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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower - Project Management

The explanation from software leadership is often unsatisfying or unclear. The answer is to engage a trusted outside source for a Technical Review – a deep-dive assessment that provides a C-suite perspective. Your reasons for needing a technical review will depend on your business goals.

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Phase-Gate Process in Project Management: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

When you have a long-term project that needs to be evaluated regularly, and you’re dealing with numerous stakeholders, the phase-gate process could be an ideal fit for your organization. What is the Phase-Gate Process? It is typically used for new product developments, software/app/website launches and business-wide changes.

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What is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? A Comprehensive Guide to Process Visualization

NimbleWork

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management technique for process improvement that has its roots in the manufacturing sector. Value stream mapping can typically be used to improve any process where there are repeatable steps. Process symbols evolved to represent the various stages of a project or task.

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Agile Leadership Myths and how to move past them

Scrum.org

The best Scrum teams that I have worked with were supported by management leaders focused on removing impediments, providing resources, and promoting an agile mindset and culture that supports the Scrum values. Making it more challenging are the agile leadership myths out there that can get in the way of being effective.

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30 Product Owner Interview Questions to Accurately Assess Candidates

Teamweek

Keep reading to discover the definition and responsibilities of a Product Owner and 30 product owner interview questions that will help you accurately assess candidates’ technical skills and personality traits. We’ll give you the toolbox to help you hire your next Product Owner without a hitch. What does a Product Owner do?

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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is a very versatile methodology that can be used by any team that needs to manage workflows , business processes or projects. For example, the kanban methodology can be implemented in manufacturing, software development, product management, construction and many other industries.

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30 Product Owner Interview Questions to Accurately Assess Candidates

Teamweek

Keep reading to discover the definition and responsibilities of a Product Owner and 30 product owner interview questions that will help you accurately assess candidates’ technical skills and personality traits. We’ll give you the toolbox to help you hire your next Product Owner without a hitch. What does a Product Owner do?