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Making Things Happen [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. Once it was clear how popular the text was going to be, O’Reilly and Berkun took out some of the superfluous bits, added in over 120 exercises and generally spruced it up to launch it into the best-seller list. Virtual teams are very much the norm now.

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Why ‘Sprint 0’ Isn’t A Good Idea

Scrum.org

In the past 20 years, I’ve been involved in a wide variety of software- and product development efforts. Sometimes I was right in the middle of a ‘waterfall’ project, other times I was 100% dedicated to a Scrum team. In recent years, my focus shifted more towards supporting teams from the sidelines.

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How to Make a Prototype: Product Prototyping Basics

ProjectManager.com

Ideas are essential to product development, but they’re intangible. Along the way, we’ll offer tips, particularly on how project management software can help you realize your idea and turn a product prototype into a successful product launch. Most product development doesn’t start with a lightning bolt. What Is a Prototype?

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Manage Team. Conduct Team-Building Exercises.

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7 Problem-Solving Skills You Need to Improve to Get More Done

ProjectManager.com

Therefore, the faster you can solve a problem, the faster you can get the work done or review the solution to ensure it’s correct (and get home on time). Research means doing the due diligence before embarking on executing your project , and it is the rock on which all your problem solving sits. But don’t wait for inspiration.

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How to Steer Your Team Away From the 2021 Burnout Epidemic

Proofhub

How To Steer Your Team Away From The 2021 Burnout Epidemic Source: [link] In May 2019, The World Health Organization (WHO) characterized “burnout” as “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed,” and emphasized that the term “burnout” shouldn’t be used to describe experiences in areas of life outside of the workplace.

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How to Make a Time Management Plan You’ll Actually Use

ProjectManager.com

So it’s time to develop a time management plan that really works. Refocus and Review. The Harvard Business Review looks to Jack LaLanne for inspiration in time management. The fitness guru enjoyed 96 years of great health because he was committed to ritual, and he continued a rigorous exercise schedule until his death.

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