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The Indispensable Scrum Master Accountability in Scrum

Scrum.org

In the realm of Agile software development, the Scrum framework has emerged as the most popular framework. According to the 16th annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai, 87% of Agile teams use Scrum. At the heart of Scrum is a unique and indispensable accountability: the Scrum Master. This enigmatic figure may not possess the traditional authority associated with managers, nor do they hold executive powers.

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Startup Metrics

TechEmpower - Project Management

When talking to startup founders or other innovators, we always ask questions to better understand their business as a core. What does the business do? How does it meet customers’ needs? And most importantly, how does it make money? One way to approach that last question is to use this simple model: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) How will your business reach prospects?

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Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy As the editing process of the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide is nearing its end, it is time to take the next step. The brand new Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide offers 180-plus anti-patterns organized by roles, events, artifacts, and commitments. However, the Guide does not create a meta-level or abstract Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy.

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Episode 182 – How GREAT is your Resistance? Changing a No to a Yes

Velociteach

The podcast by project managers for project managers. If we can identify the reasons why people say no, we can be more effective in getting them to follow our requests. Patrick Veroneau introduces an acronym called GREAT to understand the resistance we may be facing from our team. An offshoot of effective leadership is being able to inspire other people to say yes to our requests.

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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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Case Study: the Business Banking transformation journey at de Volksbank.

Scrum.org

De Volksbank is the fourth largest bank in the Netherlands. The bank was formed two hundred years ago from regional savings banks. Today, de Volksbank focuses on consumers, independent entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The bank operates mainly in the areas of payments, savings, and mortgages. In 2021 a new four-year strategic agenda was introduced focusing on growth by strengthening customer relationships and further increasing the banks' social impact.

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Back to Basics: How to Create a Project Charter

MPUG

About three years ago, I read a book called “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek. In the book, the author discusses and describes how to start a new endeavor. He suggests that leaders should start with a ‘why’ They should explain the purpose of the endeavor before talking about ‘what’, ‘who’, and ‘how’.

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Conflict management tips for project managers

Project Accelerator News

Conflicts are an all-too-common occurrence in the workplace. These are the situations where the needs, interests, values or goals of the stakeholders in the project interfere with each other. A project manager needs to see these conflicts as opportunities for growth and ways in which they might be able to move a project forward to a successful conclusion.

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Project Risk Dashboard

Techno-PM

Introduction A project risk dashboard is a visual tool that provides a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with a specific project. It is designed to help project managers and stakeholders monitor, track, and assess potential risks throughout the project lifecycle. The project risk dashboard displays vital risk metrics, such as the likelihood of occurrence, the impact on project goals, the severity of the risk, and the risk rating.

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Choosing the Right Cryptocurrency Exchange for You

Productivity Land

If you are only just starting your crypto journey, the first step in the process is finding a right cryptocurrency exchange that you will use to buy and sell your crypto coins. Nowadays, with crypto being as popular as it is, there are so many exchanges to choose from that it is difficult to know which one is right for you. However, there are some tips and important factors to consider before you make your first deposit and trade.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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Risk Register

Techno-PM

Introduction A risk register is a fundamental tool in project management that helps identify, evaluate, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. It is an essential document that enables project managers to proactively address potential issues and develop strategies to mitigate or minimize the impact of these risks. What is a Risk Register?

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Getting Things Done: GTD Method

ActiveCollab

A game-changing productivity method - the Getting Things Done (GTD) approach will help you with constantly being overwhelmed by a to-do list and tasks that pile up endlessly, leaving you stressed and unproductive. This method is designed to help you organize your tasks, streamline your workflow, and ultimately, get more done with less stress. This blog post delves deeper into the GTD method, explaining its principles and providing practical steps to implement it daily.

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Risk Factor Checklist Template

Techno-PM

Introduction When managing risk in any organization, it is essential to have a structured and comprehensive approach. A risk factor checklist template is one effective tool that can streamline this process. This valuable template allows businesses to identify and assess potential risks, evaluate their likelihood, and impact, and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

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