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Top Project Management Conferences of 2020

ProjectManager.com

Each year we like to collect some of the best project management conferences, so that our readers can schedule one that’s convenient in their datebooks. So, save the date and mark your calendars, whether analog or digital: here are the top project management conferences of 2020. The Technical Project Management Conference .

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Why Predictability Matters in Scrum

Scrum.org

Telling an important customer that “we will get there when we get there” could come across as dismissive, sending the message that the customer’s needs are unimportant to the Scrum team. The Power of Predictability in Agile Teams Agile approaches - particularly Scrum - emphasize iterative and incremental development.

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What Does Being a Cross-Functional Team in Scrum Mean?

Scrum.org

A central feature of the Scrum framework is the concept of a cross-functional team. Let's explore this topic in an agile software development context. You have developers who write code, testers who ensure quality, designers who create user interfaces, etc. In Scrum, the emphasis is on collaboration and flexibility.

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The Complete History of Agile Software Development

Agilemania

In the early 1990s, PC computing began to rise in organizations, but software development faced a hurdle. At that time, people used to call this crisis the “application delivery lag” or “the application development crisis.” Working software over comprehensive documentation. Author's Bio.

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What’s the big deal about the Definition of Done in Scrum?

Scrum.org

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. T he Definition of Done (DoD) in Scrum is a set of criteria determining when a Product Backlog item can be considered complete. Without a clear agreement about a Definition of Done, some developers may think they are done after the code is complete.

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The Scrum Master Job (1): 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Scrum Master Job — 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients. Are you considering a new Scrum Master job? Don’t worry; there are four steps of proactive research to identify suitable employers or clients for Scrum Masters and avoid disappointment later. The Scrum Master Job Market Is Promising.

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Collaboration with Structure

Scrum.org

In the fast-paced world of software development, agile methodologies have revolutionized the way teams work. Among the various frameworks, Scrum has emerged as a popular choice for its focus on flexibility and iterative, incremental development. In Scrum, teams are empowered to make decisions and organize their work.

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