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The Seven Deadly Sins of Agile: Greed

Scrum.org

The age-old notion of resource utilisation stems from the world of machinery, where the more a machine runs, the more value it produces. However, when applied to human beings, especially in agile teams, this concept becomes flawed. People aren't machines. They need time to think, reflect, and innovate. The idea that every hour should be filled with direct work is not only unrealistic but counterproductive.

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How to Make a Construction Phase Plan (Templates Included)

ProjectManager.com

Construction projects come big and complex as well as small and simple, but one thing they all share is a construction phase plan. The construction phase plan is a critical construction project management document that helps to ensure a safe project. Before explaining how to make a construction phase plan, let’s first define the term and note some of the many reasons why one should use it.

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Jingle All the Way to Savings: E-Commerce’s Holiday Extravaganza

Productivity Land

Image source: [link] Do you hear the bells jingling? Well, get ready to jingle all the way to savings as the holiday extravaganza takes center stage starting now! The holiday season is right around the corner, and it’s time to unwrap a digital wonderland of deals, discounts, and festive finds. E-Commerce is here to sprinkle a little extra holiday magic into your shopping experience.

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11 Key Resource Management Best Practices for Every Project

Teamweek

Resource management is about getting together everything you need to deliver a project. You must figure out who’s doing what (and when), what’s the available budget, and the tools you’ll need. The goal is to make sure everything’s used the right way so you don’t burn out your team, run out of time, or go over budget. An effective resource management plan helps you: Make sure you don’t run out of essentials like money or time Utilize the team optimally, but not over

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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Risk Management Quiz: Correct Answers and Explanations

PM Basics

A document you use to capture all known risks is called: A. Risk Log B. Risk Register C. Risk List D. Risk Diary Correct Answer: B Project Management Institute calls the document Risk Register. For sure, you can name documents as you see necessary.

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Fear not!

Musings on Project Management

Is this the worst news possible in project management?All the money has been spent, and nothing has been delivered. nothing has been earned!Yikes! What happened to get the project to this point?Did you fear the data?Were you fearful of the data, unwilling to measure or unwilling to believe the measurements of value attainment?

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Mastering Email Management: A Deep Dive into Priority Matrix for Outlook

Appfluence

In the age of overflowing inboxes and constant digital communication, managing and prioritizing emails has never been more crucial. Enter the “Priority Matrix for Outlook 365,” a powerful extension designed to make email management effortless. For those who’ve watched the video tutorial , you’re aware of its features. However, for the sake of clarity and those who prefer reading, let’s delve deeper into what this extension offers and how you can use it to your advan

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Scope Management Quiz: Correct Answers and Explanations

PM Basics

#1: What document sets initial boundaries for the project scope? A. Project scope statement B. Requirement traceability matrix C. Project charter D. Work breakdown structure Correct Answer: C Explanation: At the start of a project, a PM should create and get a sign-off on the project charter.