum Masters in their balancing act and how they navigate through it to ensure effective team performance and continuous improvement. Each team operates within a unique context, encompassing factors like team size, domain, technology, culture, and the nature of the products they develop.

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

According to some estimates , PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. Re-review and pull out the key elements 4. Current status: In the last four weeks, the project has progressed to plan, completing all the required technical analysis and formally completing the Design Phase (Gate 2).

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

It happens in Sprint Review, after Daily Scrum, in Sprint Planning, and as part of development. estimating the work in size and value. estimating the work in size and value. This gives the Product Backlog a level of transparency that reduces the risk. Estimating Product Backlog items. Ordering the Product Backlog.

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Technical Review Estimate SCRUM Risk Management 254

NimbleWork

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk briefly about the impacts of AI in the workplace generally and then specifically about how it is changing the way projects are managed. You’ll have to sense-check and review the output, but intelligent analysis of past projects can pull out common and relevant tasks to give you a headstart. Not really.

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2024 Technical Review Generative AI Artificial Inteligence 64

Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2021

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Technical PO : The Scrum Master is also supposed to act as a (technical) Product Owner. Risk detector : The Scrum Master is expected to monitor progress, risks, resources, and countermeasures in projects. However, there is no review by the Scrum Master.

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SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Agile 243

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

Any change forces teams to wait for each other, while generating risks on the overall product quality. The case where interfaces belong to third parties adds another layer of risk to product quality. We have a psychological need to feel competent, and questioning a technology or way of working can generate discomfort.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Risk Management Plan Definition. Risk Register, WBS). Risk Management Plan Template.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Qualitative risk analysis boosts the chances for project success dramatically. I honestly believe that this risk analysis in more than enough for small and medium projects. Qualitative Risk Analysis is the process of prioritizing risks for further analysis or action by assessing and combining their probability of occurrence and impact.

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Risk Risk Management Software Review Technical Review 59

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. The consideration is toward a potential project’s technical, economic, legal, operational, and scheduling factors.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

In this article I will stress again the utmost importance of understanding the context of the organization as a strategy to achieve a possibilistic, evolutionary and deep application of Scrum within organizations. In the first case, estimating a roadmap to solve the whole problem may just not be possible.

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Technical Review SCRUM Software Review Defining 167

Leading Answers

AUGUST 29, 2020

These three trends are: 1) Accelerating rates of technology adoption. All the major auto manufacturers reported far fewer sales in Q1 and Q2 due to factory shutdowns and a lack of customers. Access to power and less expensive technology also brings connectivity. The winds of change were strong before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Technical Review Energy Infrastructure Software Review 78

MPUG

APRIL 10, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of project initiation, cover best practices, and share 6 key steps for how project managers can get their projects started on the right foot. You’ll want to answer the questions about how the project will increase profits, reduce risk, or meet the organization’s goals.

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Initiating Technical Review Risk Management Defining 59

Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

Maybe you didn’t factor in possible risks or pitfalls. Inaccurate time estimation is the cause of 25% of failed projects. Learning how to estimate time for a project is tricky, but critical to its success. Learning how to estimate time for a project is tricky, but critical to its success. And you just want to: Source.

Estimate 52

Estimate Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 52

The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. AI and related technologies offer the opportunity to shape-shift the profession. Testing could benefit the most AI and related technologies.

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI Technical Review 88

Velociteach

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described “ How AI Will Transform Project Management.” AI and related technologies offer the opportunity to shape-shift the profession. I say, “Bring it on!”

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI Technical Review 81

Herding Cats

DECEMBER 25, 2016

I'm working an Implementation Review (IR) of a major space flight vehilce, that includes Software Intensive System of Systems. . Here are the guidelines for a credible cost estimate (GAO-16-620). Defines program, reflects current schedule, technically reasonable. Details calculations performed and estimating methodology used.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

Learn more about useless agile metrics, from individual velocity to estimation accuracy to utilization rates. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Comparing velocities may lead to unhealthy competition and encourage teams to inflate estimates, also known as cooking the agile books. By the way, it’s free.

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Agile Software Review 2021 Estimate 190

International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past five years, there have been numerous articles discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), can and will benefit the field of project management. The growth of AI can be attributed to several factors, especially: Advances in technology. Recognizing the need for AI applications has been discussed in numerous journal articles.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2022 2020 97

Planio

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a founder, product strategist, or team leader looking to beat the competition and deliver for your customers, this article is for you! By doing this, it uncovers any external factors that might change the market in the future, such as changes to legislation, new technologies, or socioeconomic and ethical attitudes.

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