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Is Software Development Art or Engineering

Herding Cats

I started my career as a Software Engineer , writing Fortran 77 signal processing algorithms to find and track missile launchers in the middle eastern desert. This skill was an extension of the signal processing work I did as a grad student looking for information in the data stream of a particle accelerator.

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Picking a Project Management Methodology

MPUG

The following are examples of factors from the PMBOK Guide that lead to said project’s creation: Business process improvements. Software development. Transportation sector. Even if you do not have defined model in place, you probably have some processes that could be used as part of your selected methodology.

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The Role of Standard Work in Lean Methodology

Wrike

At the core of this methodology is the concept of standard work, which refers to the set of clearly defined processes and procedures that employees follow to ensure consistent and high-quality results. However, its principles and practices have since been applied to various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and software development.

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Where Did All the Project Managers Go?

Leading Answers

Software is eating the world ” claimed venture capitalist, Marc Andreessen in his 2011, New York Times article. Software is becoming omnipresent, it is embedded and integral to all industries. Software is becoming omnipresent, it is embedded and integral to all industries. Well, that’s where things get interesting.

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A Short History of Project Management

MPUG

This article will cover most of the major project management happenings throughout history. No discussion of project management would be complete without mentioning his contributions, as he applied the knowledge he learned during World War I building Navy ships by diagramming the processes with bars and milestones (see Figure 1.1).

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Product Management Considerations for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

In this article, you'll gain insights into aligning projects with broader strategic goals, prioritizing customer needs, and adapting to market trends—all essential for achieving sustainable growth and long-term success. Product life cycle management ensures continuous relevance, competitiveness, and profitability.

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Achieving Operational Agility in a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace

Wrike

In this article, we will explore the concept of operational agility, its importance in today’s market, the role of technology in enabling agility, strategies for achieving operational agility, overcoming challenges, and measuring success. One key aspect that can make a significant difference is achieving operational agility.