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What does agile mean in project management?

Techno-PM

"Agile" in project management refers to a methodology and mindset that prioritizes adaptability, collaboration, customer feedback, and the delivery of small, incremental improvements to products or services. Unlike traditional project management, which often emphasizes a linear, phased approach with predetermined requirements, Agile embraces change and iterative progress.

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Discrete Manufacturing: Definition, Benefits and Examples

ProjectManager.com

People have been manufacturing goods for a very long time. From working with hands to using machinery, the advances in manufacturing aren’t isolated to tools but also methods. There is process manufacturing, which mixes ingredients, and the other major method is called discrete manufacturing. What is discrete manufacturing and how does it differ from process and other manufacturing methods?

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The Impact That Artificial Intelligence Might Have on Project Management Practices

The IIL Blog

By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. August 30, 2023 Background For decades, companies have recognized the need for legal representation on projects. Legal representation appeared in procurement management and became one of the knowledge areas that is needed in most companies for successful project delivery. Both customers and contractors have traditionally identified on their project organizational charts the position of a project officer (PO) for legal and procurement matters.

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Making Agile Work with Dependencies & Waterfall

Scrum.org

Someone asked us the question “How can we make Agile work with a long dependency chain?” With that as a somewhat-vague staring point, Jason Malmstadt and I explore ideas around Waterfall-Scrum Hybrid models, managing dependencies, and whether trying to combine these two ways of working even makes sense in the first place.

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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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What is the Agile Manifesto? | Video

Online PM Courses

In this video, I want to answer the question, What is the Agile Manifesto? We'll also look at the 12 Agile Principles. The post What is the Agile Manifesto? | Video appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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New Updates | Release 41 Summary

LiquidPlanner

Release 41| August 23, 2023 It’s a blockbuster release delivering two highly anticipated features for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. New Feature: Discussions The new Discussions feature enables workspace members to communicate with each other via posts on plan items. NEW: Discussions tab on the edit panel for Tasks, Sub-Folders, Projects and Packages.

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SAFe® – Geschmäht und doch erfolgreich? ??

Scrum.org

In Kürze: SAFe® – Geschmäht und doch erfolgreich? Viele in der agilen Gemeinschaft betrachten das von Dean Leffingwell und Drew Jemilo entwickelte Scaled Agile Framework als unagil und als Verstoß gegen das Agile Manifest und den Scrum Guide. „Wahre Agilisten“ würden SAFe® niemals einsetzen, um Unternehmen zu Agilität zu verhelfen. SAFe® ist eine Abscheulichkeit gegen alle wesentlichen Prinzipien der „Agilität“.

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Teachers Who Made a Profound Difference…. And Didn’t Know It!

The IIL Blog

A 3-Part Series By Judith W. Umlas August 30, 2023 If I ask any one of you who your all-time favorite teacher throughout your life and career was, there isn’t a bit of doubt in my mind that you will come up with someone – and it may be anyone, from your 3rd grade teacher to your favorite college professor. Well, as schools start reopening all over the world, we are starting this series of articles on Teachers who Made a Difference.

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Train the Trainer: Developing Effective PM Instructors

Project Accelerator News

Train the Trainer is a model that is usually used in order to train possible instructors, or instructors who have less experience, and show them the best ways in which they can deliver training materials to those who want to learn. It can be a useful approach for in-house Learning & Development departments that want to coach their own teams in introductory project management qualifications such as APM PFQ.

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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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Scrum Masters: Learning is in Your Job Description

Scrum.org

You took a Professional Scrum Master class, passed the exam, and you’re serving a team… Now what? Scrum Masters are lifelong learners. In this episode, Jeff and Mike share how Scrum Masters can grow in their careers and become a growing asset for their Scrum Team. Learning is one of your responsibilities!

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Revitalizing Remote Teams Across Generations

PM Times

Over the past couple of years, the skill of engaging remote teams composed of different generations has become critical for companies and teams to avoid the “Great Resignation” that has led to decreased team engagement. This article introduces various methods to highlight the similarities and minimize the differences across the generations. Today’s workforce is […] The post Revitalizing Remote Teams Across Generations appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates

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The Problem With AI

The IIL Blog

By Tuan Ho August 30, 2023 Within the debate on whether ChatGPT reached 100 million users in five days or two months, the bigger picture often gets obscured. People seem more invested in the battle of facts than in understanding the implications, mirroring the obsession with AI profitability or the shift in the music scene after Ghostwriter977’s AI-Generated ‘Heart on My Sleeve’ featuring Drake & The Weekend.

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MOTIVATION, INNOVATION & FOSTERING COLLABORATION: A CONVERSATION WITH JUAN GUTIERREZ (PART TWO)

Clint Padgett – Project Success

Episode Information: Clint continues his conversation with Juan Gutierrez, CEO of Global Services at Siemens Gamesa. During their discussion, Juan talks about the importance of transparency in effective collaboration, gives tips for how to nurture innovation, and discusses ways to boost team motivation. Plus, Juan shares what it’s like to be at the top of a wind turbine.

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Acclaim Projects Helps Deliver Innovation Projects on Time and on Budget

This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

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AUTHENTICITY, CONSISTENCY & RENEWABLE ENERGY: A CONVERSATION WITH JUAN GUTIERREZ (PART ONE)

Clint Padgett – Project Success

Episode Information: Clint has a conversation with Juan Gutierrez, CEO of Global Services at Siemens Gamesa. During their chat, Juan talks about his role in the wind turbine industry, gives tips for communicating across cultures, and discusses the importance of finding the common denominator when working with cross-functional teams. Plus, Juan shares the power of asking questions in ensuring communication clarity.

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